Tag Archives: Christian fiction

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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Lifetime Readers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bethrachg

Maureen mentioned her non-fiction reader friends react somewhat negatively when she brings up a book she just read. Jim mentioned that he’s facing an empty-nest, but the good news is his wife is starting to read novels. So where do … Continue reading →

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A “Perfect” Book

Posted on September 28, 2012 by lynettesowell

I’m going to piggyback my post with Beth’s from yesterday. The ACFW awards gala was amazing. It was a special evening to recognize winners in published and  published fiction. The air felt weighty with anticipation: whose work will win the … Continue reading →

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Novel Recommendations by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on September 27, 2012 by bethrachg

I can’t believe I’m the first one to post on this!  I returned from the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference on Sunday with an armload of books to read. Usually, I don’t bring too many books back because it’s tough … Continue reading →

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How Do You Choose a Book? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bethrachg

When you visit your local bookstore and browse the books, what are you looking for? What catches your attention—the author’s name, the cover art, or the back of the book blurb that tells you what the story is about. Then … Continue reading →

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What Are You Passionate About? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on August 2, 2012 by bethrachg

A picture is worth a thousand words. The old adage means that a picture will tell us so much more than we can easily put into words. What is the above image worth?  A thousand words, more or less? One … Continue reading →

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Making a Connection by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on July 5, 2012 by bethrachg

Does point of view or narrative form play a role in your decision to purchase a novel? For instance, some people prefer reading novels that are written in first person over third person. For a while, I was stuck in … Continue reading →

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How Books Change Us by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on June 7, 2012 by bethrachg

Someone once told me that when you read a book you should walk away changed in some way. As a reader, I should expect the book to change me, and as an author, I should write a story that will … Continue reading →

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I’ve Let 4,000 People Borrow Your Book!

Posted on June 5, 2012 by James L. Rubart

Do you let people borrow your favorite books? I used to. If I loved a book, I had to share it with others. So I’d lend it, hoping they’d get the same rush from the story as I did. But … Continue reading →

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CHRISTIANS READ MEGA CONTEST AT THE BOOK CLUB NETWORK

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Vicki Hinze

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Christians Read has teamed up with The Book Club Network for a special contest.  Details follow! June 19-21 Enter the contest atThe Book Club Network HERE. Contest runs for the month of June.  Be sure to enter–otherwise, you … Continue reading →

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The Best Job in the World by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 24, 2012 by bethrachg

In my writing career I’ve always juggled several deadlines at the same time. Sometimes writing more than one book at a time has been overwhelming. There are days when I wish I had a week without a deadline niggling at … Continue reading →

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Books to Movies by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on May 10, 2012 by bethrachg

Summer is blockbuster movie season and my family is looking forward to having something to do that keeps us out of the hot Texas sun. Plus, we’re movie buffs, owning almost as many DVDs a we do books. Reading Jim … Continue reading →

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Books in a Series: Print, Digital, or Library– Which Format Do You Choose? by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on April 12, 2012 by bethrachg

On my last post I mentioned I’d started reading THE HUNGER GAMES so that I could read it before seeing the movie. I still haven’t seen the movie but I’m hoping to remedy that today. I mentioned, too, that this … Continue reading →

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Read a Book: 10 Things That Go Well With a Good Book

Posted on March 29, 2012 by bethrachg

I started reading THE HUNGER GAMES because several friends recommended it for the writing. I figured I should read it before seeing the movie because it would be difficult to invest the hours required to read if I already know … Continue reading →

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How to Let Go: When Your Bookshelf Has Run Out of Space

Posted on March 15, 2012 by bethrachg

Sometimes it’s hard to let go even when we’re talking about books. When your bookshelf has run out of space, and you’ve run out of room for yet another bookshelf, how do you let go of the books you love? … Continue reading →

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