Eclectic is the only way to describe my choice in reading. I love a good novel, whether it be historical or contemporary, romance or suspense, secular or Christian. You will discover this if you follow Rebecca’s Reviews for long! On Wednesdays I will be reviewing books that influenced me over the years. I would like to begin with a group of four …
MONDAY’S MEANDERINGS . . .
There are endless views on the protocol for reviewing a book. The most eloquently written, finely crafted novel will not please every reader and in the same vein, not every reviewer will satisfy what every booklover seeks. The books that I choose to review on these pages will be books that I have enjoyed or loved, found immensely entertaining or …
Dorothy Love’s BEYOND ALL MEASURE, a debut novel for a debut blog!
It is with much excitement that I launch my debut blog, FICTIONADDICTION, and with great pleasure to introduce to you a wonderful author, Dorothy Love, with her debut novel, BEYOND ALL MEASURE! I first met Dorothy at the 2010 American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference where I had the honor of introducing her workshop, Fact into Fiction: Tips & Tools for Writing Historical …
FICTIONADDICTION STARTS HERE!!
Lena Nelson Dooley has said that writers are born, a creation from God and I believe that to be true. But that first inkling? That first inclination? I believe that comes long before we take up the pen to write. Most writers will tell you they have loved books from a very young age. But it wasn’t until fourth grade that …
IT’S ALL ABOUT DAD . . .
Today I sit in awe of Dad while he takes a much deserved rest in his recliner. It’s been a busy day so far. After an early breakfast, he went out to feed his horses. I caught sight of him mucking the paddock, too. Then I drove him into town for a blood test that monitors levels for Warfarin, the med he …
3 Perfect Hours in Indy
For those interested in attending this year’s the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference in Indianapolis, , ACFW has scheduled some free time on Saturday night. Many of the publishing houses will host dinners for their authors that evening, but for those of you that might like to sample what the beautiful city of Indianapolis has to offer, I offer you these …
ACFW Conference: Admit I’m a First-timer? Are you kidding?
The year is 2009 and I have just sent in my registration for the ACFW Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado. OMGoodness – what was I thinking. Okay – I knew what I was thinking. I work for a top literary agent and she is telling me she needs her assistant to attend with her. Not only that, she …
Nothing to Fear
We haven’t had much of a summer so far in the Pacific Northwest, but today warmed to about 80 and this evening it feels good to sit on the deck as I write and feel the pleasant breeze that rustles through the trees. Mount Adams is still covered in snow and is majestic standing against the blue sky with forest and fields in …
What’s Important?
The house faces a large pasture with Mount Adams as a backdrop. As I watch our neighbor, out in the fields at dawn, move his irrigation pipes I think of how much he reminds me of my dad. It has been difficult to think of writing these last few months. Since January (maybe before?) Dad has been telling us he …
If I Could
Tonight I’m thinking of my Dad – thoughts of writing are far away,