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HE STOLE MY HEART

Posted on November 24, 2012 by yvon63

HE STOLE MY HEART So much to be thankful for. I have a new addition to my family. My three granddaughters called me to come and look at rescued dogs. I wasn’t sure I wanted to care for a dog … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by bethrachg

  Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s make a few lists. A. I wrote several pages listing everything that I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. I started with breathing. That’s right. We should be thankful for each and every breath. If you start there … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Heart

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Most of the year goes by so quickly I rarely have time to think about anything except whatever task I’m trying to finish. But the holiday season is about to kick off, and although it brings all kinds of new … Continue reading →

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This Cracked Me Up by James L. Rubart

Posted on November 20, 2012 by James L. Rubart

As novelists we strive to craft words and stories that stir emotions in our readers. One guidelines we all use to make this happen is to avoid clichés. Clichés dumb down writing, bore people, and tell our readers we didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Thanksgiving by Vicki Hinze

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

    While this isn’t an article on books, it is a reminder to readers (and writers) that history, storytelling, and reading stories has power.  All can change lives, open closed minds and hearts, offer different perspectives that might be … Continue reading →

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Rating Books

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! Rating books is something I’m never very happy about doing because it just doesn’t seem nice. Someone put many hours into each book and a rating seems to cheapen that effort. Also, I know all readers are different, … Continue reading →

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Taking the Windows 8 Plunge by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 14, 2012 by juliearduini

My husband is a computer programmer and a natural teacher. When we married, he was patient and taught me not to be afraid of computers and the constant changes. As my confidence grew and his work schedule increased, I started … Continue reading →

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An Excellent Read–By Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 13, 2012 by alexanderhodde

I’ve always thought of myself as a romantic suspense reader. After all, that’s what I write, so it obviously interests me. Phyllis Whitney and  Mary Stewart were two of my favorites, among others, when I was developing my taste in … Continue reading →

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God’s Gift of Emotion, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Maureen Lang

One of the reasons many of us read is because we enjoy tapping in to the emotional lives of the characters portrayed in a well written book—and, if we trust the author, we look forward to an emotionally satisfying ending. … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse into My Christian Journey

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Sarah Goebel

When I came to know and accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I was elated and overwhelmed with a sense of God’s goodness and mercy. I could hardly wait to get to my Bible each day to learn … Continue reading →

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Christians Read newsletter

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

The first book in Vicki Hinze’s Lost, Inc. series released October 1st: Lost, Inc. Series, Book 1 Mass Market ISBN: 978-0373445097 Large Print ISBN: 978-0373675302 Love Inspired Suspense THE DARKEST HOURS After losing everything, Della Jackson tries to begin again … Continue reading →

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DO YOU READ OR WRITE?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by yvon63

The tongue can get us into a lot of trouble. Words come out unedited. When my publisher for my Titanic book came to spend the day at my book signing at the Titanic Display in Pigeon Forge, TN, she and … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo!!!!!!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

Camy here! Today is the first day of NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. This month, thousands of people are committing to spending the next month trying to write 50,000 words on their own novels. I’ve loved NaNoWriMo, because it’s … Continue reading →

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10 Must Haves for NaNoWriMo by Julie Arduini

Posted on October 31, 2012 by juliearduini

Cue “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” because it’s almost Christmas  National Novel Writing month, otherwise known as NaNoWrMo. Over 250,000 writers sign on with the hopes to create a 50K novel in 30 days. The participants range … Continue reading →

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Ethel Herr–by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 30, 2012 by alexanderhodde

We received word that a beloved friend passed from this world this morning. Ethel Herr lived a full and productive and loving life. She reached out to those around her with grace and understanding. If you’ve ever been touched by … Continue reading →

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