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War of Whispers, a supernatural novel about healing

I hope you enjoy this sample from my novel, War of Whispers. It is looking for a publishing home. CHAPTER ONE “Absolutely not, Annie.” Kat slammed down the mascara on the bathroom counter. She turned away from the mirror to face her daughter who was still in her pajamas. “But, Mom, I don’t feel good.” […]

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Dr. David Levy, a praying neurosurgeon at April event

Category: About Writing

  Dr. David Levy is a San Diego-based neurosurgeon who has written Gray Matter about his experiences in beginning to pray with his patients. Unheard of in the medical community, a physician praying for his patients was indeed an unusual phenomenon. But when David finally followed his inner leading to pray for people, he immediately […]

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Upcoming workshop …

Category: About Writing

On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Martha will lead an interactive workshop entitled, “Writing as Worship,” at La Jolla Christian Fellowship in La Jolla, California. For time and more details, go to www.lajollachristianfellowship.org.

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Meeting Simon Tolkein, grandson of J.R. Tolkein

Category: About Writing

I met Simon Tolkein recently. Yes, the grandson of THE famous J. R. Tolkein. Simon was the keynote speaker at the Orange County Christian Writer’s Conference. We all wondered what it must be like to be related to such a wonderful writer. Simon told about his experiences–that his grandfather was a wonderful man, but what […]

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The value of a critique group

Category: About Writing

Here is a blog written by Pamela, the fearless leader of my online critique group. She describes the value of such a group well. With a variety of backgrounds, the members brings their unique backgrounds and perspectives to our work. Thanks, Pamela! http://pamelatrawick.com/2011/03/20/writing-critique-group/

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