Speedlinking Christian Fiction 9/27

1. The Christian Fiction Blog Alliance featured Victoria Christopher Murray's summer sizzler, The Ex Files. I'm glad Victoria considers her works Christian Fiction Novel. REad my interview with her here.

2. Brandilyn Collins has a nice debate going on regarding Flannery O'Connor's take on Christian Fiction.yibonyyy

embodies the same ignorance or rejection of God’s Word and the glorious power of Christ’s completed work and the same fascination with and promotion of mysticism, imagination, and the occult. As Dekker says, it’s entertainment. But fiction isn't just any entertainment; its power and danger lie in the fact that it can draw a reader into a worldview. It embraces the soul and the imagination. It brings to life conjecture and imagination. It teaches. And appearing as Christian, it can fool many.

-Richard and Linda Nathan reviews Dekker's Saint and two published novels of Robin Parrish's Dominion Trilogy

Faith in Fiction Retreat

The purpose of the Faith in Fiction Retreat is to allow readers to come together in a spirit of sisterhood and to get up-close-and- personal with their favorite Faith Authors!

In August 2007, the Faith and Fiction Retreat debuted in St. Simon's Island, GA. Readers enjoyed sessions, book signings and late night pj book discussions with some great Faith Fiction authors: Jacquelin Thomas, Norma L. Jarrett and conference host, Tiffany L. Warren. Also attending were Mimi Jefferson, Shelia Lipsey, Latonya Mason & Lacricia Peters.

Delegates from the following book clubs attended: Prominent Women of Color (Jacksonville, FL), Circle of Friends II (Atlanta, GA), Sip N Read Cafe (Atlanta, GA), Glory Girls (Rochester, NY), Sisters With a Purpose (Baytown,TX) & Spirit of Sisterhood (Atlanta, GA).

The 2008 retreat will take place in beautiful Destin, FL at The Palms of Destin Resort and Conference Center . Slated authors: Victoria Christopher Murray, Kendra Norman-Bellamy and Michele Andrea Bowen.

Author Panelists - There are limited number of author slots available. Send an email.

REGISTRATION:

• $249 for individuals
• $225 for book clubs (four or more members attending)
• $189 for Saturday only
• $119 for Sessions only (no meals)

Includes sessions, specified meals and retreat materials.The registration fee does not include lodging or transportation. A $75 non-refundable deposit is needed by February 1, 2008 to guarantee your spot!
Discounted rooms at The Palms will be available. (Jr. 2 bdrm. suite - $140/night, 2 bdrm. suite - $180/night, 3 bdrm. suite - $236/night, 2 bdrm. villa - $196/night). Reservations can be made by calling The Palms at 877-373-6729. Use the discount code "Faith and Fiction Retreat"

3 Reasons Why You Should Listen to Me Tonight

Tonight, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at 9:00 pm EST / 8:00 CST tune in to The Abundant Solutions Hour. Gregory Turner and Brian J. Henderson, the hosts have invited me to be a special guest on tonight's show, to help you achieve 3 things this week:

1. Worship God with Your Talent
2. Realize that God has prepared you to achieve your dreams
3. Gain a Basic Knowledge of the Christian Book Publishing Industry
Bonus. Share your story of God's faith with others who need encouragement.

You can listen to the show here.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/asemotivation
Or you can Tune in and Talk Here:

Dial In Number (718) 508-9600

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact:
Gregory Turner, CC
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In order for dreams to come true, you must first wake up. - Gregory Turner

CFB Summer Read In: 3 Nuptial Novels

It's the end of summer, but not the end of CFB's great summer read-in. This week let's end the summer in wedded bliss that will surely help you jump the broom into Autumn.

Janice Thompson's second wedding caper, Gone with the Groom, is too cute for words.

Annie Peterson's daughter, Brandi is getting married as son as the groom, Scott is found. He disappeared two weeks before the wedding. But don't get it twisted. Scott's not a runaway groom. He's been kidnapped. And the only woman meddling enough to find him is Annie, her friend Sheila, and her canine cohort, Sasha!

Nicholas Sparks is back with a tear jerker about relationships and weddings and choices...Choices is the title it comes out this month.


The Potluck Club Takes the Cake(May 2007.) Six members of the Potluck Club meet once again to help Evangeline plan her wedding. Wedding plans and romantic desires abound as Summit View buzzes with rumors and revelations about the past.




I know Karen Kingsbury's Sunrise hit the NYT Besetseller's list, so I assume you all have read it. :)

Honoring the Little Rock 9

It is easy to celebrate the courage of others for what they did 50 years ago. It is another thing all together to build the world our children would like to live in 50 years from now," Clinton said told about 1,300 people at the Statehouse Convention Center.
-Former President Clinton and other dignitaries at a gala Monday night for the nine black students who integrated Little Rock Central High School a half-century ago stressed the country's continuing need for better race relations.
More:

• Vanity Fair has a nice interview of Elizabeth Eckford.
• Video of Historic Event

Question: Would you allow your children to be world changers? What have you done as a parent to include diversity at your school or church?

Kim Brook's Birthday Bash Book Release PArty

******Kim Brooks' 30th Birthday Bash and Book Release for
The Little Black Survival Book for Single Saints**********
featuring national recording artist Antwaun Stanley,
Sean Hardin, Mahogany Jones, M Styles
Friday, September 28th, 2007
Time: 8 p.m. - Midnight
at the International Institute
111 E. Kirby St.
Detroit, MI 48202

*Also featuring DJ Sos playing the latest contemporary gospel and gospel rap jamz
and there will also be ballroom lessons provided and finger food!
The Cost for all this: ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!!!
Come on out and show your love and support!

The little black book will be available for purchase at only $4.99

Also, The TITLE and RELEASE DATE to the SEQUEL to He's Fine...But is He Saved? will also be announced at the party.

Have you Written Your Soul's Story?

An excerpt from Davidae's Spiritual Discovery…

This weekend ten bright-eyed, seven and eight-year-old girls took me to see God at a North Georgia lake. I didn’t want to go, but they convinced me it would be soooo awesome if I did, actually one girl in particular.

Her name is YoYo, short for Yolanda. She’s in my daughter, Selah’s Girlscout Brownie troop. Her sweet face matches her sweet spirit. She has a twin brother that plays flag football. On most Saturday mornings she cheers for his team on the cheerleading squad. But this Saturday she decided to come cheer me on. And I’m so glad she did.

YoYo often reminds me of Selah. They look alike sometimes. Yet YoYo has an older soul. Selah is all HighSchool Musical. And like Selah, sometimes I watch YoYo to see her mind turning. She’s taking life in and trying to find her place in the world.

I could burst her bubble, and tell her that it’s never gonna happen. But I would be lying. I did find my place. I did have a home in this world. It's just, lately, I can’t find my way back to myself. Continue reading "Have You Written Your Soul's Life Story?" »