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
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Friday Book Pick: Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner
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
The Devil is in the Details
Details enrich story. They help to create a story world in which your reader can dwell for the length of your book. They can also throw them out. A few days ago, I was watching an episode from the television series, Lie to Me (A big favorite of mine). A young girl had gone missing … Read More
Favorite Christian Authors: Lauraine Snelling
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
Friday Book Pick: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner
October is upon us and with it comes the images of ghosts and ghouls in every store window. This Friday Book Pick is a story that echoes with the voices of accused witches. Susan Meissner’s The Shape of Mercy is a hauntingly beautiful novel that should not be missed. Lauren, a young college student seeking independence from her wealthy family, answers an … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Tempting Titles for Teens
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
Friday Book Pick: A Memory Between Us by Sarah Sundin
Happy Friday! I hope you are looking for a good weekend read, because I am very excited to let everyone know about Sarah Sundin‘s newest book, A Memory Between Us. Her first novel, A Distant Melody, has been my favorite book of this past year (see Book Pick from April 8, 2010). I couldn’t wait to get … Read More
Would Austen own an iPad?
Happy Friday to you! This should be a “Book Pick Friday,” but my sweet hubbie recently bought me a dvd collection of Jane Austen movies. So instead of reading, I’ve been spending my evenings watching fine ladies struggling to find love within the unjust restraints of social class. (Insert contented sigh here.) I can now … Read More
History or His-Story?
Last night I was deeply touched by the PBS documentary, Perilous Fight: America’s World War II in Color. Normally, I do not watch war documentaries. But the color images drew me — and the stories swept me away. Historical documentaries have recently become less about teaching facts and more about telling stories. I was entranced by narrators reading letters from soldiers and … Read More
Friday Book Pick: Two Brides Too Many by Mona Hodgson
Friday is here! Finally — right? Are you looking for a great way to relax this weekend? Try Mona Hodgson‘s new book, Two Brides Too Many. It’s a fun read about two Eastern girls who answer ads for mail order brides and arrive in Colorado only to find their expected husbands are missing. Finding their … Read More