http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:56:42 -0700 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:27:58 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-NANOWRIMO?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner What is NANOWRIMO? It's  National Novel Writing Month - 30 days and nights of literary abandon! Despite or maybe because of the upcoming Holiday Season, this is the time to write. So, if you think you have a novel in you - this is an ideal time ... novel Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:27:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-NANOWRIMO?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Green-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner For horror fans, Ted Dekker’s Green fits the bill. Although Dekker is a “Christian” writer and his novel, Green, incorporates themes of salvation and good versus evil, there is more than enough gore and guts and ghouls in this novel... thriller novel Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:07:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Green-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Review-of-the-audio-drama-The-Screwtape-Letters?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Illustration courtesy of Tyndale House Fascinating listening, the radio drama, The Screwtape Letters, gives an amazing and insightful voice to those nagging thoughts and destructive emotions that plague all of us. Particularly appropriate as a radio... Christian fiction Sci-Fi and Fantasy C.S. Lewis faith Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:05:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Review-of-the-audio-drama-The-Screwtape-Letters?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Author-Joel-Rosenberg-on-NRB-Network-tonight?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Author Joel RosenbergThe NRB (National Religious Broadcast) Network will re-broadcast author Joel Rosenberg's 9/11 Town Hall meeting tonight at 7 p.m. central time, again at 11 p.m.Lt.-Gen. Boykin, former deputy undersecretary of defense intelligenc... Christian fiction Middle East Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:08:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Author-Joel-Rosenberg-on-NRB-Network-tonight?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Up-and-coming-authors-Tracey-M-LewisGiggetts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Author and entrepreneur Tracy M. Lewis-GiggettsTracey M. Lewis-Giggetts is an enterprising young author, as well as poet. When asked if she included poetry in her most recent novel, Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine, she answered... Christian fiction novel faith Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:37:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Up-and-coming-authors-Tracey-M-LewisGiggetts?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Fearless--a-word-of-encouragement?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy Thomas Nelson In the midst of the current global financial crisis fueled by fear, Max Lucado has written Fearless. The book examines the “why” of fear, and then encourages Christ-followers to “fear not.” Ch... faith Tue, 08 Sep 2009 09:58:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Fearless--a-word-of-encouragement?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d3-CS-Lewis-The-Screwtape-Letters-finds-new-popularity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Illustration courtesy Tyndale House Two different entities are bringing C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters back into the limelight.  The first is a national touring theatrical production starring Max McLean as Screwtape and Karen Eleanor Wight a... Christian fiction C.S. Lewis Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:35:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m9d3-CS-Lewis-The-Screwtape-Letters-finds-new-popularity?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Christian-Fiction-101-Movies-based-on-Christian-fiction?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesty Thomas Nelson Publishing Most of these movies, based on Christian fiction, are available to rent or purchase. Alcott: An Old Fashioned Thanksgiving starring Jacqueline Bisset (2008) Austin: Hidden Places starring Sydney Penny... Christian fiction novel film movies Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:24:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Christian-Fiction-101-Movies-based-on-Christian-fiction?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Why-is-Amish-fiction-so-popular?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Present day Amish farm in Iowa, photo by David KnoerrCurrently, Amish stories are among the most popular fiction for Christian women.  With new books by many authors – both established and new, from Beverly Lewis to Amy Clipston – C... Christian fiction Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:48:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Why-is-Amish-fiction-so-popular?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-Last-Ember--Daniel-Levin-signs-copies-of-his-book-in-Skokie?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Daniel Levin signs his book in Skokie, photo by Ruby TownsendWednesday evening, August 19, Daniel Levin talked about, read from and signed copies of his book, The Last Ember. An enthusiastic, hometown-type crowd greeted the energetic young author , w... thriller Israel Archeology Middle East bookstore Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:33:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d20-The-Last-Ember--Daniel-Levin-signs-copies-of-his-book-in-Skokie?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Daniel-Levin-book-signing-in-Skokie-Augst-19?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy McDuffie Goldberg Communications, Inc.Newly published author Daniel Levin will be at the Barnes and Noble bookstore at the Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie on Wednesday evening, August 19 at 7:30 p.m.Levin will sign copies of... thriller Israel Archeology Middle East bookstore Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Daniel-Levin-book-signing-in-Skokie-Augst-19?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Christian-Fiction-101-Upcoming-workshops-for-midwestern-writers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Debbie Macomber, Photo by Nina SubinThis fall, the Midwest will play host to several conferences and workshops for Christian writers:September 21-25: Maranatha Christian Writers Conference in Muskegon, MI Instructors and one-on-one conferences with ... Christian fiction writing Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:51:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Christian-Fiction-101-Upcoming-workshops-for-midwestern-writers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Steven-James-The-Knight-a-hit-with-reviewers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner cover art courtesy Revell Books Now in bookstores, Steven James' recently released thriller, The Knight, is a hit with reader reviewers. The novel is receiving high marks on Amazon.com and on social networking sites. Third in his Patrick Bowers seri... Christian fiction thriller Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:30:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Steven-James-The-Knight-a-hit-with-reviewers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d12-End-of-summer-reads-for-teen-girls?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy Disney Hyperion The following selections are from the summer reading list of one avid teenaged reader. The Gallagher Girls series (about a special prep school that trains spies) is authored by Ally Carter:  Don't Judge a Gi... novel young adult fiction mystery Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:22:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d12-End-of-summer-reads-for-teen-girls?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Christian-scifi-and-fantasy-summer-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Courtesy of Bethany House Publishers Christian science fiction and fantasy lives, gets some attention from the animation world and continues to grow in popularity. A new development in Christian sci-fi is the  move to online gaming. Based on Le... awards Sci-Fi and Fantasy Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:13:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Christian-scifi-and-fantasy-summer-2009?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Christian-Fiction-101-Ten-online-resources-for-new-writers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy Christian Fiction Online Magazine These blogs, websites and online video are helpful resources for new writers. Novel Matters – A group of six women fiction authors whose work has been published by well-known Christian publi... Christian fiction novel writing Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:09:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Christian-Fiction-101-Ten-online-resources-for-new-writers?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Christian-Fiction-101-The-most-popular-fiction-of-all-time?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy Amazon.com Analyzing book sales data from Wikipedia, USA Today, Amazon, Publishers International and The Top 10 of Everything by Russell Ash, to determine the best selling English language fiction of all time, here are the result... Christian fiction novel Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:22:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d30-Christian-Fiction-101-The-most-popular-fiction-of-all-time?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d27-The-Justice-Game-topnotch-legal-thriller?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner photo by Big Box of Art The Justice Game, by Randy Singer, is a topnotch legal thriller. Strangely enough, it is also a courtroom drama where the verdict almost doesn't matter.  Singer polled online viewers of a mock news story video to determi... Christian fiction thriller novel Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:58:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d27-The-Justice-Game-topnotch-legal-thriller?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d23-A-Bride-in-the-Bargain-and-Facebook?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Cover art courtesy Bethany House Publishing An ad for A Bride in the Bargain popped up today on my Facebook home page. Neither the ad or the web page it linked to flagged it as Christian fiction.  However, the book is published by Bethany House... Christian fiction Romance awards bookstore Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:34:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d23-A-Bride-in-the-Bargain-and-Facebook?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Christian-Fiction-101-Where-is-a-great-Christian-bookstore-in-the-Chicago-area?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Photo by Big Box of ArtOne of the best-stocked and attractive Christian bookstores in the Chicago area is Seeds Bookstore at the Willow Creek Church main campus in South Barrington. To get to Seeds,  walk through the main entrance and past the ... Christian fiction novel bookstore Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:00:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-13313-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Christian-Fiction-101-Where-is-a-great-Christian-bookstore-in-the-Chicago-area?cid=exrss-Chicago-Christian-Fiction-Examiner