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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...
Valentine’s Day: Love Celebrated or Love Lost?
Valentine's Day: Love Celebrated or Love Lost? Valentine's Day stands as a beacon of love for many, a time when affection is expressed in its most heartfelt form. Yet, for others, it's a stark reminder of love's complexities and the heartaches endured. This dichotomy...
February 2024 ACFW New Releases
February 2024 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Finally Forever by Karin Beery -- Former competitive dancer Caroline Novak dreams of leaving the corporate world to work with...
New Year Reflections: Finding Purpose Beyond Possessions and Addressing Inequality
Embracing Life’s True Meaning in the New Year As I contemplate my New Year’s resolutions, the concept of finding true meaning in life beyond material possessions resonates deeply with me. I’ve been thinking about my goals, both professionally and personally. A sermon...
January 2024 ACFW New Releases
January 2024 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: The Love Penalty by Carolyn Miller -- With her fondness for tattoos and spider jewelry Sylvie Miles is used to being pre-judged...
Join NaNoWriMo 2023 and Discover Rise of the Y by Angela D. Shelton
Unleash Your Story November is here, and with it comes an electrifying opportunity for aspiring writers around the globe: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) 2023. For those unfamiliar, NaNoWriMo is an annual, internet-based creative writing project that...
November 2023 ACFW New Releases
November 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: 12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick -- Law student Amanda Reno is stuck in her tiny hometown in Kentucky for Christmas...