Friday Feature: Crossing Oceans

This Friday Feature is my good friend, Gina Holmes’ Crossing Oceans. This is a beautiful story very befitting of Gina’s personality, as you will experience when you watch her interview. I hope you enjoy it and take a chance on some well written and compelling Christian Fiction. This book is available at your local bookstore, library and B & N online.

Dee

WachooReadin?: Holy Rollers & Destined

Reshonda Tate Bllingsley’s Holy Rollers

Patricia Haley’s Destined

I’m reviewing these two titles this weekend for Romantic Times. Wachooreading this weekend?

And the Best Summer Reads Are? Nominations Open Now

I don’t have a clue, so I’m seeking nominations from you. I will be compiling a Summer Reading Challenge of the most inspiring books of the summer for Christian Fiction Online Magazine and Christian Fiction Blog and I need your nominations. These are the categories:

• Suspense
• Romance
• Historical
• Most Anticipated Debut
• Independent
• Horror (yeah we scare folk, too)
• Political
• Hybrid
• Soul Stirring
• Comedy
• Big Book
• Adventure
• Paranormal
• Young Adult
• Mainstream
• The Lits
• Crime
• Graphic Novel
• Ebook

This list will also be presented in a newsletter for libraries, bookstores and bookclubs to use.

How would I like to receive these nominations?

• the books must release between May and September 2010
• I need soft copies of the first 3 chapters of the book(pdf)
• a 14 word synopsis of the book'
• high resolution photo of the book cover
• product specs including Bowker #
• the book must be available to be shipped via B & N Distribution, Ingram or Baker & Taylor
• if you have discounts for bookclub order, let me know that, too

Send to Via email to deegospelpr at gmail dot com. Deadline for nominations are May 10.

I will make my selection based on my storytelling aesthetic. If you don’t know what that is, read this blog or check out my book reviews. Google Me. Or check out last year’s Summer Best Reads: http://christianfiction.blogspot.com/2008/05/2008-summer-beach-read-nominee-2-say.html

pic credit: me when i did weight watchers the first time. i’m back on the wagon yall. lol

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In light of Ning's decision to turn Ning into a fee based platform I will be moving Christian Fiction Network to Facebook. Since I don't charge anyone to be on this site or charge to advertise, I didn't think it would be fair to start in order to pay to keep the community there.

For those of you who blog I also have a bloggers network you can join. If you're interested, email me. Otherwise the Facebook group url is here:

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#MondayMotivation: Be the Bright Spot

Be the Bright Spot

Part 3 of the Contagious Joy Writing Series

When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
   at night I stretched out untiring hands
   and my soul refused to be comforted.

I remembered you, O God, and I groaned;
   I mused, and my spirit grew faint.
   Selah

-Psalms 77: 2-3

For the past week, before I pull into my garage I am greeted by this gorgeous site. When the pangs and disappointments of life  dig at your faith God brilliantly delivers a bright spot to keep you vertical.

A week ago I had to ask my editor for an extension, for my writing deadline. Oh, I was sick, we had a family issue, and every roadblock that could come up did. I felt like a heartbroken lover staring over a cliff. Becoming published is a childhood dream and an item on my sweetgrass basket list. I want badly for my story to introduce readers to the God I know. But honey, let me keep it real…I was ready to give up on it and resend the contract. I couldn’t see hope for completing my novel to save my life. Just before I threw up my white flag I remembered that God had given me a few life lines, who’s mission was to see me through this book.

Want to know what they were?

Continue reading "Be the Bright Spot" »

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Earth Day: The Publishing Industry Response

In honor of Earth Day 2010 I will share some great information regarding the publishing industry and how we can create a safer world.

1. At eco-libris blog today:The future of Publishing - a talk with media industry expert Scott R. Singer

Singer was asked….

Finally, we are going to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow - what should be done to make the book industry more eco-friendly?

Well, the e-reader is perhaps the best answer to saving trees and lowering the use of fossil fuels and reducing emissions. Fewer trees will need to be cut to make books, newspapers, and magazines. Fewer chemicals will need to be mixed to create ink. And fewer trucks will
need to roll to deliver these physical products assuming e-reading grows to the levels many expect. A great result for our planet overall

2. Disney’s Earth Day Book

In honor of the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day, Disney Digital Books (DDB) is offering kids everywhere a 7-day free trial to four Earth Day themed books in addition to its robust online library of over 600 other classic Disney stories all available at the click of a mouse.

The four Earth Day themed books on DDB include:

• Mickey Goes Green: Donald wants to understand why Minnie brings her own bag to shop at the grocery store. Minnie explains how reusing things helps the planet. Donald learns this and many other eco-friendly tips that he can do every day to help make Mickey Park a better place.
• Mission Ocean Rescue: Rocket is taking the Little Einsteins to enjoy a day at the beach when they discover that the beach is full of trash. The team joins together to clean up the beach but soon they find a baby dolphin needs their help! Join the team while they complete these two very important missions.
• No Place Like Earth: It's Earth Day at the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Esteemed scientist Professor Von Drake is the main speaker. The Professor has a lot to say about ways we can help save our planet every single day. To the Professor's surprise, Mickey and the gang have even more to say—and show.
• Think Green: Mayor Rosa has asked Manny to help get the town ready for its annual Earth Day celebration held each year on April 22^nd. As the team prepares for the big event, Manny and the citizens of Sheet Rock Hills teach the tools about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling!

 

3. Christian authors host creation simulcast

Joel Hunter--senior pastor of Northland, a Church Distributed in Longwood, Fla., and author of several books, including A New Kind of Conservative (Regal Books)--will host Hope for Creation, a free simulcast event Wednesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m., EST.

To be held at Northland and co-hosted by Matthew and Nancy Sleeth, the event--expected to draw Christians from thousands of churches and religious leaders--will include live musical performances, interactive audience participation and biblical guidance on caring for creation on the eve of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

Also featured will be clips from the "Hope for Creation" video series (Zondervan) and talking points from Matthew Sleeth's The Gospel According to the Earth: Why the Good Book is a Green Book (HarperOne).

Click here for more information or to sign up for the gathering, sponsored by the nonprofit organization Blessed Earth.