Encouragement for When You Can’t Stop Circling the Pool
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Encouragement for When You Can’t Stop Circling the Pool

I’m trying to incorporate an intentional time of quiet reading that isn’t for entertainment, review, or writing help, but for my own growth. One of the books mentioned if you try to be spontaneous about it, there isn’t a great success to accomplishing reading time, and I’m finding that to be true. But I digress….

Tricia Goyer’s Beyond Hope’s Valley Contest and Party
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Tricia Goyer’s Beyond Hope’s Valley Contest and Party

Celebrate with Tricia and enter to win a custom-made Amish Wall hanging in the colors of your choice … and much more! One fortunate winner will receive:   Custom Amish Wall Hanging {You choose the colors!}  An Amish Doll {Sweet.}  Amish-made basket {It’s picnic season!}  Doilies, potholder and an Amish cookbook {All items form Bird-in-Hand, PA!} …

Book Review: Tricia Goyer’s Beyond Hope’s Valley
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Book Review: Tricia Goyer’s Beyond Hope’s Valley

Tricia Goyer presents the third book in her Big Sky series, Beyond Hope’s Valley. It continues Marianna Sommer’s journey where she returns to her Indiana Amish roots for her brother’s wedding, and preparing for her own wedding to Aaron Zook. Although being Aaron’s bride has been her dream since she was a little girl, returning…

COTT: Carol Moncado Shares Where Character Ideas Come From
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COTT: Carol Moncado Shares Where Character Ideas Come From

This week, COTT is featuring a Clash of Leading Ladies. But just how are interesting characters born? Here’s one author’s experience. Welcome Carol Moncado. Do you ever wonder how authors come up with their characters? I’ve heard of authors who fashion their main characters after a barista at their favorite coffee shop or some guy…