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June Newsletter: Featured Article

Laptop to Bookstore – Journey of a Manuscript When I signed my first contract in November 2008, I had no idea what process lay ahead in the coming months (and years) to transform a manuscript from my laptop into a book on store shelves. I’ve been told all publishing houses vary in specific processes, but … Read More

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3 Layers of Knowing-Your Characters and Your God

Knowing the Difference Have you ever read (or written) a book and perhaps enjoyed the story but felt you didn’t really KNOW the characters–their emotions, personalities, fears, and motivations? Have you ever spent time with Jesus, read your Bible, prayed–and then walked away feeling as if you’d been talking to yourself the whole time? I’ve … Read More

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Do We Call A High Priest “my lord”?

What’s Your Opinion? For my WIP, In the Shadow of Jezebel, my editor and I have talked, discussed, surmised, harrumphed, and shrugged about this question: Is it appropriate for priests and Temple guards to call Yahweh’s High Priest, “my lord”? But it’s a question that needs an answer, so I thought we’d include readers in the conversations! LORD, … Read More

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Potent Punctuation–Let’s Get Spiritual

If you’re a stickler for proper punctuation, the Bible’s sentence structures might drive you to distraction. Thankfully, I don’t go to Scripture to learn grammar technique. HOWEVER, I recently found an interesting punctuation lesson in God’s Word… Isaiah Said… In Isaiah’s prophecy of doom for God’s idolatrous people, there came a point when the LORD … Read More

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Who Is Jesus To You?

John’s POV I’ve been reading in John’s Gospel for my quiet time. It’s been three weeks, and I’m still in chapter one because I’m reading with new insight. The Apostle John wasn’t just recounting the details of Jesus’ ministry. He was reliving the days spent with his Best Friend. So, I’m reading with John’s POV … Read More

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Characters–How Many Are Too Many?

Characters—How Many Is Too Many? Secret’s out. Jig’s up. My novels are notorious for LOTS of characters. The two negative comments most common in my reviews are: “I had a hard time keeping track of all the characters!” “The names were hard to pronounce.” Since I write biblical novels, many of the names come straight … Read More

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Book Review: This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf

This Scarlet Cord by Joan Wolf Review by Mesu Andrews   Book Description Hidden within the battle of Jericho is the story of Rahab, a beautiful and brave young Canaanite woman who aided the Israelites by hanging a piece of scarlet cord from a window. This act of faith changed her life by placing her … Read More

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Recognizing “Preparers” In Your Life

A Well-Prepared Field I’m an Indiana girl, transplanted to the beautiful Pacific Northwest at age forty-four. Though I love the mountains, ocean, and emerald-green forests of my new home, I miss the beauty of a freshly plowed field, crying out for seed. A successful harvest often depends on the preparation of the soil. Watch out … Read More

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Would You Choose Rest or Struggle?

If You Had The Choice If your boss/co-workers/husband/kids came to you today and said, “I’ll give you the choice–whole day to do absolutely nothing, or a whole day of stressful situations to deal with,” which would you choose? No-brainer, right? Rest Sounds Best They say, “The grass is always greener…” To a young mom, who … Read More

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Endorsement for Tessa Afshar’s Harvest of Gold

What An Honor! When Tessa messaged me on Facebook to ask if I’d consider endorsing Harvest of Gold, I was elated! I love her work, and I’d been waiting with GREAT anticipation for this sequel to Harvest of Rubies. It took me all of two seconds to respond with a “YES!!!” I Enjoyed It Slowly… I’m a … Read More

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