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15 Christian Novels to Read in 2015

January 21, 2015 By Tricia Goyer

Read a good book lately? I have. 15 in fact! Below are fourteen Christian novels that I read in 2014 ... and the one I'm currently reading. (I'm enjoying it.) All the books that I read last year were awesome--honestly! I loved them so much that I'm recommending them to you! I've included 15 GREAT books below with a 3 or 4-sentence review! A Lasting Impression (A Belmont Mansion Novel) Tamera … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: books, Christian authors, Christian books reading list, reading

A Priceless Bridal Shower … on a budget!

January 7, 2015 By Tricia Goyer

My oldest daughter is getting married in May! (You may have seen a previous post.) And she was only home in Little Rock for a month, which means lots of wedding planning, picking out a dress, checking out the reception spot, and having a bridal shower. Talk about busy! (And that doesn't include Christmas, New Years, everyone in the family getting strep, book edits and deadlines on another book, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, House and home Tagged With: decorations, inexpensive bridal shower ideas, novelist, old world, priceless, Tricia Goyer, Wedding shower

Say YES to the dress … and the book!

December 17, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

Saturday I went wedding dress shopping with my daughter, her bridesmaids, and my 85-year-old grandmother. Here is the group! (I was taking the photo.) My daughter Leslie is the second on the left with the curly hair!   I took photos of my daughter in the dresses she was trying on, and the dress she CHOSE! (It was the 4th one!) But at least a dozen times I was told, "Don't you dare … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: authors, books, brides, choosing a topic, details, ideas, style, wedding, wedding dress, writing

Real Life Fairy Tale Romance …

December 3, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

I have some photos to share. I know, I know they look like images for a possible book cover, but these are photos of my oldest daughter Leslie and her fiancé Honza. They just got engaged last week! And the truth is that they can thank NOVEL WRITING for their coming together. Well, sort of ... First: the photos ... Second: The Story ... In 2000, I traveled to Europe with two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: Czech Republic, engagement, Leslie Goyer, mission trips, novel writing, Prague, research, romance, Tricia Goyer

Fiction in the Works: Amish + Sunshine + Pies!

November 19, 2014 By Tricia Goyer

I have an Amish book coming out next summer ... and it's a pretty yummy book.   Just a few hours ago I received an editorial note from my editor Kathleen at Harvest House. And you can guess what I'll be working on for the next two weeks ... edits. I had a few favorite parts in this letter from her: 1. "I’m not asking for any huge changes." <--this is something every author … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: amish, novel, research, Tricia Goyer

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