Author Archives: Maureen Lang

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About Maureen Lang

Author of a dozen novels, Maureen Lang has won the Selah Award, a Holt Medallion, FHL's Reader's Choice Award, and been a finalist in such contests as the Christy, the Rita, the Carol, Book Buyer's Best, and others. Before publication she was the recipient of a Golden Heart and a Genesis (then called the Noble Theme). She resides with her husband and kids in the Chicago area. Titles by Maureen Lang All In Good Time Bees In The Butterfly Garden Springtime Of The Spirit Whisper On The Wind Look To The East My Sister Dilly On Sparrow Hill The Oak Leaves Remember Me Pieces Of Silver

The Bond, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Have you ever met someone and discovered you shared something special in common? Like your faith, or even a favorite sport’s team? How about when you discover someone you’ve just met is a reader, and you’ve read the same book—and … Continue reading →

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Story Structure and the Reading Experience

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Over the years I’ve often revisited the topic of structuring a book—usually when I’m writing the first draft of my own stories. I don’t do a lot of detailed outlining (I like to keep the ideas and associated feelings fresh!) … Continue reading →

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Book Clubs Revisited

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Maureen Lang

As much as I’ve always loved reading, and as many books as I’ve read over the years, I’ve only been a member of an official book club for a little over 3 years. I cannot tell you how much I’ve … Continue reading →

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Readers: Born or Bred? Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Maureen Lang

I’ve heard it said that if you read to your children, then set the good example of reading your own books where they can see you doing so, children are more likely to grow up to be readers themselves. I … Continue reading →

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How do you choose a book?

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Maureen Lang

While wondering how many Kindles, Nooks and e-readers were under Christmas trees this past holiday, I pondered whether such devices will change how we as readers choose the books we read. I admit I do the majority of my shopping … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blessings, Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I’d planned to write about books this week, how we choose them, the importance of covers and titles and so on but as I’m getting ready to post all I can think of is Christmas. Here I am, in the … Continue reading →

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Word Games, Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I think I’ve been in love with words since I was a child. I once aspired to read through the dictionary in its entirety, but never made it all the way through, at least not consecutively—I often just read randomly … Continue reading →

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Reading Seasons I’m Thankful For by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I’ve loved reading nearly all my life. Although I can’t really recall when or why I started reading, I do recall several milestones along my reading journey. When I was very young—perhaps first or second grade, I wanted my mother … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Reader Are You? Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Maureen Lang

Over the years I’ve belonged to or visited a number of book clubs, which taught me there are many different reader styles. After posing this topic to my voracious-reader daughter, I decided to define the ones we’ve either been or … Continue reading →

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Translations, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maureen Lang

This past week I finished a book called The Hangman’s Daughter, a translation from the original German by Oliver Potzsch. The book has been something of a sensation, at least the e-version at a discounted price, and has garnered a … Continue reading →

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Should a line be drawn on what we read? by Maureen Lang

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Maureen Lang

As a Christian who loves to read, I’m often confronted with the choice to read a book that has the potential to offend my faith. I know there are strong opinions about what followers of Christ should let fill our … Continue reading →

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Storytelling: Readers and Writers by Maureen Lang

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Maureen Lang

There’s plenty of evidence to suggest storytelling has been around for as long as mankind. God created us with an imagination and a desire to create . . . perhaps those two traits are the most striking resemblances we have … Continue reading →

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