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BOOK REVIEW: "Thicker Than Blood" by C. J. Darlington

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Thicker than Blood

by C.J. Darlington

Published by Tyndale House



Winner of the

2008 Christian Writers Guild Operation First Novel Contest!



Christy Williams finally has her life on track. She's putting her past behind her and working hard to build a career as an antiquarian book buyer. But things begin to unravel when a stolen Hemingway first edition is found in her possession, framing her for a crime she didn't commit. With no one to turn to, she...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Aggie Villanueva (& Double Book Giveaway!)

I'm delighted to welcome author Aggie Villanueva to WordVessel today. Here's her bio:

Writing since the late 70's, Aggie Villanueva's first novel, Chase the Wind, Thomas Nelson 1983, was published before she was 30 and her second, Rightfully Mine, from Thomas Nelson in 1986. Villanueva freelanced throughout the 80s and 90s, also writing three craft columns and three software review columns, for national magazines. Villanueva was featured on the cover of The Christian Writer Magazine October...

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Belt of Truth

"Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist..." ~Ephesians 6:14a (NIV)



In the last post on spiritual warfare and the armor of God, we learned about the importance of being strong in the Lord, putting on His armor, and taking a stand against the enemy of our souls.Beginning with today's post and the belt of truth, we will study each of the different elements of the Christian soldier's armor.



THE TRUTH

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one c...

Winners, Update, and Blog Award

UPDATES:

My copy of Faith & Finances: In God We Trust arrived on Thursday. What a beautiful book! I love that the cover shows Jesus strolling beside a briefcase-toting businessman. The devotions, written by many authors, including Loree Lough, Virginia Smith, DiAnn Mills and myself, are couched inside a modern-day retelling of the rich young ruler.



Here's the back-cover copy:

Jesus spoke about money and material possessions more than he talked about heaven, hell, or prayer. He noted the...

GUEST BLOG POST: Book Promotion - Back To Basics by Marlayne Giron

    How many of you have been tempted to or have already paid for "Blog Tours"?  Did it increase your book sales? What about an expensive book trailer? Fun, but did it bring more book sales?  When it comes to book sales, the old adage still remains true: the best form of advertising is "word of mouth."  The only question is, how do you generate word of mouth without spending a lot of money?  Keep in mind that approximately 5,000 new books are released every month and the average author sells ...

BOOK REVIEW: "The Raven Saint" by M. L. Tyndall (& Book Giveaway!)

In August of last year, WordVessel was delighted to feature author M. L. Tyndall. (You can read the interview here.) When she spoke about the themes and scripture references for her books, I knew that I wanted to read some of her work in spite of the face that I'm not a big historical fiction fan.



So when the opportunity presented itself for me to review the third book in the Charles Towne Belles series, I jumped at it. And I am SO glad I did!



I really identified with the main character, ...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Marcia Laycock (& Book Giveaway!)

WordVessel is pleased to welcome author Marcia Laycock. Here's her bio:



 Marcia's devotionals are distributed to thousands. Her novel, One Smooth Stone, won the Best New Canadian Christian Author Award in 2006. Marcia is a sought-after speaker. Visit www.vinemarc.com



How did you come to be a writer?



I started writing short stories and poems for my dolls. They didn't complain so I kept it up. :) Then my aunt gave me a copy of Emily of New Moon for my eleventh birthday. I discovered you c...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Kent Krause (& Book Giveaway!)

I'm delighted to welcome author Kent Krause to WordVessel. Here's his bio:

Kent Krause grew up in Des Moines, Iowa. After completing bachelor's and master's programs at Iowa State University, he earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. For the past nine years, he has worked as a freelance educational writer. His publications include articles in Great Plains Quarterly and The International Journal of the History of Sport, and the novel The All-American King. Kent li...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Linore Rose Burkard (& Book Giveaway!)

I'm delighted to welcome author Linore Rose Burkard back to WordVessel. Here's her bio:

Linore Rose Burkard creates Inspirational Romance for the Jane Austen Soul. Her characters take you back in time to experience life and love during the Regency England era (circa 1800 - 1830). Ms. Burkard's novels include Before the Seasons Ends, The House in Grosvenor Square and, The Country House Courtship. Her stories blend Christian faith and romance with well-researched details from the Regency...

SPIRITUAL WARFARE: The Armor of God

"Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done...