> CONGRATULATIONS to Camille!!! You are the winner of Myra Johnson’s book, One Imperfect Christmas.Enjoy. Note to readers: It’s not too late to be included in the drawing for Mary E. DeMuth’s book, A Slow Burn. Enter here. Contest ends Friday, October 9 at noon.
>Welcome to Jenny B. Jones – Fun Interview and Book Giveaway of JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME
>Welcome, Jenny! First off, let me say, I loved Just Between You and Me. Before we get started, I need to tell my readers that you need to read all the way to the end. There you will find my review of Jenny’s book AND a chance for you to win the book!!! Café: Jenny, you have a gift for …
>Introducing Debut Author MYRA JOHNSON with AN IMPERFECT CHRISTMAS
>I’ve anticipated having my friend, Myra Johnson, here at the café for months. This time last year we both lamented whether we would EVER be published. Myra got the first contract, and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier. I’m looking at her to pave the way! Myra’s first book – from Abingdon Press – officially releases TODAY, but it’s actually …
>ACFW BOTY (Book of the Year) Finalists
>In less than two months, five hundred or more writers will converge on Denver for the annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference. It’s a highlight of my year for many reasons, but one of the most exciting things about the conference is recognition of the winners of two contests sponsored by ACFW: The Genesis winners (for unpublished authors) and the …
>Guest Reviewer at Novel Reviews Today
>My review of Patti Lacy’s What the Bayou Saw is being featured at Novel Reviews (part of the Novel Journey community). Hope to see you there.
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – World’s Best Scones!
>A week or so ago I read The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society (Mary Ann Schaffer and Annie Barrows). Oh my! Just a delightful book, set in London and on Guernsey, one of the Channel Isles. Written entirely in correspondence, it was an unusual presentation of story, but one which drew me in at once. The year is 1946 …
>Book Reviews: SUMMER OF LIGHT and RETURN POLICY
>As promised, I’ve got a couple of reviews for you today—books by male authors. Just keeping the balance here. Summer of Light. This book is not a new release (2007, Bethany House), but I’ve just now discovered W. Dale Cramer’s writing and am delighted that I chose this one as my introduction to his fine novels. Mick Brannigan, a construction …
>BATTLE OF THE SEXES
>So, I’ve been thinking about which I like more . . . male authors or female. Do I choose one over the other? Do I gravitate toward the straightforward, often plot driven books that guys are known for? Or the more character driven, emotional books associated with female authors? Looking over our bookshelves, there are probably more books by male …
>REVIEW OF HOW SWEET IT IS by Alice Wisler
>It is my pleasure to bring you How Sweet It Is by Alice Wisler (Bethany House. 2009). This book is a little like taking a walk along a lovely mountain path. There are rocks to watch for, bends in the road that lead to unknown vistas, an incline or two that has to be climbed, but the sights and sounds …
>Encore Review of THE SHAPE OF MERCY by Susan Meissner plus a chance to win the book!
>Today I’m happy to share with you an encore review that I did of Susan Meissner’s lovely novel, The Shape of Mercy. An extra bonus this time—you have a chance to win a signed-by-the-author copy of a Limited Edition Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) of the book. It’s gorgeous, folks! To enter the contest please leave a comment on this post …