Starlighter By Bryan Davis From the pen of Bryan Davis, bestselling author of the fantasy Dragons in our Midst series, comes a new tale of inspiration, and legends, and best of all, of dragons. Koren is a girl in an unenviable position – she’s a slave to an unusual master, the dragon Arxad. Jason is a young man on an …
Congratulations to Genesis Finalists!
I had the awesome task today of contacting the finalists in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category of the ACFW Genesis Contest. This is my first year as a category coordinator, and I have a new respect for those who have served in this capacity in the past, and for the contest coordinator, Camy Tang. This year there were 486 entries, and in …
A Remedy for Shellfish
When my 3-year-old niece won’t share her toys, my sister reminds her with a playful admonition: “Don’t be a shellfish!” No scolding, just a gentle reminder not to be selfish is all it takes. Selfishness is not limited to 3-year-olds. Sometimes I need a gentle reminder not to be a shellfish too. When I constantly ignore my family’s needs in …
Writing Fiction for Dummies
Writing Fiction for DummiesBy Randy Ingermanson and Peter Economy When this book arrived in my mailbox and I opened it, my husband’s eyes widened a bit. “You have published fourteen novels,” he said. “Haven’t you figured out how to do it yet?” Yes, I like to think so, but I’m a strong believer in continuing education. Nobody knows everything there …
Online Chat with ACFW Book Club
Third Time’s a Charm was the featured book for April on the ACFW Book Club. We had a great discussion! I loved seeing what people liked about Third Time’s a Charm and what they didn’t like, what they thought of the characters, and how Tori’s story touched them. A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who participated. To round …
Broadway or Frankie’s Way
Are you in the Salt Lake City area? Mountain Vista United Methodist Church’s new Broadway-style musical opens Friday, May 7. You do NOT want to miss this fantastic production. And you have 8 shows to choose from: May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 dinner at 6pm, show at 7pm. ($18.00 adults $10.00, children 10 and under) Matinees May 15 …
Rainbows
I shopped for a card to send a struggling loved one the other day, and found one that was perfect. (A real ‘hallmark moment’!) On the front it said: REMEMBER THAT AFTER THE RAIN THERE IS A RAINBOW. On the inside, it said, AND IF I HAVE TO, I’LL COME OVER AND PAINT THE DARN THING ON YOUR CEILING! I …
Southern Kentucky Book Fest
Southern Kentucky Book Fest was terrific year. I wish I’d gotten pictures of all the authors. I sat on a romance writers panel with Jan Watson (author of Sweetwater Run), Teresa Medeiros (author of Some Like it Wild) and Trish Milburn (The Family Man). Plus, I had a delightful time talking to David Pierce (author of Don’t Let Me Go) …
Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure
Andrea Carter and the Trouble with Treasure By Susan K Marlow Andrea Carter is back with another Circle C adventure story! This time Andi and her friends get into some serious trouble when they follow an old map into the Sierras to search for gold. They do find treasure – but not the treasure they expected! Plus, they find a …
Words of Comfort for Times of Loss
Words of Comfort for Times of Loss By Liz Allison and Cecil Murphey My grandmother used to say, “Good things come in small packages.” That’s certainly true of this book. There’s a lot of wisdom packed in these pages, and the fact that it’s brief is part of the beauty of the message. If you’ve ever wondered what to say …