Greetings from Sarah Sundin in the Redwood State! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author and professional editor Kathy Ide. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Kathy at writers’ conferences, especially when she served as director of Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference in the redwoods. Yes, I mentioned redwoods twice—read on to hear about Kathy’s redwood hobby—and to hear about her latest book as well! Welcome, Kathy! Please tell us about your book, Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors. Editing Secrets can help aspiring, beginning, or established authors polish their writing so it communicates clearly and has…
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A Chat with Author Sarah Sundin
Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to introduce you to our regular host today, Sarah Sundin. It’s her turn for the spotlight, and what a light it is for her new book, When Twilight Breaks. Sarah, tell us a little about this book. Munich, 1938—Evelyn Brand is an American foreign correspondent determined to expose the tyranny in Nazi Germany. After brutality hits close, American graduate student Peter Lang uses his connections in the Nazi Party to feed information to Evelyn, pulling them deeper into danger as the world marches toward war. Your titles are always so intriguing, drawing us into the lives…
A Chat with Author Carol Grace Stratton
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing a former Californian, now a Michigander—Carol Grace Stratton is one of our newest CAN members and a multi-published author of fiction as well as a nonfiction book for frequent movers. And she has a fun dream career . . . Welcome, Carol! Please tell us about your novel, Deep End of the Lake. Ally has it all: an upcoming wedding, new writing gig, and two great kids. But when life turns upside-down with a rebellious daughter, shaky job, and shakier engagement, she leans on her newfound faith,…
A Chat with Author Grace Fox
Greetings from Marti Pieper in chilly Seneca, South Carolina. As I wait out the pandemic in my warm home, I can’t help but think about my friend Grace Fox and what her winter must be like where she lives. But I’ll let her tell you about that—as well as her new devotional book, which sounds perfect for such a time as this. Welcome, Grace! Please tell us about your new book, Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos. This devotional contains 90 meditations and thoughtful quotes written to encourage and strengthen those whose minds are on overload. After…
A Chat with Author Kathy Howard
Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-publishing author and popular speaker Kathy Howard. Kathy’s sharing today about her new devotional book, which sounds amazing! Welcome, Kathy! Please tell us about your book Deep Rooted: Growing through the Gospel of Mark. Deep Rooted is a 40-day devotional journey through the life and ministry of Jesus. Its unique format shows readers how to interact with and apply Scripture, not just read it. The meaty, daily devotions use a simple study framework to help readers be transformed by God’s Word, not just informed. I love the…
A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker
Greetings from Colorado, where the sky is bright blue and the temperature low and frosty. Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to introduce you to author Sarah Hamaker and her book, Illusion of Love. Sarah, what’s your tagline for this intriguing title? A suspicious online romance reconnects an agoraphobe and an old friend. Wow – there’s a lot of information and curiosity tied up in that word, agoraphobe. What inspired you to write this book? Believe it or not, Illusion of Love is loosely based on something that happened to a friend of mine. I can’t give any specific details without giving…
A Chat with Author Dena Dyer
Happy New Year from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing award-winning author and speaker Dena Dyer. She sings! She acts! She writes! And today she’s chatting about how God works through her writing. Welcome, Dena! Please tell us about your book, Wounded Women of the Bible. My co-author and I studied 20+ wounded women in Scripture, told portions of our testimonies, and collected stories from contemporary women. During the process of writing the book, God once again showed us how practical and real the Bible is and gave us comfort in our own areas of…
A Chat with Author Debbie W. Wilson
Merry Christmas from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing author, Bible teacher, and biblical counselor Debbie W. Wilson! The message in her new book, Little Faith, Big God, sounds perfect for Christmas—especially in 2020! Welcome, Debbie! Please tell us about your book Little Faith, Big God. Little Faith, Big God digs into the lives of those in Hebrews 11. God commended these people for their faith, not their striving. They grew like us. Those who tend to be hard on themselves will especially appreciate seeing God’s grace at work in the lives of these biblical characters.
A Chat with Author Jayme H. Mansfield
Warm December greetings from Marti Pieper in Seneca, South Carolina, where our temperatures are cold enough to let us know winter is on the way but no doubt warmer than those where today’s interview subject lives in Colorado. I’m delighted to welcome author Jayme H. Mansfield to the CAN blog today. I know she has much to share with us! Welcome, Jayme; please tell us about the book we’re featuring today. Seasoned is more than a love story—it’s a human story. Eighty-year-olds Essie and Lou are widowed and lonely after long marriages. After online dating brings them together, each must…
A Chat with Author Linda Wood Rondeau
Welcome to the CAN blog. Davalynn Spencer here from wintry Colorado, and I’m pleased to chat with author Linda Wood Rondeau today about her featured book, Second Helpings. Linda, can you give us a brief overview of this intriguing book? Can this marriage be saved? Today is Jocelyn Johnson’s forty-fifth birthday. Frustrated with her passionless marriage, Jocelyn, a radio talk show host, contemplates an affair with her handsome cohost. Her hoped for tryst goes awry when family needs cause her to put the affair on a back burner.Â
