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Christine Dillon

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Francine Rivers, Randy Alcorn, CS Lewis

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July 2015


Christine Dillon is an Australian author who has spent much of her life in East Asia.
She is passionate about Bible storytelling and helping readers engage with Scripture in fresh ways. Her Light of Nations series (five books and growing) reimagines the Old Testament through the eyes of the Canaanite peoples, exploring difficult questions about God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty.
Christine has also written contemporary Christian fiction (the 6-book Grace series) and nonfiction.

She invites readers to join her 'Storyteller friends' community for updates and free resources. Learn more at www.storytellerchristine.com.



Since 2004, Christine has been a Bible storyteller, and each year she's more excited by what she's learning. This is a tremen
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Christine Dillon The cover designer is more important that the actual cover. I have a friend who has been a professional designer for 25+ years.
About a year ago I fou…more
The cover designer is more important that the actual cover. I have a friend who has been a professional designer for 25+ years.
About a year ago I found a photo that I loved of a scene in the book and she designed about 15 variations with that and threw in one extra (when I asked). The problem with the beautiful photo was that it was really a panorama. It looked great spread over front and back cover but wasn't going to look like that on the ebook.
When I saw the 'extra' - the eventual cover, I just thought - that's it. The silhouette was one of several. I liked the one that looked a little messy and not quite all together.
Then I let supporters on my closed 'storytellerchristine' group on Facebook vote. Eventually they chose the blue one too. (less)
Christine Dillon * Writing and asking for critiques from the kind of people who can explain 'why' something is not the best way to write. Also those who can demonstrat…more* Writing and asking for critiques from the kind of people who can explain 'why' something is not the best way to write. Also those who can demonstrate 'how' to improve something.
* Best money was spent on:- Story Genius by Lisa Cron (on planning stories)
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Burns and Beauty - Philistines by Christine Dillon
"I enjoyed reading Burns & Beauty: Philistines, the 6th book in Christine Dillon’s ‘Light of Nations’ Old Testament fiction series. I have read all the others before this and enjoyed this one just as much. They are all very readable and get my imagina" Read more of this review »
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"I really enjoyed reading this unique book! I don't think I've ever read a book based on this particular time period in the Bible.

The characters are intriguing. It was amazing to "see" their spiritual perspectives change over time. Saphi is a good wo" Read more of this review »
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Excellent writing, cover, and authentic WW2 feel. Encouraging spiritual threads and plenty of mystery.
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"Another great work of Biblical fiction by Christine Dillon! This is her 6th book in the Light of Nations series, but this book can easily be enjoyed on its own. The series touches on the people groups that were influenced by the Israelites and there " Read more of this review »
Burns and Beauty - Philistines by Christine Dillon
"Christine Dillon’s Light of Nations series explores the wondrous way God’s story was retold for generations, not just among his nation of Israel, but also among nearby nations. This story will take you back to the Philistines in the time when Israel " Read more of this review »
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Of Love and Treason by Jamie Ogle
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4.5 stars.
A well-written story from Roman times.
Great to see a story about presecution and tackling the issue of why bad things happen to good people.
Plenty of encouragement and inspiration. How would be have gone under those pressures?
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A well-written book with plenty of substance. Lots too about living in Thailand in the 1960s and the challenges of leprosy ... full of hope too.
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An easy read in terms of writing style, I read it in one sitting.
A story of obedience and excitement at what he saw God doing. I was particularly encouraged to hear about Thailand and the numbers who came to know Jesus.
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“It would be great if Jesus could just be a useful model of how to live with some wise teachings he could apply in his life. But that wasn’t an option, not based on what he’d read so far. Jesus demanded all or nothing. Paul didn’t want to give all, yet was equally afraid to ignore what he’d learned.”
Christine Dillon, Grace Beneath the Frost

“because there really isn’t much of a difference between Christians and non-Christians,”
Christine Dillon, Grace in Strange Disguise

“I’d love you to pray for eyes to see opportunities and courage to grab them.” “I wouldn’t have thought you needed such prayers.” “Every believer needs the same things. Even Paul asked the believers to pray for him to have boldness. After all, our enemy uses fear as one of his favourite weapons to prevent us doing God’s work.”
Christine Dillon, Grace in Strange Disguise

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