The (He)Art Connection When I first began writing, I approached the process from my literature background. I did the same when reading books. It’s no surprise to you, I’m sure, that literature majors have a bit of a high-brow opinion of books, and tend to look down on any book that is not a literary classic or a modern genius. …
February 2018 New Releases from ACFW Authors More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: A Passionate Hope, Hannah’s Story by Jill Eileen Smith — Hannah has spent her life trusting God, loving her husband, putting up with abuse from a second wife and still she has no child–until one day she discovers …
A Lesson in Listening I love the holiday season… But my job doesn’t. Every author has their own eccentricities when it comes to creating, and one of mine is I need uninterrupted silence. I write best when there are no people around. No music is playing. No phones are ringing. No distractions are calling to me. Let’s face it, from …
2017 Favorite Reads! According to my Goodreads page, I read only seventy-two books in 2017, falling just short of my goal of 75. (See my year in books here: Goodreads Year in Books) The shortfall is likely because I’ve become more selective when choosing the books I wish to spend several hours with, and the selections offered in my preferred …
January 2018 New Releases from ACFW Authors More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Her Handyman Hero by Lorraine Beatty — Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission—to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet his daughter. Deceiving little Lily’s guardian isn’t his intention. …
(Originally Posted on December 12, 2013) Fluorescent light and a thump on the bed awake you. You blink, slowly bringing your child into focus. His eyes are wide with expectation. “Wake up! Santa came!” And though, as a teenager, he doesn’t believe in the Santa of the red hat and white beard anymore, Santa’s spirit is very much alive. You shoo …
And some final ideas for that reader on your Christmas Shopping List! Historical Fiction A Moonbow Night by Laura Frantz When Virginia surveyor Sion Morgan arrives at the Tucker family inn with his crew, he’s shocked to discover that the wilderness expert he hired is Temperance Tucker—a woman! Soon, though, he discovers that her skill rivals his own. But can …
More ideas for that reader on your Christmas shopping list: Mystery/Suspense Forgotten by Don & Stephanie Prichard It’s frightening to lose your memory. Even scarier is to forget what’s at stake. Federal prosecutor Eve Eriksson disappears under mysterious circumstances and shows up a year later in a coma. What happened, and where has she been? She can’t remember, and her …
Ideas for that reader on your Christmas shopping list: Women’s Fiction / Family Drama / Literary The Color of Truth by Stacy Monson Marti has been on her own since she was 15, determined to build a life for herself and her sister despite the threats of a man intent on keeping her from revealing his secret. Sam Evans’ turbulent …
December 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary: Rebecca’s Redemption by Lee Carver — A nurse seeking redemption for past sins joins a doctor contending against the jungle. Both healers need healing. (Contemporary, Independently Published) Contemporary Romance: The Christmas Baby by Lisa Carter — Mistletoe Mommy Anna Reyes …