The power of fiction, the beauty of words, and the God who made us to wield them for His glory.

Weekend Book Buzz – 24/25 August 2019

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz, reader friends! This time next week, it will officially be spring here in Australia. Yipeeeeee! (I’m not a winter girl, in case you haven’t picked that up.) We’ve already been getting a taste of some warmer days here, so I’m looking forward to that continuing, but most of all, I’m looking forward to saying goodbye to windy weather. August is always such a windy month here, and I’m tired of getting static electricity…

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Weekend Book Buzz – 17/18 August 2019

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz, reader friends! I don’t know about your week, but mine’s been a bit crazy, hence there hasn’t been quite as much activity on my blog as usual. And considering my youngest turns seven this week (what?!), I’m not sure things will be much less crazy this week, either! But there will be more cake. 🙂

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Debut Author Spotlight + Giveaway: C.F.E. Black

Welcome, book lovers! I’m so pleased to be introducing you to my debut author for August, C.F.E. Black—especially if you’re looking for your next YA or sci-fi read!

Mind of Mine released last week, and as soon as I read the description, I knew it was a book I wanted to read. I’ll have my review for you at the end of the month, but in the meantime, let me introduce you to the author!

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Weekend Book Buzz – 10/11 August 2019

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz, reader friends! I’ve had a glorious weekend indulging my non-bookish passion this weekend: singing! I was part of a festival choir that performed at Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle—and the bonus perk was listening to and catching up with a dear friend from my university days who now lives in the UK. My heart is full!

What’s your non-bookish passion? I’d love to know!

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The Story Raider (Lindsay A. Franklin) – Review + Giveaway

Deceiving an empire is a treacherous game. 

Tanwen and the Corsyth weavers race to collect the strands of an ancient cure that might save Gryfelle. But Tanwen has a secret: Gryfelle isn’t the only one afflicted by the weaver’s curse.  

As Queen Braith struggles to assert her rule, a new arrival throws her tenuous claim to the Tirian throne into question. Braith’s heart is turned upside down, and she’s not sure she can trust anyone—least of all herself.

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Interview + Giveaway: Michelle Keener

Hello, book lovers! I’m introducing you to a new-to-me author to you today—perhaps a new-to-both-of-us author! Michelle’s debut contemporary romance Mission Hollywood released with Ambassador International on 16 July, so she’s stopped by to share a little about her book and to let us get to know here. And don’t forget there’s a chance to win a copy for yourself!

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Weekend Book Buzz – 3/4 August 2019

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz, reader friends! And hello August. Say what, now? Yes, August. Which means it’s the last month of winter here in Australia. (It might be my least favourite season of the year.) It also means there are a whole lot of new releases this week, and a bunch of new eBook sales, so happy reading everyone!

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Weekend Book Buzz – 27/28 July 2019

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz, reader friends! Another busy week has flown by, particularly as we begin our winter school term here in Australia. What have you been up to in your part of the world? I’d love to know!

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