A Chat with Author Linda Gilden

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Greetings from Marti Pieper in lovely, almost-summer Seneca, South Carolina. Now that we’ve moved to our new location, I live only a little more than an hour away from the subject of today’s interview, Linda Gilden. We haven’t yet connected in person in the few months I’ve lived here, but we were on a Zoom call together just the other day. Welcome, Linda! I’m delighted to introduce you to our CAN readers. Please tell us about your book. Why write articles? Articles can change lives, instruct, inform, and inspire. For writers, articles can be an exercise to hone your craft,…

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New WWII Podcast with Liz Tolsma

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Liz Tolsma, beloved writer of WWII stories has a new podcast! Tune into her new World War II Fiction Talk on your favorite podcast app or click the link to listen online. World War II Fiction Talk Liz Tolsma All about clean World War II fiction. Here you’ll find news, reviews, and author interviews. The best way to keep up with your favorite books and authors. https://worldwartwofictiontalk.buzzsprout.com/

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Social Distance, Stay Home, Be Still

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Social Distance, Stay Home, Be Still By Christi Grace I have had a lot of time on my hands since this whole Corona Virus quarantine thing started. I’m sure most of us are so tired of hearing about social-distancing, stay-at-home, and all the other newly coined phrases that have been conceived in the last six weeks. But, in this time of forced solitude, God has shown me some amazing things. He’s taught me a lot, and it’s been the most incredible blessing amid what the world has considered confusing and turbulent times. A perfect time to “be still” and listen…

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Book Review: Direct Threat

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Direct Threat by Kimberly Rose Johnson A book review of Kimberly Rose Johnson’s romantic mystery, Direct Threat, which released June 1, 2020. One little girl. Two bodyguards. Only one chance to guard their hearts.   In Direct Threat, Kimberly Rose Johnson has created a book that will pull readers into a sweet romance laced with mystery and a dash of suspense. Sent to protect a child for the summer, Carissa Jones finds her heart opening to the child and to the possibility of love. But first she has to decide who to trust and who is the direct threat. A page turner that is…

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Saying Goodbye is Never Easy   

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Often, when an author begins writing a series, they have an idea of how long it will be. Knowing in advance when to stop gives the author the opportunity to develop their characters and their series, and to bring it to a logical conclusion with a satisfying character arc and ending. Which just goes to show how little I knew about writing a series when I began my By the Numbers series. In fact, when I wrote the first title, No Accounting for Murder, I didn’t even know it would be a series. Until I wrote THE END. Well, last…

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Help in Times of Trouble

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Help in Times of Trouble by Kimberly Rose Johnson I once had a conversation with a friend who was dealing with the death of a loved one. At the same time her career was shooting off into a new and exciting direction. God opened doors she never imagined. She went on to tell me that her brother was experiencing a similar situation with his career. It was all very exciting, but it was in the midst of their mourning. She told me how her brother couldn’t understand why God always ruined the good stuff with bad stuff and went on…

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