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Rendezvous Surprises

November 20, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

When my sister Debra retired from teaching in May, we wanted to plan a trip for just the two of us simply because we could. I brought up the Just Reads Rendezvous. Debra is a reader, too, and I’ve long wanted to introduce her in person to some of the wonderful authors whose books she has read. So we signed up, both of us attending as readers. When we discovered we could add on the Christy Awards … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Friendship, Reading Tagged With: becky wade, God's encouragement, Just Reads Rendezvous, sisters

Six Books I’m Excited to Read

November 14, 2024 By Cara Putman

The rest of this month I have to be nose down, fingers on keyboard, every moment that I'm not teaching, grading or engaged in a most do activity with my family. Those include high school swim meets and Thanksgiving. While I'm being focused and diligent, I'm building quite the to-be-read pile for after I turn this book in. These books look sooooo good that it's taking a lot of discipline to not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: cara putman, reading

How Faith Meets Dreams

November 7, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

I'm pleased to introduce you to Andrea Renee Cox. She and her mother have both written stories for the Novelists in November anthoogy, and she's here with us today to tell us more about this project. Does your faith meet your dreams? Early in my life, I dreamed of being married and having kids. In my late teens and early twenties, I struggled with singleness and the frustration of never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Andrea Renee Cox, Novelists in November

Wanted: Women with Gumption (plus a giveaway)

October 18, 2024 By Robin Lee Hatcher

On Tuesday, Tammy shared about the limited time release of Petticoat Gumption and how its title came about. I thought I would share how the collection came to be. Awhile back, she and I were chatting about something, and she told me that she was getting ready to re-release three of her earlier historical romances. In an off-hand comment, I said, “We should get together with some other Christian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading

Giveaways Gallore!

October 17, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

This week, I happen to be participating in two large-scale giveaways, and I wanted to be sure you didn't miss the chance to participate. There are some fabulous books and other great bookish prizes available to win. Giveaway # 1 - Historical Christian Romance Extravaganza (Oct 15-22) You'll notice that both Robin and I have books in this prize package. There are actually 3 prizes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Reading Tagged With: Book Giveaway

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