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Taiwan Quarantine, Day 7
That's right, ladies and gentlemen. We are officially halfway through our quarantine! Sometimes I can hardly believe we've been here only a week. But knowing that we've made it to the halfway point makes the rest of it seem more doable.
Recently I had my students do a project where they got to create and write about their own imaginary worlds. In one section of the project (my favorite part to grade!) they had to make a list of the laws that must be followed in their world. It's always an interesting glimpse into their priorities, […]
I'm happy to welcome author Precarious Yates as a guest on my blog today. She's going to share an excerpt from her new book, The Captives, as well as tell you how you can download ALL THREE of her books for FREE!Precarious Yates is a shepherdess living in the middle of the USA, 500 miles […]
Deadly Secret By Sharon A LavyAbout the BookThe covering on Evalena Davidson’s head invites all kinds of confidences and sharing, a blessing on Denton Community Hospital’s oncology ward. But people expect her to be perfect, which makes living up to the promise of her Old German Baptist uniform a challenge. Pete Neper, head of […]
Serenity to AcceptBy Elizabeth MaddreyAbout the BookKarin Reid has never had much use for God. There's been too much pain in her life for her to accept that God is anything other than, at best, disinterested or, at worst, sadistic. Until she meets Jason Garcia. After his own mistakes of the past, Jason is committed […]
Welcome To Our Christian Christmas Book SaleWhere we invite you to pick up good books for less this Christmas!Merry Christmas! We hope you're having a wonderful Christmas season. We know that this is the time of year when many readers are given eReaders and gift cards and we wanted a way to help you make […]
Amish Christmas Boxed SetBy Becca FisherAbout the BookFour different Amish Christmas stories, plus one bonus novella by Best Selling Amish author, Becca Fisher: The Christmas SurpriseJoshua Zook and Sadie Miller have been dancing around their feelings for months. But just as Joshua works up the nerve to admit how much he cares for Sadie, he […]
Looking for a great Christmas gift for a family member or friend? I am excited to feature an awesome Christmas novel on my blog today! It's the first in a series called Hell's Tales, and it's just been released as an audiobook, so you have your choice of formats! Hell's Christmas has some great reviews […]
On Tour with Prism Book ToursShifting Fate Book Blast!!Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card prize pack below.Shifting Fate(Descendants #2)by Melissa WrightYA/NA Paranormal RomanceSummaryAccording to prophecy, Brianna Drake was born to save the world. The trouble is, she doesn't have the slightest idea how. Her visions should have given her the answer, but they’re beginning to […]
It's hard to believe National Novel Writing Month is over. November went by fast; it was busy and full and at times stressful, but what a ride! I wrote every day, averaging over 3,000 words per day, ending with just over 100,000 words altogether. Although I finished the rough draft of my novel, it needs […]
You’re Strong EnoughBy Kassi L. PontiousAbout the BookYou’re Strong Enough takes readers on a quest to discover who they are, why they are here, where they came from, and what their ultimate goal is. Christian writer, Kassi Pontious, shares personal experiences aimed at teaching young people that each of us is strong enough for our […]
If the ministry that brought condemnation was glorious, how much more glorious is the ministry that brings righteousness! 2 Corinthians 3:9 (NLT) What would it look like for you to be bold, transparent, free, and truly the person God created you to be? What would it look like for you to BE YOU? In this […]
Today on my blog I'm featuring the book Angel on My Mind by Shirley Wiggerman. Book Description:A love story of a different sort. Jonathan is alone trying to find himself in the world that surrounds him. He makes a vital decision for change in hopes of a much brighter future but after one night of […]
Paris, France1792Colette DeMer and her brother Pascoe are two sides of the same coin, dependent upon one another in the tumultuous world of the new Republic. Together they labor with other leaders of the sans-culottes to ensure freedom for all the downtrodden men and women of France.But then the popular uprisings turn bloody and the rhetoric proves false. […]
Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken: Volume I, Summer (Serial Novel)FREE Nov. 25 - 28th!Faith, Love, and Fried Chicken (Serial Novel)By Laura J. MarshallAbout the BookExcitement. That’s what Jaycee has been saving for since high school. With plans to leave rural Twain, Georgia, the “to where” and the “to what” have been the only questions stopping […]
Today I (Annie) am excited to welcome guest blogger Nate Worrell, who's here to discuss the exciting topic of writing contests!A sea of challenge awaits you, dear writer. It will put to test your talent and your fortitude. I have ventured into this world. I have seen nightmarish beasts and ethereal beauty. I invite you […]
Title: Shenandoah Crossings By Lisa BelcastroAbout the BookTess Roberts may live on Martha’s Vineyard, vacation spot for movie stars and presidents, but the Island feels anything but idyllic. Tess has had it with lousy dates, lying, cheating men, and the rules that forbid her from working on her family’s centuries-old schooner, Shenandoah. Lucky for Tess, […]
One of my favorite authors, Anne Elisabeth Stengl, has just released a new book in her fantasy series Tales of Goldstone Wood. I had the privilege of receiving an early copy of the novella Goddess Tithe in exchange for an honest review.Each of the stories in the series so far has seemed to me not […]
I keep posting my NaNoWriMo updates on Facebook, and then people I talk to in person keep asking me what that means and what I'm doing. So here's a little more info.www.nanowrimo.org/The idea is that you try to write at least 50,000 words of a novel between November 1st and 30th. Hundreds of thousands of […]
Today I'm featuring a guest post by author K.A. DaVur, author and founder of the publishing house Three Fates Press. Here she is to talk about her journey to publishing and what led her to start her own company.-Anniehttp://www.hunterthehorrible.com/ I once heard a saying, “The best day of a boatowner’s life is the day […]
Today I'm pleased to present a guest post about the importance of first lines and opening scenes in a novel, by author Meradeth Houston. Make sure you take a look at her books, described below. They sound fascinating!-AnnieFirst lines and Opening ScenesThe most prime real estate in your novel is the opening. Don’t get me […]
Here Today Gone TomorrowBy Carlene HavelAbout the BookDisappointed, dumped, divorced. Everything Casey Slaughter counted on is gone. While contemporaries start their families, Casey works two jobs to haul herself out of debt. Friends and family recommend a new husband to solve all her problems, but Casey resists their well-intentioned advice. Although she longs for a […]
I love travel, and so far in my life I've been to eighteen different countries. Yes, this number is tiny compared to what most of my family members can boast of, but I'm not done yet! I finally decided to post a picture from each country I've been to. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures from […]
I wrote this poem a few years back, but it describes my current state of health pretty closely. For the full effect, read with a hoarse voice and stuffed-up nose.http://newblackwoman.com/i've decided I hate the flu – i really do!the soreness and aching,the temp'rature takingwhich tries to make me a believer that i've only got a […]
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/Did you know that November is National Novel Writing Month? There's a website (www.nanowrimo.org) that organizes a huge event every year for hundreds of thousands of professional and amateur writers across the world. Basically, writers compete against themselves to see if they can write a complete novel of at least 50,000 words entirely in the […]
Visiting my blog today is author Precarious Yates, here to talk about the difficult topic of loving the unembraceable. For another look at the subject, make sure you click on the link further down to check out her book.-Annie“Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7Sometimes God puts people in our lives […]
Get 5 FREE eBooks - 2 Days Only10/17/13 and 10/18/13PLUS enter to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Why 21 Days? It’s a commonly known fact that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. You may spend 21 days trying to form a good exercise routine or kick a bad habit, but what […]
I read The Beloved Daughter on my Kindle not long ago and was deeply moved by it. The story is gritty and heartbreaking in places, but at the same time touching and inspiring. It burdened me to pray more for the people of North Korea, especially Christ's followers who have been imprisoned and are enduring […]
Floyd and I just got back from an overnight getaway in Ali Shan, one of Taiwan's beautiful mountain areas. It's famous for its spectacular sunrise, which is the main reason most people visit. (However, I must confess that in the picture below, we're standing in front of a mural!)We stayed in a nice little bed […]
Welcome To CrossReads' Fall Into Reading Book Sale!Where We Invite You to Fall into Good, Wholesome Books - and Save Money!During the week of October 7th, readers can get books by several of their favorite CrossReads Christian authors who have joined together to offer their books at bargain prices.Monday through Friday (the 7th-11th), readers can […]
Today I'm happy to host a writer friend of mine, Brad Francis, on my blog. I recently read his new book The Savvy Demon's Guide to Godly Living, and it made an impact on my life in a way few books ever have. Here's Brad to talk a little more about the story and what […]
I'm excited to feature fellow author Anne Elisabeth Stengl's new book Goddess Tithe on my blog today. I've really enjoyed all the others in the Tales of Goldstone Wood series, and I can't wait to read this one! Don't forget to enter the giveaway at the bottom for your chance to win a free copy.-AnnieTitle: […]
Title: UnEmbraceableBy: Precarious YatesAbout the BookFrom the author of "Revelation Special Ops" comes a terrifying, hauntingly real and daringly hopeful tale of betrayal and love.Leonard, a computer programmer, has a unique gift: by words alone he can calm violent situations. Which is helpful with all these kids running around the streets behaving like zombies. He […]
Today I'm excited to feature a guest post by 17-year-old author Joshua Bedford. Below he shares a brief devotional in which he discusses his passion for the Lord and for seeing people live for Him, as well as describing a little about himself and his book. Enjoy! And don't forget to take a look at […]
http://p2.la-img.com/This morning at school the electricity went out.There was a time when that wouldn't have been a big deal. Back when I was a fifth grader, it might have meant simply the inconvenience of having a slightly dimmer classroom (which perhaps wouldn't have been a very noticeable difference - I can't recall how big our […]
Here and now are the perfect place and time to get your copy of Unclaimed Legacy.Now? Because it's only 99 cents for Kindle (for the month of September only). Here? Because buying it enters you in my giveaway of the complete Time and Again trilogy (personally signed by yours truly) AND a pretty mug for […]
Floyd and I and a friend to try out a new restaurant this evening (or what we thought was a new restaurant). Have you seen No. 9 Harbor? No, it's not an address on Harbor Road; it's the restaurant across the street from Starbucks where the one we called the Prawn Palace used to stand.Well, […]
Join us over the next 12 weeks (starting August 29th) as we share Bible study topics, discussion questions, suggested reading, and activities that you can do with your kiddos! The writers at CSAHM are so excited to share with you the wonderful "Deep Blue Kids Bible" and Bible Studies that will encourage you to include […]
The Day My Parents Got Losta guest post by Susette WilliamsHas your child ever wandered off or gotten lost? When our oldest daughter was a toddler, she wandered off in a department store. Suddenly we were experiencing every parent's worst fear. Then when we found her, her tone was accusing, “You left me.”Muttering in my […]
Found AdriftBy Pauline CreedenAbout the BookWelcome fellow drifter. I don’t know about you, but I’m easily distracted. If God set me in a rowboat on the water and told me to pay attention and not let myself drift too far from the shoreline, I’m sure I’d be in the middle of the lake before I […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]
From August 9th-19th, my blog and I are participating in a "Discovery" through DiscoverAuthors.wordpress.com. Each day, I'll be featuring a different author and one of their books; the other authors will also be featuring me and each other on their blogs at the same time. Check in every day to find out about great new […]