>From Publishers Lunch Today Poll Asks, Name Your Favorite BookHarris Interactive surveyed American adults to find out “What is your favorite book of all time?” The answers:1. The Bible 2. Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell3. Lord of the Rings (series), by J.R.R. Tolkien 4. Harry Potter (series), by J.K. Rowling 5. The Stand, by Stephen King 6. The …
>2008 ACFW Genesis Finalists
> Yesterday, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) announced the 2008 Genesis Finalists—a full week ahead of schedule, thanks to the magnificent efforts of contest coordinator, Camy Tang, and her very capable crew. If you scroll all the way to the bottom, you will find that I have a particular reason for this post. Yes, I am, by divine grace, a …
>Meet Singing Artist SALLY KLEIN O’CONNOR
>I talk a lot about books here at the Café, and with good reason. I love to read. I’m a writer. Words make my heart throb. An original, fresh metaphor lingers in my mind for hours. And when I capture just the right word or phrase for my own prose, I can float for an entire day. I have a …
>Winner of A SOLDIER’S FAMILY
>Congratulations to Denice, the winner of A SOLDIER’S FAMILY by Cheryl Wyatt! I know you will love the book. Thanks to all who stopped by the Cafe and left comments. Come back soon for more book giveaways.
>MY GUEST FOR TODAY, CHERYL WYATT plus a GIVE-A-WAY OF HER LATEST BOOK
> Today I am pleased to have Cheryl Wyatt as a guest blogger. She is going to share about the importance of having the support of other writers. Without further ado, here’s Cheryl . . . Though it took me more years to get published than I’d ever dreamed it would, I wouldn’t trade that journey for anything. For in …
>EASTER, 2008
>Did you notice how early Easter is this year? I’m sure all you clever people know that Easter is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox, which is March 23 this year (2008). This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it …
>MOUNT HERMON – Part Two
>It’s hard not to feel the majesty of God at Mount Hermon. Ramrod straight redwoods stretch beyond the clouds. Branches laden with cherry blossoms reach out like welcoming arms. Daffodils and ferns spring at will from the spongy forest floor. There’s also a cross at the top of Mount Hermon (a 30 minute trek, I’m told), and I’m sure that …
>MOUNT HERMON – Part One
> I’ve just returned from my first (and God willing, not my last) Mount Hermon Writers Conference. I promised to share a full report, and before I left, I envisioned that I would give you a day-by-day recap of what happened there. Now, as I sit before my computer, weary, yet brimming with inspiration, I find myself inadequate of describing …
>MOUNT HERMON Christian Writers Conference
>On Thursday, my savvy and very cool critique partner, Myra Johnson, and I will be heading to Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference near Santa Cruz, California. Oh my. It feels like a dream come true—five glorious days and nights with four hundred writers pursuing our craft, laughing, learning, and hanging out. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of …
>On Being A Mimi
>Being a “Mimi” is one of the best parts of my life. Unfortunately, we don’t live in the same town as our grandchildren and sometimes have to wait two or three months between visits. Our ten-year-old grandson sent me this in an email a couple of days ago. All at once, my heart grew homesick to get a hug from …