Introducing BookShout!
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Introducing BookShout!

Every once in awhile I receive a request to check something out on the web and blog about it. The tech savvy and faith filled folks at BookShout! asked me to check out their new addition to social media and reading. This groundbreaking platform allows you to purchase and read select free books from Random…

Writing the Tough Stuff  (Or Killing the One You Love) by Aaron Paul Lazar
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Writing the Tough Stuff (Or Killing the One You Love) by Aaron Paul Lazar

Writing the Tough Stuff (Or Killing the One You Love) copyright 2012, Aaron Paul Lazar Julie’s note: One of my favorite author interviews was Jerry Jenkins and Stephen King. They both were fans of each other’s work, although their genre and personalities were night and day. Imagine my surprise when I met author Aaron Paul…

Amazon Vine Book Review: True Images Bible for Teen Girls
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Amazon Vine Book Review: True Images Bible for Teen Girls

In an age where teens are using Bible apps for their reading, I was curious to see a “real” Bible available for review. The Amazon Vine program offered the True Images Bible for Teen Girls. This is a hardcover Bible in NIV, New International Version. The Bible is geared for girls age13-16 and does contain…

Margaret McSweeney’s Mother of Pearl Facebook Party September 4
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Margaret McSweeney’s Mother of Pearl Facebook Party September 4

  To celebrate the release of Mother of Pearl: Luminous Lessons and Iridescent Faith I’m hosting an evening of chat, laughter, and encouragement on Facebook! I’ve invited the Pearl Girl contributors to join us on the evening of September 4th. I’d be so honored if you’d come too! We’ll be giving away a ton of fun…

COTT: Laura V. Hilton Wins 2012 Laurel Award
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COTT: Laura V. Hilton Wins 2012 Laurel Award

Julie’s Note: Laura is in a critique group I facilitate, and I am in a group she facilitates, if that makes sense. She’s a gifted writer, and I am thrilled that other readers agree with me. Congrats, Laura! 2012 LAUREL AWARD WINNER Author Laura V. Hilton’s novel, A Harvest of Hearts, is the winner of  Clash of…