November 2016 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Biblical: Slender Reeds: Jochebed’s Hope by Texie Susan Gregory — In […]
November 1, 2016
Without setting, our characters float in space, undefined and ungrounded. We need setting to give us a framework in which the characters and the story move. Some settings are utopian,
Accountability is an important aspect of growth in any area of life. When I joined Weight Watchers eight years ago, I paid them good money to keep me accountable. I
This first book in the Serena Jones Mystery series begins with the words: “I should have listened to my mother.” The story ends with the same words, but don’t jump
I think the most challenging aspect of Independent Publishing is staying with it. Remaining faithful in the face of uncertainty, whether that refers to actual skills or wondering when the
I know. You already have stacks of books to read, either beside your bed or next to the couch or on your e-reader. But, as readers /writers, we know there
October 4, 2016
One of the aspects of fiction that gives me the most grief (she says, tongue in cheek) is Conflict. I hate conflict. I’m a middle child. A peacemaker. When my
What’s different about writing in summer as opposed to any other time of the year? In my world, the difference lies in the host of other activities and jobs calling
September 20, 2016
For me, this book started out slowly. I continued reading anyway, and I’m glad I did, because it turned out to be well worth the time commitment. The story in
I recently read a blogpost on the Novel Rocket site that tweaked my interest because it’s about indie publishing. It’s written by Michelle Griep, an amazing Christian author who, incidentally,