Free Book Friday: DELIVERED WITH LOVE by Sherry Kyle

April 8, 2011By Karen Barnett No Comments

Every week, the freebie Kindle e-book offerings from Amazon get more exciting. This week I’m thrilled to see the debut novel from Christian author Sherry Kyle, Delivered With Love. Her non-fiction book for tweens, The Christian Girl’s Guide to Style, was a big hit in my house last year (See Book Pick from Nov. 19, … Read More

Friday Book Pick: Calico Canyon by Mary Connealy

February 4, 2011By Karen Barnett 2 Comments

So, are you in one of those regions of our country that are buried in snow? Are you feeling a little stir-crazy? Or snow-crazy? I just found the perfect book for you. Historical romance author, Mary Connealy has a gift for weaving together romance and humor. And her book, Calico Canyon is all about being … Read More

Friday Book Pick: Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner

January 28, 2011By Karen Barnett No Comments

Two stories, two women–centuries apart. What connects them? A name, a ring and their ability to choose their own destinies. Author Susan Meissner weaves a spectacular story in her newest novel, Lady in Waiting. Jane Lindsay can do nothing but watch as her husband walks away from their twenty-two year marriage. Returning, heartbroken, to her job as … Read More

Great Reads of 2010

December 29, 2010By Karen Barnett 3 Comments

In the spirit of those end-of-the-year top ten lists, I thought I’d organize a list of my favorite Christian novels that I read during 2010. Not all of them were published in 2010, I just happened to read them this year. If you click on the link, it will take you the “Book Pick Friday” where … Read More

Favorite Christian Authors: Lauraine Snelling

December 9, 2010By Karen Barnett No Comments

It’s one of the best feelings a book lover can experience: reading the last page of a great novel. You know what’s even better? Discovering that your new favorite author isn’t new at all. Her novels take up multiple shelves at your local library.  I met Lauraine Snelling briefly at a writer’s retreat in October and made a note to … Read More

We ‘Otter’ Be Friends

November 3, 2010By Karen Barnett 6 Comments

I spent last week at an amazing writers retreat (hosted by Books&Such Literary Agency) in beautiful Monterey, California. It was exciting to sit around with other authors and discuss publishing, publicity, social networking and how to connect with your readers. As a still-yet-unpublished writer, I found this a bit overwhelming, but also a fantastic glimpse of what is … Read More

Friday Book Pick: Tempting Titles for Teens

September 24, 2010By Karen Barnett 1 Comment

I’m a little late getting my Friday Book Pick posted for the week, but I am still excited to get it out for those of you looking for good books for the weekend. It’s still Friday on the West Coast, anyway. This week I’m highlighting some great new young adult titles. For suspense lovers: Brandilyn Collins is … Read More