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Celebrating a Milestone: My Book is a Finalist in the Inaugural ACFW Kid Lit Contest!
Celebrating a Milestone: My Book is a Finalist in the Inaugural ACFW Kid Lit Contest! I am beyond thrilled to share some exciting news with all of you! My book has been named a finalist in the very first American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Kid Lit Contest in the...
July 2024 ACFW New Releases
Contemporary Romance: Renee by Sandra Ardoin — A bake-off competition can change widow Renee Burnette’s life and mend a frayed friendship. As the bake-off competition intensifies, Renee’s office relationships are strained, her sweet son becomes unruly, and the rift...
Trust in the Lord: Finding Guidance Through “Salvaged” – A YA Contemporary Christian Novel
Introduction: Unveiling the Themes and Scriptures of “Salvaged” Exploring Key Themes and Scriptures in “Salvaged” “Salvaged” is a captivating Young Adult (YA) Contemporary Christian novel that beautifully integrates essential Bible verses. Among these, Proverbs 3:5-6...
June 2024 ACFW New Releases
June 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical: Petra: An Unbroken Legacy by Lisa L. Dorsey -- Embark on a journey through time and faith. Witness as the survival of a family's faith intertwines...
Why Diane E. Samson Writes Young Adult Fantasy
Exploring The Timeless Appeal of Young Adult Themes “No book is really worth reading at the age of ten which is not equally (and often far more) worth reading at the age of fifty.” –C.S. Lewis Many people, including my family members, often ask when I'll move from...
May 2024 ACFW New Releases
May 2024 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: A Cameo for a Cowgirl by Carolyn Miller -- Welcome to Three Creek Ranch, home of the James family for over a hundred years, complete...
Exploring the End of the World Through Story
When and How Will It End? Have you ever met someone fascinated with the end of the world? While I'm not obsessed, I love a good disaster movie or post-apocalyptic story and exploring the end of the world through story. This interest might trace back to my childhood in...
April 2024 ACFW New Releases
April 2024 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Love in Tandem by Becca Kinzer -- She’s perfectly content leading a quiet life in her small hometown. He’s an adventurer with...
March 2024 ACFW New Releases
March 2024 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: For Better or For Granted by Amy R. Anguish -- Divorce was never in the plans for Genevieve Stewart. Only four years into marriage,...
St. Patrick’s Day: What lies beyond the parades and green beer?
St. Patrick’s Day: A Celebration of Faith, Heritage, and Green As March unfolds, the world dons its emerald hues and gathers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day—a vibrant and spirited occasion that transcends borders and unites hearts. But beyond the sea of green attire...