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[vickihinze]

Fiction Finder by Julie Arduini

Have you heard of Fiction Finder? If not, you’re in for a treat! Fiction Finder comes from ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers. If you’re looking for a book to read, Fiction Finder is your source to discover great authors and titles. Maybe you’re like me and want to recall a book, but you can’t remember the title. Or the author. But you remember it was about divorce. Again, Fiction Finder…

[meezcarrie]

Character Interview with Cynthia Ruchti: The Author-Reader Connection

“Reader, I fan-girled over that author..." @cynthiaruchti & I chat with 'a reader' about the love of story & the joys of the author-reader connection! Plus, register now for #ACFWStoryfest! @ACFWTweets #readingcommunity #bloggingcommunity

Happy Thursday, reading friends! I’m delighted to share the blog today with one of my very favorite people, Cynthia Ruchti, to talk about one of my very favorite things… the unique author-reader connection in our bookish community! Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in Hope through her novels, novellas, devotions, and nonfiction, and through speaking for women’s events/retreats and writers’…

[catheswanson]

February 2023 New Christian Fiction

February 2023 New Christian Fiction Books Do you enjoy Christian Fiction?  Check out these new books from American Christian Fiction Writers  (ACFW) members on the Fiction Finder website!  More in-depth descriptions of these new Christian books can be found at fictionfinder.com –   a searchable website for the best in Christian books of every genre. Amish Romance: Every Good Gift by Kelly S.…

[jaimeshanice]

"It's all for your own safety Mr. Lockhart. We don't believe in chemical anesthesia at the institute. The impurities inhibit the cure. But, with the proper focus, the mind can overcome any amount of pain." | "There's something in the water. There's something in the fucking water!" A Cure For Wellness (2016) dir. Gore Verbinski

[thedeadthree]

AND REMEMBER: MAKE NOBLE SACRIFICES AND DONT DO ANYTHING STUPID..... PERSEY WE'RE LOOKING AT YOU. ( x )

[feliciawriter]

I have fallen in love with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (specifically Phryne and Jack) and I love seeing a picture of a country and a time that is very unfamiliar to this American--it is truly a study in sociology and anthropology. For instance, I had no clue communism and socialism were so popular in Australia after the First World War. 

But of course, the writer in me is drawn first and foremost to the dialogue. Sparkling and dynamic--a success attributed to the writers and the actors delivering the lines--it is a true tour de force! I'm sad I hadn't heard about this show earlier. 

To celebrate such delicious dialogue and striking ripostes, I've created a top ten list of my favorites!

But my number one favorite riposte from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries? "If a tree falls in the forest...." "You are very likely somewhere close by wielding the axe!" 😂 Its delivery is so delicious, but the words in the exchange are what truly delight my writer soul. 

Why? It links back to a presentation by Karen Witemeyer to my ACFW chapter on writing deep point of view. She encouraged us to circumvent clichés by personalizing them for the character rather than writing them as they're known. EX: "It was hot enough to melt butter." became for my latest character (an Army CID officer) something like "... to melt an MRE in a Humvee on the streets of Basra". 

This tweaking of the forest-falling tree adage follows exactly that directive. Twisting the old saying into something new, snappy, and completely reflecting each character's personality (both the speaker's and the hearer's). 

Bravo to the writers for the masterclass example! And yes, I geek out on writing craft. 😂🤓

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[lizzylizzie]

HEARTS STOLEN by Caryl McAdoo

Unbeknownst to loved ones, a headstrong young wife is snatched off the prairie by two Comanche braves, carried north of the Red River, and traded to their war chief for ponies. After five years, a small detail of Texas Rangers rides into camp, and she determines that day will bring freedom or death. She’ll remain captive no more. Sassy Nightengale almost gives up hope until a company of Texas Rangers rides into Bold Eagle’s peace camp. She learns they’ve come for the negotiated exchange of stolen white women, except her name isn’t on their list. Now available on amazon https://amzn.to/3DJrbJu #christianfictionwriter #cleanreads #acfwcommunity #writer #authorlife #booksofinstagram #urbanchristianfiction #aachristianfiction #bookreview #booksbooksbooks #acfw #reading #christianwriter #booklove #writing #historicalromance #kindle #newrelease #kindlefree #romanticsuspense #christianhistoricalfiction #christiansuspense #bibliophile #contemporarywomensfiction #kindledeals #romance #cozymystery #writerslife #allauthor #christianbookstor

[christine-sunderland]

Singing the Song of Freedom, a Birthday Melody

I’m pleased to announce that American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) has published my birthday post, Singing the Song of Freedom, about how Christian novelists sing the song of freedom to the world with our words, lighting the dark with beauty, truth, and goodness. Thank you, ACFW!

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A Murder of Aspic Proportions (A Sunflower Café Mystery Book 2) by Amy Lillard

Book Details: 

Title: A Murder of Aspic Proportions 

Series: A Sunflower Café Mystery Book 2

Author: Amy Lillard

Publisher: Kensington Books

Pages: 259

Release Date:  

Genre: Amateur Sleuth Mysteries/Cozy Mystery

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Book Description:

Twenty-something Sissy Yoder never imagined herself running her Aunt Bethel’s café, but her help is needed, so she’s making a go of it. And she must admit that life in tiny Yoder has been anything but dull–she’s already solved one homicide—after being named the prime suspect in the case! Enjoying a peaceful respite after all that excitement, Sissy just wants to write her advice column, hang out with her loyal Yorkie, Duke, and procure some of local farmer Walt Summers’ scrumptious “To Die For” tomatoes for the Sunshine Café’s menu. But when the unsavory Summers–resented by just about everyone in town–turns up murdered in his garden shed, it’s up to Sissy to roll up her sleeves, dig for some clues, and weed out the culprit . . .

My Thoughts: Perfect Cozy Mystery

This was a perfect cozy mystery for sure! Sissy, Aunt Bethel and Duke make the perfect sleuths that kept me wondering "who done it" while keeping a smile on my face. While visualizing Aunt Bethel in a few of the situations had me laughing out loud, the mystery kept me guessing and took me quite some time to figure everything out. 

A Murder of Aspic Proportions is a cute mystery mixed with a little romance and some wonderful characters. Add to that some great quotes and you have a real winner of a story.  

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.  All comments and opinions are voluntary and completely my own.

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About the Author: Amy Lillard

Amy loves nothing more than a good book. Except for her family...and maybe homemade tacos...and nail polish. But reading and writing are definitely high on the list.

Born and bred in Mississippi, Amy is a transplanted Southern Belle who now lives in Oklahoma with her deputy husband, their genius son, two spoiled cats, and one very lazy beagle. Oh, and don't forget the stray kitty that has taken up residence on her front porch. ^..^

When she's not creating quirky characters and happy endings, she's chauffeuring her prodigy to guitar lessons, orchestra concerts and baseball practice. She has a variety of hobbies, but her favorite is whatever gets her out of housework.

Amy also writes contemporary romances under the pen name Amie Louellen.

An award winning author, Amy is a member of RWA and ACFW. She loves to hear from readers. You can find her on Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Twitter, Goodreads, and Pinterest. For links to the various sites, check her website: www.amylillardbooks.com.

[mishaelwitty]

Get to Know the Author: Learn How to Pronounce Mishael

A couple of years ago, I finished an email course on website optimization as part of my ACFW membership. One of the first things the instructor asked me was, “How do you pronounce Mishael?” After I gave her the short answer on how to say my name, I shared the full, long story of how I got the name, what it means, etc. She said, “That would be a great thing to put on your website. People who…

[405blazeitt]

a cure for wellness was almost good

it was really nice to look at (i'm surprised i can't find more gifsets or edits about the circle/reflection imagery), which would've been enough to make up for the story being derivative, but ending it like that was so weak.

over 2 hours of weird, eerie vibes and psychological horror (complete with EELS, which are their own slime bucket of symbolism), all to lead up to <spoilers> the most straightforward attempted incestuous rape scene with the lead man fighting the main man villain to save the girl. and then the last bit with the corporate heads feels like an afterthought instead of nicely tying the themes together. </spoilers>

would recommend for the visuals, but if you want an interesting story then watch Shutter Island because aCfW was basically that but boring and slightly longer.

[mydarlingstarling]

[bishops-severed-torso]

A Cure for Wellness (2016) dir. Gore Verbinski