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Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus!

Christmas is Coming… At midnight tonight, Christmas Day begins. I remember several times over the years, my hubby would wake me up in the middle of the night to open gifts–’cause he just couldn’t wait until daylight. He’s often more anxious than the kids for our Christmas celebrating to begin. Where’s Baby Jesus? One of … Read More

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Laura Frantz Shares Christmas — Through a Novelist’s Eyes

My friend, Laura… In a lifetime, each of us meet a few special people that leave lasting impressions. Laura Frantz is one of those lasting impression people in my life. From the first moment we met, I was captured by her passion and authenticity. She has a wide-eyed enthusiasm for Jesus that overflows in every word, … Read More

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REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS by Dan Walsh–Guest Review by Ann Shorey

While I’m enjoying some much needed family time in Salt Lake, I’ve asked a few friends to fill in for me here on my blog. Author and dear friend, Ann Shorey, has been one of my greatest blessings in the publishing business. Her warmth and authenticity shine through every time we have a chance to … Read More

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Meet Ann Lee Miller–Author Interview and Book Giveaway!

My Friend and Author, Ann Lee Miller I’m excited to introduce to you my sweet friend, Ann Miller. We first met back in 1991, when my husband began classes at Ashland Theological Seminary. Ann’s husband was (and still is) a pastor, and we reconnected each year at our denomination’s national conference. Neither Ann nor I … Read More

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A WREATH OF SNOW–WINNER, Renee Ann Smith!

Congrats to the winner of Liz Curtis Higgs Christmas Novella, A Wreath of Snow! Please contact me within one week at mesu@mesuandrews.com to give me your mailing address. I’ll pass along your information to our generous friends at Waterbrook Press, and they’ll mail you a free copy of this beautiful Victorian Christmas story! Thanks to www.NovelCrossing.com and … Read More

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A WREATH OF SNOW by Liz Curtis Higgs – Book Giveaway!

A Wreath of Snow: A Victorian Christmas Novella by Liz Curtis Higgs Whether you love Liz Curtis Higgs, Scotland, Christmas, or winning free books–you’ve come to the right blog! Here’s a little bit about Liz’s most recent release, followed by instructions on how you can enter to win! Christmas Eve 1894 All Margaret Campbell wants … Read More

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Thankful for Messy Blessings

Messy Blessings on Facebook It was fun to see so many folks on Facebook this year list something each day in November for which they were thankful. What a great idea!  As I read my friends’ posts, I was inspired by their positive attitudes. I knew some of the details behind their praises, and their glowing … Read More

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NovelCrossing – The Intersection of Fiction and Faith

I’ve discovered an online community of readers where you’ll find The Intersection of Fiction and Faith: www.NovelCrossing.com. If you love Christian fiction, and you want to read the best on the market, this is a website you need to see—and visit often! NovelCrossing Has A Heart For You! Unlike the standard reader-based sites, NovelCrossing has designed … Read More

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Favorite Biblical Research Sources

The Age of Information I’m so thankful to be writing in an era when information and research is so readily available. The Good News: There’s SO MUCH INFORMATION out there about every period in history. Everybody who’s anybody has the ability to share his/her expertise. The Bad News: There’s SO MUCH INFORMATION out there about … Read More

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Biblical Fiction Friday–Let’s Ask Some Questions!

The #1 Question I’m Asked Most Often: “How did you get published?” Though it sounds cliche`, I have to answer: “It was totally a God-thing!” There is no golden ticket, no magic potion, no secret society. It was a painful, glorious, excruciatingly long process that–now as I look BACK–was completely guided by God’s hand. However, … Read More

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