A Bell Ringer’s Epiphany By Linda Rondeau (re-post)
www.graphicstockimages.com I wondered why I had volunteered. I had too many things to do. And I hate the cold. It gets into my bones until nothing can make me feel warm again. I had offered to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army’s Christmas drive. I bundled [...]
A Guy’s Take on Christmas Romance by T. Neal Tarver (re-post)
www.graphicstockimages.com How does a guy who writes speculative fiction on the afterlife end up reading Christmas romances? And what does said guy (that would be me) think about books targeted for The how answer can be summarized in two words: relationships and timing.a reading audience that doesn’t include [...]
A Celebratory Month
There was some confusion over who was posting when on my blog, so I ended up with a free day. Instead of trying to whip together an education, inspirational piece, I thought I'd stick with the season and share some links from my other blogs: You can read all about [...]
This History of Figgy By Karen Robbins (re-post)
Many of our Christmas traditions stem from early British customs. They have evolved and been Americanized through the mix of cultures we have in the United States. Looking back on some of those British customs, it seems a good thing. For instance in the Middle Ages, they often used swans [...]
Book Review: Playing Saint by Zachary Bartels
Yesterday, Parker Saint’s only concern was his swiftly rising star power. Today, he’s just trying to stay alive. Parker Saint is living the dream. A cushy job at a thriving megachurch has him on the verge of becoming a bestselling author and broadcast celebrity—until life takes an abrupt turn that [...]