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How Books Change Us by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on June 7, 2012 by bethrachg

Someone once told me that when you read a book you should walk away changed in some way. As a reader, I should expect the book to change me, and as an author, I should write a story that will … Continue reading →

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Excellence and the Image of God

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Recently I watched an old movie about Beethoven and found myself intrigued by the notion of God-given talent. How can it be that extraordinary genius can and often is at home in someone with no obvious commitment or connection to … Continue reading →

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I’ve Let 4,000 People Borrow Your Book!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by James L. Rubart

Do you let people borrow your favorite books? I used to. If I loved a book, I had to share it with others. So I’d lend it, hoping they’d get the same rush from the story as I did. But … Continue reading →

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Early Church History and You

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Sarah Goebel

Wow! It has been a busy spring for me. How about you? I had been very active in ministry activities up until the past few years when we moved to the California desert. Here, God’s priority assignment for me has … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The (Slightly Odd)Traits of a Book Collector by Camy Tang

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here. I was reading a book on my Nook the other day, Blue Like Jazz, which we’re going through in the college Bible study my husband and I are leading. After I finished the two chapters I needed to … Continue reading →

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Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #21 by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on May 31, 2012 by yvon63

Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! From 5/31 at noon MST, until 6/4 midnight EST, you can make the loop through 23 different Christian fiction writers’ blogs and read new, exclusive material about all our new or about-to-be-released books. … Continue reading →

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The Fifty Shades of Gray Comments Over The Fifty Shades of Grey by Julie Arduini

Posted on May 30, 2012 by juliearduini

I know, the blog title is a bit complex by design. I don’t have time to do this often, but when there is a blog post in cyberspace that garners a lot of comments, I’m as intrigued by the comments … Continue reading →

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Will Reading as a Pastime Survive? by Kathi Macias

Posted on May 28, 2012 by alandkathi66

From the time I was old enough to recognize even the simplest of words, I fell in love with reading. I read books, magazines, newspapers, cereal boxes, billboards–anything with words on them that ended up in front of my face. … Continue reading →

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Words We Throw Around by Lynette Sowell

Posted on May 25, 2012 by lynettesowell

We’re so quick to throw “Christian” words around in the confines of our church doors. Mercy, forgiveness, love, grace. We smile and nod that there should be more of those qualities in the world. We also know that we should … Continue reading →

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The Best Job in the World by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bethrachg

In my writing career I’ve always juggled several deadlines at the same time. Sometimes writing more than one book at a time has been overwhelming. There are days when I wish I had a week without a deadline niggling at … Continue reading →

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Storytelling by Maureen Lang

Posted on May 23, 2012 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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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 →

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Preorder A Dangerous Stage, the second book in the Protection for Hire series!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! I didn’t notice until a few days ago that book 2 in my Protection for Hire series, A Dangerous Stage, is now available for preorder! Isn’t that cover awesome? Zondervan’s art team ROCKS! Back cover blurb: Tessa Lancaster … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading

Posted on May 16, 2012 by juliearduini

With eighteen days of school left, everyone in the household has summer in mind. Lemonade packets face front in our cupboards and the hot chocolate hibernates in the back. My husband plans to drain the pool cover and ready things … Continue reading →

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