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Introducing inspirational author, Paula Mowery

Paula Mowery, Author From the time I met Paula online, I’ve felt a kinship with her as a pastor’s wife and homeschool Mama. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce my readers to her...

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Write riveting historical fiction

Want to write riveting historical fiction? Head on over to my hubpage and add your two cents. What did I miss? Anything? Write riveting historical fiction. Add your comments either here or at the hub!...

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Erica’s Edition: Vikings!

Today’s blog post is brought to you by my hard-working intern, Erica Graphman! Take it away, Erica! I’ve always been a huge fan of history—I actually considered majoring in it until my dad pointed out...

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Book Review: Take this Cup by Bodie & Brock Thoene

I have been reading Bodie Thoene since her release of The Gates of Zion in 1986. She is truly the reason why I fell  deeply in love with Christian Historical fiction. She didn’t disappoint me in this...

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The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott — 4 out of 5 stars

Click to buy I love historical fiction and when it features a strong and feisty heroine who is true to her ideals, I think I like it most. This book fit the bill. Alice is a farm girl with a...

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Strong Girl: Malala Yousafzai

Click to order Imagine riding the bus home from school and being ambushed by the taliban because you blog about girls getting an education. This is what happened to Malala Yousafzai on a Tuesday,...

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The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron: 4.5/5 stars

Click image to order book If you enjoy WWII fiction, you’ll want to read Cambron’s book, The Butterfly and the Violin. This love story is about an art gallery owner’s search for a haunting painting...

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Would C. S. Lewis be too distracted to write today?

C.S. Lewis hard at work I love reading about the writing habits of great writers. Maybe it’s because I’m looking for that one secret element that made them great. I guess there is one secret that’s...

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One of my favorite historical fiction authors, Susan F. Craft, releases new...

I’m so excited about Susan F. Craft’s new book, Laurel. I love Susan’s writing so much I read this compelling story in one sitting! I couldn’t put it down. The book is about a young couple whose...

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The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry

Order at Amazon Order at Barnes and Noble Order at Kregel Since I’ve been overbooked, I asked a friend of mine, Joe Fausnight, to read and review this book for me. Here’s his take: Captain Greene was...

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Introducing inspirational author, Paula Mowery

Paula Mowery, Author From the time I met Paula online, I’ve felt a kinship with her as a pastor’s wife and homeschool Mama. I’m very pleased to have the opportunity to introduce my readers to her...

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Image may be NSFW.
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Write riveting historical fiction

Want to write riveting historical fiction? Head on over to my hubpage and add your two cents. What did I miss? Anything? Write riveting historical fiction. Add your comments either here or at the hub!...

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Erica’s Edition: Vikings!

Today’s blog post is brought to you by my hard-working intern, Erica Graphman! Take it away, Erica! I’ve always been a huge fan of history—I actually considered majoring in it until my dad pointed out...

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Book Review: Take this Cup by Bodie & Brock Thoene

I have been reading Bodie Thoene since her release of The Gates of Zion in 1986. She is truly the reason why I fell  deeply in love with Christian Historical fiction. She didn’t disappoint me in this...

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The Daring Ladies of Lowell by Kate Alcott — 4 out of 5 stars

Click to buy I love historical fiction and when it features a strong and feisty heroine who is true to her ideals, I think I like it most. This book fit the bill. Alice is a farm girl with a...

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Strong Girl: Malala Yousafzai

Click to order Imagine riding the bus home from school and being ambushed by the taliban because you blog about girls getting an education. This is what happened to Malala Yousafzai on a Tuesday,...

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The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron: 4.5/5 stars

Click image to order book If you enjoy WWII fiction, you’ll want to read Cambron’s book, The Butterfly and the Violin. This love story is about an art gallery owner’s search for a haunting painting...

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Would C. S. Lewis be too distracted to write today?

C.S. Lewis hard at work I love reading about the writing habits of great writers. Maybe it’s because I’m looking for that one secret element that made them great. I guess there is one secret that’s...

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Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

One of my favorite historical fiction authors, Susan F. Craft, releases new...

I’m so excited about Susan F. Craft’s new book, Laurel. I love Susan’s writing so much I read this compelling story in one sitting! I couldn’t put it down. The book is about a young couple whose...

View Article

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

The Methuselah Project by Rick Barry

Order at Amazon Order at Barnes and Noble Order at Kregel Since I’ve been overbooked, I asked a friend of mine, Joe Fausnight, to read and review this book for me. Here’s his take: Captain Greene was...

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