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The launch, with over ninety in attendance, was emceed by friends Marj Miller and her husband, Justice Dallas Miller (Q.C.). Deb invites you to visit her at her site. |
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 Congratulations to Ann Voskamp for milestones reached since One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are (Zondervan) was released in January: being the first member of The Word Guild (to our knowledge) to have a book on the New York Times bestseller list, a product line developed around her book, and now an iTunes app! The mobile app was launched at American Thanksgiving "to make everyday Thanksgiving" through providing quotes from the book about gratitude, a tool for users to chronicle gifts through text or photos, and a social media link to share gratitude with family and friends.You can read more about it at One Thousand Gifts and at incourage.
The free app (for iPhone and iPad) can be downloaded at iTunes and for Android devices at Android Market.
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Canadian Writers Who Are Christian has been nominated for the Ninjamatics 2011 Canadian Weblog Awards in the Arts & Culture, Group Weblog, and Religion, Spirituality & Philosophy categories. The 2011 Canadian Weblog Awards are a juried competition with nominations open in 37 categories between January 1 and October 31, 2011. The nominees shortlist will be announced on December 1, 2011, and the winners will be announced on January 1, 2012. Feel free to grab a button for your website or e-mail, and check out your fellow 2011 nominees. |
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Nikki Rosen will be running self-esteem groups based on her book, In the Eye of Deception. The group meets every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon in November, January and March at The Halton Women's Centre, Oakville, Ontario. 1515 Rebecca Street, Suite 229. |
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Priests in the Attic's generic message of God's saving grace is available at all of the regional libraries and Barnes &Noble book stores in South West Florida; it is on the data base of Chapters and other book stores here in Canada. As such, God's word of salvation has been available to many in the General Readership Category. Thank you for your wonderful work in promoting God's promise through Canadian writers…and thank you again for allowing me to be part of your world.Yes indeed, we are "all in this together…with Him." Sincerely, *See the Appearances page for details of Elaine's next appearance. |
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Inscribe Christian Writers' Fellowship is pleased to announce the winners of our Members' Only Contest! Poetry – First place, Violet Nesdoly of Langley, British Columbia Adult Fiction – First place, Glynis Belec of Drayton, Ontario Devotional – First place – Terrie Todd of Portage, La Prairie, Manitoba Essay to Theme – First Place, Sharon Espeseth of Barrhead, Alberta Barnabas Award – Nikki Rottenberg of Burlington, Ontario Congratulations to all the winners. |
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One Thousand Gifts by renowned author and blogger Ann Voskamp has made the shortlist for the 2011 INSPY Awards for excellence in literature. Congratulations Ann! |
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Jayne E. Self is excited to announce that her book Murder In Hum Harbour: A Seaglass Mystery will be released October 1. It will be available through local bookstores and Amazon. |
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 Eleanor Shepherd's original two-part interview with Moira Brown on 100 Huntley Street, about her book, More Questions than Answers was aired again August 1, and was recently combined into one segment.
See the video here.
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  Heidi McLaughlin was interviewed by Moira Brown on 100 Huntley Street on August 11, 2011, and invites you to view it here.
Her book SAND TO PEARLS: Making Bold Choices to Enrich your Life, has been chosen as the Women’s Ministry theme and teaching material for the 2011/2012 North American Baptist Conference for Canada and the United States. As an added teaching tool, and to provide a gift to women across American; a 35 minute DVD was taped on August 10 and will be available the first part of September, 2011.
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 Connie Cavanaugh's new book Following God One Yes At A Time is out and for sale!
Following God has gotten way too complicated. Are you looking for a simpler path? With humour and compassion, Connie Cavanaugh will help you get moving in the right direction.
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 Love Inspired Suspense author Sandra Orchard is launching a blog "Conversations about Characters." Check it out!
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 TWG member and published author Sandra Orchard would like to announce Deep Cover, her debut novel and the first book in her Undercover Cops series with Harlequin's Love Inspired Suspense, is available now from eHarlequin. It will be available in stores and at other online retailers September 6, 2011.
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  Jim Molloy announces the release of his new book, Every Leader's Everest.
Have you ever met an insecure leader? How did he or she become that way? What are the symptoms? How is it affecting their leadership and life? Most importantly, are they shackled to insecurity forever? Every Leader's Everest reveals the answers to these questions and provides real solutions from Scripture, psychological research and real life leader examples.
The book is available from LeaderScripts.
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 The key to a successful marriage, says Rev. Ed Hird, is to “celebrate the ordinary, not just the extraordinary.” Hird shares this and other insights in a recently published essay in Vancouver's North Shore Outlook.
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 Janice Keats has an article published in Writer’s Journal magazine, July/August issue entitled, "Write a Query Letter and Hook the Editor in Three Easy Steps."You may view WRITERS' Journal online, however, the article is not posted online. Congratulations, Janice.
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 Natalie Gidney is pleased to announce the release of her second book, Spiritual Training 101: Preparing for Eternity, published by Essence Publishing. It is a Bible study that can be used by an individual, but also works well in a group setting. Spiritual Training 101 is available for purchase at EssenceBookstore.com. |
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 You're invited to view a short reading by Kimberley Payne from her story, "A Personal Makeover: Inside and Out" in A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider, on YouTube. |
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 Join A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider contributor Janet Sketchley at The Barn Door Book Loft for a chance to win your own copy and read a great interview at the same time.
For your chance to win, leave a comment before May, 15, 2011.
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 Wendy Nelles, writer, editor, co-founder of The Word Guild and co-editor of Hot Apple Cider and its sequel A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider has recently had the Burford Times include her press release for A Second Cup in its weekly edition on Thursday, April 28, 2011. |
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 Award winning author Harold Fuller announces his twelfth book, Sun Like Thunder–Following Jesus on Asia's Silk Road. Third in the SUN travelogue triad, it is the result of 15 years of research and writing–including time spent criss-crossing Asia, observing people, cultures, and religions. The first edition was published in India by the Centre for Contemporary Christianity, and a North American publisher is considering a revised edition. Meanwhile, the MS will go on SIM's website. Reviewers in Asia and in the West have endorsed the book, which comes out just as an ascendant Asia is claiming global attention. In his Foreword, Patrick Johnstone, Founding Editor of Operation World, writes, "A gem of a book. It is a travelogue, but far more than that. It is also a spiritual journey that shows the growth of God's kingdom in Asia and the challenges of an unfinished task… "
The book reflects some 50 years of editing and writing overseas by award-winning author Fuller. He has dedicated the book to the memory of his sister Olive, who served with Amy Carmichael in India. Fuller is a member of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and has served as vice-chair of World Evangelical Alliance.
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 Kim Burgsma, an award-winning landscape designer, speaker, garden class instructor, and author, writes a monthly garden column for Focus News magazine and received an honourary mention for Almost Eden in the 2010 Word Alive Press contest. She has owned her own landscape design company since graduating from the University of Guelph in 2000. Her landscape work, home, and gardens have been featured in Life Style, She, City Woman, and Canadian Homes and Cottages magazines as well as the Toronto Star.
 Almost Eden: Designing Gardens in Relation to Creation is her first book and will be released on April 30, 2011. The book journeys through back roads and hikes through forests, wetlands, and hillsides where the most amazing gardens can be found without spending a dime or lifting a shovel. The journey is intended to inspire worship to the One who created such gardens for us all. Available in Christian bookstores, Chapters/Indigo, and Select Garden Centres. ISBN-13: 978-1-77069-243-5, Word Alive Press, Retail Price $29.99.
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 Author and speaker Grace Fox is thrilled to announce that her Bible study and 7-part teaching DVD that accompanies Moving from Fear to Freedom: A Woman's Guide to Peace in Every Situation will be available beginning May 23. View the book trailer at www.gracefox.com. |
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| TWG member Eleanor Shepherd is happy to announce that her article "The Mosaic" was recently published in the spring 2011 issue of The Breakthrough Intercessor. Congratulations, Eleanor. |
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 Heather McGillivray is happy to have three of her poems, "Write Something," "Getting There" and "A Little Jealousy Please," published in the spring issue of terra north/nord, and an honourable mention in the Utmost Christian Writers Poetry Contest, for her poem "Flypaper Parable." |
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  Brenda Wood is delighted to tell you that she is one of the 100 authors chosen for the Australia Flood Lands fundraiser, 100 Stories for Queensland, to be released world wide Tuesday, May 3. If you look carefully, you can even find her name on the bottom of the front cover!Congratulations, Brenda!
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 Dr. Kevin Dautremont was recently interviewed by The Moose Jaw Times Herald, and invites you to check out the article here: Moose Jaw doctor is also successful author.
We're grateful he's managed to snatch time away from his busy practice to bring us some great writing.
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 A big CONGRATULATIONS! going out to Laura Davis who has just been made the Director of Accessibility for London Celebrates Canada–a Non-Profit Organization in charge of the Canada Day celebrations in London, Ontario, this year.
We know it will be a blessed time, and pray for God's guidance and peace in all the preparations.
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 Lisa Hall-Wilson and Marcy Kennedy have two articles out this month on the current situation in Haiti and their struggle with cholera. The earthquake and Hurricane Tomas may be in the past, but Haiti's struggles aren't. Please check out testimony and Faith Today to find out more about the ongoing struggle. |
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 Dorene Meyer would like to let everyone to know about the launch of her new book, Lewis, the second book in a series that chronicles the healing journey of seven young people in the fictional First Nations community of Rabbit Lake. The second step in the healing journey is to “tell our story” to a trustworthy friend or counselor.Grant Park in the Atrium, Winnipeg, MB, at 7 p.m.
 Lewis Littledeer struggles alone as a single father, unable to understand why his wife, Starla, has left him again to sell her body and soul on the streets of Winnipeg as a sex trade worker. What is it that keeps driving her away from a loving husband and the care and support of her home community?Marcy Kennedy, reviewer for Maranatha News
“I read Lewis in one day, anxious to find out what it would take to mend the broken hearts and broken relationships in this young family. Entwined throughout the story is a message that everyone needs to hear–the path to emotional healing is hard, but for those with the courage to tell their stories and ask for help, it is possible." Rev. Shona Stewart, Founder/Executive Director for Setting the Captives Free Ministries.
"This fiction novel could easily be many Aboriginal women’s true to life stories. The author has captured one of the most prevalent issues for Aboriginal women (sexual abuse), and shows her heart to want them to come out and tell their stories. When I counseled many Aboriginal women in the sex trade, they had similar stories to tell. Interspersed in the story is another story, one of the Gospel message. I will definitely have a copy of this book available for the women to whom I will be serving." Dorene will be reading an excerpt from Lewis, with a book signing and refreshments to follow.
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Janice Keats would like to let everyone know that the audio version of her book, Poems of Inspiration and Occasion, is now available on CD. Written and read by Janice Keats, the book is a combination of inspirational and traditional poetry, with a descriptive flair and elements of story telling.
You may purchase it for $10 (plus $2 postage) at her website. For more information on this CD and other products, check out either of her websites: Janice Keats, Writer or The Master's Path. Or email her at gkeats@eastlink.ca.
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  Donna Dawson is pleased to announce that the trailer for her latest book, Rescued, is available to watch online.
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Award-winning author and speaker N. J. Lindquist has been asked to teach an 8-week Continuing Education non-credit workshop at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario. Called to Write: Ten essentials for successful writingEight consecutive Wednesdays from October 6 to November 24
7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Friends and family have urged you to write down your stories or opinions. But should you? After all, how do you know your work is any good? And how could you get published? Looking at fiction and non-fiction, short pieces and books, NJ will give you an insider's glimpse into the world of writing and help you create a plan for your next steps. Optional assignments and critiques.
Registration Information coming soon.
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Heather Kendall is pleased to report a new review of her book, A Tale of Two Kingdoms, in The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. |
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M. D. Meyer will be launching her newest contemporary novel, Jasmine, at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg, MB on April 1st at 7:00 PM. Jasmine marks the beginning of a new series by M. D. Meyer; one that chronicles the healing journey of seven young people in the fictional First Nations community of Rabbit Lake. The first step in the healing journey is to courageously “face the problem.”
Jasmine Peters is doing everything in her power to avoid talking about, or dealing with, what happened to her. But when the past interfaces with the future, Jasmine not only puts herself at risk but also endangers the life of newly commissioned RCMP constable, Andrew Martin.
Jasmine is published by Word Alive Press and is available for sale in bookstores across Canada. ISBN: 978-1-926676-87-6. Price: $14.95.
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Jayne Self is pleased to announce that her book, Caught Dead: A Dean Constable Mystery, begins April 5, 2010 as an online serial, with a new chapter each week. |
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Kimberley Payne is always looking for contributors to the following blogs: Healthy Parents Healthy Kids
250 words about how you've raised your kids to be fit Books for Book Lovers
Recommend your favourite book by a Canadian author who is Christian A photo, bio and links to your website/blog are included. Please email Kimberley at if interested in submitting.
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Donna Dawson is pleased to announce the release of her fourth novel, entitled Fires of Fury.
This inspirational romance novel is published through Newscroll Books.
ISBN: 978-0-9865248-0-6
It sells for $15.00 plus shipping and handling.
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Day One is pleased to announce the publication of Eric E. Wright’s new book, A Practical Theology of Missions: Dispelling the mystery – Recovering the passion.
A new textbook for seminaries, colleges, church missions committees and concerned Christians, it's full of practical material, vignettes and biblical insights.
This book is the culmination of a career spent as a missionary, pastor, and seminary professor. Eric Wright spent 16 years in Pakistan where he was the co-founder of the Open Theological Seminary for which he wrote six self-teaching textbooks. The OTS now serves more than 2500 students across Pakistan.
A Practical Theology of Missions combines a thorough examination of the biblical text with abundant examples of how missions is carried out today.
ISBN – 978-1-84625-198-6 Trade Paperback 352 pages $20.00
See www.countrywindow.ca for ordering information.
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Nikki Rosen is pleased to announce the publication of her book, In the Eye of Deception: A True Story. |
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Brenda Wood has released a new book: Heartfelt, 366 Devotions for Common Sense Living. |
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Heidi McClaughlin just signed another contract for her next book Sand To Pearls: Making Choices that will Provoke Change. |
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Ruth Smith Meyer, of Ailsa Craig and Listowel, is pleased to announce the publication of her first children’s book, which she also illustrated – Tyson’s Sad Bad Day. |
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