Between the Covers of a Book
Mixed Bags by Melody Carlson
It’s June 21st, time for the Teen FIRST blog tour!(Join our alliance! Click the button!) Every 21st, we will feature an author and his/her latest Teen fiction book’s FIRST chapter! Melody Carlson and her book: Mixed Bags (Carter House Girls, Book 1) Zondervan (May 1, 2008) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: In sixth grade, Melody Carlson…
The Hunted by Mike Dellosso
He’s back for the CFBA tour. You can read my interview with Mike here and my review here. He’s also written a blog post for me about his cancer and writing interruptions. Continue down for more info on The Hunted if you’re not convinced to run out and buy it! Okay, you don’t have to…
Bookclub Kit
Ever thought of starting a book club? I did several months ago! I figured it was about time I crawl out from behind my computer and meet with real people face to face, and I wasn’t interested in playing Bunko. I thought a book club was the perfect solution and the good people at Christian…
Having a Mary Heart in Martha World by Joanna Weaver
I struggle with being a Martha. My mind is always going with things I should be doing. It’s hard to just rest, especially hard to just rest before the Lord, but I know it is soooo needed, especially if I’m to do and be all he has called me to do and be. Then why…
I Heart Bloomberg by Melody Carson
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing I Heart Bloomberg David C. Cook (April 1, 2008) by Melody Carlson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Carlson is the best-selling author of more than 100 books for adults, children, and teens, including three of her latest, These Boots Weren’t Made For Walking, A Mile In My…
I’ve Got a Bone to Pick up Here on my Soap Box!
Nothing frustrates me more than reading a book filled with lazy writing. I’m talking about dialogue tags and telling. So and so “said eagerly, or demanded or protested,” so and so “felt defensive, violated, etc.” Anyone whose been studying the craft of writing for some time will tell you to nix the dialogue tags when…
With Endless Sight by Allison Pittman
With Endless Sight by Allison Pittman For all you historical lovers out there, here’s a book for you! Belleville, Illinois and Wyoming Territories, 1861 Born into a life of privilege, fourteen-year-old Belinda never questions her security, even as she leaves Illinois with her family to discover new adventures in the Oregon Territory. But when disaster…
Attack of the Spider Bots Episode 2 by Robert West
Star-Fighters Beamer, Ghoulie, and Scilla follow a strange clanking sound in their cave labyrinth and stumble onto a screaming one-eyed monster that chases them into a huge cavern enclosing a fully animated miniature world. Their search for the person who created that world leads them on a wild adventure to a palatial mansion within a…
Writing Mom: Tina Forkner part 2
I can’t remember how Tina and I first met online, but she soon became a kindred spirit. Then I heard her share her testimony at ACFW and I became an instant fan. This is Tina’s second interview here .Be sure you don’t miss her first! How does writing while unpublished differ from writing under a…
Ruby Among Us
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Ruby Among Us (WaterBrook Press May 20, 2008) by Tina Ann Forkner Come back on Friday to read my interview with Tina and a chance to win her book! Tina Ann Forkner writes contemporary fiction that challenges and inspires. Originally from Oklahoma, she graduated with…