In Honor of National Humor Month...

I'm back! And I do plan on doing a little "let's get real" blogging very soon about why I took some time off, but right now I'm in Orlando with the fam for a much needed vacation (it's been 9 years since we've taken a real family vacation!) So once we return, I hope to find more regular time to blog, and will come clean about a few things. 

But for now...I'm posting in honor of National Humor Month. Recently, I had to come up with a Top 10 Funny Fiction Finds list for a client, so I posted to the ACFW loop, asking for recommendations.  Although I'm unable to post my final Top 10 list, I've compiled, for your reading pleasure, an extensive list of all the funny fiction suggestions I received.

If you're looking for a lighthearted read that will tickle your funny bone, check out these great options:

 The Case of the Bouncing Grandma and The Case of the Mystified MD by A.K. Arenz.

The Dunn Deal, Payne and Misery, and Parrish the Thought by Catherine Leggitt

Squeaky Clean Mystery series by Christy Barritt

Emma Rae Creation series by Sandra D. Bricker

The Great Christmas Bowl by Susan May Warren

 
Harriet BeamerTakes the Bus by Joyce Magnin

Anythingby Gail Sattler

Doug and Carlie by Lisa Smartt

The Ruby Taylor Mysteryseries by Sharon Dunn

Weddings by Bella series by Janice Thompson (anything by Janice, really)

Playing by Heart by Deborah Raney

The Guy I’m Not Datingby Trish Perry

The Sushi Series and Protection for Hire series by Camy Tang

Norah’s Ark and The Whitney Chronicles by Judy Baer

Anythingby Kristin Billerbeck

Anythingby Ray Blackston

Tribulation House by Chris Well

SAHM I Am by Meredith Efken

 
And I have to add my own…Mind over Madi and Madily in Love by me :-)

Have you read any of the above titles? Have any others to add to the list?

Super September Fiction Releases

Check out this extensive list of titles releasing this month from ACFW members. You'll find some fabulous Fall reading and wonderful Christmas gift ideas! Click on the title for more information and reviews on www.fictionfinder.com.


A Biltmore Christmas by Diane Ashley and Rhonda Gibson -- Historical Romance. Explore the luxuries of America’s largest home through the eyes of the fictional Bradford sisters.

A Bride’s Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas by Erica Vetsch -- Romance. Hoping to leave the shadows of her shady yesteryears behind, Adeline Reid is focusing on her photography career. But when her ex-boyfriend’s compatriot in crime shows up in Dodge City her entire past is threatened by exposure.

A Harvest of Hearts by Laura V. Hilton -- Shanna Stoltzfus thought nothing could make her return home to her Amish family. She was wrong. But can anything make her give up her dreams and stay?

A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman -- Historical Romance. Her heart is tied to a youthful vow . . . but can true love set it free?

A Log Cabin Christmas Collection by Margaret Brownley, Wanda Brunstetter, Jane Kirkpatrick, Kelly Eileen Hake, Liz Johnson, Liz Tolsma, Michelle Ule, Debra Ullrick, and Erica Vetsch-- General Fiction Historical. In a time of peril, can they find the courage to confront their fears and embrace a love that last.

A Marriage for Meghan by Mary Ellis  -- Romance. An engaging story of one girl’s quest for independence and true love as social prejudice tests a community’s faith in a simpler world.

A Quaker Christmas by Laura Lee Bliss, Rachael Phillips Ramona Cecil, and Claire Sanders -- Romance. Christmas is a simple matter among the Quakers of the historic Ohio River Valley, but can it be a a special time to welcome love into four households?

A Whisper of Peace by Kim Vogel Sawyer -- Historical Romance. Will Clay Selby be forced to choose between his desire to minister to the natives and the quiet nudging of his heart to spend his life with a quiet, independent Indian woman who is not a part of the tribe?

Belonging (Where the Heart Lives Series) by Robin Lee Hatcher  -- Historical Romance. Can two bitter pasts make one sweet future?.

Captive Trail by Susan Page Davis-- Historical General Fiction. A girl has become a woman while in captivity, and a stagecoach driver longs to take her to the home she barely remembers.

Christmas at Barncastle Inn by Lynette Sowell, Susan Page Davis, Darlene Franklin, and Janelle Mowery -- Romance from Barbour; Each Christmas the Barncastle family transforms its sprawling Victorian bed and breakfast into a fantasy world through time. Will its guests also discover that forgiveness is timeless?

Deadly Pursuit by Irene Hannon-- Thriller/Suspense. A woman who protects children. An ex-Navy SEAL turned police detective. A stalker with deadly intent.

Deep Cover by Sandra Orchard-- Romance. Undercover Cops: Fighting for justice puts their lives--and hearts--on the line.

Dry As Rain by Gina Holmes-- General Fiction. Undercover Cops: Behind every broken vow lies a broken heart. A richly engaging story of betrayal and redemption, Dry as Rain illuminates with striking emotional intensity the surprising truth of what it means to forgive.

Falling to Pieces; A Quilt Shop Murder by Vanetta Chapman-- A Cozy Mystery. Not your usual Amish buggy ride!

Finding Angel by Kat Heckenback-- Speculative Fiction. Angel doesn’t remember her magical heritage…but it remembers her.

From Ashes to Honor by Loree Lough -- General Fiction. If only he'd answered that last call from the World Trade Center....


From This Day Forward; American Tapestries by Margaret Daley-- Historical Romance. Following the War of 1812, an Englishwoman, stranded in South Carolina, pregnant and recently widowed, struggles to make a life for herself. Can a disenchanted American physician heal her wounded heart?

Hailee by Penny Zeller-- Historical Romance. Can this unlikely pair come to terms with their pasts and face the future together?

Hidden in the Everglades by Margaret Daley-- Thriller/Suspense. Michael Hunt needs Kyra Morgan's help to keep his sister safe. It will take everything they have to escape the Everglades alive.

Love Finds You on Christmas Morning by Debby Mayne and Trish Perry -- Romance.. Two women receive marriage proposals in the same house— 85 years apart. Love finds a home on Christmas morning in two heartwarming holiday stories.

Love Finds You in Sundance, Wyoming by Miralee Ferrell-- Romance. While war rages in Europe, Rebekah Hendricks dreams of life far beyond the family farm in Oklahoma. And when a telegram arrives in October of 1918, she believes God has provided her way of escape.

Naomi’s Gift-An Amish Christmas Story by Amy Clipston-- Romance. Take a trip to Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania, where you'll meet the women of the Kauffman Amish Bakery in Lancaster County.

Pirate of My Heart by Jamie Carie-- Historical Fiction. Forced to flee the only home she's ever known, Lady Kendra Townsend risks everything for a chance at finding true love in the wilds of a new America.

Remembering Christmas: A Novel by Dan Walsh-- General Fiction. Can one Christmas change a person's life forever?

Shadowed in Silk by Christine Lindsay-- Historical Romance. Neglected by family, Abby travels to India after WWI with her small son, only to be abandoned by her husband, a cruel stranger, and to fall in love with a man who can never return her love without offending God.

Surrender the Dawn by Mary Lu Tyndall-- Historical Romance. You’ll be swept away in this seafaring romance between a plucky damsel-in-distress and a nefarious rake who’s selling out his country amid the War of 1812.

The Aristocrat’s Lady by Mary Moore -- Historical. She was resigned to a life without love-until she met him...

The Christmas Belles of Georgia by Debra Ullrick, Jeanie Smith Cash, Rose Allen McCauley, and Jeri Odell -- Romance. They were sisters once—identical quadruplets—given up for adoption at birth. Now each receives a letter advising her to claim her inheritance and the family she never knew. . .at Christmas.

The Doctor's Lady by Jody Hedlund-- Historical Romance. Priscilla White knew God wanted her to be a missionary, not a wife. But the only way she can serve is to be married. Married in name only, her new journey will test her spirit. . . and the new longings of her heart.

The Healing; Kentucky Brothers Series by Wanda Brunstetter-- Romance. Can Esther Beiler win Samuel Fisher’s heart, or has she already lost it to an English woman? How will God untangle star-crossed lovers when jealousies and misconceptions threaten to tear them apart?

The Wounded Heart; An Amish Quilt Novel by Adina Senft-- General Fiction. When she's diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a young Amish mother must choose between obedience or following her heart.

To Have and To Hold; Bridal Veil Island Series by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller -- Historical Romance. Amid a time of growth and change for Bridal Veil, can Marshall and Audrey find a foundation on which to build a love to last forever?

Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer-- General Fiction. While war rages in Europe, Rebekah Hendricks dreams of life far beyond the family farm in Oklahoma. And when a telegram arrives in October of 1918, she believes God has provided her way of escape.

Today only: Get great bonus gifts with purchase of My Mother the Man-Eater by Tracy Krauss

Looking for good reading material? Do you like "edgy Christian fiction?" Check out this brand new release by author Tracy Krauss.

Tracy Krauss, author of ‘edgy inspirational’ fiction, is launching her book MY MOTHER THE MAN-EATER today, February 24 at amazon.com. You can help Tracy achieve ‘best seller’ status by purchasing the book at amazon.com TODAY!

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ABOUT THE BOOK: What’s a girl to do? Joleen Allen is on the hunt. For a man, that is. Unfortunately, every time the mother of five meets a prospect, he falls for one of her daughters instead!

Meanwhile, her ex-husband, Harold, is back in the picture after a stint in prison, and he’s looking for revenge. He’ll do anything to see Joleen’s reputation and her relationship with their children ruined. Harold has devised an elaborate plan to slander Joleen and ruin her financially, and will stop at nothing – even murder – to see it through.

At forty-four, Joleen has seen a thing or two. She became a mother at sixteen, and her five highly independent children are now grown. Jasmine is a successful ad executive, but has a drinking problem. Jill is a tough cop, while middle child Jennifer surprises them all with her tenacity. Jinger is a self-centered glamour girl, and the baby of the family, Jade, is utterly spoiled.

All the interesting men they meet get tossed around by this pack of barracudas. Adding to the mix are some drug deals, a kidnapping, insurance fraud, and secrets from the past, making life very complicated, indeed.

With grit, humor, action, intrigue and romance, My Mother the Man-Eater is a redemptive story about a woman whose search for meaning in life sends her straight into . . . the arms of God.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tracy Krauss is a prolific author, playwright, director and artist. Originally from a small prairie town, she now resides in Tumbler Ridge, BC, known for its scenic mountain vistas and many waterfalls. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and currently teaches high school Art, Drama and English. .





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You could be the 2,000th member of ACFW!

American Christian
Fiction Writers


OK, so I just found out that ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) is THIS close to reaching 2,000 members. Pretty cool, right? What's even cooler is that YOU could be the 2,000th member and walk away with a mega box of books and/or other prizes. Now THAT would be even better than cool. That would be STUPENDOUS! (Wow, it's been so long since I've used that word--or have I ever used that word?-- I had to use it here).


First, let me brag on ACFW. I joined in early 2007 and it has been nothing but a blessing to me. More of a blessing than I ever thought it would be. Here are just a few reasons I love this organization:

The members! When I first joined, I'll admit I was star-struck. Rubbing shoulders with multi-published authors I loved to read was slightly intimidating. Authors like Colleen Coble, Brandilyn Collins, Kristin Billerbeck, and dozens of other authors on my cool list. But seriously, it wasn't long before authors like these were answering questions I posted to the Loop (see below) and even critiquing my work. It was amazing to me (and still is) the ways these pros go out of their way to help newbies like me.

The Loop. Have a question about writing? The Loop is an active email loop where you can get questions answered, chat about the Topic of the Week, and stay in touch with what's happening at ACFW. There have been times when I've asked a question and have gotten 10 responses within ten minutes of posting. See what I mean about being quick to help?


The Genesis Contest. The first year I entered, I didn't final. But the feedback I received from the judges was awesome and I took their advice and polished up my manuscript. The following year, I entered the same ms and ended up placing 2nd in my category. Just getting my work in front of an agent and editor was priceless. This year, I entered a different novel and finaled again. Many members who entered the Genesis have gone on to receive contracts and their books can now be found on bookstore shelves. Click HERE for more info on the Genesis.


The Conference. I attended my first conference in September and cannot even tell you how fabulous it was. The speakers, the workshop teachers, the coordinators, fellow writers... I get teary just thinking about my experience. I am counting the days until next September, when the next conference will take place (within driving distance this time! Yay!) Read about my conference experiences HERE.


The Courses. One of the perks of membership is the FREE writing courses, all done through email correspondence. One of the most helpful was the Conference First Time Attendees course, where all of my questions about attending my first conference were answered. The courses are all taught by published/trained authors. This month's course is "How to Write Your Passion and Still Get Published."


Critique Groups. I joined my first official critique group through ACFW. That group has since broken up but three of those authors are now published! I am currently involved in another ACFW crit group with 4 other members. In addition to critiquing, we encourage each other, pray for each other, brainstorm together, and sometimes give each other a much needed kick in the pants. I adore my group!



So this is only a few of the many reasons I love ACFW. And I guarantee, if you join, YOU'LL LOVE IT, TOO!

As I stated above, ACFW is THIS close to reaching 2,000 members. If you are the 2,000th member to join, you will win a fabulous prize! And if you do sign up, mention my name because the referring member also gets a few goodies.

Seriously, if you are an aspiring Christian novelist, there is no better organization than ACFW to help you along the way.

Hope to see you there!

P.S. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I can't guarantee I'll have an answer, but I can either find out or point you in the right direction.

Blog tours

It would be nice for authors if books just sold themselves, wouldn't it? If, once a book was printed, there was nothing to do but sit back and watch as readers flocked to the bookstores to buy their copy.

Unfortunately, that's not the way it works. Years ago, publishing companies took care of most, if not all, of the marketing. Authors were barely involved. But with technology and web presence, not to mention marketing budget cuts in publishing houses, authors are expected to play a large part in promoting their books.

One of the newest and perhaps most effective ways of getting the word out about new novels is through a blog tour. Blog tours can last as breifly as one week, but usually run for one month. The author enlists one friend or fellow author to promote their book every day for a month. Blog posts can consist of an author interview, a summary of the book, author bio, and often include a giveaway of the book. Because each blog tour participant has various readers and followers, this is a great way to get the word out to potentially thousands (even millions) of people about a particular book.

While blog tours may not cause a book to become an instant best seller or bring in thousands of extra dollars, they do serve the invaluable purpose of creating buzz about a story. And this ultimately results in added book sales and more awareness of a particular author.

I've participated in a few blog tours, myself. The most recent was Jenness Walker's, promoting her debut novel, Double Take. In November, I'll be posting about another debut author, Erica Vetch, helping to spread the word about her novel, The Bartered Bride.

If you're a Christian fiction writer who is interested in hosting a blog tour, you can either organize it yourself or hire someone to handle it for you. A couple of great options are Write Integrity Editorial Services and The Christian Fiction Blog Alliance.

If you are a Christian fiction reader who is interested in checking out blog tours to find new authors, discover great reads, and possibly win free books, visit Christian Fiction Online Magazine every month for a list of current blog tours.

NOTE ABOUT THE 12 BOOKS OF CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY...

I changed my mind about the day that the winner will be announced each week for the giveaways (hey, it's my blog, I'll change my mind if I want to!) :-) Entries will be accepted through Friday at midnight and winners will be announced in a very short blog post on Saturday morning. This is great news for you because it gives you one more day to enter! Check back tomorrow morning to find out the winner of Christmas Miracles, this week's giveaway by Tracy Ruckman. And if you haven't yet entered, be sure to pop on over to THIS POST and leave your comment.

Good luck!

Christian Fiction Online Magazine Celebrates One Year

I posted about this on my Examiner.com page this morning, but I want to share it with you guys, too. I have been reading this online magazine for one year now, ever since it launched in July, 2008.

Founded by Bonnie Calhoun, the Christian Fiction Online Magazine brings information on all things Christian fiction, including book reviews, author interviews, blog tours, advice to writers, even a couple of short stories each month for your reading pleasure. There are also contests, in which you can win boxes of books. How cool is that!

Articles and information is provided by both regular monthly columnists and rotating columnists. Some of the names you might recognize are: Randy Ingermanson, Brandilyn Collins, Rachel Hauck, Denise Hunter, Mary DeMuth, and Dave Meigs. There are articles filed under six different categories: Best, Buzz, Berzerk, Brilliant, Biz, and Blitz.

I encourage you to check it out!

Don't forget to leave a comment on my post from last Wednesday! Commenting is the only way you can win the FaithWriters anthology of your choice! If you don't enter by the time the clock strikes midnight on Tuesday, you'll turn into a giant pumpkin! AND you will lose your chance to enter, so do it now before time runs out! The winner will be announced this coming Wednesday, July 8th.

I'm Officially an Examiner!

Some great news! I was recently named the Grand Rapids Christian Fiction Examiner for Examiner.com!

If you're unfamiliar with Examiner.com, it's a news and information site on thousands of topics. Many topics are covered nationally, but there are dozens of local Examiners, as well, covering local news and events. As the Grand Rapids Christian Fiction Examiner, I will be covering everything related to Christian fiction, sometimes with local ties - such as bookstore events and book signings. Other things I hope to include are book reviews, debut author profiles, author interviews, general genre information, and new fiction releases.

I first heard of Examiner.com from my friend, Tracy Ruckman, who was named the national Christian Writing Examiner. I wrote an article on FaithWriters for her page and thought the whole concept of Examiner.com was pretty cool. Then, another friend of mine (hi, Cari!) notified me that she discovered that Grand Rapids had been added to the Examiner.com list of local cities that needed coverage. I reached for the handle, and...Voila! God opened the door!

I am very excited about this opportunity and am trying to build my content. This is where you come in!

Here are a few things I am looking for. If you are willing to help, please leave a comment with a way for me to contact you. Thanks in advance!

• Published Authors willing to be interviewed


• Published Authors willing to do book giveaways


• Notifications of contests - either book giveaways or other (these can be giveaways you have on your websites or blogs. Great promotion for you!


• Debut Authors - just published for the first time, willing to be profiled


• Information or articles you're willing to share with Christian Fiction readers about individual genres (such as romance, mystery, suspense, historical). These articles can be already published on your blogs. I just need permission to use them on my page.


• Book Trailers for recent (or upcoming) book releases


• Avid Christian Fiction readers willing to be interviewed about the types of books you love or talk about a particular book that touched you in a powerful way.


• Recommended websites or blogs of interest to the Christian Fiction reader.

I would love for you to subscribe to my page! And please spread the word to those you know who are fans of Christian (or inspirational) Fiction. I look forward to providing interesting and helpful information about all things related to Christian Fiction.

Great Reads - Mom Lit and Hen/Lady Lit

Well, I got my Stiletto entry in. Yay!

I have to mention...A little birdie told me that this contest is hurting for entries so if you have a couple free days to polish up your manuscript (or even write the first 35 pages), PLEASE do! They need at least 10 entries per category for that category to stand alone. And as of two days ago, the only category with 10 entries was the Classic Lit. If they don't receive enough entries, they may have to cancel the whole contest. And that CAN'T happen. I'd be heartbroken. So, unless you want to feel the guilt for contributing to my broken heart, get that chick lit entry in before the 15th! http://www.chicklitwriters.com/

Anyway...

Today, I'm going to list some great reads in the Christian chick lit sub-genres, Mom Lit and Hen/Lady Lit. So grab your pen and write these down. Then head to your local Christian book store (gotta support those Christian bookstores) and pick up a couple for some fabulous summer reading! (I apologize for the weird formatting. Blogger is frustrating and a pain, especially when it comes to posting photos.)

MOM LIT - Ah...my favorite lit of all, probably because I am a mom and can relate to the craziness and ridiculousness that these characters endure. I have, in fact, written a mom lit, which I am beginning to edit today! Someday, I hope my name makes the list of good mom-lit reads. Til then, this list will definitely suffice:


The Claire Series by Tracy Bateman. This is an excellent series about a divorced mom of 4 whose life consists of one speed bump after another. Join Claire as she deals with the challenges of single parenthood, including dealing with her ex-husband's new wife. This series is filled with laughs, struggles, and yes - romance! The series is made up of three books - "Leave it to Claire", "I Love Claire", and "Claire knows Best."





Chocolate Beach by Julie Carobini. While reading this book, I became an instant fan of Julie Carobini. This is a smart, witty story about a "beach chick" mom who is evaluating her life and her marriage. Things she's dealing with include insecurities about her marriage, her nosy mother-in-law, and her know-it-all best friend. If you're looking for a delicious story, set on the beach, pick up a copy of Chocolate Beach.






The Becky Miller Series by Sharon Hinck. Here's a blurb: Becky’s rich fantasy life helps her cope with the pressure to be a Wonderful Wife and Marvelous Mom. But she keeps hearing the tape play: “Your mission, should you choose to accept it: support your husband when he loses his job, nurture an eccentric circle of friends, raise perfect Christian children, live a life full of grand Purpose, all while standing on your head and whistling Dixie. Your fantasy will self-destruct in five seconds.” If you're a busy mother of small children, you will relate!







The Baby Chronicles by Judy Baer. This is the sequel to The Whitney Chronicles and follows Whitney Blake on her unpredictable journey to motherhood.










SAHM I Am by Meredith Efkin. I can't offer a personal opinion but this book is currently on my to-be-read pile. As a computer/email addict, and a SAHM (well, a WAHM), I can't wait to read this book, written exclusively in an e-mail loop format.






HEN/LADY LIT. If your kids are grown and have moved out of the house (or haven't, but should!), you'll relate to the lives of Hen/Lady Lit characters. I'm not quite at that point in my own life but have enjoyed several books in this genre. Here are a few of my favorites:




Reality Queen by Debbie DiGiovanni. This book is my favorite hen lit. A recent empty-nester, Stephy Daniels gets a job as a reality television production assistant and ends up in front of the camera instead of behind it. This story is smart with consistent and well-paced humor. If you love reality TV or are dealing with empty-nest-syndrome, this book is for you!








Bargain Hunters Series by Sharon Dunn. If you love a good mystery and a good sale, you'll adore Sharon Dunn's Bargain Hunters series. Death of a Garage Sale Newbie and Death of the Six Foot Teddy Bear are currently available. Death at a Discount is releasing this year.

• The Wedding Caper and Gone with the Groom, by Janice Thompson. Here's another great cozy mystery series that follows amateur sleuth, Annie Peterson, as she sets out to solve a robbery case in The Wedding Caper and then searches for her missing future son-in-law in Gone with the Groom. Fun stories with several chuckles and a lot of heart.






• The Bouncing Grandma by A.K. Arenz. Haven't read this one yet but it looks so good! Definitely putting this one on my to-be-read pile, too. Here's a blurb: When "bouncing grandma" Glory Harper sees a foot dangling out of the back of a rolled up carpet movers are carrying into her new neighbors' house, her imagination runs wild. The trouble is nobody believes her suspicions that a murder has been committed--especially the police, who know her all too well as the woman who caused a multi-car pileup while skateboarding with her grandson.

I hope you've enjoyed this week's Chick Lit topic. If you've never read the lits, I enourage you to pick up a couple and come back to post your thoughts. If you're already a fan, YAY! Keep buying those books to let publishers know that chick lit is still a very much loved genre! As I mentioned before, I believe it will always be around, no matter what label it's hidden behind.

Long live Chick Lit!

Christian Fiction Online Magazine

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Lisa Samson. Rachel Hauck. Robin Lee Hatcher. Brandilyn Collins. Jill Elizabeth Nelson. Mary DeMuth. What do these multi-published authors have in common? (Besides being multi-published, I mean): They are all columnists for Christian Fiction Online Magazine.

I decided to share this link with you because it's been so helpful to me in my fiction writing. Not only will you find columns written by some of your favorite authors (like those listed above), but there are also several agents and editors who regularly share their tips, advice, and wisdom with aspiring authors like me - and you? - to take us one step closer to that publication status.

Other people in the industry to glean from are Rachelle Gardner, Randy Ingermanson, Terry Burns, Kelly Mortimer, and so many more...

In this month's issue, you will learn about publishing in today's economy, print on demand, symbolism in fiction, screenwriting, and much more. You will also be able to enter awesome contests like this one and learn about current and upcoming blog tours.

Get in the know! Subscribe to this monthly magazine and get the inside scoop on everything related to fiction writing and publishing.