Today we’d like to welcome Australian author Claire Spencer-Christensen to the blog. Claire has recently released her first novel, More Than Sparrows, the first book in the 'White unto Harvest' series. We’ll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Claire better! Kiwis or koalas? Koalas; Kiwis are cute too …
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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: What's your view of characters drinking alcohol in Christian fiction? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will …
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Today I am reviewing Love in Disguise by Penny Zeller Who knew concealing one’s true identity could be so disastrous? Who knew asserting one’s independence would cause such embarrassment? If only Almira “Emilie” Crawford Wheeler hadn’t insisted upon carrying her own stack of parcels, she wouldn’t have landed in an unladylike heap on the boardwalk. …
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By Louise Crossley I wear a hijab every weekday and I’m a Catholic. Working in an Islamic school has taught me about the Quran. As a teacher who has spent the last 12 years working for organisations founded on Catholic, Orthodox, Buddhist and now Islamic beliefs, I have learnt that faith is faith. We all …
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frame novels in a frame By Donna Fletcher Crow Nevil Shute An article on the frame novel is especially appropriate for Australasian writers and readers because it was the English-Australasian writer Nevil Shute that introduced me to the style. Although the technique is considered “out of fashion” today, I still find it can help add …
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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: Do you like romance novels featuring older couples (over 40)? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post …
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Introducing the 2022 CALEB Awards The 2022 CALEB Awards are now open for entries. The categories for 2022 are: Published Adult fiction Published Adult nonfiction (including memoir) Published Young Adult fiction Unpublished Adult fiction Unpublished Adult nonfiction (including memoir) Unpublished Young Adult fiction Click here to enter. Note that you will need to click the …
By Carolyn Miller I'll admit it: I find inspiration for my books in lots of places. News items, personal and God challenges, historical tidbits, overheard conversations, and travel have all formed the inspiration behind various books I've written. For my new contemporary romance series I've used a number of places I've personally visited. For The …
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Today we'd like to welcome Australian author Jennifer Mistmorgan to the blog. Jennifer writes Christian historical romance, and has recently signed with Rachel McMillan, a Canadian literary agent. We'll start with our Fast Five: five quick questions so we can get to know Jennifer better! Long black or flat white? Flat white. Always. Mangoes or …
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