This debut novel by Terry Overton was the recipient of the Firebird Book Award for Cross-Genre, Socio-Political Fiction, and Women’s Fiction (April 2021). Both Sides of the Border reveals the truth about the state of turmoil and threat in Mexico and the untold stories of immigrants, or “travelers” who bravely hopped aboard “el tren de…
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Amberly Neese: Common Grounds, Part 1
In her new Bible study, Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences, author, speaker, and humorist Amberly Neese leads women in a study of sibling rivalries in Scripture so that all members of God’s family can find a safe place to come together to navigate conflict and heal relationships. Whether it is in politics, the professional…
When Valleys Bloom Again by Pat Jeanne Davis
Q&A with Pat Jeanne Davis for Family Fiction Magazine, March 2020 Romance Issue Q. What is the plot of When Valleys Bloom Again? As war approaches in 1939 Abby Stapleton’s safety is under threat. Her father, a British diplomat, insists she go back to America until the danger passes. Abby vows to return to her…
The Stars in April by Peggy Wirgau
My debut novel, The Stars in April, is based on the true story of a twelve-year-old Titanic survivor, Ruth Becker. Released on March 30, 2021 by IlluminateYA, the book has been honored with a Starred Review from School Library Journal. In 2012, during the hundredth anniversary of the ship’s sinking, I discovered among the survivors…
Barb Roose: Breakthrough, Part 2
Part 2 of an Interview with Barb Roose,Author of Breakthrough For some, Christianity is a long list of rules to be followed, and it’s hard to be a “good Christian” because it always seems you’re breaking one of those rules. In Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ (Abingdon Women), popular women’s conference speaker and author Barb…
Bonnie Engstrom: How NOT to Write a New Series
How not to write a series! By Bonnie Engstrom I’ve been planning to write about this subject for a long time and now that The Candy Cane Series is finally complete I am following through with my intent. Most authors will write a trilogy or maybe a five book series. Those are the smart ones!…