Christian Fiction Devourers discussion

Hello, CFD Authors! This is a thread to introduce yourself and share about yourself and your book(s).

We love authors in our group and so appreciate your interaction with members here at CFD!

I just recently joined, thrilled that your group has added Ghost Heart as a pick this year. That story took my co-writer and I, Lynne Gentry, on an amazing journey, and I hope you feel the same after reading it. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to interacting some with this lovely group! I write Christian Romantic Suspense which is what I love to read as well. You can check out my books at www.lisaharriswrites.com. I live in Mozambique where my husband and I work with churches. We raised our kids in Africa, but they are now almost all grown up and this fall we'll have at least two out of three in university. Hard to believe how fast that happened. Anyway, happy reading to all of you!

Welcome, Lisa! I enjoyed reading about your family in your comment. Mozambique! How did your husband and you end up there for your ministry? I find it fascinating to hear of these things. I'm looking forward to reading Ghost Heart. Thanks for popping by! We love chatting with our authors.

Thanks for the welcome! Our family moved to South Africa about fifteen years ago when our kids were small to work with my husband's aunt and uncle. Then about eleven years, we felt God's call to expand the work into Mozambique. It's hard to believe it's been the long, but God's faithful. Hope you enjoy Ghost Heart!

Lisa, it’s nice to see you in the group! I think I’ve read nearly all of yours, so I’m excited about getting to Ghost Heart this next month. :)

I’m planning to read in February, and I’ll probably start as soon as I finish the Julie Klassen book I’m currently reading on my kindle. I want to finish the Nikki Boyd Files series. Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres.

Glad you're excited about Ghost Heart, Hannah! And AlegnaB, Romantic Suspense is my favorite as well. :-) Glad you're reading the Nikki Boyd Files!!

Lisa wrote: "Thanks for the welcome! Our family moved to South Africa about fifteen years ago when our kids were small to work with my husband's aunt and uncle. Then about eleven years, we felt God's call to ex..."

What a wonderful journey. Thanks for sharing, Lisa. :) May God continue to bless your family through wherever He takes you next.

Very happy to have a new book out next month. It’s the story of how a pastor sets off to find a missing Albanian member of his church in crisis-riven Athens. There’s a little more about it here on the link.
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...

Animal Killer

Animal Killer, is now available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook. #animalkillerthenovel. #animallovers.

THE HUNTER BECOMES THE HUNTED IN THIS GRIPPING TALE OF ANIMAL VENGEANCE . . .

Despite all his accomplishments while alive, Louie’s journey into the afterlife is anything but peaceful. Instead, he is confronted with a chilling demand for justice for his cruelty and slaughter of the many animals he hunted while alive. After a terrifying trial to determine where he will spend eternity, he is sent to a hellish world where he becomes the hunted. There, his soul is stalked and tormented by the very animals he murdered. As he struggles to survive, an infinite and unforgiving animal army want nothing less than his total annihilation. Will Louie escape and save his soul, or will he be lost to the abyss?

The thought-provoking story of the Animal Killer is a spiritual journey into the afterlife revealing the power of forgiveness, the true meaning of life, and our call to love one another.

Disclosure: There is some violence and profanity for authenticity.

You can obtain a copy of the book from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MY6...

B, thank you for the disclosure about the profanity in your book. Since we are a Christian group, this might not be the appropriate group in which to share about books that take the Lord's name in vain. If you have cleaner-language books, we would like to hear of those. Thank you.

Hi :) Thanks for this thread. I have two books out in the world. One is a novel based on my experiences building houses in Mexico.



It actually has a different cover now (need to figure out how to fix that on Goodreads!) but is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and several other vendors.

The other is a sweet romance that takes place in Paris and is the start of a trilogy.

Lisa, I recently discovered your books and since I live in South Africa, love that you lived here and have some books with the location in Africa. 😀 I still have a few of your books to read. I love suspense!

Oh that's fantastic, Sarita! I do have several set in Africa and am so glad you found them. :-) And I always love meeting people from South Africa! My daughter claims she is South African after spending so many years there! And it's really home to us in many ways.



Sarita wrote: "Lisa, I recently discovered your books and since I live in South Africa, love that you lived here and have some books with the location in Africa. 😀 I still have a few of your books to read. I love..."

Lisa wrote: "Oh that's fantastic, Sarita! I do have several set in Africa and am so glad you found them. :-) And I always love meeting people from South Africa! My daughter claims she is South African after spe..."

Yes, I specifically read because it was set in South Africa :-)

Yeah! I love the chance to write stories in settings that are so close to me like this one! :-)

My co-author and I always love to discuss Ghost Heart. That story is near and dear to our hearts. I write a variety of stories...romantic comedy (Mt. Hope Adventures Series), Women's fiction (Women of Fossil Ridge series), and time travel (The Carthage Chronicles). I have five beautiful grandchildren and a medical therapy dog that I work at a major cancer center in Dallas. To learn more about my books, visit www.lynnegentry.com.

Welcome, fellow Texan! I'm only an hour or so away from Dallas, so we're practically neighbors. How neat that your medical therapy dog and you visit the cancer center. I imagine y'all make a huge emotional difference for the folks there. Thanks for your service in that capacity!

Thanks for the big Texas welcome, Andrea. My dog was a rescue and it seems he has mainly rescued me. His gentle spirit has brought joy to hundreds of people. It's amazing to watch pain disappear for a few minutes when patients pet/interact with him.

Aw, that is so sweet! Thanks for sharing, Lynne. I love it when our furry friends lift our spirits.

Hello! My name is Kelly Harrel. My 7th book just came out last week, The Deceived. It's the first book in a three-book contemporary Christian YA series based on the prodigal son. My favorite part of every day is when the house is quiet, I'm finished with my day job, and I can sit around and make up stories. 😁

Welcome, Kelly! Congratulations on your seventh book's release. Very happy for you.

Hi All I'm Byron van der Merwe and I live in England in the United Kingdom and wanted to introduce myself and my book "Testimonies of a Good God", it's my story and walk with Jesus. It's not strictly fiction so please feel free to remove if it's not appropriate:)

Testimonies of a Good God: The True Story of an Ordinary Man with an Extraordinary God

Welcome, Byron! Thanks for sharing.

thank you for writing the book; I took advantage and purchased it

It seems that I have been seeking after my masterpiece ever since I was young. My friends thought I was weird because I read books at all. But to carry around those big works of classic literature was doubly weird.

I wanted to be a writer ever since I can remember. My father took a course on short story writing. That was priceless. I asked him so many questions about what he was working on and why that it wore him out, I'm sure. He wrote a story called 'Equals in Heaven'. It was a story about a white boxer and a black boxer going toe to toe in the ring. He read me parts of it. I thought it was the greatest story ever written.

I had great expectations then.

I'm older now. In my sixties. But I am still reaching for that high note, as they say in music. How about you?

Welcome, James!

Hello,

I'm new to this group and just completed my debut novel. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to promote our books.

My story is about a woman, Shade, who believes her prayers are answered when she meets a Christian man who offers her marriage and a name for her newborn child. But when her husband suddenly dies, she uncovers disturbing secrets from his past. Seeking to rebuild her life and independence, Shade moves to a small Michigan beach town and falls in love. The relationship, however, can never be. Her internal struggle to honor her vow to God, while denying her own desires, throws her on a path of attempted redemption. The Essence of Shade.

Hey all,

My name is Brian. I’ve been in the group a little while now, mostly as a reader looking for book suggestions for my TBR list. My main genres to read are thrillers, mystery, suspense, & sci-fi.
Not sure if I’ve posted before. I’m an author. I’ll mention my next book as it gets closer to release.

Is there a place here in this group to seek out reviewers?

Looking forward to chatting with you all.

Welcome, Deborah and Brian!

Brian, we do have a place for that, I think. I’ll check and get back to you with a link if we do.

Found it!

All we ask is that you don't share books that have explicit sexual content, profanity (using the Lord's name in vain), or other content inappropriate for Christian audiences. Thank you!

Seeking Reviewers thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks Andrea!

Hello everyone! I'm Kay DiBianca and my new novel, "The Watch on the Fencepost", was recently released by CrossLink Christian Publishers.
The book is a cozy mystery. Here's the short blurb:
"A mysterious gold watch propels 27-year-old Kathryn Frasier into a quest to prove her parents' recent deaths were not an accident. Following a trail of cryptic clues, she encounters a remarkable cast of characters, including an actress with a talent for disguises, a politician with a dark secret, and a handsome businessman who shows a sudden romantic interest in Kathryn. But can she solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim?"

It's available from Amazon and other retailers. I'm very grateful for the nice reviews that have been posted on Goodreads at:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...

The book received the 2019 Illumination Awards bronze medal for general fiction.

Hi,

I am a full time youth minister and live in the Chicagoland area with my wife and two daughters.

I recently published 4 Christian children's picture books on Amazon, completed a Kickstarter campaign for my 5th, and just started receiving illustrations for my 6th. I'm going at this full steam 😬😅🙏🏻

I am personally drawn to the symbolism and foreshadowing that God weaves throughout the Bible and I believe it serves as beautiful defense of the Christian faith.

In reflection of my creator, I strive to write stories that capture readers' hearts and minds and symbolically share the Christian faith and gospel message.

Below is a link to my Amazon author page. I would be happy to send anyone a free PDF of one of my books.

https://amzn.to/2Y4QZsX

Welcome, Kay and Mark! So happy to have you. Congratulations on your literary successes! May God continue to bless your writing and life journeys.

Great time of year to read my first-person novel of Jesus “In The Flesh - My Story.” It’s a powerful novel that holds true to the Gospels, all from Jesus’ own perspective. A top seller in Biblical fiction.

In the Flesh: My Story

Michael Gabriele

Hi folks, this is to let you know that I've just brought out the Kindle version of my new Christian fantasy book, The Restorers. (The paperback will follow soon.)

https://www.amazon.com/Restorers-batt... / https://www.amazon.co.uk/Restorers-ba...

If you're looking for high Christian adventure with stirring acts of God on an alien world—look no further!

The epic Mindrulers series throws four ordinary Christians from this world into the turmoil of Dûrion under Mindruler Shambor, who turns even your own thoughts against you.

In Book 2, the Restorers of the Way have just killed a Mindbender—and this has seriously inconvenienced the country’s despotic ruler.

News of their achievement spreads, and thousands rally to their cause. But Shambor’s response is devastating.

Inexperienced and outnumbered, how can the ‘strangers and loners’ from Earth, with their Dûrian friends, prevail against an enemy who not only controls the army and all the resources of a nation, but also wields deadly powers of mental and spiritual oppression?

If you'd like to read and find out, I believe you'll discover not only an enjoyable story, but an encouragement to your own faith in the God for whom nothing is impossible.

If, like me, though, you prefer to start with the first book of a series, you’re welcome read The Mindruler. Both this and The Restorers are also available on Kindle Unlimited:

https://www.amazon.com/Mindruler-grip... / https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindruler-gr...

Enjoy!

Hello! My name is Miranda Atchley and I write Christian fiction. I’ve published 8 novels, four of which are part of a historical series, The Abi Hensley Series, which follows the title heroine throughout her life as a writer in the 1910s/20s. My latest published work was a contemporary Christmas novella set in my home state of Arkansas, titled The Christmas Book Shoppe. I’m currently at work on the fifth and final book in The Abi Hensley Series as well as the first book in what will be a historical cozy mystery series set in 1920s New York. I’m a huge bookworm and I love all things reading, writing, and history. You can learn more about me and my books on my Goodreads author page here: Miranda Atchley, as well as on my blog, arealwriterslife.blogspot.com

Welcome, all! Best wishes for your books. Sounds like you've all been quite busy.

Hey, All.

Ann Malley here. Thanks for the opportunity to showcase my work. I've been writing for 20+ years -- interrupted by homeschooling and a reversion to my Christian faith-- and have recently been rewarded with 2 novels published by Winged Publications: Forget Me Not Romances.

Fallen Angel: DIAMOND DOGS Book One is a "24" type suspense, fast paced, reunion romance. Think Jack Bauer with a Christian worldview. Stakes are high and the leap of faith even higher. Roham and Angel muscle their way to a HEA, but it costs. But the quest to keep her baby safe and Angel alive is one neither can ignore.

My second release, Rodeo KING: Wild Horse Montana Book One is a sweet western contemporary reunion romance. Small town, cowboy culture meets flash, fame, and contemporary womanhood . . . with a secret twist. But it takes faith and family to reach that HEA. Widowed and wiser, Leigh Ann is no doe-eyed buckle bunny. And Frank is going to have to learn what it takes to woo her if he wants to win her. Twin babies round out the cast.

Looks like I have a reunion romance theme going here. Babies, too. Hmmm. I never really thought about that. But it works. I love bringing feuding of all types to an end. (A homeschooling headmistress's chief occupation at times. But with one kiddo flown and the others finishing college, that' s not my job anymore. God is good!)

I'm on Facebook at AnnMalleyBooks, Twitter @annmalleybooks, and Instagram at annmalleybooks and -- can you guess? -- WordPress at annmalleybooks.com. I even joined LinkedIn, but that's just plain Ann Malley.

Could be I need to mix things up! And that's what I plan to do. Craving GRACE: DIAMOND DOGS Book 2 is coming out later this year... and Lines CROSSED: DIAMOND DOGS Book 3. We'll be headed to Las Vegas, D.C., Scotland, Arizona, and on to Central America. Can't wait. The sequel to Rodeo KING will be forthcoming toward the end of the year. And I "may" have a Wilderness Christmas suspense upcoming. Busy is the word.

But not too busy, I hope, to make friends and say "Hi," often. Thanks again for having me. I'm looking forward to getting to know folks.

God bless,

Ann ;^)

Welcome, Ann! Best wishes for your writing, and congrats on raising your babies! I hope they're all flourishing well as they spread their wings and find their way through their life journeys.

Welcome, Chris, and congratulations on your debut book!

Thanks Andrea. All a bit scary (and exciting) as never would have thought about doing this before.

People kept saying I should write about my time when I was homeless and how God has helped me.

That didn't seem right though as its not about me.

Good to be able to use my experiences to hopefully help others though.

Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for the welcome email.

I am a new author with a recently published book called The Taker, from Christian Publishing. It is a story that was inspired by someone I know, and it took me over three years to write. Jacket summary is outlined below:

When Zac Jennings meets another boy, Cole Martinez, playing by the roadside, their young lives will never be the same. Shy, broken, and abused, Cole becomes fast friends with Zac, the boy who seems to have it all. As their respective worlds collide, it comes with complex challenges neither of them could ever anticipate. As Cole is just simply trying to endure life in the shadows, Zac is under the constant strain of keeping his new friend's profoundly dark secrets.

On a fateful spring night, Zac reluctantly tells his friend in their hiding place among the trees that he is moving, and Cole's world becomes even more shattered and closed. But at least now, someone else knows about the unyielding cruelty he endures on a daily basis-and he is armed with innovative ways to cope with his abuser's maltreatment, thanks in part to Zac.

As the boys grow into young men, their lives are forever changed by their unconditional bond. For Zac, it symbolizes his greatest fear and ultimate transformation from the suffering of another. But for Cole, it is his only light. And as he's being led down an even deeper and darker rabbit hole by his diabolical abuser, his spirit must persevere to survive.

For all interested, it is available on Amazon....I believe I posted link below. I'd love to hear what you think.


The Taker

I am looking forward in engaging with you all and reading other work that is meant to inspire!!

Thank you so much!!!
Noel

Check out my recent novel about the early church that is currently offered as a giveaway.Wormwood and Gall: The Destruction of Jerusalem and the First Gospel.

Christopher wrote: "Good to be able to use my experiences to hopefully help others though."

I LOVE that perspective. :)

Noel, welcome and congratulations on your debut book's release! Many good wishes for your journey.

R.W. welcome! Best wishes for your writing journey.

Hi everyone! I'm an author of clean romance and clean romantic mystery/ suspense. I have a new release out -- "In the Pursuit of Eden." Here's a little something about it: Everyone wants to find Eden’s Paradise. Except Ivy.
Ivy is a city girl through and through. So when she follows her twin brother into the forests of the Uintas to make a documentary about looking for a treasure that’s plagued her family for generations, she’s a little out of her element. Add to that her run-ins with the dashing, but infuriating Aiden Hunter. The Southern hottie has rescued her so many times that it’s getting embarrassing. Of course, she’d be more grateful if she didn’t suspect him of putting her in danger in the first place—a danger that keeps growing the closer they get to the truth. Ivy realizes that he fights a shocking past that's tangled up in hers. Will she put aside their differences to rescue him?
After all, Paradise was never meant to be found alone. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuit-Eden-S...

Welcome, Stephanie! Best wishes on your writing journey!

Andrea wrote: "Welcome, Stephanie! Best wishes on your writing journey!"

Thank you, Andrea!