Girl’s Weekend Inspires Girlfriend Gathering Series

, by

Several years ago a few of my close friends decided we would meet in Colorado for a girl’s weekend. The Fall leaves lit the mountains with brilliant colors. The four of us met for time to relax, refresh and revive. We laughed together, cried together, prayed together, looked at scripture together and did some fun activities together. It was an amazing weekend and each of us left refreshed. We felt such comradery that weekend. Though each of us have busy schedules, we know we can count on each other to be there to support, encourage, and pray. Soon after that…

Read More

A Chat with Author Deb DeArmond

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing Deb DeArmond, who is sharing about her latest book—which is for writers! Welcome, Deb! Please tell us about your book, The Write Calling: Encouragement for the Writer’s Heart. Practical direction and instruction. The work highlights connection, encouragement, tips, and practical insight to equip us to stay the course, which is ultimately priceless. Written by nine authors who have navigated the process well with a total of 20 books published. Our goal for The Write Calling is simple: for readers to discover “encouragement for the writer’s heart” –…

Read More

A Chat with Authors Crystal Bowman & Michelle Lazurek

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have a double treat for you—a joint interview with beloved children’s book authors Crystal Bowman and Michelle S. Lazurek, who teamed up to write their latest book! Welcome, Crystal and Michelle! Please tell us about your book, Who God Wants Me to Be. Four ambitious young girls explore different careers as they trust God to become who he created them to be. Each girl imagines three different careers as they follow their desires and interests while wanting to help people, animals, and make the world a better place. I love this! Michelle, what inspired…

Read More

A Chat with Author Cheri Cowell

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin in still-rainy California! Today I have the joy of interviewing multi-published “sidewalk theologian” Cheri Cowell. Cheri’s here to share about her latest Bible study in the Following God series. Welcome, Cheri! Please tell us about your book, Parables and Word Pictures. In this thirteen-week workbook-style Bible study on the parables in the New Testament, readers will develop an ear for the message these stories convey—that the kingdom of God is at hand and is in you and me. On a glorious day the kingdom will come to completion when the Ultimate Parable, Jesus the Christ, returns…

Read More

A Chat with Author Grace Fox

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin in rainy California! 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! Welcome, Grace! Please tell us about your book Fresh Hope for Today: Devotions for Joy on the Journey. Sooner or later, we travel a difficult road in life. This book’s 90 devotions lead readers to a place of joy on their journey. Each devotion features a key verse, story and application, sentence prayer, and a quote from someone who has discovered joy on a wearisome road. That sounds lovely! What…

Read More

A Chat with Author Jayme H. Mansfield

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing author, artist, and teacher Jayme H. Mansfield. Jayme’s here to tell us about her latest novel! Welcome, Jayme! Please tell us about your book, Portrait of Deceit. When an anonymous collector approaches the Richard Museum in Washington, DC, with a possible Modigliani portrait, art authentication expert Olivia Danford is called in. Her talents investigating pieces for museums, universities, and private collectors provide a retreat from a past she’d rather forget. But the chemical analysis and mysterious provenance of The Girl in White reveal much more than what lies beneath…

Read More

A Chat with Author Sarah Hamaker

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing versatile, multi-published author Sarah Hamaker. I met Sarah a few years ago at the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference and liked her instantly—and not just because she’s a fellow Sarah-with-an-H—and I think you’ll like her too. Sarah’s here to share about her latest romantic suspense novel. Welcome, Sarah! Please tell us about your book The Dark Reckoning. A mysterious list of names links a dangerous past to the present. Great hook! What is the primary focus of your story? The third book in my Cold War Legacy series (but…

Read More

Book Review: Save the Date, by Ellen Fannon

, by

Save the Date, by Ellen Fannon, is a humorous, contemporary novel, and won 3rd place in the 2022 Christian Indie Awards:  What if you were given the chance to rekindle the flame with your first love? What happened to all those girls who were mean to you in school? Should Hannah Jensen take the chance of attending her high school reunion to find out? Hannah hasn’t been back to her hometown in twenty-five years. Now a widow raising a teenaged daughter, she has the opportunity to go home for her twenty-fifth high school reunion. The invitation to the reunion stirs up…

Read More

A Chat with Author Diane Stortz

, by

Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing Diane Stortz, a bestselling author of devotionals, Bible study guides, and numerous books for children! Welcome, Diane! Please tell us about your book, Say & Pray Easter Sticker and Activity Book. For ages 3-6, this 32-page activity book incorporates mazes, matching, finish-the-picture, tracing, coloring, counting, and more—40 activities in all—PLUS over 100 stickers! Children help to tell the Easter story—from Jesus’ teaching and healing ministry through His death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and His reign today—as they complete the activities page by page. It looks absolutely darling! Why did you…

Read More