Author Archives: Vicki Hinze

About Vicki Hinze

USA Today Bestselling and Award-Winning Author of 60+ books, short stories/novellas and hundreds of articles. Published in as many as 63 countries and recognized by Who's Who in the World as an author and an educator. Former featured Columnist for Social-IN Worldwide Network and Book Fun Magazine. Sponsor/Founder of ChristiansRead.com. Vicki's latest novels are: No One Was Supposed to Die (A Penny Crown Novel) and The Guardian. FMI visit vickihinze.com.

Dangerous Words by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

You’ve probably heard the age-old assurance that God doesn’t give us more than we can handle. And you may have heard people quip, “I wish he didn’t think so much of me!” Like many of you, I’ve found myself on … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, Kristen Heitzmann, Uncategorized | Tagged challenges, dangerous words, God doesn't give us more than we can handle, kristen heitzmann, lessons, restoration, signs of grace, spared, trials, waldo canyon, Waldo Canyon fire | 2 Comments

The Movie Massacre by Vicki Hinze

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

First, my apologies. I posted this first thing this morning–on the wrong blog. The Movie Massacre I wrote this on the morning of the massacre. Like everyone else, I was emotional, so I withheld releasing it until now. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged Christians Read, Comforter``, the movie massacre, Vicki Hinze | 5 Comments

AWARENESS BOOKS by Vicki Hinze

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

Awareness Books Not too long ago, I wrote a book called Deadly Ties. It was the second book in my Crossroads Crisis Center series and it dealt with human trafficking. That was a subject that had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Kathi Macias, Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged awareness books, Christians Read, christians read mega contest, crossraods crisis center series, deadly ties, deliver us from evil, human trafficking, Kathi Macias, the book club network, Vicki Hinze | 1 Comment

CHRISTIANS READ MEGA CONTEST AT THE BOOK CLUB NETWORK

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Christians Read has teamed up with The Book Club Network for a special contest. Details follow! June 19-21 Enter the contest atThe Book Club Network HERE. Contest runs for the month of June. Be sure to enter–otherwise, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BCN Contest, books, Camy Tang, Christian fiction, Christian nonfiction, Christians, Christians Read Contest, Elizabeth Goddard, Hannah Alexander, James L. Rubart, Julie Arduini, Kathi Macias, Lynette Sowell, Maureen Lang, novels, reading, Sarah Goebel, The Book Club Netowrk, Vicki Hinze, Yvonne Lehman | 2 Comments

The Appeal of Amish Books by Vicki Hinze

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

The Appeal of Amish Books @2012, Vicki Hinze I’m a suspense writer who loves faith-affirming thrillers with a light romantic element. But I’m also an eclectic reader. I like something in most genres of books, though I’d not read … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged Amish books, Beverly Lewis, Christians Read, The Appeal of Amish Novels, The Shunning, Vicki Hinze, Why readers read Amish Novels, writing Amish novels | 7 Comments

Mommy Wars by Vicki Hinze

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

© 2012 , Vicki Hinze This round in the Mommy Wars began pitting women against women. Specifically, stay at home moms against working outside the home moms. It received a fair amount of visibility and discussion but didn’t strike the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged blog, Christians Read, Mommy Wars, nudging opinions, pitting women against women, undue influence, Vicki Hinze | 5 Comments

The Line Between Fair and Foolish by Vicki Hinze

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

The Line Between Fair and Foolish by Vicki Hinze © 2012, Vicki Hinze Sometimes in writing books for others to read, it’s hard to find the line between fair and foolish. Actually, sometimes the line is as clear as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged Christians Read, fair or foolish, reading insights, thin line, Vicki Hinze, walking the line | 1 Comment

Let He Who Has Ears Hear by Vicki Hinze (in for Hannah Alexander)

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

Recently I read a review on a work that made me think. I love it when that happens—and o f course, I had to read the book to see what (and how) it was written to evoke that emotional response … Continue reading →

Posted in Hannah Alexander, Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged book reader, book reviewer, book writer, Christians Read, Christians Read Blog, diverse communication, Hannah Alexander, Hear and Listen, hering and listening, Let he who has ears hear, means of communication, Vicki Hinze | 3 Comments

Measuring Worth by Vicki Hinze (in for Hannah Alexander)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

Measuring Worth by Vicki Hinze © 2012 (in for Hannah Alexander) Due to a death in the family, Hannah Alexander is unable to post. All of us at Christians Read offer our prayers for comfort and peace to Hannah and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hannah Alexander, Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged Hannah Alexander, measuring character, measuring success, position of authority, power, purpose, value, Vicki Hinze, worth | 1 Comment

EMBRACE THE SPIRIT by Vicki Hinze

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

I’ve not been well for two weeks. Nothing fiercely wrong, just strep and sinusitis that is dragging heels at departing. But it’s had me feeling just bad enough to be less than effective. I’ve been spending a lot of time … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged embrace the spirit, fear and doubt, God as first or last resort, healthy fear, Trusting God, unhealthy fear | 4 Comments

GREAT THINGS TO DO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

THINGS TO DO ON NEW YEAR’S EVE © 2007-2011, Vicki Hinze Tomorrow night the door closes on 2011. For some it’s been a good year. For others, the best they can say is in short order it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged building a better life, career strategy, Christians Read, contentment, fresh starts, new beginnings, personal strategies for a better life, strategy, things to do on New Year's Eve, Vicki Hinze | 1 Comment

When the World Rejoices and You Mourn by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

The Christmas Blues: When the World Rejoices and You Mourn © 2011, Vicki Hinze Days that try souls are all too common. Yet during the Christmas season, the myriad of feelings that weary us and try our souls—feelings of being … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged changing perspective, depression and celebration, grief and joy, holiday blues, Vicki Hinze, when the wolrd is joyful and you mourn, who comforted God? | 2 Comments

Sometimes a Book Is Not Just a Book: Lessons Learned by Vicki Hinze

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

A few weeks ago, I read and reviewed a book I enjoyed very much. It was THE CHAIR written by James L. Rubart. A copy of the review follows: SOMETIMES A CHAIR IS NOT JUST A CHAIR, November … Continue reading →

Posted in Honored Alumni, James L. Rubart, Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged a book is not just a book, infusion of purpose in books, James L. Rubart, purpose reading, purpose writing, The Chair, Vicki Hinze | 9 Comments

THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

What does Thanksgiving really mean? In these times of confusion and strife, to reacquaint ourselves with the truth, we should return to those who established it… “Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty … Continue reading →

Posted in Kathi Macias, Uncategorized, Vicki Hinze | Tagged a spirit of thanksgiving, a spirt of Thankfulness, an attitude of gratitude, Christians Read, remember who we are, Thanksgiving, the True Meaning of Thanksgiving, Vicki Hinze | 2 Comments

REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

REASONS READERS READ THE BOOKS THEY READ © 2011, Vicki Hinze Every now and then, readers and writers are subjected to comments from other people about the reading material they have selected. Some of the comments are from … Continue reading →