http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:42:05 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:57:04 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Author-Margaret-Daley-offers-two-books-to-add-to-your-holiday-shelf?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Here are a couple more books for your holiday shelves. Author Margaret  Daley is giving away a copy of each of these books this week over at On the Write Track. Simply leave a comment on that blog post to be automatically entered. Winners w... Holiday Fiction Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:57:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Author-Margaret-Daley-offers-two-books-to-add-to-your-holiday-shelf?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d20-West-Michigan-Christian-Writers-Group-offers-encouragement-and-support?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Looking for a good local Christian Writers group? The West Michigan Fellowship of Christian Writers group meets in various locations throughout West Michigan on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Their goal is to provide ... Writers Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:31:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d20-West-Michigan-Christian-Writers-Group-offers-encouragement-and-support?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Book-trailer-presents-charming-tale-of-stagecoach-etiquette?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner                               A Lady Like SarahShe's an outlaw. He's a preacher. Both are in need of a mi... Book Trailers Romance Historical fiction Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:27:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Book-trailer-presents-charming-tale-of-stagecoach-etiquette?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10-Fun-Facts-about-debut-author-Erica-Vetsch?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner ERICA VETSCH is married to Peter and keeps the company books for the family lumber business. A home-school mom to Heather and James, Erica loves history, romance, and storytelling. Her ideal vacation is taking her family to out-of-the-way history mus... New Releases Fiction Author Fun Facts Romance Historical fiction Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:15:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d18-10-Fun-Facts-about-debut-author-Erica-Vetsch?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Thanksgiving-fiction-for-kids?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Looking for some good Christian fiction that focuses on the Thanksgiving holiday or a general theme of thankfulness? Check out the following titles at your local bookstore or click on the cover to order from Christianbook.com.Discover Thanksgivi... Childrens Fiction Holiday Fiction Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:57:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Thanksgiving-fiction-for-kids?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Zondervan-to-publish-a-new-prophetic-thriller-series-by-bestselling-author-Tim-LaHaye?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner It was just announced that Tim LaHaye, prophecy expert and co-author of the mega hit series, Left Behind, has now teamed with author and senior vice-president and general counsel for the National Religious Broadcasters and Grand Rapids publisher... Mystery / Suspense / Thriller Local Book Publisher Information Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:26:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Zondervan-to-publish-a-new-prophetic-thriller-series-by-bestselling-author-Tim-LaHaye?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Give-a-teenage-girl-Tidings-of-Great-Boys-this-Christmas?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner This week as The 12 Books of Christmas continues, Young Adult author, Shelley Adina, is giving away a copy of her holiday novel, Tidings of Great Boys.Here's a synopsis:Finals week is approaching, and Mac is still undecided on where to spend the... Book Giveaways Young Adult Fiction Holiday Fiction Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:42:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Give-a-teenage-girl-Tidings-of-Great-Boys-this-Christmas?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d14-New-YA-release-by-awardwinning-author-Jenny-B-Jones?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner JUST RELEASED... I'M SO SURE by Jenny B. JonesIf you have a YA reader on your holiday gift giving list this year, consider the Charmed Life series by Jenny B. Jones. This series has been described as lighthearted, funny, and real, with serious undert... New Releases Young Adult Fiction Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:38:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d14-New-YA-release-by-awardwinning-author-Jenny-B-Jones?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d11-10-Fun-facts-about-mystery--suspense-author-Donn-Taylor?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Donn Taylor led an Infantry rifle platoon in the Korean War, served with Army aviation in Vietnam, and worked with air reconnaissance in Europe and Asia. Afterwards, he completed a PhD degree at The University of Texas and taught English literature a... Fiction Author Fun Facts Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:52:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d11-10-Fun-facts-about-mystery--suspense-author-Donn-Taylor?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d10-In-honor-of-Veterans-Day-and-Thanksgivinga-great-giveaway?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Here is a special Thanksgiving giveaway that focuses around a liberty theme - just in time for Veteran's Day! The giveaway is presented by Melanie Dobson, author of several books, including Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana.Included in thi... Women's Fiction Contests Book Giveaways Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:31:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d10-In-honor-of-Veterans-Day-and-Thanksgivinga-great-giveaway?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Experience-Christmas-in-the-Big-Apple?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner  The 12 Books of Christmas continues...This week, Lynette Sowell is giving away a copy of Big Apple Christmas, an anthology in which her story Where the Love Light Gleams is featured.Here's a blurb:The anthology A Big Apple Christmas features fo... Book Giveaways Author Profiles Holiday Fiction Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:10:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Experience-Christmas-in-the-Big-Apple?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Fiction-Author-Fun-Facts--Historical-Romance-author-Laurie-Kingery?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Laurie Kingery is the author of seventeen historical romances. She won the Reader's Choice Award for her Harlequin Historical, THE RAVEN AND THE SWAN, in 1994. Laurie lives in central Ohio with her husband Tom--whom she met on eHarmony.com!-- three d... Fiction Author Fun Facts Romance Historical fiction Holiday Fiction Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Fiction-Author-Fun-Facts--Historical-Romance-author-Laurie-Kingery?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Perfect-your-holidays-with-One-Imperfect-Christmas-by-Myra-Johnson?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Christmas is the season of miracles, but when blame and guilt keep people apart, a miracle needs a helping hand.Natalie Pearce loves Christmas so much she’d gladly make it a year-round celebration—until her mother suffers a massive stroke... New Releases Book Trailers Book Giveaways Holiday Fiction Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:30:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Perfect-your-holidays-with-One-Imperfect-Christmas-by-Myra-Johnson?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Leaving-Yesterday-by-Kathryn-Cushman-will-leave-you-satisfied?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Recently, someone posted on a message board I regularly visit that they are tired of sappy Christian novels that always include the message of salvation. They wanted to see stories that deal with believing characters who that struggle with everyday c... Book Reviews Women's Fiction New Releases Recommended Reading Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:16:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Leaving-Yesterday-by-Kathryn-Cushman-will-leave-you-satisfied?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Vampire-novel-will-appeal-to-Twilight-fans?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner With the success of Twilight, it was only a matter of time before a vampire novel hit Christian bookstore shelves. That time has come with the release of Thirsty, a novel by multi-published Christian author, Tracy Bateman. The question is, is th... New Releases Mystery / Suspense / Thriller Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:03:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Vampire-novel-will-appeal-to-Twilight-fans?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Recommended-Holiday-Fiction?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner The holidays are quickly approaching. If you're looking for great inspirational fiction with Christmas or holiday themes, check out the following stories that are sure to add some joy to your season. Click on the titles to visit the FamilyChrist... Local bookstore information Recommended Reading Holiday Fiction Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:30:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Recommended-Holiday-Fiction?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d26-The-12-Books-of-Christmas-week-3?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner This week, I am thrilled to introduce you to author, Deborah Raney. On my blog, On the Write Track, Deb is giving away a copy of the Inspirational Christmas Romance collection, Currier and Ives Christmas, which includes her novella, A Circle of Bless... Author Profiles Holiday Fiction Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:50:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d26-The-12-Books-of-Christmas-week-3?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d22-The-Amazon-Kindle-gets-some-competition?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner The Amazon Kindle, the original e-reader introduced two years ago, has some serious competition.Barnes and Noble has just come out with their version of an e-reader: The Nook. While there are many similarities, Barnes and Noble is boasting ... New Releases Reader Resources Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:31:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d22-The-Amazon-Kindle-gets-some-competition?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Fiction-Author-Fun-Facts--Scenarios-for-Girls-author-Nicole-ODell?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner   Nicole O’Dell lives in Illinois with her husband and six children, three of whom are triplets. With a heart for young girls and a special passion for the relationship between mothers and daughters as they approach the teen years, Ni... Fiction Author Fun Facts Tween Reading Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:30:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Fiction-Author-Fun-Facts--Scenarios-for-Girls-author-Nicole-ODell?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d19-WIN-with-The-12-Books-of-Christmas-week-2?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner Check out these heartwarming holiday novellas!#1 WILD WEST CHRISTMAS by Lena Nelson Dooley, Vickie McDonough, Darlene Franklin, and Kathleen Y'BarboChristmas Courtships Corral Four Sisters in Texas*Charlsey Ames can ride, rope, and work the ranch wit... Holiday Fiction Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:46:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14422-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m10d19-WIN-with-The-12-Books-of-Christmas-week-2?cid=exrss-Grand-Rapids-Christian-Fiction-Examiner