Before I share some of my observations from the 2014 Debut Christian Fiction series, I realized there’s one important novel I neglected to mention: my own! CHAIN OF MERCY released in April and has received very generous reviews so far. Readers have described it as “gripping” “a must read” “gritty” “awesome” “authentic” “not like other books” “mesmerizing” just to throw out a …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 9
When I dreamed up this series several weeks ago, I never imagined I would need nine posts to complete. As it is, I could easily have stretched it out, but I think it’s time to move on. Now that I know what to expect from debut authors, I’ve decided to make this a once per month post, starting in January. …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 8
FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, AND CHOCOLATE by Cari Schaeffer Run, run, run… Run away. That’s what Faith Strauss has done for twenty years. She was destroyed by one tragic event. An event so horrific, she didn’t share it with anyone, not even her husband. She buried it deep inside, where it can’t hurt anyone. If God is good, then where was …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 7
Whew. Six parts done, and three (counting today) yet to come! What’s been especially fun during the past couple of weeks is meeting the new authors, seeing their excitement, and encouraging them on this new journey. Thank you, readers, for joining and sticking with us through this series. I hope you continue to stop by, and please support the debut …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 6
My list of debut fiction just seems to keep growing. Initial plans had been to run a short series with three, maybe four books per day. Then that series grew into a month, and the number of books featured rose to five. Now I’ve discovered another new author, so today’s post will spotlight six books. And I know I’ve missed …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 5
Welcome to the 3rd week of spotlighting debut Christian fiction. I hope you’ve added new stories and new favorite authors to your must read lists, and below you’ll discover five more books you’ll want to pick up. On Thursday the 11th, I’m taking a brief break from the debut novel series as I’ll focus on new releases by four veteran authors, …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 4
Welcome back! I hope you’ve taken a few moments to check out the debut novels from parts 1 – 3. There are a lot of unique stories told with fresh voices. Please give them a try. Now today, I’m veering off my formula just a tad as I’m welcoming a debut author, but her debut is non-fiction told in story …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 3
Four more diverse debuts! TO DIE ONCE (Child of Grace #1) by Miranda A. Uyeh Two men, one woman, a rosebush! Jennifer, a woman unexpectedly trapped in a path of love and passion against everything she believes. Rodrigo, a man set to get what he wants at the cost of what matters most. Stefano, a man with a past, a …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 2
When I decided to do this series just a few days ago, I imagined it might go three, maybe four posts. But I put out a call on the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) loop, and minutes later my email box was flooded with replies from debut Christian fiction authors. As of right now, this series will run through the end …
2014 Debut Christian Fiction, Part 1
I’ve always loved supporting debut authors. It’s not easy breaking into fiction publishing–it’s seems as if there are fewer rookie authors every year as publishers take fewer risks. And once the author does get that first book published, then they somehow have to let the world know it’s available and convince readers that they must read this book by an unknown. …