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January 12, 2013
A Secret For Everyone Getting Unclaimed Legacy Free on Kindle
I’ll let you in on a little secret. Although the book cover doesn’t say so, Unclaimed Legacy features Lewis and Clark in the historical story behind the contemporary one of Abby, John, Merri and the Old Dears next door. I love history, but I don’t claim to be a historian. And put a detailed disclaimer [...]
December 30, 2012
Unclaimed Legacy to be Free on Kindle January 12-16
Free Is Back! Unclaimed Legacy by Deborah Heal 5.0 out of 5 stars Simulated trip of a lifetime!, October 7, 2012 This review is from: Unclaimed Legacy (Paperback) By Robyn Campbell – Merrideth (Merri) and Abby have come across a remarkable computer program that was installed on Merrideth’s computer. So now they can make a simulated trip back into [...]
December 26, 2012
The Messenger by Siri Mitchell
Historical Fiction As It Should Be Thanks, Ms. Mitchell, for all the meticulous historical research you did to make The Messenger shine. Reading a story set in Revolutionary War time was a refreshing change, and I appreciated the chance to learn more about the occupation of Philadelphia. None of my history teacher ever explained so [...]
December 8, 2012
Cyber Monday. . .Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday!
Lowest Price of the Year! Save even more by buying both books. Order by December 14th to get my books signed, sealed, and delivered in time for Christmas. (Lord willing and the creek don’t rise). Excerpt from Time and Again (book one in the trilogy) “No…There’s no way that would work. I mean no one [...]
No Crib for a Bed
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 to know God through C. S. Lewis’ Narnia stories. Storytelling is even an effective tool for fund raising. One Christmas, when it [...]
Writing Real Good
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 to know God through C. S. Lewis’ Narnia stories. Storytelling is even an effective tool for fund raising. One Christmas, when it [...]
December 3, 2012
How Not to Write Christian Fiction
I keep trying to find good Christian fiction to read. But lately, it’s been difficult to find. In recent weeks I read two Christian novels, one a debut, and one by a bestselling author with many titles to her credit. Both shall remain nameless here. I will not, as I first intended, write book [...]
November 21, 2012
The Right Time to Be a Writer
I was cleaning the kitchen counter one afternoon in January 2011, when my dogs started barking. It was the FedEx truck. The cheerful driver handed me a flat document package. I wondered if it was a belated Christmas present. When I pulled out the packet of papers inside my heart did a strange gallop in [...]
November 20, 2012
Cherish the Christmas by Paula A. Davis
Christmas is coming! Do these words fill you with joyful anticipation…or dread at the thought of approaching chaos and clutter? On December 31st do you wonder what happened instead of wondering at Christ’s birth? I invite you to cherish Christmas as never before. Journey back in time as you get to know those who were [...]
November 13, 2012
Crossovers by LeAnne Hardy
I didn’t expect to, but I loved the book. I think you will too. Honestly, I wondered if a book about 13-year-olds skating and playing hockey would hold my interest. After all, I’m a grown woman—and definitely not a sports fan. But Crossovers was a great story that went way beyond sports. And the themes [...]
