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Character Interview and a Super Sale

March 15, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

This month, my publisher is running a special promotion for the first book in my Ladies of Harper's Station series - No Other Will Do. You can get the e-book version of Emma and Malachi's story for just $1.99 at any e-book retailer. Amazon               Barnes & Noble            Christianbook.com Back when this book was first releasing, Natalie Monk did a fun character interview with Emma. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Sale, Ladies of Harper's Station, No Other Will Do

Southern Mansion Reader Weekend

February 6, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends! Many of you have asked when I'm going to have a weekend when readers can come and tour the mansions with me and learn more about the history behind those places as well as the "stories behind the stories." So... This fall I'm hosting our first Southern Mansion Reader Weekend!     The event will begin on a Friday evening and run through Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History Tagged With: Southern Mansion Reader Weekend

insanity is in their hearts

November 8, 2017 By Robin Lee Hatcher

It's An Insane World We Live In The hearts of the sons of men are full of evil, and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. (Eccl. 9:3) Last Sunday brought another mass shooting, this time in a small church in a tiny town in Texas. I heard on the news that the death toll equaled 7% of the population of the town. Our hearts cry, How can someone do that, Lord? But we know how. We know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, History

Before You Protest, Take a Lesson from Luther

October 30, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

This week, like many of you, I’m celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation! Reformation Day is celebrated annually on October 31 because tradition holds that a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Church Door in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. His hammer blows started a revolution of sorts now known as the Protestant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, History Tagged With: 500th Anniversary of Reformation, Jody Hedlund, Martin Luther, Protestors

Mourning Like Jane Austen

July 25, 2017 By Julie Klassen

This past Saturday I attended the monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. My author-friend Michelle Griep attended with me. Our guest speaker was Candice Hern, fellow JASNA member and fellow Regency author. Candice has written many novels, is very knowledgeable, and is a collector of Regency ephemera and antiques like magazines, fashion plates, … [Read more...]

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