Underrated: 10 Christian Authors You Should Add to Your TBR Today

There’s an argument about the purpose of reviews. Some adamantly believe that reviews are primarily for the benefit of authors. They make the book more visible and help writers find new audiences. Others claim that reviews are reader-centric and used to encourage others to read a book or warn them away. Reviews ARE essential, but

Women’s Words

I love reading fiction, but I usually have a non-fiction book in my reading pile as well. This week, I’ve finished several books written by women who exposed systems that not only create victims of spiritual abuse but also engage in criminal coverups. What draws me to these types of books? Research. I write contemporary

Bringing Truth to Fiction

The first Christian fiction book I bought for myself was Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke. I was sixteen and working my first job at a summer camp. I went on to purchase the sequels as they became available. I’d grown up loving the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, so the Love Comes

Pilgrims and Plus-sized Heroines

It’s officially mid-January. The chill isn’t leaving my apartment, so I’m writing while snuggling under a fluffy robe and a blanket. My Christmas tree is still up. I’m not ready to let it go just yet. I’m trying to convince myself to get up and pour another cup of tea, but if I get up,

Room for Everyone

A year ago, I cut my home library by about 75%. An out-of-state move prompted my decision, but there was a secondary reason. I was moving toward a more minimalistic life. I kept items of comfort—including my favorite books—but got rid of the clutter that was wearing me down. My choice to limit my library

Small Goals

Since it’s the last day of the year, everyone is making those last-minute plans and resolutions to drive the next 365 days. I’m keeping my plans short and sweet. I have just two goals for the upcoming year: 1. Read 104 Books It’s the same goal as last year. It’s a reasonable two books per

To Count or Not to Count—Why Is This Even a Question?

Years before I joined Goodreads (or even knew what Goodreads was), I was a book counter. I would use a journal-type calendar and write the name of the book I’d read and maybe a note about whether I loved or hated it. Then, I’d put a number next to the title. It was my way