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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

Movie Review: God’s Not Dead

October 29, 2014 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Today is a fifth Wednesday of the month. Not a scheduled post day for the regular bloggers. So I thought I would use this day to do a movie review. Brief, since I'm deep in revisions. A little over a week ago, I finally had the chance to watch God's Not Dead. Can I just say, WOW! Truly, truly, I found this to be one of the best made Christian movies that I may have ever seen. Well acted. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies & TV

A Rewarding Experience…

October 28, 2014 By Julie Klassen

The annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference was a month ago and a few others have already posted about their experiences. But two nights ago, at the monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of ACFW, a panel of 6 of us shared conference highlights with those who weren’t able to attend this year. So, since it’s top of mind for me again, I thought I would share a few of my highlights … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

A Trip Down Memory Lane

October 27, 2014 By Deborah Raney

It's been a difficult year for my family, moving my mom into a nursing home after Daddy could no longer take care of her at home. But she's doing well, my dad has moved to be closer to her, and we're adjusting to a new normal. A couple of weeks ago, my sisters and I talked our dad into taking us on a drive to places from our childhood in Kansas and to the places where he and our mom grew up and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

The Plot Thickens|Suzanne Woods Fisher

October 26, 2014 By Deborah Raney

Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children's series, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry Tagged With: author gardens

The Beauty of Fictional Towns

October 24, 2014 By Becky Wade

It's my joy to introduce you to my friend, Katie Ganshert!  Katie contacted me at a writers conference two years ago because she'd enjoyed My Stubborn Heart.  We shared lunch and struck up a friendship.  The next chance I got, I read her debut novel, Wildflowers from Winter, and was blown away by her literary and lovely, emotional and creative writer's voice.  We've been buddies ever since!  Plus, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: fictional towns, Katie Ganshert

Bravery…let’s step into it.

October 23, 2014 By Cara Putman

  At different times different themes seem to appear in my life. Right now I am surrounded by people who are called to be braver than they ever imagined. The dictionary defines brave as: ready to face or endure danger or pain; showing courage. None of the people I'm thinking of think of themselves as brave. In fact they would probably tell you they are in a place of uncertainty, … [Read more...]

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Don’t Look Behind … Follow Me

October 22, 2014 By Robin Lee Hatcher

My church just finished a year-plus long study of the Gospel of John. Rich, rich stuff! I have a particular fondness for the final chapter of this book in the Bible (and have blogged about it more than once). It is a favorite for lots of reasons. But here are the verses I wanted to share with you today: Peter therefore seeing him [John, who was following Jesus and Peter] said to Jesus, "Lord, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: Bible verse, Follow Me

What are you reading?

October 21, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

What are you reading right now? Are you loving it? Is it changing you? If yes, I'd appreciate you sharing the title and author. I recently read a book that touched me in a deep place. Wrestling with Wonder: A Transformational Journey Through the Life of Mary by Marlo Schlaskey is a phenomenal book about the nature of God and how we struggle to understand him. To make sense of things. Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Reading Tagged With: Marlo Schalesky, Wrestling with Wonder

A Flight of Faith

October 20, 2014 By Lynn Austin

Every now and then I have the opportunity to get away from my desk and travel somewhere to speak. For months I had been looking forward to a Ladies’ Brunch at a church in St. Louis, Missouri. Flying there the day before, I arrived at O’Hare Airport in Chicago at 8:30 AM and checked the board for my gate number. FLIGHT CANCELLED What! I skimmed down the roster and saw that nearly every flight was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry

How to Qualify For an Author’s Launch Team

October 17, 2014 By Jody Hedlund

  Did you know that authors have launch teams? Launch teams or Influencers are groups of readers who partner with an author around the release of a book. The readers agree to help promote, launch the book into the world, or influence others to want to read it. Usually when possible, the author tries to give members of the launch team each a free book (to make the promoting easier … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Book Release, Influencers, Launch teams

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