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CFBA: The Dead Whisper On
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing THE DEAD WHISPER ON (Bethany House July 1, 2007) by T. L. Hines ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tony is the author of the acclaimed Waking Lazarus. He … -
Shakespeare Retold: Shrew and Midsummer
Back on 8/5 I reviewed Shakespeare Retold: Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth. The second disc of the series contains The Taming of the Shrew and A Midsummer Night's Dream, the former being far and away the best of the s… -
yakking
Lori, Kaye and I went to see Stardust tonight -- their first time to see it, my second. I'm ready to see it a third time. Happy to say they loved the movie too. I mean what's not to love? Everything clicks in that film, … -
The Last Legion
...or, how I suffer for love of the Brits. Lori (aka loriluvspaulgross) and I went to see The Last Legion Monday night, drawn by the novel and somewhat terrifying prospect of seeing the one and only Colin Firth portray… -
CFBA: The Void by Mark Mynheir
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingTHE VOID(Multnomah Fiction August 21, 2007)by Mark MynheirABOUT THE AUTHOR: Mark Mynheir is a cop writer. He has authored Rolling Thunder… -
Becoming Jane soundtrack
I decided I needed to write a review of the soundtrack to Becoming Jane to post on Amazon, so here it is: For Becoming Jane, Adrian Johnston delivers an elegant score that perfectly captures the poignant and bittersweet… -
Review: Dean Martin ~ Forever Cool
I tend to be a little leery of duets that pair current singers with deceased ones. There's so much potential for the pairings to fall incredibly flat. Happily, Forever Cool is a duets album done right. The disc pairs voc… -
BOOK GIVEAWAY - The Restorer
The Bridge is running a giveaway of Sharon Hinck's The Restorer. If you'd like to enter for the chance to win a copy, CLICK HERE. -
Review: The Restorer by Sharon Hinck
The Restorer (Sword of Lyric #1)By: Sharon HinckPublisher: NavPressISBN: 9781600061318 Author website: http://www.sharonhinck.com Review:Susan, a mother of four, is suffering from major burn-out. Although… -
Interview with author Sharon Hinck
Today I'm thrilled to present a new interview with author Sharon Hinck:Bio: Sharon’s novels include The Secret Life of Becky Miller (Bethany House, 2006), Renovating Becky Miller (Bethany House, 2007), The Restorer (Na… -
CFBA: Off the Record by Elizabeth White
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingOFF THE RECORD(Zondervan August 15, 2007)by Elizabeth WhiteABOUT THE AUTHOR: Beth White is the author of Fireworks and Fair Game, as we… -
Flash Gordon
Did anybody watch the first episode of the SciFi Channel's new show, Flash Gordon? Now I'm no Flash Gordon scholar (read: obsessed geek, LOL), but it was entertaining. Shows promise, and seems entertaining in a Dr. Who-i… -
A Season of Forgiveness book promo
A SEASON OF FORGIVENESSby Brenda CoulterAvailable in stores September 25.Order now from Amazon. Read most of the first chapter at BrendaCoulter.com -
Stardust
Let's see, the best way to describe Stardust -- it's like The Princess Bride on crack. Seriously, even more insane than that movie (who would've thought it possible? LOL). Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman, every fanta… -
Becoming Jane
Saw Becoming Jane tonight, and absolutely loved it. Since so little is known of the particulars of Austen's life (thanks to that nutter -- said with great affection, LOL -- of her sister, Cassandra, burning many of her l… -
A fly story
I ALMOST SWALLOWED A FLY TODAY!! Before I got up this morning a fly was buzzing around my ear...I swatted at it and it left me alone (little did I know I had killed it!). I went to drink the cup of tea on my desk b… -
CFBA: And If I Die by John Aubrey Anderson
This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingAND IF I DIE(Faithwords August 2007)by John Aubrey AndersonABOUT THE AUTHOR: John grew up in Mississippi cotton country. After gradua… -
Shakespeare Retold: Much Ado and Macbeth
Since the complete Shakespeare Retold series finally released in the US on DVD, I am finally getting to see the modern retellings of Much Ado About Nothing, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream (I was able to watch The… -
Oh my...
Oh dear Lord. Watching Macbeth. Two points: James McAvoy can sing. And he just chopped up a hog's head. UGH!! Okay, three points...and the witches are GARBAGE MEN!! Hilariously random...love it. -
Hairspray (or, ohmygosh, I love Zac Efron!!)
I'm overdue to comment on Hairspray here, especially since I've now seen it twice. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!! And I Zac Efron as Link -- he is just too ADORABLE for words!! *sigh* Seriously, I'm going to be 27 next month, … -
Harry Potter links (spoilers)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows obituaries!! (Some of these are hilarious...) Life after the Deathly Hallows -- Now this is interesting...info Rowling gave in a chat on what happens to certain characters after the … -
CFBA: Return to Me by Robin Lee Hatcher
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing RETURN TO ME byRobin Lee Hatcher ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robin is the author of over fifty novels, including Catching Katie, named one of the Best Boo… -
FIRST: Bad Idea by Todd and Jedd Hafer
It is AUGUST 1st, time for the FIRST Day Blog Tour! (Join our alliance! Click the button!) The FIRST day of every month we will feature an author and his/her latest book's FIRST chapter!This month's feature a…
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