Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life. Welcome to this crazy place. You're bound to find something you like.
"Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace always, in every way."
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Give the Lady a Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 1
The Final Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 2
Ride to the Altar
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 3
Circle Bar Ranch Coloring Book
The Cowboys
A Southern Season
Skydiving to Love: a Novella
The Cat Lady’s Secret
Writing in Obedience
A Christian Writers Guide
Tag Archives: Christian Fiction
The Newest in Christian Fiction Titles
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Romance Grows in Arcadia Valley by Valerie Comer, Mary Jane Hathaway, Elizabeth Maddrey, Danica Favorite, Lee Tobin McClain and Annalisa Daughety — Is … Continue reading
Waking Beauty: Totally Enchanting
His princess was dusty. Arpien should have expected that. Anything lying undisturbed for a hundred years would gather dust. He’d crossed the ocean to find the right sword for this venture, but neglected to pack a feather duster. Such is … Continue reading
A Lesson in Finesse
Rinee Newburgh and Lori Bridgeport are mind writers, capable of the amazing feat of transferring the mind from a dying body to a young, healthy, blemish-free clone. Then the clone comes to life and goes about its business as if … Continue reading
Posted in Authors, write tips, Writing, Writing Tips
Tagged #amwriting, Christian Fiction, finesse, Lisa Godfrees, Lisa Godfrides, Mike Lynch, Mind Hunter, Sci Fi, Science Fiction, Spec-Fic, Sy-Fy, Writing Tips
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Theme or Story: What Comes First?
Which comes first, the theme or the story? Someone asked me that recently as I autographed her book. Did I find a verse or theme in the Bible and wrap a story around it? The answer from others would probably … Continue reading
Posted in Give the Lady a Ride, The Cat Ladys Secret, The Final Ride, The Simulacrum, write tips, Writing, Writing Tips
Tagged Biblical themes, Brad Seggie, Christian Fiction, Faith-Based Fiction, Give the Lady a Ride, Linda W. Yezak, Linda Yezak, The Cat Lady's Secret, The Final Ride, The Simulacrum, theme, Writing
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Reminders
July 4th is coming. It’s our 22nd Independence Day in this house, meaning it will be our 22nd family barbecue. The most we’ve ever cooked for is 40, the fewest 15, but any way you look at it, it’s a … Continue reading
Pat and Talon–Through Katie’s Eyes
When Patricia Talbert first met Katie Pierson, her immediate response was pure jealousy. A natural reaction, considering Katie wrapped herself around Talon Carlson like sparkly Christmas paper. But Katie, Chance Davis, and Talon have history together, having been raised in … Continue reading
Genre-qualified: Remember Your Audience
The first novel I ever wrote was a mystery. More precisely, it was a mish-mash police procedural-cozy-suspense/thriller with a romance subplot. I used my experience watching Law and Order as my guide and sole source of investigative and procedural techniques. For the rest, … Continue reading
Posted in write tips, Writing, Writing Tips
Tagged audience, Christian Fiction, fiction writing, genre, readers, Writing, Writing Tips
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Review: 50 Days of Hay
I met this author and his wife at the Gathering of Authors in Texarkana not long ago. He’s not really a fiction writer; he’s an expert in human resources, leadership, management–things like that. And I have to admit, you can … Continue reading
Posted in Reading, Reviews of exceptional books
Tagged 50 Days of Hay, Christian Fiction, fiction writing, Greg Gilbert
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The God Hater, by Bill Myers
What a stunning book! Bill Myers wrote the quintessential novel involving Christian apologetics, wrapped in a compelling plot and peopled with lively characters. Travis Mackenzie has developed an amazing computer program that tests the different socio-economic philosophies on a tribe … Continue reading
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