Book Review: Shadow of the Dagger

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  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 is deception. To bring his brother’s murderer to justice, CIA Intel Analyst, Josh Baruch, lays his life on the line. Can he walk the tightrope between obeying the killers’ instructions and bringing them to justice? Because Nicole’s husband died in a mysterious plane crash, she fears falling in love again with a…

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Are You a Cheerleader or a Nitpicker?

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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 agree on what works for them, and some get downright nitpicky. What’s a writer to do when we are stymied by conflicting feedback? Case in point:  my recent release (Miss Tavistock’s Mistake: Brides of Mayfair, Book One). Reader 1: “The Jane-esque language in this novel is exquisite.” Reader 2:  “Kudos to Ms….

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A Chat with Author Bethany Jett

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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 is here to share about her new book, Platinum Faith. Please tell us about your book, Platinum Faith: Live Brilliant, Be Resilient, and Know Your Worth. In Platinum Faith, authors Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett examine twelve unique properties of the precious metal platinum to show…

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Never a Panic in Heaven

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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 forces who can attack at any moment. Or I believe in a loving, powerful God who has a benevolent plan for the world, and for me, and the power to see it through. Charlie Shedd wrote, “Even when things seem to the contrary, I believe…

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Book Review: The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus

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  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 his practices and teachings on prayer. It provides to the reader: Background, context, and a detailed look at each of Jesus’ prayers Jesus’ teachings on prayer A look at Jesus’s prayer practices Scripture-based prayers along with questions for personal or group use.   Check out this book review: “Have you ever echoed the…

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A Chat with Author Linda Gilden

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

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New WWII Podcast with Liz Tolsma

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

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Social Distance, Stay Home, Be Still

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

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Book Review: Direct Threat

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

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Saying Goodbye is Never Easy   

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

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