Tag Archives: fiction

Fiction is a Different Kind of Truth

Posted on February 25, 2018 by

by Jim Denney “All good books have one thing in common — they are truer than if they had really happened.” —Ernest Hemingway I’m a fan of Lawrence Block and Stephen King, but there’s something these two fine writers have … Continue reading →

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NaNoWriMo Refresher by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 1, 2017 by

November 1. It ushers in the Thanksgiving season. It’s possibly a day that starts out with a sugar hangover from October 31. For writers of all skill levels, it’s the start of NaNoWriMo. National Novel Writing Month is a challenge … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Wings

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

by Jim Denney In September 1962, my third-grade class filed into the school library in search of adventure. I found mine right away—a book displayed on the “new arrivals” shelf. It had a blue cover with three children silhouetted against … Continue reading →

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14 Days to Finding Freedom Through Surrender by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 22, 2017 by

If you’ve read my posts for any length of time, you know my heart is to follow God’s call. It’s never a straight line, and often I’m up too late, scratching my head, asking Him, “Are you sure you want … Continue reading →

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The Catapult by Julie Arduini

Posted on November 30, 2016 by

My goodness, where did this year go? In some ways it has felt so long, and yet, I know I missed posting here because it has been so busy. I pray life is treating you well. A couple weeks ago … Continue reading →

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Song and Story by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on July 26, 2016 by

A while back, I threw out to my Facebook friends that I needed a certain type of song for a scene in my story. The response was amazing. (Huge bonus: checking out all the artists I haven’t heard and remembering goodies … Continue reading →

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Surrendering Time Series on Sale Monday and Tuesday by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

Although Ohio has seen 90+ temps already (and snow in May,) it is now summer. One of my favorite things to do is watch our daughter swim and have a book on the deck. And now, I want to put … Continue reading →

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Cover Creatin’ by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on June 14, 2016 by

So much of a writer’s life is putting words together, making story happen. It’s not news how much I love that. But as an artist, I have to say I’m falling in love with cover design. Can’t claim to be … Continue reading →

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Manly Readers by Kristen Heitzmann

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

#ManlyBookClubNames Brewskies & Books, followed by manly yoga, aka broga.   I admit I laughed hard at this example from a recent trending Twitter hashtag #manlybookclubnames. It was spurred by a New York Times article http://nyti.ms/1rvsEeC about men’s book clubs. One … Continue reading →

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Faceless Book Covers by Julie Arduini

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

With the re packaging and re release of my first novel, Entrusted, I’ve spent weeks researching images and learning cover design. I’m not quite ready to reveal the covers for my Surrendering Time series (formerly the Adirondack Surrender Romance,) but … Continue reading →

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The Heart Seekers Series FREE on Kindle by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 5, 2015 by

When people ask what one aspect do I enjoy about my affiliation with Write Integrity Press, I answer that I love that we work together. One way we work as a team is through projects that are reader driven.   … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at a Book Club by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 29, 2015 by

I have a confession. I’m an avid reader who has never been to an actual book club. I did an online one once, but I’ve never attended one. Until this summer. The book? My own. The women’s ministry at my … Continue reading →

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Choose Your Romance by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 28, 2015 by

Didn’t I just wish everyone a Happy New Year? Well, I blinked and it’s time to talk Valentine’s Day! As I’ve confessed before, I love romance but I’m not a die hard romantic. You would probably catch me watching the … Continue reading →

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June Foster and Why She Wrote Ryan’s Father by Julie Arduini

Posted on March 12, 2014 by

Julie’s Note: I had the pleasure of growing leaps and bounds as a writer under the mentorship of June Foster when we were in the same critique group. I admire her writing about subjects that are difficult and even controversial. … Continue reading →

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Royal Reading by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

So far 2014 has been full of reading for me. It’s a combination of a lot of book reviews due around the same time, a harsh winter, and well, I love reading. My next review is on Valentine’s Day, Rachel … Continue reading →

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