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The multiple categories for genre descriptions keep expanding into sub-genre classifications. And even with all the choices and new endeavors to keep defining types of literature, there remain some that just don’t fit the mold and are difficult to classify. Let’s take the recent Christy Awards. You witnessed my consternation over Athol Dickson’s novel…
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Robin Parrish writes speculative fiction. And in Nightmare he writes Paranormal Speculative Fiction. I read Robin’s first book in the Dominion Trilogy titled Relentless. Through no fault of Robin’s, I misunderstood the back cover copy of the storyline or I wouldn’t have bought the book. It’s no secret I’m not a fan of most varieties…
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. . . if my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) Celebrate Independence Day and remember the…
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Book giveaways! If you love Mystery/Suspense, have I got a couple of novels for you! Beginning July 12th, you will have three days to convince me why I should mail you a copy of the featured book. Only one entry per person so no using your pseudonyms, you crafty writers! Shortly following the…
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Sometimes I wonder if Christians remember that apart from God, we can do nothing. Nothing is a very defining word. All encompassing in its non-content. We can’t expect unbelievers to realize their breaths are a gift from God. Their talents, their abilities—all from a loving Father, Creator of the heavenly lights. But what about…
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Well, after a couple days at the ocean and taking the lonnnggg way home, all I’ve got for you are these musings . . . Yes, I had a marvelous time. Thank you. Why can’t we label genres what they really are? "Christian Horror" means it’s scary fiction. Not just suspenseful, not even…
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Christian fiction gets a lot of negative attention sometimes. Some of it comes from those who assume it’s “religious” and want nothing to do with it. Other criticisms come from those who’ve repeatedly been disappointed by the selections they’ve chosen to sample. Some comes from those who can’t find a satisfying read in their particular…
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*I realize the Christy Awards were/are designed to honor authors who’ve elevated their writing and stories “above the norm”. How else can it be expressed? It’s a separate award from all the other acknowledgments of good writing and good books where the emphasis is supposed to be on great writing. As always, every year this…
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Contemporary RomanceBreach of Trust by DiAnn Mills (Tyndale House Publishers) Contemporary Series, Sequels & NovellasWho Do I Talk To? by Neta Jackson (Thomas Nelson) Contemporary StandaloneThe Passion of Mary-Margaret by Lisa Samson (Thomas Nelson) First NovelFireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (Tyndale House Publishers) HistoricalThough Waters Roar by Lynn Austin (Bethany House Publishers: a…
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A second time they [the Pharisees] summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.” He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see.” Then they asked him, “What…
