Category Archives: Maureen Lang

Total Immersion by Maureen Lang

Do you remember the very first book that you read, the one that opened up the reading world for you? Perhaps it was a childhood book—maybe it wasn’t even a book that you read, but was read to you. Maybe … Continue reading

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Should You Trust Your Ding Meter? Posted by Maureen Lang

I had to smile when I read both Vicki’s and Jim’s postings here on Christians Read. Over the weekend my husband was telling me about someone he’d heard either on the radio or online as she discussed the elements of … Continue reading

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Lesson from The Princess Bride by Maureen Lang

The Princess Bride is a classic movie most people — well, girls, anyway — are familiar with, at least if they’re under thirty. Over the years the movie has become a huge favorite for all ages, though, and for good … Continue reading

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Christians Read December Newsletter

Just released is Elizabeth Goddard’s latest Love Inspired Suspense, Treacherous Skies! Beth: I’m very excited about my latest romantic suspense release about a test pilot turned Learjet recovery man who retrieves a jet only to find the kidnapped daughter of … Continue reading

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God’s Gift of Emotion, posted by Maureen Lang

One of the reasons many of us read is because we enjoy tapping in to the emotional lives of the characters portrayed in a well written book—and, if we trust the author, we look forward to an emotionally satisfying ending. … Continue reading

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Non-Readers, Beware! I just finished a book . . . Posted by Maureen Lang

Do you have any friends who are dedicated non-readers? I’ve had some over the years, and one of the topics that can roll their eyes the fastest is if I try starting a conversation with “I just finished this book … Continue reading

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The Writer-Reader Relationship posted by Maureen Lang

When I finish a book I’ve really enjoyed, I usually go online to check out a few things. First and most importantly, I look to see what else this writer has published. Secondly, I want to take a peek at … Continue reading

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Authors Responding to Reviews? Posted by Maureen Lang

My daughter is an Amazon Vine Reviewer, meaning she’s earned the spot by reading and reviewing a great number of books. Every once in a while she receives a note from an author—usually short and sweet, thanking her for her … Continue reading

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Reading Tastes Through The Ages, posted by Maureen Lang

Not long ago I was part of a discussion about how younger girls are often drawn to tragically romantic stories — Wuthering Heights, Titanic, Gone With the Wind to name a few. When I was a teen, Love Story was … Continue reading

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Christians Read newsletter – what we’re reading

News from Vicki Hinze Christians Read Blog is now available on Kindle.  Great News for CHRISTIANS READ readers.  If you prefer to get blogs on your Kindle, the CHRISTIANS READ blog is now available. It’s $.99 per month and you can sign up … Continue reading

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Retold Classics, posted by Maureen Lang

This past month, my book club selected a title that was billed as being inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic story, The Scarlett Letter. I admit I voted for the title, because the premise sounded fascinating. A modern day take on … Continue reading

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Wuthering Heights and Other Tragic Tales posted by Maureen Lang

Last month I read the Emily Bronte classic, Wuthering Heights. This was actually my second attempt at reading this particular novel. My first try was several decades ago, when I was a young teenager. I recall not really being engaged … Continue reading

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Celebrate! Our Declaration of Independence, Posted by Maureen Lang

Perhaps it’s the holiday, perhaps it’s this particular holiday in an election year, perhaps it’s that our country faces so many challenges that I feel the need to remember how great a history we have. In light of all that, … Continue reading

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Storytelling by Maureen Lang

Until the other day, I had no idea storytellers had national conventions. A friend of mine, a librarian, attended one and described to me what sounded similar to a writer’s conference. Workshops, speakers, opportunities to practice and improve their craft. … Continue reading

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Two Faces of My Reading Life by Maureen Lang

I love escaping into a story world that will allow me to experience all kinds of adventure, challenge, love, and growth. Inspirational novels take me a level deeper and even allow me to feel all over again the astonishing love … Continue reading

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