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- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Fiction Web Presence category](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-fiction-web-presence-category/) - Featuring Allen Brokken, first place winner in the fiction Web Presence category of the Christian Authors Network Excellence in Marketing awards.
- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Fiction Broadcast Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-fiction-broadcast-media/) - Featuring Judy DuCharme, first place winner in the fiction Broadcast Media category of the Christian Authors Network 2023 Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: Second Place in Broadcast Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-second-place-in-broadcast-media/) - Next in a series of posts featuring the winners of the 2023 Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Nonfiction Web Presence](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-nonfiction-web-presence/) - This is the second in a series of posts featuring the winners of the 2023 Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards. Leslie Anne Tarabella won first place in the nonfiction Web Presence category and describes her activities here. The 2024 marketing awards will open in November 2023. CAN members, please be thinking of how
- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Nonfiction Visual Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-nonfiction-visual-media/) - First in a series of posts featuring the winners of the 2023 Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Mafia in America](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/mafiainamerica/) - Pre 1890s While researching my recent release, Claire, I uncovered several interesting facts about the mafia in America. For readers who have watched The Godfather, it comes as no surprise that the mafia as we recognize it originated in Italy. However, similar organizations exist in many other countries, including Greece, Corsica, and Romania. Wherever there
- [2026 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: 1st Place in Nonfiction Physical Media Category](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2026-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-1st-place-in-nonfiction-physical-media-category/) - 2026 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: 1st Place in Nonfiction Physical Media by Amy Joob for Arise from Grief & Flourish Again
- [CAN Excellence in Marketing Award 1st Place Winner: David Hollenstein!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-excellence-in-marketing-award-1st-place-winner-david-hollenstein/) - CAN Excellence in Marketing Award 1st Place Winner: David Hollenstein! ... 2026 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Fiction Broadcast Media
- [CAN Excellence in Marketing Award 2nd Place Winner: Gina Romero!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-excellence-in-marketing-award-2nd-placwinner-gina-romero/) - 2026 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards 2nd place winner: Gina Romero for the nonfiction online presence category. Gina shares her marketing strategy!
- [Book Review: Bathrobe Pool Club: Tales from the Deep End by Wendy Spooner](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-bathrobe-pool-club-tales-from-the-deep-end-by-wendy-spooner/) - Book Review: Bathrobe Pool Club: Tales from the Deep End Bathrobe Pool Club: Tales from the Deep End by Wendy Spooner
- [Book Review: Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ by Ava Pennington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-flourish-grace-centered-practices-to-protect-and-grow-a-fruitful-life-in-christ-by-ava-pennington-2/) - Book review: Flourish. This nonfiction book about the fruit of the Spirit helps readers identify how to experience the fullness of the Spirit's fruit.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Did You Know?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-did-you-know/) - by Linore Rose Burkard When I studied English Literature at the City University of New York, the professors never included writings by famous British authors that paid homage to Christmas or Christ. Authors like Samuel Taylor Coleridge, William Wordsworth, Sir Walter Scott, and Alfred, Lord Tennyson. (Even Wordsworth, you ask? Yes, though not overtly.1) When
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Learn, Persist and Have Faith](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-learn-persist-and-have-faith/) - by Dave Pratt Over the past few weeks, the first book in my Christian Suspense series, The Home Team, received numerous positive book reviews. That experience has left me both pleased and humbled and caused me to reflect on how someone like me, with several well-reviewed novels in print, who started the journey as a
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - One Fruit of the Spirit](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-one-fruit-of-the-spirit/) - by Ava Pennington Did you know there is only one fruit of the Spirit? Have you ever wondered why you didn’t have more of the nine fruits of the Spirit the apostle Paul listed in Galatians 5:22-23? That list includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. But what if I told
- [Book Review: The Home Team by Dave Pratt](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-the-home-team-by-dave-pratt/) - Book review for The Home Team by Dave Pratt, a Christian mystery and suspense action novel. This is Book 1 in the Home Team series.
- [Book Review: Children’s Advent Stories for Bedtime by Julie & David Lavender](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-childrens-advent-stories-for-bedtime-by-julie-david-lavender/) - Book review: Children’s Advent Stories for Bedtime by Julie and David Lavender. Children’s Literature for the Christmas season.
- [Book Review: Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ by Ava Pennington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-flourish-grace-centered-practices-to-protect-and-grow-a-fruitful-life-in-christ-by-ava-pennington/) - Book review - Flourish: Grace-Centered Practices to Protect and Grow a Fruitful Life in Christ by Ava Pennington. Nonfiction about the fruit of the Spirit.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Beautiful Mess of My Writing Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-beautiful-mess-of-my-writing-life/) - by Jodi Hendricks When I first dreamed of becoming an author, I pictured long mornings with a steaming cup of coffee, quiet hours of uninterrupted study, and afternoons spent at my desk letting words flow free onto a page. In my imagination, the life of a writer looked peaceful, contemplative, and wonderfully distraction free—a rhythm
- [Fascinating Friday Feature](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-2/) - by Jill Chapman Writing has been an adventure for me in a multitude of ways. From the stories I wrote as a middle-school preteen to the weird stuff I drafted as a teenager, from newsletters, lesson plans, and Sunday school lessons to novels, my writing has been straight from my heart. When I began to
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Big 'Yes' Continues](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-big-yes-continues/) - by Linda Wood Rondeau I am forever fascinated by how God continues to affirm our calling, even within the worst discouragement and doubt. “Lord, I can’t do this anymore. It hurts too much,” I cried. “I wasn’t meant to be a writer.” I looked up at the wall of award certificates for unpublished work and
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Nonfiction Physical Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-nonfiction-physical-media/) - Meet Allen Taylor, author of I Am Not the King, and 1st place winner in the Nonfiction Physical Media category of the 2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - I Never Thought I'd Write a Children's Book](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-i-never-thought-id-write-a-childrens-book/) - by April Graney I never thought I’d write a children’s book. My high school friend told me after graduation that she wanted to write children’s books. I thought that was weird. I’d never heard of anyone who wanted to do that. I wasn’t sure what I was going to pursue, but it sure wasn’t writing
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: Second Place in Fiction Online Presence](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-second-place-in-fiction-online-presence/) - Meet Julie Lavender, second-place winner in the Fiction Online Presence category of the CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards!
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Fiction Physical Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-fiction-physical-media/) - Meet Sally Cressman, first-place winner in the fiction Physical Media category of the Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Fiction Broadcast Media](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-fiction-broadcast-media/) - Meet Carissa Lovvorn, first-place winner in the fiction Broadcast Media category of the 2025 Christian Authors Network (CAN) Excellence in Marketing Awards.
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: First Place in Nonfiction Online Presence](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-first-place-in-nonfiction-online-presence/) - 2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Award: First Place in Fiction Broadcast Media for Praying Personalities by Janet McHenry
- [Fascinating Friday Feature -                                                 The Treasure God Placed Inside of You](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-treasure-god-placed-inside-of-you/) - by Rebecca Ondov Have you ever felt like your life consists of fragments that are totally unrelated? Have you everfelt discouraged when you look around at the Super Stars of Christian life and wondered, God, ifI could just focus on one thing…I could….” Years ago, I used to feel that way, until I set my
- [Book Review: Sweet Double-Cross by Sally Jo Pitts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-sweet-double-cross-by-sally-jo-pitts/) - Book review: Sweet Double-Cross by Sally Jo Pitts. Romantic Suspense. Book #2 in the Sweet County Secrets series.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature -                                                     A Podcast, a Prayer Journal, and a Plan I Never Saw Coming](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-a-podcast-a-prayer-journal-and-a-plan-i-never-saw-coming/) - by Dawn Sanders I thought I was just writing a book. In 2020, the world shut down, and I found myself in Genesis 1, staring at a formless, empty,dark earth—and with tears in my eyes, I realized, that’s me. What began as a quiet Bible study revealed a deeper truth: God wasn’t just showing His
- [2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Award Winners Announced!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2025-can-excellence-in-marketing-award-winners-announced/) - Christian Authors Network (CAN) is thrilled to announce the 2025 CAN Excellence in Marketing Award Winners—honoring the creativity, dedication, and innovation
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Why I Became a Professional Writer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-why-i-became-a-professional-writer/) - by Lena Nelson Dooley In January 1984, several publishers came out with inspirational romances--Silhouette, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, Harvest House, Baker Books, Bethany House. At the time, I was an auxiliary rural mail carrier in Colleyville, Texas. While I was driving the mail route, I created a story in my head, like a motion picture. The
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - A Fascinating Writing Journey](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-a-fascinating-writing-journey/) - by Diana Leagh Matthews My writing journey has definitely been just that … a journey. I never intended to become an author. One night in 2003, I argued with a family member and thought about just leaving everything behind. As I calmed down, a book idea popped into my head. I got up around 3:00
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Funniest Review](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-funniest-review/) - by Linore Rose Burkard The Funniest Review: Thoughts on Reading and Readers All writers know that book reviews can be wonderful, maddening, or anything in between. One day, early in my writing career, I received an unexpectedly comical “review” for my first book, Before the Season Ends. A young lady came to me at church
- [Fascinating Friday - Catch the Vision](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-catch-the-vision/) - by Cheryl Schuermann Like many young writers, I once dreamed of writing novels set in exotic places with castles and golden-haired princesses with tiny waists. But more than a half century later, I found myself standing at the edge of a farm pond in the muck helping my grandchildren catch tadpoles. And thinking…wow, I see
- [Fascinating Fridays: Christian Fiction - A Tool for Evangelism](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-fridays-christian-fiction-a-tool-for-evangelism/) - by Patricia Bradley Then the LORD told me: “I will give you my message in the form of a vision. Write it clearly enough to be read at a glance” (Habakkuk 2:2 CEV). The Christian fiction genre accounts for nearly 51% of all faith-based book sales, and I believe it is an awesome tool for
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Long Unsolved Family Mysteries](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-long-unsolved-family-mysteries/) - by PS Wells Awarded Mystery Suspense of the Year, Unnatural Cause explores two long-unsolved family mysteries rooted in World War II. My profoundly smart coauthor, Max Garwood, is a patent attorney and inventor. Max pitches brilliant plots to me and I craft a novel from his ten bullet points. Unnatural Cause, the recent book in
- [Book Review: Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint by Sandra Chambers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-maisie-discovers-her-fingerprint-by-sandra-chambers/) - Book review: Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint by Sandra Chambers. Picture book, ages 3-8. Kids will enjoy discovering unique facts about dogs & other animals.
- [Book Review: The Bomb Squad by Jill Chapman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-the-bomb-squad-by-jill-chapman/) - Book review: The Bomb Squad by Jill Chapman. Book 1 in a series of three middle-grade mystery fiction.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Pony Express Tale](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-pony-express-tale/) - by Donna Schlachter Most people know something about the Pony Express, but few realize it only operated fromApril 1860 through to November 1861. The first ride left St. Joseph, Missouri heading west, andfrom Sacramento, California heading east, on April 3rd, 1860. The idea for a Pony Express was conceived in the minds of its owners
- [Book Review: The Home Team and Home Team 2](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-the-home-team-and-home-team-2/) - Book review for The Home Team and Home Team 2, the first two books in the Christian action suspense Home Team series by Dave Pratt.
- [Fascinating Friday Post - No Fear in Pre-school](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-post-no-fear-in-pre-school/) - Taking a break from writing fiction for a bit, I wanted to share this raw and rare post. As authors, our stories stem from our daily lives, and this process requires honesty at every turn. So here's a bit of honesty for you - I just left my grandson’s preschool open house. He led me
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Interview with Diana Leagh Matthews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-interview-with-diana-leagh-matthews/) - Q - What has God called you to do where your first thought may have been "Are you kidding me?" In 2004, I served a church as minister of music. Over the course of six months, three different people came to me and said, “You should be in the ministry.” I laughed it off. “Yeah
- [Book Review: Names of God: Living Unafraid by Grace Fox](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-names-of-god-living-unafraid-by-grace-fox/) - Book review: Names of God: Living Unafraid by Grace Fox by Grace Fox. Unpack seven powerful names of God in this book and freeoptional guided video content.
- [Transforming Personal Stories into Powerful Insights](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/transforming-personal-stories-into-powerful-insights/) - Susan Neal Stories have always been a profound tool for connecting, teaching, and inspiring. Jesus himself used parables—simple stories used to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons. I, Susan Neal, have woven personal and relatable stories throughout my latest book, 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger, to help illuminate complex health
- [Book Review: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan U. Neal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-12-ways-to-age-gracefully-by-susan-u-neal-2/) - Book review: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger by Susan U. Neal Discover the secrets to feeling better and looking fantastic as you do so!
- [Book Review: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully by Susan U. Neal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-12-ways-to-age-gracefully-by-susan-u-neal/) - Book review: 12 Ways to Age Gracefully: How to Look and Feel Younger by Susan U. Neal Discover the secrets to feeling better and looking fantastic as you do so!
- [Book Review: Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-forever-lovely-by-linore-rose-burkard-2/) - Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Glory in the Ordinary](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-glory-in-the-ordinary/) - by Cheryl Schuermann I never entertained the thought of writing a devotional book. That is, until I met the church doors. We discovered them in a lonely metal shed on The Farm, the recreational land my in-laws purchased many years prior. Amid flying dust and a thick curtain of cobwebs, my husband and I cleaned
- [Book Review: Reflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fully by Ava Pennington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-reflections-on-the-names-of-god-180-devotions-to-know-god-more-fully-by-ava-pennington/) - Reflections on the Names of God offers you an opportunity to spend time each day getting to know God more intimately by exploring His names and attributes.
- [Book Review: Raising Kids to Follow Christ](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-raising-kids-to-follow-christ/) - Raising Kids to Follow Christ delves into intricate matters of children's hearts & minds, offering a blueprint for nurturing a deep & unwavering faith in Christ.
- [Book Review: Raising Kids to Follow Christ by Lee Ann Mancini](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-raising-kids-to-follow-christ-by-lee-ann-mancini/) - Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a collaborative journey inviting parents to learn & flourish alongside their children as they become committed to their faith.
- [Book Review: Praying Personalities by Janet McHenry](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-praying-personalities-by-janet-mchenry/) - In Praying Personalities, Janet McHenry helps readers determine their particular praying personality.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Standing in My Settings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-standing-in-my-settings/) - Research is one of my favorite parts of writing, and I took to traveling, if at all possible, to the locations of my novels in the past few years. Actually standing in the place where my story happens has made my writing richer and deeper, as I can weave in the sights, smells, and sounds
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - The Hidden Stories Behind the Writing Journey](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-the-hidden-stories-behind-the-writing-journey/) - by Lee Ann Mancini In the world of writing, each author has their own story behind the scenes, often hidden in theirdaily routines and unexpected sparks of inspiration. For me, it all starts bright and early at 5 am,with a hot cup of coffee, a conversation with God, my Bible in hand, and a deep
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Not What I Expected](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-not-what-i-expected/) - by Linda Wood Rondeau When God first called me to write, He gave me Ephesians 3:20 as a promise: “Now tohim who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his powerthat is at work within us.” (NIV) I filled with excitement. “Yeah! I can imagine a whole lot,
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Who Do I Serve?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-who-do-i-serve/) - As a writer, I often beat my head against the blank screen of procrastination and perfection. There is nothing like a tight deadline to make me wonder exactly what it is that I'm hoping to accomplish. One would think such a looming deadline would translate to a well-written story that appears magically on demand. Not
- [9-1-1. What is your emergency?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/9-1-1-what-is-your-emergency/) - “9-1-1. What is your emergency?” Comparing life as a 9-1-1 Operator to that of an author
- [Book Review: Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-forever-lovely-by-linore-rose-burkard/) - Book Review: Forever Lovely by Linore Rose Burkard
- [Fascinating Friday Feature with Karin Beery - Most Valuable Lesson Learned Through Writing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-with-karin-beery-most-valuable-lesson-learned-through-writing/) - Writing a novel is easy. Writing a good novel that people enjoy and want to share with others is anything but. Based on TV shows and other novels, however, you’d never know that. Fictional novelist Richard Castle somehow managed to write best-selling novels without actually doing much writing. I can’t tell you how many novels
- [Fascinating Friday Feature: More than a Tagline with Ava Pennington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-more-than-a-tagline-with-ava-pennington/) - How often have you ended a prayer with “in Jesus’ name”? We say it so often, it has almost become a tagline. But how did this practice begin? Several verses in the New Testament tell us to pray in Jesus’ name, including: “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - How Fascination Fuels Sarah Hamaker's Writing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-how-fascination-fuels-sarah-hamakers-writing/) - I’m often asked where my ideas for my romantic suspense books come from, and the answer isinevitably “everywhere and anywhere.” I’m always collecting ideas on what-if questions basedon current events or something I read or heard. I never know what will spark an idea or plotline.Sometimes, those ideas never go anywhere because once I start
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Creative Droughts?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-creative-droughts/) - Writer's Block. You often hear this term mentioned as if that inner mechanism that helps writers spew out strings of meaningful words is somehow turned off. Stuck. Out of order until further notice. This may happen at times, but for me, it goes much deeper than that. Personally, I can always write. Give me a
- [The Fascinating (Condensed) History of Alaska](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-fascinating-condensed-history-of-alaska/) - By Donna Schlachter In keeping with celebrating my second Switchboard Sisterhood book, Morgana, I thought I’d sharesome history of Alaska this month. While the area was likely settled thousands of years ago by emigrants from Asia and Eastern Europewho perhaps crossed a land passage, few details are available about these early settlers. They eventuallyestablished themselves
- [Book Review: Evangeline by Lane Jordan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-evangeline-by-lane-jordan/) - Christian Authors Network book review: Evangeline by Lane Jordan A historical romance that won the Romance Book of the Year Golden Scrolls Award!
- [Book Review: Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-nobodys-mother-artemis-of-the-ephesians-in-antiquity-and-the-new-testament/) - Book review by Michael Bird for Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament
- [Book Review: Gypsy For God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-gypsy-for-god/) - Book review for Gypsy for God by author Yvonne Morgan
- [Book Review - Now I See: How God's Amazing Grace Transforms the Deepest Pain to Shining Joy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-now-i-see-how-gods-amazing-grace-transforms-the-deepest-pain-to-shining-joy/) - Book Review: Janet Perez Eckles Nonfiction/memoir: Now I See: How God’s Amazing Grace Turned Betrayal, Blindness, and Heartache to Shining Joy God's Word shines with hope through Janet's story.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature - Trimming the Edges](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature-trimming-the-edges/) - Slice. Turn. Slice. I can hear the sharp sound of that long metal blade so clearly in my mind, along with my school-teacher mother's soft voice. "Watch your fingers. Take your time. Line it up to the gridlines so it will be straight." She had brought home a sheet of laminated math flashcards that showed
- [2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: Second Place in Fiction Web Presence](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2023-can-excellence-in-marketing-awards-second-place-in-fiction-web-presence/) - Next in a series of posts featuring winners of the 2023 CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards. Lee Ann Mancini won 2nd place in the fiction Web Presence category.
- [Seen and Heard - May and June Happenings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/seen-and-heard-may-and-june-happenings/) - Many among our Christian Author Network have been seen and heard; spotted out and about spreading the word on their books, their message, and most importantly, the love and provision of our precious Father. Here's where you may catch them: Joan Benson appeared on Storytellers with Cristy Lou to discuss her historical fiction novel, His
- [A Chat with Author Carol Grace Stratton](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-carol-grace-stratton/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author Carol Grace Stratton. Carol’s here to tell us about her latest novel, Deep End of the Lake!
- [A Chat with Author Ellen Fannon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-ellen-fannon/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing Ellen Fannon, multi-published author and retired veterinarian! Ellen’s sharing about her latest novel set Honor Thy Father.
- [Fascinating Friday Feature -](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fascinating-friday-feature/) - A behind-the-scenes peek at writing. I begin each new book with…get ready for it… “Now, how do I do this?” Every single book. One would think after sixteen novels, I wouldn’t have to ask this question. So, why would I? That’s another question I ask at the start of each book. Why is this so
- [Seen and Heard - April and May Happenings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/seen-and-heard-april-and-may-happenings/) - Many among our Christian Authors Network have been seen and heard, caught out and about spreading the word on their books, their message, and most importantly, the love and provision of our precious Father. Here's where you may catch them: Susan Neal, CEO of Christian Authors Network (CAN) and Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA), was
- [A Chat with Author Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-angela-breidenbach/) - Today I have the honor of interviewing author and genealogist Angela Breidenbach! She’s here to share about her latest novel, Song of the Rockies.
- [A Chat with Author PeggySue Wells](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-peggysue-wells/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing PeggySue Wells, author of numerous nonfiction and fiction books. She’s here to tell us about her newest novel, The Patent.
- [A Chat with Author Joan C. Benson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-joan-c-benson/) - Today I'm interviewing author Joan C. Benson, who is here to share about her children’s book, God's ABCs, co-authored with Marjorie Wingert.
- [A Chat with Author Linore Rose Burkard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linore-rose-burkard-2/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing award-winning novelist Linore Rose Burkard! Today she’s hear to share about her latest release, One Cinderella Night.
- [Girl's Weekend Inspires Girlfriend Gathering Series](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/girls-weekend-inspires-girlfriend-gathering-series/) - Each Girlfriend Gathering book will be short with four sessions that can be done on a weekend or as a four week small group.
- [Book Review: Honor Thy Father (Episodes 1 & 2) by Ellen Fannon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-honor-thy-father-episodes-1-2/) - Book Review of Ellen Fannon's books, Honor Thy Father, Episodes One & Two
- [A Chat with Author Deb DeArmond](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-deb-dearmond/) - Today I have the honor of interviewing Deb DeArmond, who is sharing about her latest book, The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer’s Heart.
- [A Chat with Authors Crystal Bowman & Michelle Lazurek](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-authors-crystal-bowman-michelle-lazurek/) - Today I have a double treat for you—an interview with beloved children’s authors Crystal Bowman and Michelle S. Lazurek, who teamed up to write a book!
- [A Chat with Author Cheri Cowell](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cheri-cowell-2/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published “sidewalk theologian” Cheri Cowell. Cheri’s here to share about her latest Bible study.
- [A Chat with Author Grace Fox](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-grace-fox/) - Today I have the joy of chatting with multi-published, award-winning devotional writer Grace Fox, coming to us from her sailboat in British Columbia!
- [A Chat with Author Jayme H. Mansfield](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jayme-h-mansfield/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing author, artist, and teacher Jayme H. Mansfield. Jayme’s here to tell us about her latest novel, Portrait of Deceit!
- [The History of Recipes](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-history-of-recipes/) - One of my weaknesses is cookbooks, particularly older editions passed down through the generations of my family. One of my weaknesses is cookbooks, particularly older editions passed down through the generations of my family.
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sarah-hamaker/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing versatile, multi-published author Sarah Hamaker. Sarah’s here to share about her latest romantic suspense novel.
- [A Chat with Author Diane Stortz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-diane-stortz-2/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing Diane Stortz, a bestselling author of devotionals, Bible study guides, and numerous books for children!
- [A Chat with Author Donna Arlynn Frisinger](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-donna-arlynn-frisinger/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing CAN member Donna Arlynn Frisinger, whose children’s books have won the AWSA Golden Scroll Award among other awards.
- [Book Review: Don't Bite the Doctor by Ellen Fannon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-dont-bite-the-doctor-by-ellen-fannon/) - Book review for Don't Bite the Doctor by Ellen Fannon
- [Book Review: And Then Blooms Love by Sally Jo Pitts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-and-then-blooms-love-by-sally-jo-pitts/) - Book Review: And Then Blooms Love by Sally Jo Pitts - Christian Authors Network
- [A Chat with Author Lane Jordan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-lane-jordan/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing Lane Jordan, author of the novel Evangeline, which won the 2022 AWSA Golden Scroll Award!
- [Book Review: Save the Date, by Ellen Fannon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-save-the-date-by-ellen-fannon/) - Book Review: Save the Date, by Ellen Fannon - Christian Authors Network
- [Who said I wanted to be an author?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/who-said-i-wanted-to-be-an-author/) - I was in fifth grade when my teacher interrupted my daydream, “Linda, I don’t care if you do grow upto be a famous author, I’m going to teach you math so you can balance your royalty statements.” My classmates turned to stare at me, while I stared back at my teacher in shock, thinking, An
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sarah-sundin/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in rainy Seneca, SC! I’m guessing today’s guest, bestselling novelist Sarah Sundin, has much sunnier weather where she lives.
- [A Chat with Author Nancy Kay Grace](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-nancy-kay-grace/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing Nancy Kay Grace, author of many devotions and stories. She's here today to share about her debut book, The Grace Impact.
- [CAN Members - Seen and Heard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-members-seen-and-heard/) - Many among our Christian Author Network have been seen and heard, caught out and about spreading the word on their books, their message, and most importantly, the love and provision of our precious Father. Here's where you may catch them: Tina Yeager launched a new radio program in January on Christian Mix 106. Flourish Today
- [A Chat with Author Kimberly Rose Johnson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kimberly-rose-johnson/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing prolific and award-winning novelist Kimberly Rose Johnson.
- [A Chat with Author Linda Wood Rondeau](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-wood-rondeau-2/) - Welcome readers. Davalynn Spencer here, interviewing author Linda Wood Rondeau about her new book, Ghosts of Trumball Mansion. Linda, thank you for joining us today. Please give us a brief overview of your latest title. A romance writer and her estranged publisher-husband spend a summer together in their Connecticut estate, a home with a tainted
- [A Chat with Author Cheryl Schuermann](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cheryl-schuermann/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Cheryl Schuermann, who’s written memoir, children’s books, and a parenting book.
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Howard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-howard-2/) - We’re kicking off another year of CAN author interviews with a chat with Kathy Howard, a multi-published author of Bible studies and devotionals!
- [<strong>Book Review: The Dark Guest by Sarah Hamaker</strong>](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-the-dark-guest-by-sarah-hamaker/) - Christian Authors Network book review: The Dark Guest by Sarah
- [Book Review: Hope is Built by Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-hope-is-built-by-davalynn-spencer/) - Christian Authors Network book review
- [Book Review: Reflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fully](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-reflections-on-the-names-of-god-180-devotions-to-know-god-more-fully-2/) - to learn more.
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Cassel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-cassel/) - Blessed Christmas greetings to you all. Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming author Kathy Cassel for a visit about her intriguing new novel, A Thousand Lies.
- [A Chat with Author Julie Lavender](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-julie-lavender/) - Today’s interview is with Julie Lavender, an author with a special focus on children, here to share about her new book, Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime.
- [A Chat with Author Sandra Glahn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sandra-glahn-3/) - Davalynn Spencer here visiting with author Sandra Glahn about life as a Bible-study writer. Sandra, please give us a brief overview of your recent release.
- [How Can God Be Jealous?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-can-god-be-jealous/) - by Ava Pennington In the process of writing Reflections on the Names of God, I enjoyed exploring so many familiar names and attributes of our awesome God. But as I continued to dig deeper into His names and attributes, I came across several that were difficult to understand. For example, Exodus 34:14 tells us one of
- [Picture Anyone?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/picture-anyone/) - By Susan G Mathis As a child, I used to play with a Brownie that I found in my attic. At the time, I thought many of the old things in the attic were “junk,” but now I see them as treasures and write many of my childhood finds into my stories. In Rachel’s Reunion,
- [A Chat with Author Yvonne M. Morgan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-yvonne-m-morgan/) - Today I have the pleasure of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Yvonne M. Morgan, who writes both nonfiction and children’s books.
- [A Chat with Author Julie Zine Coleman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-julie-zine-coleman/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, nonfiction author and Bible scholar Julie Zine Coleman.
- [A Chat with Author Linda Kozar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-kozar-2/) - Davalynn Spencer here with an enlightening interview from author Linda Kozar.Linda, give us the preview for your featured book, Sweet Tea for the Soul.
- [Fan Fun](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fan-fun/) - by Susan Mathis I grew up just twenty minutes from the Thousand Islands—the setting for all my stories—in upstate New York. Actually, half of the 1,864 islands are in NY and the other half in Ontario, Canada. I spent every summer and more exploring the beautiful region. I’ve stayed on several of the islands and
- [A Chat with Author Cheri Strange](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cheri-strange/) - Please join me today in welcoming author Cheri Strange. Cheri, please give us an overview of your book, Can You See Me, Now?
- [A Chat with Author Linda Rooks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-rooks-2/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in (as I write this) nearly flooded Seneca, South Carolina. I’m delighted to share this interview with author Linda Rooks today, in part because her new book sounds exciting and in part because she’s a dear friend. I served with Linda on the leadership team of Word Weavers Orlando during my
- [A Chat with Author Mary Alford](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-mary-alford/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing Mary Alford, one of our newest CAN members and a USA Today bestselling author of romantic suspense!
- [A Chat with Author Patricia Bradley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-patricia-bradley/) - Summery greetings from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, with our guest author today, Patricia Bradley, telling us about her latest novel, Deception.
- [Why Writing is My Hobby--Not Gardening or Flowers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/why-writing-is-my-hobby-not-gardening-or-flowers/) - By Linda Wood Rondeau There’s a reason I don’t garden and writing is my main ambition. Historically, I kill anything I try to grow. That’s why, when our VBS director gave me a pot of flowers, I asked my church friends to pray for the plant. Many years ago, when I was still young and
- [A Chat with Author Tez Brooks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-tez-brooks/) - Today I have the honor of interviewing one of our newest members of CAN, Tez Brooks, an award-winning author of nonfiction.
- [Right On Time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/36304-2/) - by Michelle Medlock Adams I was in the window seat, thumbing through a magazine, just waiting for the plane to take off when a mother and her young daughter sat down next to me. “Don’t worry, babe,” the mom comforted. “You’re going to be all right.” But the little girl didn’t seem so
- [A Chat with Author Cindy Sproles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cindy-sproles/) - Today, I’m welcoming a longtime friend and award-winning author to the CAN blog. You’ll enjoy meeting the delightful Cindy Sproles and hearing about her work.
- [Book Review: How to Dress a Dinosaur](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-how-to-dress-a-dinosaur/) - How to Dress a Dinosaur by Robin Currie is an engaging board book offering a cast of hilariously coiffed dinosaurs to teach toddlers how to get dressed.
- [Book Review: Always Before Me](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-always-before-me/) - Book review for Always Before Me by Davalynn Spencer - a devotional for busy women
- [Book Review: Ghosts of Trumball Mansion](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-ghosts-of-trumball-mansion/) - Book review for Ghosts of Trumball Mansion - a paranormal story!
- [Book Review: Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World: 12 Keys to Preserving the Faith](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-raising-kids-for-tomorrows-world-12-keys-to-preserving-the-faith/) - Book Review of Raising Kids for Tomorrow's World: 12 Keys to Preserving the Faith - a new Christian nonfiction resource for parents.
- [A Chat with Author Becky Harling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-becky-harling-2/) - I’m blessed today to introduce you to my sweet friend Becky Harling. Welcome, Becky! Could you please tell us about your book The Extraordinary Power of Praise?
- [A Chat with Author Eddie Jones](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-eddie-jones/) - Today I’m “traveling” to the other coast to chat with Eddie Jones, who writes award-winning novels for teens and tweens. And occasionally speaks Pirate.
- [A Chat with Author Lorraine Bossé-Smith](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-lorraine-bosse-smith/) - Welcome, readers. Davalynn Spencer here, inviting you to sit back and enjoy today’s interview with author Lorraine Bossé-Smith.
- [A Chat with Author Bonnie Leon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-bonnie-leon/) - Today I have the joy of interviewing prolific and popular novelist Bonnie Leon. Bonnie is sharing about her latest historical novel, Valley Melodies!
- [On the Way to Perfection](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/on-the-way-to-perfection/) - by Joan C. Benson When an author completes a book, s/he wants it perfected before submitting it to an agent or publisher. The author has read and reread the manuscript multiple times and revised and revised it with the best of their expertise. Nothing but the best work should be considered for submission. In my
- [Book Review: I Love You to the Stars](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-i-love-you-to-the-stars/) - How do you explain a loved one's dementia to a child? Check out this book review for I Love You to the Stars.
- [A Chat with Author Jolene Stratton Philo](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jolene-stratton-philo/) - #post_excerptGreetings from “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” Seneca, South Carolina! Welcome, Jolene Philo, to the CAN blog! Please tell us about your book, See Jane Run!
- [A Chat with Author Anne Greene](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-anne-greene-2/) - #post_excerptGreetings from summery Colorado! Davalynn Spencer here, introducing author Anne Greene and Trail of Tears – the Story of John Ross.
- [A Chat with Author Sandra Orchard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sandra-orchard-2/) - #post_excerptSandra Orchard is celebrating the release of her 25th book! She has a special treat for us, so read all the way to the end.
- [A Chat with Author Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-davalynn-spencer/) - #post_excerptToday I have the joy of turning the tables on one of our wonderful interviewers for the CAN blog—Davalynn Spencer—and interview her for a change!
- [A Missing Persons Primer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-missing-persons-primer/) - by Sarah Hamaker As a writer of romantic suspense, I've always been fascinated by missing persons, especially adults who simply disappear into thin air, leaving behind more questions than answers. According to Statista Research Department, more males than females go missing in the 21 and older category, while the opposite is true in the younger
- [Sweet Sprinkles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/36224-2/) - by Donna Schlachter The Sweet Sprinkles Limited Anthology is a multi-author project originated by author Jennifer Miller. She wanted to put out sweet stories of romance and humor that included cake or cupcakes of some kind, in honor of her mother, who made the best cakes ever (according to Jennifer). So she gathered a group
- [A Chat with Author Tara Taffera](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-tara-taffera/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of the newest members of CAN, novelist Tara Taffera. Tara’s sharing about her third contemporary romance, Love Reunited. Welcome, Tara! Please tell us about Love Reunited. Elizabeth turns heads but has never moved on from Tyler. Ten years later, he crashes
- [A Chat with Author Cynthia L. Simmons](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cynthia-l-simmons-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Cynthia L. Simmons, nonfiction author, novelist, and speaker! Cynthia is sharing today about her latest novel. Welcome, Cynthia! Please tell us about your book, Reflecting Gold. Peter and Mary Beth Chandler kept their Confederate bank on the gold standard. However, a Confederate
- [A Chat with Author Kathleen Rouser](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathleen-rouser-2/) - #post_excerptDavalynn Spencer here, welcoming author Kathleen Rouser with her historical romance, Secrets and Wishes, set in Stone Creek, Michigan, in 1901.
- [Book Review: Wilderness Wife](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-wilderness-wife/) - Book review: Set in frontier Canada in 1810, Wilderness Wife is a historical novel based on the early life of Marguerite Wadin MacKay.
- [Book Review: Love Reunited](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-love-reunited/) - Book review for Love Reunited, a contemporary Christian romance released on April 29, book 3 in A Divine Love series.
- [Book Review: Reflections on the Names of God: 180 Devotions to Know God More Fully](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-reflections-on-the-names-of-god-180-devotions-to-know-god-more-fully/) - Every name God calls Himself and every name His people have called Him holds clues to who He is, how He relates to His children, and the promises He has made—and kept.
- [God Uses Unusual Teachers!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/on-dogs-breaks/) - by Ava Pennington We always had dogs during our forty-year marriage. And every dog had a very distinctive personality, much like people. My current dog is no exception. But ever since my husband died several years ago, Daisy has raised her antics to a whole new level. Daisy is an eight-year-old boxer who is both
- [The Power of Story and Potbellied Biscuits](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-power-of-story-and-potbellied-biscuits/) - By Davalynn Spencer I enjoy hearing from readers of my inspirational Western romance, especially when they notice that a story portrays simple, everyday life as a believer. “Lifestyle Christianity” is how one reader described it. Another reader said she couldn’t get through my books without baking a batch of homemade “potbellied” biscuits. I have the
- [Judging by Appearances](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/judging-by-appearances/) - by Yvonne Ortega Oh, no, I need a nickel for my four pennies. I can’t leave the kiosk with one gallon of water in the two-gallon jug. The kiosk won’t take pennies. I looked for well-groomed men and women, who walked in or out of the grocery store by the kiosk. I tried to
- [Book Review: Keeping Hope Alive: Devotions for Strength in the Storm](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-keeping-hope-alive-devotions-for-strength-in-the-storm/) - A timely book for our circumstances! Storms of life will strike. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” and how fierce the winds will blow. We need strength—God’s strength—to survive those storms. With personal stories and insightful perspectives, Grace Fox brings you ninety daily devotions of hope. Each day’s devotion includes a key Bible
- [Linda Evans Shepherd](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/linda-evans-shepherd/) - Christian Retailing Magazine compares Linda to both Beth Moore and Stormy Omartian while Dr. John DeBrine, the host of the radio show Songtime USA, said Linda reminds him of a little lady he met in the sixties by the name of Corrie ten Boom. Patsy Clairmont says, "There is a bubbling up of Jesus-Joy that
- [Janet Bly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/janet-bly/) - Janet Chester Bly Photo by Ridinger’s of Lewiston, ID
- [How a Cat Changes its…um…Fur](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-a-cat-changes-itsumfur/) - Today's edition of Fascinating Fridays comes from CAN member Robin Currie. Thank you for bringing us your animals' eyewitness account of the Nativity story today, Robin! I published Eyewitness Animals, Christmas Story, (Standard Publishing, now out of print) in the summer of 1997 about the Nativity story though the eyes of seven different animals who may
- [Start Your Morning Write](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/start-your-morning-write/) - Today's timely message of encouragement comes Linda Goldfarb--CAN member, author, speaker, coach and dear friend to many who shares from the heart on her morning practice of daily writing. Thank you, Linda! I’ve written short term pieces daily for more than a decade. I began for my eyes only, as I’m a speaker who writes,
- [A Chat with Author Edie Melson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-edie-melson/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in rainy, wintry Seneca, South Carolina! As I type this, I’m waving east to my friend Edie Melson, also a resident of this beautiful state. I’m thrilled to introduce an accomplished writer such as Edie to you today, so let’s get started. Welcome to the CAN blog, Edie. Would you please
- [A Chat with Author Carla Hoch](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-carla-hoch-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing Carla Hoch, who turned her martial arts skills and her writing skills into a blog and a book that are amazing resources for other writers! Plus, she's just an all-around interesting person--enjoy! Welcome, Carla! Please tell us about your book, Fight Write. In Fight
- [Getting Skunked](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/getting-skunked/) - Getting skunked means to be overwhelmingly defeated in a competition, such as “We got skunked, 72-10 in the basketball game.” And then there’s the literal meaning. I had been prayerwalking for many years in my small town in the Sierra Valley that cold morning I headed out my front door and down Main Street—bundled up in gloves,
- [Book Review: Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-finding-hope-in-crisis-devotions-for-calm-in-chaos/) - Life can change in a nanosecond. Crisis strikes, and we wonder whether we’ll survive the next hour, never mind the day. Our soul years for the storm to subside, for calm amid the chaos. With personal stories and insightful perspectives, Grace Fox brings you ninety daily devotions of hope. Each day’s devotion includes a key
- [A Chat with Author Janet Morris Grimes](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-janet-morris-grimes/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest members of CAN, debut novelist Janet Morris Grimes! Welcome, Janet! Please tell us about your book, Solomon’s Porch. I first read of Solomon’s Porch in the book of Acts. It’s a place where Jesus walked and Peter healed
- [Ginny Dent Brant Receives Excellence in Marketing Trophy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ginny-dent-brant-receives-excellence-in-marketing-trophy/) - We're delighted to share 3 minutes with Ginny Dent Brant as she opens her gorgeous Excellence in Marketing award from the Christian Authors Network. She earned her win through the marketing efforts she did to promote her book, Unleash Your God-Given Healing: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer.
- [A CASE OF TOO MUCH CONCENTRATION](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-case-of-too-much-concentration/) - I’m the kind of writer who tends to be totally absorbed in what I’m working on as if on a cloud of inattentiveness to anything else. This can prove dangerous at times or outright funny. This was especially true when I lived alone in a small housing project while in Jacksonville, Florida. Since no harm
- [A Chat with Author Debbi Migit](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-debbi-migit/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in getting-ready-for-Christmas Seneca, South Carolina, where I just finished decorating our tree! Let’s move our attention away from Christmas for a moment, though, so we can focus on the subject to today’s author interview, Debbi Migit. Welcome, Debbi, to the CAN blog! Please tell us about your book October Outlaw. Jess
- [A Chat with Author Narelle Atkins](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-narelle-atkins/) - Hello readers. Davalynn Spencer here, and welcome to our first author interview for December – Narelle Atkins. Narelle, tell us a bit about your book, Seaside Christmas. Seaside Christmas is a contemporary romance novella set in Sydney, Australia. Gus works for an Australian senator and Chelsea hates politics. They met years ago, and Gus didn’t
- [A Season with a Different Harvest](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-season-with-a-different-harvest/) - I used to enjoy public speaking. I was thrilled when, during my senior year in high school, I was chosen to emcee our school Homecoming festivities. Although I must admit it wasn't for a particularly good reason. According to Mrs. Monroe, who was my high school English teacher, my voice carried across the classroom. Even
- [A Chat with Author Delores Topliff](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-delores-topliff/) - Warm near-Thanksgiving greetings from Marti Pieper in Seneca, South Carolina, where we had our first frost of the season last night. Although I haven’t met Delores Topliff in person, I am so excited to share this author interview. That’s especially true because her upcoming book fits into the “most wonderful time of the year,” which
- [A Chat with Author Susan U. Neal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-susan-u-neal/) - Warm greetings on this Veteran’s Day. Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming CAN author, Susan U. Neal RN, MBA, MHS, with her featured book, Eat God’s Food: A Kid’s Guide to Healthy Eating. Susan, please tell us about your book. Kids love some foods and others they don’t. Instead of letting their taste buds rule over your
- [A Chat with Author Susan G. Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-susan-g-mathis/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing CAN vice president Susan G. Mathis, an award-winning nonfiction author who has also become an award-winning novelist! Susan is here to share about her newest historical novel. Welcome, Susan! Please tell us about your new book, Colleen’s Confession. It’s 1914, and Colleen Sullivan has
- [Book Review: Queen of the Rockies: Book 1, by Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-queen-of-the-rockies-book-1-by-angela-breidenbach/) - Queen of the Rockies, Book 1: What will her courage cost? As Montana emerges into statehood, one woman must decide if social pressure will prevail when she hides an endangered child, risking her own future happiness. Queen of the Rockies — Book 1 of 6, opens this delightful series of Gilded Age historical romances peppered with
- [Finding a Balance That’s Just Right](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/finding-a-balance-thats-just-right/) - Goldilocks had the right idea: neither extreme worked for her—she chose the one that was just right. The same is true of social and civic commitments. Too many commitments cause us anxiety and stress and result in poor performance in one or more areas of our lives. Often, that’s the area that affects our family.
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Harris](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-harris-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I’m visiting with my Tennessee friend, multi-published author Kathy Harris, who made a “divine detour” from her career in the music industry to writing novels. Come and see how her fascinating background plays out in her writing! Welcome, Kathy! Please tell us about your new book, Deadly Connection.
- [A Chat with Author Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-karen-whiting-2/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper amid the lovely fall weather of Seneca, South Carolina! I haven’t met all of our CAN authors in person, but the one I have the privilege of interviewing today is a special friend. Karen Whiting and I have many things in common, including, the fact that we both have five adult
- [A Chat with Author Liz Tolsma](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-liz-tolsma-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing a dear friend, Liz Tolsma. Liz’s popular novels include historical suspense, novellas, and something near and dear to my heart—World War II fiction. She’s also the host of the excellent Christian Historical Fiction Talk podcast. Welcome, Liz! Please tell us about your book A
- [A Chat with Author Jeanne Dennis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jeanne-dennis/) - Happy fall! Davalynn Spencer here, reveling in Colorado’s colors and welcoming this week’s featured author, Jeanne Dennis. Thank you for joining us, Jeanne. Please tell us a little about your latest book, Annabella's Crown. Annabella's Crown, narrated by the royal cat, is a parable for children about developing a loving relationship with God. Princess Annabella
- [First Impressions](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/first-impressions/) - It was my first book to be published, and I was excited about flying to Colorado Springs to meet my publishers at their headquarters. Coming from Florida and having been warned of the possibility of a late spring snowstorm in Colorado, I carefully picked out my clothes for the trip to make the best impression,
- [A Chat with Author Kimberley Woodhouse](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kimberley-woodhouse/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing accomplished, award-winning novelist Kimberley Woodhouse, whose novels take readers through various time periods and to exciting locations! Kimberley also has several nonfiction titles. Welcome, Kimberley! Please tell us about your new book, A Deep Divide. After being kidnapped as a child, Emma
- [A Chat with Author Leeann Betts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-leeann-betts/) - Greetings from Davalynn Spencer in Colorado. Join me today as I welcome fellow Coloradan, Leeann Betts. Leeann, give us the pitch for your latest release, Always a Wedding Planner. Discover how keeping secrets from each other threatens four women’s friendships, wedding business, and own ability to find love in Loveland, Colorado. What inspired you to
- [Collected](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/collected/) - The bear showed up again last night, and trash lay all over the driveway and front lawn. Black bears start bulking up from midsummer through fall before they hibernate for the winter here in the Sierra Valley. It's easier for them to forage through people's dumpsters than through the forest that surrounds our mountain valley,
- [A Chat with Author Laine Lawson Craft](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-laine-lawson-craft/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, speaker Laine Lawson Craft, author of several inspirational nonfiction books for women. She’s here today to share about her latest book—which has a companion journal! Welcome, Laine! Please tell us about your books, Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow: Discover
- [A Chat with Author Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-lori-wildenberg-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing author, speaker, and parenting educator Lori Wildenberg. Lori’s here to share about her very important new book. Welcome, Lori! Please tell us about your book Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation. Some experts say depression and anxiety are the
- [Asthma Treatments in History](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/asthma-treatments-in-history/) - In the process of writing Testing Tessa, I learned that asthma is not a recent affliction but has been around for thousands of years. First mentioned in Chinese records around 2600 B.C., the disease wasn’t given its current name until around 600 B.C. when Hippocrates linked the symptoms to environmental triggers. He recommended a concoction of owl’s blood
- [A Chat with Author Elizabeth Ludwig](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-elizabeth-ludwig/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in sunny Seneca, South Carolina, where I am watching the hummingbirds divebomb my feeders during these final days of summer. I’m excited to introduce another CAN member to you, Elizabeth Ludwig. Just as she does through her books, she has much to share that will inspire and delight. Welcome, Elizabeth. Please
- [New Release — Messy Hope by Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/messy-hope/) - “I’m such a failure.” “No one cares about me.” “I don’t want to live anymore.” If you've heard your child utter these words, your fear for their well-being has skyrocketed. But what can you do to help them? Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people. Our kids must be equipped with more than resilience and positivity. They need hope. Parent and family educator Lori Wildenberg encourages you to foster necessary hope growth in your children’s hearts. More than a self-help book, this is your lifeline to help them overcome depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation to experience a hope-filled life. Author: Lori Wildenberg Publisher: New Hope Publishers Release: August 23, 2021 ISBN-13: 987-1563094781 Genre: Christian Living/ Parenting/ Mental Health
- [On Telephones & Stethoscopes](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/on-telephones-stethoscopes/) - Did you ever play telephone with the tube inside paper towel rolls? You aren’t alone. The first stethoscope was nothing but a rolled-up piece of paper. In 1816 Dr. Rene Laennec wanted to listen to the sounds of his patient’s heart. Rather than place his ear on the person’s chest, he improvised. It worked! He coined
- [A Chat with Author Rebecca Ondov](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-rebecca-ondov-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today we have a treat for you—an interview with multi-published author Rebecca Ondov, who tells tales of adventure and faith. Tales involving horses! Welcome, Rebecca! Please tell us about your featured book, Horse Tales from Heaven: Reflections Along the Trail with God. Horse Tales from Heaven brims with my Wild West
- [God’s Humor Is Pretty Fascinating](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/gods-humor-is-pretty-fascinating/) - I’m always fascinated when I read the Bible and identify God’s humor. That’s what happened when I was writing God’s Intriguing Questions: 40 Old Testament Devotions Revealing God’s Nature (co-written with my husband, Larry). Our book examines the questions God asks in the Bible. His questions are fascinating because He asks as if He doesn’t know the
- [Excellence in Marketing Awards Open Aug. 1st!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/excellence-in-marketing-awards-open-aug-1st/) - The Christian Authors Network announces the Excellence in Marketing Awards opens Aug. 1, 2021! Updated name enhances the purpose of the Excellence in Marketing Awards: To recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of all Christian authors. Enter Aug. 1-31, 2021 — 2 categories: fiction and nonfiction. Open to traditional and indie.
- [Book Review: Right On Time by Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-right-on-time-by-angela-breidenbach/) - Check out a new review for a story in The Mail-Order Standoff, which includes four stories of mail-order brides in the Old West who have second thoughts and place marriage plans on hold. How will their grooms win their trust? Right on Time, the first historical story in The Mail-Order Standoff by Angela Breidenbach, is set in
- [What's Wrong With These Boots?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/34918-2/) - Author Yvonne Ortega blesses us with today's Fascinating Friday post! Ouch! What’s going on? These boots are supposed to be my comfortable ones. The rain is attacking me vertically and horizontally. I need to get the trash can to the curb for pickup. Gremlins must have put nails in my knee-high rain boots. They were
- [A Chat with Author Caryl McAdoo](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-caryl-mcadoo/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in summery Seneca, South Carolina. So far our summer has included lots of sunshine, the greenery of our beautiful mountains, and visits from family. Today, I have the special pleasure of visiting with a new writing friend, Caryl McAdoo. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Welcome, Caryl. Please tell us about
- [A Chat with Author Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sherry-kyle-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of my closest personal friends, multi-published author Sherry Kyle. Sherry and I met many years ago at a writers’ conference, when we were both young moms with publishing dreams. Now Sherry has published women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance novellas, and children’s books—both fiction
- [Better Than Nostradamus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/better-than-nostradamus/) - By Jesse Florea Growing up, stories of Nostradamus intrigued me. I was amazed that a man who lived in the 1500s could predict events that occurred 400 years later, such as rise of Adolf Hitler or the assignation of President John F. Kennedy. No, I wasn’t a Christian. But I was curious. I began investigating
- [A Chat with Author Marlene Banks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-marlene-banks-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing multi-published novelist Marlene Banks. Marlene has written in many genres, and now she’s trying something new—mystery! Welcome, Marlene! Please tell us about your new book, Ruby Redd - Unrequited Love. This eBook is the first novel of my RUBY REDD MYSTERIES, featuring protagonist Ruby
- [My Notorious Mind Game](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/my-notorious-mind-game/) - Today's Fascinating Friday post comes from Joan C. Benson. Thank you, Joan! The quirks of this writer are about to be laid bare before the world. Oh, no! What will they think? After years of self-analysis, I reached an “Ah ha!” moment not long ago. My trick may amuse you, or even better, might help
- [A Chat with Author Janet Holm McHenry](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-janet-holm-mchenry/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing my friend, best-selling nonfiction author Janet Holm McHenry. If you’ve been in the church scene in the last two decades, you’ve heard of prayerwalking—and this is the lady who started it all! Today she’s sharing about the brand-new audio version of PrayerWalk—and a very
- [A Chat with Author Roseanna M. White](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-roseanna-m-white/) - Hello from summery Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here to welcome historical romance author, Roseanna M. White. Roseanna, please give us a brief overview of your featured book, The Nature of a Lady. Lady Elizabeth “Libby” Sinclair, with her love of microscopes and nature, isn’t favored in society. She flees to the Isles of Scilly for the
- [Finding God at the Spelling Bee](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/finding-god-at-the-spelling-bee/) - Most of my newspaper bylines result from faith-based stories that I locate on my own. I enjoy sharing God-stories in the newspaper. As a newspaper stringer, however, I often have the opportunity to cover news-related stories, and I can honestly say I enjoy most of those stories, too. Some are a bit of a yawner,
- [A Chat with Author Pam Farrel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-pam-farrel/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author and popular speaker Pam Farrel! With fifty-five books under her belt, Pam has lots of interesting stories to share with us today—and a fascinating new book. Welcome Pam! Please tell us about your book, Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative
- [A Chat with Author Jane Daly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jane-daly-2/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! It’s a treat for me to interview today’s author, Jane Daly. I’ve enjoyed getting to know Jane over the years at numerous writers’ conferences, and I love her sense of humor. Jane has written several nonfiction books, and now her first novel is debuting! And…I got to read the first few
- [A Chat with Author Mary Moore](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-mary-moore/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, novelist Mary Moore! Mary’s Regency romances have won awards, and she’s here to chat about her latest novel! Welcome, Mary! Please tell us about your novel The Aristocrat’s Lady. For a few moments on a moonlit
- [A Chat with Author Candy Arrington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-candy-arrington/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing nonfiction author Candy Arrington. Candy has addressed some tough topics in her articles and books, including grief, suicide, and caring for aging parents. And her newest book is on a topic that challenges all of us at one time or another—waiting. Welcome, Candy! Please
- [On Reading](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/22069-2/) - C. Kevin Thompson Reading—and the love for it—is not a genetic trait. Parents who read wish it was. However, reading is developed as a love, a passion, or it is shunned just like any other activity. Find me a person who loves to read, and I can find that person’s antithesis who would rather wait
- [A Chat with Author Karin Beery](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-karin-beery/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, novelist Karin Beery. Karin’s goal in writing was to write clean romances to “fill that middle ground between prairie romances and bodice rippers.” Welcome, Karin! Tell us about your book, Avoiding Marriage: A Practically Married Novella.
- [A Chat with Author Crystal Bowman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-crystal-bowman/) - Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming children’s book author Crystal Bowman to tell us about her board book, My Arms Will Hold You Tight. Crystal, please give us a thumbnail sketch of your featured book. Adorable animal babies and their parents share the tenderness of heartfelt love through various playful activities, as well as comforting hugs on
- [Mining For Gold](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/mining-for-gold/) - We think of gold primarily as either bullion or jewelry, but the precious metal has many other uses. In the old days, it was used for tooth fillings and even the odd false tooth. Nowadays, uses range from industrial to medical, to agricultural. For instance, gold is used to treat pain in patients with rheumatoid
- [A Chat with Author Linore Rose Burkard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linore-rose-burkard/) - A Chat with Author Linore Rose Burkard Greetings from Marti Pieper in beautiful, blooming Seneca, South Carolina, where bright azalea and gentle wisteria blossoms enrich our views. Today, I’m delighted to introduce to you a friend I’ve not met in person but who lives near where I grew up in southern Ohio. I’m excited to
- [A Chat with Author Robin Currie](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-robin-currie/) - Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Robin Currie, but she is no newcomer to children’s book writing. Robin has an impressive of list of titles, including the Baby Bible, a popular staple when my kids were little—and now! Welcome, Robin! Please tell
- [Mistaken Identity, Grateful Heart](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/mistaken-identity-grateful-heart/) - Thank you to CAN member and contributor Michelle Medlock Adams for today's edition of Fascinating Fridays! I had just finished signing my latest children’s book at the Guideposts Booth at the largest Christian Book Show. To celebrate my signing, my mom and my sister took me to lunch at a beautiful restaurant in downtown Atlanta.
- [A Chat with Author Denise Weimer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-denise-weimer/) - Davalynn Spencer here, celebrating spring-at-last in Colorado. Please join me today in welcoming author Denise Weimer as she shares about life as an author and her featured book, Bent Tree Bride. Denise – what a great title. Please give us a thumb-nail sketch of this book. Susanna Moore can’t get him out of her mind—Sam
- [A Chat with Author James Hannibal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-james-hannibal/) - Chat with AuthorJames Hannibal Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing novelist James Hannibal, one of our newest CAN members. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy, James has flown both fighter aircraft and the Stealth Bomber—and has done covert work on the ground! So he knows what he’s talking
- [2021 Spring New Releases](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2021-spring-new-releases/) - 2021 Spring New Releases Author: Crystal BowmanTitle: My Arms Will Hold You TightPublisher: TyndaleRelease: January 2021ISBN-13: 978-1496446220Genre: Board BookLink to Book: https://www.tyndale.com/p/my-arms-will-hold-you-tight/9781496446220 Author: Roseanna M. WhiteTitle: Dreams of SavannahPublisher: Bethany HouseRelease: January 5, 2021ISBN-13: 978-0764237478Genre: Historical RomanceLink to Book: https://www.roseannamwhite.com/books/stand-alone-novels/dreams-of-savannah Author: Becky HarlingTitle: How to Listen so Your Kids Will TalkPublisher: Bethany HouseRelease: January 5,
- [A Chat with Author Dr. Craig von Buseck](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-craig-von-buseck-2/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in lovely Seneca, South Carolina, where April showers came in March this year! No April Fools here today as I introduce author, editor, and friend Dr. Craig von Buseck! Craig and I first met at the Florida Christian Writers Conference a number of years ago and have renewed our acquaintance at
- [A Chat with Author Deb DeArmond](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-deb-dearmond/) - Deb DeArmond Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing author, speaker, and relationship expert Deb DeArmond. Deb writes and speaks about family relationships, but her latest book . . . well, honk if you love the concept! Welcome, Deb! Please tell us about your book Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes. Bumper Sticker Be-Attitudes
- [Writing is Like Fighting...](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/writing-is-like-fighting/) - Happy Friday! Today CAN member Carla Hoch inspires us with writing perspectives told from a fighter's point of view. Mohammed Ali estimated that over the course of his career he had been hit about 29,000 times. Twenty-nine thousand! Now, I don’t know how many of you have been punched in the face, but it ain’t
- [A Chat with Author Jeanette Hanscome](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-jeanette-hanscome-2/) - Jeanette Hanscome Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where I’m processing the wonderful time I had at the online West Coast Christian Writers Conference last month. I had the absolute joy of serving on the conference leadership team with my good friend Jeanette Hanscome—who is our lovely guest today! A multi-published author in a variety
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- [A Chat with Author Linda Goldfarb](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-linda-goldfarb-2/) - Linda Goldfarb and Linda Gilden Welcome Readers. Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to introduce today’s featured author, Linda Goldfarb and her book, LINKED® for Couples: Maximizing Heart Connections One Link at a Time, co-authored with fellow CAN member Linda Gilden. Linda, please give us a quick overview of your book. Hitting #1 across five separate Amazon
- [A Chat with Author Winnie Griggs](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-winnie-griggs/) - Winnie Griggs shares her new book, Her Amish Wedding Quilt with interview by Sarah Sundin
- [A Chat with CAN President Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-angela-breidenbach-2/) - CAN President Angela Breidenbach February greetings from Marti Pieper, who is grateful to have had both power and water throughout this chilly month! I’m also grateful to reintroduce a familiar face to our CAN readers today. It belongs to our multitalented president, Angela Breidenbach. I first met Angie when we were both teaching at the
- [Why I Wrote the Book I Never Wanted to Write](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/why-i-wrote-the-book-i-never-wanted-to-write/) - Ginny Dent Brant Today we welcome CAN member and author Ginny Dent Brant as she shares the story behind her inspirational book detailing her healing journey. Hearing the words, “You have cancer,” was a shock to this health nut. When I saw my real life MRI flashed up on a screen, it looked like a
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Ide](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-ide/) - 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
- [Book Review: A Change of Scenery](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-a-change-of-scenery/) - A Change of Scenery Looking for a new inspirational historical western romance? Try A Change of Scenery by Davalynn Spencer! A hidden fear. A daring challenge. A liberating love. A motorcar accident on a rainy Chicago night steals Ella Canaday's fiancé as well as her ability to ride. Clinging to the remnants of her independence, she
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-sarah-sundin-2/) - 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
- [Book Review: Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-finding-hope-in-crisis/) - Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos Searching for a devotional to help you in trying times? With personal stories and insightful perspectives, Grace Fox brings you ninety daily devotions of hope in her book, Finding Hope in Crisis: Devotions for Calm in Chaos. Press pause for a minute each day to read
- [Why I Wrote Love Stays True](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/why-i-wrote-love-stays-true/) - When my dad began going through papers and documents in his files, He found three letters he gave to me because he knew I was writing a historical novel series. One of the letters was dated 1857 and was addressed to my great-grandmother Sallie from her father. Another one was dated November, 1864 and was
- [A Chat with Author Carol Grace Stratton](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-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!
- [NEW RELEASE— When Twilight Breaks by Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-when-twilight-breaks-by-sarah-sundin/) - Title: When Twilight Breaks Author: Sarah Sundin Publisher: Revell Release date: February 2, 2021 ISBN: 978-0800736361 About the book: Munich, 1938. American foreign correspondent Evelyn Brand is determined to prove herself in her male-dominated profession—and to spotlight the growing tyranny in Nazi Germany. Working on his PhD in German, fellow American Peter Lang is impressed
- [Book Review: His Gift](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-his-gift-3/) - His Gift by Joan C. Benson We shared reviews of His Gift on October 10, 2020 and December 5, 2020, and here’s another review for this terrific novel! His Gift: This historical novel is suitable for all ages, but the main character is in her late teens. This book is written to appeal to the YA
- [A Chat with Author Grace Fox](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-grace-fox-2/) - 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,
- [Book Review: Cuddle-Up Prayers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-cuddle-up-prayers/) - Cuddle Up Prayers Interested in a book that will help you pray with your toddler? Cuddle up close with this collection of toddler-friendly prayers. These simple prayers cover everything little ones may want to talk to God about, such as asking for help, thanking God for food or friends, or just talking about what they
- [Why I Write Happily Ever After Endings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/why-i-write-happily-ever-after-endings/) - Anne Greene I’ve experienced God’s happily-ever-afters in my life many times since I became a Christian at age twenty-one. I suffered a difficult childhood. When the Lord made me a new creation in Christ Jesus, He began my emotional healing that transformed me into the happy, content person I am today. Again, when my first
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Howard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kathy-howard/) - 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
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-sarah-hamaker-2/) - 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 –
- [Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dairy-disaster/) - People often ask me where I get the inspiration for my stories. The truth is, I never know! Sometimes, it comes from anarticle in a magazine. Other times, it may be an interesting photo, a visit to a museum, or a treasure scooped up at a garage sale. I once got the idea for a
- [A Chat with Author Dena Dyer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-dena-dyer-2/) - 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
- [The Story Behind the Story of. . . A Pink Lady Thanksgiving](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-story-behind-the-story-of-a-pink-lady-thanksgiving/) - It’s 1879, and the Oregon Trail is still ferrying emigrants west to California, Oregon, and Washington. Hundreds of covered wagon trains with thousands of people every year, all searching for something better than they left behind. The first book, Kate, is a tale of adventure and love filled with secrets, threats, and narrow escapes as
- [A Chat with Author Debbie W. Wilson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-debbie-w-wilson/) - 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
- [A Chat with Author Jayme H. Mansfield](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-jayme-h-mansfield/) - 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
- [Building Relationships in the Crazy COVID Crisis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/building-relationships-in-the-crazy-covid-crisis/) - Building Relationships in the Crazy COVID Crisis by Susan G Mathis Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship; it will affect every aspect of your relationships. Good personal communication is the act of revealing yourself—your past experiences, present feelings, and future dreams. It’s sharing your fears, needs, and desires carefully and honestly. Communicating well is
- [Book Review: His Gift](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-his-gift-2/) - His Gift by Joan C. Benson We shared a review of His Gift on October 10, 2020, and here’s another terrific review for this novel! His Gift: This historical novel is suitable for all ages, but the main character is in her late teens. This book is written to appeal to the YA audience, the
- [Inspiration in Everyday Things](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/inspiration-in-everyday-things/) - Most writers find inspiration in things they notice or read about—I’ve certainly read a news article and thought, “Hmm, that would make a good plot for a romantic suspense book.” For two of my romantic suspense stories, the general plotline has its roots in real life. I based Dangerous Christmas Memories on a short news
- [A Chat with Author Linda Wood Rondeau](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-linda-wood-rondeau/) - 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
- [NEW RELEASE - Forever Yours This Christmas by Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-forever-yours-this-christmas-by-sherry-kyle/) - Title: Forever Yours This Christmas—A Small-Town Christmas Romance Author: Sherry Kyle Release Date: November 19, 2020 Publisher: Independent Genre: Contemporary Romance ISBN: 979-8558891478 About the book: Amy Carrington is the owner of Second Time Around, a charming consignment shop at the heart of the close-knit community of Winterberry, Colorado. But her business won’t survive if
- [You Never Know Who’s Listening](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/you-never-know-whos-listening/) - You Never Know Who’s Listening by Susan G Mathis In August, I had the blessing of being part of the book talk and signing at the Cornwall Brothers Museum in the Thousand Islands, NY. With COVID, I wasn’t sure if anyone would come, but I was shocked that fifty people filled the room and many
- [An A-Muse-ing 2021 Wall Calendar Available Now!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/an-a-muse-ing-2021-wall-calendar-available-now/) - An A-Muse-ing 2021 Calendar based on cat comedy with Muse and Writer a.k.a Angela Breidenbach. Order yours at AngelaBreidenbach.com An A-Muse-ing 2021 Calendar Series: A-Muse-ings, Calendar/Book 1 Author: Angela Breidenbach ISBN: 978-0-9980847-1-8 Publisher: Gems Books Calendar/Cat/breeds/Humor & Comic Calendars Description: An A-Muse-ing 2021 Wall Calendar by Angela Breidenbach features the wry wit and humor between
- [A Chat with Author Ceitci Demirkova](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-ceitci-demirkova/) - Ceitci Demirkova Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, bestselling nonfiction author Ceitci Demirkova. Raised under communism in Bulgaria, Ceitci has turned a background of hardship into a life of service that I know you’ll find inspirational. Welcome, Ceitci! Please tell us about your book,
- [NEW RELEASE - Reagan's Reward by Susan G Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-reagans-reward-by-susan-g-mathis/) - Reagan's Reward Title: Reagan's Reward Author: Susan G Mathis Genre: Historical Publisher: smWordWorks ISBN-13: 978-0692686645 About the book: It's 1912. Reagan Kennedy assumes the position of governess to the Bernheim family's twin nephews, and her life at Cherry Island's Casa Blanca becomes frustratingly complicated. Service to a Jewish family when she is a Gentile and tending to eight-year-old,
- [Book Review: Reagan's Reward](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-reagans-reward/) - Reagan's Reward Interested in a historical novel? Reagan’s Reward is one you'll enjoy . . . In the summer of 1912, Reagan Kennedy assumes the position of governess to the Bernheim family’s twin nephews, and her life at Cherry Island’s Casa Blanca becomes frustratingly complicated. Service to a Jewish family and tending to eight-year-old mischievous
- [A Chat with Author PeggySue Wells](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-peggysue-wells-2/) - PeggySue Wells Greetings from Marti Pieper in Seneca, South Carolina, where we’re enjoying the gorgeous colors of fall. And I know you’ll enjoy today’s interview with author PeggySue Wells, who has an intriguing new book I’ve already heard a lot about. I haven’t yet met her in person, but her co-author, Pam Farrel (also a
- [2020 CAN Crown Gala](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2020-can-crown-gala/) - Watch the CAN Crown Awards Gala Here Join us by watching this video of the CAN Crown Awards. Our winners share their success tips for book and brand marketing in the Christian publishing arena. Great for readers to get to know these wonderful people and the books they write, authors to learn from successful marketing
- [An A-Muse-ing 2021 Calendar — cat comedy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2021-calendar-cat-comedy/) - Eye-catching cat comedy shines in this new release of An A-Muse-ing 2021 Calendar based on the witty humor of Muse and Writer on social media. Get your autographed (by both Muse and Writer) copy at AngelaBreidenbach.com An A-Muse-ing 2021 Calendar by Writer and Muse (Angela Breidenbach) Humorous 12-month wall calendar An A-Muse-ing 2021 Wall Calendar
- [The Write to Expire](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-write-to-expire/) - The first day of the writer's conference, my daughters and I crowded onto the elevator with several other conferees making their way to the morning keynote session. Fifteen-year-old Holly and 17-year-old Leilani were the only teen attendees that year. “I just love to see expiring new writers,” spoke up an elderly lady. She nodded and
- [A Chat with Author Lena Nelson Dooley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-lena-nelson-dooley/) - Lena Nelson Dooley Greetings from snowy Colorado where we are caught between fall and winter. Davalynn Spencer here, and I’m happy to introduce author Lena Nelson Dooley who is sharing about her featured book, A Heart’s Gift, Book 1 in her Love’s Road Home series. Welcome, Lena. Can you give us an overview of A
- [A Frightening Proposition](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-frightening-proposition/) - What is your greatest fear? What would it take to face that fear, and make the shift from from fear to love? Halloween, El Dia de Los Meurtos, All Hallows Eve—these traditions offer a great opportunity to reflect on our faith walk and the extent to which we are allowing the Holy Spirit to move
- [A Chat with Author Marsha Hubler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-marsha-hubler/) - Marsha Hubler Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing novelist Marsha Hubler, who has turned her love of children and the Lord into a string of books for young people. Marsha, please tell us about your new book, Tommi Pockets. Thirteen-year-old “Pockets” Leland wants to be the first female world champion
- [Yes Isn’t Always the Best Answer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/yes-isnt-always-the-best-answer/) - In my early working career, I liked my job in administration at a new hospital, but a big brand new company moved to town. They had an opening for a human resources director, and I interviewed. The vice president said his boss’s daughter applied, and it was between the two of us. In the meantime,
- [Book Review: Dinosaur Devotions](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-dinosaur-devotions/) - Dinosaur Devotions Dinosaur Devotions is a fun way to help your dinosaur-loving kids connect with God. These 75 devotions include bright, colorful illustrations and uncover facts about specific dinosaur species while providing spiritual insight and easy-to-understand takeaways that will encourage your children to take their faith to the next level! Your kids will also love segments
- [A Chat with Author Sally Jo Pitts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-sally-jo-pitts/) - Sally Jo Pitts Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today we’re traveling to Florida to visit with one of our newest CAN members, novelist Sally Jo Pitts. Sally Jo has worked as a home economics teacher, a high school guidance counselor, a private investigator, and an expert in lie detection! I think every single one
- [CAN Crown Awards Gala 7 Nov 2020!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-crown-awards-gala/) - 2020 #CANCROWN Awards We hope you'll enjoy coming to the online Facebook Live event as we "crown" our winners. It's always fun to know the results and share in the joy. Be sure to dress up (at least from the waist up!) And bring your notebooks! You'll be getting a bird's-eye view of the winning
- [As Seasons Change](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/as-seasons-change/) - Watching the summer season come to an end, and autumn follow, reminded me once again that God is in control. He is the one who sends the rain, the snow, and the sunshine. He directs the clouds and the wind and determines the temperature. Though people may try to predict the weather based on meteorological
- [Book Review: Unleash Your God-Given Healing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-unleash-your-god-given-healing/) - Unleash Your God-Given Healing Unleash Your God-Given Healing by Ginny Dent Brant is an inspirational, Christian living book written with commentary from a well-respected oncologist, Dr. Robert Elliott. It explores nutrition, lifestyle, integrative and conventional medicine, and biblical wisdom in a practical way to assist people in preventing and beating cancer while surviving the journey.
- [A Chat with Author Ginny Dent Brant](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-ginny-dent-brant/) - Ginny Dent Brant Welcome from Davalynn Spencer to today’s interview with author Ginny Dent Brant as she visits about her featured book, Unleash Our God-Given Healing: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer. Ginny, please give us a brief overview of your book. My book pulls back the curtain on cancer in a way rarely
- [A Wheel Secret](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/21425-2/) - The secret things belong to the Lord our God... (Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV). The oddly-fashioned wheel bug is a type of assassin bug. An assassin bug preys upon and attacks a wide variety of insects and other arthropods in a rather gruesome manner, using its front legs and proboscis. The bug injects the critter-turned-lunch with
- [Book Review: His Gift](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-his-gift/) - His Gift by Joan C. Benson His Gift: This historical novel is suitable for all ages, but the main character is in her late teens. This book is written to appeal to the YA audience, the NA audience, and every adult who has ever cared to dream. Brace yourself for a thrilling race with twists
- [A Chat with Author Julie Lavender](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-julie-lavender/) - Julie Lavender Greetings from Marti Pieper in Seneca, South Carolina, where I’m rediscovering the wonder and beauty of fall after spending the past twelve-plus years in Florida! I’m excited today to introduce a new CAN member who also happens to be a longtime friend. Many years ago now, Julie Lavender and I were both young
- [Compassion Fatigue](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/compassion-fatigue/) - Compassion Fatigue By Janet Holm McHenry Compassion fatigue is real. The Lord is a refuge to his people. –Joel 3:16 (ESV) From a recent training for local teachers on social-emotional learning I learned a new term: compassion fatigue. As teachers have doubled up duties to teach both in an in-person setting and in a distance
- [Book Review: I Love You to the Stars - When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-i-love-you-to-the-stars-when-grandma-forgets-love-remembers/) - I Love You to the Stars: When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers I Love You to the Stars -- When Grandma Forgets, Love Remembers is a new picture book published by Kregel Publishing. Inspired by a true story, a young boy enjoys having his grandma and her dog live with them. Soon Grandma gets forgetful and needs
- [What’s In A Name?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/whats-in-a-name-2/) - I’m fascinated with names. Maybe all of us writers are. I like creative names and creative spellings. I’m intrigued with old-fashioned names that come back in style, and I like unique names I’ve never heard of. I’ve chuckled at names, like one of my college friends, whose first name was “Holly” and she married a
- [A Chat with Author Kimberly Rose Johnson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kimberly-rose-johnson-2/) - Kimberly Rose Johnson, Author Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Kimberly Rose Johnson, a multi-published novelist whose stories have won the Faith, Hope, and Love Reader’s Choice Award and been a finalist for the Selah Award! Please tell us about your book Certain Threat. The co-owner of Protection
- [Who Are We?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/who-are-we/) - On the first day of a class I was teaching on how gender is expressed in the home, church, and society, I thought through the material I planned to cover. And honestly, I feared that some of what I’d prepared was too elementary for seminary students. Did they really need to hear again that
- [Book Review: Miss Tavistock's Mistake](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-miss-tavistocks-mistake-2/) - Miss Tavistock's Mistake Looking for a sweet and clean Regency romance? Wit and humor abound in Miss Tavistock's Mistake as a young woman in Regency England engages in a subterfuge while trying to assess the character of the man she's betrothed to by arrangement. As she falls in love, her troubles increase until she sees
- [A Chat with Author Sandra Glahn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sandra-glahn-2/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing Sandra Glahn, an acclaimed speaker and author—of both nonfiction and fiction. Today, Sandra’s sharing with us about her new book, which covers topics of vital interest in our society. Sandra, please tell us about your book, Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex
- [Discerning the Times](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/discerning-the-times/) - Sometimes it’s so hard to discern what’s going on in your life emotionally, psychologically, or spiritually. Something is off-kilter, but you just can’t put your hands on it. You’re not quite yourself. You’re edgy. You’re frustrated. You’re tense. Or your relationships aren’t quite right. You’re distant. Distracted. Touchy. And then it hits you. It’s
- [The Writer Who Almost Wasn’t](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-writer-who-almost-wasnt/) - Linore Rose Burkard Proof of God’s power and sense of humor are both evident in my story of getting published. Readers would probably be surprised to learn that despite majoring in English Literature and graduating magna cum laude, I was too afraid to take a Creative Writing class. It wasn’t that I didn’t have story
- [A Chat with Author Kim Vogel Sawyer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kim-vogel-sawyer/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in almost-fall Seneca, South Carolina! We have cooler weather for our morning walks now, and we have to walk earlier at night to get our walk in before the sun sets. Although I haven’t met Kim Vogel Sawyer in person, I am a fan of her work, and I
- [God’s Hands…Our Safe Place](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/gods-handsour-safe-place/) - Today’s world is full of evil manifesting itself in violence around our nation and even the world. Paul tells Timothy that we are to flee from evil and everything Satan sets before us from his world of darkness. Satan’s words can fill our minds and hearts with such negative energy that we begin to
- [A Chat with Author Martha Rogers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-martha-rogers/) - Davalynn Spencer Greetings from Colorado where autumn is waiting to burst through the backdoor of summer. Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming CAN author Martha Rogers. Martha, so glad to visit with you today. Please give us a thumbnail of the book you’re featuring, The Gift of Christmas. Martha Rogers Cherie Kenton came home to Edenville to
- [CAN at CPE Press Release, August 2020](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-at-cpe-press-release-august-2020/) - CPE_August2020_PressRelease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER - 2020 • HOUSTON, TEXAS CHRISTIAN AUTHORS NETWORK AT FALL 2020 CPE The Christian Products Expo (CPE) managed to go on with the show during the Covid-19 pandemic, with fifty-two stores in attendance. CAN author and CAN Board Treasurer Karen Whiting represented the Christian Authors Network at their booth and
- [Praying about the Small Things](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/praying-about-the-small-things/) - The donut and webcam story… by Molly Jebber I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart at five years old. I learned early on that Jesus Christ may not say yes to everything we ask, but he cares about all our requests. And thank goodness, He doesn’t always say yes, because the Lord knows what’s best
- [The Tree of Not-So-Good](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-tree-of-not-so-good/) - Like finding Easter eggs in each novel, I include unique places the reader probably has not visited, adventures my reader most likely has not experienced, and unique facts about our zany world that were not in our textbooks. In suspense novel, Chasing Sunrise, I take the reader scuba diving along the wall off the coast
- [A Chat with Author Joan C. Benson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-joan-c-benson/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in smoky California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Joan C. Benson. Joan has written many articles and devotions, as well as material for Sunday school. Today she’s sharing with us about her debut historical novel! Welcome, Joan! And congratulations on your
- [New Release: Puppy Ciao by Annette O'Hare](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-puppy-ciao-by-annette-ohare/) - Title: Puppy Ciao (Max Tales Mysteries Book 1) Author: Annette O’Hare Genre: Middle Grade Mystery Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Release Date: August 21, 2020 ISBN-13: 978-1649490438 About the book: How far would you go to save innocent animals? Would you risk your life? In the small town of Kerrville, Texas, thirteen-year-old Jeannie McKay has
- [Worship While You Wait](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/worship-while-you-wait/) - Waiting is one of the most difficult of all the spiritual disciplines. In our hurried, driven, fast-paced culture we have lost the art of waiting well. If there’s a long line at the grocery store or coffee shop, we sigh and wonder if it’s worth it. We use microwaves and Instant Pots. God, however,
- [Politics & Personnel--All in a Day's Work](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/politics-personnel-all-in-a-days-work/) - I’ve never been a police chief—but I spent many years of my career in public education serving as a high school superintendent. The day I realized the overlap between those two positions was the day Jo Oliver was born. In the early years, I interviewed women and men (mostly men) police officers and had the
- [Who’s Got Your Back?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/whos-got-your-back/) - A week ago at sunset there was a wall of flames approaching our little town here in the Sierra Valley: #LoyaltonFire. More than 700 firefighters had battled it for three days before it headed down the mountain toward spent and dry meadows that bordered our town of 860. The same angry beast had jumped two
- [The Story Behind the Story of Risk Management     ](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-story-behind-the-story-of-risk-management/) - Peru. Its people call me back. Which is why I set Carly’s finale book in Peru. As a tribute to her, because she kept calling me back, to write yet another story about her. The first time I visited Peru, I learned about hidden temples and jungle monsters. I thought, “Carly could have a
- [A Chat with Author Cindy K. Sproles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-cindy-k-sproles/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in smoking-hot California! Today I have the joy of interviewing a fellow historical novelist with Revell Books, Cindy K. Sproles. Cindy has put her Appalachian background to good use, creating a backdrop for her newest story—a story with an unexpected timeliness for today! Cindy, please tell us about your
- [Finish the Race](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/finish-the-race/) - The second annual 5K benefit to aid the building of a local homeless shelter had ended successfully with a whopping $25,000 raised. Two walkers remained steadfast on the course. One had no original intention of walking; the other had every intention of completing the journey, no matter how long it took. That journey would
- [Winning the Battle   ](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/winning-the-battle/) - Yes—you are in a battle. You might see it. Maybe you don’t. Perhaps your anger flares, you lose control, your heart is broken, or you feel isolated. The enemy is trying to gain a victory. Reject defeat. Through Christ you can win. Purpose in your heart that God’s love will work in you to
- [Book Review: An Impossible Price](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-an-impossible-price/) - An Impossible Price by Davalynn Spencer Book 3 in the Christian historical western romance series, Front Range Brides, is here! We posted book reviews of the first two books a few weeks ago. Here's a summary of the 3rd book, An Impossible Price: He has to choose – keep his secrets or the woman he
- [A Vote For Humility](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/20030-2/) - Dianne Neal Matthews Just before I moved to Salt Lake City in 2011, a librarian friend of a friend asked me to be the featured author at her small Christian school’s Book Fair. After I emailed her my photo and book cover images, she met with the principal and got really excited about the promotional
- [A Chat with Author Christi Grace](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-christi-grace/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our new CAN members, Christi Grace. Christi has a fun and fascinating career as a pet sitter—and she’s collected her stories into a book. Who wouldn’t want to read that? Welcome, Christi! Please tell us about your book,
- [Let’s Be Salty!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lets-be-salty/) - Put yourself in the scene for a moment. You are sitting in a crowd staring longingly at Jesus. He has just said His followers should be glad when they are persecuted because they will receive a reward in heaven. Then he says, “…if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?”
- [YA Book Review: Freerunner](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-freerunner/) - A book review for YA novel—Freerunner Freerunner by Kathy Cassel Set against the backdrop of the sport of freerunning, Kia must decide whether she will continue running or face her past abuser in order to save another child. Learn more: Night is Kia’s favorite time, when she freeruns to outdistance the memories of abuse she
- [Where Do Faith and Technology Intersect?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/where-do-faith-and-technology-intersect/) - Behold, I will do something new— Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? Isaiah 43:19 Catherine Finger As I sit on my screen porch, luxuriating in my Wisconsin summer morning ritual, coffee at hand, dog at my feet and a cacophony of avian praise in the background, I cultivate ideas
- [A Chat with Author Darlene Franklin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-darlene-franklin/) - Davalynn Spencer Greetings from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, enjoying summer’s green carpet and evening rains in the high country. It’s my pleasure today to welcome author Darlene Franklin. Darlene has just reached an amazing milestone of 1 million books sold! That’s an incredible achievement. Darlene is visiting with us today, sharing about her featured book,
- [With Thanksgiving](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/with-thanksgiving/) - Anxiety is running high these days—riots in the streets, political confusion, and a silent virus infecting the world. It’s enough to make anyone lose sleep. But Jesus reminds us to cast all our cares on him (1 Peter 5:7). He also invites us to ask for anything in His name (John 14:14), and He
- [Book Review: Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-editing-secrets-of-best-selling-authors/) - Book Review for Editing Secrets of Best-selling Authors by Kathy Ide Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors Kathy Ide's book, Editing Secrets of Best-Selling Authors is a writers’ helps book containing tips from professional freelance editor Kathy Ide and numerous best-selling authors on how to edit a fiction or nonfiction book manuscript. Aspiring, beginning, and intermediate
- [A Chat with Author Eddie Jones](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-eddie-jones/) - Marti Pieper Hello from Marti Pieper! We’ve just finished the hottest week of summer (so far), although “hot” in Seneca, South Carolina, doesn’t feel anything like it did in Mount Dora, Florida (near Orlando) where I lived until this past November. And I don’t imagine it’s any hotter where today’s interviewee lives in North Carolina,
- [Living in the Kingdom of Heaven](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/living-in-the-kingdom-of-heaven/) - “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Have you ever stared into space with nothing but your very own eyes and been in awe? Have you ever witnessed firsthand such a phenomenon as the Aurora Borealis? Or seen a shooting star? Have you ever stood on
- [Book Review: Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-fighting-for-your-marriage-while-separated/) - Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated Linda Rooks' book, Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated, is a winner of the Golden Scroll Non-Fiction Book of the Year Award in 2019. Fighting for Your Marriage While Separated guides a person step-by-step through the complexities of a separation. Dispelling the assumption that a separation will inevitably
- [What is the “Vine of Sodom”?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-is-the-vine-of-sodom/) - Kathy Collard Miller As I studied the questions God asks in the Bible in preparation to write God’s Intriguing Questions: 40 Old Testament Devotions Revealing God’s Nature (co-authored with my husband, Larry), I came across a fascinating reference to the “vine of Sodom” (Deuteronomy 32:32) God gives as an example of how His people have
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Cassel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kathy-cassel/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin, still sheltering-in-place in California. Sigh. Today I have the joy of virtually escaping my cocoon in an interview with adventurous multi-published author Kathy Cassel. Kathy has lived all over the world as an Air Force wife, has adopted children from Haiti, and learned to scuba dive just so she
- [Staycations: The Stay-at-Home Alternative](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/staycations-the-stay-at-home-alternative/) - In this pandemic season when travel opportunities are limited, there are other good reasons to take a staycation, which is a shorter time away from work with your family. Those benefits include money savings, travel time savings, and convenience related to school year demands, pregnancy, the need to care for aging parents, and work
- [Book Review: Earl Grey with Ephesians](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-earl-grey-with-ephesians/) - Earl Grey with Ephesians A book review of Earl Grey with Ephesians by Dr. Sandra Glahn, a six-week Bible study that explores the answers Scripture provides for "Who am I" and "Why am I here?" as well as how to live in light of these great realities. Workbook format. Leader's guide included. Enjoy
- [A Chat with Author Elaine Helms](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-elaine-helms-2/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California. In times like these—who else is tired of hearing that phrase?—in times like these, no matter where we stand, all Christians can agree on one thing. We. Need. To. Pray. It is my honor today to interview author Elaine Helms, who has not only dedicated her ministry
- [Miracle Margaritas](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/miracle-margaritas/) - “Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy” (Mark 4:16 NIV). Margarita is my name in Spanish––for Margaret. It’s also the word for daisy in Spanish. On a spring day, I found miracle margaritas (daisies) in a most unlikely place. Our world is a rocky place
- [Seizing the Moment--and Wishing that I Hadn't](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/seizing-the-moment-and-wishing-that-i-hadnt/) - Dianne Neal Matthews I attended my first writers conference in 1999, convinced that they’d kick me out once they discovered I had no writing talent. The third year, I gathered enough courage to schedule an appointment with the editor of a major Christian magazine to pitch a personal experience article. While the piece didn’t fit
- [Get Registered for SoCAL Christian Writers' Conference by July 3, 2020!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2020socal-conference/) - Register by July 3, 2020 2020 SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference is next week! If you’re longing for the benefits of a writers’ conference this year, I hope you’ll check out the virtual SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference. It’s happening next week, July 8–11. In this live, interactive conference, you can learn from and meet with agents, acquisitions editors,
- [Freedom](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/freedom/) - It’s crazy-good what Americans do in July! We wave flags. Peacefully parade in the streets. Honor the military, first responders, and civilians. Gather as families. Picnic. Cherish freedom. As a retired military officer, I smile at our Independence Day celebrations, knowing a measure of the sacrifice in people and treasure that secured the liberties
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- [A Chat with Author Linda Kozar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-kozar/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Colorful Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here with guest author Linda Kozar who will be sharing a little of her author’s journey. The publisher, DaySpring, has this to say about Linda’s featured book, Sunshine for the Soul, Morning Devotions to Warm the Heart. Linda Kozar Written in the light and humorous style of
- [Crystal Bowman hears her own songs played by a young pianist](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/crystal-bowman-songs/) - Watch how much hearing her own songs meant when Crystal Bowman hears a young pianist play for her. Crystal writes children's books and lyrics. You can find out more about her at https://ChristianAuthorsNetwork.com/Crystal-Bowman/
- [He Exults with Loud Singing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/he-exults-with-loud-singing/) - The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing (Zephaniah 3:17 ESV). I love walking with God anywhere, but I especially like the quiet, serene walks where
- [Book Review: Shadow of the Dagger](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-shadow-of-the-dagger/) - Shadow of the Dagger by Anne Greene Shadow of the Dagger: by Anne Greene Three people are murdered and one kidnapped to find the solution to a priceless treasure map. As Nicole Phillips seeks to find her kidnapped brother, she doesn’t know whom to trust. No one is who they appear to be. All
- [Are You a Cheerleader or a Nitpicker?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/are-you-a-cheerleader-or-a-nitpicker/) - Miss Tavistock's Mistake by Linore Rose Burkhard Are you a cheerleader or a nitpicker? by Linore Rose Burkhard Every author I know, myself included, wants to make readers happy, especially the cheerleaders who love our genre and stories. After all, by loving and reading our books, they keep us in business. Nevertheless, not all readers
- [A Chat with Author Bethany Jett](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-bethany-jett/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin from California, where we’re just beginning to emerge from our lockdown cocoon—fully masked, of course. Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author Bethany Jett. She’s a military wife, a former cheerleading coach, an entrepreneur—and a writer with (get this!) a paper allergy. Say it isn’t so! Bethany
- [Never a Panic in Heaven](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/never-a-panic-in-heaven/) - Never a Panic in Heaven by Janet Chester Bly Which of these statements do you most relate to? What I see is all there is. I’m governed by chance, ruled by fate. Mine is a bleak, empty existence, leading nowhere. My life is governed by my good choices and happy thoughts. We’re ruled by fearsome
- [Book Review: The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-the-complete-guide-to-the-prayers-of-jesus/) - The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus Janet Holm McHenry's book, The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus, published by Bethany House, is the only comprehensive book on the prayer life of Jesus. This nonfiction Christian living book is an engaging, vivid journey through the recorded prayers of Jesus as well as
- [A Chat with Author Linda Gilden](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-linda-gilden/) - Marti Pieper 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
- [New WWII Podcast with Liz Tolsma](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-wwii-podcast-with-liz-tolsma/) - 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. WWII Fiction Talk Podcast with Liz Tolsma World War II Fiction Talk Liz Tolsma All about clean World War II fiction. Here you'll
- [Social Distance, Stay Home, Be Still](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/social-distance-stay-home-be-still/) - 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
- [Book Review: Direct Threat](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-direct-threat/) - Direct Threat by Kimberly Rose Johnson Direct Threat 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
- [Saying Goodbye is Never Easy   ](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/saying-goodbye-is-never-easy/) - Risk Management by Leeann Betts 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
- [Help in Times of Trouble](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/help-in-times-of-trouble/) - 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
- [Book Review: An Improper Proposal AND An Unexpected Redemption](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-an-improper-proposal-and-an-unexpected-redemption/) - Book 3 in Davalynn Spencer's series, Front Range Brides, will be released June 4, 2020. So you'll want to get caught up with Books 1 & 2 in this series of inspirational western romances! Check out the first two books, starting with a review of An Improper Proposal: An Improper Proposal Ya'll better hold
- [A Chat with Author Becky Harling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-becky-harling/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Becky Harling, a renowned speaker and multi-published author, whose life mission is to awaken hope by pointing people to Jesus. And we could all use hope, couldn’t we? Welcome, Becky! I understand your new book, Listen Well, Lead Better, was
- [Honoring the Fallen](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/honoring-the-fallen/) - Honoring the Fallen This Memorial Day feels different than those in recent memory. I’m sure its sense of untimeliness is related to the COVID-19 issues swirling around us. We need community – as believers and as humans – and that sense of community has been threatened. Today is a perfect day to remember those who
- [On Horses and Storylines](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/on-horses-and-storylines/) - Christie & Cosmo in Vegas Miss Christie’s little black ears twitch at each note as morning birds serenade us. We start most mornings (God, weather, and coffee supply willing) in our treetop screened porch, nestled under blankets, Bible and journal nearby. Very soon, Miss Christie and I will begin our days from the pleasurable confines
- [A Chat with Author Cynthia Simmons](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cynthia-simmons/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, relishing the near-summer sunshine and welcoming author Cynthia L. Simmons today as she shares about her unique nonfiction release and how it could be a boon to parent-educators today. Cynthia, tell us a little about your book. Pursuing Gold: A History and Critical Thinking Curriculum goes with
- [Special Gifts for Grads](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/special-gifts-for-grads/) - Are you searching for just the right gift for a graduate in your life? Consider giving high-school or college grads something they will cherish for years to come—a “YOU Gift.” It’s free and it will make this season special. Here are five suggestions: Express value. Graduates are under a lot of pressure. They're adults
- [Fast-Food Pick-Up Line](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fast-food-pick-up-line/) - Not only did I forget my cell phone the morning I had a newspaper stringer interview at Chik Fil A, I also failed to write down the gentleman’s name that I was supposed to interview. I knew the focus of my article – interview an 80-year-old community member who served as a chaplain for a
- [A Chat with Author Kathleen Rouser](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kathleen-rouser/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing novelist Kathleen Rouser. Kathleen says she’s a fan of the Three C’s—cats, coffee, and chocolate. I’ll join that fan club. And I think you’ll enjoy what Kathleen has to share with us! Welcome, Kathleen! Please tell us about your novella, Flying into
- [Riding in a Covered Wagon – Vicariously!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/riding-in-a-covered-wagon-vicariously/) - By Donna Schlachter Several years ago, hubby and I visited a museum that offered a virtual Covered Wagon ride. We sat inside a wagon bed and looked ahead of us where the driver and oxen or horses would normally reside. Then a short film played about the wagon going down over the river bank
- [A Chat with Author Janet Perez Eckles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-janet-perez-eckles/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in springtime in Seneca, South Carolina, where we’re bonding in isolation as we recover from the recent tornado and remain on lockdown due to COVID-19! I’m grateful that, during our years in Florida, I bonded with today’s interview subject, my dear friend, Janet Perez Eckles. She’s a lovely lady
- [As  I Ponder Humility](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/as-i-ponder-humility/) - I must admit. I am a prideful person. While I want to emulate a humble spirit, I know within my own reasoning I’m chasing an elusive butterfly. Trying to be humble is not humility at all. Because I want to appear humble when I’m really very prideful, I struggle with advertising my achievements. Oh,
- [Book Review: Encountering God's Heart for You: 365 Devotions from Genesis through Revelation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-review-encountering-gods-heart-for-you/) - Encountering God's Heart for You by Diane Stortz A book review of Encountering God's Heart for You: 365 Devotions from Genesis through Revelation by Diane Stortz. A daily devotional journey through the whole story of the Bible. Shared by permission of Elisabeth Espinoza. Encountering God's Heart for You by Diane Stortz features 365 brief devotions that
- [An Exotic Destination](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/an-exotic-destination/) - Have you ever wanted to visit the seven churches of The Revelation, the marble city of Ephesus, or follow Paul’s journeys? These sites are all located in what used to be known as Asia Minor, but which are in today’s country of Turkey. I spent five months in Adana, Turkey on the Incirlik Air Base
- [A Chat with Author Randy Kay](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-randy-kay/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin, sheltering-in-place in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing one of our newest members of the Christian Authors Network, Randy Kay! Welcome, Randy! Please tell us about your book, Dying to Meet Jesus. A child in trouble . . . financial stress . . . broken relationships . . . Is it possible to find
- [Words Sweet to the Soul, Healing to the Bones](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/words-sweet-to-the-soul-healing-to-the-bones/) - By Julie Lavender Beautiful sights and scents of spring adorn my south-Georgia town. Honeysuckle and wisteria vines twist throughout the trees in the back yard, and yellow Jessamine dots the edge of the forest beyond. The dainty flowers attract nectar-seekers, especially honey bees, this time of year. Married to an entomologist, I’m quite fascinated with
- [A Chat with Author Tina Yeager](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-tina-yeager/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in #Senecastrong, South Carolina, where we’re persevering through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovering from a devastating tornado that hit the morning after Easter. I’m grateful our family and home are safe, and I’m also grateful for my personal and professional friendship with today’s interview subject, the fascinating author, speaker,
- [Thoughts on the Lockdown (Kingdom Economy)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/thoughts-on-the-lockdown-kingdom-economy/) - “(Misfortune) can ruin your life only if it ruins your character. Otherwise, it cannot harm you—inside or out.” Aurelius “The great objective of this life is character, for it is the only thing we can carry with us into eternity.” Austin Phelps Doesn’t it help to keep in mind, when life feels particularly hard,
- [The First Zip Line Ride?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-first-zip-line-ride/) - Fun trivia: The Brooklyn Bridge opened in 1883. The first person to cross it was E. F. Farrington, the Bridge's master mechanic. Zipline Photo But instead of walking across the bridge, he went by zip line! I discovered this fascinating bit of trivia while doing research for my novel, A Sicilian Farewell, part of which
- [A Chat with Author Anne Greene](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-anne-greene/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin, sheltering-in-place in California. While we’re all suffering a bit of cabin fever, how appropriate that I’m interviewing author Anne Greene, who takes you to exciting locations and times through her award-winning novels. Anne loves travel and history, and it shows in her writing! Anne, please tell us about your
- [Hope Springs Eternal…So They Say](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/hope-springs-eternalso-they-say/) - “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because
- [A Chat with Author Sandra Orchard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sandra-orchard/) - Davalynn Spencer Davalynn Spencer here, digging out from a Colorado spring snowstorm and gearing up for a weekend in the 70s. But in the midst of all this craziness, I’m pleased to introduce author Sandra Orchard and her latest book, Lass and Found. Sandra, give us a quick thumbnail of your new title. Sandra Orchard
- [New Release—Devyn's Dilemma by Susan G Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-devyns-dilemma-by-susan-g-mathis/) - Devyn's Dilemma by Susan G Mathis Title: Devyn's Dilemma by Susan G. Mathis Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas Release date: April 3, 2020 ISBN-13: 978-1645262732 About the book: 1910, Thousand Islands, New York. Others may consider The Towers castle on Dark Island an enchanting summer retreat, but to Devyn McKenna, it's a prison. Yet as she works
- [Easter Inspiration: Praying like Jesus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/easter-inspiration-praying-like-jesus/) - Easter is a time to draw close to Christ and learn from his experience. We also can learn from his prayers from that last week of his life. It’s interesting that of his ten recorded prayers, six come from his last week. And they can inspire our prayer lives. “Father, glorify your name!” (John
- [Discovering The Rabbit in the Moon](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/discovering-the-rabbit-in-the-moon/) - We welcome Linda Rooks and thank her for today's wonderful fascinating fact! Did you know there is a rabbit in the shadows of the moon? In the United States we often talk about a man in the moon, but in other parts of the world—especially Asia—people talk about the rabbit they see in the moon.
- [Praising God in Uncertain Times](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/praising-god-in-uncertain-times/) - We are living in uncertain times. A global pandemic is not something we are used to coping with. When life changes quickly it often causes anxiety and fear. But the one constant we have is that our Almighty God never changes. Knowing and believing that God is greater than our circumstance gives us hope
- [A Chat with Author Carla Hoch](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-carla-hoch/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Like all novelists, I get my characters in trouble. They get in fights. Sometimes knives or guns are involved. But like many novelists, the closest I’ve come to fighting is watching my sons’ karate lessons. Carla Hoch, on the other hand, is the real deal. She does Brazilian jiu-jitsu,
- [Combat Contagion of Fear](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/combat-contagion-of-fear/) - How are you spending this forced stay-cation? I’ve been baking, cleaning, and catching up on those “will-do-sometime” projects. Thumbing through a stack of magazines that I didn’t have time to read when they arrived over the past few months, I’m ready to discard a bunch and free up space. I appreciate having time to organize.
- [A Funny Thing Happened – On the Way to a Story](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-a-story-2/) - Donna Schlachter “A book with a cowboy on the cover. Historical.” That’s what the editor wanted. Did I have such a story, she wanted to know. No. Well, not really. But I could. After all, I’m a writer. I could come up with an idea, couldn’t I? Let’s see. Set it in Colorado. In the
- [A Chat with Author Cheri Cowell](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-cheri-cowell/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in looking-almost-like-spring Seneca, South Carolina! Today I have the pleasure of introducing another dear author friend to you on the CAN blog. Cheri Cowell, whom I first met through Word Weavers International, is not only a longtime friend but a multi-published author and, for the past several years, a
- [Do You Want to Be Known?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/do-you-want-to-be-known/) - Have you ever felt really known? Every one of us longs to be fully known, loved, and appreciated. John 1:48 tells us about the interaction between Nathaniel and Jesus. “Nathanael said to him, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you’” (ESV).
- [A Chat with Author Tiffany Amber Stockton](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-tiffany-amber-stockton/) - Davalynn Spencer Welcome, readers. Davalynn Spencer here, warming by the wood stove as I wait for spring to arrive in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Please join me in welcoming author Tiffany Amber Stockton who will tell us about her featured book for today, A Grand Design. Tiffany – thank you for joining us. Please give us
- [A Strategic Act of an Apostle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/an-apostles-strategic-act/) - A Strategic Act of an Apostle by Dr. Craig von Buseck Luke, the writer of Acts, shows us an amazing transformation in the life of Saul of Tarsus. This metamorphosis takes place in one single chapter – Acts 13 – though the preparation for it happened over many years. Verse 2: While they were worshiping
- [Reflections From the Road](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/reflections-from-the-road/) - My recent retirement prompted a personal move from Illinois to my home state of Wisconsin—which meant my awesome nine-year-old quarter horse mare and I also moved to a new barn and horse trainer. All of these changes resulted in prepping, practicing, and praying for success on a brand-new horse show circuit this year. We agreed
- [A Chat with Author Aaron M. Zook, Jr.](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-aaron-m-zook-jr/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing one of CAN’s newest members, Aaron M. Zook, Jr. A retired Army colonel, Aaron now uses his skills to write action-packed stories for teen boys. Welcome, Aaron! Please tell us about your book The Crashin’ Coaster Mystery. A mysterious man wrecks the
- [Bolivian Cemeteries—Customs and Comforts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/bolivian-cemeteries-customs-and-comforts/) - "Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore, comfort one another with these words" (1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 NIV). Recently, I attended a gathering in our village to remember the
- [A Chat with Author Janice Thompson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-janice-thompson/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where spring is already springing! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Janice Thompson! Janice is the author of numerous novels and devotionals. I’ve known Janice for years, and I love her sense of humor, her storytelling, and the photos of
- [God Responds to Arrow Prayers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-responds-to-arrow-prayers/) - Conversing with God looks different for everyone, but at some time or other we all shoot arrow prayers heavenward. I do it often. It happens when I’m traveling by plane and a spiritual conversation opens with a fellow passenger. On one occasion a woman beside me said, “I’m on a personal quest. I’m searching
- [Joyful Thinking](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joyful-thinking/) - What we live is first what we think. So what does God want us to think about that will elevate our mind, soul, spirit and life? Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
- [CAN Crown Award Winner Linda Goldfarb—by Susan G. Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-crown-award-winner-linda-goldfarb/) - Linda Goldfarb Linda Goldfarb is a bold communicator who’s frequently quoted by her readers, audiences, and clients that, “transparency transforms!” She’s an award-winning author, international speaker, certified personality consultant, professional actress, audiobook narrator, podcaster, and board-certified Christian life coach. When Linda’s relaxing, you’ll find her sipping frothed coffee on a comfy couch or photographing nature
- [God’s Creative Humbling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/gods-creative-humbling/) - As I was talking with a women’s ministry director at a church training conference, I hoped she would invite me to speak at her women’s retreat. I enjoyed one of the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies set before us while we sat in the lounge of the convention center. When she asked my opinion on
- [A Chat with Author Linda Rooks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-rooks/) - Marti Pieper February greetings from Marti Pieper in chilly but beautiful Seneca, South Carolina! Today, I’m delighted to welcome a dear friend to our CAN blog. Linda W. Rooks and I first met through the Orlando, Florida, Word Weavers group, where she is a charter member and where we have both served in leadership. Linda
- [Relationship Glue](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/relationship-glue/) - “What did she use this time?” The kind man who cleans my white carpets squats down to inspect the splashed rainbow. “Acrylic and oils.” I show him the finished masterpiece displayed on the easel above the carpet’s danger zone. He nods appreciatively, and from his arsenal of stain removers, sprays over the area what
- [A Chat with Author Vickie McDonough](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-vickie-mcdonough/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing historical novelist Vickie McDonough, who is a bestselling author of more than fifty (!) novels and novellas! Vickie is also a long-time member of CAN, and you’ll enjoy what she has to share. Welcome, Vickie! Please tell us about your book The
- [NEW RELEASE: The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-land-beneath-us-by-sarah-sundin/) - The Land Beneath Us by Sarah Sundin Publisher: Revell Release date: February 4th, 2020 ISBN-13: 978-0800727994 About the book: With his future stolen by his brothers’ betrayal, Clay Paxton trains hard with the US Army Rangers, while Leah Jones works as a librarian at the army base, hoping to find her lost sisters. A marriage of
- [Blue Skies Above](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/blue-skies-above/) - Our winter season in Michigan has been mild. No subzero temps or newsworthy blizzards to report. I am grateful for that. But the heavy, gray clouds that linger for days and even weeks, make me feel like I am trapped in a colorless dome. Last week we flew to Texas to visit my daughter’s
- [Water or Not?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/water-or-not/) - Sandra Glahn While I’ve often written for medical publications—both fiction and non—I am not myself a physician. But I’ve been on the receiving end of more than my share of surgeries and treatments, so I can definitely write from the patient’s perspective. When I wrote non-fiction medical information for the trade market, my editors usually
- [A Chat with Author Molly Jebber](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-molly-jebber/) - Davalynn Spencer Welcome to the CAN blog. Davalynn Spencer here, visiting with author Molly Jebber about authorship and her featured book for today, Hannah’s Courage. Molly, please give us a quick overview of your book. Hannah’s Courage is the third book in my Amish Charm Bakery Series. Hannah Lapp fears she may have waited too
- [New Release: Leaf Me Alone by Julie B Cosgrove](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-leaf-me-alone-by-julie-b-cosgrove/) - Leaf Me Alone: Book 3 of the Relatively Seeking Mysteries by Julie B Cosgrove Publisher: Write Integrity Press Release Date: February 5th, 2020 ISBN-13: 978-1-944120-86-3 About the Book: Four days ago all Shannon had to worry about was Fluffy eating a fizzy antacid. Now, her husband may be unemployed, her Bible study mentor is on
- [Prayerwalking for Your Health and Community](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/prayerwalking-for-your-health-and-community/) - Prayerwalking: Walking for your health, praying for your community Just over twenty years ago I found myself falling apart physically. I was huffing and puffing going up stairs. I needed painkillers to sleep. And the turning point occurred when I fell down the back steps because my knee had given way. I needed to
- [Dreamy Ideas](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dreamy-ideas/) - Catherine Finger Where do you get your ideas? We writers know, love, and sometimes hate this age-old question. My Jo Oliver thriller series started with a desire to write compelling stories of triumph, choice, and the power of emergent faith and community. Each story was fueled by a strong character, a plot idea, or an
- [Living in Joy Is a Choice](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/living-in-joy-is-a-choice/) - Dianne Barker I was just eighteen when I landed my dream job writing for our local newspaper during college. After graduation I joined the full-time staff, covering news stories and writing special features and a weekly column where I shared my Christian convictions. This brought invitations to speak for church and civic events. What wisdom
- [Stop Checking the Rear View Mirror](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/stop-checking-the-rear-view-mirror/) - I was going through a difficult time,and was replaying the hurt, pain, and offense over and over. And God has the ability to get our attention when we get stuck in life--especially when it is not a healthy place we are stuck in! In my daily devotions I read Phil 3: 13: Brothers and sisters, I
- [A Conversation with CAN Volunteer Linda Goldfarb](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-conversation-with-can-volunteer-linda-goldfarb/) - Catherine Finger Happy Friday, CAN Family! I'm writing to you from deep within the Iowa farm country. It's chilly, but a small price to pay while on my way to ride my horse this morning. To warm the heart and soul, I'm thrilled to share an interview with professional coach, author, speaker and teacher Linda Goldfarb. A
- [A Chat with Author Peggy Blann Phifer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-peggy-blann-phifer/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in chilly-for-us California! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, novelist Peggy Blann Phifer. Although Peggy never planned to become a writer and didn’t start until she was in her fifties, she has definitely made up for it since then! Peggy, please tell
- [Make It a Priority to Get Your Rest](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-it-a-priority-to-get-your-rest/) - "The LORD replied, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest’” (Exodus 33:14 NIV). I yawned and groaned as I glanced at my goals and my to-do list. Instead of getting shorter, the lists seemed to be growing—exponentially. The past year had been insanely demanding. In a regular year I
- [Power for Tough Times](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/power-for-tough-times/) - that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. Phil 3:10 This verse has special meaning to me. I met a curly -haired, tan, fit college student leader at Campus Crusade for Christ headquarters in the late summer of 1978. His Bible was
- [SKEE BALL, PIZZA FIGHTS, AND FUN!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/skee-ball-pizza-fights-and-fun/) - I had been dating Roy for a while, and he decided the time had come for me to meet his children, Jill and James. Very apprehensive but knowing this was the essential next step, I flew down from New Jersey to Atlanta with him. You wouldn’t think a six-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy could
- [A Chat with Author Donna Schlachter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-donna-schlachter/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in rainy and windy South Carolina! My husband and I are still adjusting to our new life here—and right now, we’re missing the warmth of Florida. Today, I want to bring some warmth to our CAN blog by introducing you to author Donna Schlachter. She has some delightful things
- [Bûche de Noël Yule Log Cake (part two)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/buche-de-noel-yule-log-cake-part-two/) - No need to put away favorite holiday traditions just yet! I have more to say about the Yule Log tradition. In a previous post, “The Christmas Yule Log (part one)” I explained the origin (see December 23). Since most homes now have central heat and gas fireplaces, the Yule log custom has been replaced
- [Where Does Stability Reside?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/where-does-stability-reside/) - Discovering Joy in Philippians In Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience, we look at verses that show the path to true joy. Having a stable life with a sure foundation does make life more joyful. Let's take a quick glance at Psalms 15 to see the stepping stones to stability (note the
- [A Conversation with CAN Volunteer Ginny McCabe](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-conversation-with-can-volunteer-ginny-mccabe/) - Catherine Finger Happy Friday, CAN Family! From the freezy flatlands of Illinois, I come bearing a fascinating tale from bestselling author, award-winning journalist, media professional, speaker and teacher Ginny McCabe. While the retired school superintendent in me bristled just a bit when I read about the award-winning journalist part—making her a natural nemesis in my
- [A Chat with Author Rosalinda Rivera](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-rosalinda-rivera/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, dynamic author and speaker Rosalinda Rivera. You’ll love Rosalinda’s heart for Jesus and people! Welcome, Rosalinda. Please ell us about your book, The Seductive Slayers of Success: Harness Your Strengths to Take Control of Your Destiny.
- [When Your Pity Party Gets Shut Down](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/when-your-pity-party-gets-shut-down/) - This Christmas season, my wife and I went to the beach, a post-Christmas, Merry-Christmas-to-us present. We arrived on Friday afternoon and talked about what we could do and where we could go for our fortieth anniversary in 2021. We continued the discussion the next morning until we received a series of text messages. They
- [Walk With Me](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/walk-with-me/) - And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me (Luke 9:23) Some might not connect this verse with joy, but it is actually the path to true joy. In Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience,
- [Double Jeopardy – Why This Story Will Change You as a Reader](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/double-jeopardy-why-this-story-will-change-you-as-a-reader/) - By Donna Schlachter When I think about books from my childhood, I recall books like Black Beauty and Call of the Wild. What really sticks with me is both told stories of heartbreak and joy, of separation and reunion, or defeat and victory. Throughout these two books in particular, bad things happened for no good
- [A Chat with Author Deb Haggerty](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-deb-haggerty/) - Sarah Sundin Happy New Year from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, Deb Haggerty. I met Deb recently at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, where she was representing the publishing house she owns, Elk Lake Publishing. Since I know many of her authors—and quite a few
- [How to Have a Better Life in 2020](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-have-a-better-life-in-2020/) - It’s almost time for a New Year—and a new decade! How will your life be better in 2020 and beyond? What choices will you make to do things differently? Most New Year’s resolutions come and go like snowflakes on hot sand. They don’t seem to last. Instead, why not take time to reflect on
- [A Joyful New Year!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-joyful-new-year/) - "Do everything without grumbling... " Phil 2:14 Maybe 2019 was tough year and you find yourself complaining a lot. You want to break the habit, but aren't sure how. Here are twelve helpful tips to remember when you are tempted to grumble: 1. Turn on worship music 2.Go on a prayer walk 3. Do Bible Art
- [A Conversation with CAN Prayer Warrior Donn Taylor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-conversation-with-can-prayer-warrior-donn-taylor/) - Catherine Finger Happy Friday CAN Members! Catherine Finger here with the great privilege of interviewing CAN Member Donn Taylor. Donn is a prayer warrior and serves our CAN members through his tireless prayers and encouragement. His faithful organization of the weekly online CAN prayer group blesses us all. When he’s not praying, Donn can be
- [The Christmas Yule Log (part one)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-christmas-yule-log-part-one/) - In Sara’s Surprise, a Bûche de Noël cake became a special Yule Log wedding cake. For Sara, it was the perfect cake for her Christmas wedding. But where did the Yule Log tradition come from? The custom of the Yule Log goes back to before medieval times. It was originally based on the Nordic
- [Be Careful What You Say](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/be-careful-what-you-say/) - Linda Rondeau But where’s the fun in that? “She’s going to kill him!” my writer friend said, in a loud of enough voice and with convincing enthusiasm to be heard across the lobby while we waited for the elevator in my apartment building. We had just returned from a brisk, evening walk while we brainstormed her
- [A Chat with Author Catherine Finger](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-catherine-finger/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in beautiful (and much colder than Florida) Seneca, South Carolina! After a recent move, we’re unpacking and getting ready for Christmas all at once. But we have all sorts of interesting tidbits from author Catherine Finger, so let’s get started with her interview right away! Welcome, Catherine! Please tell
- [Blind Spot](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/blind-spot/) - “At that time the deaf will hear word-for-word what’s been written. After a lifetime in the dark, the blind will see” (Isaiah 29:18 The Message). My husband Patrick has a little spot below his jaw line that he invariably misses when he shaves. Sometimes he misses it two or three shaves in a row,
- [Featuring Dr. Mary Ann Diorio-CAN Volunteer Extraordinaire](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/featuring-dr-mary-ann-diorio-can-volunteer-extraordinaire/) - Happy Friday CAN Members! Catherine Finger This is Catherine Finger bringing you an interview with today’s featured author: Dr. MaryAnn Diorio. In addition to to being an award-winning author, speaker, leader, coach, and beloved family matriarch, MaryAnn finds time to graciously leads our CAN reviewers—a great service to our authors. Thank you for joining us
- [A Chat with Author Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-davalynn-spencer/) - Sarah Sundin Merry Christmas from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of interviewing the interviewer! Davalynn Spencer serves on my team of author interviewers—but today it’s her turn to be grilled. Davalynn has made a name for herself with her western romances, which have won multiple awards, including the prestigious Will Rogers
- [The Gift of time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-gift-of-time/) - The Christmas season is upon us, and with it comes non-stop shopping, gift-giving, and entertaining. Not to mention baking, bow-making, and balancing the checkbook. No wonder it’s hard to find peace in the hustle and bustle of what should be one of our happiest times of the year. Often, in the midst of our
- [A Funny Thing Happened on the Way To a Story](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-a-story/) - “She’s cute, and perky, and all the things I’m not.” That’s how my real life persona, Donna Schlachter, describes me. I’m not sure why, because she’s a pretty swell person herself. Still, I suspect it’s because she likes to live vicariously through me. Kind of like a split personality. Maybe all authors are that way.
- [A Chat with Author Dianne Neal Matthews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-dianne-neal-matthews/) - Davalynn Spencer Welcome, readers. Davalynn Spencer from Colorado here, where it’s snowy and Christmassy already. Please welcome today’s featured author, Dianne Neal Matthews. Dianne, please give us a quick overview of your book Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily. Daily Encouragement for the Smart Stepfamily offers a daily dose of encouragement and wisdom for your
- [Making Holiday Memories](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/making-holiday-memories/) - Making Holiday Memories Thanksgiving was a traditional family gathering at my in-laws’ home. The siblings came from near and far with their families. Entering the snowy driveway, we'd see the house with seven gables high on the hill. Beautiful horse in the snow The roar of snowmobiles coming from the fields nearby let us know
- [A Few of My Favorite Things](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-few-of-my-favorite-things/) - Catherine Finger I realized recently that a few of my favorite things and creatures have names beginning with the letter C. A fine example is Capsized by Death, the fourth of my Jo Oliver thrillers releasing Dec. 2, 2019. My dog’s name is Christie—short for “Christie, The Christmas Pup.” Well into her eleventh year, we’ve
- [A Heritage of Giving Thanks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-heritage-of-giving-thanks/) - Thanksgiving is an important part of the Christian life. It is the capstone to a life of prayer. The apostle Paul instructed the church in Philippi regarding prayer: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, NASB). Carrying from
- [A Chat with Author Michelle Lazurek](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-michelle-lazurek/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in beautiful Florida! In case you don’t recognize that place, it’s my coined word for “in between Florida and South Carolina,” which is where I find myself this week as my husband and I are “in between” our former home in Mount Dora, Florida, and our new one in
- [Join the Chorus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/join-the-chorus/) - For fourteen years our home in Florida allowed me to escape the bitter Midwest winters. But due to a health crisis, my husband and I are now back in the Midwest, bracing ourselves for some bitter temps. When I look out my kitchen window, I no longer see palm trees standing tall against a
- [A Chat with Author Michelle Medlock Adams](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-michelle-medlock-adams/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing one of CAN’s newest members, Michelle Medlock Adams. Michelle has written over eighty books for children and for adults. With her award-winning background in journalism, she’s written many biographies for celebrities as well. I think you’ll enjoy what she has to share!
- [Who Hates Conflict?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/who-hates-conflict/) - I hate conflict. I hate getting into disagreements with my husband. I don’t like having a spat with a friend. As a parent, I hated the constant conflict resolution that was needed when my two kids didn’t get along. As a teacher, I sure didn’t enjoy being the one who had to break up
- [A Chat with Author Rebecca Ondov](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-rebecca-ondov/) - Davalynn Spencer Davalynn Spencer here, wondering how November showed up so soon. I don’t think I’m ready, but author Rebecca Ondov is with her featured book today, Great Horse Stories for Girls. Welcome, Rebecca, give us the back-cover copy for this book that I would have loved to read growing up. (Okay, still would.) Girls
- [NEW RELEASE: True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God's Way](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-true-heart-girls-devotional-thinking-gods-way/) - True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God's Way True Heart Girls Devotional: Thinking God's Way by Sherry Kyle by Sherry Kyle Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction Publisher: RoseKidz, November 1, 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1628627848 About the book: Discover true joy and peace as you focus your thoughts on God's promises! This devotional for girls ages 8-12 will help girls learn
- [Praise His Name](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/praise-his-name/) - Negative attitudes have a way of creeping up on all of us at times. Good advice for turning them around is keeping a gratitude journal—a list of the things you’re thankful for each day. When we put our focus on the positive aspects of our lives, the impact of the negatives begins to shrink.
- [Congratulations CAN Crown Awards Finalists](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/congratulations-can-crown-awards-finalists/) - Excellence in Christian Marketing and Media for Books, Book Series, or Brand FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Congratulations to our CAN Crown Awards Finalists November - 2019 The Christian Authors Network Crown Awards recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of all Christian authors. We are pleased to announce the CAN Crown Award finalists:
- [New Release: Sarah's Surprise by Susan G. Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release/) - Sara’s Surprise by Susan G Mathis Genre: historical romance Publisher: smWordWorks ISBN-13: 978-1087235714 Released: October 20, 2019 About the book: Sara O’Neill, works as an assistant pastry chef at the magnificent Thousand Islands Crossmon Hotel where she meets precocious, lovable, seven-year-old Madison and her charming father and hotel manager, Sean Graham. But Jacque LaFleur, the
- [What to do When You Don't Know What to do](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-what-to-do/) - What do you do when you don’t know what to do? In such a place, waiting for direction, I encouraged myself by reviewing the hard circumstances where God placed Moses. From the moment he appeared to him in a flaming bush, his life was never easy. Go to Pharaoh? Lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Harris](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-harris/) - Davalynn Spencer Thanks for stopping by the CAN blog. Davalynn Spencer here, and today I’m pleased to introduce author Kathy Harris and her featured book, Deadly Commitment. Welcome, Kathy. Please give us a brief teaser for your book. Danni Kemp fears she’s being stalked—but the truth is much more deadly. Wow, what a great hook.
- [Safe Where I Belong](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/safe-where-i-belong/) - As I played with my two-year-old grandson in the backyard, a noise caught his attention, and he turned toward the street. “Get back here,” I called. “You are naughty and going immediately into time out for the rest of your life. Now, think about what you’ve done, and how you will fix it!” Are you
- [A Chat with Author Kimberley Woodhouse](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kimberley-woodhouse/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing Kimberley Woodhouse, a fellow historical novelist. Kimberley’s novels have recently won the Carol Award in the novella category and the Reader’s Choice Award from RWA Faith, Hope, and Love in the short historical category! Kimberley is one of our newest CAN members,
- [NEW RELEASE: Deadly Commitment by Kathy Harris](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-deadly-commitment-by-kathy-harris/) - Deadly Commitment By Kathy Harris Publisher: New Hope Publishing Release date: October 14, 2019 ISBN#: 978-1563093043 About the book: When Danielle Kemp walks out of her downtown Nashville condominium, she becomes convinced that the homeless man outside her building is stalking her. Butafter learning the real identity of the intimidating stranger, she faces something even
- [Making the Right Commitment](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/making-the-right-commitment/) - Commitment can be a good thing…when we’re committed to the right thing. But how often do we make a decision without fully weighing the cost? How often do we say “yes,” when we want to say “no”? I’ve been guilty of it myself. When I sat down to write my latest novel, Deadly Commitment,
- [A Chat with Author Janet McHenry](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-janet-mchenry/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin, who is rapidly posting this because my power might go out! Today I have the honor of interviewing one of our newest CAN members, but an author I’ve known for years and consider a friend—Janet McHenry. Janet made a name for herself with her bestselling book, PrayerWalk, and she’s
- [Fulfill God’s Calling on Your Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fulfill-gods-calling-on-your-life/) - Recently, I was bummed out by some in the church who seemed to imply writing fiction is not a holy calling. They as much as said that if we aren't engaged in outright evangelism, then we aren't fulfilling the Great Commission. I did some soul-searching. Told God, "I quit. I'm done (writing)." He immediately
- [A Chat with Author Terri Gillespie](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-terri-gillespie/) - Marti Pieper Greetings, book lovers, from Marti Pieper! I’m writing today from the Mount Dora, Florida, fall, which means slightly cooler temperatures at night and less humidity during the day despite daytime temperatures in the 80s. I’m grateful to welcome author Terri Gillespie to our CAN blog today. I know you’ll enjoy meeting her and
- [Pray, Eat, Live](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/pray-eat-live/) - In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. 1 Samuel 1:10 (NIV) Hannah wept as she prayed for her heart’s desire to be a mom and to give birth to a son. Her fervent prayer was heart-felt, honest, tenacious, and bold—generated by a deep longing. In her anguish, she poured out her soul
- [Untethered](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/untethered/) - ­­­­ Therefore, do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil (Romans 14:16). Upon my recent retirement from a demanding leadership position, I found myself nearly paralyzed with fear. So many “I never thought I’d…” statements danced chaotically through my mind, robbing me of peace. Unbidden, my long-since-settled divorce
- [A Chat with Author Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-karen-whiting/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing CAN Treasurer and the award-winning author of over twenty-five books, Karen Whiting! Karen is well known for her creativity, her hard work for CAN, her generosity to other writers, and her adventurous spirit—I shared a kayak with her once! Karen
- [The Hands of Jesus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-hands-of-jesus/) - What a wonderful God we have—he is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the source of every mercy, and the one who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us in our hardships and trials. 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (TLB) People need hope more than advice. What a freedom to know that it is never necessary
- [A Chat with Author Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-lori-wildenberg/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Davalynn Spencer! Transition. That’s what is happening now in colorful Colorado as the high-country plumage of summer flutters into the glorious gold of autumn. But transitions aren’t always as easy or lovely when it comes to people and relationships. Today I’m looking forward to author Lori Wildenberg’s take on it in
- [NEW RELEASE: 52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve by Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-52-weekly-devotions-for-families-called-to-serve-by-karen-whiting/) - 52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve by Karen Whiting Publisher: Rose Publishing Release Date: September 2019 ISBN#: 9781628628173 About the book: Help your children develop a servant’s heart as you discover more about the lifestyles of people who serve— first responders such as firefighters, police, and EMTs; military, missionaries, and families who volunteer?
- [A Remote Chance](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-remote-chance/) - Does God speak to you through everyday events as well as Bible verses? I have a tray on my living-room ottoman. Since I curl up on the couch with my coffee each morning for my prayer and quiet time, the tray contains my devotional material and Bible within easy reach. Last Saturday, I had absolutely
- [A Chat with Author Jolene Philo](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jolene-philo/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing popular author and speaker Jolene Philo. Raised in a home with a father with special needs—and then having a son with special needs—Jolene has a unique perspective and a heart for special needs families that she’s turned into a powerful ministry. Her
- [NEW RELEASE: Encountering God's Heart for You: 365 Devotions from Genesis Through Revelation by Diane Stortz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-encountering-gods-heart-for-you-365-devotions-from-genesis-through-revelation-by-diane-stortz/) - Encountering God's Heart for You: 365 Devotions from Genesis Through Revelation Diane Stortz Bethany House September 3, 2019 978-0-7642-3218-3 Description 365 short devotions take women on a journey through the Bible's big story in a year. Encounter God's heart of love, justice, and mercy and discover your heart of love for Him. Diane
- [Enjoy Your Holiday...Diligence Deserves a Reward](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/enjoy-your-holiday-diligence-deserves-a-reward/) - I think it’s a bit humorous that Labor Day is a vacation day. We celebrate labor by ceasing work. Today is the 125th anniversary of this national holiday paying tribute to the America worker’s contribution to our country. The value of a strong work ethic was highlighted centuries ago in the Book of Proverbs,
- [The #CANCrown Awards Are Open!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/cancrown-awards-open/) - Excellence in Christian Marketing and Media for Books, Book Series, or Brand Christian Authors Network Crown Awards #CANCrown on social media The CAN Crown Awards Celebrate Excellence in Christian Media and Marketing by Authors. Purpose of CAN Crown Awards: To recognize, educate, and encourage excellence in marketing and promotion skills of all Christian authors. Why? One
- [Trouble—No Problem for God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/trouble-no-problem-for-god/) - My friend’s husband slipped during a vacation and injured his back. Instead of getting better, the pain grew worse. After numerous doctors’ visits and tests, he heard the news no one wants to hear. Cancer. Of the bones. And he needed back surgery. The surgery left this formerly active husband and father with a back
- [Joy is Transformation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-is-transformation/) - Picture the contrast between a funeral and a wedding. A funeral is somber, reflective, full of sadness, grief, perhaps even remorse. A wedding, especially one between two godly believers, is full of gladness, delight, gless, bliss, rejoicing and packed with hope on the horizon. The wonderful majesty of God is that He has the ability
- [Living Beyond Our Comfort Zone](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/living-beyond-our-comfort-zone/) - Life is marked by change. Eighteen months ago, my husband and I purged our earthly belongings and moved aboard a sailboat. This was no midlife crisis. We did it because God said “go.” Transitioning from house to boat was my husband’s dream come true. He grew up in a waterfront home and drove a
- [Joy is a verb!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-is-a-verb/) - One of the benefits of writing about joy, like Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience, is that you learn many unique facts that can in turn help you and those in your ministry. In the New Testament, a common word is JOY! χαρὰ (chara) from chairó is in N. T. 74 times!
- [Conference News—Edie Melson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/conference-news-edie-melson/) - Edie Melson announced that the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference is listed in The Write Life as one of the 31 best writing conferences in the world for authors, bloggers and freelancers.
- [The Woman We All Love to Hate](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-woman-we-all-love-to-hate/) - She’s the woman we all love to hate, and she used to really bug me. The woman Proverbs 31 praises so highly—she’s just too perfect. She meets everyone’s needs with a smile and looks great doing it. And she gets up early, well before sunrise, and gets right to work. Ugh. Through the years I’ve
- [Joy is Celebration!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-is-celebration/) - When you are experiencing JOY, what is your response? Do you do a happy dance? Jump for joy? High five someone near? Throw a party? The Bible clearly connects joy with celebration. Here are a few verses: When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. Psalm 94:19 explains this word meaning of
- [A Chat with Author Liz Tolsma](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-liz-tolsma/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing an author I’ve enjoyed getting to know over the years. Not only is Liz Tolsma a gifted and bestselling historical novelist, but she’s generous and compassionate and enthusiastic. Through her novels, she’s explored various eras—and in her latest novel, she’s delving into
- [Content with What We Have](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/content-with-what-we-have/) - Seated at the table with seven other women attending the women’s retreat where I was speaking, I enjoyed visiting with these young moms. Each one introduced herself and then we started talking about the gift of hospitality. Sarah spoke up and motioned to the woman beside her. “Natalie has the most amazing gift of hospitality.
- [Joy is Strength](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-is-strength/) - In writing our first in the series of Discovering the Bible: Discovering Hope in the Psalms: A Creative Bible Study Experience, we dug into the familiar passage of Psalm 1. Immediately, my heart began a consistent prayer, Lord, make me a strong Psalm 1 tree! The first time I read that psalm, evn as a
- [A Chat with Author Elizabeth Ludwig](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-elizabeth-ludwig/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing award-winning and bestselling author Elizabeth Ludwig. Elizabeth has written numerous mystery and suspense novels, including historicals and Amish. I think you'll enjoy what she has to share! Elizabeth, please tell us about your new release, Summer of Suspense. Elizabeth Ludwig I recently
- [Peace in the Midst of a Storm](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/peace-in-the-midst-of-a-storm/) - Let’s be honest. Life is filled with ups and downs. Oftentimes there are more downs than ups, and it’s important to remember where our hope lies. Our hope is in the Lord—and sometimes the things that seem so important really aren’t. Other times there are pretty big and scary things we have to face. No matter
- [Joy is Relationship](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-is-relationship/) - On my birthday, as my newest book, Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience released, I pondered "What is joy, really?" As I look back, seems God had me on a learning trajectory to find then live out joy. As a child, first born daughter of an alcoholic dad, I was naturally joyful
- [A Chat with Author Marlene Banks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-marlene-banks/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! I hope you’re keeping cool in this heat wave! Today I have the honor of interviewing multi-published author Marlene Banks, who calls herself a word warrior—don’t you love that? Marlene shares today about how she fights with those words of hers, in the only battle with eternal
- [Holding Hands Underground](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/holding-hands-underground/) - In 1998 we moved from California to Atlanta, and a new friend asked, "What do you miss about California?" Of course, the main things were family and friends, but then it hit me. "The Redwood Forest. It's beautiful and Majestic, and I learned life-lessons from those giant trees." California Redwoods grow in circles and root-wrap
- [Portable Edens](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/portable-edens/) - In Bible study on the Book of Exodus, our lecturer said the Ark of the Covenant was a "portable Eden." It was a gold box God told the Hebrews to create so He could once again dwell among His nomadic people on earth and be in covenant with them as they traveled. Once the temple
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Collard Miller](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-kathy-collard-miller/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! It’s an honor for me to interview the very first Christian author I ever met, Kathy Collard Miller—she and my mother used to bowl together! Kathy is a multi-published author and a gifted speaker—I had the joy of hearing Kathy speak at a women’s retreat many years ago and
- [Spinning Out of Control](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/spinning-out-of-control/) - "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." (Proverbs 16:3 NIV). Spinning is a popular form of exercise almost everywhere now. Although, in my neighborhood, spinning has a totally different connotation. When I hear the word spinning, I immediately visualize a gym with a spinning class. Don't you? But in my
- [God Bless America](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-bless-america/) - This is the week of our nation's Independence Day. And in today's times there is a greater need for bright lights of the gospel and people of faith living out their Christianity. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD . . .” Psalm 33:12 NASB "and My people who are called by My
- [U.S. Flag Trivia](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/u-s-flag-trivia/) - The upcoming Independence Day holiday is all about fun, food, family, and celebrating America’s freedom from Britain. Here are five interesting facts about the U.S. flag you can share with your kids while waiting for the fireworks to start. History states the red, white, and blue colors of the U.S. flag represent valor (red),
- [A Chat with Author Janet Chester Bly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-janet-chester-bly/) - Davalynn Spencer Greetings from Colorado, where it snowed last week, the rivers are running high, and everything growing is green. Davalynn Spencer, here, and I’m thrilled today to welcome veteran author and storyteller, Janet Chester Bly who knows Western (historical and contemporary) inside and out. She claims not to corral cattle at her Idaho home,
- [The Heart of the Matter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-heart-of-the-matter/) - This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 5:4b-5). She rested on her deathbed with saddened eyes and asked her clergyman, “How do I know if I’ve been good
- [JOY! It's All About Relationships](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/joy-its-all-about-relationships/) - In Discovering Joy in Philippians, I share that the book of Philippians, while known as the book about JOY, is also full of great relationship information. We see Paul's priority of relationships in Phil 1:3-6 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray
- [A Chat with Author Pam Farrel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-pam-farrel/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! What better way to usher in summer than to chat with an author who lives on a boat! My fellow Californian Pam Farrel has written forty-eight books and is a sought-after speaker, often writing and speaking with her husband, Bill. Welcome Pam as she speaks to us
- [New Release: In the Money by Leeann Betts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/16225-2/) - In the Money In the Money by Leeann Betts Release Date: June 2019 Publisher: PLS Bookworks ISBN: 978-1-943688-52-4 About the book: A million-dollar jackpot, a missing neighbor who won the money, a mysterious investment advice friend, and a cyber-security expert blended together with a dollop of insurance fraud and a smidgeon of gossip—can Carly get
- [Grateful for Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/grateful-for-life/) - On Mother’s Day morning we witnessed the baptism of our baby granddaughter in a wonderful service filled with praise and worship. Though I believe every new life is a miracle, we waited a long time for this baby girl since my daughter-in-law was told she would not be able to have children. It was
- [Thanks Dad!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/thanks-dad/) - This is my favorite photo of my husband with our sons. He is their hero! Father's Day is a great time to o two things (1) Thank your earthly father with a card, a call or companionship. Tell him why you are appreciative and grateful. Honoring your mom and dad comes with a nice "boomerrang"
- [A Chat with Author Linore Burkard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-linore-burkard/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! With temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, I’m longing for cool and foggy England. Today’s guest, Linore Burkard might be able to take us all there in her books—if not in reality. Linore writes both Regency romance (set in cool and foggy England—ahh!) and young adult suspense (under
- [I Can’t Say “I Don’t Know”](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/i-cant-say-i-dont-know/) - I don't like to not know. I don't like to not have an answer or an opinion. Not knowing or not being able to reply makes me feel tense. And dare I say it? I feel stupid. What's even sillier is that I will give an opinion even though I'm not sure I'm right—so
- [Discovering Joy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/discovering-joy/) - I have found it is A LOT easier to DISCOVER JOY if you are looking for it! This summer, let's go on a #JoyHunt But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, That those who love Your name may exult in You.
- [A Chat with Author Roseanna M. White](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-roseanna-m-white/) - Greetings from Marti Pieper in summery Mount Dora, Florida. I’m using the writerly summery as opposed to steamy or sweltering, of course. I do appreciate the daily offerings of sunshine and blue sky! Marti Pieper Today, I’m delighted to host author and editor Roseanna M. White on our CAN blog. She has lots of exciting
- [Words Matter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/words-matter-2/) - Words matter. Proverbs 15:4 says that words can heal, but they can also break a person’s spirit. Who hasn’t experienced both of these? I sure have! And in my latest novel, Katelyn’s Choice, my protagonist, Katelyn, does too. Thankfully, Katelyn has some faithful mentors who speak into her life and nudge her to change. Do you?
- [Jump for Joy!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jump-for-joy/) - What makes you "jump for joy"? This May, the week of my birthday, my 48th book released: Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Bible Study Experience. How about you, look around, God is doing amazing things-- some of which should motivate you to "jump for joy"! Jumping, rather leaping, for joy is biblical: "Rejoice in
- [Love and the Laid-down Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/love-and-the-laid-down-life/) - “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Poignant words from the heart of Jesus, who would soon lay down his life for his friends. The words hold deep meaning for families who’ve lost loved ones in battle. They hold deep meaning for all
- [A Chat with Author Crystal Bowman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-crystal-bowman/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Crystal Bowman, author of over 100 books for children! Today she’s sharing about a project that’s quite a bit different for her—and yet completely in line with her heart for families. Welcome, Crystal, please tell us about your book, Mothers
- [God Can't Use Frozen Feet](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-cant-use-frozen-feet/) - My friend locked her gaze on me. “What are you afraid of, Sarah?” Those words threw me for a loop. For years I’d written novels. For years I’d received rejection letters. I’d just told my friend about my tortuous road to publication when she slammed me with that question. Afraid? I wasn’t afraid. Oh yes,
- [A Chat with Author C. Kevin Thompson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-c-kevin-thompson/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper! It’s May, and that means we’re already having temperatures in the 80s where I live in Mount Dora, Florida. My friend and fellow author C. Kevin Thompson knows that, because he’s basically my neighbor and fellow Lake County resident. Kevin is also an ordained minister whose background no doubt
- [For Support and Balance, Lean on God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/for-support-and-balance-lean-on-god/) - Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it (Ezra 10:4). After surgery, I could only put "big toe" weight on my right leg for a month. That meant my left leg, supported by a walker, had to bear the load. In order to keep me from ending
- [A Tap Says Notice me!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-tap-says-notice-me/) - A Tap Says Notice me! While sitting at my kitchen table, I often feel a tap on my arm. Looking down, I find my white kitty touching me with his paw. Sometimes he lets out a pitiful mew as his blue eyes gaze with longing. Sir Edmond usually wants me to feed him, but sometimes
- [New Release: I Am Cyrus by Craig von Buseck](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-i-am-cyrus-by-craig-von-buseck/) - I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel by Dr. Craig von Buseck About the book: “Next year … in Jerusalem!” A promise repeated by Jews since their banishment by the Romans in 70 A.D. Then, after nearly 2,000 years, the
- [Hello, Beautiful!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/hello-beautiful/) - I enjoyed crafting magnets with encouraging sayings to give as game prizes at my weight-loss club. But the ones that said “Hello, Beautiful!” sat on the eight-foot table like unadopted pound puppies. What is wrong with these people, Lord? I muttered. Why don’t they like themselves? But when I looked at my own fridge,
- [A Chat with Author April McGowan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-april-mcgowan/) - Davalynn Spencer Happy spring! Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming author April McGowan – and in April, no less, one of my favorite months. April, give us a can’t-wait teaser for your new book, Shine the Light. Shannon, photographer of the downtrodden, is out to save the world. But when a man from her past appears, her
- [New Release: Hello, Beautiful! Finally Love Yourself Just as You Are by Jeanette Levellie](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-hello-beautiful-finally-love-yourself-just-as-you-are-by-jeanette-levellie/) - Hello, Beautiful! Finally Love Yourself Just as You Are By Jeanette Levellie Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. (March 29, 2019) ISBN-13: 978-1950051311 About the book: Hello Beautiful is designed specifically for women who feel the familiar internal pressure to perform without the satisfaction of hearing “Well done.” We find it too easy to think and speak hurtful words
- [Reviews of Jeanette Levellie's, "Hello Beautiful! Finally Love Yourself the Way You Are"](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jeanette-levellies-hello-beautiful-finally-love-yourself-the-way-you-are/) - A book review of Hello, Beautiful "Reading Hello, Beautiful!: Finally Love Yourself The Way You Are, is like taking a breath of fresh air in a world that imposes ever increasing, unobtainable standards of beauty. Veteran author, Jeanette Levellie and her co-author, take a tag team approach with their starkly, personal true stories, that astutely
- [Feeling Defeated? It’s Time for a “Resurrection”](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/feeling-defeated-its-time-for-a-resurrection/) - Are you having a bad day? A bad decade? If you’re struggling to find peace, if you feel a certain emptiness, or you’ve misplaced your faith, there is hope. In the midst of your mess, take heart and remember anew that the power of the resurrection is available in your life today. Recently, Christians around
- [A Chat with Author Jane Daly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-jane-daly/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! I have the joy of interviewing my friend, fellow author, and fellow Northern Californian, Jane Daly. Jane and I serve on the board for the West Coast Christian Writers Conference, where she brings her expertise as a bank vice president to keep the conference’s finances in order. If that
- [Historic Scotland](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/historic-scotland/) - Paisley Abbey in Glasgow, Scotland. Recently my family and I were able to travel around historic Scotland researching our ancestral ties to this beautiful country. One of the amazing places we visited was Paisley Abbey where our ancestors, the Lords Cathcart I & II, were interred. We searched and searched all over the huge church
- [I Am Cyrus: A Miracle of Our Time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/miracle-time/) - A Miracle of Our Time In May of 1948, as the British Empire ended their mandate and withdrew from Palestine, five Arab nations sat on the border ready to invade. At that moment, David Ben-Gurion, the leader of the Jews, stood in Tel Aviv and declared the establishment of the State of Israel—marking the rebirth
- [A Chat with Author Dianne Barker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-dianne-barker/) - Marti Pieper Warm April greetings from Marti Pieper in lovely Mount Dora, Florida, where we anticipate sunny celebrations of our Savior’s birth. I have a special guest for you to meet today. Dianne Barker and I became virtual friends through our love of writing and our mutual membership in CAN. I have long appreciated her
- [A Time for Singing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-time-for-singing/) - Winters in Michigan, where I grew up, were long, cold, and dreary. Gray skies, leafless trees, and a colorless landscape made the winter months feel endless. Occasionally, the sun would peek out in March with a patch of blue sky that gave hope to a frigid existence. Then came April. As daylight lingered a little
- [A Chat with Author Lynda Young](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-lynda-young/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Lynda Young, who has turned her heart for hurting families into the You Are Not Alone series of books for families with children with cancer, with congenital heart defects, and on the autism spectrum. Since April is Autism Awareness Month,
- [Disappointments that Matter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/disappointments-that-matter/) - My husband and I spent February driving to and from Florida, away from New England cold. A strong motivator for this trip was the relatively new Museum of the Bible in DC. Great reviews, and I badly wanted to experience it. Had it all planned out, down to the purchase of a parking slot—# 14
- [A Chat with Author Jeanette Hanscome](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-jeanette-hanscome/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where the rain is falling lightly and wildflowers are blooming brightly! Only a short drive away from me lives today’s guest—and one of my closest friends—multi-published author Jeanette Hanscome. Jeanette and I met at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, and now we both have the honor of
- [History Matters](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/history-matters/) - “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”—Sir Winston Churchill Thousands Islands History still matters today, and with all the revisionist history going around our world—in the media, popular culture, and even in our educational system—we need to be wise. As Churchill wisely warned us, we need to learn from history
- [A Chat with Author Susan Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-susan-mathis/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in already-summery Mount Dora, Florida. This year, we actually had winter in Florida, but here in March, it seems we’ve skipped right on to summer. It’s not quite that warm where Susan Mathis lives in Colorado, which is also the state where she and I met a few years
- [New Release: Katelyn's Choice by Susan Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-katelyns-choice-by-susan-mathis/) - Katelyn's Choice Katelyn's Choice Susan G Mathis Publisher: Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas (LPC) Release date: March 15th, 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1946016720 About the book: Katelyn Kavanagh’s mother dreamed her daughter would one day escape the oppressive environment of their Upstate New York farm for service in the enchanting Thousand Islands, home to Gilded Age millionaires. But
- [Resting under God's Wings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/resting-under-gods-wings/) - My husband and I recently visited Miami to attend a wedding. One evening while walking outside, I noticed a duck and her six ducklings navigating the parking lot to a grassy spot beside the road. I couldn’t believe that momma would risk having her babies so close to traffic. But a quick glance told
- [A Chat with Author - and CAN President! - Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-angela-breidenbach/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the great joy of chatting with CAN’s illustrious leader—our president, Angela Breidenbach! Not only is Angela an accomplished multi-published author, but she has a social media following centered around her cat Muse, she volunteers in her community—and she devotes countless hours to the Christian
- [Forgive Well to Live Well](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/forgive-well-to-live-well/) - Forgive Well to Live Well. Meet Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. Patrick was a wild youth in England when raiders invaded and took Patrick to Ireland as a slave. Years later, Patrick escaped, reunited with family, and became a priest. But Ireland called in his dreams and he returned. The people of Ireland thought Patrick
- [A Chat with Author Kate Breslin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-author-kate-breslin/) - Davalynn Spencer Davalynn Spencer, here, from snow-covered Colorado. That’s me waving in my black earmuffs and black gloves. Everything else is White! I’m excited about visiting today with Carol Award-winning author Kate Breslin about her just-released Far Side of the Sea. Welcome, Kate. Give us the back-cover copy for Far Side of the Sea.
- [By the Letter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/by-the-letter/) - And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Colossians 3:17). I love words. So God uses them to get my attention, especially when I play word games with my friends as I sip my morning coffee. Today
- [A Chat with Author Kathy Howard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathy-howard/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in blessedly rainy California! Today I have the joy of chatting with renowned Bible study teacher and multi-published author Kathy Howard. Kathy, please tell us about your book, 30 Days of Hope When Caring for Aging Parents. No one prepared us for this? Yet, here we are, struggling to
- [Dr. Ted Baehr To Offer A Master Class in Film](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/15130-2/) - Are you interested in learning the art of screenwriting? CAN member, speaker and film critic Dr. Ted Baehr is offering a master class titled, "How to Succeed in Hollywood Without Losing Your Soul" on April 11th through April 14th, 2019 in Camarillo, California. Read the details below. https://www.movieguide.org/master-class/los-angeles
- [Asking Why Puts Us in Good Company](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/asking-why-puts-us-in-good-company/) - Reading these words in Psalm 116:7 (KJV), “the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee,” reminded me of conversations with two of my strongest Christian friends. On the same day, both spoke of being mad at God. One said a relative felt angry because of what she considered the undeserved suffering that came into the
- [A Chat with Author Marsha Hubler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-marsha-hubler/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! I've just returned from an amazing weekend at West Coast Christian Writers Conference in Livermore, CA, and I'm feeling inspired! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published author Marsha Hubler, who has made a wonderful career combining her love of children and horses with her talent
- [New Release: Capture Me by Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-capture-me-by-sherry-kyle/) - Capture Me Sherry Kyle Release Date: February 19, 2019 ISBN-13: 978-1790615209 About the book: When Ashley Stevens discovers a box of photos that remind her of her difficult childhood with cancer, she wants to put the box aside while keeping her promise to her adoptive grandmother to create scrapbooks from the pictures in the trunk.
- [So Hot Even the Bees Are Dropping Like Flies](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/so-hot-even-the-bees-are-dropping-like-flies/) - It was so hot even the bees were dropping like flies. In our desert area of Southern California, we get used to the soaring summer heat and I thought the insects would too, but we kept finding dead bees by our front door. We thought, “Can't do anything about it and it can't be anything
- [New Release: Stop-and-Go Devotional: 52 Devotions for Busy Families by Diane Stortz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-stop-and-go-devotional-52-devotions-for-busy-families-by-diane-stortz/) - Stop-and-Go Devotional by Diane Stortz Stop-and-Go Devotional: 52 Devotions for Busy Families by Diane Stortz Publisher: Tommy Nelson Release Date: February 12, 2019 ISBN#: 978-1-4003-1758-5 About the book: Stop-and-Go Devotional provides short, active devotions based on Bible stories, designed for busy families with preschoolers and primary-grade children. Each short devotion consists of an action-filled Bible
- [The Power of Discouragement](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-power-of-discouragement/) - The enemy I battle most is Discouragement. I know better than to give that rascal a toehold in my life. But it slips in subtly, whispering hopelessness, just like long ago. Remember how the Israelites responded to Moses when he came to lead them out of bondage in Egypt. “Then the Lord said to
- [How Do You Spell L.O.V.E.?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-do-you-spell-l-o-v-e/) - With Valentine’s Day season upon us, you might wonder how spell L.O.V.E. In our book, The First Five Years, we explain how to create a memorable romantic encounter for your spouse no matter how many years you are married. (And we will adapt this for those who are single and dating). Keep this acrostic for
- [New Release: The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-sky-above-us-by-sarah-sundin/) - The Sky Above Us The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin Release date: February 5th, 2019 Publisher: Revell ISBN#: 978-0800727987 About the book: Burdened by his past, fighter pilot Lt. Adler Paxton battles the Luftwaffe over Nazi-occupied Europe as the Allies struggle for control of the air before D-day. Deprived of her missionary dreams, Violet Lindstrom
- [Tech Issues? God Still Loves Me!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tech-issues-god-still-loves-me/) - How do you deal with daily crises? Mine seem to cluster around my computer, which affects my writing. Any day now, I’m expecting a friendly response from the Apple folk: “Oh, hi, Ellie. How’s it going? What’s your issue today?” I recently went through two levels of their techies, and even an operating-system upgrade didn’t
- [Guard Our Minds, Lord](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/guard-our-minds-lord/) - If I am lost in a city, I like to go to a map so I can see the "big picture." The same thing is true of discerning God's will. Having an overall general understanding of God's book, character, actions and words helps us to understand God and to understand how He works. In 7
- [Waiting with Hope](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/waiting-with-hope/) - With Christmas wrapped up and neatly tucked away, we are almost to the end of January. But the hope that a new year brings is still fresh in our hearts and minds. Maybe this is the year you hope to find a new job, earn a degree, or travel abroad. Maybe this is the year
- [Guard Our Bodies, Lord](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/guard-our-bodies-lord/) - In my book, Becoming a Brave New Woman, I share one of the moments of exhaustion that we all experience at one time or another: I had weeks of back-to-back speaking engagements. On a trip to Colorado, I remember thinking, "Wow, this is great! My flight got booked with some breathing space. I'll get there
- [The Gift of “Newness”](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-gift-of-newness/) - Who was Harry S. Truman to Israel? Find out more in I Am Cyrus by Dr. Craig von Buseck. Someone once said there are regulators on our lives that help control and shape our destinies. These regulators include things we often take for granted like energy, sleep, food, money, and time. Wise management of these
- [Guard Our Emotions, Lord!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/guard-our-emotions-lord/) - Several years ago, I was experiencing a season of hardships. The emotional pressure in my life had escalated - facing deadline upon deadline, bad medical news, grief over my father's death, plus the daily stress of church leadership and family responsibilities. I sat in my doctor's office in tears. All I wanted to do was
- [A Reader’s Record](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-readers-record/) - This time of year, people are posting like crazy on social media the number of books they read in 2018. There are even some pretty cute videos and memes that you can use to illustrate what a productive reader you were last year. While it’s perfectly fine to tally up your reading year, I
- [Guard Our Hearts, Lord!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/guard-our-hearts-lord/) - One woman who had sat in a Bible-teaching church Sunday after Sunday for over 10 years told me something one day that took my breath away. She had been having an affair with her best friend's husband! Those in her world had counseled her, confronted her in love, shown her care and compassion - everything
- [Feeling Thirsty for God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/feeling-thirsty-for-god/) - Most cats hate water, right? Nope. Colonel Brandon, my kitty, loved it when he was little. He would smack the water in his dish and watch it fly in the air, landing all over the floor. Who knows? Maybe he could see a rainbow of colors while he splashed. His joyful game usually ended when
- [Buckingham Strong](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/buckingham-strong/) - On one of our trips overseas we were able to take a day and spend it in London, England. The highlight for me were the guards of Buckingham Palace. Those guards were so self disciplined, vigilant and stalwart—nothing could shake them from their duty! It reminded me of 1 Cor 15:58, “Therefore, my brothers and
- [A Chat with Author Linda Goldfarb](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-linda-goldfarb/) - Sarah Sundin Happy New Year from Sarah Sundin in California! Today we usher in 2019 by chatting with relationship and personality expert Linda Goldfarb. As a novelist who loves using exploring personality types to craft my characters, I’m fascinated by what Linda has to share with us today! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it too. Linda,
- [New Year, New Plan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-year-new-plan/) - The roll out of each new year brings with it a sense of anticipation that the upcoming year will be as good or better than last year. Here are a few SIMPLE things that can help move your life, relationships and business or ministry forward in 2019. If you lay a strong foundation in
- [Got Electricity? Try the Room Key](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/got-electricity-try-the-room-key/) - When Larry and I arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, our missionary hosts directed us to our hotel room and left us to freshen up. Larry plugged in his shaver but it didn’t turn on even though we used the adaptor we brought. I tried to plug in the coffee maker provided in the room and still
- [A Strong Dose of Charity](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-strong-dose-of-charity/) - Excerpt from Christmas Charity by Susan G Mathis “I heard you were newlyweds from Canada. From Wolfe Island? It’s a mighty lot to adjust to, that’s for sure. But how’s you doing, dearie?” Susan bit her lip and studied Mabel. Could she trust her, this stranger? Susan needed to talk with someone, especially since
- [Out Love One Another](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/out-love-one-another/) - Jesus was a good son. Bill and I recognize a good son, we enjoy having three good sons. A good son carries out the will of his father. A good son represents his family well and moves the family legacy forward. Good daughters would do the same. We meet people each week and many of
- [The Conductor Was Sore Afraid](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-conductor-was-sore-afraid/) - Our annual church Christmas pageant gave me the impression the humble barn where Jesus was born was a quiet setting. The Nativity scene was the crowning moment of each extravaganza. Dressed in bed sheets and their fathers’ bathrobes, the children sang Silent Night. Then I moved to the country, got a barn, and had my
- [Holiday Relationship Tips](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/holiday-relationship-tips/) - While simplifying your holiday season, take time for relationships to thrive, not just survive the holidays. Keep those relationships balanced with your holiday planning. People ARE more important than things at this time of year. Here are some relationship principles using one of the familiar words of the holiday as an easy to apply acrostic:
- [A Chat with Author Nancy Mehl](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-nancy-mehl/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Nancy Mehl, a multi-published novelist. Her latest romantic suspense novel was just released December 4, the first book in her Kaely Quinn Profiler series. Nancy, please tell us about your latest book, Mind Games. FBI Behavioral Analyst Kaely Quinn’s methods
- [The Child Who Gave His All](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-child-who-gave-his-all/) - “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10 NIV). I can’t imagine losing one of my children. A friend recently lost her adult child and to see her grieve ripped my heart out of my chest. Christmas should be a time of joy. After all, God
- [Good News of Great Joy!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/good-news-of-great-joy/) - Speaker, Pam Farrel, author of 45 books I often give Christmas messages for women's ministries, and one is entitled "Christmas Joy". Joy is the beautiful result of Christ coming at Christmas. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all
- [Deck the Soul with Boughs of Forgiveness](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/deck-the-soul-with-boughs-of-forgiveness/) - CHRISTMAS! The word evokes many feelings, depending on our experiences. For some, Christmas is a happy time, filled with beautiful memories and joyful expectations. For others, Christmas is a depressing time, a season one wants “to get over with” as quickly as possible because of bad memories associated with this time of year. Having ministered
- [A Chat with Author Debbie Wilson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-debbie-wilson/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Colorado’s Front Range. Davalynn Spencer, here, hanging on to my hat in these blustery, wintry days and welcoming author Debbie W. Wilson for an insider’s look at life in authorland. Debbie, I’m intrigued by your title, Little Women, Big God: It’s not the size of your problems but the size of
- [Overcoming Discouragement](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/overcoming-discouragement/) - Discouragement can stop us from accomplishing the tasks God has, in His infinite wisdom, given us to do. As a freelance author, editor, and writers’ conference speaker and director, I’ve learned that staying motivated can sometimes be a struggle. You see, most people think writing a book is easy … until they actually try
- [Sacrifice of Thanksgiving](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sacrifice-of-thanksgiving/) - "I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving..." (Psalm 116:17). From this verse I get the impression we offer thanksgiving with difficulty or under hardship—because we should do it, not necessarily because we want to do it. Early in my walk with the Lord, my expression of thanks depended on my circumstances. When
- [A Chat with Author Grace Fox](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-grace-fox/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in Florida, where fall comes without colored leaves and only sometimes with cooler temperatures! We’re presently grateful for nights when we can open windows and leave the air conditioning off, even though temperatures still climb into the ’80s during the day. Where today’s featured author lives, however, the temperatures
- [What Is Charity?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-is-charity/) - Excerpt from Christmas Charity by Susan G. Mathis: Mabel opened the door and noticed the darkening sky. “Come in, Susan. Looks like a Nor’easters a building. Might have snow by nightfall.” Susan entered the elderly woman’s abode. Neat and tidy with lots of memorabilia, just as Susan had imagined. Mabel led her into the kitchen.
- [A Chat with Author Dena Dyer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-dena-dyer/) - Sarah Sundin Happy November from Sarah Sundin in California! Since the Christmas season is rapidly approaching—or is already here for those of you who put up your trees in July—it’s appropriate to feature Dena Dyer. Dena is the popular author of hundreds of articles and anthology contributions, and her latest book is a devotional to
- [New Release: Christmas Charity by Susan G Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-christmas-charity-by-susan-g-mathis/) - Christmas Charity Christmas Charity Susan G Mathis November 2018 ISBN-13: 978-0578207797 About the book: Susan Hawkins and Patrick O’Neill find that an arranged marriage is harder than they think, especially when they immigrate from Wolfe Island, Canada, to Cape Vincent, NY, just a week after they marry—with his 11-year-old daughter, Lizzy, in tow. Can 23-year-old Susan
- [Just Say Thank You](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/just-say-thank-you/) - When one of my publishers asked me to add a Thanksgiving book to my holiday board book series, it took a while for me to decide what to write. The story of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower would be too long to squeeze into twenty-four lines! I considered what Thanksgiving means to young children
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-sarah-hamaker/) - C. Kevin Thompson Happy November from Kevin Thompson! It’s three weeks from Turkey Day, and less than eight weeks until St. Nick makes his yearly jaunt. My, how time flies. Same can be said about raising children. They’re little only once, and before you know it, they’re gone, which creates a great segue for the
- [Fall Author Activities](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fall-author-activities/) - You’ll find Karen Whiting at some upcoming book festivals and bazaars with her books: November 3: Historic Cocoa Village Book Festival November 10 Suntree United Methodist Christmas Bazaar November 17-18 Authors for Authors Book Fair at Eau Callie Center in Melbourne in conjunction with the Eau Callie Fine Arts Festival Newest article: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/12-thanksgiving-celebrations-in-the-bible.html
- [Spark](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/spark/) - Lord, today and every day, spark my writing; Make it electric. Inject it with life, and infuse it with flavor. Make my thoughts clear, my ideas sharp, my words strong, and their impact life-changing, in Jesus' name, amen. Bob Hostetler The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional, by Bob Hostetler Bob Hostetler is
- [A Chat with Author Annette O'Hare](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-annette-ohare/) - C. Kevin Thompson Good day from Kevin Thompson! Last month, I began this blog post with a reminder to remember our brothers and sisters in the Carolinas and other locations affected by Hurricane Florence. Now, here we are, needing to remember our brothers and sisters in the panhandle of Florida and others devastated by Hurricane
- [Don’t Give Up on Your Dreams](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dont-give-up-on-your-dreams/) - Have you ever had a dream that just wouldn’t let you go … but it didn’t go anywhere, either? I’m a freelance writer, and long seasons of waiting for dreams to become reality just come with the territory. But sometimes those waiting periods can feel like an eternity. Even if you’re not a writer,
- [A Chat with Author Andrea Boeshaar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-andrea-boeshaar/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello readers. Davalynn Spencer here, chatting with author Andrea Boeshaar about her book Love’s Guiding Light. Welcome, Andrea. Please give us a quick overview of your book. Amanda Lewis may lose the only home she's known—the cottage at North Point Light. Captain Ezra Danfield intends to give up his ship to provide his
- [It’s Not My Idea!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/its-not-my-idea/) - Have you felt bogged down…stuck…frozen in a place you’d rather not be? What led you here? Who’s idea was it to follow this path? Was it your plan or did the Lord send you? Was it your dream or his? When feeling stuck, those questions bring clarity. If the Lord sent me—if this is a
- [A Chat with Author PeggySue Wells](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-peggysue-wells/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in a Florida fall, which, to non-Florida residents, looks a lot like summertime. Like many parts of the country, we’re having an unseasonably warm fall. Enterprising entrepreneurs may find a market for pumpkin spice suntan lotion (just kidding, but it wouldn’t surprise me to find this product on the
- [Commitment in Marriage](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/commitment-in-marriage/) - In our living room is a symbol my husband, Dale, and I used in our wedding. It’s a three-fold cord of red, white, and gold. It symbolizes that the commitment we made to marriage wasn’t just between the two of us. The covenant is between three of us, with God at the center. Scripture says
- [Three New Releases by Anne Greene](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/three-new-releases-by-anne-greene/) - TEXAS LAW Anne Greene Winged Publications August 2018 ISBN 13: 978-1-946939-81-4 1879 – Stagecoach robbers steal the mortgage money from Cat Devine, the rancher’s daughter. Cat’s father hires a Pinkerton detective to restore the money and protect his daughter from the disfigured desperado who threatens to kidnap Cat and take her for his woman.
- [Strength for the Modern Victorian Woman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/strength-for-the-modern-victorian-woman/) - Here’s what the Savior has to say to you today. “Beloved, come to me, you who work so hard that you’re weary. Your responsibility and needs wear you down. However, it doesn’t cost a single cent to gain a hearing with me. You can pour out your troubles to me anytime. Tell me of your
- [A Chat with Author Maureen Pratt](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-maureen-pratt/) - C. Kevin Thompson Hello, everyone! Kevin Thompson here. As we prepare this blog post, we want to remember our brothers and sisters in the Carolinas as well as the other areas struck by Hurricane Florence. As one of many who experienced the eye wall of Hurricane Irma last year and the devastation it can bring,
- [Follow Your Dream](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/follow-your-dream/) - All of us have dreams of what we want to do with our lives. Sometimes those dreams get sidetracked by the reality of life. Sometimes they’re so long in coming that we tend to give up and think, “What’s the use?” How do we make those dreams come true? Whether the dream is about
- [A Chat with Author Cindy K. Sproles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-cindy-sproles/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in still-steamy Florida, where we hurricane veterans have been praying for those affected by the recent Hurricane Florence. Today, I’m delighted to introduce to you an author whose vacation was interrupted by that hurricane but found joy in the time God gave her family anyway. Cindy K. Sproles is
- [God’s Call to Witness](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/gods-call-to-witness/) - You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 (NKJV) Have you ever read an article, book, or story that really touched your heart? Did you ever
- [Blog Landmark!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/blog-landmark/) - Edie Melson Congratulations to Edie Melson! Thewriteconversation.com, Edie Melson's blog, just hit 3 million. To visit her site, go to https://thewriteconversation.blogspot.com
- [A Woman on a Mission](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-woman-on-a-mission/) - The Canaanite woman knew what she wanted. She was a woman on a mission. Her name isn’t given. It doesn’t need to be. She is every mother. “Lord, son of David, have mercy on me!” She cried out in agony. Like you and me, she physically experienced her child’s misery. “My daughter is suffering terribly
- [A Chat with Author Jeanette Levellie](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-jeanette-levellie/) - Davalynn Spencer Good morning! Davalynn Spencer here, laughing out loud in Colorado at Jeanette Levellie’s gift of giggles. Honestly, it’s more like guffaws, and I’m left with the deep sense that this author has taken to heart the old proverb: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Welcome, Jeanette. Please tell us about your
- [There Is a Time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/there-is-a-time/) - …Who knows if perhaps you were made Queen for just such a time as this? Esther 4:14 NLT Esther realized God had placed her in a unique position as queen of a foreign nation. She had a choice to make—to risk her life to save the people of Israel or die trying. During the American
- [A Chat with Author Craig von Buseck](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-craig-von-buseck/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in sunny, rainy (almost every afternoon right now) Florida. I first met the subject of today’s interview when I picked him and some other authors up at the Orlando airport to head to the 2010 Florida Christian Writers Conference. We’ve crossed paths several times through the years, and I
- [Books Influence Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/books-influence-life/) - Two books (beside the Bible) have had enormous influence on my spiritual life. One is an unlikely source, about a ministry to gang homies, that is laced with profanity—Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. G (as he’s called) interacts with Scrappy, who begins to see the worthlessness of his life. Scrappy says, “I have
- [A Chat with Author MaryAnn Diorio](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-maryann-diorio/) - C. Kevin Thompson Greetings from Kevin Thompson! School is back in session here in Florida. That means there are thousands of mothers out there either breathing into paper bags (because they are first time school parents) or breathing a sigh of relief, looking forward to hours of quiet time with a book, a cup of
- [New Release: The Miracle Tree by Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-miracle-tree-by-davalynn-spencer/) - The Miracle Tree by Davalynn Spencer Wilson Creek Publishing Aug. 23, 2018 ISBN-13 - 978-0-9989512-3-2 About the Book: Laura Bell needs a second chance, not another romance. Home to heal and start over, she finds the neighbor boy she once idolized has grown into a sharp-edged former Marine with secret wounds of his own. Eli Hawthorne’s
- [Authenticity in Marriage](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/authenticity-in-marriage/) - Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship. It will affect every aspect of your marriage. It can help you inform, explain, influence, and build intimacy with one another. Good personal communication is the act of revealing yourself—your past experiences, present feelings, and future dreams. It’s sharing your fears, needs, and desires carefully and honestly. Communicating
- [A Chat with Author Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sherry-kyle/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in smoky California. Today I have the joy of interviewing one of my best friends! Sherry Kyle and I met at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference over a decade ago and have grown up together as authors. Sherry’s award-winning writing, whether fiction or nonfiction, is filled with creativity, warmth,
- [New Release: Messy Parenting by Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-messy-parenting-by-lori-wildenberg/) - Messy Parenting by Lori Wildenberg Messy Parenting by Lori Wildenberg New Hope Publishers August 20, 2018 ISBN Number: 978-1-56309-041-7 About the book: As parents, we long for our children to have family relationships that lasts a lifetime. But how do we create an atmosphere for connection on this messy journey of parenting? Messy Parenting shows
- [Lessons from Birdsong](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lessons-from-birdsong/) - “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26). This morning I awoke to the sweet sound of birdsong. The feathered creatures seemed to be singing their praise
- [Practicing Patience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/practicing-patience/) - Practicing Patience By Susan G Mathis My husband has Parkinsons disease, so I am learning to employ a good deal of patience—the very thing I taught in my children’s picture book, Lexie’s Adventure in Kenya: Love is Patience —while we adjust to the challenges of such a terrible disease. God is never finished teaching us
- [A Chat with Author Linda Wood Rondeau](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-wood-rondeau/) - Davalynn Spencer Good summer morning from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to introduce author Linda Wood Rondeau and her featured book, Hosea’s Heart. I love the title, Linda. Give us a quick shot of what your book is about. This fiction book is inspired by the biblical book of Hosea. A minister has searched
- [New Release: Biscuits, Butter and Blessings by Linda Kozar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-biscuits-butter-and-blessings-by-linda-kozar/) - Biscuits, Butter & Blessings Biscuits, Butter and Blessings Linda Kozar DaySpring August 6, 2018 ISBN: 978-1684085590 About the book: This 90-day devotional is the third continuation to our bestselling farmhouse-inspired, Grits to Grace and Sweet Tea for the Soul titles. Sweet servings of inspiration, these down home devotions are chock-full of Scripture, Godly wisdom, and common-sense country
- [Woman's World features Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ww-features-sundin/) - Woman's World recently did a feature on WWII love stories, and highlighted Sarah Sundin's latest novel, "The Sea Before Us" in its August 13th issue. Woman's World features Sarah Sundin
- [That’s All I Want!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/thats-all-i-want/) - I heard the story of a young girl who had memorized Psalm 23 and was eager to share it in her Sunday School class. With as much confidence as she could muster, she stood up and began reciting the passage. “The Lord is my shepherd—that’s all I want.” Though humorous and sweet, that statement
- [New Release: True Heart Girls Devotional: God's Promises for Me! by Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-true-heart-girls-devotional-gods-promises-for-me-by-sherry-kyle/) - True Heart Girls Devotional: God's Promises for Me! True Heart Girls Devotional: God's Promises for Me by Sherry Kyle by Sherry Kyle Hendrickson/Rose Publishing July 31, 2018 ISBN: 9781628627701 About the book: Girls ages 8-12 will discover God's promises through relatable stories, Bible connections, and activities, such as games, quizzes, recipes, and crafts, that will make a
- [Rejection](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/rejection-2/) - Lord Jesus, I guess if anyone knows how rejection feels, you do. I know it’s a part of being a writer, hearing “not right for us” and “not right for our audience" and “not a good time” or, worse, nothing at all. Sometimes it seems so few and far between acceptances. I know, I
- [New Release: An Unpresentable Glory by Ellie Gustafson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-an-unpresentable-glory-by-ellie-gustafson/) - An Unpresentable Glory An Unpresentable Glory by Eleanor K. Gustafson Ambassador International July 2018 ISBN: 978-1-62020-842-7 About the book: A noted gardener from snobbish Westchester County in New York, finds a stranger, obviously ill, sprawled near her delphiniums. She takes him into her house and cares for him an entire week and only later learns
- [Drawing Close](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/drawing-close/) - My husband Dale and I have experienced medical challenges—cancer, Parkinson’s disease, multiple surgeries, hospitalizations, and illnesses. We’ve had challenges in our adult children’s lives—financial stresses, unemployment, school struggles, health issues, and major moves across the country and the world. We’ve had life challenges—job changes, aging parents, home and car repairs, and so much more.
- [Sunday Reflection: Lost in Translation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lost-in-translation/) - . . . let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth (1 John 3:18 NIV) We have a goal to visit the countries that represent the 15 or so languages our book Men Are Like Men are Like WafflesWomen Are Like SpaghettiHarviset House Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti has
- [A Chat with Author Eleanor Gustafson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-eleanor-gustafson/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing novelist Eleanor Gustafson. She’s built houses, made her own maple syrup, and she plays with “word plants.” I think you’ll enjoy what Ellie has to share! Ellie, tell us about your book. Eleanor Gustafson An Unpresentable Glory is a many-dimensioned
- [Find Your Proper Place](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/find-your-proper-place/) - Where is home? Is it where your family lives? Where your work's located? How do you find the comfort of home? Do you sometimes feel out of place? Living in two cultures brings a sense of not belonging anywhere. I not only live in a foreign country but also in a Quechua village in Bolivia
- [Spiritual Needs](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/spiritual-needs/) - Spiritual Needs By Susan G Mathis It’s always good to revisit your spiritual needs—individually and as a couple—and discuss how each of you can help meet those needs. As we grow and mature, our needs often change, so it’s good to adjust to them accordingly. First, if you haven’t already, find a church and commit
- [Sunday Reflection: The Kiss](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-the-kiss/) - One the wall of our bedroom is a beautiful portrait taken by a well known photographer. The The KissPam and Bill Farrel photo is black and white then recolorized to highlight certain aspects of the portrait. The picture is of Bill and me. In the photo you can’t see our faces because I am wearing
- [Did You Hear about This?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/did-you-hear-about-this/) - I didn’t see it with my own eyes but I heard about it. The Israelites faced a desperate circumstance—the Red Sea before them and the Egyptian army behind them. No way out! Then the Lord sent a strong east wind causing the water to pile up like walls making a path, and turning mud
- [Sunday Reflection: Humility: The Missing Virtue](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/humility-the-missing-virtue-2/) - In our society, it is easy to conclude that humility is a missing virtue. People elbow others to scramble up the ladder of sucess. Others proclaim themselves to be the god or godess of their own lives-- while others would never say it out loud-- but their actions show a disreguard for their Creator. But
- [A Chat with Author Martha Rogers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-martha-rogers/) - Davalynn Spencer Davalynn Spencer, here, welcoming you to someplace cool and relaxing and out of summer’s heat while we visit with veteran author, Martha Rogers. Martha, it’s so good to talk to you today. Please tell us a about your featured book, Biscuits and Bones. I’m intrigued by the title. This book is about a
- [We Are Blessed](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/we-are-blessed/) - In 1776 our country was founded by men who believed in God. Nearly two centuries later, “In God We Trust” was written on our currency, and The Pledge of Allegiance added the phrase “one nation under God.” Though these statements represent a variety of faiths, belief in God is the common denominator. As we all
- [Sunday Reflection: Be a Turtle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/humility-the-missing-virtue/) - Today, we live in a society where everyone seems to think they should be in charge. The easy access to technology makes everyone feel like their unresearched opinion is as important as any expert who might have spent his or her life studying and preparing to serve and help society. We have a selfie society
- [A Chat with Author Diane Stortz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-diane-stortz/) - Kevin Thompson Greetings, everyone, from Kevin Thompson! We’re in full summer mode in Florida. Wake up. Already hot. Muggy all day. Afternoon thunderstorms. Go to bed. Wake up. Rinse and Repeat. So, I’m inside where the A/C is cool, the air is dry, and the Lay-Z-boy is comfy. It’s here that we welcome children’s book
- [Fresh Focus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fresh-focus/) - “I the Lord, do not change” (Malachi 3:6 NIV). Tumultuous circumstances jolted me out of my usual schedule. My routine changed drastically on a rainy Sunday morning. A call from our neighbors woke me from a deep sleep. "Your classrooms are flooding!" Torrential rains caused the river over the mountain to rush into the valley
- [Sunday Reflection: Humble Choices](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/humble-choices/) - ". . . those who humble themselves will be exalted." (Luke 14:11) He sat in my office, his marriage in ruins, yet he was pridefully proclaiming all the things his wife needed to do, his kids needed to do and even what God needed to do. Nothing seemed to be his fault. Is arrogance
- [Done…Now What?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/donenow-what/) - Dianne Barker, CAN Secretary Topics: Marriage * Parenting * Living in joy * Done... Now What? Done. That’s what I told the Lord, repeating it many times during a long drive, alone except for him. I’m a big dreamer, and I’ve spent my life pursuing dreams. That’s not a bad thing. Other people call this
- [First Christian Nation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/first-christian-nation/) - Saint Gregory What country was the first Christian nation? I couldn’t have told you, either, until I read about St. Gregory the Illuminator. Gregory was born in Armenia, and following a Christian upbringing, he returned to Armenia, where the king appointed him secretary. After a major military victory, the king instructed Gregory to lay wreaths
- [Lessons from Little Ones](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lessons-from-little-ones/) - Lessons from Little Ones By Susan G Mathis Children have so much to teach us. Last week I spent time with four young families. One had a newborn who slept peacefully in my arms while I gooed and giggled over every infant face she made. She was content. I want to be content too. Another
- [Got Soup for the Soul?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/got-soup-for-the-soul/) - Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Miracle of Love released June 5. The compilation includes a story by Susan G Mathis and others. She will sign copies of the book at Barnes & Noble, 920 Colorado Blvd., in Glendale, CO, on Saturday, June 16, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Author Susan G. Mathis Heather FitzGerald is excited that
- [A Chat with Author Elaine Helms](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-elaine-helms/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing Elaine Helms, who has turned her passion for prayer and her amazing experience in national prayer organizations into books to benefit all of us. Welcome, Elaine! Tell us about your book, Prayer without Limits: Expanding Your Relationship with God. Elaine
- [Following the Leader](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/following-the-leader/) - “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…Let us fix our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a NIV). A baton strikes a music stand. Absolute silence falls on the auditorium. All eyes fix on the 500-voice choir—all of their eyes are fixed on the director. He lifts his baton and the orchestra
- [New Releases, New Awards, and New Opportunities!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-releases-new-awards-and-new-opportunities/) - Author Susan K. Marlow has two new releases to celebrate! Stepping Stones #5: Andi Dreams of Gold When news of a gold strike spreads through town, Andi is sure there’s gold in the creek by her special spot. But she and her friend Cory get more than they bargain for when they set out to
- [What is your secret talent](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/your-secret-talents/) - What are your secret talents? “And the special gift of ministry you received...keep that ablaze! God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible” (2 Timothy 1:6-7 MSG). Peggy Cunningham working with children I think my secret talent is related to my hair––blonde with streaks of white. Can
- [Saturday's Scoop!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/saturdays-scoop/) - Check out these speaking opportunities and new releases from your CAN authors! Lena Nelson Dooley will be the speaker for the June meeting of the ACFW DFW local chapter. She was asked to speak on "Agents and Editors." The author will have books and DVDs for sale. Meetings are at 10:30 am, on the second Saturday of the month at
- [Why This Waste?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/why-this-waste/) - Have you ever asked, “Why this waste?” While Jesus was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, a woman brought an alabaster box containing expensive perfume and poured it on his head. “Why this waste?” said the disciples, indignant. “This perfume could have been sold at a high price and the money given
- [Sunday Reflection: Pass the Baton of Faith](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-pass-the-baton-of-faith/) - We think that your marriage is a wonderful forum for instilling values, beliefs, principles and morals. Society sometimes just doesn’t know what to do with great men, great women, great dads, great moms, and people are often baffled by the wise, well spoken, and well centered children focused parents produce. We were very proactive in
- [Interviews and Awards!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/interviews-and-awards/) - Here's the latest CAN news! Karen Whiting has a few more interviews to share: Monica Schmelter interviewed her on Bridges to talk about the joy of making and sharing bread and bread in the Author Karen Whiting bIble https://vimeo.com/263945269?ref=fb-share&1 Brevard Authors Society interviewed her about a few of ther titles and how she got into
- [CAN Author Happenings!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-author-happenings/) - Conference opportunity and a new release are headed your way! Kathy Ide will be teaching at the Montrose Christian Writers Conference July 22-27. Her sessions include Working with a Freelance Editor, Ten Myths of Becoming a Published Author, and How to Become a Freelance Editor. She will also be hosting a “PUGS Party” game where teams will
- [When Life's too Much](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/when-lifes-too-much/) - “Your mother is dying.” My mind understood the doctor’s words, but my heart refused to believe them. Only a few days prior, my ninety-four-year-old mother had taken a day trip to Reno with my husband. How could she be dying? Why now, God? This was supposed to be the weekend I would put the
- [Sunday Reflection: Spiritual Intimacy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-spiritual-intimacy/) - Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving . . . (Colossians 4:2 NASB) We travel, and we really appreciate the hotels that have the small peak holes so that when someone knocks you can look out and see who’s there. That is what prayer is like. People usually aren’t
- [Just Being](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/just-being/) - Just Being By Susan G Mathis Just being. Just being together. What a sweet gift it is to just be together! What a sweet gift we can give to others in this busy world. Sometimes just being means sitting alone, quietly praying or thinking or dreaming. At other times, just being together means holding the
- [A Chat with Author Mary L. Hamilton](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-mary-l-hamilton/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where spring—and pollen!—is in the air. Today I have the honor of interviewing Mary Hamilton, who is venturing from kids’ adventure books to writing mystery-suspense, where her heart is. Mary, please tell us about your book, Pendant. Mary L. Hamilton Haunted by her student’s disappearance from a
- [Love Letters from Christ](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/love-letters-from-christ/) - One summer I visited sites of the seven churches of Revelation (Rev. 1–3). A congregation at each of these sites received a message from Jesus Christ. And while two thousand years separate us, their messages from Christ are still relevant. Ephesus: The Ephesians lost their first love. Think about this. Nobody has to tell
- [Sunday Reflection: A Great Mother](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-a-great-mother/) - Jesus had a great mother. She said "Yes!" to the angel when it was explained that the Spirit would overshadow her and she would conceive. (She was a very young mother) “I am the Lord’s servant…May your word to me be fulfilled” (Luke 1:38). She endured social ridicule because she was seen as a woman
- [A Writer's Senses](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-writers-senses/) - Gracious God, thank you for the smell of pencil shavings, the elegance of a good fountain pen, and the click-clack of ancient typewriter keys... for the intoxication of creative juices, the sweetness of a well-turned phrase... for the creak of the office chair, and the surprise of a catch in the throat and the
- [Sunday Reflection: A Heart after God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-a-heart-after-god/) - It is all about the heart: "the LORD looks at the heart." (1 Sam. 16:7) David was called "a man after God's own heart" (1 Sam 13:14) And we pray with the Psalmist, "Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your
- [CAN Authors Have Much to Offer!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-authors-have-much-to-offer/) - Your CAN authors are award winning, prolific, and sharing what's on their hearts! Check out this weeks' round up of good news and happenings in our writing community. Davalynn Spencer's 2017 Western romance, An Improper Proposal, won the 2018 Christian Indie Award for Romance. An Improper Proposal is Book 1 in the Front Range Brides series. Book 2, An Unexpected
- [A Chat with Author Linda Gilden](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-gilden/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of chatting with prolific nonfiction writer Linda Gilden. Linda has written six books, 26 collaborative books, and hundreds of articles, as well as being a speaker and a personality trainer! Today she’s sharing with us from her wealth of experience. Linda, tell
- [In The New](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/in-the-new/) - The Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) recently announced the winning titles for the 2018 Christian Indie Awards. The Christian Indie Awards honor books produced by small publishers and independent authors each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life. Congratulations to our own Davalynn Spencer, who won in the romance category with , "An Improper Proposal."
- [Taking Obedience Seriously](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/taking-obedience-seriously/) - The handmade collection of misshapen guitars, ukuleles, and banjos made me wonder. Is the museum desperate for displays? About half of the instruments hanging on the walls were painted barn-red. Others had obviously been pieced together from two or three different types of wood. But the story of the man who crafted them changed
- [Sunday Reflection : Green Pastures](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-green-pastures/) - I am a Bo Peep. Yes, I grew up on a Suffolk sheep farm-- Pam Farrel and 4 - H lamb so Psalm 23 is very personal to this Shepherdess' heart. Let's just glimpse at the first few verses: The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me
- [Awards and Speaking Engagements](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/awards-and-speaking-engagements/) - Your CAN authors have good news to share as well as opportunities for readers to engage! Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible has been named a finalist in the adult non-fiction religion category of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards! The book is the brainchild of CAN member Dr. Sandra
- [Glorious Colors](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/glorious-colors/) - Almost everyone has a favorite color. Mine is yellow. I love the yellow sun, yellow buttercups, and yellow sweet corn. But I also like blue. I love going to the beach to see the vast blue sky and various shades of blue in the ocean. I’m not sure why those colors appeal to me—they
- [Sunday Reflection : Light in the Darkness](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-light-in-the-darkness/) - God is bigger than any storm As storm clouds gather, they often cover the sun and a harsh greyness vails the light. This was the place B ill and I found outselves for three long years, as Bill commuted back and forth almost weekly through gridlock Los Angeles traffic to care for his againg parents,
- [God Talk](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-talk/) - God Talk By Susan G Mathis Talking about God is not just for Sundays; it’s for every hour of the day. Deuteronomy 6: 5-7 says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on
- [Let Him Shine](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/let-him-shine/) - Do you ever wish for more time in the day? God can do that––extend your time. He did do it. The Bible says so. "The sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies" (Joshua 10:13 NIV). God still does miracles today. Maybe the sun won't stand still,
- [Sunday Reflection: Keep Hope Alive](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-keep-hope-alive/) - In today’s world with frightening headlines blasting the worst possible scenarios into our homes, and the stress of the daily responsibility of providing for ourselves and our families weighing heavy on our hearts, coupled with the unpredictable, unwelcome, unwanted, unbelievably hard or harsh circumstances like floods, fires, relationship strife, death and disease it is very
- [Author Awesomeness!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/author-awesomeness/) - Davalynn Spencer will be speaking April 11 to the Canon City Public Library book club in Canon City, Colorado, on "Wrangling Words." Her newest title, An Unexpected Redemption, is on pre-order for an April 27 release as Book 2 in the Front Range Brides collection.Various purchase options can be found at http://davalynnspencer.com/books/an-unexpected-redemption/.
- [A Chat with Author Miralee Ferrell](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-miralee-ferrell/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California, where I’m still processing all the wonderful lessons from my time at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. One of the joys of the conference was getting to chat with CAN member Miralee Ferrell. Miralee is a talented author of contemporary and historical novels, and horse books for
- [Facing Uncertainties](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/facing-uncertainties/) - We’re moving. That’s the extent of what we know about this year, or maybe next. My husband is going to retire or the business is going to close—we don’t know which will come first—and we’re moving closer to home. We don’t know if it’s the right time. Billy is eight years older and past
- [Sunday Reflection: Early Easter Morning](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sunday-reflection-early-easter-morning/) - Easter for a child can often only mean candy, ducks, bunnies and an Easter egg hunt. And for the children and Easter Basket first six years of my life, I am sure waking up to find out how many jelly beans and chocolate bunnies were in my Easter basket must have been my priority-- that
- [Step Out Courageously Trusting God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/step-out-courageously-trusting-god/) - I have a beautiful white kitty with gorgeous blue eyes. His name is Sir Edmond and he has a problem being nervous. Anytime a new person visits the house, he puts back his ears and scurries toward my bedroom like his life is in danger. He often misses fun times with us because an
- [Authors in Action!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/authors-in-action/) - This week our CAN authors are sharing heart warming stories of fulfilling the Great Commission and speaking around the country on matters close to their heart! Grace Fox just completed an 11-day trip through Nepal. This was a pilgrimage of sorts for her and her eldest daughter who was born with hydrocephalus in Nepal 33
- [How Mary touches lives](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/mary-volunteers/) - Mary L. Hamilton, volunteers her time to help others through the Christian Authors Network as the Christian Contest Coordinator. We appreciate our volunteers who give of themselves to help others like Mary L. Hamilton. Volunteers like Mary touch lives with a few minutes of their time and have important contributions for the Christian Authors Network
- [Does Genealogy Fascinate you?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/does-genealogy-fascinate-you/) - Pennsylvania State Library, where Angela Breidenbach spent 2 days searching for birth records in circuit riding preacher journals. Does Genealogy fascinate you as it does me? My grandpa used to tell me his family stories. Stories that included farm women dunking their forefingers into coffee cups to see if the farm workers needed their drinks
- [NEW RELEASE: Skydiving to Love by Linda Yezak](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-skydiving-to-love-by-linda-yezak/) - Title: Skydiving to Love Author: Linda W. Yezak Genre: Contemporary Romance, novella Publisher: Canopy Books of Texas ISBN-13: 978-0-9973336-5-7 About the book: When JoJo Merritt took the dare to go skydiving, she didn’t realize she was terrified of flying. Now, she’s stuck keeping a promise that ties her stomach in knots. Can handsome Mitch O’Hara help
- [Learning Patience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/learning-patience/) - It’s interesting how God works. My picture book, Lexie’s Adventure in Kenya: Love is Patient, teaches children to be patient, and I’ve needed a lot of patience lately. For all of you who need a bit of encouragement as you learn patience now or in the future, here are a few inspiring quotes that
- [Galveston Island Book Festival & New Parenting Blog](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-festival/) - Want to get to know an author near you? Linda W. Yezak will be in person at the Galveston Island Book Festival. Linda W. Yezak Linda W. Yezak of Nacogdoches, Texas will be participating in the upcoming Galveston Island Book Festival, an opportunity for Texas authors to meet and greet their readers and hopefully gain
- [A Chat with Author Darlene Franklin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-darlene-franklin/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! What a joy to interview Darlene Franklin, who has written over fifty books despite life circumstances that would lead most writers to give up. But not Darlene! Her story, her faith, and her cheerful attitude will inspire and challenge you. Darlene, please tell us about your book
- [Walking by Faith](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/walking-by-faith/) - What does walking by faith mean? Romans 1:17 caused me some consternation. "The just shall live by faith." Sounds simple enough. But when I was a young believer seeking to know Christ better, this idea seemed vague and confusing. I needed a how-to. You know…five simple steps. I heard this explanation: we're saved by
- [St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/st-patricks-day-shamrocks/) - St. Patrick’s Day Shamrocks by Susan G Mathis In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, because I’m Irish, and because my novel, The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy, is about the Irish immigration, I want to share with you how St. Patrick used a simple weed to share the Gospel. St. Patrick lived in
- [Watch Your Language!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/watch-your-language/) - Often times when we are on the cell phone or having a conversation in a public place, we become oblivious to others within listening range. At a restaurant, I was helping a fellow author friend plot her novel. She had reached a stagmire in the plot, basically dug a whole for her protagonist that she
- [A Chat with Author Ted Baehr](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-ted-baehr/) - A chat with author Dr. Ted Baehr C. Kevin Thompson Kevin Thompson here. We sit on the Florida front porch, rocking away “in all kinds of weather,” as the song We are the Boys of Old Florida states. And it’s true. We are the “pollen state” right now. Mow your yard, and you look like
- [Life's Crazy Pace](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lifes-crazy-pace/) - “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). I’m reevaluating the pace of my life, my priorities, and how I use my time. What’s really, really important? Yes, there are expectations, obligations, and demands that try to push and pull me in all kinds of directions,
- [New Releases and an Opportunity to Discover Your Ancestry!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-releases-and-an-opportunity-to-discover-your-ancestry/) - The Reluctant Groom by Kimberly Rose Johnson Kimberly Rose Johnson is excited to announce that The Reluctant Groom, a modern day marriage of convenience, has released. This is the first book in the Brides of Seattle series. Read more about it at: http://www.kimberlyrjohnson.com/books.html Cindi McMenamin, author of 16 books from Harvest House Publishers,
- [A Chat with Author Twila Belk](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-twila-belk/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Davalynn Spencer who’s hanging on tight. The winds off the Rocky Mountains can blow every cloud from the sky and everything from the yard that’s not tied down—a perfect reason to read what today’s featured author Twila Belk has to say in her new book. Welcome, Twila. Please give us a
- [You'll Be Hacked!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/youll-be-hacked/) - If hacking hasn't happened to you, it will. Hackers are on the rampage. Facebook posts, emails, tweets are compromised. "Share" posts contain hidden lewd images. Links illegally access your profile. Banks, hospitals, even government entities are not immune. It seems there is no firewall strong enough. Our souls are not immune to being hacked. Call him
- [CAN Authors are Sharing their Passions!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-authors-are-sharing-their-passions/) - Great conferences are happening around the country! Maybe one of our authors are coming to city near you :) Davalynn Spencer is speaking Feb. 27 at the University Men's Club Valentine Banquet in Canon City, Colorado, on the topic "Who Needs Romance?" Book signing follows the event. Discovering Your Ancestry March
- [A Chat with Author Georgia Shaffer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-georgia-shaffer/) - C. Kevin Thompson Greetings from C. Kevin Thompson. Well, winter is officially over, I guess. I know. I know. Those of you in Minnesota and Montana might argue the point. It’s all about three words: location, location, location. We almost broke a record the other day of 87 degrees here in central Florida. So much
- [Let Him Reign](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/let-him-reign/) - Don't you love a spring shower? Refreshing. Relaxing. Rejuvenating. But what happens when it doesn't stop raining? Flooding. Only one kind of flooding refreshes, relaxes, and rejuvenates––the reign of God flooding our heart. How do we know He reigns in our heart? When He reigns in our heart, His praise flows from our lips. “The
- [A Little Something for Everyone!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-little-something-for-everyone/) - Hi there, Canners! Take a look at this retreat opportunity, writer's conference, and a new series to anticipate! Yvonne Ortega From Author Ynonne Ortega: Registration has begun for the Moving from Broken to Beautiful® Women’s Retreat October 19–21 at the Springhill Suites Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All rooms are oceanfront, and so is the conference room. Great prices
- [Oops](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/oops/) - We all have experienced that sinking feeling when a typo slips through our scrutiny and that of editors and proofreaders. The editors of this magazine probably gets that, don't you think? Guess she is NOT a vegan. COMMAS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
- [A Chat with Author Cindi McMenamin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-cindi-mcmenamin/) - Sarah Sundin Belated Valentine’s greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! What an appropriate time for us to chat with Cindi McMenamin, an author of numerous nonfiction books for women—and her latest focuses on improving marriage. I love what she has to say, and I’m sure you will too. Welcome, Cindi! Tell us about your book,
- [Returning to My First Love](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/returning-to-my-first-love/) - I’ll never forget the day I was cleaning my top dresser drawer and found a treasure. I read through the stack of aged, yellowed papers and instantly realized why I’d kept them. On them were written words of endearment—nearly 30 years ago—from my husband. They contained irresistible phrases like, “You complete me like no
- [A Valentine’s Gift That Lasts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-valentines-gift-that-lasts/) - A Valentine’s Gift That Lasts By Susan G Mathis On this Valentine’s Day week, I’d like to remind you of the importance of keeping your marriage strong. It’s the best gift you can give your spouse. “Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it
- [Friday Funny...](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/friday-funnny/) - Do not shampoo in the shower. Stop that habit right now! I just noticed what it states on my shampoo bottle: Adds Volume and Fullness. With all those suds cascading down as we rinse our heads, no wonder Americans can't lose weight! Julie Cosgrove Romantic suspense, cozy mysteries, digital ministry www.juliebcosgrove.com
- [A Chat with Author Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-sarah-sundin/) - Marti Pieper February greetings from Marti Pieper in lovely Mount Dora, Florida, where we’re not quite sure what season it is. This has been the coldest winter of our ten-plus years in Florida, but I realize “coldest” is a relative term for most of the rest of the country. But we have much better things
- [NEW RELEASE: The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-sea-before-us-by-sarah-sundin/) - The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin Sunrise at Normandy, Book 1 Revell, February 6, 2018 ISBN: 978-0800727970 About the book: In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton arrives in London to prepare for the Allied invasion of France. He works closely with Dorothy Fairfax, a “Wren” in
- [Conflict Has Purpose](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/conflict-has-purpose/) - By Susan G. Mathis I hate conflict. I don’t like getting into disagreements with my husband. I don’t like having a spat with a friend. As a parent, I hated the constant conflict-resolution needed when my two kids didn’t get along. As a teacher, I didn’t enjoy being the one to break up tiffs
- [A Chat with Author Diana Lesire Brandmeyer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-diana-lesire-brandmeyer/) - Davalynn Spencer Hello from Davalynn Spencer in sunny Colorado. On a clear winter’s day, I can see almost all the way east to Illinois where today’s featured author, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer lives. Okay, maybe not all that way, but I know she’s out there writing her “stories from the heartland.” Welcome, Diana, and give us
- [New Release: 12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband by Cindi McMenamin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-12-ways-to-experience-more-with-your-husband-by-cindi-mcmenamin/) - 12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband Release date: Feb. 1, 2018 from Harvest House Publishers ISBN: 978-0-7369-6867-6 About the book: When You're Together ...But Feel Miles Apart What do you do when your marriage isn't broken, but it doesn't seem to be growing, either? Noted author and speaker Cindi McMenamin shows you the small changes
- [Forgive My Little Efforts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/forgive-my-little-efforts-2/) - Bob Hostetler Bob Hostetler here, offering another prayer for writers: Father God Almighty, you inspired Moses, Samuel, and others to write when their best tools were papyrus and parchment, reed styli and ink made from crushed berries and plants. For millennia, your servants have recorded stirring and soaring works in caves and cells, dusty rooms
- [Opportunities, Adventures, and More!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/opportunities-adventures-and-more/) - The second annual SoCal Christian Writers' Conference is coming up June 21-23 at Biola University in La Mirada, CA. Writers of every genre and stage will find community and a place to grow. Learn about the publishing industry from veteran authors, editors, and agents. Hone your craft and develop a deeper understanding of what makes a best-selling
- [A Chat with Author H.L. Wegley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-h-l-wegley/) - C. Kevin Thompson Greetings from Kevin Thompson! If you are thinking of coming to Florida soon, you may wish to wait. We had snow in the panhandle a couple of weeks ago. We’ve had below freezing temperatures as recent as mid-January coupled with winds of over twenty miles an hour, and they are breaking out
- [Mom's Legacy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/moms-legacy/) - What item in your closet should probably be thrown out? If somebody rummaged through my clothes, they'd most likely choose the ratty ol' black sweater. It's faded, a bit threadbare, and stretched out of shape. But it still hangs in my closet...for a reason. When my mother passed away, my sisters and I packed up
- [Resting on the Sabbath](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/resting-on-the-sabbath/) - Resting on the Sabbath By Susan G Mathis There was a good reason that God invented the Sabbath, and I think that’s doubly important for families. Our kids never stop. We often feel pushed to do, go, do. We’re always on the move. But we need to stop and take some time to honor the
- [New Nonfiction Releases and a Wonderful Review!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-nonfiction-releases-and-a-wonderful-review/) - Becky Harling Becky Harling has a new book releasing February 6th titled, Who Do You Say That I Am? This new Bible study considers the challenging questions Jesus asked and answers those question by considering His I Am statements. 12 Ways to Experience More with Your Husband by Cindi McMenamin What do you do when
- [A Chat with Author Linda P. Kozar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-linda-p-kozar/) - Davalynn Spencer Greetings from Davalynn Spencer in unseasonably warm Colorado! It’s my pleasure today to visit with author Linda P. Kozar about her new devotional book, Sweet Tea for the Soul – Down-home Devotions to Comfort the Heart (DaySpring 2018). Welcome Linda. Tell us a little about your book. These devotions give a fresh look
- [A Guide to Getting Away to Write](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-guide-to-getting-away-to-write/) - by Judith Couchman At some point in a writing career, most authors entertain the idea of getting away to write. We think about peace, quiet, focus, solitude. No interruptions. And the beauty of working in a seaside condo or a woodland cabin. Sounds wonderful, right? It can be. Or it can balloon into disappointment. It
- [Can God Use Me?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-god-use-me/) - The Bible’s Faith Hall of Fame is full of people with unimpressive resumes. God seems to specialize in using unlikely people to accomplish His will. Often, in fact, the least likely people demonstrate even greater faith than those who’ve witnessed God’s biggest miracles. Rahab was a female Canaanite (Israel’s mortal enemy) with a disreputable
- [Perhaps Authors drink too much coffee?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/too-much-coffee/) - An original cartoon by CAN author and parenting guru, Sarah Hamaker
- [New Language Translations and Speaking Engagements From Your CAN Authors!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-language-translations-and-speaking-engagements-from-your-can-authors/) - Your CAN authors are out and about in their communities--is there one coming to a town near you? And don't miss a special book for your Korean or Portugese friends! ********** Cindi McMenamin Cindi McMenamin's book, 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom (which released from Harvest House Publishers in 2016) is now available in
- [A Chat with Author Yvonne Ortega](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-yvonne-ortega/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in warming-back-up Mount Dora, Florida! Central Florida had lows in the low 30s last week; in fact, we had the longest cold spell in eight years. However, in Yvonne Ortega’s Virginia home, temperatures in the thirties would be an improvement. I’m glad to welcome my sweet friend Yvonne back
- [Overcoming Post-holiday Blues](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/overcoming-post-holiday-blues/) - When my youngest daughter was about four years old, I took down the Christmas tree during her nap. Later in the day, I saw her looking out the window toward the tree, which lay on the curb awaiting the garbage collector. She whispered, “Christmas tree, come back, come back.” That made me sad, but
- [An Epiphany!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/an-epiphany/) - Tomorrow, January 6th, the western Church celebrates the season of Epiphany which begins with the Magi bringing gifts to the Baby Jesus. The Eastern or Orthodox churches celebrate the day after sunset as the beginning of their Christmas because of the Gregorian calendar. Their gift giving coincides with the Magi's. When a friend's child
- [A Chat with Author Donn Taylor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-donn-taylor/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin from California, where we’re rejoicing in the smidgen of rain we’ve received. Today I have the honor of interviewing multi-published novelist Donn Taylor, who has put his careers in the military and in academia to use in his stories! Donn, tell us about your book, Murder in Disguise. Donn
- [Make It Count](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-it-count/) - By Susan G Mathis My 94-year-old mother’s years of wisdom and experience always seem to balance me and help me reorient myself in this busy world. Now that she’s in heaven, I miss those wise words. Before she passed, I mentioned how fast this year is flying by and how busy my schedule is.
- [Journalist Chases Story](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/journalist-chases-story/) - I was an aggressive young journalist chasing the big story. A young woman had come from Nazareth to Bethlehem with the man she’d pledged to marry. Obviously pregnant, she hadn’t let rumors about her unusual circumstances keep her from making the journey to register for tax purposes. I always did extensive research before an
- [New Releases for Fun, Creativity, and Fresh Perspectives](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-releases-for-fun-creativity-and-fresh-perspectives/) - Close out your Christmas holiday with some fresh and fabulous finds from our CAN authors! Coming January 8th from Dayspring, Sweet Tea For The Soul-Down Home Devotions to Comfort the Heart by Linda Kozar. A great way to kick off your new year with a taste of the south! *********** Vickie
- [A Muse and the Writer....](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-muse-and-the-writer/) - Muse: Help? Writer: (Doubled over laughing.) You're wearing a Santa hat? Muse: Really? That's your question? Writer: At least it's not a string of lights. I mean, the grandkids might have plugged you in! Muse: Are you going to help me? Writer: Hang on, I need the picture. Muse: I can't wait for you to
- [Simple Christmas Joys](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/simple-christmas-joys/) - Have you ever wondered what it was like that first Christmas? Let your imagination wander. A young engaged couple have to go to Bethlehem and register to be taxed. When they arrive, there’s no place to stay. Finally, they find a stable to bed down. Then Mary goes into labor. What obstacles! (Did Joseph
- [A Gift for Your Writing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-gift-for-your-writing/) - by Judith Couchman It's a few days before Christmas and honestly, we're caught in the activities, expectations, and last-minute details before ribbons and wrapping paper decorate our floors. But eventually, after gathering the torn and discarded, we sometimes participate in a quieter post-holiday ritual. How will we spend that gift card, cash, or check? If
- [Fiction and Nonfiction Choices for Last Minute Gifts!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fiction-and-nonfiction-choices-for-last-minute-gifts/) - It's a busy season full of wonder, miracles, and--let's be honest--at least a little stress! Gift cards are an easy option when we've run out of ideas or energy, but how about the gift of literature? After all, a book is like a present that you get to open again and again, right? Here are
- [A Starry-eyed Kid](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-starry-eyed-kid/) - One day, my friend, Kim, was teaching her toddler about the American flag. She pointed to the stars on the flag, and told the little girl that each star was for one of the 50 states in our nation—like Arizona, Texas,California, Ohio, Wisconsin, and so on, until she listed all of the states. When Kim finished, her little girl looked
- [A Healing Heart is now in large print and audio!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-healing-heart-large-print-edition/) - A Healing Heart is now available in audiobook and hard cover large print! A Healing Heart by Angela Breidenbach A workaholic woman must trust her business to the one man who tried to destroy it when she suffers a heart attack. Mara Keegan is an uber-successful mother and a widow of three years. She's been
- [After-Christmas Bargain](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/after-christmas-bargain/) - I love after-Christmas sales! Wrapping paper, ornaments, and Christmas cards are available at greatly-reduced prices. One year while buying groceries in a super-store, I steered my cart to the Christmas aisle—just out of curiosity. And there it was—a beautiful, hand-painted ceramic nativity set on display at seventy-five percent off! Several boxed sets were on a
- [Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Book Reviews Galore](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/hear-ye-hear-ye-book-reviews-galore/) - Looking for unique book ideas for that special reader this Christmas? We've got three book reviews from three very different genres to present today! A medical thriller, a devotional cookbook, and a Christian fantasy offer some less-than-mainstream choices for the bookworms on our list. See what others have said and then check them out at
- [New in An Award-Winning Cozy Series](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-in-an-award-winning-cozy-series/) - Threes, Sixes & Thieves Julie B Cosgrove Prism/Pelican Book Group ISBN-13: 978-1522397540 Today, the third book in the Bunco Biddies Mystery Series releases. When thieves target homes in Sunset Acres, the Bunco Biddies help the police nab the thief! But in the mayhem, no one knows who the arresting officer was… or where he is.
- [When the Cops Take Over Your Church....](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/when-the-cops-take-over-your-church/) - When I worked as a church secretary, the church sat on the edge of the city, surrounded mostly by ranches. You had to be looking for it to find it. At the end of my work day, the pastor and I were the only ones on the property when we heard sirens. Then more sirens...then
- [A Chat with Author Kathi Macias](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-kathi-macias/) - Sarah Sundin Christmas Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the pleasure of interviewing author Kathi Macias. Kathi’s many fiction and nonfiction books explore weighty topics and have won numerous awards. Even better, Kathi is known for her encouraging and generous spirit. Kathi, please tell us about your book, To the Moon and
- [Celebrate Christmas with Love](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/celebrate-christmas-with-love/) - When I reflect on what Christmas is meant to be, one word rises to the surface of my mind: love. From decorating the fragrant tree to baking cookies that fill the house with scent of cinnamon and spice, to handing out mugs of hot chocolate—each action is filled with love. Baking cookies reminds me of
- [Advent and Mysteries and Websites--Oh My!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/advent-and-mysteries-and-websites-oh-my/) - Exciting things are happening with our CAN authors during this advent season! Here's the latest news from authors you love. Diane Stortz Diane Stortz speaks Saturday, December 2, at Celebrate the Light, a Christmas dinner with the women of First Christian Church in Washington, Missouri. On December 9, she'll be reading and signing I AM
- [Watch what you research!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/watch-what-you-research/) - Watch what you research! by Mary L. Hamilton My husband, Wayne, doesn't quite know what to make of my turn to the dark side as I write mystery/suspense stories. But when I was trying to figure out a good place to hide a body in our area, he arranged a meeting with a man he
- [A Chat with Author Sandra Glahn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-sandra-glahn/) - Sarah Sundin Autumn greetings from Sarah Sundin in California. Today I have the honor of interviewing Sandra Glahn, a multi-published author who focuses on the women of the Bible and gender issues—talk about timely topics! Extensive reading, research, and travel inform Sandra’s writing, and I think you’ll find her interview fascinating! Sandra, tell us about
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- [Voices in the Night](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/voices-in-the-night/) - By Janet Chester Bly A wounded friend of mine wept. “I prayed very hard my husband wouldn’t leave. Every day and night I prayed. But he left anyway.” What kills hope? Fear or rage will. Guilt and doubt try to. Sin does. Prayer answers of “No” and death of a dream can. Hopelessness has the
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- [The Music of Sounds](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-music-of-sounds/) - THE MUSIC OF SOUNDS by Jeanne Gowen Dennis Sing to the Lord all the earth. (Ps. 96:1) Musical Sounds I’ve been thinking lately about the amazing gift of sounds. The songs of birds. The tinkling of water in a stream. The whispers of wind through leaves. The crashing of waves. The music of various instruments. Voices
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- [Trusting God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/trusting-god/) - By Jackie M. Johnson "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths" (Proverbs 3:5-6). Life is full of challenges. You want to lose weight but the pounds stick to you like super glue. A friend needs
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- [There's an App for That](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/theres-an-app-for-that/) - by Judith Couchman Recently I ate lunch with Heather, a former coaching client who became a friend. She talked about an app that helps her learn to write better, catching mistakes and suggesting ways to improve. I recognized Heather's sincere desire to write well, and that impressed me. Many writers new to the craft want
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- [A Chat with Author Jesse Florea](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chat-with-jesse-florea/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in stormy, in-the-midst-of-rainy-season Mount Dora, Florida. Today, I have the privilege of sharing an interview with my friend and fellow author Jesse Florea. I know Jesse through serving on faculty together at various writers conferences. I know you’ll find him as fun, engaging and inspiring here on our CAN
- [Express Line Prayers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/express-line-prayers/) - Express Line Prayer By Darlene Franklin Waking up early is one thing. Waking up for a date with a needle is another. “Good morning!” A cheerful, African-accented voice called out. “I’m here to draw your blood.” I placed my right arm on top of the blankets and closed my eyes so I didn’t have to
- [NEW RELEASE: Girl Talk Guy Talk by Jesse Florea and Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-girl-talk-guy-talk-by-jesse-florea-and-karen-whiting/) - Girl Talk Guy Talk by Jesse Florea and Karen Whiting Tyndale House Publishers ISBN 978-1496417862 Release date: August 1, 2017 About the book Communication is a key tool in life. We interact with words, gestures, and movements. The devotions in Girl Talk Guy Talk give insights that focus on different aspects of teen life to help both guys
- [Lay Down (A Writer's Prayer)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lay-down-a-writers-prayer/) - Bob Hostetler here, offering another prayer for writers: Lord, I lay myself down, on this page, in these words, lines, thoughts, ideas, hopes, and dreams. As you laid down your life and raised it up again, make something living of my simple, poor, tiny offering. Amen. _________________ Bob is the author of the award-winning The Bard and
- [NEW RELEASE: THE GIFT OF BREAD BY KAREN WHITING](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-gift-of-bread-by-karen-whiting/) - The Gift of Bread: Recipes for the Heart and the Table By Karen Whiting Woorthy Publishing Group Release date: July 25, 2017 ISBN 9781683970255 About the Book The aroma of warm fresh bread delights our senses and invites us to thank God for providing it as we share bread with family, friends, and new people we meet.
- [NEW RELEASE: CARDIAC EVENT BY RICHARD MABRY](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-cardiac-event-by-richard-mabry/) - Cardiac Event by Richard Mabry Release date: June 28, 2017 Amazon Digital Services ASIN: B073QX1JVP About the book: Cardiologist Dr. Kirk Martin continually crosses swords with Dr. Cliff Hamilton, so he is surprised when Hamilton asks him to care for him after a heart attack. When he is ready for discharge, Hamilton is found dead in his
- [A Chat with Author Heather L.L. Fitzgerald](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-heather-l-l-fitzgerald/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Summer vacation is here for the young people in our lives—which means summer reading! So this is the perfect time to chat with author Heather L.L. Fitzgerald, who writes fantasy novels for young adults. She has a fascinating way of incorporating bits of her real life into
- [A Creative Challenge](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/creative-challenge/) - Jeanne Dennis, host of Heritage of Truth TV A Creative Challenge: Try Something New By Jeanne Dennis Life for me has been changing rapidly. After 11 years of part-time caregiving and the deaths of several family members and friends, I’m finally coming up for air. I’m able to enjoy writing, art, cooking, and music again.
- [Survival Kit for Desperate Places](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/survival-kit-for-desperate-places/) - Dianne Barker Dianne Barker here with encouragement for your journey. I don’t love disappointments, delays, or detours. Life would be sweet if we could just go our well-planned way, checking off finished projects one by one. But unwelcome interruptions are reality. I wasted a lot of life fretting and grumbling, allowing circumstances to disturb my
- [A Chat with Shelly Beach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-shelly-beach/) - There is nothing more pleasing than A/C in Florida in July. Makes me wonder how people survived without it back in the day. Nevertheless, we're sitting on the front porch. The ceiling fan is spinning. The lemonade is sweating in the pitcher. And the breeze only blows when a storm is brewing. So have a
- [Be An Effective Mentor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/be-an-effective-mentor/) - Kathy Collard Miller Be An Effective Mentor. Hello from Kathy Collard Miller, writing in the very hot desert near Palm Springs, California. One of the many goals of mentoring is helping our mentee identify her motive for the choices she makes. She may not realize it but all of us react, respond, and choose based
- [NEW RELEASE—Over Maya Dead Body by Sandra Orchard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-over-maya-dead-body-by-sandra-orchard/) - Over Maya Dead Body Over Maya Dead Body by Sandra Orchard (Revell Publishing) 978-0800726706 July 4, 2017 About the Book: FBI Special Agent Serena Jones arrives on Martha’s Vineyard for a little bit of R&R, but crime doesn’t take a vacation, and she’s soon entangled in an investigation of a suspicious death tied to
- [Moulding Glass](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/moulding-glass/) - Molding glass Devotional by Mary Tatem The blob of molten glass was fiery orange from the hot furnace. As spectators, we stood at a respectful distance from the glassblowers who worked to create beautiful, useful items from a scorching globule. Before our eyes, the twisting, stretching, and blowing formed colorful bird feeders, glass ornaments, and
- [A Chat with Author Lena Nelson Dooley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-lena-nelson-dooley/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in blistering hot California! Today I have the joy of chatting with multi-published novelist Lena Nelson Dooley. Lena is well known in the Christian writing world for how she gives back to writers through mentoring and through her excellent blog. I know you’ll enjoy our chat today! Lena Nelson
- [Living a Ten-Talents-Plus Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/living-a-ten-talents-plus-life/) - Living a Ten-Talents-Plus Life — Dianne Barker here with encouragement for your day. Recently I wrote about the parable of the talents—such a familiar story that I sometimes trivialize its impact. Reading the story again (Matthew 25:14-30) gave me fresh inspiration to live a ten-talents-plus life. Quick review: a man who was going on a
- [Chatting with author Vickie McDonough](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chatting-with-author-vickie-mcdonough/) - Davalynn Spencer here, from Colorado, happy to welcome author Vickie McDonough to today's blog. Vickie, tell us a little about your featured book, Long Trail Home. When a weary soldier returns from the War Between the States to discover his parents dead, his family farm in shambles, and his fiancée married, a pretty, blind woman reaches
- [CAN at UNITE 2017](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/11087-2/) - Below are CAN authors participating in UNITE 2017, CBA's International Convention from June 27-30, at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. We are proud to announce that bestselling author and agent with Books & Such Literary Agency, Cynthia Ruchti is the keynote speaker. Read more in our press release: http://christianauthorsnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CANpressreleaseUNITE2017.docx
- [Holiness Feels Like...What?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/holiness-feels-like-what/) - Kathy Collard Miller Holiness Feels Like...What? Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs where I'm feeling the heat. Have you ever wondered what holiness feels like? Malachi 4:2 expresses what God might like us to experience when we see the fruits of holiness that he is producing in our
- [A Chat With Cheri Cowell](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-cheri-cowell/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in Mount Dora, Florida, where we’ve had lots of rain every day this week. And we’re not complaining, since drought conditions have led to increased fire danger. The subject of today’s interview, Cheri Cowell, has also had extra rain in her area. Since she’s one of my fellow Orlando-area
- [Get More Out of Blogging](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/get-more-out-of-blogging/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell Blogging is a great way to connect to your readers. Blog readers tend to be your most loyal readers so follow these tips to get more out of your blogging. You may gain more readers in the process. Set a blog schedule you can maintain. If it is once a
- [NEW RELEASE- AN ENCORE FOR ESTELLE BY KIMBERLY ROSE JOHNSON](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-an-encore-for-estelle-by-kimberly-rose-johnson/) - An Encore for Estelle by Kimberly Rose Johnson Sweet Rose Press Released May 29th ISBN 978-0998431512 About the Book: The theater ties them together but a painful past could pull them apart. A former A-list actress seeks to redeem herself in the most unlikely of places—a children’s theater. The writer/director didn’t anticipate a famous actress would
- [MaryAnn Diorio—Winning With The Word Radio](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/maryann-diorio-winning-with-the-word-radio/) - Winning with the Word airs weekly on BlogTalk Radio, Friday evenings at 7:30pm ET. TAMING THE DEBT MONSTER – Part 1
- [Proofreading like a Pro #65](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-65/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Commas: Cities and States Always use a comma between city and state, whether the state is spelled out or abbreviated or designated by the two-letter
- [Anita Agers-Brooks—More To Life Magazine](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/anita-agers-brooks-more-to-life-magazine/) - New Release: MTL Magazine: http://mtlmagazine.com/article/the-best-gift-we-can-offer-our-fathers/
- [Andrea Boeshaar—Radio Interview](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/andrea-boeshaar-radio-interview/) - Andrea Boeshaar, CCLC, Author and Writing Coach, will be interviewed on KNEO radio (91.7 FM) http://www.kneo.org/ with Clark Matthews on June 27th 2017.
- [A Chat with Novelist Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-novelist-davalynn-spencer/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing best-selling, award-winning novelist Davalynn Spencer! Since Davalynn conducts many of our interviews here on the CAN blog, it’s fun to turn the tables on her! Davalynn doesn’t just write about life on the frontier—this rodeo wife/rodeo mom lives it. Plus,
- [Darlene Franklin—View Through My Door Column](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/darlene-franklin-view-through-my-door-column/) - "Running Full on an Empty Tank," part of my View Through my Door column, has been published at http://www.myprimetimenews.com/running-full-on-an-empty-tank/.
- [Janet Perez Eckles—IBelieve.com](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/janet-perez-eckles-ibelieve-com/) - Ibelieive.com...A slideshow by Janet Perez Eckles about the toxic influences in church groups: http://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/10-toxic-behaviors-that-will-ruin-your-small-group.html
- [Julie B. Cosgrove—Dear Texas Radio Show](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/julie-b-cosgrove-dear-texas-radio-show/) - Julie discusses how word of mouth is still the best marketing tool for authors. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/deartexas/2017/05/31/dear-texas-radio-show-special-edition-of-the-authors-marketing-event-with-julie
- [A Weak Writer's Prayer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-weak-writers-prayer/) - Bob Hostetler here, offering another prayer for writers: Abba, I am a weak writer: insecure, inadequate, in over my head. But you chose Ehud because of his weakness. You used him, not to mention Moses, David, Jeremiah, Paul, and others (though I did just mention them; see what I mean?). So grant me the faith
- [A Chat with Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-lori-wildenberg/) - Marti Pieper Lori Wildenberg Greetings from beautiful and moving-toward-summer Mount Dora, Florida! I’m newly returned from the beautiful state of Colorado and a time of service and teaching at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference. And guess what? Lori Wildenberg, the lovely subject of today’s interview, also served on faculty there. I’m delighted
- [The Gargoyles of Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-gargoyles-of-life/) - The Gargoyles of Life by Mary Tatem Mary Tatem, Topics: Quilting the Warmth of God * Quilting Trust * Avoiding Mother-in-law pitfalls We parked in a mall parking garage that overlooked a cathedral. From this viewpoint we could see that the decorative curlicues on the tall towers were not shaped like the gargoyles of European
- [A Chat with Elizabeth Ludwig](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-elizabeth-ludwig/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today we have the pleasure of chatting with multi-published, award-winning novelist Elizabeth Ludwig! Her mysteries and historical romances thrill her readers, and I know you’ll love getting to know her better. Welcome, Elizabeth! Please tell us about your book, A Tempting Taste of Mystery. Cheryl Cooper is
- [To Drama or Not to Drama? That is the Question](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/to-drama-or-not-to-drama-that-is-the-question/) - When is it appropriate to use your trauma, personal drama, family emergency – or other catastrophe to sell books? Some might say, “Never!” —but then only presenting the rosy, perfect, polished side of life isn’t very authentic. Recently, my husband’s brush with death in a traffic accident, a ministry friend’s early step into heaven and
- [NEW RELEASE: THE DANDELION PATCH BY MARYANN DIORIO](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dandelion-patch-by-maryann-diorio/) - The Dandelion Patch by MaryAnn Diorio Publisher: TopNotch Press Release Date: April 1, 2017 ISBN: 978-0930037482 Book Description: When Yolanda Riggins discovers that the government plans to build a new highway through her beloved dandelion patch, she rises up in protest and asserts her God-given right to private ownership of property. Will she succeed against
- [Getting through the Storm](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/getting-through-the-storm/) - Dianne Barker here, wondering. Where are you? It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Tennessee where I live, but last week storms battered our community. Maybe you’re in a sunny life-place. Or not. I’ve come through many life storms myself. Through is the optimum word. In a violent weather incident, we expect an end. We will
- [Reversion of Rights: From Old to New](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/reversion-of-rights-from-old-to-new/) - Gail Gaymer Martin Historical Post by Gail Gaymer Martin Reversion of Rights: From Old to New It's spring in our new homeland of Sedona Arizona and flowers are everywhere. I had no idea our landscape had so many amazing colors and so many beautiful birds. In Michigan where I lived all my life until our
- [Mary Ann Diorio—Podcasts for Writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/mary-ann-diorio-podcasts-for-writers/) - Write Your Heart Out! Podcasts for Writers, MaryAnn Diorio The Heart of the Matter: How to Put Heart in Your Writing Your Writing Attitude Is Showing A Moment With MaryAnn Tips for Achieving Success in Life, MaryAnn Diorio Have You Learned to Love? You Can Conquer Worry Making Your Dreams Come True Are You Building Your Life
- [Janet Perez Eckles, Radio Shows](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/janet-perez-eckles-radio-shows/) - Radio/Podcast Interviews 2017 Thatalks, Janet Perez Eckles Can God Perform Miracles Today? ArtistsFirst, Sweet Talk With Janet and Heather, Janet Perez Eckles
- [Along Came A Writer on BlogTalk Radio and iTunes](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/along-came-a-writer-on-blogtalk-radio-and-itunes/) - CAN members Linda Kozar, Lena Nelson Dooley, and Angela Breidenbach host shows on the Along Came A Writer Network. Along Came A Writer Network 2017/2016 Chat Noir Mystery and Suspense, with host Linda Kozar on the Along Came A Writer Network August—Nancy Mehl September—Anita Higman, McMullen October—Testimony: Growing Up Haunted November—Linda Davis December—Patricia Bradley February—Danny
- [NEW RELEASE: MESSY JOURNEY by Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/10398-2/) - Messy Journey Messy Journey: How Grace and Truth Offer the Prodigal a Way Home By Lori Wildenberg New Hope Publishers, May 1st, 2017 ISBN-13: 978-1-62591-523-8 Messy Journey is for parents walking the difficult road with a wayward child. Be inspired to drink the deep waters of peace as you draw closer to the Father of all
- [We Met Because I Was Lost](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/we-met-because-i-was-lost/) - Kathy Collard Miller, Topics: Spiritual Growth * Family * Parenting* Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in the desert of Southern California where we are enjoying the most perfect time of year, besides the beautiful Fall. Enjoy my latest story. My husband, Larry, and I met because I was lost. Now we've been married 46 years.
- [Proofreading like a Pro #64](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-64/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Semicolons in Compound Sentences A semicolon should be used between two parts of a compound sentence when they are not connected by a conjunction. Example:
- [Chatting with author Linda W. Yezak](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/chatting-with-author-linda-w-yezak/) - Greetings from Colorado, where spring has made a comeback after last weekend’s big snowstorm. I’m Davalynn Spencer, welcoming Linda W. Yezak to our blog today. So glad to have you, Linda. Please tell us a little about your latest title, The Bucket List Dare. Love comes on a dare in this contemporary romance collection. Four
- [Creating a Press Release](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/creating-a-press-release/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell While a lot of marketing tips today are about using technology and having a good online presence, some things are still old school. The press release is still one of those things that works the old fashioned way. So learning to write a good press release is something all writers
- [NEW RELEASE: ROAD TO HARMONY BY SHERRY KYLE](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-road-to-harmony-by-sherry-kyle/) - Road to Harmony Road to Harmony by Sherry Kyle By Sherry Kyle May 1st, 2017 ISBN 10: 1543043127 ISBN 13: 9781543043129 Torn between love and loyalty, will they choose the road to harmony? It’s 1907 and a cattle thief is loose in Harmony Valley. Elena Seifert wants to help her father guard his dairy farm,
- [A Chat with Author Roger E. Bruner](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-chat-with-author-roger-e-bruner/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today we have something new for you on the CAN blog. On Thursdays, we’ll be chatting with our members about their latest books and the writing life. We hope this feature will be enjoyable for readers, retailers, and librarians. Roger E. Bruner Kicking us off in our
- [TWO NEW RELEASES BY MARY HAMILTON](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/two-new-releases-by-mary-hamilton/) - Hear No Evil, Rustic Knoll Bible Camp Book 1 by Mary L. Hamilton Release Date: April 2017 ISBN: 978-1545237328 Book Description: “I don’t want you living with me anymore!” Mom’s parting words as she leaves him at summer camp stun Brady McCaul (13). His wound deepens when Taylor, the camp bully targets him with cruel taunts
- [Blooms Bursting Out](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/blooms/) - Spring blooms Blooms Bursting Out by Mary Hamilton Mary’s Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement. Spring Is Sprung. So goes the saying I remember from my youth. What glorious sights springtime brings us. Masses of flowers blossoming in our yards, along our highways, and over our meadows and hillsides to delight our eyes and scent the
- [Writing Series on Coach Talk Radio](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/writing-series-on-coach-talk-radio/) - Angela Breidenbach, author/speaker/radio host Writing Series on Coach Talk Radio Coach Talk Radio host, Sandra Beck and co-host, CAN president and best-selling author, Angela Breidenbach talk and teach about how to create a writing career in 13 episodes. Special guest stars include quite a few CAN member authors. Also on iTunes. Writer's Series: Research Techniques
- [Writers and Authors On Fire CAN Author Interviews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/writers-and-authors-on-fire-can-author-interviews/) - John Vonhoff, host of Writers and Authors On Fire, interviews CAN members Writers and Authors On Fire Podcast Host, John Vonhoff, discusses writing, writing life, writing lessons, and the best tips to be a successful author with his guests. Listen to episodes below by clicking on the link. Cheri Cowell is an accomplished author, speaker,
- [Tips From the Pros: Anne Greene](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-anne-greene-2/) - Greetings from Colorado where spring has finally sprung! Today I’m happy to introduce author Anne Greene for her encore visit to CAN. Welcome, Anne. How many books do you now have published? So far I have six books published. I also have nine novellas, all in boxed sets as well as single books. What are
- [Sarah Hamaker and Karen Whiting Hit the News Stands](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sarah-hamaker-and-karen-whiting-hit-the-news-stands/) - Recently 2 of our Christian Authors Network members hit the news stands in both newspaper and magazines. Catch those articles below... Once Kids Enter the Picture, Can Parents Still Entertain?, Sarah Hamaker, The Washington Post, March 23, Online here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/once-kids-enter-the-picture-can-parents-still-entertain/2017/03/20/8278732a-fec6-11e6-99b4-9e613afeb09f_story.html?utm_term=.432bcc23780e Women's History Month: Southeast Female Alumni Make History, The Arrow Newspaper Molly Green, No Two Kids
- [The Return and The Chamberlain Key by Bob Hostetler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/two-new-book-releases-by-bob-hostetler/) - The Return (Book #2 of The Northkill Amish) by Bob Hostetler and J. M. Hochstetler Publisher: Sheaf House (April 1, 2017) ISBN: 1936438445 ISBN-13: 9781936438440 Book description: Historical Novel After their home was destroyed and their family massacred, Jakob Hochstetler and his sons Joseph and Christian were taken captive, marched into the wilderness, and separated into
- [How Many Loaves Do You Have?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-many-loaves-do-you-have/) - Dianne Barker here spreading encouragement. I’m wondering…what’s in your hands? Only a few loaves of bread and some small fish? You’re thinking…these won’t be enough to feed a hungry crowd. In your hands, inadequate. But in Jesus’ hands, more than enough. A little boy gave Jesus what he had—five loaves of bread and two small
- [Cut, Snip, Tighten by Gail Gaymer Martin for CAN](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/cut-snip-tighten/) - Historical Post by Gail Gaymer Martin Cut, Snip, Tighten I have been blessed to have been given an amazing career as a writer of Christian fiction, and in my days of creating stories that I hope will touch your hearts, I have learned so much about writing stories readers can enjoy. Most people do not
- [Tips from the Pros: Cara Putman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-cara-putman/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin! I’ve just come home from the fabulous Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, and now it’s back to work. But today’s work is fun! I get to interview a very special friend, novelist Cara Putman. Cara shares my love for World War II, and we were co-authors for Where Treetops
- [The Return and The Chamberlain Key by Bob Hostetler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-return-and-the-chamberlain-key-by-bob-hostetler/) - The Return (Book #2 of The Northkill Amish) by Bob Hostetler and J. M. Hochstetler Publisher: Sheaf House (April 1, 2017) ISBN: 1936438445 ISBN-13: 9781936438440 Book description: Historical novel After their home was destroyed and their family massacred, Jakob Hochstetler and his sons Joseph and Christian were taken captive, marched into the wilderness, and separated into
- [How Do You View Spiritual Growth?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-do-you-view-spiritual-growth/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs where our perfect weather has begun. How do you envision spiritual growth? Most of us think of it visually like a linear time line. On the left side of the line we make a step of progress and the temptation
- [Heritage of Truth Internet TV](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/heritage-of-truth-internet-tv/) - Jeanne Dennis, host of Heritage of Truth TV Heritage of Truth Internet TV, Produced and Hosted by CAN member Jeanne Dennis Click on the title links below to watch the interviews with Christian Authors Network members. You can also learn more about each member by clicking on their name. Jane S. Daly, Time for Hope (show
- [Proofreading like a Pro: #63](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-63/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Using an Apostrophe in Plural Words Do not use an apostrophe for most plurals. Examples: dos and don’ts no ifs, ands, or buts the 1980s
- [Tips from the Pros: Liz Tolsma](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-liz-tolsma-2/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from Marti Pieper in charming Mount Dora, Florida, where we haven’t quite decided if we’re ready for warm weather or not. I do, however, have a warm conversation to offer you today with delightful novelist Liz Tolsma. Welcome back, Liz, to our CAN blog. Let’s get started with the official interview. How
- [Become An Expert](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/become-an-expert/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell If you've published a book, you are an expert on that book's topic. Experts share their knowledge with others, so here are some ways to further your expert status and share what you know. Here are a few places you can share your knowledge, extend your reach, and spread the
- [So You Want to Write for Children?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/so-you-want-to-write-for-children/) - Crystal Bowman When people find out I write books for children, their response often goes something like this: “Oh, how fun! I have always wanted to write a children’s book.” Writing for children is fun, but fun does not mean easy. And the more you learn, the harder it gets! If you are someone who
- [New Release: DESIGNING LOVE by Kimberly Rose Johnson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-designing-love-by-kimberly-rose-johnson/) - Designing Love Designing Love (Sunriver Dreams Book 3) by Kimberly Rose Johnson Mountain Brook Ink ISBN 978-1-943959-22-8 April 1st, 2017 Someone is framing Sierra. Can Spencer Preston discover the true criminal before he loses her? Sierra Robbins, single mother and interior design assistant, agrees to house sit a home in Sunriver, Oregon. But things don’t go
- [Lily Pads](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lily-pads/) - Mary's Monday Musings to Quilt Encouragement — Lily Pads The lake teamed with life, both plant and animal life. The interesting view of varied grasses punctuated with groups of lily pads called for us to sit and enjoy the scene. We spotted a crane land and watched him fish for his breakfast. We heard his
- [Tips From the Pros: Susan G. Mathis - Encore](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-susan-g-mathis-encore/) - Davalynn Spencer Greetings from the unseasonably warm Front Range of Colorado. I'm happy to welcome another Coloradan today for her encore visit, author Susan G. Mathis. Susan, it's good to have you here again. How many books do you have published and what are some of your latest titles? I currently have five published books.
- [NEW RELEASE: THE FABRIC OF HOPE BY SUSAN G. MATHIS](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-fabric-of-hope-by-susan-g-mathis/) - The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy Susan G. Mathis March 17, 2017 ISBN-10: 1542890861 ISBN-13: 978-1542890861 The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family Legacy is the story of an 1850s Irish immigrant and a 21st-century single mother who are connected by faith, family, and a quilt. After struggling to accept the changes forced upon her, Margaret
- [One Gear—Forward!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/one-gear-forward/) - Dianne Barker here spreading encouragement. A television documentary on ship building surprised me with inspiration. The narrator said that massive vessel under construction had only one gear—forward. I know nothing about mechanics, but the statement excited me. Forward! The writing life at times seems stalled—even slipping backward. We’re waiting. For a book proposal to wow
- [Tips from the Pros: Ginny McCabe](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-ginny-mccabe/) - Greetings from central Florida and the lovely town of Mount Dora. Although we’re not snowed in like some parts of the country, we’ve had colder nights this week than we have during much of the winter. (I don’t want to inspire coveting, so we won’t mention how “low” our temperatures have dropped). I have the
- [NEW RELEASE WHEN TIDES TURN BY SARAH SUNDIN](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/when-tides-turn-sarah-sundin/) - When Tides Turn When Tides Turn by Sarah Sundin Sarah Sundin Revell, March 14, 2017 ISBN-10: 0800723449 ISBN-13: 978-0800723446 When fun-loving glamour girl Quintessa Beaumont learns the Navy has established the WAVES program for women, she enlists, determined to throw off her frivolous ways and contribute to the war effort. No-nonsense and hoping to make admiral, Lt. Dan
- [People Pleaser, Me? Couldn't Be!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/peoplepleaser/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in Southern California near Palm Springs. The weather is perfect this time of year and all our rains have brought out the wildflowers. I'm a People Pleaser. It's hard to admit sometimes but the truth is, I’m motivated to please others for a variety of reasons and
- [Writing Fiction Using Real Locations](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/writing-fiction-using-real-locations/) - Gail Gaymer Martin Welcome to the CAN Blog from Gail Gaymer Martin @ www.gailgaymermartin.com. Today I decided to talk about one way my writing has changed in the past few years. Although I wrote about places I knew, I didn't worry about accuracy and often I used a fictitious location so I didn't have
- [Tips from the Pros: Katrina Cassel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-katrina-cassel/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing scuba-diving, ukulele-playing author Katrina Cassel, who writes nonfiction for girls and preteens. Because if you write for children, you have to stay young at heart! Katrina, how did you get into writing? Katrina Cassel I always enjoyed writing but never
- [Proofreading Like a Pro #62](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-62/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Citing Sources As a matter of ethics, copyright law, and courtesy to readers, make sure you’ve identified the source of every direct quotation in your
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- [Donate your Book (and make new fans)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/donate-your-book-and-make-new-fans/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell It may sound like an oxymoron, but donating your book can make new fans and drive up your sales. Here are a few tips to make this work and some ideas of where to make those book donations. The first thing you want to do is create a name plate
- [NEW RELEASE: 52 WEEKLY DEVOTIONS FOR BUSY FAMILIES BY KAREN WHITING](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-52-weekly-devotions-for-busy-families-by-karen-whiting/) - 52 Weekly Devotions for Busy Families March 2017 ISBN-13: 9781628625080 Help your family grow spiritually, bond, and have fun with these weekly devotions. Each week will focus on one character trait or kid issue. Choose from a variety of hands-on activities, chats, and even art journaling (for creating a family spiritual scrapbook) to fit your schedule.
- [Encouraging Words](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/encouraging-words/) - Mary's Monday Musings on Encouraging words by Mary Tatem The hotel was amazing. With its size, extravagant lobbies, chandeliers, and shiny stair rails, the establishment reeked money. One can only imagine what a night there would cost. But the staff was lovely, not an ounce of exclusiveness in evidence. A night’s lodging or a dinner
- [Tips From the Pros: Jocelyn Green](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-jocelyn-green-2/) - Davalynn Spencer Davalynn Spencer, here. What a great day it is to welcome multi-published author Jocelyn Green in her encore visit to CAN. Jocelyn, how many books do you have published, and what are a few of your titles? Twelve, with my thirteenth releasing March 1. The Mark of the King; Refresh: Spiritual Nourishment for
- [She Was Just an Interruption](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/she-was-just-an-interruption/) - Dianne Barker here, spreading encouragement. I must ask—do you ever feel like giving up? Are you tired of the hassle…tired of spinning your wheels…tired of feeling stuck? Facing a bleak future and overcome by hopelessness, have you muttered to yourself, Why bother? I know where to find hope. Come with me for a glimpse of
- [Tips from the Pros: Ane Mulligan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-ane-mulligan/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of interviewing novelist Ane Mulligan, one of our newest CAN members, but a longstanding member of American Christian Fiction Writers—and the recipient of ACFW’s first Volunteer Service Award. Ane brings a lot of energy and humor wherever she goes, and we’re thrilled
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- [Where is my Valentine?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/where-is-my-valentine/) - Where is my valentine? Sunday Devotion, Where is my Valentine by Angela Breidenbach Valentine's Day creates a lot of stress and pain in those who don't have the expected "valentine", no one to give a gift to or get a gift from can often become a polarizing situation in a culture that pushes the holiday
- [An Emerging Theme In Fiction  - by Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/9850-2/) - Good morning and welcome to the CAN Blog from Gail Gaymer Martin. As a novelist, I work hard to improve my writing no matter how many novels that are published. With over 70 published novels, I am excited to find a new idea or a new approach or technique that will make my stories better.
- [Tips from the Pros: Pamela S. Meyers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-pamela-s-meyers-2/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from rainy California! With Valentine’s Day around the bend, it’s the perfect time to feature Pamela S. Meyers, author of contemporary and historical romances! I’ve met Pam at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference, and she’s delightful. She’s full of creative promotional ideas, so read on! Pamela S. Meyers How many books
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- [10 D’s of Time Management for Writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/10-ds-of-time-management-for-writers/) - Author, Speaker, and Humorist "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with some tips to help you Shock the Clock and gain more writing time: Delight yourself in the Lord Put God first and He will collaborate with you to help you meet your goals. Do away with fear Progress in baby steps,
- [Proofreading Like a Pro #61](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-61/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Quoting Other Sources If you have quotations in your manuscript (whether you got them from a book, an article, a blog post, or the Bible),
- [Tips from the Pros: Kathy Collard Miller](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-kathy-collard-miller-2/) - Marti Pieper February greetings! I’m back again this week with another CAN encore interview from yet another author friend. Kathy and I were “online-only” sisters until we met in person just before the 2015 International Christian Retail Show in Orlando. I’m honored to host Kathy today and to present some of her hard-earned wisdom. Welcome, Kathy. Let’s
- [Authors, Do You Love What You Do?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/authors-do-you-love-what-you-do/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell This sounds like a strange question–do you love what you do? But if we are honest, and if we've done this for any length of time, there are times in our writing journey when we can say we've fallen out of love with what we do. We've grown weary. If
- [Nouns (A Prayer for Writers)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/nouns-a-prayer-for-writers/) - Bob Hostetler here, offering another prayer for writers: I use too many adjectives and adverbs as I write; I want the lift a good noun gives to help a phrase take flight, like dandelion, balustrade, and cricket, poppy, trough, and foghorn, meadow, cannonade, assassin, scythe, and toff, and more, I pray, from You who gave
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- [A Fresh Look at Success](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-fresh-look-at-success/) - On a Sunday afternoon, I moaned about my writing career to my best friend Nancy. While we washed dishes, I complained, "I've worked hard and published a lot, but I'm not well-known and am financially challenged. I love what I do, but sometimes I feel like a failure." Nancy turned to me, a dish
- [Oops, Wrong Man!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/oops-wrong-man/) - #FunnyAirportFail Oops, Wrong Man! Being blind never stopped me from traveling alone across the country or abroad to speaking engagements. But in one of those rare occasions that my hubby accompanied me, a funny thing happened to me as we headed back home. At the airport, we crossed the security point. So far, so good.
- [Tips from the Pros:  Jackie M. Johnson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-jackie-m-johnson-2/) - C. Kevin Thompson Hello from Kevin Thompson in the abnormally warm south! A temperature of 81 in January is hot, even by Floridian standards. Something about high pressure blocking cold fronts from getting here.... Yay! The mosquitoes will be spared! Ugh. Well, it's time for another edition of Tips from the Pros! And this go
- [Search for Treasures in Unexpected Places](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/search-for-treasures-in-unexpected-places/) - Dianne Barker here, doing my favorite thing—spreading encouragement. I’ve chosen my verse for 2017. “…Test me in this, says the Lord Almighty, and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it” (Malachi 3:10b). What would “so much
- [Five Steps to Write Forward-Moving Scenes - by Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/five-steps-to-write-forward-moving-scenes-by-gail-gaymer-martin/) - Gail Gaymer Martin Welcome to the Christian Author Network blog from Gail Gaymer Martin. Today I will be talking about ways to improvement elements of writing fiction. My experience comes from seventeen years of published fiction writing, and my pleasure is to share my expertise with you. Today I will talk about keeping your novel
- [What Will Your Marketing Look Like in 2017?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-will-your-marketing-look-like-in-2017/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer With the start of a new year, our thoughts naturally turn to what we’ll accomplish in the 12 months of 2017. But if we don’t have a plan or idea of where we want to go, we’ll spend more time floundering and less time making progress. Top of your list
- [Make Reasonable Resolutions](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-reasonable-resolutions/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hello from Kathy Collard Miller, writing from the beautiful desert near Palm Springs, California. It's the New Year and I'm going to have to remember to write down 2017. And along with a new year often come the traditional resolutions. I'd like to encourage you to think a little differently about those.
- [Proofreading Like a Pro #60](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/proofreading-like-a-pro-60/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about proofreading and editing tips for writers. Proofreading: How Important Is it … Really? “And what do you do for a living, Mrs. Ide?” The physician’s assistant poised his
- [Tips From the Pros - Encore Author, Tanya Stowe](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-encore-author-tanya-stowe/) - Happy 2017 to you from a wintry Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, pleased to warm up the morning with our encore-author guest, Tanya Stowe. Welcome back, Tanya. Please tell us how many books you now have published and the names of a few of your latest titles. I have fifteen novels and novellas published with two
- [Build Your Brand Offline](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/build-your-brand-offline/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell So much is written today about having an online presence. And that is terrific advice. But we don't want to forget that we need an offline presence as well. So here are a few things you don't want to forget about when building your offline brand. Write an old fashioned
- [God with Us—Does that Make a Difference?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-with-us-does-that-make-a-difference/) - Dianne Barker here with a few thoughts about the presence of God with us. Long ago the prophet Isaiah wrote, “…The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14), which means “God with us” (Matthew 1:23). What difference does his presence make in an
- [The Gift You Already Own](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-gift-you-already-own/) - This time of year we're consumed with purchasing, wrapping, and giving gifts. We stretch our budgets, schedules, and sanity to position piles of colorful boxes and bags underneath glittery trees. And if we're honest, we wonder about gifts we'll receive. Will they be anything we want and like? As writers, in between we struggle to
- [Tips from the Pros: Marlene Banks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-marlene-banks-2/) - Sarah Sundin Merry Christmas from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing author Marlene Banks, whose novels span from the Civil War to the Wild West to the Roaring Twenties to today! You’ll love what Marlene has to share about keeping your focus where it belongs. Marlene, how many books do you have
- [How to Become an Expert](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-become-an-expert/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Being an expert can be fruitful in many ways, such as introducing you to new audiences and building your credibility. The Internet and email has made it easy to connect with writers to offer your services as an expert in your field or subject matter. My favorite source is
- [Advent Family Project You'll Love](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/advent-family-project-youll-love/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs where it's finally cooling down. I'm looking forward to our "winter" that is never a winter wonderland, but still wonderful. Years ago I created an Advent family activity I called, "Box of Blessings." It helped our family's thoughts focus
- [Tips From the Pros with Janet Chester Bly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-with-janet-chester-bly/) - Davalynn Spencer Good morning. Davalynn Spencer, here, and absolutely thrilled to be introducing our encore interviewee, Janet Bly. Years ago when writing was merely one of my unrealized dreams, I intersected with Janet and her husband, Steven, through the Fellowship of Christian Cowboys for whom I worked. The Blys graciously offered guidance and suggestions –
- [Identifying Your North Star](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/identifying-your-north-star/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell The Star of Bethlehem, sometimes referred to as the Christmas North Star, revealed the birth of Jesus. The star appears only in the Gospel of Matthew, where astrologers from the east are led to the Christ child. As writers we, too, have a North Star–perhaps several North Stars–that lead us on our
- [How (NOT) to pick an editor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-not-to-pick-an-editor/) - Diana Flegal, Jeanette Levellie, and Cindy Sproles "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a crazy story of how God saved me from my ditzy method of picking an editor to pitch my book idea to... At my first writers conference since deciding to author a book, I was thrilled for the
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- [Look Around](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/look-around/) - Quilting Encouragement with Mary Tatem Look Around Yosemite A recent visit to Yosemite National Park kept us craning our necks to look up at the magnificent granite mountains that surrounded us. Regardless of which direction we faced, immense pillars of stone reached to the sky, dwarfing even the tall Pines and occasional Sequoia. Beauty surrounding
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- [Exhausted but Still in Pursuit](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/exhausted-but-still-in-pursuit/) - Dianne Barker here again with my friend Gideon. Remember, God chose him to save Israel from the Midianites and called him a mighty warrior…while he was doubtful and afraid (see October 17, 2016 blog post). We’ll pick up the story as Gideon prepares to carry out the mission (Judges 6-8). Being a journalist, I’m claiming
- [Tips from the Pros: C. Kevin Thompson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-c-kevin-thompson/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from beautiful Mount Dora, Florida, where we’re starting to chill out. Of course, for us, "chill out" means temperatures that dip into the fifties at night and still climb into the seventies during the day. Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to novelist C. Kevin Thompson, who is also celebrating the
- [How to Conduct Interviews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-conduct-interviews/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Interviewing sources for articles doesn’t have to be a scary proposition. Most writers are curious people by nature—after all, many plots and plot points come about because a writer asked, “What if…?” While interviewing someone for an article can seem daunting, there are ways to make it easy for the
- [NEW RELEASE: 30 DAYS HATH REVENGE BY C. KEVIN THOMPSON](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-30-days-hath-revenge-by-c-kevin-thompson/) - 30 Days Hath Revenge by C. Kevin Thompson 30 Days Hath Revenge by C. Kevin Thompson November 9, 2016 ISBN-10: 1539145670 ISBN-13: 978-1539145677 A Clandestine Mission. A Cryptic Message. A Chaste Promise. Blake Meyer dreamed of a peaceful end to a dutiful career with the FBI. Married now, his life was taking him in a new direction—a
- [Build a 3-Dimensional Hero Using Core Personalities - Part II](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/build-a-3-dimensional-hero-using-core-personalities-part-ii/) - Historical Post by Gail Gaymer Martin Build a 3-Dimensional Hero Using Core Personalities - Part II In Part 1, I explained Core Personalities and gave you the basic information needed to use these personalities to create fictional heroes and heroines. Today I will go more deeply into the subject of Core Personalities by adding more
- [Tips From The Pros - Dianne Neal Matthews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-dianne-neal-matthews-2/) - C. Kevin Thompson Greetings from Kevin Thompson in the fastest growing, snowbird production facility in the union. I want to introduce you to our Tips From The Pros Spotlight Author, Dianne Neal Matthews! I met Dianne at the Florida Christian Writers Conference a couple of years ago. She was having connectivity issues right before a
- [How Five Little Words Can Changed Your Writer's Heart--and Your Life!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-five-little-words-can-changed-your-writers-heart-and-your-life/) - "Nutty with A Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a secret to how five little words can change your writer's heart--and your life! In all the years since Debbie left L.A. to move to Denver, I never told her how the five words she taught me changed my life. Two decades flew over us
- [Editing Tip #59](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tip-59/) - Kathy Ide Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Pronouns for God Today, most book publishers, even religious ones, prefer that pronouns referring to God or
- [A Few Friends For The Journey](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-few-friends-for-the-journey/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell The profession we've chosen can be a lonely one. For a lot of writers this is a comfortable place to be–at home with our computers and books. But even for those who like solitude, there comes a point when it's too much of a good thing. None of us were
- [Tips from the Pros: Crystal Bowman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-crystal-bowman/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! This past spring I had the joy of serving on the faculty at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference with Crystal Bowman. I was impressed with her passion for writing for children, and you’ll be impressed with her creative ideas for speaking events. Crystal, how many books
- [FOLLOWUP FROM FACEBOOK PARTIES](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/followup-from-facebook-parties/) - Darlene Franklin Hello, it’s Darlene Franklin (http://darlenefranklinwrites.com/) again! I enter the marketing arena with some fear and trembling, since I sit at the knees of people are masters of the craft, such as my publisher, Cindy Hickey. But I also know that I do more social media marketing than many other indie published authors. So
- [Courageous](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/courageous/) - Quilting Encouragement with Mary Tatem When I visit the Jamestown ship, the Susan Constant, which sailed from England to land in the wilderness of Virginia, I never fail to marvel at the courage of those who left the security of a known life style for the uncertainty of how they would secure the basic necessities.
- [What If Somebody Else Publishes Your Idea?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-if-somebody-else-publishes-your-idea/) - Turns out, Shakespeare stole his play Othello from another author. I just read a blog that insists: "A little-known Italian novelist and poet named Giovanni Battista Geraldi, also known as Cinthio, wrote a short story in 1565 titled Un Capitano Moro, which historians have noticed shares certain elements with Shakespeare's Othello. Which elements, you ask?
- [Tips From The Pros - Margaret Brownley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-margaret-brownley-2/) - Hello from the battered state of Florida. My TIPS FROM THE PROS front porch is propped up with 2 x 4s. The power was off for days, so the fridge and the freezer received a good cleaning. Our gas grill got a workout, cooking up all the thawing meat from the freezer. We lost several days
- [Luv Clergy Couples](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/luv-clergy-couples/) - God calls us to bless those who bless us, and even shepherd our Shepherds: Gal. 6:6 says, “One who is taught the word must share all good things with the one who teaches.” Hebrews 6:10 reminds, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you
- [NEW RELEASE: ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER DALI BY SANDRA ORCHARD](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-another-day-another-dali-by-sandra-orchard/) - Another Day Another Dali Another Day Another Dali By Sandra Orchard Revell, October 18, 2016 ISBN: 978-0800726690 When Serena's grandmother asks her to investigate the switch of a valuable Salvador Dali painting, Serena hopes tracking down the original will also mean finally measuring up to Nana’s expectations. But when the evidence points to members of the owner’s
- [The Lord Is with You, Mighty Warrior](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-lord-is-with-you-mighty-warrior/) - Dianne Barker here…thinking about my biblical friend Gideon. Have you noticed this? The angel of the Lord called Gideon a mighty warrior…while he was doubtful and afraid. Let’s review his story in Judges 6-8. Because the nation Israel did evil, for seven years the Lord handed them over to the Midianites. Their situation became so
- [Build a 3-D Hero Using Core Personalities - Part I from Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/build-a-3-d-hero-using-core-personalities-part-i-from-gail-gaymer-martin/) - Historical Post by Gail Gaymer Martin Build a 3-D Hero Using Core Personalities - Part 1 Gail Gaymer Martin Today I will talk about using Core Personalities to help create a novel's hero or main male character. This information can also be used for females, but since most popular authors are females, especially those who
- [How to Write Great Articles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-write-great-articles/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Writing articles is completely different than writing books, so you need to approach article writing from a different perspective. Let’s first talk about the basics of an article. The length. You only have on average a thousand words in an article. That’s way shorter than a novella and only a
- [I Deserved the Traffic Ticket](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/i-deserved-the-traffic-ticket/) - Kathy Collard Miller Greetings from Kathy Collard Miller in the desert of Southern California where we are finally seeing the end of the heat and welcoming cooler weather. Driving down a California freeway on a superbly beautiful day of fluffy clouds, I just felt very happy. My happiness pressed my foot against the accelerator as
- [Editing Tip #58](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tip-58/) - Kathy Ide Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Academic Subjects, Courses, and Degrees Academic subjects are lowercased unless they form part of a department name or
- [What You Need to Know About Fulfillment Services](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-fulfillment-services/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell Fulfillment companies, also known as third party logistics companies (3PL), act as contracted warehousing and shipping departments for other businesses, and may be a good choice for you if you have ancillary products to sell in combination with your books. This is a primer on fulfillment services. How it
- [NEW RELEASE: TARGETED FOR MURDER BY ELIZABETH GODDARD](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-targeted-for-murder-by-elizabeth-goddard/) - Targeted for Murder Targeted for Murder By Elizabeth Goddard Love Inspired, October 2016 ISBN: 978-0373447732 With his dying breath, Hadley Mason's fatally shot father reveals he's a CIA agent…and a bounty has been placed on both their heads. Heeding his urgent warning to disappear and trust no one, Hadley flees into the Oregon wilderness,
- [Overcoming Those Pesky Time Thieves That Attack Writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/overcoming-those-pesky-time-thieves-that-attack-writers/) - "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a few ways to help you overcome those pesky time thieves that attack us all. When someone stole our credit card information, we canceled the card. But when time thieves break into my writing schedule and steal precious time, I shrug and say, “I’ll do
- [Where to Begin the Story](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/where-to-begin-the-story/) - Crystal Bowman Hello from Crystal Bowman! This blog post is for those who want to write fiction for children, and even for those who don't because the more you know, the more you grow. Most of my books are for the children's devotional or Bible storybook market. However, I have written several fiction picture books
- [Tips from the Pros: Ellen E. Kennedy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-ellen-e-kennedy/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of interviewing cozy mystery author Ellen E. Kennedy—who often goes by her very appropriate initials—EEK! All of us grammar lovers will enjoy her clever titles. Ellen, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? Ellen
- [USING UNUSUAL HOLIDAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOKS](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/using-unusual-holidays-to-promote-your-books/) - Hi everyone! This is Darlene Franklin (http://darlenefranklinwrites.com/) in my first ever Marketing post for CAN. Do you ever wonder how to inspire interest in an older title? One that I’ve used with some success is finding unusual holidays. Of course we can use major, federal or Hallmark holidays, but for almost every book you can find
- [NEW RELEASE: THE CAREGIVING SEASON BY JANE DALY](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-caregiving-season-by-jane-daly/) - The Caregiving Season by Jane S. Daly The Caregiving Season: Finding Grace to Care for Your Aging Parent by Jane Daly Focus on the Family / Tyndale House Publishers, September 1, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-58997-869-0 Book description: Caring for elderly parents is challenging. It's a season of life requiring strength that comes only from God. In The
- [God’s Smile](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/gods-smile/) - Quilting Encouragement with Mary Tatem Lifting her feet high in order to run through the loose sand, the five-year-old girl’s face broadcast her delight in seeing me. She threw her arms around my legs. I bent to plant a welcoming kiss on her blonde curls, my heart awash with love for this precious child. Our
- [NEW RELEASE: Christmas is Coming: Waiting is Hard by Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-christmas-is-coming-waiting-is-hard-by-karen-whiting/) - Christmas is Coming: Waiting is Hard by Karen Whiting Abingdon Press, September 20, 2016 ISBN: 978-1501824722 Focus on Jesus at Christmas! Daily devotions around the nativity scriptures and prophecies accompany simple activities to do. Every devotional includes a prayer and Christmas song to add joy to the season. Plus, each day explore scriptural connections to
- [It Scares My Heart Out](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/it-scares-my-heart-out/) - Dianne Barker Dianne Barker here wondering…what’s keeping you from moving forward? Could you be paralyzed by fear? Many years ago when my children were young, they were frightened by a television program and asked me how God would protect us if danger threatened. I admitted I didn't know how he would do it, but
- [Save Your Darlings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/save-your-darlings/) - by Judith Couchman Might we in our rush to kill all our darlings risk beheading our only valuable bits of expression or insight?—John Crowley You write like crazy. Brilliant ideas spill from nowhere. Original word combinations flow. Then your editor says, “This passage doesn’t fit. We need to cut it.” The editor deletes paragraphs of
- [Tips From The Pros:  Michelle S. Lazurek](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-michelle-s-lazurek/) - Greetings from the Sunny, Sweltering, Why-Do-I-Still-Live-Here? South! In my humble opinion, summer is definitely overrated. I'm ready for Winter. "But," you say, "what about fall? Don't you like fall?" I do. It's my favorite time of year. Unfortunately, we don't get fall in Florida. We barely get winter. But enough about all that. Let's grab
- [How to Pitch Articles to Editors, Part Three](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-pitch-articles-to-editors-part-three/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Over the past two months, we’ve talked about basic query don’ts and dos. This month, we’ll discuss the anatomy of a query letter. Now that you know what to do and what not to do overall, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of the query letter. The basic query letter
- [The Rich Young Ruler's To-Do List](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-rich-young-rulers-to-do-list/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hello from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs. It may be hot but as we say, "It's a dry heat." Do you want to see Jesus’ compassion and patience in action? It’s in Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler, even though the young man worships his
- [Tips from the Pros: Jane S. Daly](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-jane-s-daly/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! If you attend any writers’ conferences in northern California, you’re sure to meet Jane Daly. Her brilliant smile and energetic personality make everyone feel welcome. I was thrilled when Jane joined CAN recently, and it’s an honor to introduce one of our newest members. Jane S. Daly
- [Book Contests That Create Buzz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/book-contests-that-create-buzz/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell In this fiercely competitive book world where readers are overwhelmed with choices, a book with an award immediately stands out from the crowd. Before you jump on the contest bandwagon, here are a few things to consider. First, know your genre's awards. Skim the shelves where your book will one
- [NEW RELEASE: THE BARD AND THE BIBLE BY BOB HOSTETLER](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-the-bard-and-the-bible-by-bob-hostetler/) - The Bard and the Bible (A Shakespeare Devotional) by Bob Hostetler Publisher: Worthy Inspired (August 9, 2016) ISBN-10: 1617957240 ISBN-13: 978-1617957246 Book Description: Did you know that the works of Shakespeare and the King James Version of the Bible were created not only in the same period, same country, and same city, but within a
- [Package or Present? When I Needed a Kick in The Pants](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/package-or-present-when-i-needed-a-kick-in-the-pants/) - "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a fun--but not at the time--story about how the Lord gave me a kick in the pants to help me learn humility. I hope you don't need this lesson, but just in case . . . Playing the Comparison Game When our family performed a
- [Book Review "SEASONS OF LOVE" by Andrea Boeshaar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/seasons-of-love/) - Seasons of Love by Andrea Boeshaar In this three-book novella collection, each story is based during a different calendar season, as well as, a different season of life, which makes this collection entertaining and something for every reader. In An Apple a Day (1st Novella), a summertime romance kindles when Doctor Brian Coridan
- [Editing Tips #57](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-57/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Capitalization Rules for Writers - Part 2 Professional Titles Civil, military, religious, academic, government, and professional titles are capitalized when they immediately precede a personal
- [NEW RELEASE: RAISING A YOUNG MODERN DAY PRINCESS BY DOREEN HANNA AND KAREN WHITING](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-raising-a-young-modern-day-princess-by-doreen-hanna-and-karen-whiting/) - Raising A Young Modern Day Princess By Doreen Hanna & Karen Whiting Tyndale House Publishers September 1, 2016 ISBN: 978-1-58997-866-9 Authors Doreen Hanna and Karen Whiting engage parents through insightful, heartwarming and sometimes humorous stories of how, or how not to, establish the fruit of the spirit, in their daughters (ages 4-10) lives. Over
- [A Writer's Confession](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-writers-confession/) - Bob Hostetler here, offering another prayer for writers: Lord God Almighty, I confess that I have sinned against you through my own fault, in thought and word and deed, by what I have done and by what I have left undone. I confess that I have too often trusted my own strength instead of relying
- [Conflict: For every action, there is a reaction: Basic screenplay writing excerpted from HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL) Part X](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/conflict-for-every-action-there-is-a-reaction-basic-screenplay-writing-excerpted-from-how-to-succeed-in-hollywood-without-losing-your-soul-part-x/) - In every premise, it is conflict that drives the communication forward. To prove your premise you must disprove the negation of your premise. The disproving of the negation of your premise is what actually propels your communication. If there is no negation and no conflict possible in your premise, then your communication will be stillborn,
- [Tips from the Pros: Christine Lindsay](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-christine-lindsay-2/) - Marti Pieper Happy end-of-August from lovely little Mount Dora, Florida, where the dwindling days of summer yield temperatures in the lower rather than the higher 90's. Today, I'm delighted to introduce to you my friend, author Christine Lindsay, who lives a few thousand miles north of me in beautiful Canada. I say "friend" because, although we have yet to meet
- [Make Much Ado of Your New Book by Bob Hostetler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-much-ado-of-your-new-book-by-bob-hostetler/) - I am no marketing genius, and though I’ve written forty-five books, I still have much to learn about author and book publicity. But I recently felt like I got something right with the book launch for my latest book, The Bard and the Bible: A Shakespeare Devotional, a book of daily reflections drawn from a
- [How Firm a Foundation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-firm-a-foundation/) - by Judith Couchman I write the first sentence and trust in God for the next.—Laurence Sterne Jesus told a poignant parable about a man who built his house on a rock. The rains descended, streams rose, and winds battered the house, but it didn’t fall. The foundation held
- [Tips from the Pros: Jeanette Hanscome](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-jeanette-hanscome/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! What a joy to interview a fellow Bay Area author, an amazing lady I’ve had the privilege to get to know over the years, especially at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Jeanette Hanscome is a case-study in humble perseverance, and I’m certain you’ll be inspired by what
- [A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words/) - This is a hard to swallow quote for those of us who write and sell words. But it was someone just like us who, allegedly, first uttered this now timeless catchy phrase. In 1927, newspaper journalist Fred R. Barnard, shared this quote to express the need for a photo to accompany important articles and ads.
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- [NEW RELEASE: AUGUST 2016—Touchable God By Jeanette Levellie](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-august-2016-touchable-god-by-jeanette-levellie/) - Touchable God: Finding Friendship with The Lord Through Prayer By Jeanette Levellie Lulu Aug. 9, 2016 ISBN: 978-1365261770 Every Christian longs for an intimate walk with the Lord, easily talking with and hearing from Him. Touchable God helps you find the joy-filled relationship with God you crave. Section I contains 20 stories from Jeanette’s
- [Attacking the Cobwebs of Negative Thinking](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/attacking-the-cobwebs-of-negative-thinking/) - Dianne Barker here confessing that I sometimes struggle with discouragement. One day while talking with the Lord, I caught myself pouring out my heart about my miserable condition—plagued with a multitude of flaws. I stopped with a jolt. Lord, what a waste! In the first place, you already know this. In the second place, I’ve
- [Make your website more fast](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-your-website-more-fast/) - About WordPress Ne duo laudem complectitur, et dicta scripserit his. Cu maiorum scriptorem sea, sea graecis temporibus ut. Regione reprehendunt an ius. At vis dolorum facilisi, ne vim munere doctus liberavisse, sed oratio integre dissentiunt in. Est option oportere indoctum et, id tollit probatus sit. Qui case probatus cu. Ne mei numquam theophrastus, ei dolor
- [Not All Conflicts Sustain A Novel by Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/not-all-conflicts-sustain-a-novel-by-gail-gaymer-martin/) - Gail Gaymer Martin Good morning at Christian Author Network from Gail Gaymer Martin. Last month I provide information about Conflicts That Lifts the Bar, but this month, we'll talk about conflicts again but the topic is: Not All Conflicts Sustain A Novel. I hope you find this information useful. Not All Conflicts Sustain An Entire
- [How to Pitch Articles to Editors, Part Two](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-pitch-articles-to-editors-part-two/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Last month, we talked about basic query don’ts. This month, we’ll tackle basic query dos. We’ll wrap up in September with the anatomy of a query letter. Basic Query Dos Image courtesy of Stuart Miles/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net Get familiar with the publication. What type of articles are run? What topics are
- [You Are the Apple of His Eye](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/you-are-the-apple-of-his-eye/) - Greetings from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palms Springs. Have you had your eyes examined lately? The last time my eyes were examined, I felt tense having that puff of air come toward my eye to test for glaucoma. I knew it was coming and the longer I waited for it,
- [Editing Tips #56](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-56/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Capitalization Rules for Writers - Part 1 Family Relationships “Kinship names” (father, brother, aunt, cousin, etc.) should be lowercased when used generically or when preceded
- [Tips from the Pros: Kathy Howard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-kathy-howard/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the privilege of interviewing acclaimed Bible study teacher Kathy Howard. Kathy is a popular speaker and has penned many Bible study books. Her website also contains a wealth of Bible study aids and plans. Kathy, how many books do you have published? What are
- [Make Money With Free Promotions and Giveaways](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-money-with-free-promotions-and-giveaways/) - Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell One of the biggest misconceptions about marketing is the apparent dichotomy between giving things away and making money. Let me say, the biblical concept that the more you give the more you receive applies to marketing as well as to every other part of life. So with that in mind,
- [When You Are Too Busy](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/when-you-are-too-busy/) - "Nutty with A Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a chapter from my latest book, Touchable God: Finding the Lord's Friendship Through Prayer, which releases next month. It is a combination of prayer-journey stories and prayers for friends in crisis. I thought you might find some strength in the prayer about busy-ness: "Lord, my friend is choking
- [Paginate Please!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/paginate-please/) - Hello from Crystal Bowman. I am happy to tell you that I am spending the summer in Michigan rather than my home in Florida. I have three grandhildren in Michigan, so besides the beautiful weather, those are three great reasons to be here! I have been writing for children for over 25 years and also have
- [Tips from the Pros: Kathy Harris](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-kathy-harris-2/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from summer-steamy Mount Dora, Florida. It seems less steamy than usual, however, because of the almost-three weeks I spent on a mission trip in the tropical country of Panama during June and July. It's all about perspective, right? Kathy Harris Today, we have an encore perspective from one of our CAN authors, the
- [2016 CAN Scavenger Hunt Winner...](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/2016-can-scavenger-hunt-winner/) - Winner of the 2016 CAN Scavenger Hunt is... Mary McClellan! CAN Scavenger Hunt (Blog Hop for Books and Prizes) July 17-23, 2016 Congratulations to Mary McClellan for winning the grand prize!
- [Analyzing the Premise: Basic screenplay writing excerpted from HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL)   Part IX](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/analyzing-the-premise-basic-screenplay-writing-excerpted-from-how-to-succeed-in-hollywood-without-losing-your-soul-part-ix/) - In every story, the premise can be found by analyzing the story. In the Star Wars trilogy, the evil empire is taking over the universe. A young man who is full of goodness, perseverance, and integrity is forced to fight the empire. He wins. “Good triumphs over evil” is clearly the premise. Every film or
- [It Takes a Network!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/it-takes-a-network/) - Marketing in today’s world takes a team—a well- oiled machine of wisdom-- or at least a circle of friends committed to share each other’s PR and "street team" nuggets so everyone moves their ministry and business forward. This year at ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) the CAN Author Bootcamp was just that-- a WEALTH OF
- [Amazing Faith on Perseverance Road](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/amazing-faith-on-perseverance-road/) - Author, Dianne Barker Dianne Barker here with encouragement for your journey. Discouragement is a persistent enemy. That's why I love offering others a sip of nourishment as they travel Perseverance Road. For most of us, hearing from God isn’t the problem. Our problem is continuing to believe God. We clearly heard his voice and gladly
- [CAN Scavenger Hunt July 17-23, 2016 Stop #2](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/can-scavenger-hunt-2016/) - The Christian Author’s Network announces the CAN 2016 Scavenger Hunt! Since you started at the page on our website, and were led to this page, this is now stop #2 on the CAN Scavenger Hunt... in a moment, you'll find the link near the bottom of this page to the next stop on the list. Play
- [Write, Walk, Write](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/write-walk-write/) - by Judith Couchman Writing is one way of making the world our own, and . . . walking is another. —Geoff Nicholson Long before doctors claimed physical movement as heart healthy, walking and writing joined hands. Writers have traipsed miles to stretch their legs, clear their brains, and feed their creativity. Walking enhanced their ability
- [How to Pitch Articles to Editors, Part One](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-pitch-articles-to-editors-part-one/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Last month, we talked about how to find outlets for your articles. Today’s topic is how to pitch those articles to editors in a query. In our fast-paced world, writers often have only less than a minute in which to make a good impression on editors, producers and publishers. That’s
- [God Loves Women!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/god-loves-women/) - Kathy Collard Miller Hi, I'm Kathy Collard Miller greeting you from the desert near Palm Springs in Southern California. But don't worry, it's a dry heat! Today let's talk about two women in the Bible: Rebekah and Rahab. God loves women! Not only did He create us, He features women in the Bible. He uses
- [Tips From the Pros:  Tiffany Amber Stockton](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-tiffany-amber-stockton-2/) - Greetings from the sunny, hot, humid, whoever-thought-it-would-be-a-good-idea-to-invade-a-swamp-should-be-dragged-into-a-dark-alley-and forced to watch C-SPAN South! Remember, Tourist, when you visit Florida, don't complain about the heat. It's a swamp. It's way below the Mason-Dixon Line. Mosquitoes lived here first, not Mickey Mouse. And it's not a dry heat. People have been known to melt on the asphalt. (You've been forewarned.) We
- [EMail Newsletters: The Number One Way to Connect to Readers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/email-newsletters-the-number-one-way-to-connect-to-readers/) - Cheri Cowell Marketing Tips From Cheri Cowell E-mail newsletters are now listed as the most effective way of reaching a fan base. Yet most authors don’t do this. Here are a few steps to get you going in this important marketing step. Begin collecting contacts even before you have a book. You must ask people
- [E-mail Newsletters](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/e-mail-newsletters/) - Cheri Cowell Author, speaker, and sidewalk theologian, Cheri Cowell, is passionate about discipleship and challenging the body of Christ to holiness of heart and life. As the author of four books: Parables and Word Pictures in the Following God Bible study series (AMG), Direction: Discernment for the Decisions of Your Life (Beacon Hill), Living the
- [Housework vs. Writing Time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/housework-vs-writing-time/) - Author, Speaker, and Humorist "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with a fun story for writers and other creatives who find yourself having to choose between housework and writing... Not all women have it. A few of us were still asleep the morning they handed out the I-love-housework gene. “Dust bunnies are
- [Tips From the Pros: Stacy Hawkins Adams](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-stacy-hawkins-adams-2/) - Davalynn Spencer here, welcoming multi-published author Stacy Hawkins Adams for an encore visit to the Christian Authors Network. Stacy, tell us how many books you have published and a few of your latest titles. I have ten books nationally published – nine women’s fiction novels and one nonfiction, spiritual devotional. My most recent title is
- [Marketing: Face-to-face](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/marketing-face-to-face/) - Linda J. White Linda J. White here, writing from my shady back deck in Somerville, Virginia. I just got back from the Eastern Shore, where I had book signings at two independent bookstores at the beach--just one of my face-to-face marketing techniques. The highlight of this latest beach trip for me was meeting three young
- [Once Upon a Time – The Craft of Storytelling: Basic screenplay writing excerpted from HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL)    Part VIII](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/once-upon-a-time-the-craft-of-storytelling-basic-screenplay-writing-excerpted-from-how-to-succeed-in-hollywood-without-losing-your-soul-part-viii/) - A story is a connected narration of real or imagined events. There are many types of story, including science fiction, romance, myth, fairy tale, tragedy, and adventure. The full range of storytelling is limited only by the human imagination, yet there are key principles that apply to all stories, and all stories can be classified
- [Tips from the Pros: Deb DeArmond](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-deb-dearmond/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Wedding season is upon us, so I’m thrilled to chat today with Deb DeArmond, a popular speaker and author of books about marriage and in-law relationships. Her most recent title is SO intriguing! Deb, how did you get into writing? How many books do you have published?
- [Launch Out into the Deep](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/launch-out-into-the-deep/) - Author, Dianne Barker Dianne Barker here with a few words of encouragement. Are you tired of jumping hurdles and pushing past obstacles that seem to impede every step? Here’s an idea. Launch out into the deep and let down your nets! The Lord told Simon Peter after a disappointing fishing trip, “…Put out into deep
- [Sailing Along ... But Something Feels Wrong](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sailing-along-but-something-feels-wrong/) - by Judith Couchman You're sailing along with a writing project, but something within gently nags you. It’s probably your gut, your inner writer, raising a red flag about your manuscript. You could need to check a fact, strike a sentence, reconsider an opinion, edit a paragraph, or research more information. Or you might need to
- [Tips from the Pros: Marsha Hubler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-marsha-hubler-2/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! As children head into the summer doldrums, it’s a great time to interview Marsha Hubler, author of horse stories that kids adore! Also, Marsha shares about the Montrose Christian Writers Conference in July, where she’s serving as director—sounds phenomenal! Marsha, how many books do you have published?
- [Together, We Are Stronger: The Power of Co-Authoring](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/together-we-are-stronger-the-power-of-co-authoring/) - This week, I signed a contract with Harvest House Publishers for my 45th book. This one is a wonderful collaboration between myself and a wonderful Bible study teacher, Jean Jones and a very talented artist in Karla Dornacher (see Karla on Etsy). We each bring our strengths to the book and we also pull
- [Two Books by Dr. Sandra Glahn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-june-2016-the-city-of-ephesus-a-short-history-by-sandra-glahn/) - Lethal Harvest Lethal Harvest: A Novel Co-authored with William Cutrer Kregel, May 27, 2016 ISBN-13: 978-082544409 In the midst of a malpractice lawsuit, an IVF clinic loses its brightest embryologist in a freak traffic accident. When a bomb destroys the lab and almost kills one of the deceased’s partners, the remaining partner pieces
- [Are You Content with Problems, Possessions, and People?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/are-you-content-with-problems-possessions-and-people/) - Greetings from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs. Many years ago as the mother of a strong-willed toddler and a newborn, I didn’t want to be “just” a mother. I wanted to be out ministering to the world. I hated my husband, Larry, who seemed oblivious to my needs. I
- [Conflict That Lifts The Bar by Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/conflict-that-lifts-the-bar-by-gail-gaymer-martin/) - www.gailgaymermartin.com Wishing you blessings from Gail Gaymer Martin and the Christian Author Network. As always, I'm busy working on a new novel, and that always reminds me of the many techniques and elements it takes to write a salable book of fiction. Today I will talk to you about conflicts and why lifting the bar and
- [Tips from the Pros: Angela Breidenbach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-angela-breidenbach-2/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from north-of-Orlando Mount Dora, Florida, where the soggy remnants of Tropical Storm Colin are steaming their way out of our backyards. Angela Breidenbach But I know the weather where Angela Breidenbach (the lovely subject of today's author interview) lives looks a bit different. Angela, a former Mrs. Montana International, still lives in that northwestern state when she's not busy
- [How to Find Outlets for Your Article](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-find-outlets-for-your-article/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Last month, we talked about how to figure out topics for articles. Today, we’ll tackle how to find outlets for your articles. Note that these will mostly be unpaid but since you’re using these articles for promotion, it’s okay to carefully choose some outlets for your work that don’t pay
- [New 12-Step Program for Authors](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-12-step-program-for-authors/) - Nutty with a Dash of Meat Jeanette Levellie here to share with you about a new 12-Step Program for Authors: “Hello. Welcome to O.P.A. My name is Jeanette and I am addicted to pens with scented ink, sticky notes, and highlighters. Let’s go around the circle and say our names—first name only, please, to keep
- [Editing Tips #55](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-55/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Five Most Common Grammar Mistakes Writers Make Here are five of the most common grammar problem areas I’ve come across in my editing for writers.
- [Free Author Boot Camp Event Jun 26 in Cincinnati](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/free-author-boot-camp-event-jun-26-in-cincinnati/) - Are you a published author living in, near, or visiting the Cincinnati area June 26th, 2016? This free event, offered by the Christian Booksellers Association in partnership with the Christian Authors Network, offers a career track for building up our published authors during the UNITE 2016 event in Cincinnati, Ohio. If you need career help,
- [Tips From the Pros: Lynda T. Young](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-lynda-t-young-2/) - C. Kevin Thompson Greetings from Kevin Thompson in the sunny South! Today, we take a trek into an area that is affecting more and more people, it seems, each year. I, being an administrator at a middle school by day (and a writer at all other times), am dealing with this issue more and more.
- [Move Your Fans to Action](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/move-your-fans-to-action/) - Marketing Ideas From Cheri Cowell Did you know that 70% of website/blog readers want to be invited to participate? That means for Christian authors they want to join hands with you in ministry. So how do you do that in a way that is warm, inviting, and not self-promotional? Here are a few ideas to
- [Tips from the Pros: Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-gail-gaymer-martin/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from steamy, summery (even before summer officially begins) but beautiful Mount Dora, Florida. Today, I have the privilege of interviewing a friend I've never met. Gail Gaymer Martin and I share several writing connections (including CAN) that have allowed us to pray for one another, as well as a "Gail" connection (her first
- [Pray, Write, Pray](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/pray-write-pray/) - Hi Everyone, it’s Judith Couchman. My assignment for this year focuses on blogging about writing: technique, practical pointers,encouragement, and such. I hope this helps you. If you want to improve your prayer life, try writing. If you want to improve your writing life, try praying. —Ed Cyzewski If any profession produces anxiety, it’s writing.
- [When the Flood's up to Your Neck](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/are-you-ready-for-the-flood/) - Dianne Barker here with encouragement. The Lord asked a penetrating question: “…who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” (Jeremiah 30:21). He yearns for us to draw near, to know his heart, to walk with him in obedience, to put his teachings into practice. Jesus said, “Why do you call me, ‘Lord,
- [Novels With All-Important Hooks by Gail Gaymer Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/novels-with-all-important-hooks-by-gail-gaymer-martin/) - Award-winning author Welcome to the CAN Blog on Fiction Writing. I always enjoy stopping by to share with you my many years of writing Christian romances, romantic suspense and women's fiction. You can find more about me and my books on my website at www.gailgaymermartin.com Today I want to talk with you about hooks. Hooks are
- [How to Pick Article Topics](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/how-to-pick-article-topics/) - By Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Last month, we talked about how writing articles can be a fantastic marketing tool and platform booster. Today, we’ll tackle how to figure out what to write about for both fiction and nonfiction authors. Fiction No matter what genre you write in, you are an expert on something, and the
- [Tips From the Pros: Loree Lough](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-loree-lough/) - Hello from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer, here, and so happy to introduce our pro today, Loree Lough. Loree, how many books do you have published? I have 105 (four more releasing between July 2016 and November 2017). What are a few of your latest titles? A Child to Love series (Harlequin Heartwarming) Those Marshall Boys series
- [I Prayed My Husband’s Plane Would Crash](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/i-prayed-my-husbands-plane-would-crash/) - Kathy Collard Miller Greetings from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs. When Larry and I had been married for seven years, we were completely disillusioned with each other. I couldn’t understand why Larry didn’t love me anymore. He certainly was far from being the Prince Charming I’d married. Oh Lord,
- [Editing Tips #54](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-54/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Go to the Source After a recent extraction of a decayed tooth, my dentist prescribed antibiotics for me. The paperwork that came with the pills
- [Time for a Website Makeover](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/time-for-a-website-makeover/) - Marketing Ideas From Cheri Cowell I did it all wrong. When I first became an author I was told I needed a website, and back then there were not very many options. So I spent a lot of money I had no business spending, got myself into a terrible contract, and ended up with a
- [NEW RELEASE: MAY 2016 — ANCHOR IN THE STORM BY SARAH SUNDIN](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-may-2016-anchor-in-the-storm-by-sarah-sundin/) - Anchor in the Storm Anchor in the Storm (Revell, May 3, 2016) For plucky Lillian Avery, America’s entry into World War II means a chance to prove herself as a pharmacist in Boston. She loves the wartime challenges of her new job but spurns the attention of society boy Ens. Archer Vandenberg. As Arch’s
- [Five Ways to Stay Sane while Raising Cain (or Jane)](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/five-ways-to-stay-sane-while-raising-cain-or-jane/) - Jeanette Levellie "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here with some tips for those of you with kids at home, taken from my Time Management for Part-time Writers conference class, Five Ways to Stay Sane while Raising Cain (or Jane). Although my kids are done being kids, I’ve learned a few secrets—mostly the
- [Every Word Counts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/every-word-counts/) - Hello from Crystal Bowman, writing from sunny Florida where the air is getting warmer every day. I've been writing for children for more than twenty years and am still learning. When it comes to writing for children, the more you learn and the more you know, the harder it gets. I write mostly for the
- [Tips from the Pros: Maureen Pratt](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-maureen-pratt-2/) - Marti Pieper Greetings from lovely Mount Dora, Florida, where we’re experiencing a few welcome weeks of spring before we move into our sticky summer weather. Today, I’ll share a special encore interview with author Maureen Pratt. Maureen comes to publishing from the unique perspective of a lupus and hypothyroid patient who also serves as an advocate for others suffering from chronic
- [Start a Writing Ritual](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/start-a-writing-ritual/) - Hi Everyone, it’s Judith Couchman. My assignment for this year focuses on blogging about writing: technique; practical pointers, encouragement, and such. I hope this helps you. If it’s hard to just plop into a chair and start writing—and many of us can’t—a morning ritual could effectively and meaningfully initiate your work day. A ritual usually
- [Stories, Parables & Movie Scripts: Basic screenplay writing with reference to HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL)  Part VII  Is Originality Fading in Hollywood?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/stories-parables-movie-scripts-basic-screenplay-writing-with-reference-to-how-to-succeed-in-hollywood-without-losing-your-soul-part-vii-is-originality-fading-in-hollywood/) - Some of the top movies of all time include GONE WITH THE WIND, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, BEN HUR, E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, and FORREST GUMP, none of which had a sequel. Where are the big stand-alone movies today? Of 2015’s top ten movies, seven were part of a series, and one of
- [Perseverance PR](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/perseverance-pr/) - This month, Dr James Dobson aired a two day interview with us on Family Talk radio on our book Red Hot Monogamy. (Radio Show Day 1; Day 2) Dr Dobson is one of the most respected leaders in marriage and family ministry. He was the founder of Focus on the Family in 1977 and now
- [From Tragedy to Triumph](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/from-tragedy-to-triumph/) - Dianne Barker here with encouragement for your hard place. Yes, I saw you there…stooped under that load and stumbling. I noticed the tears, too, and heard your heart’s cry. Why is life so complicated? We thought the path would be smoother. Pursuing our calling from God shouldn’t be that difficult…should it? All these distractions dividing
- [Tips from the Pros: Roseanna M. White](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-roseanna-m-white-2/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing historical novelist Roseanna M. White. I’ve enjoyed chatting with Roseanna at writing conferences and online, and I know you’ll enjoy hearing from her! Roseanna, how many books do you have published? What are a few of your latest titles? The
- [Writing Articles as a Marketing Tool](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/writing-articles-as-a-marketing-tool/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Articles can be a fantastic marketing tool for writers. After all, writers are passionate and articulate about our subjects, which can translate well into shorter pieces for blogs, magazines, newspapers and other forums, both online and in print. Long before I was a published book author, I was (and still
- [What's In A Name?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/whats-in-a-name/) - Greetings from Kathy Collard Miller in the Southern California desert near Palm Springs. What's in a name? Ask the clerk at the Los Angeles Superior Court, where, for a fee and the cost of filing a legal advertisement, anyone over the age of 18 can have his name changed. A newspaper article published years ago gave
- [Tips from the Pros: Torry Martin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-torry-martin-2/) - So, I met this author, screenplay writer, comedian, speaker, teacher, and ex-reindeer handler at the Florida Christian Writers Conference a couple of years ago. I had the privilege of attending his continuing class on screenwriting. At that time, he was editing his new book, and we got to hear a chapter (the one with the
- [Make Money as an Author–Really!](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/make-money-as-an-author-really/) - Marketing Ideas From Cheri Cowell Most Christian authors will tell you they are in this to get a message out, to impact the world, and to be faithful to this calling on their life. However, if we are truly honest, we'd also like to make some money. We know we aren't going to make a
- [12 Ways to Increase Your Brain Power](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/12-ways-to-increase-your-brain-power/) - Jeanette Levellie "Nutty with a Dash of Meat Jeanette Levellie" here. We already know how smart you are, since you're following the CAN blog! But if you'd like to increase your brain power, I believe you'll enjoy these 12 fun ways. I discovered the first 11 on brain specialist Dr. Daniel G. Amen's blog, and the 12th--a fun
- [Editing Tips #53](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-53/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. 5 Ways to Uphold Your Reputation as an Author The buzz word in publishing is platform. And for good reason. Authors need to get the
- [Tips from the Pros: Susan K. Marlow](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-susan-k-marlow/) - Sarah Sundin Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Susan K. Marlow, author of twenty books for children and teens! Susan, what are a few of your latest titles? Susan K. Marlow The Circle C Milestones, a YA historical series for 12 and up includes these new titles: Thick
- [Your best bet ... for marketing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/your-best-bet-for-marketing/) - Linda J. White Hi, I’m Linda J. White writing from Somerville, Virginia, where the cherry trees and Bradford pears are in full bloom, blowing blossoms everywhere and proclaiming the beauty of God’s creation. As writers, we, too long to bloom, to create, to proclaim his name to the four corners of the world. We write
- [Fighting Intruders](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/fighting-intruders/) - Hola from Janet Perez Eckles...Igniting Your Passion to Overcome Sometimes a perfect ending to a Sunday is a relaxing bath. As I headed to the tub, hubby gripped my arm. “Whoa, stand right there,” he said, “got a visitor.” A lizard had wiggled itself inside the bathroom and made our bathtub his playground. No big
- [Stories, Parables & Movie Scripts: Basic screenplay writing with reference to HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL)    Part VI  The Starting Christian Filmmaker Problem](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/stories-parables-movie-scripts-basic-screenplay-writing-with-reference-to-how-to-succeed-in-hollywood-without-losing-your-soul-part-vi-the-starting-christian-filmmaker-problem/) - Children learn to crawl before they walk. The Kendrick Brothers made FLYWHEEL before they made WAR ROOM. FLYWHEEL was terrific for what it was: a beginning; but, beginning movies can present problems. It’s wonderful that Christian interest in filmmaking is growing rapidly. It’s problematic that less than professional movies come to market and don’t do
- [NEW RELEASE: MARCH 2016 - SUDDENLY SINGLE MOM: 52 MESSAGES of HOPE, GRACE, and PROMISE](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/suddenly-single-mom-52-messages-of-hope-grace-and-promise/) - Suddenly Single Mom by Jeanette Hanscome Author Jeanette Hanscome shares 52 encouraging insights gleaned from her first year as a single mom to two boys. She shares very real struggles and triumphs, from learning to stand on her own to knowing when to ask for or accept help, and deals with both the emotional
- [Never Give Up](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/never-give-up-2/) - Dianne Barker here with encouragement. “When Joshua was old and well advanced in years, the Lord said to him, ‘You are very old, and there are still very large areas of land to be taken over’” (Joshua 13:1 NIV). The Amplified Bible notes he was over 100 at this time. You might wonder why I
- [Three Ways to Beat the Writer Blues](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/three-ways-to-beat-the-writer-blues/) - Hi Everyone, it’s Judith Couchman. My assignment for this year focuses on blogging about writing: technique; practical pointers, encouragement, and such. I hope this helps you on the writing journey. Some people call it writer's block. I call it writer blues. You just can't face that writing project today, or tomorrow, or next week. Or
- [NEW RELEASE: MARCH 2016 NATURE PUPPET BIBLE MANIA BY KAREN WHITING](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-march-2016-nature-puppet-bible-mania-by-karen-whiting/) - Nature Puppet Bible Mania March 14, 2016 Release This handbook is full of construction ideas, technique, character voice advice, and Bible story skits for a wide variety of animal and nature puppet characters. The construction materials recommended are easy to find, and include foam, felt, cloth, paper, cardboard, gloves, wigs, boxes, sacks, and various dollar
- [The Prayer Warrior: The Syrophoenician Woman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/the-prayer-warrior-the-syrophoenician-woman/) - Hello! It's Kathy Collard Miller from the Southern Californian desert in the Palm Springs area. From Matthew 15:21-28 and Mark 7:24-30, we learn about the Syrophoenician woman who truly represents a prayer warrior. Her request is dire for her and her daughter. What’s amazing is she is a Gentile. In this account, Jesus goes to
- [Ruining Your Book At The Last Minute](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ruining-your-book-at-the-last-minute-2/) - Welcome to the Christian Author Network (CAN) from Gail Gaymer Martin. Winter is fading in some areas of the country. I spend the winter in Sedona, Arizona and enjoy the spring days that stay with us through the winter, and bask in God's glorious creations from our townhouse deck. The red rocks remind us
- [Top 5 Marketing Mistakes Writers Make](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/top-5-marketing-mistakes-writers-make/) - by Sarah Hamaker, reluctant marketer Marketing takes time, and for us writers, that’s usually time away from our writing. With marketing a necessary part of our writing business, we need to ensure we are marketing smart and not spinning our wheels on things that don’t generate results. Here are the top 5 marketing mistakes
- [NEW RELEASE: MARCH 2016 - LOVE, LEXI: LETTERS TO GOD BY SHERRY KYLE](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-march-2016-love-lexi-letters-to-god-by-sherry-kyle/) - Love, Lexi: Letters to God (Tyndale House Publishers, March 2016) What is a girl to do when her rival wants to nab the attention of the one boy she's liked since he shared his peanut butter sandwich with her in the first grade? Love, Lexi follows seventh grader Alexis Dawn Cooper (Lexi) as she navigates
- [Funnies from Court Reporters' Records](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/funnies-from-court-reporters-records/) - Author, Speaker, and Humorist "Nutty with a Dash of Meat" Jeanette Levellie here, with some funnies from court reporters' actual records, to emphasize the importance of choosing your words wisely--unless you're looking for laughs. These quotes are taken from a book entitled Disorder in The Courts by Charles M. Sevilla and Lee Lorenz, copyright 1999, W. W.
- [Editing Tips #52](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/editing-tips-52/) - Hi! I’m Kathy Ide. In addition to being a published author, I’m a full-time professional freelance editor. For CAN, I'm blogging about tips for writers based on the manuscripts I edit. Gender-Neutral Pronouns In an effort to avoid gender bias (using he to refer to both sexes) and the annoying repetition of him/her, he or she,
- [Tips from the Pros: Carol McClain](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tips-from-the-pros-carol-mcclain/) - I just got back from a writers conference. They're such fun. Why? Because you get to meet such great, interesting people. But you get to do that here, too! We're so glad you stopped by to visit the CAN front porch! Pull up a chair, take a load off your feet, and let's get to
- [Are You a Candidate for Niche marketing?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/are-you-a-candidate-for-niche-marketing/) - Marketing Ideas From Cheri Cowell Niche marketing is identifying and reaching out directly to groups of potential readers. It’s also about finding an angle in your book that is unique and attractive to a smaller market than the broad market of some books. So the question is–is your book a good candidate for niche marketing
- [NEW RELEASE: MARCH 2016 - A FOOL AND HIS MONET BY SANDRA ORCHARD](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/new-release-march-2016-a-fool-and-his-monet-by-sandra-orchard/) - Sketchy politics and a palette of lies can't stop Serena Jones from exposing the mastermind behind the daring theft of a priceless work of art. Serena Jones has a passion for recovering lost and stolen art--one that's surpassed only by her zeal to uncover the truth about who murdered her grandfather. She's joined the FBI

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- [Cindi McMenamin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/cindi-mcmenamin/) - Cindi McMenamin Cindi McMenamin is a national speaker and award-winning writer who helps women find strength for the soul. She has authored more than a dozen books (all through Harvest House Publishers) that are now in seven languages, including her best-seller When Women Walk Alone (more than 120,000 copies sold). She has nearly 30 years experience ministering to
- [Michelle S. Lazurek](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/michelle-s-lazurek/) - Michelle S. Lazurek Michelle S. Lazurek is a speaker, award-winning author, pastor’s wife, and mother. A member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, she has written for places such as Gifted for Leadership, The Upper Room, and (In)courage. She teaches at various writers’ conferences, such as the Montrose Christian Writers Conference and the AWSA conference.
- [Randy Kay](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/randy-kay/) - Randy Kay Randy Kay is Chairman and Chief Learning Officer of PACEsetters (www.pacesetters.training), a human development firm. He is the author of six business and self-help books, including The Power to Thrive, The 22 Most Important Things, and Daily Keys to Success. He’s also author of two fiction books, Will’s Purpose and The Last Earth. Kay has trained over one million people
- [Molly Jebber](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/molly-jebber/) - Molly Jebber Molly Jebber is an award-winning author of Amish Historical Romance. Molly’s books have been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, USA Today’s HEA, featured in video on Naples News and Romantic Times. She’s a touring speaker for Women’s Christian Connection, and she offers presentations on writing, marketing, agent or no agent, publishing, and the Amish lifestyles
- [Kathy Ide](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/kathy-ide/) - Kathy Ide Kathy Ide is the author of Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authorsand the Capitalization Dictionary and editor/compiler of the Fiction Lover’s Devotional series. She’s been a professional freelance editor and writing mentor since 1998, working with Christian authors of all genres at all levels. She directs the SoCal Christian Writers’ Conference and Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Having founded The Christian PEN: Proofreaders and Editors
- [Carla Hoch](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/carla-hoch/) - Carla Hoch Moments before the destruction of her home planet, Carla’s parents jettisoned her and her twin brother to earth. He was taken in by a kindly farmer in Kansas while she was embraced by a rather liberal clowder of feral cats in Houston, Texas. While still a toddler, she bid farewell to her feline family
- [Elaine Helms](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/elaine-helms/) - Elaine Helms Elaine Helms is an international speaker, teacher and author on prayer. She is married to retired US Army Colonel Joel Helms; they have three married children and four grandchildren. It is her passion to share what God has taught and is teaching her to edify and equip believers for spiritual maturity and to build
- [Winnie Griggs](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/winnie-griggs/) - Winnie Griggs Born and raised in the bayou country of southeast Louisiana, Winnie moved to the opposite corner of the state when she married her college sweetheart over 25 years ago. She and her husband, along with their four teenage children, reside in Plain Dealing, a small community nestled in the piney hill country of
- [Linda Goldfarb](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/linda-goldfarb/) - Linda Goldfarb equips parents, women, and professionals to overcome barriers. Through her coaching, speaking, and writing, audiences are equipped to identify the barriers holding them captive, improve their focus, and get the increased results they are seeking. As an International Speaker, Board Certified Life Coach, and Personality Expert, Linda motivates and inspirers her audiences into action.
- [Anne Greene](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/anne-green/) - Anne Greene Anne Green delights in writing about alpha heroes who aren’t afraid to fall on their knees in prayer, and about gutsy heroines. Her Women of Courage Series spotlights heroic women of World War II. The first book is ANGEL WITH STEEL WINGS. Her private investigating series, Handcuffed In Texas, includes HOLLY GARDEN, PI, RED IS FOR ROOKIE. A visit to
- [Jesse Florea](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jesse-florea/) - Jesse Florea Jesse Florea has worked at Focus on the Family for nearly twenty-five years. For the past twenty, he’s been the editor of Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine (for boys and girls ages eight to twelve) and is currently the editorial director for youth publications where he oversees Clubhouse and Clubhouse Jr. magazines. He’s also worked as the associate editor
- [Dave Fessenden](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dave-fessenden/) - Dave Fesseden I am an independent publishing consultant with degrees in journalism and theology, and over 30 years of experience in writing and editing. I have served in editorial management positions for Christian book publishers and was a regional editor for the largest Protestant weekly newspaper in the country. I am the author of seven
- [Lena Nelson Dooley](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lena-nelson-dooley/) - Multi-published, award-winning author Lena Nelson Dooley has had more than 950,000 copies of her 50+ books sold. Her books have appeared on the CBA, Publisher’s Weekly, and ECPA bestseller lists, as well as Amazon bestseller lists. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the local chapter, ACFW – DFW. She’s a member of Christian
- [Dr. Lainna Callentine](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dr-lainna-callentine/) - Dr. Lainna Callentine is a guest college professor at Wheaton College, author, speaker, pediatrician, homeschool mother, and has taught all levels from doctors, post graduate, medical students, college, and high school to elementary. She holds a master’s degree in education. Dr. Callentine received her B.A. from Northwestern University where she studied in the School of Education
- [Ginny Dent Brant](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ginny-dent-brant/) - Ginny Dent Brant Ginny Dent Brant is a speaker and writer who grew up in the halls of power of Washington D.C. She has served as a counselor, educator, wellness advocate, and adjunct professor. Brant is the daughter of Harry Dent, a successful political strategist who was wrongly implicated in the Watergate scandal and later converted
- [Andrea Boeshaar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/andrea-boeshaar/) - Andrea Boeshaar Andrea Boeshaar has been married for nearly 40 years. She and her husband have 3 wonderful sons, 1 beautiful daughter-in-law, and 5 precious grandchildren. Andrea’s publishing career began in 1994 when her first novel was released by Heartsong Presents (Barbour Publishing). She went on to write numerous romances for the book club and was voted one of
- [Linda Kozar](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/linda-kozar/) - Linda Kozar Linda Kozar is an award-winning multi-published author of traditional and indie-published fiction and nonfiction books, novellas and short stories, speaker and podcaster. In 2021, Sunshine For The Soul took home a First Place Selah and Nonfiction Book of the Year at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She was named ACFW Mentor of the Year
- [Ginny McCabe](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ginny-mccabe/) - Ginny McCabe As a well-respected and experienced author and journalist, Ginny McCabe has authored five books. Her bestselling and award-winning title with Dr. Jill Hubbard, Secrets Young Women Keep, is available from Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins. (www.Thomasnelson.com.) Other titles include: Some Kind of Journey: On the Road with Audio Adrenaline, Living A Gold Medal Life: Inspirations from Female Athletes, and Changed: True Stories
- [Ministry Topics and Related Books](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ministry-topics-and-related-books/) - Ministry Topics and Related Books Find books by CAN members related to ministry topics your readers may ask about. Click on the author’s name to go to their page for more information or order a copy of the book! Most are available through standard distribution channels. Abuse Drug abuse—Cecil Murphey, When Someone You Love Abuses Drugs or
- [Liz Tolsma](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/liz-tolsma/) - Liz Tolsma’s debut novella, Under His Wings, appeared in the New York Times bestselling collection, A Log Cabin Christmas. Her first novel, Snow on the Tulips, released in August of 2013 and was a 2014 Selah Award finalist and a 2014 Carol Award finalist. Daisies Are Forever released in May 2014 and Remember the Lilies in February 2015. Her next novella, World’s Greatest Love, appears in the collection Rails
- [Jan Kern](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jan-kern/) - Jan Kern Meet Jan—an author, speaker, mentor, and life coach, who enjoys encouraging others toward a life lived with joy and vigor and God-inspired courage, creativity, and vision. A bit about what Jan is doing in the writing, speaking, and coaching world . . . In the ministry and work world, I’m an author, speaker,
- [Sarah Hamaker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sarah-hamaker/) - Sarah Hamaker Sarah Hamaker has been spinning stories since she was a child, with nonfiction and romantic suspense books published. Her stories have also appeared in several Chicken Soup for the Soul volumes. She’s a member of ACFW and ACFW Virginia Chapter, as well as the president of Capital Christian Writers Fellowship. Her podcast, “The Romantic Side
- [Marion Stroud](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/marion-stroud/) - It’s with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dear friend and member, Marion. She passed recently from cancer and she’ll be greatly missed by family, friends, and the literary world. We, at CAN, are honored to have been a part of her life. We celebrate the legacy she’s left for the world. Marion
- [Jackie M. Johnson](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jackie-m-johnson/) - Jackie M. Johnson Jackie M. Johnson is an author, freelance writer and editor, and book publishing consultant. Previously, she worked in marketing at WaterBrook Multnomah (a division of Random House) and at the premiere literary agency, Alive Communications. In addition, Jackie has experience as a marketing communications specialist at a large corporation, and as a magazine
- [Doreen Hanna](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/doreen-hanna/) - Doreen Hanna Doreen Hanna is passionate to fulfill her mission statement. She looks for every opportunity to guide women, of all ages, on a journey to discover their princess within and embrace the life of royalty they have been called to live! As the Founder & President of Treasured Celebrations she enthusiastically continues to encourage moms
- [Lane P. Jordan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lane-p-jordan/) - Lane P. Jordan Lane P. Jordan is a best-selling author, national speaker, seminar leader, recording artist, Bible teacher, and certified life coach. She attended Auburn University, where she studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. She then transferred to Georgia State University and graduated with a BA degree in Journalism and Broadcasting. Lane was born and raised in
- [Dianne Barker](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dianne-barker/) - Very early, I recognized that God had His hand on my life. At age seven, I invited Jesus Christ into my heart as Savior and Lord. Being so young, I later had doubts until settling the fact forever, claiming the promise of Romans 10:13, that “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will
- [Linda Gilden](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/linda-gilden/) - Linda Gilden loves to share a great story and help you share your great stories. A frequent radio and television guest, Linda’s words of encouragement help you grasp the tools you need to make your writing and publishing dreams come true. A wife, mother of three, mother-in-law of two, and grandmother of four children and
- [Pam Farrel](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/pam-farrel/) - Pam Farrel Bill and Pam Farrel are relationship specialists. They are the co-founders and directors of Love-Wise and Farrel Communications, organizations that help today’s couples and families develop relational wisdom. Their passion is to help others learn how relationships really work. The Farrels are international speakers and authors of more than 30 books, including their
- [Deb DeArmond](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/deb-dearmond/) - Deb DeArmond is an author, speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book – on the topic of one of the most challenging relationships in the life of many women, Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships was released in November 2013 by Kregel Publications. Family dynamics
- [Dena Dyer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dena-dyer/) - Dena Dyer is an award-winning author, editor, and writing teacher. As a teen, Dena had devotionals, short stories and poems published in a variety of magazines, including: Listen, Teen, Seventeen, Young Ambassador and EC. In 1993, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (double major: English/Professional Writing and Vocal Music) from Baylor University with a 3.5 GPA. From 1996-present, Dena has had: Tips
- [Linda Evans Shepherd](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/linda-evans/) - Christian Retailing Magazine compares Linda to both Beth Moore and Stormy Omartian while Dr. John DeBrine, the host of the radio show Songtime USA, said Linda reminds him of a little lady he met in the sixties by the name of Corrie ten Boom. Patsy Clairmont says, “There is a bubbling up of Jesus-Joy that
- [Bob Hostetler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/bob-hostetler/) - Bob Hostetler Bob Hostetler is an award-winning writer, editor, pastor and speaker from southwestern Ohio. His thirty books, which include The Bone Box and American Idols (The Worship of the American Dream), have sold millions of copies. He has co-authored eleven books with Josh McDowell, including the best-selling Right from Wrong (What You Need to Know to Help Youth Make
- [Jeanne Dennis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jeanne-dennis/) - Author, singer/songwriter, and online TV host Jeanne Dennis uses media, music, and writing to help families pass on a biblical legacy in a spiritually confused culture. Her show, Heritage of Truth TV, is an online weekly program, where she interviews authors, pastors, and other Christian cultural leaders. She has authored/co-authored a dozen books, contributed to several others, received several awards
- [Eddie Jones](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/eddie-jones/) - Eddie Jones Eddie Jones is a North Carolina-based writer. He is a three-time winner of the Delaware Writers Conference and his Young Adult novel, The Curse of Captain LaFoote, won the 2012 Moonbeam Award in the Pre-Teen Fiction/Fantasy category and 2011 Selah Award in Young Adult fiction. Dead Man’s Hand, the first book in the Caden Chronicles
- [Jeanette Windle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jeanette-windle/) - As the daughter of missionary parents, award-winning author and journalist Jeanette Windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of Colombia, now guerrilla hot zones. Her detailed research and writing is so realistic that it has prompted government agencies to question her to determine if she has received classified information. Currently based in Lancaster,
- [PeggySue Wells](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/peggysue-wells/) - Eminently quotable, PeggySue Wells is a tonic—warm like your favorite blanket, bracing like a stiff drink. History buff, and tropical island votary, PeggySue Wells parasails, skydives, snorkels, scuba dives, and has taken (but not passed) pilot training. Writing from the 100-Acre wood in Indiana, PeggySue is the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, andAmazon bestselling author of 30 books, translated into eight languages,
- [Dianne Neal Matthews](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dianne-neal-matthews/) - Dianne started daydreaming about being a writer in first grade, when she learned the joys a chunky pencil and lined tablet can bring. In her mid-forties, she finally attended a writers’ conference (Write-to-Publish, Chicago area). When the Warner Press editor read Dianne’s short piece about a spiritual lesson from her cat, she said, “I think
- [Georgia Shaffer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/georgia-shaffer/) - As an award-winning author, Georgia Shaffer’s books include Avoiding the 12 Relationship Mistakes Women Make, 12 Smart Choices for Finding the Right Guy, Taking Out Your Emotional Trash, A Gift of Mourning Glories: Restoring Your Life After Loss and Coaching the Coach: Life Coaching Stories and Tips for Transforming Lives. Georgia is also a professional speaker, a Christian
- [Maureen Pratt](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/maureen-pratt/) - Maureen Pratt is an award-winning playwright, journalist and author, as well as a sought-after speaker and patient advocate. Her new book, just out in Spring 2016, is Don’t Panic!: How to Keep Going When the Going Gets Tough (Franciscan Media), a faith-filled, very personal work that tackles important and timely issues of stress managemens and emotional
- [Jolene Philo](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jolene-philo/) - Jolene Philo is the author of several books for parents of children with special needs and caregivers. They include the Different Dream Parenting series. Her Caregiver’s Notebook: An Organizational Tool to Help You Care for Others was in November of 2014. She and Katie Wetherbee are co-authors of the recently released Every Child Welcome: A Ministry Handbook for Including
- [Shelly Beach](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/shelly-beach/) - Shelly Beach is a multiple award-winning author of more than twelve books, co-author of several others, and coach and mentor behind dozens of additional titles. She has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, a Pulitzer Prize finalist, acclaimed physicians, pastors, entrepreneurs, musicians, educators, as well as new authors and community members. Shelly helped co-found Breathe
- [Candy Arrington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/candy-arrington/) - Candy Arrington’s writing provides Biblical insights and practical advice, often on tough topics. Her publishing credits include hundreds of articles in periodicals such as Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, Marriage Partnership, Encounter, Pray, The Lookout, The Upper Room, Advanced Christian Writer, CBN.com, The Writer, and Writer’s Digest. Candy’s stories have appeared in the Chicken
- [Vickie McDonough](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/vickie-mcdonough/) - Vickie McDonough Vickie McDonough is an award-winning author of nearly 50 published books and novellas, with over 1.5 million copies sold. A bestselling author, Vickie grew up wanting to marry a rancher, but instead, she married a computer geek who is scared of horses. She now lives out her dreams penning romance stories about ranchers, cowboys,
- [Davalynn Spencer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/davalynn-spencer/) - Western romance author Davalynn Spencer is partial to telling the cowboy’s story as well as the heroine’s. An ECPA and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author and winner of the Will Rogers Gold Medallion for Inspirational Western Fiction, she writes heart-tugging, cowboy romance set along the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. She is the wife and mother of professional rodeo
- [Elizabeth Ludwig](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/elizabeth-ludwig/) - Elizabeth Ludwig Elizabeth Ludwig is an award-winning author whose work has been featured on Novel Rocket, More to Life Magazine, and Christian Fiction Online Magazine. In 2008, her first novel, Where the Truth Lies (co-authored with Janelle Mowery), earned her the IWA Writer of the Year Award.In 2011, her second mystery, Died in the Wool (co-authored with Janelle Mowery) was nominated
- [Golden Keyes Parsons](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/golden-keyes-parsons/) - It is with deep sadness that we share our friend and sister-in-Christ has passed away. Our prayers are with her family, friends, and all who had the delight to know Golden. Feb. 16, 2017 Golden Keyes Parsons was a popular retreat and conference speaker and author of historical novels. • Her book, “In The Shadow Of The
- [Lori Wildenberg](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/lori-wildenberg/) - Lori Wildenberg is passionate about coming alongside women and men to encourage, support, and empower them to be the moms and dads they want to be. Lori connects with her audience using her natural warmth, transparency, humor, and straight-forward, faith-filled approach. She is a licensed parent and family educator, podcast co-host at MOMS Together, co-founder of
- [Marti Pieper](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/marti-pieper/) - Marti Pieper’s passion to read, write, and pray has yielded all kinds of adventures. In 2005, her involvement in a prayer project led her to assist Brent and Deanna Higgins as they told their son’s compelling story. The resulting memoir, I Would Die for You: One Student’s Story of Passion, Service, and Faith (Revell, 2008), became a young
- [Sandra Glahn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sandra-glahn/) - Sandra Glahn (PhD, UT Dallas) is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, her alma mater. She is the author or coauthor of more than 20 books, including the CBA bestseller and Christy Award finalist, Lethal Harvest. The author of the Coffee Cup Bible Study series, her most recent release is Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized
- [Tina Yeager](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tina-yeager/) - Tina Yeager Award-winning author, speaker, licensed counselor, and life coach, Tina Yeager encourages audiences to fulfill their potential. She offers Serious Writer Academy workshops, hosts the Flourish-Meant podcast, and mentors Word Weavers International chapters. Beautiful Warrior, her latest book, highlights women’s esteem. Links: Website Blog Facebook Twitter Pinterest Goodreads LinkedIn Instagram Podcast Books: Speaking: Beautiful Warrior: Journey from Self-Enmity to True Significance (Women’s
- [Becky Harling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/becky-harling/) - Becky Harling Authentic. Passionate. Funny. Insightful. Becky Harling is a gifted speaker whose love for the Lord and compassionate spirit inspire women to draw closer to God and to one another. Becky’s life experience as a pastor’s wife, mother of four, “Mimi” to five grandbabies, Women’s Ministry Director, and survivor of breast cancer and childhood sexual
- [Janet Perez Eckles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/janet-perez-eckles/) - She danced through her blindness, smiled through her storms and today, sings the melody of victory. International speaker and author, Janet Perez Eckles is in love with life, and with a passion to teach you to do the same. She tasted the bitterness of sorrow when she faced complete blindness at 31. And years later, she endured
- [Jeanette Hanscome](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jeanette-hanscome/) - Jeanette Hanscome Jeanette Hanscome is an author, writing teacher, and speaker from the San Francisco Bay Area. Her newest book, Suddenly Single Mom: 52 Messages of Hope, Grace, and Promise, published by Worthy Inspired, is her first devotional for women after many years of writing for teen girls and tweens. She is the author of four other books,
- [Jocelyn Green](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/jocelyn-green/) - Jocelyn Green is the award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction. A former military wife herself, she offers encouragement and hope to military wives worldwide through her Faith Deployed books and The 5 Love Languages Military Edition, which she co-authored with best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman. Her Heroines Behind the Lines Civil War novels, inspired by real
- [Dr. Ted Baehr](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/dr-ted-baehr/) - Ted Baehr is an award-winning producer, world-renowned author, as well as a noted critic, educator, lecturer, and media pundit. Founder and Publisher of Movieguide® (aka www.movieguide.org) and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission®, his life’s purpose is to be used of God to redeem the values of the media while educating audiences on how to use
- [Janet Holm McHenry](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/janet-holm-mchenry/) - Janet Holm McHenry Janet Holm McHenry is a speaker and author of twenty-four books, including PrayerWalk and The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus. Her business name is Looking Up! because she encourages others to look up in prayer. An avid prayerwalker, Janet has been featured widely in magazines, including Health and Family Circle. Links: | Website | Blog | Blog | Facebook | Facebook Author Page | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn | Instagram | Speaking: Prayer/prayerwalking
- [Grace Fox](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/grace-fox/) - Grace Fox connects the dots between faith and real life so her audiences can learn to overcome fear, find hope, and experience inner transformation by renewing their minds. Her quick wit, real-life stories, and biblical insight keep her in constant demand as a speaker. Everywhere she goes, she exudes a contagious desire to know Jesus Christ
- [Cheri Cowell](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/cheri-cowbell/) - Author, speaker, and sidewalk theologian, Cheri Cowell, is passionate about discipleship and challenging the body of Christ to holiness of heart and life. As the author of four books: Parables and Word Pictures in the Following God Bible study series (AMG), Direction: Discernment for the Decisions of Your Life (Beacon Hill), Living the Story: Reaching Outside
- [Anita Agers-Brooks](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/anita-agers-brooks/) - Anita Agers-Brooks Anita Agers-Brooks motivates others to dynamic break-throughs. Blending mind, heart, body, and spirit, as an Inspirational Business/Life Coach, International Speaker, and Common Trauma Expert. Anita is also a multi-published author. Her titles include Amazon Best Seller and Readers’ Favorite International Book Award winner: Getting Through What You Can’t Get Over, Barbour Publishing, First Hired, Last Fired —
- [Sandra Orchard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sandra-orchard/) - Sandra Orchard is the award-winning author of inspirational romantic suspense with Love Inspired Suspense and mysteries with Revell publishing and Annie’s Attic. Her novels have garnered several Canadian Christian Writing Awards (The Word Award) for both mystery and romance, a Romantic Times_Reviewers’ Choice Award, a Holt Medallion Award of Merit, a National Readers’ Choice Award, and a Daphne du Maurier
- [Cindy Sproles](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/cindy-sproles/) - Cindy Sproles is an author and speaker. She is the cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries and Executive Editor for www.christiandevotions.us and www.inspireafire.com. Cindy teaches at writers conferences and women’s conferences nationwide as well as serving as a writing mentor for new writers. Her devotions are published in newspapers across the eastern seaboard and she is the author of two devotional books
- [Kathy Collard Miller](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/kathy-collard-miller/) - Kathy Collard Miller Kathy Collard Miller is an award winning author of over 50 non-fiction books, including Pure-Hearted: The Blessings of Living Out God’s Glory and No More Anger: Hope for an Out-of Control Mom, which is her testimony. After God delivered her from being a child abuser, He opened doors for her speaking and writing other books like Never Ever
- [Marsha Hubler](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/marsha-hubler/) - Marsha Hubler Marsha Hubler, author of the best-selling Keystone Stables Series from Zonderkidz, lives in central PA with her husband and two dogs. She has a master’s degree in education, over 40 years experience with children of all ages, and presently works with homeschoolers in her home office. Marsha serves as director of the Montrose
- [Sherry Kyle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/sherry-kyle/) - Sherry Kyle Sherry Kyle, author, says… I have always enjoyed being creative. As a child I used to sing silly songs, draw cartoon characters, and make school projects from scratch. I also loved to read and use my imagination. In the fourth grade I won an award for my true-life story Friends Can Be So Mean,
- [Bethany Jett](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/bethany-jett/) - Bethany Jett Bethany Jett’s motto is “Learn everything you can; teach as you go.” She is a multiple-award-winning author, ghostwriter, and speaker. An entrepreneur at heart, Bethany owns multiple businesses and completed her MFA in Communications, focusing on marketing and PR. Connect with her at BethanyJett.com. Links: Website Blog Facebook Twitter Pinterest Goodreads LinkedIn Instagram Speaking: Women’s
- [Deb Haggerty](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/deb-haggerty/) - Deb Haggerty Deb Haggerty is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Elk Lake Publishing Inc., an independent, royalty-paying Christian publisher that “Publishes the Positive.” She is a published author, blogger, and professional speaker. For over forty-five years, she’s been writing stories. She’s published in over twenty-five books and has fifty-plus articles in print. Deb Haggerty is the Publisher
- [Susan G. Mathis](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/susan-g-mathis/) - Susan G. Mathis Christian Authors Network vice president, Susan G Mathis, is an award-winning, multi-published author of stories set in the beautiful Thousand Islands, her childhood stomping ground in upstate NY. Her first two books ofThe Thousand Islands Gilded Age series, Devyn’s Dilemma and Katelyn’s Choice are available now, and she’s working on book three. The Fabric of Hope: An Irish Family
- [Ava Pennington](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/ava-pennington/) - Ava Pennington Ava Pennington is thoroughly enjoying her second career as an author, teacher, and speaker: Applying truth is not always easy these days. People and circumstances often seem to conspire against our desire to live out our faith. As an author, speaker, and teacher, I have a passion for sharing inspirational messages that apply truth
- [Crystal Bowman](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/crystal-bowman/) - Crystal Bowman is a former preschool teacher, author, and speaker. She graduated from Calvin College with a degree in elementary education and studied early childhood development at the University of Michigan. Her writing career began in 1990 as a lyricist for children’s piano music. She began writing children’s books in 1993 and has since written more
- [Diane Stortz](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/diane-stortz/) - Diane Stortz is a multi-published author who writes to make God’s wonders known to the next generation. Her newest releases are Stop-and-Go Devotions: 52 Devotions for Busy Parents and I AM: The Names of God for Little Ones, both from Tommy Nelson. Her children’s books also include Say & Pray Bible and Say & Pray Devotions, I AM and the I AM Devotional, God’s Words
- [Karen Whiting](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/karen-whiting/) - KAREN WHITING Karen Whiting is an international speaker, award winning author of 30 books, and former popular television host of Puppets On Parade. She loves to splash creativity on the pages she writes for women, family, and children. She spent twenty-two years as a military wife, moving around the U.S Her book for military couples and historians Stories
- [Kathy Howard](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/kathy-howard/) - Kathy Howard Kathy Howard calls herself a “confused southerner.” Raised in Louisiana, she moved with her engineer husband around the U.S. and Canada. She says “pop” instead of “Coke” and “you guys” as often as “ya’ll.” But she’s still a southern girl at heart! Kathy and her “mostly retired” husband live in the Dallas/Ft Worth area
- [Aaron M. Zook, Jr.](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/aaron-m-zook-jr/) - Aaron M. Zook, Jr. Aaron M. Zook, Jr. is a multiple-award-winning author and speaker. He’s thrilled thousands of readers with his Fifth-Grade and above Christian mystery/adventure series about two inquisitive boys and their dogs who solve one crisis after another around the world. Aaron is a retired U.S. Army Colonel and lives with his wife, Joyce,
- [Andy Clapp](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/andy-clapp/) - Andy Clapp Andy Clapp is an award-winning author and pastor from North Carolina. His debut novel, Midnight, Christmas Eve (Firefly Southern Fiction) released in 2021. He co-authored the devotional book Springtime for Your Spirit (Skyhorse) with Michelle Medlock Adams and has another devotional, In the Eye of the Storm (End Game Press) set to release
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- [words we long to hear](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/words-we-long-to-hear/)
- [character arc](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/character-arc/)
- [conflict.](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/conflict/)
- [outlining for fiction](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/outlining-for-fiction/)
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- [details](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/details/)
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- [book marketing autographed books](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/book-marketing-autographed-books/)
- [find your niche](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/find-your-niche/)
- [opportunity](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/opportunity/)
- [resolution](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/resolution/)
- [year](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/year/)
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- [stress](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/stress/)
- [whining](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/whining/)
- [annual theme verse](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/annual-theme-verse/)
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- [encouragement](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/encouragement-2/)
- [now-moments](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/now-moments/)
- [Speak Life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/speak-life/)
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- [tools for writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/tools-for-writers/)
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- [ideas for book marketing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/ideas-for-book-marketing/)
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- [life](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/life/)
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- [horseplay](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/horseplay/)
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- [appreciation](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/appreciation/)
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- [encouraagement](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/encouraagement/)
- [lesson God taught](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/lesson-god-taught/)
- [refresh](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/refresh/)
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- [publishing industry](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/publishing-industry/)
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- [appointment with editor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/appointment-with-editor/)
- [first critique](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/first-critique/)
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- [usggestions](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/usggestions/)
- [descriptions](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/descriptions/)
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- [creativity](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/creativity/)
- [cultural trends](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/cultural-trends/)
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- [unique](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/unique/)
- [writer's conference](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/writers-conference/)
- [email marketing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/email-marketing/)
- [filter](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/filter/)
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- [book proposal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/book-proposal/)
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- [book proposals](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/book-proposals/)
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- [opportunities to learn](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/opportunities-to-learn/)
- [writing contracts](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/writing-contracts/)
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- [journaling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/journaling/)
- [proposal](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/proposal/)
- [schedule writing time](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/schedule-writing-time/)
- [confidence](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/confidence/)
- [hug a writer](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/hug-a-writer/)
- [bookstore](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/bookstore/)
- [courage](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/courage/)
- [fear and trembling](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/fear-and-trembling/)
- [frightening adventure](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/frightening-adventure/)
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- [aspirations](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/aspirations/)
- [believe and obey](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/believe-and-obey/)
- [confident](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/confident/)
- [dreams](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/dreams/)
- [fulfilling the call of God](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/fulfilling-the-call-of-god/)
- [hard work](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/hard-work/)
- [improvement](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/improvement/)
- [benefit others](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/benefit-others/)
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- [high level influencers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/high-level-influencers/)
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- [ordinary customers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/ordinary-customers/)
- [book review of The Anonymous Bride](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/book-review-of-the-anonymous-bride/)
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- [historical fiction](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/historical-fiction/)
- [historical romance](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/historical-romance/)
- [The Anonymous Bride](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/the-anonymous-bride/)
- [Vickie McDonough](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/vickie-mcdonough/)
- [cleaning up a mess](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/cleaning-up-a-mess/)
- [communicating truth](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/communicating-truth/)
- [encouragement to readers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/encouragement-to-readers/)
- [how we use words](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/how-we-use-words/)
- [repairing damage](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/repairing-damage/)
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- [event](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/event/)
- [intercessor](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/intercessor/)
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- [sidetrack](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/sidetrack/)
- [speaking platform](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/speaking-platform/)
- [time with the Lord](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/time-with-the-lord/)
- [trust](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/trust/)
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- [be transformed](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/be-transformed/)
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- [who are you?](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/who-are-you/)
- [know your audience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/know-your-audience/)
- [mentor writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/mentor-writers/)
- [nonfiction clinic](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/nonfiction-clinic/)
- [remember our readers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/remember-our-readers/)
- [identify audience needs](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/identify-audience-needs/)
- [niche marketing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/niche-marketing/)
- [specialize](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/specialize/)
- [specific audience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/specific-audience/)
- [Jeanette](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/jeanette/)
- [refreshment](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/refreshment/)
- [relax](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/relax/)
- [sticking to the plan](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/sticking-to-the-plan/)
- [unwind](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/unwind/)
- [Kathi Macias](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/kathi-macias/)
- [More Than Conquerors by Kathi Macias](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/more-than-conquerors-by-kathi-macias/)
- [Marketing tips for writers](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/marketing-tips-for-writers/)
- [Sarah Sundin](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/sarah-sundin/)
- [business of writing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/business-of-writing/)
- [conference blessings](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/conference-blessings/)
- [workshops](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/workshops/)
- [writing journey](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/writing-journey/)
- [No Greater Love by Kathi Macias](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/no-greater-love-by-kathi-macias/)
- [hope](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/hope/)
- [passion](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/passion/)
- [reflect](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/reflect/)
- [refocus](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/refocus/)
- [thorns](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/thorns/)
- [vitality](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/vitality/)
- [critiques](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/critiques/)
- [applicable to writing](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/applicable-to-writing/)
- [learning opportunity](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/learning-opportunity/)
- [Writing Conferences](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/writing-conferences/)
- [writing non-fiction](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/writing-non-fiction/)
- [CAN Writing blog](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/can-writing-blog/)
- [Characterization](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/characterization/)
- [creating emotion](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/creating-emotion/)
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- [audience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/audience/)
- [character](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/character/)
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- [story ideas](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/story-ideas/)
- [themes](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/themes/)
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- [experience](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/experience/)
- [phases](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/phases/)
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- [stages](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/stages/)
- [investment](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/investment/)
- [potential](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/potential/)
- [principle](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/principle/)
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- [premise](https://christianauthorsnetwork.com/tag/premise/)
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