Tag: Christian Fiction

Apr 10
Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

A Story Within the Story

There’s something special about reading a novel by an author you feel you already “know”… before you’ve read one of their books. Whether it’s through “meeting” them via their newsletter, receiving recommendations from friends and authors or following them on social media, It’s amazing how you can relate to a relative stranger through the snippets […]

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Jan 30
Book Review, Reading

Five Rom-Coms, One Big Smile

Reading books by an author whose voice you already know and enjoy, not just on the page but through their newsletters and interactions with readers, is a special thing. I’ve subscribed to Liwen Y Ho’s newsletter for several years, and she has a wonderful way of blending humour, everyday life, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her […]

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Dec 19
Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Not Exactly Mr Darcy (and Exactly My Kind of Read)

There’s something special about discovering a new series from an author you already trust. When that series is inspired by Pride and Prejudice, written by one of your favourite Aussie authors, and infused with faith, history, and heart… well, it’s guaranteed to land on my happy-reading list. Not Exactly Mr Darcy by Carolyn Miller is […]

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Jul 17
Author, Book Review, Family Life, Reading

Untold Stories, Unspoken Pain

My girls and I are soaking up the slower pace of the winter school holidays right now, which has meant I’ve finally curled up with Sara Brunsvold’s latest release, The Atlas of Untold Stories, a powerful Christian women’s fiction novel exploring family, faith and forgiveness. The story focuses on two generations of Vance women—Edie and […]

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Apr 25
Author, Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Lurgy, Laundry, and Loads of Books

Earlier this month, I battled a rather annoying lurgy that sapped my energy and stuffed my head with so much congestion I could barely sleep for several nights in a row. Not the most delightful way to kick off the post–Term 1 school holidays. My grand plans to tackle Mount Washmore and get some solid […]

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Feb 11
Author, Book Review, Fun Facts, Reading

Uneasy Street

I’m a self-professed Becky Wade fan. I gushed about her writing last year when I reviewed the first two books in her Sons of Scandal contemporary romance series. (If you’re unfamiliar with these wonderful stories, see my reviews here.) So, imagine my joy when I was blessed with an advanced copy of the series’ last […]

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