"La Belle Americaine" is a phrase often repeated in this story. It appears in the diary which Abby Long finds hidden in a beautiful antique desk she buys at auction. But it isn't used to describe the person I believe is the truly "Beautiful American" in this story. Jasmine is a slave who providentially comes … Continue reading Impossibilities and Possibilities: a Review of The Beautiful American by Marilyn Holdsworth
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Lora-Beth Barnett has been my (Mary's) friend longer than I have known my husband. We are honored that she chose to share her story with us and our blog readers. A few months ago I went to the doctor to get some prescriptions renewed. I happened to mention that even though I was well past … Continue reading Cancer Lite is still Cancer Guest Post by Lora-Beth Barnett
I intended to make this a review of Shawn Lamb's book All0n, Book 1. Instead it morphed as I wrote it into a personal view of what makes good Christian fantasy/SciFi. Though I have written fiction, I usually write nonfiction. I read fiction, such as The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, War and Peace, … Continue reading Can Fantasy/SciFi Be Christian? by Michael J. Findley
I was given a copy of the book by the author's publicist. If you dismiss Christian fiction as sappy or shallow or "chick lit," you'll miss really fine books like this one. It isn't really a romance. It's certainly not women's fiction. Several male characters get a lot of ink, men flawed, fine, and being … Continue reading Causing and Calming Storms: A Review of Summer Storms by Rebekah Lyn
Allon is the first in a fantasy/allegory series by Shawn Lamb. The biggest mystery is who you can and cannot trust. Lamb presents characters, some only briefly, but startles us with their motives and revelations of good or bad character, and the consequences of their actions. Beware of jumping to conclusions. Some things are predictable … Continue reading Mysteries, Characters and Distractions: A review of Allon by Shawn Lamb
Whoa! All of a sudden Findley Family Video has thirty-six titles? How can anyone keep them all straight? Well, here's how, with this handy catalog of all our ebook offerings: Antidisestablishmentarianism Illustrated Antidisestablishmentarianism "Why Go to the American Wilderness?" Contains the Preface, Introduction, and first chapter of the complete plain text version of the book. … Continue reading Serials and Samples
Many friends and blog readers may be offended that I have read and am reviewing a book sometimes classified as "Christian Horror." Calling it an oxymoron or worse, some people say horror has no place in Christianity. What is appropriate to write and call Christian is a big area of disagreement. Workshops, seminars and conferences … Continue reading Bringing Light, Casting Shadows: A Review of Lisa Grace’s Angel in the Shadows
Daddy grew watermelons in his garden—Black Diamond Watermelons— gorilla sized, not the striped tabby-kitty varieties we see in stores now. A watermelon is a wondrous thing—a vegetable, experts say. Daddy plopped seeds about the size of my pinky fingernail into the ground and then irrigated the rows. Botanists tell me when you plant a watermelon, … Continue reading THE POWER IN A WATERMELON SEED Guest Blog by Ada Brownell
Likely to be the most popular movie of all time, The Avengers doesn't need any hype from me, just as Captain America doesn't think anybody would ask him to join a group of heroes to save the world. He wonders if he isn't a little old fashioned. Phil (paraphrasing, and there will be more about … Continue reading Review of The Avengers
I started to "meet" many modern authors through the joys of Internet groups for authors, readers and writers. So I started to read their books. I am especially interested in Indie Christian Writers, and I wanted to help them by writing reviews to post on places like Amazon and Goodreads. Please don't think I'm joining … Continue reading Righting Sew Reel Ayes Reed Passed Yore Tie Till
A review of Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers Perhaps I was the only remaining Christian female on the planet who had not read this book. The parallels to both the biblical book of Hosea and a human’s relationship to God are beautiful and valuable. It is almost a perfect allegory of the rocky relationship we … Continue reading “I’m Going Home.”
Pastor George McVey recently started a new blog, "Ask Pastor George," which you can see here: http://askpastorgeorge.wordpress.com/ Here is a sample of what we can expect from Pastor George, who will soon be releasing what sounds like a classic Western with more than a touch of romance. As a pastor and revivalist one of the … Continue reading Guest Post by Pastor George McVey — Hearing God Speak
About a month ago I read that a classical education indoctrinates a student into Socialism. If The Republic of Plato is held up as the goal of classical education then that is certainly true. Plato's completely man-centered "ideal society" could very well be the government of the Anti-Christ. With the idea that you keep your … Continue reading The Republic of Plato: A Review
The last book review I did brought up some interesting questions about a book review. Book reviews are different from most other forms of writing in several ways. First, whether a book review is printed in a print magazine, newspaper or electronically in a blog or on facebook, the first few lines will be printed … Continue reading So, What Is a Book Review Anyway?
Welcome once again to our Guest Blogger, Author Joana James. You’ll find that the longer the mind contemplates sin, the easier it is to get past your misgivings and do it. Lesson: Renew your mind quickly! I often wonder how serial killers, rapists, pedophiles and other unsavory characters find the gall within themselves to commit … Continue reading Conceived in the Mind
We are privileged today to host Evelyn Puerto on our blog. She contacted us by email and offered us this article, and we are so glad she did. “I don’t ever want to go back to school. I can’t go back there!” How many of us have heard our children make the same complaint? How … Continue reading Guest Post by Evelyn Puerto: We Can’t Just Swim Through Life Like a Fish
If you search for a book, you might go to a library or a bookstore. You might be looking for a magazine or newspaper, or even searching online for an ebook. As you search, you will find that modern fiction dominates. In some places, such as used bookstores, you will find hundreds of fiction books … Continue reading War And Peace: A Book Review
Anjaline was born in Quito, Ecuador. That’s what drew me to the book, because I worked with a sweet young woman who came from Ecuador. We became good friends. From a festival of fruit and flowers Anjaline is pulled away to British Columbia by her stepfather’s work. Anjaline reacts in typical teenage fashion, storming … Continue reading Review of Sweet Love by Amy McGuire
Findley Family Video now has 24 Titles to offer readers in the e-book realm. Another author I told that to responded by saying "Holy Moley," and called us "Prolific." Perhaps I should explain. We have decided to give readers a taste of some of our longer works, excerpts at a lower price so you can … Continue reading Twenty-Four Titles by Findley Family Video
I have only "discovered" Pinterest within about the last month. Previously, I knew that non-writing friends, especially females, gushed about it. Sometimes I ignore what females gush about because it usually has to do with shopping and I dislike shopping. One friend said she couldn't believe I would be on Pinterest. But several author … Continue reading Pinterest Is My New Interest
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