>CFBA presents Mary DeMuth’s A SLOW BURN

> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing A Slow BurnZondervan (October 1, 2009)byMary DeMuthABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mary E. DeMuth is an expert in Pioneer Parenting. She enables Christian parents to navigate our changing culture when their families left no good faith examples to follow. Her parenting books include Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture (Harvest House, 2007), Building the …

>COFFEE CUP BIBLE SERIES – Enter for a Giveaway

>(Dallas Texas) – The coffee industry is one of the leading industries in America. Specialty coffee houses provide cozy intimate spaces to read, study and visit. That’s exactly what Sandra Glahn had in mind when she wrote her Coffee Cup Series Bible studies. Recently added to her already existing studies are Kona with Jonah and Frappe’ with Philippians. These Bible …

>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Chicken Enchilada Casserole

>One of the things I love about fall is, that with the cooler temperatures, I don’t mind heating up the kitchen to make our favorite oven dishes. And it’s especially nice when Max walks in from work and notices the rich aroma—“Mmm, something smells good.” Brownie points from my sweet hubby are always good. Here’s a dish we like a …

>A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS up on CFBA

> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing A Little Help from My Friends FaithWords (October 15, 2009) byAnne Dayton & May VanderbiltABOUT THE AUTHOR: ANNE DAYTON graduated from Princeton University and is earning her master’s degree in English literature at New York University. She works for a New York publishing company and lives in Brooklyn. MAY VANDERBILT graduated from …

>A CHAT WITH CHRISTINA BERRY

>When I first met Christina Berry and her mom Sherrie Ashcraft, Christina and I were finalists in the Genesis contest. We were both unpublished, but hopeful that we would soon find homes for our novels. This is something I’ve noticed and love about conferences—you seem to find those who are kindred spirits, and when you see their joy in landing …

>WATCH OVER ME by Christa Parrish on CFBA

> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Watch Over Me(Bethany House October 1, 2009)byChrista ParrishABOUT THE AUTHOR:Christa Parrish graduated high school at 16, with every intention of becoming a surgeon. After college, however, her love of all things creative led her in another direction, and she worked in both theatre and journalism. A winner of Associated Press awards for …

>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Apple Pudding

>Autumn is in full glory here. Crisp mornings. Cooler evenings. The leaves making an almost daily progression from green to gold to russet to blazing orange. Pollen filtering through the air . . . wait, that’s not one of the joys of the season. But despite a few sneezes and sniffles, there’s something a bit mystical about autumn. Rest. Relaxation. …

>Carve Diem

>In anticipation of three of our grandchildren visiting, I threw out a question on FaceBook about carving pumpkins. Is it too early? Any hints for a fun experience? Here were some of the responses: 1. Put Vaseline on the raw edges where you make the cuts to help pumpkin last longer.2. In the north we used to carve them a …

>THE COVER OF MY DEBUT BOOK – CHASING LILACS

>Here it is—the cover of my first book, Chasing Lilacs! I’ve been anxious to share it with you (and all creation) since I first saw it a while back, and now I have word from my publisher that it’s official. I’m not sure which has been the greater thrill—getting my first contract or viewing my first book cover. I understand …