Peering Through Life's Window

A Warm Welcome to Alexis Goring Hi Alexis, first, tell us a little about yourself. Alexis here! I’m a writer at heart and a journalist by profession. I love to interview people and learn from their life stories! I like to connect with creative people who are chefs, architects, writers, photographers, actors, and musicians. I’m passionate about storytelling that makes a difference, vegetarian East Indian and Filipino food, Barnes & Noble bookstore, PANERA’s Autumn Squash soup and French baguette with whipped butter, shopping at my favorite malls, writing, photography, Contemporary Christian/Gospel music and romantic comedy movies! Lots of writers loved to read as children. How about you? If so, what did you read? Yes! As a child, I loved reading the Berenstain Bears books. I spent most of my pre-teen summers and teenage years breezing through the Sweet Valley High book series. Let's talk about your writing. Why do you write? I write because I need to

This week we have a special treat! Author Judith Rolfs has been published in every genre. As an author and professional marriage and family counselor, Judith focuses on motivating people to live their best lives - emotionally, physically and spiritually. In her thirties, she researched the complexity of the natural world and moved from agnosticism to faith in God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today, she talks about her latest novel, Never Tomorrow . Tell our readers about your new mystery novel Never Tomorrow. Thanks for asking. It’s like having a new baby - I welcome a chance to talk about Never Tomorrow after literally years in the writing. This is a powerful murder mystery, plus more - a psychological thriller that probes the marriage relationship, infidelity and forgiveness. I use my insights and experiences as a psychotherapist for three decades to instill deep emotions in my characters– the grieving, the loves, and the deep joys, that we all experience in real li

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website . Contemporary Romance: Reunion at Crane Lake by Robin Bayne -- Colt's memory is returning after the accident that ended his career. Now he wants to take over his family's inn, but he'll have to partner with his former fiancée to be able to afford it. He'll need forgiveness to make that happen. Tia's goal is clear: to return the inn to its former grandeur. And she'll even work with Colt to do so. But like the inn, their relationship needs a lot of work. He broke her heart...can she ever trust him again? (Contemporary Romance from White Rose Publishing [Pelican]) Hope by Fay Lamb -- She's a starving artist facing a serious illness; he's the doctor who's her only hope of survival. If only she hadn't caused his sister to die. (Contemporary Romance from Write Integrity Press) Muffins & Moonbeams by Elizabeth Maddrey -- Malachi

Wow! This was difficult! We drew a name and the winner is... Hats...Horns... Congratulations, Connie!

A Warm Welcome to Nancy Mehl Nancy will give away a print copy of Fatal Frost.   To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below. (U.S. Residents Only) Hi Nancy, lots of writers loved to read as youngsters. How about you? Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what did you read? I read all the time. During the day, at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. A flashlight under the covers works great! My tastes were varied. Nancy Drew, Dickens, Little House on the Prairie . I’d read almost anything. Let's talk about your writing. Why do you write? Because I’m called to, and because I love it. It’s just part of who I am. What themes do you write about? I love to write about the battle of good against evil. This is the heart of mystery and suspense. Also, in each plot I include at least two battles. The main battle from outside forces and the inner battle that comes from personal trials and conflict. What is your writing schedule and where

The winner is... Congratulations!  Delia Latham

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website . Biblical: Redeeming Grace by Jill Eileen Smith -- When famine visits Bethlehem, Boaz holds out hope for rain while his relative Elimelech moves his wife Naomi and their sons to Moab. For a while, it appears the Lord is blessing Elimelech's family, and his sons marry two lovely Moabite women. But calamities strike, one after another, leaving Naomi alone in a foreign land with only her childless daughters-in-law for comfort. When news reaches Naomi that the famine in Bethlehem has lifted, only Ruth will hazard the journey to her mother-in-law's homeland. Destitute and downhearted, Naomi resigns herself to a life of bitter poverty, but Ruth holds out hope for a better future. And Boaz may be the one God has chosen to provide it. (Biblical from Revell - A Division of Baker Publishing Group) Biblical Romance: Building Benjamin by Barbara M. Britton -- Naomi desires t