I spent this past weekend reading Loving Liza Jane by the very talented Sharlene MacLaren. This book is the first in the Little Hickman Creek series, and it's a page turner.
The story revolves around Liza Jane Merriwether, a young school teacher from Boston who accepts a teaching position in a small town in Kentucky in the late 1800's. Having been a teacher for thirty-one years herself, Sharlene does a great job of getting us into the head of this strong-willed yet very lovable young woman as she overcomes obstacles and learns to thrive in her new community. Of course, the handsome widower next door makes the story all the more interesting and keeps us guessing as to how and if they will ever get together.
It's a sweet story, full of unexpected twists and turns where Liza learns that she can depend upon the Lord to see her through every situation. The Hickman Creek cast of characters seem like old friends by book's end. I can hardly wait to get started on book number two in the series, Sarah, My Beloved. My order will be in to Amazon tonight!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
A New World
I’m brand new to the world of authors, publishers, editors and agents, having just self-published my first book, Forever Grateful, in February of this year. Recently I’ve joined some great groups that are teaching me so much about this world. American Christian Fiction Writers is one of those groups and what a treasure trove of information it is. The authors, editors, and agents who are on line answering questions and sharing their knowledge so freely just blow me away every day. Wow!
Having such a long way to go in this journey, and so much yet to learn, it could be a little frightening, but instead I find it to be extremely exciting and a lot of fun! My God is able to do even more than I can ask or imagine according to Ephesians 3:20. I can hardly wait to see what He’s going to do with my writing – where He’ll lead me in the months and years ahead. What an awesome ride Christianity is! There’s no better life out there than walking hand in hand with the Lord, watching Him do His thing in your life!
Thank you, Lord Jesus!
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" (Ephesians 3:20 - New King James)
Having such a long way to go in this journey, and so much yet to learn, it could be a little frightening, but instead I find it to be extremely exciting and a lot of fun! My God is able to do even more than I can ask or imagine according to Ephesians 3:20. I can hardly wait to see what He’s going to do with my writing – where He’ll lead me in the months and years ahead. What an awesome ride Christianity is! There’s no better life out there than walking hand in hand with the Lord, watching Him do His thing in your life!
Thank you, Lord Jesus!
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us" (Ephesians 3:20 - New King James)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Websites for Christian Readers & Writers
In the past few weeks I've come across some excellent websites that I would highly recommend.
The first is Shoutlife.com. This is a Christian social networking site, much like Myspace and Facebook. It is free to join and set up your profile, and takes no time at all to start meeting other terrific Christians with similar interests to your own. If you are an author, you can join as an author and include information on your books. If you are a musician, you can join as a musician and list all your CDs, concert dates, etc.. Check it out - it's great!
The second is Shelfari.com - "the site for books and readers". This is a really cool site where you can set up virtual bookshelves showing books you've read, plan to read, owned, etc.. You can write book reviews, read reviews of books you're thinking of reading, search for books on just about any subject, and connect with others who enjoy reading the types of books you do. Again, it is free to join and set up your profile.
Lastly, I would like to recommend Blogger.com for anyone who would like to set up a blog site of their own. It is also free to join and easy to set up. Once you set it up, link it to your own website and instantly you have your own blog! How fun is that?
So take advantage of all the cool websites out there, ya'll!!!
The first is Shoutlife.com. This is a Christian social networking site, much like Myspace and Facebook. It is free to join and set up your profile, and takes no time at all to start meeting other terrific Christians with similar interests to your own. If you are an author, you can join as an author and include information on your books. If you are a musician, you can join as a musician and list all your CDs, concert dates, etc.. Check it out - it's great!
The second is Shelfari.com - "the site for books and readers". This is a really cool site where you can set up virtual bookshelves showing books you've read, plan to read, owned, etc.. You can write book reviews, read reviews of books you're thinking of reading, search for books on just about any subject, and connect with others who enjoy reading the types of books you do. Again, it is free to join and set up your profile.
Lastly, I would like to recommend Blogger.com for anyone who would like to set up a blog site of their own. It is also free to join and easy to set up. Once you set it up, link it to your own website and instantly you have your own blog! How fun is that?
So take advantage of all the cool websites out there, ya'll!!!
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Forever Grateful
My first book, Forever Grateful, is now available on Amazon! It is the heart warming story of a single mother who finds the Lord through tragedy, and then learns to walk with Him as her "ever present help". Oh, yeah, and she falls in love with her daughter's handsome youth pastor in the process!
Give it a read and then let me know what you think! I'm a new author - I need all the advice I can get!
Love and blessings to you all!
Kathie
Give it a read and then let me know what you think! I'm a new author - I need all the advice I can get!
Love and blessings to you all!
Kathie
Hello Friends!
I've finally added a blog to my website and it's very exciting! Can't wait to hear from all of you!
Feel free to join me and let's blog away!!!
Blessings to all!
Kathie
Feel free to join me and let's blog away!!!
Blessings to all!
Kathie
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