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Here comes the bride. . .3 of them!

November 24, 2014 By Deborah Raney

I'm so excited to announce that my novella A January Bride, part of the "A Year of Brides" e-book series from HarperCollins, will finally release in print format tomorrow, along with A December Bride by Denise Hunter, and A February Bride by Betsy St. Amant in the brand new collection, Winter Brides.  The most fun thing about this series has been the gorgeous covers for the books. And not just … [Read more...]

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The Plot Thickens | Kathy Herman

November 23, 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. Kathy Herman's garden has more birds than blooms—a beautiful collection of hummingbirds, wrens, bluejays, cardinals, and other feathered friends. Since Kathy's first novel debuted in 2001 as a CBA national bestseller, she's added many more bestsellers to … [Read more...]

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Heirloom Recipes

November 20, 2014 By Karen Witemeyer

I have to admit that between working a day job full-time, writing full-time, and running Mom's taxi service, I purchase dinner as often as I make it at home. OK, maybe more often than I make it at home. However, with the holidays approaching, I have big plans for getting back into the kitchen. I'll be hosting Thanksgiving and have already purchased the turkey, red garnet yams for my mom's candied … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Recipes Tagged With: Candied Yams, giveaway, Thanksgiving Recipes

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

The Sacrifice of Time

November 18, 2014 By Tamera Alexander

In the ever popular Jesus Calling (by Sarah Young), it reads: BRING ME THE SACRIFICE of your time: a most precious commodity. In this action-addicted world, few of My children take time to sit quietly in My Presence. But for those who do, blessings flow like streams of living water. I, the One from whom all blessings flow, am also blessed by our time together. This is a deep mystery; do not try … [Read more...]

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