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In the Run-up to Easter…Encourage Someone!

Posted on February 24, 2014 by alandkathi66

Easter isn’t until late April this year, but I always start thinking about it at the first signs of Spring, and the signs of new life that come with it. (And that happens early here in Southern California where I … Continue reading →

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Great Escapes by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on February 20, 2014 by bethrachg

In previous posts, I’ve often written about reading as an escape. Years ago, I read as much nonfiction as fiction. Self-help books, mostly. But these days I’m all about writing and reading fiction. The last few weeks, several family members … Continue reading →

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Are Readers Seeing The Change?

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Lately there has been so much talk about the changes in the publishing world that it seemed as if everyone must see those changes. Perhaps the Internet was the beginning, with a move from brick and mortar stores to online … Continue reading →

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Have You Been Touched by a Book by Vicki Hinze

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Vicki Hinze

This past weekend, I read a book for an endorsement, written for the general market by Skye Taylor.  The book was about a couple falling in love.  Both had challenging past issues and complicated present lives.  Both suffered stunning disregard … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY

Posted on February 14, 2014 by yvon63

“Show me the wonders of your great love.” –Psalm 17:7 At one of my lowest points, and after I’d exhausted all my human efforts, I put my troubles in a box, wrapped it in white paper, tied it with a … Continue reading →

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Royal Reading by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 12, 2014 by juliearduini

So far 2014 has been full of reading for me. It’s a combination of a lot of book reviews due around the same time, a harsh winter, and well, I love reading. My next review is on Valentine’s Day, Rachel … Continue reading →

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Power to Rule Your Spirit

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Sarah Goebel

Over and over again I am presented with people who suffer due to what goes on in their minds. In fact, one might say that the history of the human race is mostly centered on a battle for the mind. … Continue reading →

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An Oyster’s Tale

Posted on February 7, 2014 by kristenheitzmann

When it comes to writing, I guess I’m an irritated oyster. I’ll be going along and realize there’s something inside that’s a little rough, a little edgy. It doesn’t sit right. It feels wrong. I take a look. Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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Daily Progress

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Maureen Lang

I have a friend who set a daily writing goal of 1,000 words per day. For her that means fiction writing, so a blog post like this wouldn’t count, or any other social networking writing. A thousand words per day … Continue reading →

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The Language of Romance by Hannah Alexander

Posted on February 4, 2014 by alexanderhodde

    This is a true incident, so some points were changed to protect identities. I was talking with a friend lately about the language of love. He’s seeing someone who is kind, witty, and always telling him how much … Continue reading →

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Super-Book Sunday by Kathi Macias

Posted on February 3, 2014 by alandkathi66

Along with millions of others, I watched the Super Bowl yesterday, cheering my team (thankfully, the Seahawks!) on and enjoying time spent with friends/family. Then, when it was over, I checked my email, where I found a note from an … Continue reading →

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Get On the Right Path for 2014 by Tara Randel

Posted on January 30, 2014 by tararandel

At the church I attend, my pastor has declared 2014 as the Year of the Sword. This year we are going to read the Word of God more and listen to what God has to say to us.  For the … Continue reading →

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Beating the January Blues by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 29, 2014 by juliearduini

Last week Maureen shared a great post about reading and hibernation. Living in northeast Ohio we’ve had 7 snow (cold) days, thundersnow, rolling snow, and two visits from something called the polar vortex. It’s been a long January and like … Continue reading →

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Surviving hibernation with a good book!

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Maureen Lang

Our yard has pretty much looked like this all winter . . . which  means the roads are often slick and the temps are below freezing. I end up staying home whenever possible. This might be torture for some, but … Continue reading →

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A Romance with Nature by Hannah Alexander

Posted on January 21, 2014 by alexanderhodde

    I’ve been a nature freak (no, not a freak of nature)  for so long I never stopped to wonder who placed this love in my heart. From my earliest memories I loved to wander–much to Mom’s dismay. I … Continue reading →

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