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Barbara Ann Derksen

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Seeking to encourage, inspire, and invite, Barbara Ann Derksen writes about Kingdom living characters who live in a not-so Kingdom world. She has been scrambling letters into enjoyable fiction and non-fiction for over 20 years and a published writer since 2003. Her readers share how the books are hard to put down, keep them up at night reading long after lights out, and spur them on to a closer walk with their Lord.

Her favorite genre is mystery so, to thrill her readers, she composes a new one every year, She has just completed the four book series, The Wilton Strait Mystery Series, now available through her website, on Amazon in Canada, Europe, and the US, and through Amazon's Kindle store as e-books as well as Smashwords for e-book reader
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Barbara Ann Derksen I have never had writer's block but I do write in several genres. So if I am stuck in one book, I work on another ... Maybe a children's story or a de…moreI have never had writer's block but I do write in several genres. So if I am stuck in one book, I work on another ... Maybe a children's story or a devotional.(less)
Barbara Ann Derksen Just begin. Work on the story every day to keep the flow even and consistent. But if you feel I spired, then just do it.
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Building a relationship with anyone takes two-way conversation. Most of us meet a friend face to face, although a lot of friendship interaction these days is done texting, at a distance. But it’s still a back and forth exchange of ideas. When Jesus walked the earth, He had this kind of relationship with His disciples. They’d walk down dusty roads, heading here or there, and Read more of this blog post »
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Hello Barbara,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
CJ


Carole Gill Hi Barbara, thanks for adding me!


Barbara Derksen Happy Tuesday everyone. My books are now priced lower at Amazon.com. For 3.99 you can download a Kindle version of Vanished, Presumed Dead, Fear Not, and the latest, Silence. These books are also available in paperback format at Amazon or on my website barbaraannderksen.com. If you wish, I'd be happy to send you an autographed copy.


Barbara Derksen Only one hour left to receive free copy of Presumed Dead. Go to http://www.amazon.com/Presumed-Wilton... for a free copy of Presumed Dead. Today Only. Please share with everyone and when you've read the book, post a review...please.


Barbara Derksen Good morning everyone. Working on social media takes a lot of time but has been beneficial. I hope you all take the time to do some every day. It's all about connecting. But now I must get Andrea out of the pickle she's in.


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