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Review - By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson

I have got to tell you about By Darkness Hid, the first book in the series, Blood of Kings written by Jill Williamson and published by Marcher Lord Press. When Jill asked for influencers for her Christian medieval young adult book, I jumped all over it. I used the fact that I have three teens [...]

Hello?

Yeah, it’s been a while. I keep promising myself (and maybe some others) that I’ll get back to blogging. I have to admit it. I am worn out on blogging! Perhaps if I has some sort of purpose FOR blogging, I would blog more. Most would say, “Rene’! I can count at least six purposes [...]

Books…

I hope to sell my entire stock of books by May 1, 2009! I decided yesterday that this is something I can do. I have a little over 50 books here and would love for my publisher to say, “How many books do you have left?” And I would say, “None!” So, if you [...]

Love Finds You in Humble, Texas

I just finished reading this book and, of course, have to tell you about it. When Anita Higman sent out requests for influencers, I jumped on the opportunity because I know Humble, Texas very well! I absolutely love reading fiction about places I know. It’s so much fun to see places that you’ve visited or [...]

A Suspicion of Strawberries - Lynette Sowell

A Suspicion of Strawberries by Lynette Sowell

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I met Lynette Sowell at the Meet the Christian Authors Night in The Woodland’s Texas a week ago. Her book, A Suspicion of Strawberries, begged me to buy it. The cover was so appealing! So I bought it, had her sign it and [...]

My Funny Dad, Harry - Karen Arlettaz Zemek

My Funny Dad, Harry by Karen Arlettaz Zemek

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Karen Arlettaz Zemek took the time to do what many have only thought about or wished they could do. She wrote down her memories of her father and published them in a book. She didn’t have to share him with us, but [...]

Praying at the Sweetwater Motel

Praying at the Sweetwater Motel by April Young Fritz

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved reading this book. The author tells a tale of alcohol and spousal abuse that finally comes to an end when Sarah Jane’s mother leaves in the middle of the night with her two girls. Sarah Jane prays to God [...]

The Shack - NO SPOILER

The Shack
by William P. Young
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Has anyone read this? I’m almost finished with it and let me just say that it threw me for a loop. I’ll skitter about a little to avoid posting spoilers but, umm.. wow. I’m quite positive that I’m one of the last to read this book and [...]

Bluford High Series

Lost and Found (Bluford High Series #1)
by Anne Schraff
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The Bully (Bluford High Series #5)
by Anne E. Schraff
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I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that I write for tweens and teens. This also means that I love reading stuff written for tweens and teens and often steal my kids books. [...]

Great Christian Young Adult Series!!!

I’ve heard many people say that they’re almost scared to see what their kids are reading these days. Many books geared towards teens are tweens aren’t as safe as we would like them to be. They discuss issues with our children that we don’t think our kids are ready for. Vicki Silver and her friend, [...]