When I was organizing this post, I realized each of these authors had one thing in common: they’re all Minnesota authors, and they’re all friends, most are members of, or have been members of the Minnesota chapter of ACFW. I guess October’s a good month to release a book up here. THE HIVE by John W. Otte ON THE RUN …
Book Award Day
There are so many book award announcements flying around today, I just had to take a moment to tell you about them. First–and most exciting to me–is the announcement of the ACFW Carol Awards Finalists, because WHILE LOVE STIRS by my friend and critique partner, LORNA SEILSTAD, is a finalist!!! I haven’t stopped Snoopy Dancing since Lorna told me. 🙂 Congratulations Lorna …
Favorite Novels from 2013
According to my Goodreads records, I completed 104 novels in 2013. That’s down quite a bit from my 2012 total of 126, due mostly to the fact that I was more selective in 2013. I’ve decided time is too valuable to waste on a book that doesn’t interest me, so chances are my 2014 totals will be smaller yet. But, …
A Novel Christmas List – Friends from Minnesota!
As I stated in a previous post, I know these authors, and they know me! They’re all fellow members of our ACFW Minnesota Chapter, MN NICE. I’d love it–and they’d love it too–if you’d add these books to your Christmas list or purchase them for a loved one. Regency THE DANCING MASTER by Julie Klassen (Bethany House) – this novel …
September 2013 – Novel Anticipation
September delivers a diverse selection of books–historical, literary, speculative, romance–something for every taste. I’m looking forward to reading all of these. LOVE’S AWAKENING, Ballantyne Legacy Series #2 (Revell) by Laura Frantz – I’ve read this already having received the novel courtesy of Laura Frantz and Revell. (Thank you!) Once again, Laura penned a story that was beauty all around: plot, …
Congratulations 2013 Christy Award Winners!
While there are many organizations that present awards within Christian fiction, in my opinion, the Christy Awards are the premier organization. When the nominees are announced every year, no doubt I’ll have already read a number of those titles, often placing them on a Favorites’ list. This year was no exception. I’m disappointed that two of my favorite authors (and …
Novel Ideas for Your Father
Don’t know what to get your dad for Father’s Day? Well, here are some *can’t miss* novel ideas! FEAR HAS A NAME (David C. Cook) by Creston Mapes With his family’s safety on the line, journalist Jack Crittendon fights to reveal a stalker’s terrifying schemes, investigates a pastor’s mysterious disappearance, and struggles to keep his faith amid unthinkable fear. With …
Our Perfect Writing Day
Stop by Michelle Griep’s blog, Writer Off The Leash, to learn about Our Perfect Writing Day. https://writerofftheleash.blogspot.com/2013/04/hosting-perfect-writing-day.html