Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
Happy New Year! Today I’m sharing my favorite non fiction read of the year. I choose this out of the reviewed books I tackled in 2013. Yesterday I unveiled Raspberries and Vinegar as my favorite fiction read. Again, this wasn’t an easy choice. I loved Undaunted: Student Edition, as well as God is Able. …
I can’t believe we’re looking at the last day of 2013. It’s also the celebration of my surrender. Seven years ago I promised God I’d give Him my fears of rejection and start writing for Him. I created a blog that very night. And the rest they say is history. One of my favorite things…
It was a pleasant surprise to learn Rita Garcia was returning to Serenity Cove with her third novel in the series, Lavender Rain. This is Maggie’s story and although sometimes a series grows stale, that is not the case with Lavender Rain. If anything, I think this might be the strongest book in the series,…
Are you tired of trying so hard? Trying to live the transformed life you’re called to? Trying to access God’s power in order for change to happen? Instead of trying, let go. Let go of the limitations of “religion,” a place of trying harder, where you never measure up. Step into God’s grace. You’ll be…
Because I’m asked to review books on a fairly consistent basis, it’s not often I get to choose a title and read it because I just plain want to. But when I see a title from marriage expert Gary Smalley, I’m in. And I had to share my thoughts about his new series with Dan…
Handlebar Publishing was kind enough to ask me if I was interested in reviewing The War on Christmas by Bodie Hodge. With a wrecking ball demolishing a Christmas tree on the cover, I have to admit I was curious. I’m glad I said yes. The War on Christmas takes the questions, myths, and controversies regarding…