Blog Feed: Christian Romance - The Price of Trust

Lies. Everyone tells them. Okay, maybe almost everyone tells them. What happened to folks like George Washington and his “I can’t tell a lie, Pa?” What happened to truth and honesty and virtue? What happened to a person’s word being their bond? Why have we traveled down such a broken, rutted road and treat it as if it is the autobahn? Why have we gone so far off the path of righteousness? Many lies are deemed unacceptable. As mothers and fathers, we abhor any lies told to u [..] > read more

Book Review: Until Forever by Darlene Shortridge

Published on 2012-05-22 07:13:00

I know you're probably wondering why I am posting a review on a Tuesday. The answer is simple, because Amanda has something awesome for y'all on Friday!! "Jessi hung up the phone. That was the fifth time she tried calling home with no answer. She had just started eating lunch when she remembered she had forgotten to call home. It was something she would never forgive herself for. It was something she would never forgive herself for… It wasn’t until lunchtime that Jessi remembered to c [..] > read more

The How To of Cooking!

Published on 2012-05-21 02:00:00

There are so many great books to read for the sheer pleasure of reading, but often we forget about what I like to call the "How To Books". These are books that instruct us how to do some particular thing like crafts, building with Legos, gardening, and much more. Cook books are a big hit at our house because I love to cook and my daughter loves to help me. She loves to help so much that she told me when she was four, "I am a good cook mommy. I know how to make coffee (this from watching my husba [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Blessed

Published on 2012-05-20 02:01:00

What does it mean to be blessed?We’re starting a series talking about what it means to be blessed. Today we’re going set the stage for the weeks to come and look at this important question above. We’re going to unfold the verses that have commonly become known as “The Beatitudes.” (You can always look back at previous weeks by clicking on the “Sunday” tab above.) These Beatitudes are the first verses of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. Even though they are found in multiple gospels, [..] > read more

Will My Broken Heart Ever Be Whole?

Published on 2012-05-19 02:00:00

At some point in our lives we will suffer a broken heart at the hands of someone we love dearly. > read more

The Monster of Discouragement

Published on 2012-05-18 05:48:00

Discouragement: to deprive of courage or confidence: to attempt to dissuade. We've all been there. Somewhere. Sometime. Discouragement has been a part of our lives at one point. Perhaps you wanted to do something in particular like drive a yellow Lamborghini really fast through your town square and some well-intentioned person told you that you will probably get a ticket. Maybe they even told you they'd call the police on you! just kidding... But discouragement does happen. You have a goa [..] > read more

Characterization Part 2

Published on 2012-05-17 02:00:00

Last week we looked at the author's need to choose carefully what information about his characters finds its way onto the pages of the story. > read more

Friendships

Published on 2012-05-17 00:14:00

Friendships are as vital to women as breathing is. We cling to our relationships. We may love our husbands to pieces, but it’s the women in our lives we turn to when our hearts are broken and we need encouragement and advice. I mean absolutely no disrespect to my husband. He truly is the most important earthly relationship I have. But, that relationship has its limits. He does not think the way I do. He does not have the same gamut of emotions that flow through his being every time t [..] > read more

Monsters that attack us

Published on 2012-05-15 02:00:00

I saw a question on one of the groups I belong to, and I wanted to post my thoughts about it here. It was in regards to jealousy. That green-eyed monster that attacks all of us--even if we don't admit it. As I'm sure you've noticed, this blog isn't written just by me. No, we've grown to an authorship of 7 total awesome women & writers. Did you notice that last part? Writers? > read more

Classics at Our House!

Published on 2012-05-14 02:00:00

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Sundays with Kristi - "I Feel Inadequate"

Published on 2012-05-13 02:01:00

I don’t really like Mother’s Day.I realize that probably comes as a bit of a surprise to many people. I don’t mean this as anything against my own Mom, she’s wonderful and I love her very much. There are actually some issues at play that resulted in my dislike of the holiday. I do better now, but for years I dreaded this annual celebration.Today we’re talking about inadequacy. You know, the feeling that we’re not worthy, that we can’t ever live up to what we feel is expected of us; [..] > read more

Is This All There Is?

Published on 2012-05-12 02:00:00

John 3:16MN Giveaway Blog Hop

Published on 2012-05-11 05:24:00

Welcome to the 1st John 3:16 Giveaway Blog Hop! > read more

Head in the Clouds?

Published on 2012-05-09 02:00:00

I read something once, or maybe my husband shared it with me. Regardless this bit of information was this: Your dreams and your vision are just that, yours. Don’t expect people to be happy for you, encourage you or want to help you. In fact, if you are dreaming past their understanding, most people will condemn you and make fun, saying your head is in the clouds. My message to you is this; if you have a dream, dream it. Don’t let anyone stop you, hinder you, discourage you, dampen you [..] > read more

Quilts and Creation

Published on 2012-05-08 02:00:00

Over the years I have acquired many hobbies and loves and one of them > read more

A Week of Giveaways!

Published on 2012-05-07 02:00:00

Welcome to the 1st John 3:16 Giveaway Blog Hop! > read more

Quilts and Creation

Published on 2012-05-07 02:00:00

Over the years I have acquired many hobbies and loves and one of them > read more

Sundays with Kristi - "I Feel Worn Down"

Published on 2012-05-06 02:00:00

Do you ever feel worn down? I know I do. Sometimes it is physical exhaustion, sometimes emotional, and sometimes even spiritual.As we dig through this today to find renewal, I first just want to share with you where we're going over the next few weeks. Next week we'll have a special Mother's day devotional "I Feel Inadequate," and then the week after that we'll jump into the Beatitudes. If you'd like to take a look back at where we've been, click on the "Sunday" tab above.SunriseTo me, the sunri [..] > read more

What Ever Happened to Wonder Woman?

Published on 2012-05-05 02:00:00

One of my favorite television series of the 1970’s was “Wonder Woman.” I always thought it would be neat to be a sexy superhero, fighting the bad guys and never even breaking a sweat! She made it look so easy, didn’t she? > read more

Giveaways Galore!

Published on 2012-05-04 07:56:00

Oh goodness. May seems to be the month for giveaways! I'm serious. Check around and I'm sure you'll be amazed. Starting May 7th and running through May 14th, a group of members with the John 3:16 Marketing Network are having a giveaway blog hop. Yep. Where you, the reader/hopper, have a chance to win not one, not two, but over 50 different prizes PLUS there will be two Kindles given away as a bonus prize! Details of which blogs to hop from and to will be posted Monday, May 7th. > read more

But I Want My Readers to KNOW my Characters

Published on 2012-05-03 02:00:00

Character and plot are, in my opinion, the two most important parts of any story. > read more

Be Responsible for your own Junk!

Published on 2012-05-02 00:00:00

Sheila was the first to speak “We need to trust the Lord Laney. I know that is hard for you, but, until you do, you won’t find peace. There will always be something troubling you.” Laney looked at her friend “I can’t do that Sheila. I watched a whole church turn their heads and look the other way when my mother would come in battered and bruised. I heard them ask her what she had done to deserve it. They even went so far as to ask if she wasn’t doing her duty in the bedroom. [..] > read more

T-shirt Shrug - Thrifty Tuesday

Published on 2012-05-01 02:00:00

iving on one income, I have become thrifty. I love finding new and inventive ways to reuse, repurpose, and save money on everyday items. However, being the mother of teenagers, I have to find a way to do these things without being an embarrassment to my children. *Ahem. Yes, I do try.* ;) So, without further adieu, please let me introduce you to my newest blog segment ~ Thrifty Tuesdays. My plan? To inundate you with countless projects and plenty of ideas to help get those creative juices flow [..] > read more

Egads, We Were Adopted By A Cat

Published on 2012-04-30 02:00:00

Last year my daughter was convinced that she wanted a puppy, and her dad was ready and willing to let her have one. But thanks to the foresight of my mother-in-law, we simply borrowed her new puppy for a week. It only took one turn at picking up the dog waste, which was fresh and warm, to change my daughter's mind about puppy ownership. Not particularly being a dog person myself, I secretly rejoiced. It's not that I don't like dogs, I just don't like the dog maintenance that would fall to [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - "I Feel All Alone"

Published on 2012-04-29 02:00:00

Have you ever felt like you are all alone?As we have finished our study over the Fruit of the Spirit (which you can go back and review by clicking on the Sunday tab above), I was thinking about doing another multi-week study. However, this week, as I was doing my devotionals, I really felt impressed to expound on one of them as it’s an issue that is a struggle for me and probably many others as well.I’ve been going through 1 Kings reading a chapter a day. This book contains a lot of history, [..] > read more

Is Plastic Surgery a Sin?

Published on 2012-04-28 02:01:00

While reading an article in Ladies Home Journal about the increase in cosmetic procedures these days, the following question came to mind: > read more

Book Review: Immanuel's Veins by Ted Dekker

Published on 2012-04-27 07:38:00

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But I Want My Characters To Sound REAL

Published on 2012-04-26 02:00:00

I have read many books where the characters' dialogue mimics their natural speech. > read more

I said I wasn't going to do this...

Published on 2012-04-24 02:00:00

and yet, here I am. Doing exactly what I said I wasn't. *face palm* Yes. I've procrastinated in setting up my blog post, and here it is, past my curfew (set by my wonderful hubby) and I'm typing like a mad woman. Seriously, why do we do this to ourselves? Or, more correctly, why do I do this to myself?! Humor me a side trip, if you please. Sleep and I don't seem to get along. I mean seriously. Most nights, I operate on less than six hours. And that's a good night. I was like that as a kid ~ [..] > read more

Quality Characters

Published on 2012-04-23 02:00:00

Great characters whether they are in books, plays, movies, or on television have one thing in common... real life qualities that people can admire. As we work hard to guide our children into becoming thoughtful and useful adults, the books and movies we choose and the characters in those books and movies become especially important. We want them to be entertaining, but we also want them to have qualities we can relate to, qualities we hope our children will have, and qualities we wish more pe [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi: Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

Published on 2012-04-22 02:00:00

“I can’t help it; I just really want/need to…” Complete that sentence however you like. Many ideas will fit, including: “eat another piece of pie,” “skip my workout,” “spread that juicy gossip,” “tell a little lie,” or even such things as “drink another 12 pack of beer” or “take another hit of drugs.” No matter what we insert into that sentence, that sentence describes a lack of self-control. Self-control. This is our final facet of the Fruit of the Spirit. We� [..] > read more

Have You Washed Any Feet Lately?

Published on 2012-04-21 10:28:00

"Dear Dee Dee" is the featured Saturday column at Sisters in Cahoots! We encourage our readers to write in with their questions. If you have a question you would like answered from God's Word, please email deedeewike@gmail.com or write to: Dee Dee Wike, 728 Peterson Lake Rd, Collierville, TN 38017-1851. **************** Have you washed any feet lately? > read more

I Can't Use That Word?

Published on 2012-04-19 02:00:00

I recently enjoyed reading a compilation of several authors' > read more

80+ in a 70!

Published on 2012-04-18 02:01:00

My hubby and I have issues. I should say my hubby has issues, but to be fair, I’ll include myself. (Even though I really do know these are his issues!) If I am chatting with my daughter or one of my friends, I can be talking about one thing then jump ship so to speak and they will follow along, not missing a beat. If I do this with my husband, he is lost. Completely and utterly confused, he looks at me with his nose scrunched and his eyebrows nearly touching heaven. “Huh?” I try [..] > read more

DIY Coffee Pods :)

Published on 2012-04-17 02:00:00

It's early in the morning and you're making your coffee. Thinking your hand is strategically placed above the filter, you begin pouring the grounds ~ only to find you were about six inches off. Ah well. Another scoop and we'll be good to go. After about seven scoops total (you usually only use four when you hit the mark,) you give up and hit the button to start it. After resetting the clock because you pressed the wrong one. > read more

Life's Little Lessons

Published on 2012-04-16 02:00:00

The joys of parenthood are many and varied as are the lessons we must teach our children as they grow. One of the lessons I have been working on with my daughter is doing chores cheerfully and without complaint. I haven't quite convinced her yet that helping around the house actually makes our home a better place to live, but I continue explaining > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Published on 2012-04-15 02:00:00

"Oh my goodness, what are you wearing!?!”I am the mother of a six year old little girl. Those words above have flown out of my mouth several times over the past few years as my daughter has gone through the process of learning how to dress herself. She’s had some interesting combinations over the years.Today we’re looking at gentleness, the next to last of the facets of the Fruit of the Spirit. Can you believe we've almost reached the end of our journey through the Fruit of the Spirit, sta [..] > read more

How Long Must I Pray?

Published on 2012-04-14 07:31:00

"Dear Dee Dee" is the featured Saturday column at Sisters in Cahoots! > read more

A New Release by Theresa Franklin

Published on 2012-04-13 11:31:00

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Allow Yourself to Listen

Published on 2012-04-12 02:00:00

I recently participated in a book study addressing writing instruction in the classroom. > read more

Anticipation!

Published on 2012-04-11 01:37:00

Recently we took a trip. Yep, we got in the car and proceeded to do something we haven’t done in a very, very long time. We went on a vacation of sorts. We would discuss it. We would plan for it. Then we’d dismiss it. We’d hope for it. We’d pray for it. Then we’d realize it’s just not doable at this time in our lives. Our son is nine and, unlike his older sister who made her first trip to Disney at the young age of four, has never been to Disney. Believe me, we have heard [..] > read more

Easter Reflections

Published on 2012-04-10 02:00:00

No bunnies were there. No chicks were present. I didn't even have a jellybean to my name while I sat at the piano Sunday morning. It was Easter. And, as happens every year, my heart was thumping, my thoughts were going a mile a minute, and my ice cold fingers were about to shake right off my hands as I played the intro for our first song. > read more

The Seasons of Change

Published on 2012-04-09 02:00:00

About two weeks before Easter, my beloved dad went to be with his Lord and Savior. It was an unexpected journey that left my family feeling the grief and sorrow that any normal family would feel at the loss of a loved one, but through it all we have striven to remember these simple facts. > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Happy Easter!

Published on 2012-04-08 02:00:00

Happy Easter!Today is the single most important day in the history of history, so we’re going to take a break from our study of the Fruit of the Spirit this week and instead focus on the message of Easter. Rest assured, we’ll jump right back in to the Fruit of the Spirit next week with gentleness. If you’re just joining us, this gives you a chance to click on the “Sunday” tab above and get caught up!Easter, as I said earlier, is the single most important day in the history of history. [..] > read more

Could It Be Satan?

Published on 2012-04-07 02:00:00

Never a big fan of Saturday Night Live, I only occasionally watched the program in its early days. A lot of great comedians and characters came out of that show, though, and I thought it funny one day when a co-worker in ministry at my church dubbed me "The Church Lady." Although we no longer serve together, he still teases me with that nickname when we do happen to bump into one another at a pot luck dinner. Although the SNL "Church Lady" skits were often bawdy and sacrilegious, I couldn't h [..] > read more

A Hop and a Release...

Published on 2012-04-06 02:00:00

The release... Today, our guest is Kristi Burchfiel, and we're going to chat about her newest book, > read more

Sometimes Less is More

Published on 2012-04-05 02:00:00

I have a tendency to write long. > read more

Excess Baggage

Published on 2012-04-04 01:24:00

Perhaps one of the most expensive components of taking a vacation is getting to and from the place you are going. It seems everything is a factor. Recently I have been checking on prices for rental cars. I tried looking up prices online and was astounded to see the current rate in the Fox Valley area was around $100 a day. I had to pick my jaw up off the floor and reattach it to my head! The price of fuel is through the roof. Next, I looked at the airlines. It has been a while since I [..] > read more

Caught in the arms

Published on 2012-04-03 02:00:00

of another man. e. Little Miss Goody-Two-Shoes. Yes. I'm not joking, either. But before I proceed and you unfriend me on Facebook or stop following this blog or Twitter, may I beg your patience, please? As some of you know me personally, you know I love a good laugh. I love to make people laugh. So it shouldn't surprise anyone that I'm often at the middle of an embarrassing moment or situation. Which causes the laughter. And jokes. And funny little pictures posted on my Facebook wall. (You kno [..] > read more

Nighttime Rituals and Bedtime Fun

Published on 2012-04-02 02:00:00

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Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

Published on 2012-04-01 02:00:00

"Just have faith.” If last week’s session over goodness discussed the most misunderstood facet of the Fruit of the Spirit, then this week’s session over faithfulness is probably the most controversial. Having faith, how much faith to have, and what to do with your faith can occasionally turn into heated iscussions among believers. We're going to try to tackle some of these questions today. (You can check out all the discussions over the Fruit of the Spirit by clicking on the “Sunday” [..] > read more

Why Do I Feel So Angry All the Time?

Published on 2012-03-31 07:22:00

Dear Dee Dee, Lately it seems like my life is unraveling and negative emotions are getting the best of me. > read more

Book Review: Illusion by Frank Peretti

Published on 2012-03-30 09:00:00

Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are tragically separated by a car wreck that claims Mandy's life-or so everyone thinks. Even as Dane mourns and tries to rebuild his life without her, Mandy, supposedly dead, awakes in the present as the nineteen-year-old she was in 1970. Distraught and disoriented in what to her is the future, she is confined to a mental ward until she discovers a magical ability to pass invisibly through time and space to escape. Alone in a strange world, sh [..] > read more

Stalled, Stuck or Sagging

Published on 2012-03-29 02:00:00

Stuck in the middle with you. While this might be great for a song, it's not such a fun experience for a writer...or the reader for that matter. I recently read a post giving helpful hints for "saggy middles". Now if you know me personally, don't laugh...we're talking about stories, not tummies. I have often experienced this very problem. I have what I believe are great characters, a thrilling plot, and I even have an idea how the story ends. I've written 50 pages or so. Now what? How [..] > read more

A High Class Bathroom!

Published on 2012-03-28 02:03:00

I love all of God’s creation. I love to gaze upon the mountains. I love to listen to the ocean and watch the sunset over the horizon. I love forests and meadows, rivers and lakes, the wind and the sun. I love people (well, I’m trying!) and I love the creatures He made to roam the earth. Of all creation, one thing is my favorite. Flowers. I love them. I love flower gardens, wild flowers, bouquets and even the occasional dandelion that my son brings me. I love their distinct smells. [..] > read more

A Champion

Published on 2012-03-27 02:00:00

was cruising along the web this evening, and I came across this awesome site ~ www.WriteUncaged.com > read more

Kids and Characters

Published on 2012-03-26 02:00:00

Art Linkletter, well know for many things; but probably most famous for his show "Kids Say The Darnedest Things", passed away in 2010. And while Mr. Linkletter is no longer with us, the legacy he left behind will carry on because children truly are funny and always will be. My daughter has had darnedest moments since she could speak. The most memorable to me is when she was three and I called her Nosy Rosie. She looked at me with the straightest poker face and said, "Mommy, I'm not nosy. [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Published on 2012-03-25 02:03:00

“I like her, she’s such a good person.”I’ve heard that phrase and other similar phrases used many times to describe people based on the seemingly good things they’ve done. Often those are people that we know are not followers of Jesus Christ. Today we’re going to look at the facet of the Fruit of the Spirit that is probably the most frequently misunderstood, goodness. I encourage you to check out the previous posts on the other aspects of Fruit of the Spirit by clicking on the “Sun [..] > read more

An Affair of the Heart

Published on 2012-03-24 02:00:00

by Dee Dee Wike This week’s "Dear Dee Dee" question didn’t come from a reader but it is one that many of us, even in the church, wonder from time to time. > read more

Book Review: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Published on 2012-03-23 09:00:00

In honor of The Hunger Games coming to theaters this weekend, I wanted to post my review of this great book for you. (This was originally written on December 28, 2011.) Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate [..] > read more

Write What You Know...Or Learn About it First

Published on 2012-03-22 02:00:00

I have never been one to write about my own experiences for others to read. I've kept a journal off and on for years. But to share my own life? Too personal, too painful, or too boring. So fiction is my form of escape. I leave my own world of daily grind and live in someone else's for a while. Creating characters, placing them in settings I would love to visit, and giving them problems to solve, delights me. However...I have learned that "writing what you know" is important. May I give you an [..] > read more

Sleep Deprivation!

Published on 2012-03-21 02:00:00

I vaguely heard the alarm. It goes off at 2:55 every week day morning. I personally believe there shouldn’t be any hours between 3-7am, but hey, that’s just me. I’m entitled. I try to ignore the thing and settle back into dream world. I am a light sleeper so this takes some concentration. I cannot let my mind start to wander. I cannot be cold. There cannot be too many noises (I have a fan running full blast to help with this matter). I try and ignore the thirst, for this elongates my eye [..] > read more

What's Your Reading Pleasure? Poll

Published on 2012-03-20 02:00:00

Self-published or Traditionally Published? There are some authors out there that say if you're not traditionally published, you're not an author. Mind you, I said some > read more

An Eggcellent Adventure Into the World of Crafts

Published on 2012-03-19 02:00:00

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My Man!

Published on 2012-03-14 00:27:00

My eyes followed the path of my husband’s focus to the obvious cause of his laughter. There was Leia, playing with a centipede. I don’t like bugs. I’m not sure if you got that. I really don’t like bugs. My husband was obviously enjoying the banter between “his” dog and this leggy creature. Ah…yes, even though spring doesn’t officially begin for another week or so, it’s been warm and the insects do not follow our calendar. They are back. I wanted the bug dead. Dead as a doorna [..] > read more

The Maid of Fairbourne Hall ~ Kindle Fire Giveaway!

Published on 2012-03-13 02:00:00

I've never met Julie in my life. When I went to her website, this is what she had to say about herself: "If you love romance, English accents, Jane Eyre, or anything by Jane Austen, then you and I are soul sisters and I write for you!" Um, yeah. I'm totally hooked now, thank you very much! I went on to find out more about Julie, and I was intrigued. It seems that Ms. Klassen is not only a historical writer, but she once worked in the publishing industry in advertising and then as a fiction edit [..] > read more

A New Spin On An Old Tale

Published on 2012-03-12 02:00:00

I love children’s stories old or new and was pleasantly surprised when I read Judi Chesshir’s story, My Finny Fin Fin. My Finny Fin Fin is a retelling of The Three Little Pigs with a big bad shark instead of a big bad wolf and three little dolphins instead of three little pigs. I love this version of an old tale reborn and was even more impressed when I read along with the sensational audio version. Such an interesting story caused me to want to know more about the author; and it is m [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

Published on 2012-03-11 01:59:00

I want it and I want it right now!How often have we heard (or said) those words. Microwaves, weight loss pills, smart phones and so many other devices all promise immediate results. Why? Because people want what they want and they want it now.Patience seems to go against our very nature. Right from birth, babies aren’t exactly patient when they have a need they want met. So why do we need to bother with patience? Patience is a characteristic of God and is another facet of the Fruit of the Spir [..] > read more

How Can I Know for Sure?

Published on 2012-03-10 02:00:00

More than once this week I have been asked, "How can I know for sure that this ministry (or job) I feel led to do is God's calling instead of just my own desire?" This is a good question and one which I myself have asked regarding my own ministry. It is not uncommon for those who have been called to a particular ministry or vocation to question occasionally whether or not they are indeed doing what they believe God has called them to do. The Bible tells us that God does indeed have a good pl [..] > read more

Old Fashioned or Not? - Poll

Published on 2012-03-09 02:00:00

eReaders. Do you love them or hate them? I know quite a few people that love their reader device. There's so many to choose from; Nook, Kindle, Sony, Kobo, iPad, etc. I like to read, I even have a couple different readers. But I'm not so sure I like them. Now, this post isn't to get anyone all in a tizzy, I'm simply telling you what I think ~ plus, asking for your thoughts as well ~ please answer the poll below! :) Win-win, right? My Pros: - They save on my bookshelf space. Only the signed or [..] > read more

To Use "Be", or Not to Use "Be"

Published on 2012-03-08 02:00:00

I often struggle with overusing forms of the verb 'be'. Usually this occurs during the first draft stage when the action of the story moves faster than my thoughts, and word choice is not my highest priority. However, when editing I often am appalled at the overuse of linking verbs such as 'is', 'was', and 'were'. Writing instructors discourage the use of linking verbs because they create wordy, weak sentences. Let's look at some examples: Yesterday, I was going to the store to pick up some pe [..] > read more

Do Not Disturb!

Published on 2012-03-07 00:02:00

This is one of those posts that get the “reader beware” sticker. I am specifically talking to you guys. Reading any further requires maturity. If you are not mature, then do not read any further. I’m talking to you gals in this post, although the “beware” goes out to you guys. Confused yet? I know I am! Whew…onward we march! On Wednesday night at Bible study, we were discussing I Corinthians chapter 5. If you are not familiar with this chapter, it is the account of a guy who [..] > read more

Tolerance should equal Reciprocity, not Bullying

Published on 2012-03-06 02:00:00

This morning, bright and early, my teenaged daughter received an email. She ever so kindly forwarded it to me. And then it all hit the fan... About one week ago, my daughter was obligated to delete a person from her Good Books for Picky Teenagers group on GoodReads. Being my daughter, she's used to rules, abiding by rules, and so, she decided it would be best to have a system of rules on her group. Nothing huge or terrible. Just the usual items. No swearing. No debating about anyth [..] > read more

Three Books That Are Anything But Tired

Published on 2012-03-05 02:00:00

Recently I was asked by author Dicy McCullough, who was unknown to me at the time, to review her three children's books. Dicy's first book, Tired of My Bath, made me laugh out loud because I happen to have a daughter much like her character, John Allen, who will do anything to get out of taking a bath. I think the rhyming verse which tells the tale of how John Allen decides mom knows best about bathing is a perfect read for all you parents with reluctant bathers of your own! Dicy's second b [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

Published on 2012-03-04 02:00:00

By Kristi BurchfielWhat does it mean to have peace?I must admit that my first, rather sarcastic, thought when someone mentions peace is to think of modeling contestants being interviewed and stating that they want “world peace.” I’m not even sure what world peace means. But, I do know what it means to have God’s peace. We’re continuing our look at the Fruit of the Spirit. We’re studying each individual facet of the list found in Galatians 5:22-23 and today we’re looking at what it [..] > read more

Baggage Claim

Published on 2012-03-03 02:00:00

The questions I heard most this week dealt with co-dependent relationships within the family and the need to set boundaries when dealing with the addictive or dysfunctional behavior of those we love. It is an issue we must all deal with from time to time, and one I struggle with daily. How can we help those we love without enabling them or compromising the well being of our own families? Is it okay to say "no" when a friend or family member requests help? How far can we go in extending hel [..] > read more

Pride & Prejudice Poll

Published on 2012-03-02 02:00:00

Yes. I'm sure you can tell I'm in a poll mood lately. Ah well! How else am I supposed to know what you think?! ;) Pride & Prejudice. That title alone evokes many a different emotion in many people. For myself, it brings back thoughts of beautiful, timeless prose by Jane Austen that has weathered almost 200 years of readers. After a few moments, the movies made from this book comes to mind. I think I've seen all of them. *sigh* For my husband, when he hears the title, he runs to our room and g [..] > read more

He Reproached...She Captiulated...We Quit Reading

Published on 2012-03-01 02:00:00

Limiting the variety of dialogue tags, a "rule of thumb" in the literary world, was very difficult for me to accept. As a second grade writing teacher I often encouraged my students to think of words to describe their characters' dialogue other than 'said'. Yet during the production of my first novel, my editor suggested my use of more flowery dialogue tags was unnecessary. I remained unconvinced, but took her advice half-way...meaning I deleted or changed some of my tags. Even after reading so [..] > read more

Days Like This!

Published on 2012-02-29 00:37:00

My momma should have told me there’d be days like this! I should have known it would be “one of those days” when I unfolded the terribly folded towels and redid them to my liking. I like my towels folded “just” so. A long time ago I resigned myself to accept badly folded towels because if I was going to accept help in keeping the house or doing laundry, I was going to have let go of my perfectionist ways. Today, when I put the towels away, I regressed. I’m sorry to say, the towels [..] > read more

New Friends

Published on 2012-02-28 02:00:00

"As I went back across the street, I thought, "Maybe that grin is the start of a friendship." I had the feeling that something significant might have happened in my life-quiet but important." A few weeks ago, a question was asked on Facebook; "If a stranger smiled at you, would you return the smile?" and I had to stop and think. My honest answer is, yes. Yes I would and I do. But more often, I'm the one instigating the action in the first place. The interesting thing to me is, the str [..] > read more

And Let There Be Light!

Published on 2012-02-27 02:00:00

I met Christian Children's Author Jennifer Mauter in 2010 via Facebook, and through this meeting I had the opportunity to read and review her book Illumination Station-The Big Adventure . I have seen many creative characters through the years, talking vegetables, animals, robots, and insects; but I must admit that this was the first time that I had ever seen anyone use light bulbs as characters. Jennifer's characters are not only creative, they are also fashioned in such a way that chil [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Published on 2012-02-26 02:01:00

By Kristi BurchfielI’ve been thinking a lot about joy this week. I’m sure that a lot of it had to do with the fact that I knew I’d be writing this post, but I had a bit of an unusual week. For those of you just joining us on Sundays, we’re going through the Fruit of the Spirit. You can check out the previous posts by clicking on the “Sunday” tab above.Let’s head back to my personally joy-challenged week. One of my kids managed to land herself in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of [..] > read more

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Published on 2012-02-25 10:30:00

“Redeeming Love” by Francine Rivers, a more modern telling of the book of Hosea, tells the story of a woman who was born to a single mother as a result of her affair with a married man. At seven years of age Sarah had already learned just how harsh and cruel this world can be. Her father did not want her and her mother, fighting poverty, resorted to prostitution to make ends meet. When Sarah is eight years old, her mother dies, leaving Sarah in the care of her “Uncle Rab” who sells her i [..] > read more

The Untold Story of the Prodigal Mother

Published on 2012-02-25 02:00:00

In last week's Dear Dee Dee column, I wrote about parenting prodigal children. In "What's Really Going On Here?" I talked about the spiritual warfare going on in our families and the lengths to which Satan will go to see that our children do not grow up to be the next generation of believers. Since there were no reader questions this week, I am taking the liberty of following up that column with "The Untold Story of the Prodigal Mother," a stvory that evolved from my quiet time one morning as [..] > read more

What's in a Name?

Published on 2012-02-23 02:00:00

Author and writing consultant, Rick Shelton, made a statement at a recent workshop that has stuck with me. Although he was giving a Writing Workshop on how we as educators could better instruct children in the art of writing, his truths hit home with me as an author."A character should only have a name if he or she does something important in the story."Hmm. After I thought about it, the statement was so obvious I had the urge to slap my hand against my forehead. After all, if the character i [..] > read more

Cleaning House

Published on 2012-02-22 00:32:00

On Friday of this past week, I subjected my physical body to a good cleansing. I don’t mean my daily shower or my personal grooming habits. I am talking about the inside, the parts I can’t see, those that work behind the scenes. The parts that keep our body operating; the liver, the kidneys, yeah…those parts that you can’t reach with a loofah, need a good cleansing every once in a while too. There are times that getting positive results come from doing something that isn’t particula [..] > read more

Praise God for Pig-Poo

Published on 2012-02-21 02:00:00

Have you ever heard someone say "Why me?" or, "Why am I having to deal with this or go through this?" To be honest, I don't know why, nor can I tell you I understand. Quite frankly, I can't understand unless it's a particular situation I've already gone through. I can only say, I'll pray for you, or I'm sorry you're having a rough time. Neither of these answers, while they are heartfelt, don't help take the pain or dislike away. In Luke 15:11-32, we read the parable of the Prodigal Son. I know [..] > read more

If You Have a Finger, You Can Do It!

Published on 2012-02-20 02:00:00

If you have a finger, you can do it. If you have four fingers, a thumb, and an ink pad you can do it even better. What is the crazy lady talking about, you ask? Why fingerprint drawings of course. My daughter and I discovered our first Ed Emberley fingerprint drawing book at our local library, and what a fascinating time we had with that book. It was an older book, but Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book looks equally interesting. Since then I have learned that Mr. Emberley is author of [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Fruit of the Spirit - Love

Published on 2012-02-19 02:01:00

By Kristi BurchfielWhat does it mean to love?The word love has taken on several meanings in our culture. The word love in the English language has been used to describe our feelings toward food, clothing, relationships, pets, colors, weather, seasons…you get the picture. Yet, when I say, “I love Mexican food,” I really don’t mean the same thing as when I say, “I love my husband.”Love is the first aspect of the collective Fruit of the Spirit that is listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Love i [..] > read more

What's Really Going on Here?

Published on 2012-02-18 02:00:00

by Dee Dee Wike This week’s question is one that I hear often and one I myself have asked many times over the past few years: If we are raising our kids according to the principles God has set forth in His Word, why are they falling into such rebellion? We all know families, including our own, that suffer the heartache of living with prodigal children. As I have struggled with my own challenges parenting a teenager, I have observed that many parents, even the most devout and committed Chri [..] > read more

It All Depends on Your Point of View

Published on 2012-02-16 02:00:00

by Karina HarrisWriters have several options when choosing which point of view to use when writing fiction. Since I have no experience whatsoever with writing in the first person, this post shall be limited to the one suggested by most instructors (limited third person) and how it differs from one I have noticed in some other new writers' works (omniscient)...including my own. What's the difference, you ask? Allow me to explain.A limited third person point of view allows the reader to know the [..] > read more

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Published on 2012-02-15 00:10:00

If I pay attention, I can always tell if my son is about to say something that isn’t appropriate. For instance, one day while we were sitting in the waiting room at a medical office, he was staring rather hard at a really, and I do mean really, old couple. Maybe if I hadn’t of been so sick, I would have caught him before the inevitable happened. Then again, we wouldn’t have been there if I hadn’t of been so sick, so we were kind of in a catch twenty two. He looked intently at the gentl [..] > read more

Valentine's Day, part two

Published on 2012-02-14 02:00:00

But as I was thinking, Valentine's Day encourages love. Love of all types exist. Love between a husband and wife, mothers and father and their children, and the list goes on. But when I consider just how much I cherish and love my family, I'm humbly reminded about God's love for mankind. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ~ John 3:16 This is probably one of the most well-known verses [..] > read more

Feeling The Love

Published on 2012-02-13 02:00:00

Since Valentine's Day is quickly approaching I thought I would share two books that express the idea of how much we love our children. But don't think that these books are only good for Valentine's Day because that is simply not the case. I Love You is a sentiment good for every day of the week, and so are these books! I Love You to the Moon by Melissa Staehli is a beautiful story of a parent's love for their child. The watercolor style illustrations lend an added warmth to the catchy rhy [..] > read more

Sundays with Kristi - Are You Fruitful... or Just Fruity?

Published on 2012-02-12 02:01:00

By Kristi BurchfielHave you ever wondered if a fruit tree can refuse to make fruit?I’ve wondered that sometimes as I look at the lovely trees that create the wonderful fruit I enjoy eating. Now certainly, there are times when the weather gets too cold and freezes and the trees don’t produce fruit. Or, if they don’t get enough water, then they won’t be able to produce fruit. But I’m talking about a fruit tree that has all its needs met and all the resources at hand, but just simply deci [..] > read more

Don't Be Afraid of the Water!

Published on 2012-02-11 02:00:00

Hi, there! Hardly seems a week has passed since I posted the blog announcing the "Dear Dee Dee" column, featured Saturdays at Sisters in Cahoots! I am excited about this opportunity to serve you by sharing God's answers to your questions. I join my fellow bloggers in inviting you to stop by our blog daily (better yet, subscribe!) for inspiration, writing tips, humor, information, and fun! This week’s letter comes from fellow author, Amanda Stephan. Dear Dee Dee –I have a question. When [..] > read more

Read What You Want to Write

Published on 2012-02-09 02:00:00

I recently spoke to a high school career class about writing. One of the questions I received was, "How do I get better?" One way is to study the type of writing you want to pursue. I write fiction. I have always loved to read, but now as an author, I also pay attention to how my favorite authors write. What is it that makes me want to read and reread certain authors' works? There have even been times lately when I find myself wanting to treat a particularly well-written novel much like a t [..] > read more

It's That Time of the Month!

Published on 2012-02-08 00:04:00

Alright, let’s face it. There is a certain time of the month when our husbands wonder who we are and what happened to their wonderful, witty, sweet, beautiful wives. Last week, my husband was asking that very question. The poor guy, I really felt sorry for him. I went from being mad to bawling my eyes out. He had no clue what he had done. I’m not sure I knew either, but I know he did something! Sound familiar? The fact is, we women go through hormonal changes every month before our cycle [..] > read more

Valentine's Day, part one

Published on 2012-02-07 02:00:00

is only a week away. Wow, how time flies! It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating a new year and making all those resolutions. (How are they coming along, by the way? Have you kept yours? Remember, I didn't make any, so I haven't had to worry either way!) Valentine's Day causes a bunch of different reactions. Some are a little more on the bitter side, while others are well, romantic, of course. I'm of the romantic-persuaded. Seeing hubby walk into the house with a bouquet of flower [..] > read more

John 3:16 Book Tour ~ Ashley Wintters

Published on 2011-07-03 02:01:00

Welcome to the Official Launch of the John 3:16 Adult Fiction Book Tour! Over the next few weeks, I'm going to introduce you to several excellent authors. My hope is that you'll find these interviews fun and interesting, and perhaps compelling enough > read more

Paul McDonnold, author of The Economics of Ego Surplus

Published on 2011-07-02 11:37:00

*~*Announcement! The winner of the AMAZON.COM gift card is #68....April McKinnon! Congrats, April!*~* **Remember! Starting July 3rd and running through August 22nd, we're having a John 3:16 Adult Fiction Book Tour, so check back each week for a cha > read more

Constantine Codex by Dr. Paul Maier

Published on 2011-06-29 02:01:00

The Constantine Codex A shocking discovery throws Harvard professor Jonathan Weber into the international spotlight---and could change the way the world sees the Bible. While touring Greek and Turkish monasteries, he finds an ancient manuscript that > read more

Gift Cards, Apple Pies, and Book Tours.

Published on 2011-06-25 12:07:00

Have I lost my Mind?! Good morning, friends ~ as always, I'm so very glad you stopped by. There are a few things I'd like to tell you about. First, I'm sure you've noticed that I'm having a $10 Amazon.com gift card giveaway. This is in honor of my > read more

STOP!

Published on 2011-06-24 11:41:00

whatever you're doing and make sure you're following me for a chance to WIN a $10 Amazon.com gift card. Where? Silly! I was just about to tell you... Twitter Facebook Fan Page Facebook Fan Page #2 Website Blog Be sure to leave me a comment so I can > read more

Let's have a giveaway...

Published on 2011-06-15 02:01:00

Yes, you read that right. You have a chance to win a $10 Amazon.com gift card, and it's easy as pie. All you have to do is follow me on Twitter. Or my Facebook Fan Page. Or my other Facebook Fan Page. Am I kidding? Nope. Why am I doing this? So gla > read more

He Invited Himself to Dinner by Janet Perez Eckles

Published on 2011-06-14 09:40:00

“Hey friend,” I said on the phone. I love it when I don’t have to introduce myself because certain friends who are close know my voice. “Whatcha doing?” she asked. “Just relaxing for a while as I do every Sunday afternoon,” I said. > read more

I have a new book coming out

Published on 2011-06-08 07:45:00

...and you can read the first chapter of Lonely Hearts right here! The Price of Trust - 3 Chapter Plus Bonus > read more

Fridays with Friends ~

Published on 2011-06-03 02:01:00

Meet Christian Horror author, Ellen C. Maze A pioneer in the genre of Christian vampire fiction, I am happy to present to you THE JUDGING, Book One of the Corescu Chronicles. The Judging gets its name from the title character's pe > read more

Two Twitter Tutes

Published on 2011-05-31 14:51:00

why Tweet? It's a waste of time, right? Um, no. Not exactly. When I first started Twitter, I didn't understand it very much. I even considered deleting my account ~ until I read an article that made a lot of sense. Imagine you have 100 people foll > read more

Guest Post - Sharon E. Cathcart

Published on 2011-05-26 13:03:00

You Are a Brand Can I let you in on a secret? I've been experimenting. Since mid-December 2010, I've been trying to think of myself as a brand. It's easy to think of our books and stories as a brand, but sometimes I think we authors lose track of wh > read more

John 3:16 Marketing Membership Launch

Published on 2011-05-23 14:38:00

Why Should I Stay a Member of the John 316 Marketing Network After I Have Launched My Book?Part Six of SixJohn 3:16 Marketing Network By Lorilyn Roberts Why Should I Stay A Member of the John 316 Marketing Network After I have Launched My Book? Ever > read more

Making the Best-Seller List on Amazon

Published on 2011-05-18 10:55:00

Are There Secret Formulas or Short Cuts for Making the Best-Seller List on Amazon? John 3:16 Marketing NetworkPart One of Six ? + ? = ? By Lorilyn Roberts If I knew of a secret formula, I would be a millionaire—and so would you, because secrets p > read more

Introducing Nike Chillemi - the Crime Fictionista!

Published on 2011-05-15 02:01:00

Today, I'd like to introduce you to Nike Chillemi, Crime Fictionista and author of Burning Hearts ~ released May 15th! Nike, would you please tell us how you came up with such a catchy title? N: Something most folks in the publishing industry don > read more

Grace Awards Winners Announced!

Published on 2011-05-14 14:13:00

Women's Fiction: SENSIBLE SHOES by Sharon Garlough Brown (Westbow) Romance/Historical Romance: MEANDER SCAR by Linda Lickel (Black Lyon Publishers) Suspense /Mystery/Romantic Suspense/Detective Novel /Thriller: BACK ON MURDER by J. Mark Bertra > read more

Night of the Cossack

Published on 2011-05-10 09:21:00

Join me as we welcome Thomas Blubaugh, author of Night of the Cossack! Please tell us about your book. Night of the Cossack is a historical fiction about my Jewish grandfather who was a Russian Cossack soldier. He died before I was born. I had > read more

Completely Whole by Paulette Harper

Published on 2011-05-08 17:18:00

Oftentimes, many people try to seek fulfillment from money, relationships, accomplishments, or material things. Others choose to cope with difficult problems by using drugs or alcohol, but they often come up short and soon have to realize that such t > read more

WIN Unforgettable by Trish Perry!

Published on 2011-04-25 14:13:00

~~*~~Christine~~*~~ is the lucky winner of the $10 Amazon.com gift card from Debbie Lynne Costello Congratulations! Thanks to all who left a comment, we appreciate you stopping by! Next, I'd love to introduce you to our next guest. No stranger to wr > read more

What's Going On?

Published on 2011-04-16 12:32:00

Good afternoon everyone ~ I'm so glad you stopped by! Here's a quick list of what's going on around here: First, I'd like to introduce you to my guest, Debbie Lynn Costello. It's been fun meeting all these new people & authors, and Debbie has m > read more

Meet Debbie Lynn Costello...

Published on 2011-04-11 11:43:00

and get a chance to WIN a $10 Amazon.com gift card! A little about Debbie: Southern-kissed historical romance is Debbie Lynne Costello’s genre of choice. Her favorite setting is the romantic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Debbie Lynne is re > read more

Grace Award Finalists Announced!

Published on 2011-04-05 08:38:00

I'm super excited to bring you the finalists in the Action Adventure/Western/Historical Epic Fiction for the Grace Awards, 2010! Alpha Redemption ~ P.A. Baines, Splashdown Books Book Description: From despair he fled, through tragedy he lived o > read more

Meet Teric Darken and a Book Giveaway

Published on 2011-03-23 11:35:00

Be forewarned. I play favorites. And I gladly bring one of them to you today. I'd like you to join me in welcoming Teric Darken, author of K-I-L-L 100FM, U-Turn Killur, Feckless, and I have it on good authority that he's working on another awesome bo > read more

I've Got a Treat for YoU!

Published on 2011-03-17 09:52:00

**Side note ~ There's a giveaway going on at The Sword and Spirit blog ~ leave a comment for a chance to win my book!** I've got an EXCLUSIVE interview with the victim & author of the book, False Victim! (Oh yeah, doing the happy dance!) When > read more

Surrender the Heart by MaryLu Tyndall

Published on 2011-03-14 13:06:00

Book Review Two reluctant young people, engaged for all the wrong reasons. He needed her money to further his family's business. She needed to marry to unlock her inheritance so she could save her beloved mother. Two hearts so intent on using the > read more

Meet the Author Monday & a Giveaway!

Published on 2011-03-06 21:30:00

Yes, you read that right ~ we're having a great Monday! Join me in welcoming Amanda Bradburn, author of The Keepers of Elenath. How long have you been writing and what genre do you write? I’ve been writing for more than a decade! And I’m still > read more

Need Your Help Please!

Published on 2011-03-05 10:44:00

I was told by a potential customer yesterday, that my book was no longer available for her Kindle. After doing some research (waiting on hold with customer service), Amazon.com proceeded to tell me that it was pulled. Why, I have no idea. So, if you > read more

We're Having a Book Discussion

Published on 2011-03-02 22:21:00

on Good Reads about The Price of Trust! Questions like, Amanda, it isn't typical to find an author that writes a love letter to her children that has physical and mental abuse as part of the plot. What would you say is symbolic in your story of the > read more

The Brotherhood Certificate Winner

Published on 2011-02-28 16:53:00

Good afternoon, y'all! After a grueling couple of days with the flu, we're up and running on all cylinders again. (Finally!) I really do not like getting sick. Bleh, there's way too much to do. But I did get a chance to read an excellent book. If you > read more

She Writes Blogger Ball

Published on 2011-02-17 10:13:00

Welcome to the First Ever SheWrites B&W Blogger Ball!I love meeting new people, and this sounded like a great wayto meet others that are like-minded ~ bloggers & writers! Oh yeah!Please look around and make yourself at home. If you have any q > read more

My Meter Reader Doesn't Know I Blog...

Published on 2011-02-16 14:02:00

which is probably a good thing, because I just have to tell you something. Living in the country, we have chickens. Not too many, just enough to provide us with enough eggs for a week. We also thought we'd just love to have a Bantam, because they'r > read more

$10 Kindle Card Winner & other News

Published on 2011-02-15 10:49:00

Good morning! I'm thrilled to announce the WiNnEr of the $10 Kindle Gift Card ~~ ELLE! Thanks to all who participated, you made it so much fun! Loved reading through the comments! Come back often and leave many comments as I'm addicted to blogging, > read more

Follower Love Giveaway Hop Ends 2/13

Published on 2011-02-12 09:53:00

Welcome to the Follower Love Giveaway Hop! This is just a reminder post ~ if you'd like to see/read the original, please click HERE! Hurry and leave your comment, the hop ends February 13th (You'll find the list of participating blogs HERE.) Genero > read more

Follower Love Giveaway Hop Starts Today! Win a Kindle Gift Card

Published on 2011-02-08 02:01:00

Hello, Friends! Welcome to my first ever participation in the Follower Love Giveaway Hop! Starting today, February 8th, and running through February 13th you will have the opportunity to enter numerous giveaways. (You'll find the list of participati > read more

The Brotherhood Blog Tour

Published on 2011-02-07 10:41:00

The Brotherhood ~ by Jerry Jenkins Boone Drake is a young cop rising rapidly through the ranks of the Chicago Police Department. Everything is going right. Until everything goes horribly, terribly wrong. His personal life destroyed and his career an > read more

Divine Appointments Winner

Published on 2011-02-03 09:02:00

Join me in congratulating.... Wendy! Thank you all for your comments ~ I have so much fun doing these things! My giveaway on The Christian Scroll ends today ~ I'll keep you posted of the winner. But just in case you DIDN'T win, here's another chanc > read more

Free Kindle eBooks - February 1st

Published on 2011-02-02 02:01:00

As I was perusing Amazon.com, lamenting over the WICKED price for my novel (seriously. Please don't buy it from Amazon.com until the price comes down ~ you can purchase it right from me, or from Christianbook.com for a lower price), I was excited to > read more

New Review of The Price of Trust

Published on 2011-01-31 10:12:00

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Blessed Beyond Measure for her review of my book! Here's some of what she said: Checking out some new blogs late last year, I ran across a blog for an up and coming author, Amanda Stephan, who had written a book called T > read more

Divine Appointments Book Giveaway

Published on 2011-01-28 02:01:00

A week ago, I reviewed Charlene Baumbich's novel, Divine Appointments. (You can read my review HERE) This week, I'd like to offer my gently read copy to one lucky person! All you have to do is leave a comment below, and you'll have a chance! Want an > read more

Lynn Dove – Author of the Wounded Trilogy

Published on 2011-01-25 02:01:00

Lynn Dove is a graduate of the University of Calgary, where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree in 1981, she has spent the last thirty years teaching children in the private and public school settings. In 2007, she earned a Masters of Religi > read more

Grace Awards - Please nominate my Book!

Published on 2011-01-24 22:51:00

Vote For Grace Awards Best of 2010 - Fiction WHO CAN VOTE Individuals (not organizations) who own a networking page (Facebook, Twitter, ShoutLife, Linkedin, Ning sites, etc.) created three months prior to the opening of voting. For Grace Awards, Be > read more

Winner of Go Into the House ~

Published on 2011-01-24 19:45:00

Congrats to Meredith! Thanks to all who commented and left encouraging words ~ you made this a success! Do you like Christian fiction, suspense, and romance? What about a clean read that you don't have to worry about someone picking it up? There's a > read more

Rodney Winters Book Giveaway Ends 1/24/11

Published on 2011-01-23 14:52:00

Rodney Winters, author of Go Into the House giveaway ends tomorrow! Go Into The House is my story of disappointment from a failed marriage and divorce process, which I relate to the older brother in the biblical story of the prodigal son. It > read more

A Path Less Traveled Review

Published on 2011-01-20 11:28:00

Cathy Bryant writes a great book! Proverbs 3:5-6 are some of my favorite verses, and I really appreciated the point she was trying to get across - we should trust in the Lord. When we take matters into our own hands and refuse to trust God to take u > read more

Free Kindle Downloads - Classic Fiction

Published on 2011-01-19 15:36:00

For the week of January 17th Les Misérables by Victor Hugo Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Beauty and the Beast by Marie Le Prince de Beaumont Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Pride and > read more

Divine Appointments Review

Published on 2011-01-19 14:00:00

Divine Appointments is a relevant and thought provoking look at the issues many people face today. Economic downturns, job loss, as well as loneliness and second chances. You can purchase Divine Appointments here! Meet Josie Brooks, one of the mo > read more

Rosemary Bread Recipe

Published on 2011-01-18 11:41:00

Ok. I know this has absolutely nothing to do with book reviews or interviews, but I just have to share. (PS! Remember to leave a comment HERE for a chance to win Rodney Winters book, Go Into the House) Ends January 24th I found this wond > read more

Rodney Winters - Author of Go Into The House

Published on 2011-01-17 09:26:00

Join me as we welcome Rodney Winters, author of Go Into the House Hello Mr. Winters! It's good to have you here today! Please, tell us about your latest book. Go Into The House is my story of disappointment from a failed marriage and divorce proce > read more

And the winner is...

Published on 2011-01-16 10:22:00

Pegg Thomas! Thank you everyone for making this a great giveaway! Come back tomorrow and help me welcome Rodney Winters, author of Go Into the House. "Marriages and families are under attack..." Tweet > read more

Free Kindle Downloads & Giveaway Reminder

Published on 2011-01-10 12:03:00

To tell you the truth, I don't have a Kindle, and when I found these free Kindle books, I was seriously disappointed. But guess what I found? You don't have to have a device to download these. Just go to Amazon.com and click the Kindle for PC app and > read more

What I'm Reading Now

Published on 2011-01-07 10:25:00

I was the lucky winner of Cathy Bryant's book, A Path Less Traveled. You can purchase either a print copy, or an ebook at Amazon.com ~ I'll leave a review when I've finished it! There's still time to leave a comment for your chance to win Roseann > read more

Interview & Giveaway with Roseanna White - author of Jewel of Persia

Published on 2011-01-03 09:33:00

About the book: How can she love the king of kings without forsaking her Lord of lords? Kasia grew up in a poor Jewish home with more siblings than luxuries. But when a chance encounter forces her to the palace of Xerxes, she becomes a concubine to > read more

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