Title: Remember God Author: Annie F. Downs Publisher: B & H Books Copyright: 2018 Author Annie F. Downs is raw and witty in this retelling of a year in her journey to discover the answer to the question: Is God kind? Beginning with her initial disappointment of being single in her mid-thirties, Annie sets out to embrace herContinue reading “Remember God: A Book Review”
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Enneagram Five
As I continue on my journey of understanding each of the nine Enneagram types, I cross the threshold of half-way this week . I am using Ian Morgan Cron’s book, The Road Back to You, as I explore the attributes of an Enneagram Five, also known as the Investigator. My father is an Enneagram Five.Continue reading “Enneagram Five”
Kristy Boyce: Ten Questions with the Author
This is a very special Valentine’s Day edition of The Ameri Brit Mom. I am excited to introduce you to my author friend, Kristy Boyce. I first met Kristy at my local chapter of SCBWI. I had no idea that she had been writing a novel about England and once she announced her book dealContinue reading “Kristy Boyce: Ten Questions with the Author”
The Midnight Library: A Book Review
Title: The Midnight Library Author: Matt Haig Publisher: Viking Copyright: 2020 This book sat on my shelf for far too long and my anticipation was strong. Luckily, Matt Haig did not disappoint! Nora Seed has decided that she no longer wants to live. In the last twenty-four hours she lost her job and her belovedContinue reading “The Midnight Library: A Book Review”
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review
Title: I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Author: Erika L. Sanchez Publisher: Ember Copyright Date: 2017 Julia is growing up as the daughter of Mexican immigrants in Chicago. Until recently, she flew under the radar of her overprotective parents, because her older sister, Olga, held a monopoly on their attention. Olga never lied. Olga worked hard to bringContinue reading “I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter: A Book Review”
Hope Unfolding: A Book Review
Title: Hope Unfolding Author: Becky Thompson Publisher: WaterBrook Copyright Date: 2016 I was introduced to this book while visiting a Mother’s cLife group at my church. As I sat around and listened to the way the women reacted to the book I decided that night I had to get my own copy. I listened as Mom’s fessedContinue reading “Hope Unfolding: A Book Review”
The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)
I’m pressing forward in my work to modify my Christian Fiction manuscript. It’s a secular story with Christian themes of forgiveness, redemption, and love. My hope is that in studying this book by Jeff Gerke that I will be able to add some touches to that story that take it beyond a “feel good” taleContinue reading “The Art and Craft of Christian Fiction (Week 2)”
A Man Called Ove: A Book Review
Title: A Man Called Ove Author: Fredrik Backman Publisher: Washington Square Press Copyright Date: 2014 The first snow day of 2017 was the perfect day to wrap up my first book for the year as well. For the past several weeks I have come to know the cast of A Man Called Ove, and I took the icyContinue reading “A Man Called Ove: A Book Review”
Books of 2016
Happy Christmas Eve! Another year is coming to a close and as another reflection on where I’ve been and what I have accomplished this year I wanted to capture my 2016 Reading List. I began 2016 with the goal of reading 24 books. I wanted to vary my reading exposure so I created a ReadingContinue reading “Books of 2016”
Fear Fighting Book Launch
I have the unique opportunity to help another author whose first book is launching this January. Her name is Kelly Balarie and her book is called Fear Fighting. I received my pre-release copy of the book this weekend and I’ve struggled to put this book down. Fear Fighting is a faith-based book about awakening courageContinue reading “Fear Fighting Book Launch”
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