I know many, many authors of Christian fiction, and I love to help readers find them. I like to feature their books whenever possible. So be sure to check out my New in Christian Fiction blog posts on Wednesdays. You just may find another favorite author or two.
~robin
LETTERS TO KATIE
by Kathleen Fuller
Everything changed between them the first time he called her Katie.
Katherine Yoder has loved Johnny Mullet since the two were children, but he’s never returned her affections.
Now Johnny is trying to forge a new life for himself by purchasing a farm and building a business of his own. But times are tough, and he soon learns that he can’t take anything for granted—especially Katherine. Before Johnny has the opportunity to tell Katherine his true feelings, she’s struck by a serious illness. While Katherine struggles to recall recent memories of Johnny, a surprise visitor comes back into her life, claiming that his letters speak of a history and a future for the two of them. With the two men vying for her attention and her memory still elusive, Katherine has never felt so torn. But will the solutions to both Johnny’s and Katherine’s problems lie in places neither one has ever considered?
About the Author:
Kathleen Fuller is the author of twenty-five books, including the best selling Hearts of Middlefield series. She lives with her husband and three children in Geneva, OH. Visit her website at www.kathleenfuller.com
WHISPERS AT WILLOW LAKE
by Mary Manners
With a father known as the town drunk and a mother who fled when he was only six, Ryder learned early on that the world can be a cold, unforgiving place. Only two people in his life have ever understood him: “Mama” Stallings and sweet Ali Maclaren. But after a tragic accident, guilt chases Ryder from the town that’s labeled him trouble, and from Ali.
Seven years later Ryder returns after Mama Stallings’s death and finds that Ali is considering marriage to a man with a mean streak he masterfully hides from all but Ryder, a man who’ll do whatever’s necessary to remove Ryder from Willow Lake, and Ali’s life, forever.
Can Ali find a way to forgive Ryder and can Ryder forgive himself before another tragedy occurs?
About the Author:
Mary Manners is an award-winning romance writer who lives in the beautiful foothills of East Tennessee with her husband Tim and the cherished cats they’ve rescued from local animal shelters…Lucky and Gus. Mary’s debut novel, Mended Heart, was nominated Best Inspirational Romance and was finalist for the Bookseller’s Best Award and her follow-up, Tender Mercies, was awarded an outstanding 4 ½ star rating from The Romantic Times Book Reviews and was also a finalist for the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Buried Treasures, her third novel, was named Book of the Year by The Wordsmith Journal. Light the Fire took top honors for the Inspirational Readers Choice Award while Wisdom Tree garnered National Excellence in Romance Fiction. Mary was named Author of the Year by Book and Trailer Showcase. She writes romances of all lengths, from short stories to novels—something for everyone.
SO SHINES THE NIGHT
by Tracy L. Higley
In a city teetering at the brink of anarchy, Daria finds hope among people of The Way.
She escaped a past of danger and found respite in beautiful Ephesus, a trading center on the Aegean coast, serving as tutor to Lucas, the wealthy merchant who rescued her.
But the darkness she fled has caught up with her.
The high priests of Artemis once controlled the city, but a group of sorcerers are gaining power. And a strange group who call themselves followers of The Way further threaten the equilibrium. As Daria investigates Lucas’s exploits into the darker side of the city, her life is endangered, and she takes refuge in the strange group of believers. She’s drawn to Paul and his friends, even as she wrestles with their teachings.
When authorities imprison Lucas for a brutal crime, Daria wonders if even Paul’s God can save him. Then she uncovers a shocking secret that could change everything—Lucas’s fate, her position in his household, and the outcome of the tension between pagans and Christians. But only if she survives long enough to divulge what she knows.
“Meticulously-researched, spellbindingly written with luscious prose and compelling and complex characters.” —Tosca Lee, New York Times best-selling author of Havah: The Story of Eve
About the Author:
Tracy L. Higley started her first novel at the age of eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. She has authored nine novels, including Garden of Madness and Isle of Shadows. Tracy is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Ancient History and has traveled through Greece, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Italy, researching her novels and falling into adventures. See her travel journals and more at TracyHigley.com.
First of all I want to say wonderful blog! I had a quick question that I’d like to ask if you don’t mind.
I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your head before writing.
I have had trouble clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out there.
I do enjoy writing but it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes are usually wasted just trying to
figure out how to begin. Any suggestions or tips? Thank you!
Rosalyn, I wish I knew the answer. I can waste longer than 15 minutes before the writing begins to flow. Mostly, I just start moving my fingers on the keyboard, and my thoughts begin to gel as I’m writing. Sometimes I can keep what I’ve written. Sometimes I can’t and have to throw it away.
Some writers suggest ending your day in the middle of a scene so you know where to pick up the next day. That doesn’t work for me. I usually get frustrated because I forget what I meant to write. 😛