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 …

Sworn to Protect

Sworn to Protect By DiAnn Mills Border patrol agent Danika Morales still struggles to recover from the death of her husband two years before. Alex, a handsome emergency room doctor, seems like just the person to help her heal move forward with life. But then Danika discovers that a contract has been put out on her life by the people …

UNFILTERED at Quad-Cities Christian Writers Conference

Every so often, I forget myself and say something in public that draws attention. Like the other day, for instance. I went into a restaurant in which I intend to set a scene in my latest book. I studied the furnishings and decorations and the placement of the kitchen and serving areas. No doubt my behavior did look a little …

Happy Resurrection Day!

When I woke this morning, there was a Bible verse running through my mind. “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Cor 5:17) I know that’s true all the time, but there’s a special feeling of newness on Easter morning, isn’t there? It’s a day of freshness …

Sing Along

Going to the gym is not among my favorite activities. It’s not quite as far down on my list as having a root canal and shopping for bathing suits, but it’s not something I look forward to. Still, I force myself, because I’ve reached the season of life where I can see the Great Migration looming on the horizon, and …

Book Review – Deliver Us from Evil

Deliver Us from EvilBy Robin Caroll Search-and-rescue helicopter pilot Brannon Callahan responds to a crisis when another chopper carrying a U.S. Marshal goes down in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during a blizzard. Roark is carrying a human heart to be transplanted into a government witness whose testimony can break up a horrible child trafficking ring – if he …

Book Review – Chosen

Chosen by Ginger Garrett I’ve always been fascinated with the story of Esther, because it is such a beautiful example of how one life yielded to God truly can have a dramatic impact. Those famous words, “Who knows but that you have come to this position for such a time as this?” have encouraged me through countless difficult situations. In …

TTAC – Interview Q&A Part 3

Today I’m answering the last three interview questions included in the press kit created by my publicist, Kathy Carlton Willis Communications, to help promote my latest book, Third Time’s a Charm. If you missed the questions in Part 1 or Part 2, you’ll find them here. ——— 7. When the book opens, Tori believes that displays of faith have no …

TTAC – Interview Q&A Part 2

This week I’m answering the interview questions included in the press kit created by my publicist, Kathy Carlton Willis Communications, to help promote my latest book, Third Time’s a Charm. In Part 1, I answered the first three questions. Today I’ll tackle the next three. Check back later in the week for the last two questions. ——— 4. For women …

TTAC – Interview Q&A Part 1

When Kathy Carlton Willis put together the press kit for my latest book, Third Time’s a Charm, she came up with some terrific interview questions. They were included in mailings to media personnel all over the country, and they’ve generated some terrific discussions as I’ve been interviewed by radio hosts, journalists, and bloggers. Some of you might not have had …