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Ian Acheson

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Ian Acheson Once I finish my judging responsibilities during June I plan to catch up on some novels that have been bouncing up and down on my bookshelf to read, i…moreOnce I finish my judging responsibilities during June I plan to catch up on some novels that have been bouncing up and down on my bookshelf to read, including, Tosca Lee's FirstBorn, Lisa Harris's Pursued and Jocelyn Green's The Mark of the King.(less)
Ian Acheson Thanks for the question, Ruth. Like many Christian authors Frank Peretti has had a big impact on me. His Darkness novels captivated me and opened my e…moreThanks for the question, Ruth. Like many Christian authors Frank Peretti has had a big impact on me. His Darkness novels captivated me and opened my eyes to the world beyond what we can see. My Angelguard series reflects that thin veil between the natural and supernatural worlds.

There are plenty of other authors who provide inspiration: Ted Dekker, Jim Rubart, Jerry Jenkins, Tosca Lee, Erin Healy, Ronie Kendig ... and on.(less)
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A Murder in the Mountains Series by Heather Day Gilbert
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“I have a handful of prayers that I pray all the time... One is that God will put my books into the right hands at the right times. I've prayed this prayer thousands of times, and God has answered it in dramatic fashion countless times. The right book in the right hands at the right time can save a marriage, avert a mistake, demand a decision, plant a seed, conceive a dream, solve a problem, and prompt a prayer. That is why I write. And that's why, for me, a book sold is not a book sold; a book sold is a prayer answered. I don't know the name and situation of every reader, but God does, and that's all that matters.”
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Ian Peter wrote: "Ian,

Great advert and exposure on Family Fiction Edge magazine:

http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/familyfict...

Can't wait to get your book!!

Peter"


Pete, it came out well, didn't it. Unfortunately, a slight delay in availability of the book. Another 3 weeks now.

I also got advised this week, Kindle/ebook is only being released when UK release occurs in late March.

All the best.

Ian


message 1: by Peter

Peter Younghusband Ian,

Great advert and exposure on Family Fiction Edge magazine:

http://ht.salemweb.net/ccm/familyfict...

Can't wait to get your book!!

Peter


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