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Here's the latest book by Amy Wallace--Enduring Justice. Enjoy!A PAINFUL PAST Hanna Kessler’s childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who still haunts her memories. A RACIALLY-MOTIVATED KILLER As a Crimes Against Children FBI Agent, Michael

My outdoor office

It's a beautiful spring day here in Franklin and I'm headed outside to write. Thought I'd share some pictures of my "outdoor" office. ;)Make the most of your day! I will too!

Live Like a Rock Star

Know any teens age 13-18? Tell them about the “Live Like a Rock Star” sweepstakes, sponsored by Zondervan to promote  Always Watching, Brandilyn Collins's young adult suspense novel co-written with her daughter, Amberly. Entry into the sweepstakes is easy. And each entrant can enter up to ten times, resulting in a greater chance to win.Grand Prize: $850 night out on the town, including dinner for

Latest in Christian Fiction

Here's Leanna Ellis's newest--Ruby's Slippers. It's a "Wizard of Oz meets Cinderella" tale! When Dottie Meyers loses her ‘no place like home’ during a Kansas tornado, she wakes up to find a pair of ruby slippers left by her father who abandoned his family thirty years ago. With her sister hot on her trail to find the treasured ruby slippers, Dottie travels a yellow brick road with three friends

Nano iPods and God's great mercy

I'm back from a recent trip to Atlanta where I had really good time with mom and dad. A couple of cute things happened while there...When the nurse came in to take mom's vitals at the oncologist she told mom to "take deep breaths, please," and all of sudden we heard dad breathing real deep. Mom and I looked at him like what on earth are you doing, and he didn't even realize he was doing it. We

Latest in Christian Fiction

Check out Elizabeth White's newest release, Tour de Force.A Passion for DanceGilly Kincade is a rising star on the New York ballet scene. Dancing is her life's passion, second only to her love for Jesus, and she believes her faith sets her apart--but hasn't held her back. Chosen for a plum role in a new ballet choreographed for her, it seems the sky's the limit. Then she meets Jacob Ferrar....A

Want a feel good moment?

Click here and watch Susan Boyle from Britain's Got Talent 2009. I love moments like this. Plus, this is a favorite song too--I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables. Go Susan! You've got my vote, lady!

Winner of Giveaway for The Making of a Gentleman

Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway for The Making of a Gentleman by Ruth Axtell Morren. The winner is:** tracy **Check back soon for another giveaway. Books by Randy Alcorn, Karen Kingsbury and Terri Blackstock are on deck to be given away in coming weeks!

There's nothing like "Face to Face"

I'm Atlanta bound again this morning and am SO excited to see mom and dad again. I talk with them every day, especially recently, but there's nothing like that "face to face" time. The same is true for time with God.Like you, I pray everywhere. Whenever I'm prompted. Whether I'm standing in the grocery line waiting to check out, or taking Jack for a walk, or pulling weeds in the backyard, or

One of those "just happened" moments

I was reminded this weekend at my niece's wedding of how quickly time passes, and of how God must love "surprise meetings."Following the wedding, my family and I nabbed a table for the reception and two lovely gals asked if they could join us. We said "sure" and struck up a conversation and, turns out, I knew these girls--years ago! Their parents were friends of ours when the girls were just