Tag Archives: reading

Reading Tastes Through The Ages, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Not long ago I was part of a discussion about how younger girls are often drawn to tragically romantic stories — Wuthering Heights, Titanic, Gone With the Wind to name a few. When I was a teen, Love Story was … 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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Double Minded Readers? by James L. Rubrt

Posted on July 3, 2012 by James L. Rubart

Are you little scitzo when it comes to your media consumption? What you’ll read or watch and what you won’t? Are some things okay in one form, but not in another? Fret not, I’ll stop being so cryptic in after … Continue reading →

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Are You a Speed Reader? by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 27, 2012 by juliearduini

Thanks to a right broken wrist, I’m behind on writing goals. Although my fall could have been worse, I’m thankful I can still Kindle read with ease. I recently found a fun link through Facebook that sent me to Staples. … 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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Comics-Yeah, I love ’em. You? by James L. Rubart

Posted on May 8, 2012 by James L. Rubart

When people ask where my story ideas come from sometimes I say, “From too many comic books as a kid.” That response is a bit tongue in cheek, but only a bit. I do get ideas from the comic books I … Continue reading →

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Will There Be Novels In Heaven?

Posted on April 24, 2012 by James L. Rubart

Do you wonder about that? I do, probably because I love to read and can’t imagine there not being stories in heaven. So, yes, I believe there will be stories in eternity. But I’m not sure we’ll find books there. … Continue reading →

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Is Reading Attached to your Happiness? by Maureen Lang

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Maureen Lang

A friend of mine, author Sunni Jeffers, came across an interesting post that linked positive thinking to reading. Being an avid reader myself, it naturally made me wonder if I’m in a generally better frame of mind when I’m immersed … Continue reading →

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Finding Time To Read by James L. Rubart

Posted on April 10, 2012 by James L. Rubart

I used to read for pleasure. A lot. It was one of my favorite things. (Insert Julie Andrews singing here–and you’re old enough to get that reference I love ya’!) Yes, the dearth of reading comes from the time I … Continue reading →

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The Bond, posted by Maureen Lang

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Have you ever met someone and discovered you shared something special in common? Like your faith, or even a favorite sport’s team? How about when you discover someone you’ve just met is a reader, and you’ve read the same book—and … Continue reading →

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Story Structure and the Reading Experience

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Maureen Lang

Over the years I’ve often revisited the topic of structuring a book—usually when I’m writing the first draft of my own stories. I don’t do a lot of detailed outlining (I like to keep the ideas and associated feelings fresh!) … Continue reading →

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You Haven’t Seen This?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by James L. Rubart

You haven’t seen this video yet? Then I’m glad I posted it. Enjoy.

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Why Are You Passionate About Reading?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by James L. Rubart

I was an active kid—which is a gross understatement. Climbing fifty foot trees by age six, building forts in the open field across the street from our home dawn to dusk, playing football, baseball, basketball and any other sport they … Continue reading →

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Reading Seasons I’m Thankful For by Maureen Lang

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Maureen Lang

I’ve loved reading nearly all my life. Although I can’t really recall when or why I started reading, I do recall several milestones along my reading journey. When I was very young—perhaps first or second grade, I wanted my mother … Continue reading →

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