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The Books Authors Read | James Russell Lingerfelt

James Russell Lingerfelt is the author of The Mason Jar and writes articles for The Huffington Post.

James connects with readers at his blog, Love Story from the Male Perspective, and divides his time between Southern California and his family’s ranch in Alabama.

Find him online:website, Twitter, Facebook.

What was your favorite book as a child?

I didn’t much read as a child. But when I was in college, I fell in love with the philosophical writings of CS Lewis and the nonfiction writings of Thor...

Up, Up, and Away to the ACFW National Conference

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By the time most people read this post, there is a good chance that I will be in an airplane on my way to St. Louis or I will have already arrived there. It is time for the annual American Christian Fiction Writers’ national conference. I haven’t been to an ACFW conference in a number of years and am delighted to get to go again.

This year, I am being presentedwith ACFW’s highest award, the Lifetime Achievement Award. To say I am honored and humbled is an under...

Love Without End: “… a feel-good novel well worth reading”

Forrest Gump’s mama said, “Lifeis like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.”

And I think the same thing could be said for book reviews. An author never knows what she’s going to get. They can be a mixed bag.

Which is why I was so delighted when the publicity gal at HarperCollins Christian Publishers forwarded a copy ofPublishers Weekly’s reviewofLove Without End.

I loved the synopsis because it was clear the reviewer got to know and understand the characters. But my favo...

Techie Tizzy

Regular readers know I’m a bit of a techie. Right? Turns out, this is a really big week for people like me.

Yesterday, Apple released their new version of the operating system that runs iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. Yes, I upgraded to iOS 8 at once. Yes, I like the new features I’m discovering. And there seems to be lots to discover.

Also yesterday,Amazon, without a whole lot of fanfare (or else I totally missed it), released several new Kindles: the Kindle Voyage (a new generation of the P...

Christian Fiction Wednesday 09-17-14

I know many authors of Christian fiction, and while I don’t have time to keep up with reading all of their books, I love to tell readers about them. Look for my posts about new and recent releases on most Wednesdays. You might find a new-to-you author or see a new release by an already favorite author. Happy reading!

THE STORY KEEPER

by Lisa Wingate

Successful New York editor, Jen Gibbs, is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing — until a mysterious manuscript from...

Just Write Already

I started off September by getting into a very disciplined routine of exercise and hitting my word quota for the day. I’ve also given up wheat. I’m not allergic to gluten, but I do believe there are goodreasons to get rid of as much genetically-altered wheat from my diet as possible. I’m also trying to be better about getting up, stretching, and moving for ten minutes out of every hour.

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I’m pleased to say that I am down a few pounds, that I am gettingover 70,...

The Books Authors Read | Robin Caroll

Robin Caroll is the author of 22 published novels. Her books have been named finalists in contests such as the Carol Awards, HOLT Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer’s Choice Award, Bookseller’s Best and Book of the Year. She gives back to the writing community by serving as conference director for American Christian Fiction Writers.

Born and raised in Louisiana, Caroll is a southerner through and through. Her passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others. An avid reader he...

The Books Authors Read | Shelley Shepard Gray

Shelley Shepard Gray is a two-time New York Times bestseller, a two-time USA Today bestseller, a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award, and a two-time Holt Medallion winner. She lives in Southern Ohio, where she writes full-time, bakes too much, and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail.Find out more about Shelley at her website or on Facebook.

What was your favorite book as a child?

My favorite book was Alice In Wonderland. It’...

Thirteen Years

This morning I went to get myself a cup of coffee before heading into my office. I glanced at the television which was tuned to the Fox News Channel. Only then did I realize the date on the calendar. September 11th.

Today marks 13 years since that horrible attack upon Americans. Thirteen years. It doesn’t feel that long ago.

I remember clearly all of the emotions that I felt then. And when I look at what is happening in the world today, I wonder if we’ve made any headway at all inmaking this wo...

Christian Fiction Wednesday 09-10-14

I know many authors of Christian fiction, and while I don’t have time to keep up with reading all of their books, I love to tell readers about them. Look for my posts about new and recent releases on most Wednesdays. You might find a new-to-you author or see a new release by an already favorite author. Happy reading!

~robin

TRIED & TRUE
by Mary Connealy

Kylie Wilde fought in the Civil War dressed as a boy and now she’s homesteading as a man. But she makes one lousy man! When land agent Aaron Mas...