October 2017 Around the Web
Sandra Ardoin @SandraArdoin
The following are blog posts I’ve read this month that, for one reason or another, appealed to me. Hopefully, you’ll find ones that appeal to you too.
INSPIRATION
“The funny thing about hope and good news is that it shines more brightly even in the darkness.” Are you struggling with the hurts and evils that seem to bombard us every day? An inspiring post from author Heidi Chiavaroli.
“God uses trials and difficulties to show us the nature of His character and to strengthen our faith.” “Why the Conflict,” a short devotion from Christian Devotions.
Have you found it hard to “Give Thanks in All Circumstances”? This Small Acts of Kindness post reminds us of the impact thankfulness can have when we’re going through tough times.
“Because hard things are opportunities to rewrite the future.” From the post “Six Fall Pick-Me-Ups” by Cynthia Herron.
READING
If you’re looking for authors who write ethnically diverse Christian novels, check out this post from Toni Shiloh written in June. Be sure to read the comments.
On Chautona Havig’s blog, Jan Cline provides her inspiration for a novella in the Wonderland Wishes Christmas collection. What would happen if you lost your memory? “The more I wrote, the more I became aware of how terrible amnesia must be.”
The Christy Award finalists were announced this month. Which ones have you read?
WRITING
Are all the how-to’s and do it this way’s killing your creativity? Erica Vetsch’s post on Novel Rocket really spoke to me. Maybe it will help you if you’re writing is becoming paralyzed by all the good advice out there.
For those of us who think we’ll never be published (or again), this post from Buzz Feed should help to get the “try” on.
Inspired by Life…and Fiction posted Tamara Alexander’s ten tips for getting that writing done when it’s so easy to lose focus.
If you’re doing NaNoWriMo this year…Happy Writing!!
Sandra Ardoin
As an author of heartwarming historical and contemporary romance, Sandra Ardoin engages readers with page-turning stories of love and faith. Rarely out of reach of a book, she's also an armchair sports enthusiast, country music listener, and seldom says no to eating out.
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8 Comments
heidichiavaroli
Wow, these are some great posts, Sandy. Thank you so much for including one of mine. 🙂
Sandra Ardoin
I really enjoyed it, Heidi!
chautona
Thanks for including Jan Cline’s interview. I’m dying to read that book!
Sandra Ardoin
My pleasure, Chautona. As someone who has experienced amnesia from a fall, I enjoyed the author’s personal consideration over what the character suffered. And thanks for setting me straight about the interview. I missed that it wasn’t your story and have updated the post. 🙂
chautona
Oh, I didn’t mean to “set you straight” as much as give credit to Jan for her book! Thank you for sharing!!!
Sandra Ardoin
Don’t worry, Chautona, I’m glad you let me know. I want it to be accurate. 🙂 And you’re welcome!
Jennifer Hallmark
Thanks for sharing from my blog ☺
Sandra Ardoin
You’re welcome! I enjoy those “Kindness” posts! 🙂