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It’s coming soon! The Targeted and a Special Launch Box (and Giveaway)

April 9, 2026 By Cara Putman 1 Comment

In my day job I love working with independent bookstores. I also love working with women-owned independent bookstores. One of my absolute favorites is Naughty Dog Books in Nashville, Indiana. If you ever get the chance, I highly recommend stopping there. You'll love wandering through this former bank. It is charming, filled with great books, and just thoughtfully curated. Naughty Dog has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: cara putman, giveaway, reading, writing

The Book Club Experience (Part 2)

April 3, 2026 By Robin Lee Hatcher 6 Comments

A little over two years ago, I blogged about the book club I’d been participating in for 16 months. Since I have continued in that book club, I thought maybe it was time for an update. Our little club has read and discussed 26 more books, and I have confirmed some things about myself as a reader. That got me to thinking about my own writing. While many writers say something like, “I see the … [Read more...]

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That Time I Friend-Zoned My Hero

April 2, 2026 By Karen Witemeyer 26 Comments

Karen here. I'm delighted to welcome back my friend Megan Schaulis to the blog. She writes award-winning Christian dystopian fiction inspired by biblical stories. Take it away, Megan! I’m so thrilled that my third book is hitting shelves in less than a week! Rebuilder is a beachy romantic adventure with a bit of nanotechnology and a whole lot of heartfelt faith. But can I confess … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Behind the Book, Megan Schaulis

Spring Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt happening now

March 20, 2026 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Have you ever participated in the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt? If not, you're missing out. For this year's Spring Hunt, there are 30 authors and over $1800 worth of books and other prizes. All you do is visit the scavenger hunt posts on each site, reading the special articles prepared for you and gathering the clues. Be sure to enter the bonus giveaways at the bottom of many of the author … [Read more...]

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Lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s in Lynchburg

March 17, 2026 By Tamera Alexander

Joe and I recently had the pleasure of making a quick trip down to Lynchburg—just an hour or so away through the gorgeous Middle Tennessee countryside—where we enjoyed lunch with some of the wonderful folks at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House. We had the best time—and enjoyed some of the finest Southern cooking you’ll ever have. We were joined by several of the wonderful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Books, Friendship, History

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