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2023 Author of the Month
Lots of contemporary authors on this list. I normally don't read contemporary works. But, I am going make the effort and read at least one book from each author of the month this year. I've made a plan, we will see if I stick to it.January -
February -
March -
April -
May -
June -
July -
August -
September -
October -
November -
December -
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Glad you are participating and hope you'll find good reads among them. To my knowledge the ones that write novels other than contemporary are:
Sarah Sundin
Mesu Andrews
Carolyn Miller
Amanda Cox
Lynn Austin
Love the authors on the list! Tammy L Gray
Jennifer Rodewald
will be new for me so can't wait to read new authors!!
Thanks for doing this list!!
Great list! There are a few I haven't read before, and I'm looking forward to reading their books :)January - Amy Clipston
On the Way to ChristmasFebruary - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
Home for the Holidays and One Special ChristmasMay - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray Love and a Little White Lie
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
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Tammy L Gray
Jennifer Rodewald
will be new for me so can't wait to read new authors!!
Thanks for doing this list!!"
Welcome Chris! Hope you love both Tammy and Jennifer's novels that you try.
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January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
M..."
Welcome Jenn! I also have a few that I haven't read and look forward to trying them.
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January ~ Amy Clipston ~ The Bake Shop
(finished 20 January)February ~ Sarah Sundin ~ Through Waters Deep
(finished 8 February)March (swapping March and August due to group's Book Club pick for March) ~ Amanda Cox ~ The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery
(finished 4 March)April ~ Irene Hannon ~ Dangerous Illusions
(finished 4 April), Body of Evidence
(finished 19 April)May ~ Mesu Andrews ~ Love Amid The Ashes
(finished 9 May)June ~ Lisa Harris ~ Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio
(finished 16 June)July ~ Carolyn Miller ~ The Elusive Miss Ellison
(finished 16 July)August (swapping August and March due to group's Book Club pick for March) ~ Elizabeth Goddard ~ Wilderness Peril
(finished 31 August)September ~ Hallee Bridgeman ~ Love in Any Language
(finished 10 September), Honor Bound
(finished 29 September)October ~ Tammy L Gray ~ My Hope Next Door
(finished 11 October)November ~ (subbing in Beverly Lewis) ~ The Heirloom:
(finished 18 November)December ~ (subbing in Melody Carlson) ~ A Quilt for Christmas
(finished 11 December)
Thanks for the list. My goal this next year is to learn how to use Goodreads the right way and to be more involved!
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I just finished a book by Tammy Gray and really enjoyed it.
I always like seeing Sarah Sundin on a list. I haven't read book by some of the authors. Can't wait to give their books a try.
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Substitution is just fine Kate. What a wonderful endorsement for the author when you've read all of her novels!
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She's a fabulous author! I've read several of her novels and enjoyed them all. Glad you are joining us. I second Andrea's comment...let us know if we can help.
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Finding new authors is wonderful! There are three new to me on the list as well. Sarah's books are great. I look forward to her next release.
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Substi..."
It was just funny, because at first, I was thinking 'well, I've read her one and only Christmas novel . . . ' and then I realised 'WAIT . . . I've read ALL her novels!' LOL
What a great list! I will participate!January - Amy Clipston
(Jan 28/23)
(May 29/23)February - Sarah Sundin
(Feb 28/23)March - Elizabeth Goddard
(Dec 20/23)April - Irene Hannon
(Apr 15/23)May - Mesu Andrews
(Jan 28/24)June - Lisa Harris
(June 30/23)July - Carolyn Miller
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tbrAugust - Amanda Cox
(Apr 22/23)September - Hallee Bridgeman
tbrOctober - Tammy L Gray
tbrNovember - Jennifer Rodewald
tbrDecember - Lynn Austin
(Feb 20/23)
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January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Mill..."
Excellent! Glad to have you along for the journey.
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January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
Great List - I'm inJanuary - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
I enjoyed this last year. I'm looking forward to this challenge this year as well.January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
(Caught up in March)
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
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July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
Sarita wrote: "Great List - I'm inMight swop out Mesu Andrews for Tessa Afsher or Connilyn Cossette since I've read all of Mesu Andrews books...."
I've had one of Mesu's books on my TBR forever! I finally have the motivation to read it lol
I'm in! Most of these authors are new to me I've had my eye on, so I'm looking forward to giving them a try... and to get a couple I got off my TBR list that have been on it for too long. Good luck everyone!January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November -
December - Lynn Austin
I’m in, and I’m excited! Lots of new-to-me authors. I’m fairly new here (been stalking the group for awhile, but have only participated a couple of times) and I have lots of questions. Where is the best place to ask them…or should I message a moderator with all of them?
January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
I’m in! 6 of these authors are new to me and I’m looking forward to revisiting the other 6 :) January - Amy Clipston - New Author to me
10/01/23
15/01/23February - Sarah Sundin - A Favourite Author
24/01/23
7/04/23
15/07/23March - Elizabeth Goddard
30/03/23
13/07/23April - Irene Hannon
21/02/23
26/04/23May - Mesu Andrews
20/06/23June - Lisa Harris
9/05/23
19/05/23July - Carolyn Miller
TBRAugust - Amanda Cox
TBRSeptember - Hallee Bridgeman
TBROctober - Tammy L Gray
TBRNovember - Jennifer Rodewald
TBR
TBR
TBRDecember - Lynn Austin
TBR
TBR
TBR
TBRI’m definitely looking forward to reading in 2023!
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Might swop out Mesu Andrews for Tessa Afsher or Connilyn Cossette since I've read all of Mesu Andrews books.
January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth..."
So glad you are joining in. Replacing Mesu with Tessa Afshar or Connilyn Cossette is definitely in line with the Biblical Fiction genre. :-)
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January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andr..."
Glad to have you back Crystal! Hope you have some great finds.
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Welcome Sherri! Glad to have you joining in.
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I’m fairly new here (been stalking the group for awhile, but have only participated a couple of times) and I have lots of questions. Where is th..."
Welcome Lynnette! We are glad to have you. There are some specific threads for questions such as a Challenge Help thread. I think it's just fine to ask questions in the thread you have a question about as well. Or you are welcome to message a Moderator. We are glad to help!
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January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May..."
Me too Charlene! Good reading ahead. Glad to have you.
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We'll be happy to help you grow more comfortable by answering as many questions as we have answers for. :) So glad you're here!
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Author of the Month 2023
Goal: 6 authors (not setting book goal)
January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
What Actually Got Read
January - Amy Clipston
10/26/23February - Sarah Sundin
8/23/23
Staci wrote: "Lynnette Cantrell wrote: "I’m in, and I’m excited! Lots of new-to-me authors. I’m fairly new here (been stalking the group for awhile, but have only participated a couple of times) and I have lots..."
Thank you!
Andrea wrote: "Lynnette, I'll second what Staci said. Also, another good place to ask any questions would be our About the Group and Group Guidelines thread.We'll be happy to help you grow more comfortable by a..."
Thank you! I will check that out.
I'm going to try I don't know how many I'll get. But I'll know I'll get at least February and April. January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
Staci wrote: "Missy wrote: "Lots of contemporary authors on this list. I normally don't read contemporary works. But, I am going make the effort and read at least one book from each author of the month this year..."Hallee Bridgeman also has historical novellas set in WWII.
Temperance's Trial is the first of the series.
I look forward to participating. I will probably switch out a few authors.January - Amy Clipston
February -
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May -
June -
July - Carolyn Miller
August -
September -
October -
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December -
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Ooh! That's great news. She's one of the authors I haven't read yet. Glad to have you joining Brittany.
Staci wrote: "Brittany wrote: "Staci wrote: "Missy wrote: "Lots of contemporary authors on this list. I normally don't read contemporary works. But, I am going make the effort and read at least one book from eac..."This year, I have really enjoyed reading the Love & Honor series by Hallee Bridgeman and years ago I loved reading The Jewel Trilogy.
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Excellent. I look forward to reading something by her.
I'm looking forward to this again this year. I didn't get as far as I wanted to this last round, so, I think I'll say yes to 6 and see if I can get to more. I'll start in February with Sarah Sundin.
I think I'll try for Elizabeth Goddard, Irene Hannon, and Jennifer Rodewold.
I’m in — looking forward to it!January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
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Looking forward to this challenge, Staci. I'm in the minority by not enjoying suspense, so I'll make a few substitutions. Maybe some cozy mystery authors in Christian fiction or general market from the past, which are usually clean.January - Amy Clipston
The Bake Shop / The Heart of Splendid Lake
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Kelly Irvin (substitute)
Upon a Spring Breeze
June - Amanda Flower (substitute)
Matchmaking Can Be Murder / Murder, Plain and Simple / Plainly Murder
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
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Perfectly fine to make substitutions. Glad to have you on board Carole!
@Staci: Can we read in the authors in other months?
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Yes, absolutely. Anytime in 2023 works for this challenge.
I'm in!! I'm just going to substitute some of the authors out.
January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April -
May -
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August -
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November -
December - Lynn Austin
For 2023 I do want to read new authors but I also want to go back to some of my favorite authors that I haven't been able to read from in such a long time.
Great list! Many new authors for me and several I've wanted to read. Looking forward to this!I will be substituting:
Tracie Peterson for Amanda Cox (August)
Helen Gray for Tammy L. Gray (October)
2023 Author of the Month
January - Amy Clipston
(1/28/23)February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
(3/17/23)
(3/20/23)
(3/26/23)
(3/30/23)
(7/17/23)
(10/31/23)April - Irene Hannon
(6/4/23)May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
(3/28/23)July - Carolyn Miller
August -
(8/16/23)September - Hallee Bridgeman
(9/24/23) October -
(10/17/23)
([11/30/23) November - Jennifer Rodewald
[bookcover:The Cupcake Dilemma|37840559] (11/24/23)
December - Lynn Austin
Christian Fiction Devourers
Books mentioned in this topic
The Heart of Splendid Lake (other topics)Through Waters Deep (other topics)
A Distant Melody (other topics)
A Memory Between Us (other topics)
Blue Columbine (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Amanda Dykes (other topics)Sarah Sundin (other topics)
You are welcome to use the list below or substitute authors as works best for you. This list has a nice variety and is based upon the suggestions offered. Hope this list brings great reading in 2023!
Here goes-
January - Amy Clipston
February - Sarah Sundin
March - Elizabeth Goddard
April - Irene Hannon
May - Mesu Andrews
June - Lisa Harris
July - Carolyn Miller
August - Amanda Cox
September - Hallee Bridgeman
October - Tammy L Gray
November - Jennifer Rodewald
December - Lynn Austin
These are the authors of the month for 2023. You are welcome to substitute out any and all authors for this challenge.
This is also the thread for those that want to track their 2023 reads for authors of the month in one location.