As a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s another one:Continue reading ““This book is perfect for teenagers…””
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“the case of Lucifer” –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae
In this passage, McRae reminds Christians that it is not enough to know–even to believe–in Jesus Christ. Satan knows and believes, but he refuses to accept Him. It’s an important distinction and challenge for us. A common characteristic of non-Christians is that they haven’t been presented with the historical evidence of Christ. They haven’t followedContinue reading ““the case of Lucifer” –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae”
“…it’s just what fire does.”
I’m a sucker for a good simile. The character approaching the candle in this quote from The Manic Mission can’t help but burn down the world around him, though his intent is to be a beacon of hope. This short quote captures him perfectly. The Manic Mission is for readers interested in tough topics thatContinue reading ““…it’s just what fire does.””
Did God Forsake His Son? –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae
It comes up in Christian circles. Did God turn away from His Son, Jesus . . . prompting Christ to call out “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” In Seed of God, Jesus Christ, McRae reminds us that Jesus frequently pointed to old testament scripture to reveal who he was. This lineContinue reading “Did God Forsake His Son? –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae”
“we can detect counterfeits” –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae
The phrase encourages us to do more than offer a cursory look at Christianity, and McRae draws an effective parallel between the coins and bills in our pockets and faith. Our currency has tell-tale signs of legitimacy and detectable signs of being fakes. Watch for counterfeits. A common characteristic of non-Christians is that they haven’tContinue reading ““we can detect counterfeits” –from Seed of God, Jesus Christ, by Kenneth McRae”
“You three…are uniquely talented.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
This stood out to me due to its positivity. The speaker compliments the individual and the collective. In a sci-fi book addressing depression, its an important thing to include. In life, it’s even more important. Take time to compliment individuals and teams on their successes–no matter how small. The Red Texts Club digs deeply andContinue reading ““You three…are uniquely talented.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
We “devour” books. Do we “eat” them? from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (6)
The thesaurus is an important tool for writers. Some have one in their brain, some in book format, and some rely on the online versions. This quote stuck out because we often hear of people devouring or inhaling books . . . it may be the first time I heard about them being eaten .Continue reading “We “devour” books. Do we “eat” them? from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (6)”
Memoirs of a Mediocre Teacher (a review)
Over the past few years, I’ve enjoyed reading novels by local authors more and more. William Kent Krueger remains my favorite modern Minnesota writer, but I met Blair Clinton at a recent writer’s festival, and he’s the kind of guy you want teaching your kids reading. Funny, humble, and passionate about his work. We alsoContinue reading “Memoirs of a Mediocre Teacher (a review)”
A Review of The Manic Mission, by C.J. Simone
I struggle with book and movies that depict bad thing happening to children. The Shack comes to mind. Yet sometimes the very real and very painful is what ultimately forces a character to make the right decisions. C.J. Simone took that route with this YA novel, and she rightly includes trigger warnings, because she dealsContinue reading “A Review of The Manic Mission, by C.J. Simone”
“I’m Marilyn…” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
Villains, throughout history, have been depicted as having a physical appearance that is unnerving. I enjoyed VanRynken’s description of Marilyn, whose face adjusted unnaturally, like tectonic plates, even while she smiled. It also sets the stage for the shiftiness of the character later. The Red Texts Club digs deeply and creatively into the teenage mind—moreContinue reading ““I’m Marilyn…” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
A Sweet and Effervescent Tale for Cowgirls
I’m from rural America and am partial to westerns, cowboys, and dialogue as cut and dried as jerky. A hint of romance can be nice, too. I got a taste of that right away in A Cowboy’s Heart with well-written lines like “The simple cadence of a horse’s steady gait soothed Anna’s soul like anContinue reading “A Sweet and Effervescent Tale for Cowgirls”
“…his true nature deep in his eyes…” from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (14)
Sometimes a character is hideous, and we immediately recognize the danger–Dracula, zombies, werewolves, Hal from Space Odyssey, or even Biff Tannen from Back to the Future. At other times, we catch a flicker of evil, and that subtle flash can be as terrifying as the more overt villains. Here’s another quote from Boys Life, whichContinue reading ““…his true nature deep in his eyes…” from Boys Life, by Robert McCammon (14)”