The Pruning Principle
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tribute to Michael Jackson
A little shocked and saddened that Michael Jackson has passed. My favorite performances from Michael Jackson are on my Youtube account. I really enjoyed him at the 1995 MTV Awards and the 1988 Grammy Awards with the Gospel Choir.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Christian Fiction Blog's Birthday Giveaway Weekly Bash: #1
Happy Birthday Christian Fiction Blog!! (click above to listen to me sing Happy Birthday lol) My Baby is five years old. Waaaaa!!!! Before we begin Kindergarten let's celebrate. Every day this week I will give a book. The books I will give away our books where the author acknowledged either me(Dee) or the blog.
Today I am giving away Amy Wallace's Enduring Justice. If you read the book you will know why she acknowledged me.
About the book:
A painful past
Hanna Kessler’s childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who still haunts her memories.
A racially-motivated killer
As a Crimes Against Children FBI Agent, Michael Parker knows what it means to get knocked down. Difficult cases and broken relationships have plagued his entire year. But when the system fails and a white supremacist is set free, Michael’s drive for retribution eclipses all else.
A life-altering choice
A racist’s well-planned assault forces Hanna and Michael to decide between executing vengeance and pursuing justice. The dividing line between the two is the choice to heal. But when the attack turns personal, is justice enough?
About the Defenders of Hope series:Visit http://www.defendersofhope.com/
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- Share this contest on your Twitter page and submit the link
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- post this contest on your blog and submit the link
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Monday, June 22, 2009
BookClubs are Taking Orlando by Faith
THE 2009 FAITH and FICTION RETREAT FEATURES 4 BESTSELLING CHRISTIAN FICTION AUTHOR in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
The Faith and Fiction Retreat is an annual luxury event where book clubs relax, relate and read with bestselling authors. The retreat will be held at the The Villas of Grand Cypress in Orlando, FL. Bestselling featured authors this year are: Reshonda Tate Billingsley(The Devil is a Lie, Simon & Schuster,) Tiffany L. Warren(The Bishop's Daughter, Grand Central Publishing,) TiaMcCollors(The Truth about Love, Moody,) and Angela Benson(Up Pops the Devil, Harper Collins.)
The 2009 retreat will bring brand new panels for book clubs, publishing 101 for authors and late night book discussions for TEENS. The retreat will take place in family vacation spot
The retreat will open its doors to Orlando and surrounding residents for it's first Saturday Summer Session & Author Book Fair. Barnes and Noble Orlando store will host the book fair and author signing. Visit Florida Faith Fiction Fair for more information.
ABOUT THE FAITH AND FICTION RETREAT -
The Faith and Fiction Fellowship started in 2005 when Christian Fiction author, Tiffany L Warren, invited several of her sister-authors on a tour to share the ministry behind their writing. In August 2007, the Faith and Fiction Retreat debuted in St. Simon's
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3 Steps to W.O.O for Writers Contemplating Giving Up
Singing in the Rain Courtesy of Jillybug
This weekend I attended my lil sister's commencement. I must say that I never attended one like this one before. Yall it felt like church. A gospel quartet sang the National Anthem, the Dean gave the invocation, a graduating student shared her conversion testimony, the president of the college preached. Y'all it felt like church. And I thank God, because He knew I needed some church in my life. How about you?
Are the dismal sales numbers in publishing seeping a little doubt in your quest to becoming published? Are the horror stories from published authors about their publishing houses publicity department's lack of marketing effort causing you concern?
How about the cost to hire someone like me, even if you could afford me in this economy would extra help, actually help?
If those questions are causing you pause, then you need some (W.O.O.) Wonderful Options and Opportunity. Here's three simple steps to get the W.O.O.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009
Give the Dads in Your Life Some Spotlight for Father's Day
Because mothers admittedly do more of the heavy lifting in most homes, most families wind up rolling out the red carpet on Mother's Day and do well to hand Dad a cheap tie on Father's Day. This year, try to recognize the importance of fathers by going an extra mile. It could be help to your relationship with your spouse or partner and encourage them to bond with the kids too.
Here are some ideas:
1. Make an event of the celebration - get out of the house for a family activity.
2. Have the children (including you when honoring your father or father figure) take part in selecting the gift.
3. Make sure to express what you and the children specifically appreciate about his contributions to the family.
4. Save constructive criticism for next week - trust me, the day of honor will buy you the right to be a little more blunt the next time he falls short.
5. And if he doesn't do enough to deserve #s 1 through 4, do something to acknowledge him and encourage interaction between him and the children. You'll eventually be glad you did.
Xavier Knight is the Christian fiction pen name for Author C. Kelly Robinson, including the best-selling novels God Only Knows, No More Mr. Nice Guy and the critically acclaimed Between Brothers (Random House.) He lives outside Dayton, Ohio with his wife, daughter and son. He is hard at work on his next novel and on a nonfiction project. Visit him on Twitter at @xavierknight at The Knight's Table
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White Rose Story Contest: Hearts Crossing
What’s missing from this cover?
Your Name!
Introducing a new contest from White Rose Publishing.
“HEARTS CROSSING”
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, we’re giving you a picture plus a synopsis—and that’s worth 20,000-25,000 words plus a publishing contract. All you have to do is fill in the synopsis blanks to create your own unique plot, and then write the story to go with it.
THE RULES:
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