This morning in my Bible study, I came upon a phrase regarding King David: TENACIOUS BELIEF. David knew that God had called him out, anointed him to be king, and even though he had every right to defend himself against Saul, who tracked and hunted him down to kill him, David had a tenacious belief in honoring and respecting God, in the fact that God *had* called him to be king, even though the time had not come yet. I believe we all need to cling to David’s attitude here. So many of us have dreams and goals, maybe even promises we feel God has given us that have not come through yet. Don’t go after them, crashing through doors …
The Year Is Upon Us!
I can’t believe we’re launching 2009 already! How on earth did that happen so fast? It seems only yesterday…Okay, okay. I’ll spare you the boring details. You know the gig. 😀 But i do want to take a moment to reflect on this amazing year. In November of 2007, I felt that 2008 would be a “year of promise.” And it was! Brian got a great new job that helped get us back on our feet both financially and emotionally (nothing like feeling like major losers after six years of financially struggling and battling to get your life “back,” only to have your feet swiped out from under you again). We moved back to the metroplex and found a beautiful …
Christmas Meme
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here’s what you’re supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire meme and post it on your blog! Change all the answers so that they apply to you. 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping, but I will use bags for convenience 2. Real tree or Artificial? Real 3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving day 4. When do you take the tree down? day after New Year’s Day 5. Do you like eggnog? Only diluted…it’s too rich for me otherwise 6. Favorite gift received as a child? a doll that “sings” — you put tiny little records …
Kira Reviews Trion Rising by Robert Elmer
Howdy, folks!! Well, I have the delight today of lending my blog to my daughter Kira so she can review a book (yes, this review is WAY overdue…shame on both of us). So, without further ado, here is my daughter. Back cover blurb: When the mysterious Jesmet, whom the authorities brand as a Magician of the Old Order, begins to connect with Orianon, he is banished forever to the shadowside of their planet Corista. Kira here: I liked Trion Rising because it is like what Jesus went through with all those who hated him and when he was crucified, except with a futuristic twist to it. Robert Elmer is an amazing writing as well, trapping you in the story. One …
TitleTrakk Blog Tour
Welcome to the 1st ever TitleTrakk.com Blog Tour! This week we’re chatting about: The Fantastic Fall Giveaway Contest! Just in time for the holidays, you could win over $335 worth of books, cds and dvds! Sponsored by our friends at: The Grand Prize Winner will receive: BOOKS: Whispers of the Bayou by Mindy Starns ClarkRachel’s Secret by BJ HoffBeach Dreams by Trish PerryPlaying God by Michelle McKinney HammondWhite Soul by Brandt DodsonThe Legend of the Firefish by George Bryan PolivkaFinding Marie by Susan Paige DavisThe Power of Praying Through the Bible by Stormie OmartianA Man After God’s Own Heart by Jim GeorgeEvidence for Faith 101 by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz CDS: Wake Up! Wake Up! by Everyday SundayRock What …
Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins
Dark Pursuit by Brandilyn Collins (Zondervan) is a thrilling read! I’ve read other books by Brandilyn, but this is the first book that all but took my breath away. At one point, I even ran into the living room, rattled off the plot to my husband, then darted back to the bedroom to curl up and finish the book. One appeal of this book is the short, clipped chapters. I’ve seen this style by authors like James Patterson and Brandt Dobson. I think Brandilyn has mastered the clipped, thrilling chapters. Probably my favorite aspect of this story was the ageing grandfather and his failing memory. I ached for him, longed for him to “get it right” to save his granddaughter.Here’s …
2008 ACFW Conference Photos
From September 17-21, 2008, more than five hundred writers, agents, and editors converged on the Sheraton Bloomington in Minneapolis, MN for the American Christian Fiction Writers annual conference. I worked throughout the conference in a few different capacities, but it was still a superb time! I met with the incredible Barbara Scott, my editor (hey! I actually have an editor now!!) from Abingdon Press. In all honesty, I didn’t expect her to remember much about my story since I knew she was working on the macros for multiple other books at the moment. But she had an uncanny recall! And it was so clear to me that she caught the vision and passion for Dead Reckoning. I’m absolutely amazed and …
CAMY TANG Guest Blogs!!
I am tickled pink to have my dear friend, Camy Tang (AKA: Loud Asian Chick) on scene with us today to celebrate the release of her newest book, Single Sashimi. I have to say, this is probably my absolute favorite of her books–there is just something about Lex in this book that rocks!! GUESS WHAT??? TODAY IS CAMY’S BIRTHDAY!!! Make sure you zip on over to her site and leave her a birthday blessing. http://www.camytang.com/ Yep, her birthday is why I signed up for her blog tour on this day. I love that I get to honor her hard work and HER in one sha-bang! LOL HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love ya, girl! Camy and I have just returned from …
Snowbound Colorado Christmas
Today, I’m delighted to promote Lena Nelson Dooley, Tamela Hancock Murray, Susan Page Davis, and Darlene Franklin for the release of their new anthology, Snowbound Colorado Christmas. I know two of these ladies, and I have to say they’re both very talented and sweet women! What is the name of your novella, and where in the collection does it occur?Tamela: My novella is FIRES OF LOVE, and takes place first. I know that working on a collection that weaves together takes a lot of work. How did your team schedule the work? Lena: Working with this team was a joy. We set out our various storylines. Tamela’s and mine were more closely connected, so we had to work more closely …
Sara Mills’ Miss Fortune
It is with great pleasure that I post a glowing review of Miss Fortune, the debut novel by my fabulous friend and crit partner (and Double Crit business partner), Sara Mills. She has a very distinct voice that lends itself so naturally and fluidly to mystery writing that you can’t help but fall in love with the characters (especially Jack, but don’t tell Sara I said that!). If you love Humphrey Bogart, the Maltese Falcon, Casa Blanca…you’re going to absolutely love Sara’s 1940s-era mystery!! And I hear she’s cooking up a *killer* contest, so be sure to visit her website: www.saramillsbooks.com Check out the “official” blurb: They call her the P.I. Princess It’s 1947 and Allie Fortune is the only …