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February 9, 2013
All for a Song by Allison Pittman
Allison Pittman is an award winning author of numerous books, all historical, and all set during different time periods. I first got to know her when we both attended a writer's retreat, and she offered to pick me up at the airport. We had a great time getting to know each other, and from our conversations, I couldn't wait to read one of her books.
All for a Song is set during the Roaring
All for a Song is set during the Roaring
February 6, 2013
Unbreakable Blog Tour
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Unbreakable
Bethany House Publishers (February 1, 2013)
by
Nancy Mehl
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband Norman and their dog, Watson. She’s authored thirteen books and is currently at work on her newest series for Bethany House Publishing.
All of Nancy’s novels
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Unbreakable
Bethany House Publishers (February 1, 2013)
by
Nancy Mehl
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Nancy Mehl lives in Wichita, Kansas with her husband Norman and their dog, Watson. She’s authored thirteen books and is currently at work on her newest series for Bethany House Publishing.
All of Nancy’s novels
February 4, 2013
Turning Life Into Fiction: My Grandpa
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February 1, 2013
Honoring a Legacy of Love
Today, I'll be at the visitation and tomorrow at the graduation celebration for my 93 year old grandfather who went home to be with the Lord Sunday. It's been a bittersweet couple weeks as we prepared for him to leave us. The man has left an amazing legacy. He and my grandma were married 66 years. They had four children+ 1 in-law, 7 grandchildren + 7 grandchildren-in-laws, and 23
January 31, 2013
LFY in Glacier Bay, Alaska
My Review: I had the fun of hearing all about Tricia's trip to Glacier Bay to research this book. It was a hoot to hear her talk about Bud's rental cars, the rugged beauty of the place, and how everyone knows everyone. Hearing the details made me hungry to read the book and I wasn't disappointed. All those details and so many more were incorporated into the book causing Glacier Bay to come
January 30, 2013
Ashton Park Review
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Ashton Park
Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2013)
by
Murray Pura
If you've become a fan of Downton Abbey (in spite of what happened Sunday night!), and you've wondered if a book existed that captured the same feel of following upstairs and downstairs in a large hall in England, then
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Ashton Park
Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2013)
by
Murray Pura
If you've become a fan of Downton Abbey (in spite of what happened Sunday night!), and you've wondered if a book existed that captured the same feel of following upstairs and downstairs in a large hall in England, then
January 28, 2013
4 steps to building solid relationships with extended family
This post is more poignant this morning. My Grandpa died last night after 93 good years on this planet. So grateful for him and his legacy. So glad we made time for extra stops over the years. Missing him though.
Shucking Corn with
Grandma
Ever have times where you think things were much easier 100 years ago? Families lived in close proximity and we didn’t have to raise our kids alone? It’s
Shucking Corn with
Grandma
Ever have times where you think things were much easier 100 years ago? Families lived in close proximity and we didn’t have to raise our kids alone? It’s
January 25, 2013
Friday Countdown: Three ideas for winter weekends
This photo makes me nostalgic for the days my older two were the ages of my younger two. Ah...if only we had snow like that this year!
The weekend is upon us and one of the challenges when the weather is bitter is what can we do? Here are a few ideas and I'd love to hear yours, too:
1) Grab the heavy weather gear and move. Put all those mittens, hats, and scarves to good use. Find some snow
The weekend is upon us and one of the challenges when the weather is bitter is what can we do? Here are a few ideas and I'd love to hear yours, too:
1) Grab the heavy weather gear and move. Put all those mittens, hats, and scarves to good use. Find some snow
January 23, 2013
ACFW Board Meetings!
Today I'm in downtown Indianapolis for ACFW Executive board meetings. We're plotting and strategizing for the future. We're also setting the schedule for the fall national conference. Woot!
The conference is coming up September 13-15 in downtown Indianapolis. I am so excited. We already have editors and agents signing up to attend. This year I will be offering mentor appointments instead of
The conference is coming up September 13-15 in downtown Indianapolis. I am so excited. We already have editors and agents signing up to attend. This year I will be offering mentor appointments instead of
January 22, 2013
Review: Escape back to Smitten with Secretly Smitten
Secretly Smitten is written by four of my writing friends. If you've followed my blog at all you know I thoroughly enjoy Colleen Coble's romantic mysteries and I adore Denise Hunter's contemporary romances. With the Smitten novella collections these two authors pair with Diann Hunt and Kristin Billerbeck: both are brilliant, funny writers. With Secretly Smitten, these authors have returned to
