Book Review: Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle

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I’ve known ABOUT Jamie Ogle’s stellar writing for a few years now, but Of Love and Treason was the first time I’ve had the privilege of reading one of her novels. And what a novel–I’ve always wanted to know more about St. Valentine! My dad always bought my mom and me a box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day. February 14th has …

Review of Up from Dust: Martha’s Story

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Martha’s story is too often held over our heads as proof we should worry less and pray more. Though we could all benefit from such advice, I’ve always thought we’re too hard on Martha. So, when I was given an opportunity to read Up From Dust, Heather Kaufman’s novel about this misunderstood lady, I jumped at the chance. Book Description: …

Book Review: The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar

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My friend, Tessa Afshar, is one of the most gifted, hard-working, and passionate women I know. Her unique heritage, education, and experience give her powerful insights into the people, lands, and events of the Bible. (CLICK HERE to read the bio on her website.) I’ve read and enjoyed ALL of Tessa’s books. Her research is stellar, her writing top-notch. Her …

Review of Woman from Lydia by Angela Hunt

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Meet My Friend! When I attended the Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference in 2008, I was forced to decide between a fiction mentoring class or a fiction intensive class taught by Angela Hunt. I chose the mentoring class to work “hands-on” with my manuscript and signed a publishing contract three months later. It was the right choice, but I also purchased …

Tour Israel With Two Storytellers

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We’re Going Back to Israel! On February 17 – March 2, 2025, we’ll take as many as fifty excited readers to Israel and offer an optional extension to Petra! Wait, “WE”? Yep! My dear friend and fellow biblical fiction author, Connilyn Cossette, and I have teamed up! We’re leading a tour that will focus on our greatest passions: God’s Word …

Review of Voice of the Ancient by Connilyn Cossette

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Let me introduce you to one of my dearest writer friends: Connilyn Cossette. Her first book, Counted Among the Stars, came out a few years after I’d been publishing. It was evident from her debut novel that she’d be a strong voice in biblical fiction. We met for the first time at an ACFW conference. A few years later, my …