There can come a time when the past presents a longing. If those days long gone create reminders of people, places, and actions that make us yearn for how we once lived life, knowing it's all gone but not forgotten brings the clarity of mortality . . . and beyond. Words, friendships,…

                                   The CFBA Tour presents Wings of Glass by Gina Holmes, published by Tyndale Fiction. Author Gina Holmes has been forthcoming as to Wings of Glass being the heartfelt favorite of her three published novels (Crossing Oceans; Dry As Rain; Wings of Glass). It can be a rare experience when a novel serves…

        I thought/hoped I might genrate a larger response from authors to yesterday's post. Since I did not, I would guess the idea of a Christian Fiction Ratings System doesn't fly for most writers. The primary reason I'm not opposed to one is for the purpose of deferring the CFP (Christian Fiction Police),…

                                                   It seems there are always new ways to regulate our lives. Not all of them are beneficial, and in fact some of them are intrusive and obnoxious and unnecessary. So. It's been suggested that Christian Fiction use a ratings system on their books similar to those used to identify films, i.e. R for…

  Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save…

       How many times have you heard publishing professionals state they're always looking for "fresh voices" accompanied by ill-defined admittances of "We'll know it when we see it." Inexperienced writers fret over what the heck "voice" is anyway while vexation spreads among experienced writers who aren't convinced these pros are being completely honest…

                        Would love to hear your comments over at Novel Rocket today.   Father, thank you for the opportunity to share my passion. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

      Do you write to music? Or not? I prefer silence, but I have been known to listen to Chris Botti CDs while writing – especially if I want to capture true melancholy. I can't write to music with lyrics. I'll be singing along and totally distracted.  I know some authors put on…

                     Some Christians insist we can't righteously be "stubborn", but we can be "determined". Semantics, my friends. Either way, if you're seeking publication, chances are you're going to have to lose some of either. I know what you're thinking – or I can guess. Of course, you say, you can't be stubborn if you…

  If you've been in or pursuing publication in the Christian fiction realm, you've heard of C. J. Darlington (http://cjdarlington.com/), and if you haven't yet made this acquaintance, please go to her website and do so. C.J. has been tracking Christian fiction for a long time and is the author of two print novels (Thicker Than Blood;…