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Kelly Long is the Amish writers’ answer to Julie Lessman!

Wife, mum to five, author and much more

Enjoy getting to know Kelly and her latest novel

Arms of Love

Thomas Nelson

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What appeals to you most about writing fiction?

I actually like the self-discipline that deadlines give to my life….I have two children on the autism spectrum and it’s tough to balance the writing sometimes.

Why Christian fiction?

I guess it’s summed up in an old poem…”Only one life, ‘twill soon be past. Only what’s done for Christ will last.”

What first inspired you to write about the …

Character Spotlight ~ Elizabeth Ludwig’s Cara Hamilton & Rourke Walsh

Meet Irish immigrants Cara & Rourke

in Elizabeth Ludwig’s

No Safe Harbor

Bethany House

The Story

Lured by a handful of scribbled words across a faded letter, Cara Hamilton sets off from 1896 Ireland on a quest to find the brother she’d thought dead. Her search lands her in America, amidst a houseful of strangers and one man who claims to be a friend–Rourke Walsh.

Despite her brother’s warning, Cara decides to trust Rourke and reveals the truth about her purpose in America. But he is not who he claims to be, and as rumors begin to circulate about an …

Aussie Giveaways and some winners

Firstly, here are the recent winners of some great books!

Danger Close ~ Julie H

The Messenger ~ Tracy W

Westward Hearts ~ Liz R

Walk with Me ~ Amy

Her Good Name ~ Blanche

Secrets of the Cross trilogy ~ Nicole

Congratulations and enjoy!

Secondly, two new giveaways for my Australian readers. This time I’m giving away:

Terri Blackstock’s Vicious Cycle

When fifteen-year-old Lance Covington finds an abandoned baby in the backseat of a car, he knows she’s the newborn daughter of a meth addict he’s been trying to help. But when police arrest him for kidnapping, Lance is …

Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof

Synopsis:~

Pretty Lonnie Sawyer is shy and innocent, used to fading into the background within her family, and among the creeks and hollows of the Appalachian hills. Though her family is poor and her father abusive, she clings to a quiet faith. But when handsome ladies’ man and bluegrass musician Gideon O’Riley steals a kiss, that one action seals her fate.

Her father forces her into a hasty marriage with Gideon—a man she barely knows and does not love. Equally frustrated and confused by his new responsibilities, Gideon yearns for a fresh start, forcing Lonnie on an arduous journey away …

Character Spotlight ~ Amy Lillard’s Gideon & Avery

Meet a shattered Amish man and a wealthy young woman

in Amy Lillard’s

Saving Gideon

B & H Publishing

The Story

Gideon Fisher wants one thing out of life — to be left alone. This is not the Amish way, but he’s devastated after the death of his wife and son to the point of losing his faith. He buys a farm on the outskirts of the district and pulls away from his community. But when a freak spring snowstorm brings a beautiful Englisher to his farm, what choice does Gideon have but to let her in?

Dallas socialite Avery …

BLGs’ Book Club interview with Robert Liparulo ~ Part 1

My BLGs September selection was Robert Liparulo’s mind bending supernatural thriller, The 13th Tribe, a story replete with suspense, thrills, weaponry, spiritual depth and a few immortals!

I’ve really enjoyed Bob’s thrillers and I knew my book club loves to challenge their regular reading habits so I was keen to share this one with them. The book gave us plenty to discuss, ponder and wrestle with!

Bob, being the great guy he is, agreed to be questioned by a group of women and I’m thrilled to share his responses with you. Enjoy Part 1 of our interview and be …