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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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How I Got Started by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on October 7, 2011 by yvon63

I was asked how I got started in writing and where I get my ideas, after 50 books. I’ll save the idea topic until another time, but would love to share how I got started. In the 1980’s I was … Continue reading →

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More than I Bargained For by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 5, 2011 by juliearduini

Now that I have a Kindle, there is yet another facet to my reading life. As a writer I read to learn. Although I’m looking at the story my focus is on the “back-end” of things such as the plot, … Continue reading →

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Crying With God by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 5, 2011 by alexanderhodde

  Okay, I hate to begin a post showing a beautiful picture of crosses at sunrise with a discussion about roadkill, but that’s how it’s going to be. So stick with me here. Many of us have tender hearts. Not, perhaps, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 40 Ways to Get Closer to God by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

40 Ways to Get Closer to God Jerry MacGregor and Keri Wyatt Kent Publisher: Bethany House ISBN-10: 0764209183 ISBN-13: 978-0764209185 At some point in our lives, often when we’re in crisis, we call on God for help.  When the crisis … Continue reading →

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Weekend Writer: Relevance and the Math Business by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Vicki Hinze

WARNING:  This is a no-edit zone…   Relevance and the Math Business © 2011, Vicki Hinze   Most writers aren’t fond of math.  We’re into words.  And yet in our industry many are all about the math.  Math over content … 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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