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. . . is where you have to go whether you want to or not. After all, you’ve given them life, right? These characters who occupy much of the mental free-for-all in the creative wing of your brain must live and breathe on the page or the story dies from lack of oxygen and blood…
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Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should. Ephesians 6:19 (NIV)
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**Congratulations to my friend Sandra Chapman for winning Back on Murder by J. Mark Bertrand for her daughter Samara.** Coming soon: Another book giveaway Interview with former Waterbrook/Multnomah editor Mick Silva Book reviews: Ronie Kendig’s Nightshade; Steven James’ The Bishop; Vince Flynn’s Extreme Measures Today, I just want to…
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Sifting the wheat from the chaff . . . In daily life this is not such an easy plan, but its value is critical. Nick Harrison , Senior Editor at Harvest House and truly one of the good guys, blogged about the call to write and other such things that provide the impetus to…
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Preferences. We all have them. Dislikes. Yeah, we definitely have those too. Have you ever liked a novel and couldn’t explain why? Or at least your explanation felt inadequate to you? What exactly is it that makes a story stand out to you? For me it varies according to the book and author. I…
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The Christian Fiction Blog Alliance Tour features J. Mark Bertrand’s debut novel Back on Murder published by Bethany House, a story that will satisfy a variety of readers. At its heart it’s a murder mystery with an antihero by the name of Roland March who used to be a first rate detective in…
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This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the ways you should go. If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your righteousness…
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Those of you who visit here regularly know I have many opinions. About a lot of things. Most of the time I’m civil. I try to specify when I’m posting a rant. I do my best to ask for clarification on things I’m unsure of, and I welcome more information and other opinions—also hoping those…
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Spellings I love: blonde, theatre, grey I remember a lot of details. This can be so good . . . but so bad, too. Words cling to my memory like static electricity and sometimes produce that continuous sting from the past. I’ve done a lot of things I knew were wrong, but at…
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The sophomore novel, as the second books from authors are called, can be a killer “they” say, especially if the debut novel was a smashing success or even remotely successful. Shawn Grady’s first novel Through the Fire drew much favor and established his notable voice. Since Shawn is a firefighter and an EMT, the authenticity…
