Author Archives: tararandel

Give Thanks by Tara Randel

Posted on November 7, 2013 by tararandel

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34   Every year, in the month of November, I begin to ponder the things I am grateful for. Family and friends. Health. Success in … Continue reading →

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Prayer by Tara Randel

Posted on October 24, 2013 by tararandel

In the Word, James 5:16 states: The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Wow. Powerful words to live by. Daily pray is an important part of our Christian walk. I don’t know about you, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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Autumn Is Here by Tara Randel

Posted on October 11, 2013 by tararandel

I have to admit, I have always loved Autumn. Growing up in New England, I couldn’t wait for the leaves to change colors. The air was crisp and cool, the nights chilly. The days grew shorter. I remember raking leaves … Continue reading →

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Perseverance by Tara Randel

Posted on September 26, 2013 by tararandel

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. James 1:2-3 I recently started a Bible study on the book of James. Right … Continue reading →

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Current Events and Writing by Tara Randel

Posted on September 12, 2013 by tararandel

In light of 911 and the history behind that date, I was thinking about world events and how they impact writers as we plot a story. With all the many different events taking place in the world today, and our … Continue reading →

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Technology by Tara Randel

Posted on August 15, 2013 by tararandel

Does anyone have a love/hate relationship with technology like I do? Sure, technology gives us information at our fingertips in lightning fast fashion. We can send texts, pictures, emails from our phone. Writing a book on a computer is so … Continue reading →

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New Book Release by Tara Randel

Posted on August 1, 2013 by tararandel

I’m thrilled to announce that my new Harlequin Heartwarming release, Orange Blossom Brides, is available today! This is my first book with Harlequin, so you can image how excited I am to let everyone know. I’m also very pleased to … Continue reading →

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Tone and Style

Posted on July 18, 2013 by tararandel

I once read a review of my books where the reviewer stated that my books were light reads. I took that as a complement, even though I suspect the reviewer did not mean it that way. Honestly, I write lighter … Continue reading →

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Happy Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2013 by tararandel

As I was getting ready to write this post, I began to reflect on what this holiday means to Americans. We have a very rich history in our country. The signing of the Declaration of Independence ranks at the top … Continue reading →

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The Finished Manuscript by Tara Randel

Posted on June 6, 2013 by tararandel

There is nothing more rewarding to an author than sending the finished manuscript to the editor. After months of living in the world I’ve created, agonizing over word choices, scene placement, pace, creating believable characters, and reading the manuscript through … Continue reading →

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Gifts For Mom

Posted on May 9, 2013 by tararandel

This weekend is Mother’s Day. I always enjoy this weekend because I get to honor my mother and be honored as a mother. Because life goes by so quickly, I’m glad we have special days to remember those we love. … Continue reading →

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Finding Joy

Posted on April 25, 2013 by tararandel

With the events of Boston still fresh in my mind this past week, I found myself thinking about joy in the midst of hardship or tragedy. Finding joy during hopeless situations of life can be difficult. Impossible even. But that … Continue reading →

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Words by Tara Randel

Posted on April 11, 2013 by tararandel

How often do we think about the words we say? Or read? We are bombarded with words from television, the internet, and books. Do we listen or tune them out? Do we take them to heart?  As an author, I … Continue reading →

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Happy To Be Here by Tara Randel

Posted on March 28, 2013 by tararandel

 Hello! My name is Tara Randel and I’m excited about posting here at Christians Read. I’ve been writing for what seems like forever, but published since 2000. It’s been a long process, a lot of ups and downs along the … Continue reading →

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