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INDIE TIME by Kristen Heitzmann

I’m excited to say I’ll be independently publishing my upcoming novel, TOLD YOU SO. I’m blessed to work the past seventeen years with top-notch publishers, but this seems the right avenue for this time and this series–yes, I’m now writing TOLD YOU TWICE. Being able to do these … Continue reading

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The Names of God by Tara Randel

I recently started reading a book about the names of God. It made me sit back and contemplate just how awesome our living God is. We all have ups and downs in life, struggle through circumstances or long for the … Continue reading

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The Individualism of Taste

The other day my husband and I were teasing each other about things we hold dear that the other can do without. Coconut is one of my husband’s favorite flavors; I reject even the slightest hint of it. He fondly … Continue reading

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Experience Jesus

When was the last time you read a book that stayed with you, that reminded you over and over again that there’s a better way to look at life? As readers, we likely get tidbits from any kind of book … Continue reading

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How can I pray for you? by Camy Tang

The past month and a half, I’ve been working on my prayer life. I’ve always had a hard time keeping to a structured prayer as outlined in the Lord’s Prayer, and then felt guilty when I couldn’t do it. But … Continue reading

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LOSING IT ALL: Down to the Bare Soul

Down to the Bare Soul   By   Vicki Hinze   Now, more than ever before, I’m hearing from people who have lost everything. They’re feeling hopeless and helpless. Defeated in life, or by life. Some have lost jobs and … Continue reading

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A Real Character

You know how there are some people who tend to call attention to themselves with an extra loud voice or extravagantly dramatic behavior–as if they’re attempting to be on stage? Yeah, well, I speak with my hands, so some people … Continue reading

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A Vacancy for Joy by Kristen Heitzmann

Recently a friend sent me this quote that has resonated on different levels. “I want my life to be an inviting guest room, where joy can walk in and stay awhile.” Ashley Wiersma She sent it because my house has been a fairly … Continue reading

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Book Release News!

Good morning friends. This week is release week for the latest in my Mountain Cove series–BACKFIRE. Book 3 is another Warren sibling’s story and set against the backdrop of beautiful southeast Alaska. Back Cover copy: NOWHERE LEFT TO HIDE Tracy Murray … Continue reading

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Coffee Filters and Generic Markers by Julie Arduini

Last month I participated in our church’s women’s conference. Our keynote speaker, Dawnita Istre, was anointed and full of spunk. The worship team did an amazing job. The vendors shared their hearts for causes like A21 campaign and the Pregnancy … Continue reading

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If They Have Ears to Hear by Camy Tang

I really enjoyed the pastor’s sermon yesterday at church because it answered a concern I’ve been having lately. I’ve started writing “sweet” Regency romances under my pen name, Camille Elliot, which I want to aim at non-Christians. I want to … Continue reading

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Faith and Writing by Tara Randel

Lately I have been hunkered down at my computer, typing away as I create stories that are under contract. I love to spend my day writing, love the unexpected scenes that pop into my head when my characters take over. … Continue reading

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Be Ye Kind

Once upon a time I had an English teacher who criticized the class for using the word “nice.” She felt we needed to be more creative, that the word was overused. Most of the class members could not have cared … Continue reading

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SPOKEN MOMENTS

The third book in the Moments series has been released. Twenty-four of the forty-two authors who contributed their stories were presented with their one-free-book at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference last Monday evening, May 18. Many of the … Continue reading

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Oldies But Goodies

We love movies at my house and why not, I’m a storyteller and my children have the bug too. Have you ventured into the movie theaters lately or watched at home some of the recent “Bible” movies such as Noah … Continue reading

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