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What’s the Big Idea? by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on October 21, 2011 by yvon63

              Where do you get your ideas? That question is often asked of me at writers conferences and by my readers. I can honestly say that my (and many writers) problem is getting too many ideas and not sure … 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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It’s Storming Inside! by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 18, 2011 by alexanderhodde

We had a major storm last night, with wind that threatened to blow the windows out, rain that washed leaves from the trees, and thunder that deafened me. I’ve always enjoyed storms, but lately they just add to the stress … 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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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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