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Cover Reveal

November 2, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

Not long ago, Becky Wade revealed her wonderful new cover here on this blog. And since Becky and I have books releasing about the same time next year, I thought it would be fun to follow in her footsteps. This cover design takes me in a slightly different direction than most of my previous covers. My covers have been known for creating a scene, as if someone had taken a snapshot from a page in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading, Writing Tagged With: Cover Reveal, Karen Witemeyer, More Than Meets The Eye

For the Love of Libraries

October 19, 2017 By Karen Witemeyer

Most book lovers get their start in a library. Perhaps for you it was the library at your elementary school or the public library down the street. I avidly remember taking my library card to my local public library and checking out a stack of ten books at a time, the maximum I was allowed. I would bring home books from beloved series such as Encyclopedia Brown, Little House on the Prairie, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: Bacon Free Library, Romance Swag Auction, Supporting Libraries

Walking Out Our Faith

October 11, 2017 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Last month, I had the blessing of reading Tricia Goyer’s new book, Walk It Out. From the blurb: When women stop focusing on their own dreams and purposes, and instead focus on God’s dreams and purposes, everything changes.” Friends, may I just say, add this book to your reading list at once. It is a powerful and personal book that will challenge you (as it did me) to walk out your faith … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Reading

Why Getting Some Negative Reviews Can Be Positive

October 6, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

Last week I stumbled across a Facebook comment from a reader who said: Gentle reminder for authors: if you can’t handle negative reviews, you need a new career choice. It was an interesting comment and got me thinking about negative reviews and author reactions. Obviously most writers would prefer to wow the socks off readers with each book they put out. I don't know a single author who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, Negative Reviews

Out-of-Control TBR Piles: The Effects on Readers AND Authors

September 15, 2017 By Jody Hedlund

I recently posted this graphic on my Facebook Page and asked readers about their To-Be-Read (TBR) Piles. At the time I posted, I had about 5 or 6 books waiting for me to read (both on Audible and on my shelf). I’m always somewhat giddy when I have a stack of really good books awaiting me, books I know I’ll enjoy, books I can’t wait to get to. Don’t you agree there’s something pleasurable in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Jody Hedlund, TBR piles

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