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New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2025)

June 2025 New Releases

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website

Children���s/ Picture Book:

If Jesus Came To My School by April Graney — A young girl learns how Jesus���s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion. (Children���s Picture Book from Waterbrook/Multnomah [Penguin Random House])

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Phooey Kerflooey vs the Battle Squirrel by Kristen Joy Wilks — Phooey Kerflooey has finally found a home of her own.
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Motivation vs. Overwhelm (Guest Post)

Image by WOKANDAPIX from PixabayMotivation vs. Overwhelmby Steph Beth Nickel

Are your shelves bowing under the weight of unread skills development books?

Have you subscribed to a plethora of podcasts to develop as a writer?

Do you sign up for innumerable courses you never complete?

If so���

Welcome to the club!

This book comes highly recommended. If I read that book, I���ll have the motivation to complete my WIP. If I buy this bestseller, I���ll be sure to accomplish my...

New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2025)

May 2025 New Releases

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website

Biblical Romance:

Mantle by Dana McNeely — Faith. Redemption. The cost of leadership. Will the next generation rise to the challenge and uphold the legacy of Elijah, or will they falter under the weight of the mantle? (Biblical Romance from Mountain Brook Ink)

Children���s Middle-grade/Chapter book:

Dixie Randolph and the Mystery of Willow Creek by MaryAnn Diorio — A twelve-year-old ...

Review: Vinyl Resting Place, by Olivia Blacke

Vinyl Resting Place, by Olivia Blacke (St. Martin���s, 2023)

They grew up in their grandparents��� record store. Between fond memories and family ties, it���s no surprise when three Texan sisters open a combination record shop and coffee bar on the original site.

In the small town of Cedar River, just outside of Austin, everyone remembers the Jessup sisters���and the store. The grand reopening draws a crowd���including a murderer.

Juni (Juniper) is the youngest, recently moved back...

Double E-Book Sale

For under $2, get books 1 and 2 to start the Green Dory Inn Mystery series. International (US, CA, UK, AU, NZ, Europe). Multiple retailers. Ends May 11, 2025. Buy link: https://books2read.com/unknownenemy or click the image above.Buy link: https://books2read.com/hidden-secrets or click the image above.The post Double E-Book Sale first appeared on Janet Sketchley.

Not Second Best (Guest Post)

Image by StockSnap from PixabayNot Second Bestby Steph Beth Nickel

I���ll write a book when���

I���ll write my next book when���

There are countless numbers of people who would like to write a book ���some day,��� whether it���s their first or thirty first. In fact, you may be one of them. I know I am.

I have numerous ideas for books I���d like to write and self-publish, but will I get around to it? We���ll see.

For now, my life is filled with editing others��� manuscripts...

New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2025)

April 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website


Contemporary Romance:



Earning the Veteran’s Trust by Lisa Jordan — After leaving the navy, Mallory Stone plans to buy her best friend’s fruit farm, a safe place to raise her son and adopt senior dogs like her dear Rosie. Until her ex-husband, Jonah Hayes, drops a bombshell: he wants the same farm…and they’re still legally married. A trial partnership running the farm means the former m...

Review: What We Hide, by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker

What We Hide, by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker (Thomas Nelson, 2024)

A crumbling southern US university. A couple whose marriage shattered with the death of their toddler. A cache of artifacts that seem to be being sold with illegal provenance papers. And… a corpse.

Savannah and Hezekiah Webster might have survived losing their daughter—if he hadn’t turned to alcohol. Two years later, Hez claims to have changed. Savannah doesn’t dare risk her heart again, but when she becomes a person ...

16 Christian Books for Free

Load up your e-reader���or just take a few. For the month of April 2025, you can get up to 16 free Christian books from 16 authors in a variety of genres. (Psst: one of those books is mine!)

Check out the list here, and choose any that catch your interest. This is a “newsletter magnet” promotion, introducing readers to new-to-you authors by way of newsletter signups in exchange for a free ebook. You’re never obligated to keep the subscription, but I do suggest you check out the first few ...

Are You Aging or Maturing as a Writer? (Guest Post)

Photo credit: PixabayAre You Aging or Maturing as a Writer?by Steph Beth Nickel

Last month we discussed the choices we have as readers. Are we aging, which can be seen in the context of the challenges we face as we grow older, or are we maturing, learning from and applying what we discover with each passing year?

This month let���s ask the same question of ourselves as writers.

Below are some thoughts on what maturing as a writer could look like:

Tips for Writers

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