Do you have a favorite Bible verse? I don’t. How is that even possible? So many verses are favorites, I can’t choose only one. Psalm 31:14-15 is among them. But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands. In most of my books, a favorite…
A Cup of Water
It All Came Together at a Perfectly Arranged Time by Liana George
Whenever I hear someone ask an author, ‘What inspired you to write your novel?’ my ears perk up. Like the interviewer, I’m curious to know: What was the motivating factor that caused them to shed blood, sweat, and tears to create their masterpiece? A personal experience? A story in the newspaper? A stirring from the…
Living in a World Where There are Octobers by Alyssa Schwarz
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L. M. Montgomery I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t agree more. I think we can all think of that perfect fall day: deep blue sky, golden leaves rustling in the breeze, the smells of apple cider and mulling spices wafting…
Imagine Going Back in Time by Izzy James
I grew up in coastal Virginia, which also happens to be historic Virginia. Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown were visited every year on field trips at school. I’ve always been fascinated by colonial times. A couple of years ago, while visiting my daughter at the Coast Guard base in Yorktown, once again I took a walk…
October 2021 New Book Releases
October 2021 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary: Perfectly Arranged by Liana George — Can Nicki risk letting go of her well-ordered life plans and embrace what God has perfectly arranged? (General Contemporary from Scrivenings Press LLC) Contemporary Romance: Tacos for Two by…
Cowboys & Horses on the Beach by Shannon Taylor Vannatter
I’ve long wanted to set a story on the beach. But my usual publisher only wants cowboys on a ranch romance from me. In 2020, I signed on as Acquisitions and Content Editor for Scrivenings Press. When my friend/the owner decided to publish novella collections, I got the opportunity to be in the first one….
All About Change by Gail Kittleson
Sometimes life throws us a proverbial curve ball and we swing wildly. Watching professional baseball players do this always makes me think, “But they’re professionals! Why can’t they see it’s a curve ball?” My husband patiently re-explains that this is what makes the sport so interesting. Great pitchers can deceive even the best of players…
I’m Glad I’m Not God by Carol McClain
I’m glad I’m not God. He’s got more on his plate then I could ever handle. A case in point: I had a foster daughter once. Thirty years ago. One thing I learned from this was God has not called me into foster care. Because of my six-month stint with my foster daughter, I admire…
Weighed Down by Laurie Boulden
Greetings, everyone. My name is Laurie Boulden. In my book Weighed Down: A Love Story Worth Lifting Up, Avery struggles with her weight and her perception of self-image and worth. While I don’t have a romance story (yet; please Lord, there is still time), the struggle with being overweight is very real to me. About…
Praying for Revival
If people who are called by the name of the Lord will humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, they will hear from heaven. He will forgive their sins and restore their land (2 Chronicles 7:14). We are never beyond the reach of a kind and sovereign God. When we…