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Leanna Ellis, author of the CFBA Tour novel Once in a Blue Moon published by B & H Fiction, creates the divorced obituary writer Brynda Seymour with such spunk, sorrow, self-confidence, and self-loathing that we can’t help but find a way to care about her, to root for her, and even to somewhat admire her…
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I used to faithfully watch the Academy Awards, eager to see which actors and movies won awards. Now it’s rare when I’ve seen two or more of the nominated films. To quote the ending credits’ line from “Bones”: “What’s that mean?” What it means for me is simply for the most part there are…
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I was among those who contributed money to Tim Burton’s and Johnny Depp’s umpteenth collaboration in the film Alice in Wonderland on Friday. As with novels, I don’t generally read the reviews of movies I want to see until after I’ve viewed them for myself. However, I did take a brief peek at two reviews…
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Then Job replied to the Lord: "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, 'Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?' Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. "You said, 'Listen now, and I will…
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Some people can never give up on their dream(s). I’m not sure when that is a good thing—if ever—and I’m not sure if at some point they must conclude it isn’t God’s dream for them. If ever there’s a place for taking an X-ray of your dreams, it’s in publishing. Although the author journeys…
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A recent comment on a blog I visited suggested authors couldn’t know if God had given them their stories. Writers who blog often recite the rules of writing novels, quoting the authors who’ve penned them from their very well known and well read instruction books. Most writers present their favorites and quote liberally from…
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I’m married to a tender-hearted macho man who spent 30 years in the world fine-tuning his bad boy image. Jesus wrestled hard for him, and the result is a dashing and passionate Christian man. Don’t think it’s been all bells and whistles for us. We packed a lot of baggage into our marriage, and…
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The stipulations for and against sexual references in publishing cover the extremes. From pornographic to erotica to nary a mention of a single sexual reference—all three might be present in certain literature from different publishing houses. From sordid to chaste—it’s all available under the broad label of romance. But do tell me this: how…
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Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrews 12:3 (NIV)
