Four years ago, after my husband’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis, I maintained a stoic front. In my heart, I believed God and took Him at His word. I knew He cared about what was happening to my husband. To me. That He was still available, able, and in control of every aspect of our lives….
A Cup of Water
Re-Imagining the American Dream by Laura DeNooyer
Entrepreneur blood runs in my family. Sons of immigrant farmers, my grandfather and his brother went from rags to riches in the automobile business in the 1920s, creating a prosperous family legacy. In contrast, I harbored a muse. I had a story in me, but didn’t know which one. Nevertheless, I went practical and chose…
Repent & Remember
Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. ~ Revelation 2:5 Always remember the first thoughts and feelings you had when you were first born again. It’s so easy to forget…
Longing to Love My Neighbor
I long to share my whole heart, But sometimes I am scared. I long to really listen to another’s story, But sometimes I wonder if I’m worthy. I long to share my feelings, But then I fear they won’t care. I long to offer my hand to help, But figure they will say ‘No…
Favorite Bible Verse by Terri Wangard
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…
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….