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Marbeth Skwarczynski is the author of a contemporary Christian fiction series called The Rose Collection. These independently published novels are timely in that they focus on the healing process after spiritual abuse. Plague of Lies is the first book in this revised series and is now available with its new cover and updated writing on . See below for the back cover copy. Marbeth has also recently released the biblical fiction book Princess of Moab through Elk Lake Publishing—a work that was inspired decades ago. You can connect with Marbeth on her and/or . Plague of Lies back...
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Award-winning author Jewel Sample is a Child and Parenting Specialist who offers messages of hope and love in her children’s picture books. Her latest, Love Floats, explores the bond between a mother and her child (in both English and Spanish) and is available through , Barnes & Noble, and other book retailers. Her previous picture book, , is a wonderful resource for parents to help their children understand the experience of losing a sibling. You can .
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Author, pastor, blogger, family man—Brady Cook does it all. Non-fiction books such as Lord Teach Us to Pray, King of Hearts, and Coffee and a Bible to His Parable Series, he has something for anyone who has a desire to dig deeper into the Word of God. is the first book in the Parable Series, a modern retelling of the story of Lazarus. I’ll Always Wait (the Prodigal Son), Four Cars, One Road (the Good Samaritan), and Starter Seeds (the Sower). Connect with Brady on his website (), where you can read his daily blog posts and check out his other books, and/or follow him on . The Broker and...
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Author Vanessa Burton (pseudonym V. Romas Burton) writes fantasy stories of great adventure with encouraging messages for teens and young adults. Her first series, Heartmaker, (Heartmender, Heartbreaker, and Heartrender), is . Her latest series, Legacy Chapter, includes (Book 1), Justified (Book 2), and Sanctified (Book 3) and is now available for purchase. Book 4, Unified, will be available on January 13, 2026. Connect with Vanessa on , sign up for her newsletter, purchase her books through links to various retailers (including Amazon), and stay abreast of her upcoming books. Fortified Back...
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After years of writing, rewriting, and shelving her first foray into biblical fiction, Marbeth Skwarczynski finally finished her novel It was contracted through Elk Lake Publishing and is now available on Amazon. This is not Marbeth’s debut project. She is a prolific author of several books, including The Rose Collection, a series of contemporary Christian novels that explores the deconstruction of a broken spirit to the reconstruction of a rescued soul. You can follow Marbeth on and/or follow . Her Rose Collection includes: The Plague of Lies Twists, Turns &...
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Laura Thomas is a prolific writer of many Christian genres including romantic suspense, teen fiction, and children’s books. Her newest Christian romantic suspense release, , is Book 2 in her Bite of Betrayal Series. Laura’s previous Flight to Freedom Series includes The Glass Bottom Boat, The Lighthouse Baby, and The Orphan Beach. Her Tears Trilogy for teens includes Tears to Dancing, Tears of a Princess, and Tears, Fears, and Fame. Not only does Laura pen stories, but she is a Hope certified writing coach, as well. She says, “The...
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Heidi Gray McGill is a Selah Award finalist and best-selling author. Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi’s writing true works of Christian Fiction, full of God’s redeeming love. Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who they are. Heidi reaches deep into the reader’s heart through masterfully written words and offers ways toward healing by seamlessly applying God’s Word...
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IyanuOluwa Olorode, known to most as Iyanu, is passionate about writing Christian Fiction that portrays the love of God in a broken world. She writes about the Master Fixer who puts back together broken hearts and souls. When she’s not writing, she’s daydreaming and having conversations with her characters in her head. If she’s not doing either of these, then she’s listening to music (majorly Contemporary Christian Music), cooking and finding new recipes, reading novels and gushing about them online, watching movies with incredible storylines, scrolling on Instagram and sending...
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I thoroughly enjoyed my chat with author Amanda Wen. It quickly became clear the reason for her tagline, This is My Story, This is My Song. Not only is she a talented writer, but she is also an accomplished cellist and pianist. In her own words, “I write inspirational split-time women’s fiction, which is a fancy way of saying I write books with multiple timelines featuring strong, resilient women and a God who loves endlessly, who saves unconditionally, and who creates unfathomable beauty from even our most desolate ashes.” Her newest novel, Echoes of a Silent Song, is Book 1 in her...
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Carolyn Jacobs is a passionate historical fiction author with a knack for bringing ancient worlds to life. A self-proclaimed “Bible study junkie,” Carolyn’s extensive research into the 650-550 BC period infuses her writing with authenticity and depth. Residing near San Antonio, Texas, her experiences living in Bolivia and on the U.S.-Mexico border enrich her storytelling. She balances her writing career with outreach to Muslims and leading Bible studies. Carolyn’s unique voice and meticulous attention to historical detail set her work apart in the Christian fiction genre. You can...
info_outlineAuthor Heidi Gray McGill is a prolific author with works ranging from historical fiction to contemporary romance. Writing is her ministry, and she weaves well-crafted stories with inspiration, encouragement, and the love of Jesus into every novel.
Written on My Heart, the fifth installment of Discerning God’s Best, is now available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited.
You can connect with Heidi via her website, heidigraymcgill.com, where you can sign up for her newsletter (and receive the prequel Deep in My Heart as a gift) and follow her social media platforms. Be sure to check out the many other books she has available and listen to a sample of her audiobook, Desire of My Heart.
Here is the back cover copy of Written on My Heart:
It’s hard to hear God’s voice when you’ve already decided what you want him to say.
In the wilds of the rugged West, Betsy Smith discovers beauty in every corner—from the blazing sunsets to the wind murmuring secrets through the mountains. Yet, it's the magnetism of Gabe Manning, with his dark complexion and dashing demeanor, that draws her gaze. Having known him since childhood, Betsy sees in Gabe the embodiment of the heroes she admires from her novels: a stalwart protector of the innocent, a champion of justice, a man of unshakable integrity, and a paragon of honor, guided by principles as steadfast as the mountains themselves— all while reconciling with his Arapaho Indian heritage. Yet, amid her admiration, Betsy longs for God’s reassurance that Gabe is the one for her.
As deputy of Shumard Oak Bend, Missouri, in 1875, Gabe “Little Sun” Manning sees the allure and harshness of frontier life. Amidst the chaos, he finds solace in the presence of Miss Betsy Smith, a compassionate schoolteacher whose independence and intellect captivate him as profoundly as her beauty. Yet, as their bond deepens, Gabe wrestles with doubts about his ability to fulfill the desires of her heart. Haunted by the secrets of his past and desperate for redemption, Gabe faces his most formidable challenge yet.
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