Book contest winners

10.24.08

Congratulations to Jeni and Yan. They both won a copy of The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner. Enjoy! Next contest: this book. Have a great weekend everyone! (By the way, I'm still on my Twitter fast. I'm shocked and impressed with my own self discipline. I had no idea I could ...

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Book tour: The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner

10.17.08

Readers, I'm happy to offer The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner as my next book giveaway. From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Meissner's newest novel is potentially life-changing, the kind of inspirational fiction that prompts readers to call up old friends, lost loves or fallen-away family members to tell them that all ...

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On my nightstand: September 2008

9.23.08

For enjoyment: So Brave, Young and Handsome by Leif Enger The Fruit of My Lipstick by Shelley Adina (This young adult novel magically appeared in my mail. Did I sign on for a book tour?) For learning: The Lolita Effect (The Media Sexualization of Young Girls and What We Can Do about ...

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Yet another reason to spend every waking moment on the ‘puter: Christian Fiction Online magazine launches

7.1.08

Love fiction? Me too. Many happy clicks await you here at this new online magazine. I know because I was just there scoping it out and yet now I must drag myself away from the computer. Because the 3 year old wants to go play outside. (What's that all about? ...

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Books for writers

3.31.08

Sorry for the lack of images. Problem within the template, not due to laziness on my part. Writers need books. Here are my favorites: On Writing Well (The Classic Guide to Writing Non-Fiction) by William Zinsser. An overview of different non-fiction pieces - sports, memoir, travel articles, etc. Zinsser explains the use ...

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