Category Archives: Honored Alumni

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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Ebooks, DRMs, and Consignment Stores by Camy Tang

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy Tang here! I was running today and came up with this neat way to explain ebooks and DRM to people. I hope this helps some of you who are confused about the different ebook readers and types of ebook … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Book Recommendations by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on October 20, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

It’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the USA again. Everywhere we look, we see something pink: pink balloons, pink ribbons, pink blow dryers, pink bottles of shampoo, pink candy, pink jewelry, pink clothing. Remember that beyond that pink power … Continue reading →

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Oh, The Places You Can Go with NaNoWriMo by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 19, 2011 by juliearduini

Mid-October. It’s marked by the crunch of colorful leaves on the sidewalk. The smell of MacIntosh apples and autumn night air. It’s also the time of year anyone who has that novel all figured out in their head to sign … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Prayer Habits by Sarah Goebel

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

Whatever exercises we practice in the Christian life, they are in vain if done without the reading of Scripture and prayer. Yet sadly, most Christians go through life without an active prayer life. They worship, they go on mission trips, … Continue reading →

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A Real Keeper by Lynette Sowell

Posted on October 14, 2011 by lynettesowell

The book of Ecclesiastes says: “Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.” (Ecc. 12:12b) Isn’t that the truth? I mean, yes, it’s the Truth, but just go to Barnes & Noble or your … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Read Just One by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on October 13, 2011 by bethrachg

“You can’t eat just one.” You remember that old Lay’s potato chip commercial, right? You might eat two or three more chips, or you might grab a handful and cram them in your mouth at the same time. That’s the … 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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BOOKS YOU READ AGAIN AND AGAIN by Camy Tang

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy Tang here! So I’m curious, what books are “re-reads” for you? And what exactly defines a re-read book for you? I might be in the minority, but there are very few re-reads on my bookshelf. Persuasion, Pride and Prejudice, … Continue reading →

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Our Responsibility as Writers by Kathi Macias

Posted on October 10, 2011 by alandkathi66

I’ve been at this “arranging words on paper” thing for many years–decades actually–so I’m not surprised when someone asks me why I write the type of books I do, as I’ve heard the question many times before. But I also … Continue reading →

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And We’re Off… by Lynette Sowell

Posted on September 30, 2011 by lynettesowell

Few things draw us into story world like a great opening. During the time before printed books were easy to purchase, before we downloaded books with the click of a button, families and groups would gather around the fire and … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fires with Worship by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on September 29, 2011 by bethrachg

Do you ever have one of those days or weeks where everything goes wrong, or so it seems? I recently attended the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) conference and I’ve been fighting “fires” since my return. It seems like this … 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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Libraries by Camy Tang

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy Tang here! At one point last year, I was interviewing for some part-time library positions. Applying for the job was a no-brainer. I mean, what reader wouldn’t want to be surrounded by books for a few hours each day??? … Continue reading →

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God’s Assignments by Sarah Goebel

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

I am extremely humbled to have the opportunity to blog with the many great and creative authors at Christians Read.  For my first post here, I thought I would share my story about how I became a non-fiction author. In … Continue reading →

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