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Finding Inspiration Across the Pond (Guest Post)

Finding Inspiration Across the Pondby Steph Beth Nickel

My European Adventure is scheduled for the last three weeks of September 2024. When this is posted, I will have completed two of those three weeks and will, hopefully, have a plethora of ideas to inspire my writing. (July 29, 2024)

Writers find inspiration everywhere. From a snippet of overheard conversation to an unusual name printed on a souvenir. From a randomly asked question to a humorous meme on social media. From a crumblin...

Review: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton

Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer, by Tyler Staton

Do you love to pray? Avoid it? Flat-out think it���s pointless? Wherever you are on the spectrum, this book���s for you.

I love this invitation in the introduction:

Most of us get about knee-deep in the Christian life, discover that the water feels fine, and stop there. We never swim in the depths of the divine intimacy Jesus won for us. This book is an invitation to swim. [Ko...

New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2024)

September 2024 New Releases

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

Contemporary General:

Kristen by Dawn M Klinge — In this heartwarming tale, discover the extraordinary potential that lies within embracing the present and opening one’s heart to the unanticipated blessings of life’s sweetest surprises.(Contemporary Romance, Independently Published)

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Contemporary Romance:

Escape to Whispering Creek by Barbara M Britton — Can a gregarious offic...

Review: Abiding in Christ, by Andrew Murray

Abiding in Christ, by Andrew Murray (Updated edition. Bethany House, 2003)

This year, when I sensed God���s nudge to focus on the word ���abide,��� I searched out resources on the topic. This straightforward devotional classic from Andrew Murray has been a liberating source of hope.

What can I say in a review without trying to summarize all of Andrew Murray���s teaching?

First: He takes the pressure off. Yes, believers need to do our part and keep turning to God and choosing to abi...

Virtual Brainstorming (Guest Post)

Image by Gerd Altmann from PixabayVirtual Brainstormingby Steph Beth Nickel

Not long ago, I probably wouldn���t have given much thought to using generative AI as a brainstorming partner. Then, a Christian couple I highly respect shared how they are using it to greatly increase the efficiency of their business. As an author, Kathi would never put her name to something generated by AI, but she does use it to brainstorm possible titles for her podcast episodes and to compile the transcri...

Review: A Quiet Life in the Country, by T. E. Kinsey

A Quiet Life in the Country, by T. E. Kinsey (Thomas & Mercer, 2016)

From the back cover:

Lady Emily Hardcastle is an eccentric widow with a secret past. Florence Armstrong, her maid and confidante, is an expert in martial arts. The year is 1908 and they���ve just moved from London to the country, hoping for a quiet life.

With the subtitle, ���A Lady Hardcastle Mystery,��� we know the quiet life won���t materialize as intended. Emily and Flo quickly find a body and insert themselv...

Short-listed for The Word Awards

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Deadly Burden has been short-listed for The Word Awards! Winners will be announced September 14, 2023. To learn about The Word Awards and view the short-list, visit thewordguild.com/the-word-awards-winners-finalists.

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New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2024)

August 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the
ACFW Fiction Finder websiteBiblical:

A Certain Man by Linda Dindzans — Mara is a young Samaritan beginning to discover her love for Samuel���and his for her. Soon she will be deemed mature enough to marry. Her hopes are dashed when her greedy father brokers a match with the cruel son of the wealthy High Priest of Shechem. When her loathsome betrothed is killed, her beloved Samuel must run for his life. Mara an...

Scheduling Ideas for Non-Schedulers (Guest Post)

Image by Jess Bailey from PixabayScheduling Ideas for Non-Schedulersby Steph Beth Nickel

One of the biggest plusses of freelancing is the opportunity to set a flexible schedule.

And one of the biggest challenges of freelancing is the opportunity to set a flexible schedule.

Even when I worked outside the home, I especially enjoyed jobs without a rigid schedule.

If you regularly set specific days and times to accomplish each tasks���and stick with your schedule���some of the fo...

What���s better than Book 1 in a series for 99 cents?

Answer: Books 1 and 2 Click the image to reach the buy links.

If you haven���t read my Green Dory Inn Mystery series, now���s the time to get started!��

And if you have, now���s the time to share this sale with your mystery-reading friends.

The digital versions of books 1 and 2 are reduced to 99 cents each until August 2 (AU, CA, NZ, UK, US). Find them wherever* you buy ebooks, or use these links:

Unknown Enemy https://books2read.com/unknownenemy

Hidden Secrets https://books2re...