Tag Archives: romance

Behind the Scenes at a Book Club by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 29, 2015 by juliearduini

I have a confession. I’m an avid reader who has never been to an actual book club. I did an online one once, but I’ve never attended one. Until this summer. The book? My own. The women’s ministry at my … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading by Tara Randel

Posted on July 9, 2015 by tararandel

Summer is here! The kids are out of school. It’s vacation season! What better time to escape between the pages of a good book? Whether you’re at the beach or poolside, slathered in SPF 50 and drinking a cool beverage, … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Romance by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 28, 2015 by juliearduini

Didn’t I just wish everyone a Happy New Year? Well, I blinked and it’s time to talk Valentine’s Day! As I’ve confessed before, I love romance but I’m not a die hard romantic. You would probably catch me watching the … 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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Advice to the Lovelorn by Hannah Alexander

Posted on August 19, 2014 by alexanderhodde

Here we go again! If you enjoy fiction, or reading advice columns, here’s a combination of both as I attempt to guide fictitious characters in their love lives. I believe there’s always a lot of truth in fiction, so I … Continue reading →

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True Love Takes Time by Hannah Alexander

Posted on June 10, 2014 by alexanderhodde

See this beautiful stream? It’s peaceful to me, even romantic. The small trickle of water has made a course down the easiest path, gently moving stones and earth, reeds and brush. Flood it with too much water all at once, … Continue reading →

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June Foster and Why She Wrote Ryan’s Father by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 12, 2014 by juliearduini

Julie’s Note: I had the pleasure of growing leaps and bounds as a writer under the mentorship of June Foster when we were in the same critique group. I admire her writing about subjects that are difficult and even controversial. … 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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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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Love is a Journey by Hannah Alexander

Posted on January 7, 2014 by alexanderhodde

Yep, I’m still writing about romance, both in my novels and on the blogs.  Why? because what beats love? There is romance between God and mankind, and girlfriends (had me some good girlfriend time this weekend, and it gave me … Continue reading →

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Romance–Warts and All by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 19, 2013 by alexanderhodde

Remember your first date with a guy you really liked? If you were like me, you spent days trying to figure out how to shape your eyebrows properly, how to make your hair hang just right, how to match the … Continue reading →

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Love Means Saying You’re Sorry by Hannah Alexander

Posted on November 5, 2013 by alexanderhodde

  Once upon a time many, many, many years ago, I recall walking out of a movie theater sobbing with several other young girls after watching Love Story. Yes, I’m dating myself, but now that I’m older and occasionally wiser … Continue reading →

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Romance Addiction by Hannah Alexander

Posted on October 8, 2013 by alexanderhodde

Have you ever experienced a painful breakup? I’m talking romance right now, though I know the loss of a friendship can be devastating. I’ve experienced both kinds multiple times, and after decades of struggling to learn how to handle a … Continue reading →

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Love For the Rest of Our Lives by Hannah Alexander

Posted on September 24, 2013 by alexanderhodde

            I believe in lasting love with the right person until death we do part–and even then I want to walk hand in hand with Mel through eternity. Call me a starry-eyed romantic–Mel would laugh. … Continue reading →

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In Defense Of Fluffy And Light by Lynette Sowell

Posted on December 9, 2011 by lynettesowell

I’ve been hearing a lot about books needing a theme, that deeper thread, that “message” that Christian readers like to find. You’ll hear varying opinions on what makes a book have a good “message.” As I’ve listened to opinions on … Continue reading →

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