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The Next Big Thing — My Work in Progress and Five Blogs you want to visit

Title- The ‘Pprentices, the Puppets, and the Pirate Here’s an early concept cover Where did the idea come from? This is the sequel to A Dodge, a Twist, and a Tobacconist. It’s book Two in the Alexander Legacy Series. The … Continue reading →

For Your Christmas Baking Pleasure: Uncle Vanya’s Bread Balls

Warning: Don’t forget Uncle Vanya’s cast-iron rolling pin is always ready for those disrespectful of his recipe. Make sweet roll dough as follows: 1/2 cup warm water 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast (Uncle Vanya uses cake yeast. Don’t … Continue reading →

Guest Post by Deborah Heal — The Power of a Story

Writing Real Good by Deborah Heal Christian fiction writers sometimes think their stories are less important than the sermons, essays, and treatises of the “serious” non-fiction writer. But imaginative writing has tremendous power to teach deep truths. For example, many, many people have come … Continue reading →

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“Goats give milk?” asked Anthony. “And since you imported everything from Earth, why do you have weeds?” Joan just stared at Anthony for a few seconds, then said, “Follow me.” She led him past a stone shed, then up to … Continue reading →

Guest Post: Author Traci Bonney — Of Hula Hoops, Jewelry Making and The Women of Atherton

Today we welcome author Traci Bonney. We’re talking about her writing process and her two published novels, Chantal’s Call and Brigitte’s Battle, Books 1 and 2 in The Women of Atherton series.   Can you tell us a little bit … Continue reading →

A Series, a Study, and a Set of Books to Change Lives

The Benny and the Bank Robber Historical adventure series follows the tradition of Tom Sawyer, Laura Ingalls Wilder, and even more modern works like the Sugar Creek Gang. In the early 1800′s Benny Richardson begins an unforgettable journey from city … Continue reading →

From The Baron’s Ring by Mary C. Findley

A heavy black woolen cloak shielded Tristan from the drops of rain that began to fall. He pulled up the hood over his dark, shoulder-length hair and let his light, amber-brown eyes pass into shadow. Many identical hoods drew up … Continue reading →

from Empire Saga: City on a Hill by Michael Findley

“What?” laughed another man listening to them. “Spend money on the moon colony? Cut into their profits? Come on!” “I’d rather have them raise our pay, anyway,” The small man grabbed another carton and shoved it into place. “But I … Continue reading →

From Send a White Rose by Mary C. Findley — Southwestern Historical Romance

The building had once been the house of a Spanish nobleman. The large airy courtyard with its golden stucco walls and ornate tile paving had been converted into an outdoor kitchen. In the beautiful fountained courtyard children of various ages … Continue reading →

Guest Post by Vicki Tiede — Interview and Her Latest Book: When Your Husband Is Addicted to Pornography: Healing Your Wounded Heart

Interview with Vicki Tiede Today, we welcome author Vicki Tiede and we’re talking about her latest book, When Your Husband is Addicted to Pornography: Healing Your Wounded Heart. Welcome, Vicki. This book is set up like a Bible Study. What … Continue reading →