Liz Allison and Cecil Murphey, authors of Words of Comfort for Times of Loss, tell us why they write about loss.
On the morning of July 12, 1992, my husband, Davey, left home like any other morning—he kissed my forehead and hugged our kids.That afternoon I answered a knock at the door, sensing something wasn’t quite [...]
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Why We Write About Loss
Mar 29
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Welcome to our book discussion of The Call of Zulina by Kay Marshall Strom. This book is the first in the Grace in Africa series.
We will be using the questions in the book as we talk about this [...]
by Marley GibsonCo-authors of Christmas Miracles, from St. Martin’s Press
I am extremely privileged to have the opportunity today to talk to my friend and co-author, Cecil “Cec” Murphey, and to chat about our upcoming book, Christmas Miracles.*
Marley: Cec, thanks for spending some time with me today.
Cec: Marley, it’s great that you could take time away [...]
Jennifer Kennedy Dean is Executive director of The Praying Life Foundation and a respected author and speaker. She is the author of numerous books, studies, and magazine articles specializing in prayer and spiritual formation. Her book Heart’s Cry has been named National Day of Prayer’s signature book. You’ll find articles and daily quotes from Jennifer [...]
Author Kay Marshall Strom has two great loves: writing and helping others achieve their own writing potential. Kay has written thirty-six published books, numerous magazine articles, and two screenplays. While mostly a nonfiction writer, the first book of her historical novel trilogy Grace in Africa has met with acclaim. Kay speaks at seminars, retreats, writers’ [...]
The Noticer
Apr 28
I struggle with the right words to describe The Noticer by Andy Andrews from Thomas Nelson. Is it the beginning of a movement, or a good marketing plan? Is it a feel-good book, or a short story stretched to fill about 150 pages? Is it autobiographical, or just written to sound like it? I’m afraid [...]
Grand Opening
Dec 22
Blogs of Books is now open for reviews. Books of all stripes will be reviewed. I will always try to give an honest opinion to help you make the most of your book reading time.
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