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Book Release Update by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 22, 2014 by juliearduini

If you’ve read Christians Read for any length of time, you’re aware I was seeking publication. Earlier this year I signed with Write Integrity Press for a three book contemporary romance series based in the Upstate NY Adirondack Mountains. I … Continue reading →

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Do You Want Restoration? Or Relief? by James L. Rubart

Posted on October 21, 2014 by James L. Rubart

It’s been a tough year. Tree goes through house, living out of a hotel, dealing with insurance, contractors, mortgage company, wife going through PTSD, youngest graduates from high school and heads off to college (hello empty nesters) … you get … Continue reading →

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How much is too much?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

My work-in-progress, Indomitable, has a lot of–well, everything. Action: wildfire Reaction: how it impacts the threatened town of Redford, Colorado (from Indivisible and Indelible) and involves the firefighters, police, politicians, and townspeople. New leads: Incident Commander Nash Crawford, Hotshot Eva … Continue reading →

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Do You Have A Happy Place?

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Not long ago my family teased me about going to bed so early. Okay, so they might have a point since technically I go “to bed” around 8:00—and in the summer months, that’s before the sun goes down. I also … Continue reading →

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Dear Hannah: Trouble in Paradise by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 14, 2014 by alexanderhodde

First, I have an announcement to make to those of you who have been missing James Rubart’s posts. You might recall he showed us a picture of his house after a huge tree fell on it several months ago. I … Continue reading →

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Old words are new again

Posted on October 10, 2014 by lynettesowell

When I was 13, I joined a teen Bible Quiz team at my church, and our group was led by a young married couple. Our quiz topic was the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and we needed to learn … Continue reading →

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When Childhood Stories Grow Up by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 8, 2014 by juliearduini

I’m late to the party but my new binge watching hobby has been Once Upon a Time. I’m fascinated by the way the writers have taken beloved fairy tales and classic stories and put a modern spin on them. For … Continue reading →

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Choosing What to Read by Vicki Hinze

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

  I looked through a listing of books this morning and one snagged my attention. Migrations, Volume 1: Don’t Forget to Breathe by Ashim Shanker. I’m not sure what about it snagged my attention, really. The cover is black and … Continue reading →

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Divine Moments: God Uses Book to Touch Others by Yvonne Lehman

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

One can expect the unexpected when writers get together at a gathering or a conference. At the May 2012 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, Cindy Sproles told of a miraculous story of God showing up in a surprising way … Continue reading →

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How do you use Goodreads? by Camy Tang

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I’m in a Facebook group and we recently got into a discussion about how we each use Goodreads. I discovered that everyone seems to use Goodreads differently, so I wanted to ask you guys how you use Goodreads (if you’re … Continue reading →

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Memoirs, Anyone?

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Maureen Lang

I have a friend who reads almost no fiction. Although she isn’t much of a reader, when she does choose a book it’s either non-fiction or a memoir. I suppose she might secretly believe reading fiction is a waste of … Continue reading →

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Dear Hannah by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 30, 2014 by alexanderhodde

Are you ready for some more fictive advice for the lovelorn? Push aside your disbelief and read along. These may not be real, living breathing people, but you can pretty much count on someone in the world enduring what they’re … Continue reading →

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It’s a Smoothie Life

Posted on September 26, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

So I made this smoothie: Two little lemons–whole (peel, pith, seeds, you get it)–two palm sized broccoli florets, one whole zucchini, handful of baby carrots, kale and spinach…no, wait, here comes the sweet part: frozen mango, two bananas, and some … Continue reading →

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Life’s Projects by Tara Randel

Posted on September 25, 2014 by tararandel

Last time I posted, we were beginning a remodel of our house. I’m pleased to say, the work is almost finished. My husband is putting down the floor and then everything will be complete. Or will it? After the floor, … Continue reading →

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How Writing is Like Moving by Julie Arduini

Posted on September 24, 2014 by juliearduini

This past year has been full of adventures both in and outside my writing life. I had the opportunity to sign contracts and move forward in the publication process. Most of my time has been spent with our journey to … Continue reading →

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