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June 30, 2014
The Books Authors Read | Suzanne Woods Fisher
Suzanne Woods Fisher lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has one husband, four children, one son-in-law, a two-year old grandson who makes everybody laugh, another little grandbaby on the way (due on Christmas eve!) and raises puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind.Her first novel,Copper Star, a World War II love story, was published by a small press (Vintage Inspirations) and received three literary awards. It opened the door to a literary agent, Joyce Hart. The agent knew...
June 27, 2014
The Books Authors Read | Margaret Brownley, Robin Lee Hatcher, Mary Connealy, Debra Clopton
Today, I’m featuring the authors ofFour Weddings and a Kiss. Which means I get to play too! I hope you enjoy reading all the answers.
Margaret Brownley is a New York Times best-selling author and has penned more than thirty novels. Her books have won numerous awards and has written for a TV soap opera.
Robin Lee Hatcher is a Christy and RITA award-winning author. She is the author of over seventy novels and her work often appear on bestseller lists.
Mary Connealy is an award-winning author of ro...
June 26, 2014
ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award
Awhile back, I received a telephone call from Colleen Coble, telling me that I amto be awarded the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in September attheir annual conference. The news left me almost speechless.
I was instructed to keep silent about it until it was announced in June at a press conference during the International Christian Retailers Show. That happened earlier this week.
Today, Colleen Coble sent me a copy of the brief speech she gave at the...
June 24, 2014
My Top 5 Favorite Writing Tools
Anybody who knows me at all well knows that I’m a bit of a techie. I’m always answering questions about Macs and iPhones, WordPress and Facebook, etc. I read lots of blogs to keep up-to-date on as much as possible, and I love getting a new device and learning new ways to use them.
I was asked recently about my top 5 favorite writing tools and thought I would share here, in case it might be of interest to my readers.
I have to begin with my iMac and/or MacBook Air . I cannot imagine doing what I...June 23, 2014
The Books Authors Read | Amy Clipston
Amy Clipston has been writing for as long as she can remember. Her fiction writing “career” began in elementary school when she and a close friend wrote and shared silly stories. She has a degree in communications from Virginia Wesleyan College and is a member of the Authors Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Romance Writers of America. She is the author of the bestselling Kauffman Amish Bakery series with Zondervan, which is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Amy lives i...
June 21, 2014
“Sweet on Love” iPad Mini Giveaway
In celebration of the release ofFour Weddings and a Kiss, we’re giving away an iPad Mini plus copies of the new book and A Bride for All Seasons.
To enter, just go to the Litfuse “Sweet on Love” giveawaypage and follow the instructions. No purchase is necessary. The giveaway is open to US and Canadian addresses.
The winner will be announced on July 8th at a Facebook Author Chat. To RSVP for the event, follow this link and click Join.
Hope to see you there. It’s going to be a lot of fun, and some...
June 20, 2014
The Books Authors Read | Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd is a novelist, a mother of two sons, and a passionate observer of human relationships. A native of Baltimore, Kate spends time with family and friends in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the inspiration for Leaving Lancaster. She is a member of the Lancaster County Mennonite Historical Society. Kate and her husband live in the Pacific Northwest, the setting for Kate’s first novel, A Portrait of Marguerite. Kate studied painting and sculpture in college. She has worked a variety of j...
June 18, 2014
Christian Fiction Wednesday 06-18-14
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
STUCK TOGETHER
by Mary Connealy
Tina Cahill, newly arrived from the East, is determined to get the saloon in Broken Wheel, Texas, closed for good. To that end, she pickets out...
June 17, 2014
I don’t know. It’s a mystery.
This morning I did an interview for a radio program, and I was asked questions about the writing process. And one of my answers made me think of this conversation fromShakespeare in Love:
Philip Henslowe:
Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.
Hugh Fennyman:
So what do we do?
Philip Henslowe:
Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well.
Hugh Fennyman:
How?
Philip Henslowe:
I don’t know...
June 16, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Chelsea Jacobs
Chelsea Jacobs grew up with an immense love for words–both reading them and writing them. She obtained her degree in English and has spent the time since then getting married to her high school sweetheart and chasing adventure so she’ll have something to write about. When she’s not drinking copious amounts of coffee while writing, she spends her time reading, playing with her puppy named Gatsby, and dreaming, always dreaming.”
What was your favorite book as a child?
Daisy Head Maisy by Dr. Sues...
