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Beloved Castaway by Kathleen Y’Barbo: a review
Beloved Castaway by Kathleen Y’Barbo My review rating: 4 of 5 starsAs the way things turned out, I was able to read Beloved Captive, book #2 of the Fairweather Keys Series before I read this book #1. So, in starting the story I knew somewhat of what to expect with the plot and the outcome. However, that did not deny my experience even the tiniest bit. I still am shocked and amazed and the twists and turns the plot took through out. Especially, at the growth in which the characters were able to grow as individuals and persons in Christ. The story is about three women setting out to change…
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CSFF Blog Tour: Lost Genre Guild
This week for the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour, we are spending a little time introducing people to the LGG or the Lost Genre Guild. At first I wavered on whether or not I might participate in this tour, since I’m not a real big part of the LGG and I do not know much about it. But I figure, even though other people in this tour will have tons more relevant and interesting facts to say about it. I can at least introduce some of my other readers to this realm… http://www.lostgenreguild.com/ Basically, to my understanding, the LOST GENRE guild is a great group of authors and…
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The Red Siren by MaryLu Tyndall: a review
The Red Siren: Charles Towne Belle Series, Book 1 by Marylu Tyndall My review rating: 4 of 5 starsUpon starting this novel, I was not completely enthralled with the character of Faith. She is independent, and feminist, and arrogant. After learning her background and coming to understand her plight I was able to allow her into my heart more. My first adventure with MaryLu Tyndall’s The Falcon and the Sparrow was able to show me that MaryLu was a fabulous story teller. This book was able to show me that I want more and more and that the story is not long enough. I have not yet read her original…
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FIRST: The Winter of Candy Canes by Debbie Viguie
It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today’s Wild Card author is: Debbie Viguié and the book: The Winter of Candy Canes Zondervan (October 1, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Debbie Viguié has been writing for most of her life. She has experimented with poetry and nonfiction, but her true passion lies in writing novels.…
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FIRST: Marketplace Memos (a devotional)
It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today’s Wild Card authors are: David Shibley and Jonathan Shibley and the book: Marketplace Memos New Leaf Publishing Group (October 20, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHORs: David Shibley is founder and president of Global Advance, a ministry that trains and resources thousands of church and business leaders every…
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CFBA: Where Do I Go? by Neta Jackson
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Where Do I Go?Thomas Nelson (December 9, 2008)byNeta Jackson ABOUT THE AUTHOR:As a husband/wife writing team, Dave and Neta Jackson are enthusiastic about books, kids, walking with God, gospel music, and each other! Together they are the authors or coauthors of over 100 books. In addition to writing several books about Christian community, the Jacksons have coauthored numerous books with expert resource people on a variety of topics from racial reconciliation to medical ethics to ministry to kids in gangs. Dave and Neta live in Evanston, Illinois, where for twenty-seven years they were part of Reba Place Church, a Christian church community. They…
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Toot & Puddle: I’ll Be Home for Christmas: a review
Toot & Puddle: I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Holly Hobbie My review rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is the cutest Children’s Christmas book that I have ever read! Having family and friends together is important to everyone, especially friends Toot & Puddle. With one visiting a great-great-aunt in Edinburgh and the other home in Boston, only a miracle can bring them together in time for Christmas. This is the perfect snuggle read for anytime. The pictures and story will make you smile and be full of delight. I highly recommend it! View all my reviews.
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Fertility Facts from Conceive Magazine
Fertility Facts My review rating: 5 of 5 starsIt is no secret that for some time now I have had some cyclic and infertility issues. One day, DH and I were in Target and I bought a copy of a really cute journal The Fertility Journal. As I started using it, I started researching the people who made it available Conceive Online Magazine via Chronicle Books. While I was looking around I discovered “Fertility Facts” and immediately started searching for a copy to read for myself, and boy am I glad that I did. “Fertility Facts” has been such a warm and fuzzy blessing during a fairly depressing time. Whether…
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Holiday Illusion by Lynette Eason: a review
Holiday Illusion by Lynette Eason My review rating: 4 of 5 starsAs a person who has a healthy obsession with Alias (the former TV show) and spy action romance dramas in general, this was a fabulous read for me to add to my shelves. I highly recommend it. I could easily compare it to reading Jill Elizabeth Nelson’s spy action as well. This is book #3 and I have not read the first two, and I did not feel like I was missing anything. I do not know what the first two are about, but you better believe after this one that I plan to go back and read those…
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Quills & Promises by Amber Miller: a review
Quills & Promises by Amber Miller My review rating: 4 of 5 stars*sigh* Is it not fabulous when as a reader, you turn the last page of a book and the first thing you do is sigh in complete contentment. Well that is my reaction and I am certain many others experience with the second Promises book from Amber Miller “Quills & Promises”. It tells the story of the daughter of the characters from the first book, “Promises, Promises” and is complete on it’s own as a stand alone as well. I cannot wait to read more from this author. The story took me into the time of the French…
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FIRST: The Jesus Who Never Lived by H. Wayne House
It’s the 15th, time for the Non~FIRST blog tour!(Non~FIRST will be merging with FIRST Wild Card Tours on January 1, 2009…if interested in joining, click HERE!) The feature author is: H. Wayne House and his book: The Jesus Who Never Lived: Exposing False Christs and Finding the Real Jesus Harvest House Publishers (August 1, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: H. Wayne House (ThD, JD) is a Distinguished Research Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies at Faith Evangelical Seminary (Tacoma, WA). and Adjunct Professor of Law, Trinity Law School of Trinity International University. He is the New Testament editor of the Nelson Study Bible and Nelson Illustrated Bible Commentary, and the General…
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FIRST: Desire and Deceit by Albert Mohler
It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today’s Wild Card author is: Albert Mohler and the book: Desire and Deceit Multnomah Books (September 16, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr., has been recognized by such influential publications as Time and Christianity Today as a leader among American evangelicals. In fact, Time.com…
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Guest Blog (Day 6): Gallimore by Michelle Griep
Questions and Answers ———————Quirky to Serious—————— with Michelle Griep Quirky – Q & A….. Fiction character you would most like to be or most identify with and why?I always wanted to be Lt. Uhura on Star Trek because her uniform is pretty sweet, she gets to wear a funky ear piece, and she never had a bad hair day in her life. If you could ask any person, living or dead, a random question — what question would you ask of whom?I’d ask Mr. Rogers about the whole sweater and sneaker attire…was that really your idea or your mother’s? Some out there in writing land have strange rituals. Share yours.It…
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Faith ‘n Fiction Saturday: Christmas Books!
Welcome to Faith ‘n Fiction Saturday where we get together and talk about our love for Christian fiction. To participate, simply write your answer on your blog, find the permalink of your post and then come (to My Friend Amy’s Blog) enter the permalink into the Mr. Linky. Please also link back to the official post over there. It’s Christmas time and one of my favorite things to do is read Christmas themed books. Do you enjoy reading holiday themed books? Do you have any special book you read every year? Do you have a special devotional you like to use? Have you read any good Christmas books this year?…
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FIRST: Cursebreaker by Nancy Wentz
It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild card on you! Today’s Wild Card author is: Nancy Wentz and the book: Cursebreaker Whitaker House (January 5, 2009) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Born and raised in Colorado, award-winning author Nancy Wentz graduated cum laude from the University of Colorado. Two of her short stories, Henry Cushing and Babi Yar, were…
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Guest Blog (Day 5): Gallimore by Michelle Griep
A Code of Chivalry For Writers by Michelle Griep Strict codes of conduct dictated the life of a medieval knight. For instance, armored knights raised their visors as they rode past royalty. This gesture not only identified them but showed respect as well. It’s this custom that has evolved into the modern military salute. Following the code of chivalry, a knight should be brave and fearless in battle but also exhibit cultured qualities showing themselves to be devout, courteous, and generous. All this to say that if rough and tumble warriors of the past displayed the good sense to behave in a civil manner—aside from the occasional decapitation or two—then…