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June 9, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Carla Stewart
Carla Stewart is the award-winning author of four novels. With a passion for times gone by, it is her desire to take readers back to that warm, familiar place in their hearts called “home.” She and her husband live in Tulsa and have four adult sons and six grandchildren (with one on the way!).
Learn more about at www.carlastewart.com
What was your favorite book as a child?
The Pink Motel by Carol Ryrie Brinks
What book did you read that first made you want to be an author?
I’m not sure there was o...
June 7, 2014
Fan Art: Novels that Inspire Artists
Recently, I heard a statistic that surprised me. The speaker said that from 5% to 25% of fiction readers draw/paint/sketch pictures of the characters and/or scenes from the books they read and love. Really? So many? That fascinates me.
Curious, I asked on my Facebook Page if there were any fans of my books who illustrate character or scenes from my books. Granted, Facebook showed that post to only 6% of those who follow my Page, but I did hear from one gal—Wendy Lyson—who was kind enough to se...
June 6, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Angela Hunt
Christy-award winner Angela Hunt is the best-selling author of more than 130 books, including THE TALE OF THREE TREES, THE NOTE, and PASSING STRANGERS. She spends weekdays writing and weekends taking professional portraits of amazing men, women, children, and shelter dogs. She enjoys sleeping, singing, and scrubbing toilets because housework keeps her honest. She and her husband live in Florida with two drooling English mastiffs and are frequently visited by the Grandest Baby in all the world...
June 4, 2014
Christian Fiction Wednesday 06-04-2014
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
HOPE AT DAWN
by Stacy Henrie
With her brothers away fighting the Great War overseas, Livy Campbell desperately wants to help her family. Her chance comes when she meets a han...
June 3, 2014
No “Right” Way to Write a Novel
I had anew book release in May (The Heart’s Pursuit), and I’ll have another one releasing next week (Four Weddings and a Kiss).
Because of these new releases, for weeksI’ve been answering lots of questions about my books and about writing, both in written form and in radio interviews (live and taped). Since I’m an extravert, I love lots of interaction with people. However, the marketing part of being a novelist is a huge time drain. I have watched it steal hours and hours from just about every...
June 2, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Cynthia Ruchti
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark through her novels and novellas, nonfiction projects and speaking events. All My Belongings is her eighth release (including three non-fiction books). Ruchti has also written articles for numerous magazines and industry publications and currently serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers. Ruchti lives in Wisconsin where she spends her days diving into words, worship and wonder.
Learn more about Cy...
June 1, 2014
May Wrap-Up
Five months of 2014 gone already. Holy Frijoles!
May was the month that Jerry and I decided toreally feed the birds. Last year they just never found our single thistle seed sock. So we got serious in both front and back yards. We have three different kinds of seed in five different feeders. We have three suet cages. And we got this block of seed (about the size of a salt lick, like I used to buy to put in the pasture for my horses). The birds found us, and we have taken great pleasure (and lot...
May 30, 2014
The Books Authors Read: Liz Tolsma
New York Times best-selling author Liz Tolsma is the author of Daisies are Forever, Snow on the Tulips, and the contributing author of A Log Cabin Christmas. When not busy putting words to paper, Liz enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children, all adopted internationally.
What was your favorite book as a child?
I really enjoyed The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. Even at a young age, I loved hi...
May 28, 2014
Christian Fiction Wednesday 05-28-2014
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
PASSING STRANGERS
by Angela Hunt
A train roars over the rails, carrying passengers on a trip that will change their lives. Among the many people aboard the 97 Silver Meteor ar...
May 26, 2014
Memorial Day Memories
You know what my main memories from Memorial Day are? Waterskiing. Camping. Picnics. Flowers taken to the cemetery. Mums. The start of summer!! And above all, today I pauseto remember the sacrifices of so many fine Americans who have served to protect our freedoms. Thank you, whoever you are, wherever you are.
