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When I was growing up, commercials for Tootsie Pops used to ask, “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?” Even the wise owl didn’t know the answer, because no one could be that patient about enjoying the candy, or so the commercial went. University studies have been […]

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Recently, I surprised someone by saying I don’t choose my next read based on the main tropes in the story. Immediately, they asked how I do choose. “Um … author?” My answer came out like a question because even at the time, it didn’t seem quite right. I often put books on my TBR (to-be-read […]

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Is space limited? You bet. Does that cross my mind when I make book-buying decisions? Nope. However, because paperbacks are more expensive, I tend to do most of my reading in ebook or audiobook. (I buy most of the ebooks I read, but I listen to audiobooks via Hoopla free through my library!) No matter […]

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My sister commented that she enjoyed seeing elements of my real experiences in Bidding on a Second Chance. She, of course, has all the inside information. Can you guess which of these elements from the story were made up, and which stem from real life experiences or people I know well? A rascally, energetic puppy […]

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Is To Believe in You a finalist in the ACFW Carol Awards? I’m so anxious to know that I’m envious of the someone, somewhere who already does. The top six scorers in each category are semifinalists and the top three of those—based on the same scores—will be the finalists. Those scores came in weeks ago, […]

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Christian romance author Emily Conrad shares what she learned while writing the new Rhythms of Redemption Romance, To Belong Together.

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The story of the rich man gives new perspective on Jesus and the love of God this Christmas.

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The temperature has cooled, and more Christmas advertisements arrive every day. The close of autumn has, in some ways snuck up on me. In others, I’m part of the crowd who’s already anticipating the holiday season. Months ago, I chose November 1 as the release date for the paperback version of my Christmas novella, An […]

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