Wake Up Call - Part 3 is part of a series of blogs posted on my website.  In this blog I share the urgency in the voice of God that woke me up late one night.  It is an urgent and timely call for us to examine our hearts, get our focus firmly set on Jesus and do what He has called and equipped us to in these last days.  There is a saying, "there's no time like the present".  I couldn't have said it better myself.  There really is…

Review by Lauren S. Smith

If you're wondering what you can give a child that will make the most positive difference in his or her life, you can begin by giving a gift that will teach them diversity. Matthew Gollub has been writing children's books for years and each one teaches how life is different for each and every one of us. Some of his books have become classics and The Jazz Fly 2, The Jungle Pachanga is destined for…

Has anyone caught on to the fact that I am a big Lee Goldberg and Mr. Monk fan? Hopefully you have , but don’t take the comments Imake in this post on Mr. Monk on the Road as those of a homer or stalker. EverythingI am about to write is dead on target. This is probably the best Monk novelthat Lee Goldberg has written by far, plain and simple, flat out awesome! Tothe book flaps:

“Monk's out on the open highway-but crime is a hitchhikerthat won't be…

I'm hosting two author chats on January 12.  The first one is at 12:00 noon EST and the second at 7:00 PM EST.  Go to the home page on my website http://hankquense.com and click on one of the two registration widgets.  You'll be entered into a drawing for a grand prize.  There'll…

I tried several times to convince the publisher of the 1st book in my series to convert it to an e-book. I'm looking at converting the rest of my series for Kindle, but without Allon Book 1, the series won't be complete.

I've asked for help for anyone who would like to see a YA fantasy in Kindle to go to the Amazon page for Allon Book 1 and click on the 'e-book request' button. Perhaps they'll listen to others.

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Have been away from my work since November 13 when I went to Ohio to say goodbye to Dancing Doris, my 93 year old mother who is now dancing in Heaven.  My nine brothers and sisters were all with me when Mother made the leap.  She was as prolific with her writing as she was with producing children.  She wrote a poem for each of her own major life events and for those of her family and friends.  Her grandchildren each chose one of her poems to read at the funeral.  My son Raphael is living in…

Today at Grace Elliot's blog Joselyn Vaughan is interviewed about her latest contemporary romance 'Courting Sparks.'

A romance featuring fire-fighters (wink x)

http://graceelliot-author.blogspot.com

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First Impressions by Michelle Sutton

If you are looking for straight up romance from a Christianworldview, Michelle Sutton is the author for you. First Impressions is thefirst in the Tombstone Treasures Trilogy, a series of romance novels whosemain characters work in the historic town of Tombstone, many as part time actors that helpbring a sense of authenticity to this…

Writing is akin to Playing Dolls

I woke up this morning in an “aha!” moment- I had the great realization that writing is akin to playing dolls. This goes for the guys too! I played with Tressy, Penny Brite and Barbie-I am also showing my age.  The men I…

Just Add Water – Review by Martha A. Cheves, Author of Stir, Laugh, Repeat

On January 31, 2011 to be exact. 

Tired of reading scifi and fantasy stories that take themselves too seriously?  Zaftan…

I have to admit I really enjoy it when my friends on the differentsocial networks make book recommendations to me. This one, The Encounter byWayne C. Rodgers was definitely an interesting find. The recommendation camefrom a friend on Goodreads and the referral stated, ”This guy can write, checkit out.” I took him at his word, cranked up the Kindle and did just…

Grace Elliot compared to Georgette Heyer!

New Review posted .

"This is set to be a rollicking good, period romantic saga, although the hints are there that some darker forces and undertones are just waiting in the wings.…

I just tried to send the piece I did about bad dinner party guests to my Facebook page, and nothing happened.  It might have been the script it's in (it's copied from a Word document).  I got it onto Twitter okay.  I'm not going to re-type the whole article, I'm just going to suggest below a couple of crap dinner party guests, and sent it to FB.  If you've read my last article about bad dinner party guests, no need to read this one, unless you want to.  And I'd be most flattered if you…

You’re finally doing it; you’re having a formal dinner party.  The scene is set.  The table is set.  The antique silverware you inherited from your grandmother is gleaming.  The bread rolls are in their wicker basket that has been…

Join Becky Due, author of the contemporary romance novel, The Dumpster: One Woman’s Search for Love (Due Publications), as she virtually tours the blogosphere February 1 – February 25 2011 to talk about her new…