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THINKING AHEAD by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on December 16, 2011 by yvon63

I can easily get caught up in the Christmas season and before i realize it, the New Year is upon me. But I’ve found it productive to take time for thinking about my writing and personal goals for the New … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas Review by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on December 15, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

Go to your nearest bookstore or go online and buy the book, The Spirit of Christmas, as soon as you can. Curl up in your favorite chair with a cup of hot tea and read this wonderful Christmas collection. Cecil … Continue reading →

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Beyond Rudolph by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 14, 2011 by juliearduini

I grew up with the Rankin/Bass produced TV Christmas specials and with as many advances as I’ve seen in technology, nothing new in the Christmas special offerings can hold a candle to those first programs. One of my favorites was … Continue reading →

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Conversations With The Gods by James L. Rubart

Posted on December 13, 2011 by James L. Rubart

At twelve years old I had two dreams: Play in the NFL and be a writer. To me, athletes and authors were gods. Some floated higher than others, but none touched the ground like we humans did. So in the … Continue reading →

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Writing about my favorite Christmas memory–will you add yours?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by alandkathi66

It was Christmas Eve, my favorite night of the year, as we sat shoulder-to-shoulder on a rear pew in the quaint but packed country church. I had been a Christian for slightly less than ten years, but each day since … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Fluffy And Light by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lynettesowell

I’ve been hearing a lot about books needing a theme, that deeper thread, that “message” that Christian readers like to find. You’ll hear varying opinions on what makes a book have a good “message.” As I’ve listened to opinions on … Continue reading →

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The Fat Man That Never Came Back by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on December 8, 2011 by bethrachg

  Did the title grab your attention? Did it make you want to read more of this post? If so, then it had the desired effect.  I’m currently teaching my youngest son to read. He wasn’t interested in reading this … Continue reading →

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Word Games, Posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I think I’ve been in love with words since I was a child. I once aspired to read through the dictionary in its entirety, but never made it all the way through, at least not consecutively—I often just read randomly … Continue reading →

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Ebook Readers and My Parents by Camy Tang

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! I was talking to my mom the other day about ebook readers, because my aunty has just bought an iPad which she wants to use for two main purposes: to play games and to read books. My aunty … Continue reading →

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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 →

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A Time to Let Go by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on December 2, 2011 by yvon63

A student asked me if a writer has the luxury to say, “I’m done? It always seems that something needs fixing.” I responded that, yes, there is a time when a writer must say, “I’m all done.” And a lot … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Journey Home Review by Yvonne Ortega

Posted on December 1, 2011 by freeyvonne7777

A Christmas Journey Home by Kathi Macias is not a warm fuzzy novel. Kathi Macias is a master at writing novels that make the readers think and question the depth of their beliefs. In this novel, she doesn’t disappoint her … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Surprise: Rejection

Posted on November 30, 2011 by juliearduini

I enjoyed a lot of nice surprises this month. My sister delivered a beautiful baby boy the day before Thanksgiving, erasing the memory our family held for years where that day was always the day our baby nearly died. Talk … Continue reading →

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Do We Fear Our Rescuer? by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 29, 2011 by alexanderhodde

Our pastor preached a fascinating sermon the other day, and pointed out something I had never considered. We all know that the first time the disciples got into trouble on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus was already with them on … Continue reading →

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POP: A Journey in the Light by Sarah Goebel

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Sarah Goebel

I do hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and I pray the heart of Thanksgiving continues with us all each day throughout the year ahead. I want to share a book with you that we recently published through our … Continue reading →

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