Category Archives: Honored Alumni

Is Vicki Right or Wrong? by James L. Rubart

Was Vicki right in her post yesterday? She says you’re supposed to follow your bliss. Really? Before I answer that, think about your bliss. What would you do with your time and life if $30,000,000 appeared in your bank account tomorrow? … Continue reading

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New Year’s What?

There’s something to love about a new calendar, almost like getting a new box of crayons before the school year starts. The younger you are, those days might crawl by, especially January through May. Then during June through August they’ll … Continue reading

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Give the Gift of Books

Like you, I’m busy catching up on shopping for Christmas as well as taking the time to remember what Christmas is about. In addition to all of that, I’m busy writing on two different books for approaching deadlines. The writer’s … 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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Making Sense of the Senseless by James L. Rubart

Has it been hard for you since Friday? Trying to make sense of the massacre? Me too. Our boys are 20 and 17, but moments ago they were in grade school and my mind skips a beat when I try … Continue reading

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Is Reading Dangerous to Your Health? by Elizabeth Goddard

I have enough writing deadlines these days (which is a good thing) that my health might be suffering.  Okay, there’s really no question. And that’s a bad thing. You see, I don’t have time to do much more than write, … Continue reading

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Your Opinon of Audio Books Please by James L. Rubart

When Brilliance Audio bought the rights to my first novel ROOMS, I asked if I could try out to be the narrator. They said, “Sure, send us a sample.” I recorded the first chapter, sent it to them, and they … Continue reading

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Readers Touch Lives by Vicki Hinze

  Most writers write because they have something to say they want others to hear. Something that the writer deems significant enough to sacrifice time doing other things—children and family and hobbies—to say. Writing requires sacrifice. That’s pretty common knowledge … 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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‘Tis the Season…for a Christmas Tale

Here it comes, no matter what we say or do, or don’t say or do–Christmas time! Parties, programs, cooking, shopping, wrapping, lines, eating, watching favorite movies we grew up with and finding new favorites. There is something about Christmas time that … Continue reading

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Priorities and A Yielded Life

Hello Dear Christian Readers and Friends. It has been only one weekend since Thanksgiving Day and I am hoping you all had a great day celebrating the goodness of God with your family and friends. I sure did. Even on … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!

  Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s make a few lists. A. I wrote several pages listing everything that I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. I started with breathing. That’s right. We should be thankful for each and every breath. If you start there … Continue reading

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This Cracked Me Up by James L. Rubart

As novelists we strive to craft words and stories that stir emotions in our readers. One guidelines we all use to make this happen is to avoid clichés. Clichés dumb down writing, bore people, and tell our readers we didn’t … 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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