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Mesu Andrews

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MESU ANDREWS is the Christy Award-winning author of Isaiah’s Daughter whose deep understanding of and love for God’s Word brings the biblical world alive for readers. Andrews lives in North Carolina with her husband Roy. She stays connected with readers through newsie emails, fun blog posts, and frequent short stories. For more information, visitMesuAndrews.com. 


Her first novel, Love Amid the Ashes (Revell, 2011, the story of Job) won the 2012 ECPA Book of the Year for a Debut Author. Love’s Sacred Song (Revell, 2012) relates the poetic Song of Solomon in story form, and Love in a Broken Vessel(Revell, 2013) sets the story of Hosea and Gomer in biblical Israel. In the Shadow of Jezebel (Revell, 2014) displays God's sovereignty over Jezebel'
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Mesu Andrews Hi Abigail! I still love Francine Rivers' REDEEMING LOVE. It was the first Christian fiction I ever read, and there are few books that can top it--bec…moreHi Abigail! I still love Francine Rivers' REDEEMING LOVE. It was the first Christian fiction I ever read, and there are few books that can top it--because of her stellar writing and because it launched my own writing journey.(less)
Mesu Andrews ISAIAH'S DAUGHTER is in its final edit and should be going to typesetting by Nov. '17 (with a scheduled release of Jan. '18). The projects coming up a…moreISAIAH'S DAUGHTER is in its final edit and should be going to typesetting by Nov. '17 (with a scheduled release of Jan. '18). The projects coming up after that are in the works. I should have an announcement about those soon!(less)
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2025 Christy Award Finalists

ECPA Logo https://www.christyawards.com/finalists-winners.html ECPA NAMES FINALISTS FOR THE CHRISTY AWARD® IN NINE CATEGORIES35 Christian fiction titles announced as top contenders for the year’s best novelsWinners to be revealed during online Gala on November 7 The Christy Award® ECPA Press Release: September 22, 2025 – Chandler, Ariz.

On Friday, ECPA announced 35 finalists for The Christy Award program in an online webcast hosted by Christy Hall of Fame author Chris

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Roseanna White’s creative imagination shines brightly in Unveiled, a Guideposts biblical fiction novel. I love that she’s chosen fictional characters whose roles (jobs) would have been very real in ancient times. Our first introduction to the heroine ...more
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“But neither the mountains nor the people can rob you of the forgiveness God has given...unless you let them.”
Mesu Andrews, Love Amid The Ashes

“Forgiveness is like an olive tree, mistress. Once it takes root, it will grow, and it’s hard to kill.”
Mesu Andrews, Love Amid the Ashes

“The messages of a prophet...affect the decisions of kings. The decisions of kings determine not just the course of nations but also the life and death of individuals in those countries. If we become so enamored with our own little world that we disregard the nations, we are no better than those who focus on nations and ruthlessly disregard human life.”
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The Wood's Edge (The Pathfinders, #1) by Lori Benton The Wood's Edge by Lori Benton
 
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The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz
 
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The Pharaoh's Daughter (Treasures of the Nile, #1) by Mesu Andrews The Pharaoh's Daughter by Mesu Andrews
 
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The Butterfly and the Violin (Hidden Masterpiece, #1) by Kristy Cambron The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron
 
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Circle of Spies (The Culper Ring, #3) by Roseanna M. White Circle of Spies by Roseanna M. White
 
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Prelude for a Lord (The Gentlemen Quartet, #1) by Camille Elliot Prelude for a Lord by Camille Elliot
 
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Snow on the Tulips (Women of Courage #1) by Liz Tolsma Snow on Tulips by Liz Tolsma
 
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Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer Wings of a Dream by Anne Mateer
 
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They Met at Shiloh (Shiloh #1) by Phillip Bryant They Met at Shiloh by Phillip Bryant
 
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The Crimson Cord Rahab's Story (Daughters of the Promised Land, #1) by Jill Eileen Smith The Crimson Cord: Rahab's Story by Jill Eileen Smith
 
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“When El Shaddai blesses you, no one can steal His blessing—except you.”
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“I speak to God plainly as I would speak if He stood here before me. Why? Because though He might slay me, He is still my God, my only hope of deliverance.”
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“But neither the mountains nor the people can rob you of the forgiveness God has given...unless you let them.”
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“Forgiveness is like an olive tree, mistress. Once it takes root, it will grow, and it’s hard to kill.”
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Mesu It's good, but I had to read it in short spurts. Very troubling images conquered by God's continuous healing. It's raw but excellent.


Miralee This is the next book on my list to read. I've heard very good things about it and plan on blogging about it, as well. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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