The bulk of Christian historical fiction is set in America, but what do you do if you love Jane Austen, Jane Eyre and everything Regency? Look no further. Julie Klassen is the perfect author for you. I just finished reading The Apothecary’s Daughter and enjoyed following Lilly Haswell as she attempts to navigate the fine line dividing her father’s world … Read More
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What is a weekend? Downton Returns.
“What is a weekend?” Maggie Smith as Lady Grantham, the Dowager Countess. What makes Downton Abbey my favorite show? Oh, my…where do I begin? A unique time period. Beginning with the sinking of the Titanic and continuing through the first World War, the show embraces a period of massive change–both socially and technologically. Gorgeous sets … Read More
FREE on Kindle: Titles by Tricia Goyer and Lauraine Snelling
There are some fantastic freebies over on Amazon right now and you won’t want to miss them. I love being able to add new kindle books by my favorite Christian authors. This week’s treats? Two of the best authors in Christian fiction–Tricia Goyer and Lauraine Snelling. I have read several of Tricia Goyer’s books, but not … Read More
Ken Burns’ PROHIBITION is Coming!
(Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress) I am ridiculously excited about this upcoming documentary, set to air on PBS October 2nd-4th. Directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, Prohibition is a three-part, five-and-a-half-hour documentary film series that tells the story of the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and … Read More
Book Pick: BLUE SKIES TOMORROW by Sarah Sundin
The wait is over! Sarah Sundin‘s newest title, Blue Skies Tomorrow, releases today. I fell in love with Sundin’s writing with her debut book, A Distant Melody (see Book Pick, 4/8/2010). Her second book, A Memory Between Us, was equally good or better than the first (see Book Pick 9/17/2010). But this third book, Blue … Read More
Telling the story behind the story
On Tuesday, I shared with you my first attempt at using video content to improve my blog and to talk about my writing. Today, I’d like to share my second video with you. This one tells the story of why I like to write Christian historical fiction and how I first got the idea for … Read More
Exploring the world of video
I’m excited to begin adding some video content to my blog and have been playing around with editing software. So far, I have designed two short videos for my current (in progress) book, First Impressions. It feels a little silly making video content for a book that’s not yet complete, but it has been a great learning … Read More
Helicopters or Bonnets–And Why?
My kids and I wandered into the fiction section at the bookstore, attracted by the bright cover art and the promise of good stories. I noticed that my two kids (I have one boy and one girl) went to different areas of the shelves. “Show me which covers you like the best,” I suggested. Without hesitation, … Read More
Walking the beach or working? You tell me.
Writers spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen. Waaaaaaay too much time. We research on the internet, we write, we edit, we network, and then we write some more. It’s good for us to get out in the sunlight once in awhile. This week, I’ve traveled from my home in Oregon up … Read More
Friday Book Review: Hidden Affections by Delia Parr
What’s the only thing worse than being a divorced woman in 1831? How about being a twice-divorced woman? Delia Parr explores this intriguing plot line in her newest novel, Hidden Affections. After being scammed and then divorced by one man, Anabelle Tyler seeks a fresh start only to be forced into a marriage with an … Read More