Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Do you read an excerpt or sample before buying a book? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …
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He will do it again. It's so easy for us to forget what God has done. We often read the bible and wonder at how the people of Israel could so quickly forget what God rescued them from. We wonder at their grumbling in the desert, shaking our head at their attitude. But the truth …
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Is there a subject or theme you'd like to see in a story? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on …
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The 2021 CALEB Awards are open for entry in the following categories: Adult fiction Adult nonfiction Young Adult fiction Children's fiction (early reader and middle grade) Children's picture books The contest is open to books by Australian or New Zealand Christian authors, or Christian authors living in Australia or New Zealand. Entrants must confirm they …
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Today I'm reviewing Memphis Grace by Queensland YA author Catriona McKeown. About Memphis Grace Graceland was named after the King of Pop’s mansion by her Elvis- obsessed mum. But she’s not rich, not famous and definitely not noticeable. She’s always just been Mikaela’s best friend. That is, until Mikaela leaves school without explanation and Graceland …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Can you recommend a book that helps younger people deal with difficult issues? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on …
Welcome to March 2021 new releases. Congratulations Meredith Resce on her . Please check the end of the post to see if you were a winner in February. In Want of a Wife by Meredith Resce Publisher: Golden Grain Publishing (Release date: March 17, 2021) Can Regency romance author, Luella Linley (AKA Louise Brooker) hit …
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As Christian writers, we should be at the forefront of breaking down stereotypes and misinformation. Sadly, that is not always the case. Examples of Stereotyping and Misinformation Consider the following plot points: A middle-aged, married man seduces a teenage girl and then proceeds to have an ongoing affair with her. At the end of the …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: Which book would you like to see made into a movie? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog …
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My writing year starts in February with the school term, as school holidays and writing time are not compatible for me. And yet, February has come and gone and still I have found it hard to settle properly into a routine. Maybe it was the snap lockdown at the beginning of the year that delayed …
