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# Janet Sketchley

Writing Christian Mysteries & Suspense

## Posts

- [Blog](https://janetsketchley.ca/tenacity-blog/) - Janet Sketchley's blog page: reviews, devotionals and features
- [Review: Lilly’s Promise, by Terrie Todd](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-lillys-promise-by-terrie-todd/) - Lilly’s Promise, by Terrie Todd (Word Alive Press, 2022) In 2019, Diana has a perfect life—if you don’t count the recurring nightmares of her disastrous wedding. She’s single, with a successful career and a meaningful Big Sister relationship with a needy teen girl, Carly. And her best friend Shane is as happy as she is
- [Book Review: The Emerald Tide, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/book-review-the-emerald-tide-by-davis-bunn/) - A lovely feel-good story with fantastic descriptions of the settings—both in California and Sicily.
- [Let Go, Let God](https://janetsketchley.ca/let-go-let-god/) - When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 1 Peter 2:23, NIV* We may not be able to change our circumstances, but we can change our reactions to them. The Apostle Peter tells us Jesus "entrusted
- [Blogging on "Fiction Matters"](https://janetsketchley.ca/blogging-on-fiction-matters/) - Pop, there it is: the perfect title for your story. Perhaps it even comes first, teasing you to discover a plot to do it justice. Or perhaps it has to be coaxed from some deep pocket of your brain. If you're a writer who'd like some help with titling your work, pop over to Bonnie'
- [Declaring God's Praises](https://janetsketchley.ca/declaring-gods-praises/) - When I see God at work in my life, touching my day, I need to praise Him and I need to share it.
- [In All I Do](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-all-i-do/) - "Don't just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best. ...Keep in mind always that the ultimate Master you're serving is Christ."
- [2008 Best New Canadian Christian Author Award](https://janetsketchley.ca/2008-best-new-canadian-christian-author-award/) - Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Dautrement of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, winner of this year's Best New Canadian Christian Author Award.
- [Not Breaking Faith](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-breaking-faith/) - God's name is His character. If we know Him, we can trust Him. If we say we're His but don't live like it, that gives others a poor example of who He is.
- [Love Inspired Authors](https://janetsketchley.ca/love-inspired-authors/) - If you enjoy Love Inspired romances, check out the newly-updated website. You can see what books are out (contemporary, suspense and historical), see what's coming next, and read blog posts from various authors. This week is their grand reopening celebration, complete with contest.
- [Christ in Me](https://janetsketchley.ca/christ-in-me/) - It's my turn to post at InScribe Writers Online, too. My new post is Christ in Me.
- [Expectant](https://janetsketchley.ca/expectant/) - We can be confident that God will act. The hard part is, there's usually no guarantee how.
- [Defended](https://janetsketchley.ca/defended/) - What a picture of the loving relationship God wants to develop with each believer: His protection around us, His Spirit within.
- [Keep in Step](https://janetsketchley.ca/keep-in-step/) - I like the image of the spiritual life as a dance with God. All week, I’ve been reminding myself, “Keep in step with Him.”
- [He Loves Me](https://janetsketchley.ca/he-loves-me/) - When I can’t focus to pray, I can still pray through worship music.
- [Living by Faith](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-by-faith/) - I can live confident in God today because He loves me.
- [Empowered](https://janetsketchley.ca/empowered/) - “I can’t do this without You, LORD.”
- [Be Still](https://janetsketchley.ca/be-still/) - When we’re still, we can see… experience… understand… learn that He is God.
- [Wait in Hope](https://janetsketchley.ca/wait-in-hope/) - Wait for God. Hope in God. Talk to God.
- [God Sees](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-sees/) - When we don't understand, when all we have is questions and pain, we can choose to trust God. He knows. He loves us. And He will never abandon us.
- [Our Good Shepherd](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-good-shepherd/) - Despite our circumstances, our hearts can be secure - we can live securely - because Jesus is shepherding us.
- [Need a Spiritual Boost?](https://janetsketchley.ca/need-a-spiritual-boost/) - "But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. "He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and
- [Growing Older (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/growing-older-guest-post/) - There are so many perspectives on aging... it’s a matter of finding the balance between assumptions, reality, and eternal matters.
- [Review: Reading the Bible on Turtle Island: An Invitation to North American Indigenous Interpretation, by T. Christopher Hoklotubbe and H. Daniel Zacharias](https://janetsketchley.ca/book-review-reading-the-bible-on-turtle-island-an-invitation-to-north-american-indigenous-interpretation-by-t-christopher-hoklotubbe-and-h-daniel-zacharias/) - This book is an incredibly rich treasure. I hope it will speak wholeness where harm still lingers and unity in place of suspicion. May its impact be great as the conversations continue.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2026/) - June 2026 New Releases: More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2026/) - May 2026 New Releases: More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder Website.
- [Review: A Grave Deception, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-grave-deception-by-connie-berry/) - Readers familiar with the Kate Hamilton Mystery series know to expect a clean, engaging mystery with engaging characters, charming Suffolk village settings, and delicious references to food.
- [3 Favourite Reads of 2025? Already?](https://janetsketchley.ca/3-favourite-reads-of-2025-already/) - 3 of my favourite reads this year, plus how to get your own top picks listed on Shepherd.com for the world to see.
- [Want to Find More Books for Your To-Read List? 📚](https://janetsketchley.ca/want-to-find-more-books-for-your-to-read-list/) - Where do you discover new books to read? Here are a few resources to try. #amreading #books
- [Picks from 2024](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2024/) - Goodreads tells me I read 59 books in 2024. Here are my top picks.
- [Book recommendations! What did I pick?](https://janetsketchley.ca/book-recommendations-what-did-i-pick/) - What are my top 5 picks for "best Christian/clean books where mystery-suspense meets women's fiction"? And why did I love them?
- [Picks from 2025](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2025/) - Goodreads tells me I read 74 books in 2025. Of those, here are my top picks.
- [The Importance of Accountability (guest post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-importance-of-accountability-guest-post/) - Let’s talk about how accountability can keep us moving forward. (via @StephBethNickel)
- [Review: Between the Sound and the Sea, by Amanda Cox](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-between-the-sound-and-the-sea-by-amanda-cox/) - These characters engaged my imagination, and I enjoyed watching the various relationships shift and grow. And what’s not to love about a crumbling lighthouse stocked with secrets?
- [Encouraging One Another (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/encouraging-one-another-guest-post/) - How do we give necessary correction with compassion? How do we receive it with grace?
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2026/) - April 2026 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Quicksand, by Gigi Pandian](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-quicksand-by-gigi-pandian/) - This mystery is a lot of fun with quirky characters and lots of action.
- [Review: A Fatal Groove, by Olivia Blacke](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-fatal-groove-by-olivia-blacke/) - A Fatal Groove, by Olivia Blacke (St. Martin’s, 2023) Juni Jessup and her sisters have reopened the family record business, with a trendy coffee bar to draw people in. Before they can grow a steady income stream, the mayor is found dead—poisoned—holding a take-out cup of their coffee. Rumours travel fast in a small town.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2026/) - March 2026 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
- [Podcasts and More Podcasts (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/podcasts-and-more-podcasts-guest-post/) - Interested in writing, editing, self-care? Check out these podcasts recommended by Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Review: The Bitter End Birding Society, by Amanda Cox](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-bitter-end-birding-society-by-amanda-cox/) - An immersive, faith-filled novel with relatable (and sometimes quirky) characters who struggle to make sense of the hurts they carry.
- [Ever-Changing Seasons (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/ever-changing-seasons-guest-post/) - Living in the Now with a view toward tomorrow...
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2026/) - February 2026 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Swan Song, by Edmund Crispin](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-swan-song-by-edmund-crispin/) - An offensive but popular opera singer. A cast who loathes him. And a new director he’s trying to ruin. A classic locked room mystery.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2026)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2026/) - More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Books I’m Reading (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/books-im-reading-guest-post/) - 6 books from Steph Beth Nickel's reading list, and whether or not she thinks you'd like them.
- [Green Dory Inn Ebook Sale](https://janetsketchley.ca/green-dory-inn-ebook-sale/) - Get sale pricing on the first two ebooks in the Green Dory Inn mystery series from January 8-21.
- [Are You a Goal-Setter? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/are-you-a-goal-setter-guest-post/) - No matter what kind of a goal-setter you are (or aren’t), here are six pointers when it comes to considering what you want to achieve in 2026. Via @StephBethNickel
- [Wonder and Trust (December 26)](https://janetsketchley.ca/wonder-and-trust-december-26/) - The shepherds saw wonders. Mary herself saw wonders! She held the Wonder of the world in her arms.
- [Music Review: The Advent of Christmas, by Matt Maher](https://janetsketchley.ca/music-review-the-advent-of-christmas-by-matt-maher/) - A feast of Christmas songs old and new, quietly worshipful and rollicking fun.
- [Review: Slay Bells Ringing, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-slay-bells-ringing-by-emily-james/) - Slay Bells Ringing is a murder mystery duet featuring two short-but-fun mysteries set at Christmas.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2025/) - December 2025 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [You Don’t (Necessarily) Have to Stay in Your Lane (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/you-dont-necessarily-have-to-stay-in-your-lane-guest-post/) - Despite the fact that conventional wisdom encourages us to write only one genre (and there are good reasons to do so) it is not the best advice for all writers.
- [My Two-Lane Highway on Substack (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/my-two-lane-highway-on-substack-guest-post/) - Last month, Steph Beth Nickel shared why she doesn’t “stay in her lane” when it comes to writing. Plus, she shared a devotional from the manuscript she's been posting on Substack. Today, she shares chapter 1 of her YA manuscript, which she posts Mondays on Substack.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2025/) - November 2025 New ReleasesMore in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People, by Pete Greig](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-how-to-pray-a-simple-guide-for-normal-people-by-pete-greig/) - How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People is easy to read, an inspiring invitation, and a catalyst to go deeper into our prayer lives. Highly recommended.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2025/) - October 2025 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
- [Review: Don't Blink: 12 Inspirational Suspense Thrillers](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dont-blink-12-inspirational-suspense-thrillers/) - This collection is well worth picking up. Some of the authors were new to me, some were the draw for me to order the book.
- [Books, Books, and More Books (guest post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/books-books-and-more-books-guest-post/) - Do you have multiple books on the go, or do you read one from beginning to end before picking up another? ...audiobooks, e-books, or physical books? What do you find are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2025/) - September 2025 New Releases. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: The Accidental Alchemist, by Gigi Pandian](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-accidental-alchemist-by-gigi-pandian/) - An ex-alchemist. A living gargoyle. A delinquent teen. What could possibly go wrong? Highly recommended for a good read.
- [Reviews: Red Moon Rising and Dirty Glory, by Pete Greig](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews-red-moon-rising-and-dirty-glory-by-pete-greig/) - Red Moon Rising and Dirty Glory, by Pete Greig (with Dave Roberts for Red Moon Rising) Q: What happens when a group of Christians decide to pray 24-7 for a short time, maybe a month or two? A: It starts a movement that’s still going strong 25+ years later. Red Moon Rising: Rediscover the Power
- [Happy New Year (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/happy-new-year-guest-post/) - Happy New Year by Steph Beth Nickel No, it’s not January 1. Nor do I have school-aged children. However, I do view September as a New Year of sorts. Truth be told, autumn is my favourite season. Cooler temperatures. Cozy sweaters. Cute boots. But more importantly, at least in my neck of the woods, the
- [Review: Under Lock and Skeleton Key, by Gigi Pandian](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-under-lock-and-skeleton-key-by-gigi-pangian/) - This first-in-series mystery novel ticks so many boxes.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2025/) - August 2025 New Releases. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Consider the Alternatives (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/consider-the-alternatives-guest-post/) - There’s a time to press on toward a goal and a time to consider alternatives. Here are 5 key questions to begin with.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2025/) - July 2025 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Caleb’s Choice by Z Peabody -- Caleb Jacobson, rancher, farmer, and a first-generation veterinarian, has always loved to care for animals. When he was given his choice to either stay in the small community
- [The 15-Minute Initiative (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-15-minute-initiative-guest-post/) - "I came up with a new way to approach the things on my Procrastination List. I call it The 15-Minute Initiative. How does it work?" ~via @StephBethNickel
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2025/) - June 2025 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Children’s/ Picture Book: If Jesus Came To My School by April Graney -- A young girl learns how Jesus’s love can shine at school through her compassion, kindness, and inclusion. (Children’s Picture Book from Waterbrook/Multnomah [Penguin
- [Motivation vs. Overwhelm (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/motivation-vs-overwhelm-guest-post/) - 8 suggestions for when your many motivational resources turn into massive overwhelm. Via Steph Beth Nickel.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2025/) - May 2025 New Releases from American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Double E-Book Sale](https://janetsketchley.ca/double-e-book-sale/) - For under $2, get books 1 and 2 to start the Green Dory Inn Mystery series. International (US, CA, UK, AU, NZ, Europe). Multiple retailers. Ends May 11, 2025.
- [Review: Vinyl Resting Place, by Olivia Blacke](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-vinyl-resting-place-by-olivia-blacke/) - Vinyl Resting Place, by Olivia Blacke (St. Martin’s, 2023) They grew up in their grandparents’ record store. Between fond memories and family ties, it’s no surprise when three Texan sisters open a combination record shop and coffee bar on the original site. In the small town of Cedar River, just outside of Austin, everyone remembers
- [Not Second Best (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-second-best-guest-post/) - There are countless numbers of people who would like to write a book “some day,” whether it’s their first or thirty first. In fact, you may be one of them. I know I am.
- [16 Christian Books for Free](https://janetsketchley.ca/16-christian-books-for-free/) - Load up your e-reader—or just take a few. For the month of April 2025, you can get up to 16 free Christian books from 16 authors in a variety of genres.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2025/) - April 2025 new releases in Christian fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
- [Review: What We Hide, by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-what-we-hide-by-colleen-coble-and-rick-acker/) - Fast-paced, keeps-you-guessing romantic suspense. Bestselling authors Colleen Coble and Rick Acker teamed up to write a winner!
- [Are You Aging or Maturing as a Writer? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/are-you-aging-or-maturing-as-a-writer-guest-post/) - As writers, are we maturing, learning from and applying what we discover with each passing year?
- [Are You Aging or Maturing as a Reader? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/are-you-aging-or-maturing-as-a-reader-guest-post/) - Some tips for older readers. (If you haven’t felt the effects of aging as of yet, hopefully you’ll find a few tips that will benefit you as well.)
- [Review: A Forboding of Petrels, by Steve Burrows](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-forboding-of-petrels-by-steve-burrows/) - A Forboding of Petrels, by Steve Burrows (Point Blank, 2022) If you like British-based police procedurals, unconventional detectives, down-to-earth characters, and plenty of bird sightings, the Birder Murder Mystery series is for you. This particular mystery will take you to rural England and to Antarctica. In England: A disciplinary suspension bars DCI Dominic Jejeune from
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2025/) - March 2025 new releases in Christian fiction from members of American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: How to Hear God: a simple guide for normal people, by Pete Greig](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-how-to-hear-god-a-simple-guide-for-normal-people-by-pete-greig/) - How to Hear God: a simple guide for normal people, by Pete Greig (Zondervan Reflective, 2022) Can humans today hear from the God of the Bible? Not necessarily audibly, but can we know what He’s saying to us? If you’re curious, I highly recommend this book as an excellent, inspiring resource. You can tell from
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2025/) - February 2025 New Releases. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Why Reading Can Be a Challenge (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-reading-can-be-a-challenge-guest-post/) - Don’t get me wrong. I love books. Physical books. eBooks. Audiobooks. All the books. But sometimes I do struggle to sit down and read a book from cover to cover.
- [Review: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark Comer](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-by-john-mark-comer/) - Highly recommended. Thought provoking. And with practical suggestions on how to implement the practices.
- [Review: Stumped, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-stumped-by-emily-james/) - A strong ending to an engaging series. The Maple Syrup Mysteries are cleverly plotted, the characters have depth, and there’s enough quirky humour to make me smile.
- [Review: Born of Gilded Mountains, by Amanda Dykes](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-born-of-gilded-mountains-by-amanda-dykes/) - An exquisitely crafted tale of diverse, well-crafted characters that is at once poignantly real while evoking wonder and a feel-good ending.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2025)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2025/) - January 2025 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers.
- [Much-Needed Rest (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/much-needed-rest-guest-post/) - Coming out of the holiday season, rest—and quiet—may be exactly what we need. Here are some tips from Steph Beth Nickel.
- [A Christmas Blessing](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-christmas-blessing/) - And his name will be the hope of all the world.Matthew 12:21, NLT* Think about this verse. Isn’t it beautiful? Doesn’t it cause a quiet peace to well up inside? His Name—Jesus—will be the hope of the whole world. In your busyness and life circumstances, good or bad... In your relationships, sweet or strained... I
- [Review: Prayers of a Stranger, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-prayers-of-a-stranger-by-davis-bunn/) - A feel-good, faith-filled Christmas story with heartfelt family drama, new friendships, answered prayer, and a chance for readers to vicariously visit the Holy Land.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2024/) - December 2024 New Releases from American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Be Careful Little Ears (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/be-careful-little-ears-guest-post/) - Steph Beth Nickel shares a few favourite podcasts, audiobook providers, and two apps she uses virtually every day in her devotional time....and why it’s crucial to “turn off the noise” from time to time.
- [Review: Knight Brew, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-knight-brew-by-heather-day-gilbert/) - The Barks & Beans mystery series wins on a number of levels: engaging characters with developing relationships, small-town coffee shop, non-graphic crimes, and plenty of dogs.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2024/) - November 2024 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers
- [Setting as Character (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/setting-as-character-guest-post/) - We’ve all read books where the setting has a personality all its own. Not only does it provide the perfect backdrop to the story; it is a living, breathing character in its own right.
- [Deadly Burden: Winner of a Word Award](https://janetsketchley.ca/deadly-burden-winner-of-a-word-award/) - Deadly Burden, my Christmas mystery in the Green Dory Inn series, received a Word Award.
- [Review: Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-praying-like-monks-living-like-fools-by-tyler-staton/) - Do you love to pray? Avoid it? Flat-out think it’s pointless? Wherever you are on the spectrum, this book’s for you.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2024/) - October 2024 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2024/) - September 2024 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: God Has a Name, by John Mark Comer](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-god-has-a-name-by-john-mark-comer/) - This is a book for Christians (others are welcome too) where we can check our ideas about God against what He says about Himself, with a view to learning to follow in His ways. There’s a lot of misinformation about God floating loose in society, and we’re not immune to absorbing some of it. That’s why we need books like this one.
- [Review: A Collection of Lies, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-collection-of-lies-by-connie-berry/) - Another fun installment in the Kate Hamilton mystery series (A Collection of Lies is book 5). I hope there are more to come.
- [The Making of an Ordinary Saint, by Nathan Foster](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-making-of-an-ordinary-saint-by-nathan-foster/) - A candid look at one man’s search to follow the spiritual practices modelled by Jesus and in so doing to lose the frustration that seems to be taking over his life.
- [Review: The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder, by C.L. Miller](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-antique-hunters-guide-to-murder-by-c-l-miller/) - Fans of Connie Berry’s Kate Hamilton mysteries will appreciate this book.
- [Review: A Quiet Life in the Country, by T. E. Kinsey](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-quiet-life-in-the-country-by-t-e-kinsey/) - A gently-paced mystery and a light-hearted look at historical British country life of the period, with the refreshing take that these two characters bring it.
- [Review: Abiding in Christ, by Andrew Murray](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-abiding-in-christ-by-andrew-murray/) - Highly recommended. This straightforward devotional classic from Andrew Murray has been a liberating source of hope.
- [Short-listed for The Word Awards](https://janetsketchley.ca/short-listed-for-the-word-awards/) - Deadly Burden has been short-listed for The Word Awards. Winners will be announced September 14, 2023.
- [Finding Inspiration Across the Pond (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/finding-inspiration-across-the-pond-guest-post/) - As writers, it’s important to make note of those things that inspire us, things we want to include in our writing.
- [Virtual Brainstorming (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/virtual-brainstorming-guest-post/) - While there are serious concerns as to how generative AI is being used, it has several ethical, timesaving applications as well. Used wisely, it can be a helpful addition to the writer’s toolbox.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2024/) - August 2024 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on theACFW Fiction Finder website Biblical: A Certain Man by Linda Dindzans -- Mara is a young Samaritan beginning to discover her love for Samuel—and his for her. Soon she will be deemed mature enough to marry. Her hopes are dashed when
- [Scheduling Ideas for Non-Schedulers (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/scheduling-ideas-for-non-schedulers-guest-post/) - 9 tips to accomplish things without a rigid schedule. Via Steph Beth Nickel.
- [What’s better than Book 1 in a series for 99 cents?](https://janetsketchley.ca/whats-better-than-book-1-in-a-series-for-99-cents/) - #DealAlert Green Dory Inn Mysteries 1 & 2 ebooks reduced to 99 cents until August 2, 2024. #cleanreads #Christianfiction
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2024/) - June 2024 New Releases. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Author Interview: Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-heather-day-gilbert/) - 5 quick questions and answers about the new psychological suspense novel from Heather Day Gilbert.
- [Be Brave (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/be-brave-guest-post/) - Why bravery is indispensable for writers. Insights and encouragement from Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Review: The Bad Reputations, by Karen V. Robichaud](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-bad-reputations-karen-v-robichaud/) - A compelling tale of courage, loyalty, and friendship in a fictional Nova Scotian town during Prohibition, when women’s options were limited.
- [Character Interview: Nikki Jo Spencer](https://janetsketchley.ca/nikki-jo-spencer/) - Meet Nikki Jo Spencer, one of the characters from the new Appalachian suspense novel, Miranda Warning, by Heather Day Gilbert.
- [Review: Queen of Hearts, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/queen-of-hearts-heather-day-gilbert/) - A deliciously twisty, engaging read that keeps readers guessing. Highly recommended for fans of clean psychological suspense.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2024/) - More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Praying the Bible, by Donald S. Whitney](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-praying-the-bible-by-donald-s-whitney/) - This book could revolutionize your prayer life—if you don’t just read it but actually take time to try the principles yourself.
- [Awesome Opportunities (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/awesome-opportunities-guest-post/) - Is it time to say yes to a new opportunity? Here are 6 questions to help you discern. Via @StephBethNickel
- [Review: The Scent of Water, by Elizabeth Goudge](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-scent-of-water-elizabeth-goudge/) - Why would practical, sensible Mary Lindsay leave a satisfying job in London and move to a country village to live in a house she inherited from a relative she’d met only once as a child? She doesn’t know, but it feels like the right decision.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2024/) - May 2024 new releases in Christian Fiction. Various genres.
- [Review: A Tiding of Magpies, by Steve Burrows](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-tiding-of-magpies-steve-burrows/) - A Tiding of Magpies is Book 5 in a series I’d heartily recommend you start from the beginning (A Siege of Bitterns). Or you could dive into this one and then go back to the start.
- [Review: Crafting Deception, by Barbara Emodi](https://janetsketchley.ca/crafting-deception-barbara-emodi/) - In the small fictional town of Gasper’s Cove, on Nova Scotia’s Atlantic Coast, everybody knows everybody’s secrets… or so they think. Suddenly it seems to Val that strangers and friends alike are on the search for hidden treasure.
- [Review: The Camera Never Lies, by David Rawlings](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-camera-never-lies-david-rawlings/) - The Camera Never Lies is a clean, heartwarming story with supernatural overtones, perfect for readers who love Davis Bunn’s Miramar Bay series.
- [Review: Renaissance, by Susan Fish](https://janetsketchley.ca/book-review-renaissance-by-susan-fish/) - Evocative prose draws us into Liz’s struggles and into the beautiful Italian setting. This is literary women’s fiction with an almost languid feel to it… never boring, just slowly and gently inviting readers in.
- [Creating White Space (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/creating-white-space-guest-post/) - 8 tips to add white space to your schedule. Via @StephBethNickel
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2024/) - Find some new reads! Here's a list of April 2024 new releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers.
- [Stepping Back (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/stepping-back-guest-post/) - Good Friday... a perfect day to explore silence. Here are 8 ways to step back from the everyday and nourish your soul. Via Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Review: The Elisha Code and the Coming Revival, by David Kitz and Dr. Ed Hird](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-elisha-code-and-the-coming-revival-by-david-kitz-and-dr-ed-hird/) - Jesus and Moses. Jesus and Joshua. How about Jesus and Elisha?
- [3 Fun Mysteries Set in Nova Scotia](https://janetsketchley.ca/3-fun-mysteries-set-in-nova-scotia/) - 3 fun mysteries I've enjoyed and can recommend. All set in small towns in coastal Nova Scotia.
- [Review: Murder in Hum Harbour, by Jayne E. Self](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-murder-in-hum-harbour-by-jayne-e-self/) - Canadian author Jayne E. Self does a fine job of bringing the characters of the small, coastal town of Hum Harbour to life, and she absolutely nails the feel of the setting.
- [Review: Oak Island Revenge, by Cynthia d'Entremont](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-oak-island-revenge-by-cynthia-dentremont/) - Oak Island Revenge is a coming-of-age story that evokes the feel of 1950’s small-town Nova Scotia in a mystery for young adult readers. It’s one of those satisfying novels where all the threads weave in perfect balance to make an organic whole.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2024/) - March 2024 new releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers.
- [Review: The Divine Proverb of Streusel, by Sara Brunsvold](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-divine-proverb-of-streusel-sara-brunsvold/) - Recommended for anyone who enjoys intergenerational Christian women’s fiction with heart. Readers who also enjoy nonfiction in the Christian living genre and who like to read cookbooks will totally love this book.
- [You Learn Something New Every Day (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/you-learn-something-new-every-day-guest-post/) - 9 good ways to learn new things!
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2024/) - February 2024 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers.
- [Review: A Shimmer of Hummingbirds, by Steve Burrows](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-shimmer-of-hummingbirds-by-steve-burrows/) - Book 4 in the Birder Murder Mystery series: clean, engaging mysteries with vibrant settings, complex characters, and clever turns of phrase.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2024)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2024/) - January 2024 new releases in Christian fiction.
- [Prioritizing Your Goals (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/prioritizing-your-goals-guest-post/) - Have you prioritized your 2024 goals? What one step are you taking to achieve your top goal?
- [Picks from 2023](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2023/) - My top picks from books I read in 2023.
- [Breath as Prayer, by Jennifer Tucker](https://janetsketchley.ca/breath-as-prayer-jennifer-tucker/) - A compact hardcover with lovely art, Breath as Prayer makes an excellent gift book for a friend or for yourself. Highly recommended as a gentle resource for spiritual growth and self-care.
- [Review: The Color of Sky and Stone, by Sara Davison](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-color-of-sky-and-stone-sara-davison/) - Part thriller, part romance, and part Christian women’s fiction, The Color of Sky and Stone is a beautiful story that's clearly hard for me to categorize.
- [Review: Shade Grown, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-shade-grown-by-heather-day-gilbert/) - Shade Grown will appeal to lovers of clean cozy mysteries set in small towns, to coffee- and dog-lovers, and to gardening enthusiasts.
- [Review: Crafting for Murder, by Barbara Emodi](https://janetsketchley.ca/crafting-for-murder-barbara-emodi/) - This one's sure to appeal to fans of small-town cozy mysteries.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2023/) - December 2023 new releases in Christian fiction.
- [Replacing Resolutions (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/replacing-resolutions-guest-post/) - Instead of short-lived resolutions, let’s decide what we want to achieve by this time in 2024. Remember to be kind to yourself and set realistic goals.
- [Review: Mistletoe and Murder, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-mistletoe-and-murder-by-connie-berry/) - Readers will enjoy a novella-length visit to the village of Long Barstow and the regular cast of characters.
- [Less is More? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/less-is-more-guest-post/) - "With writing, less is simply less. And more? Well, the more I write, the more I’m motivated to keep writing." Steph Beth Nickel on why a writer's words are never wasted.
- [TWO Christmas Fiction Pre-orders!](https://janetsketchley.ca/two-christmas-fiction-pre-orders/) - Two Christmas books on ebook pre-order! Deadly Burden by Janet Sketchley, Murder by Eggnog by Karin Kaufman. Both release Dec.6/23.
- [Review: Always By My Side, by Iola Goulton](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-always-by-your-side-by-iola-goulton/) - Always By My Side, by Iola Goulton (2023) A sweet, opposites-attract Christian romance with a suitably heart-happy ending. Set in a small town in Washington State, this instalment of the Trinity Lakes Romance series features Tabitha, the overworked mainstay of the Lakeview Inn, and Logan, the New Zealand-born world traveller. Tabby and Logan both need
- [Review: Risking Rest, by Carolyn J. Watts](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-risking-rest-by-carolyn-j-watts/) - The best memoirs let us experience something of the writer’s world but also invite us to apply some of the life lessons to our own hearts, however different our circumstances.
- [Review: Outline for Murder, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-outline-for-murder-by-karin-kaufman/) - If you like clean cozy mysteries with dogs, coffee, and good friends, you'll enjoy Outline for Murder! Fun start to a new series.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2023/) - November 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: 12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick -- Law student Amanda Reno is stuck in her tiny hometown in Kentucky for Christmas and work part-time at the Clementville Café. Her parents are
- [The Importance of Collaboration (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-importance-of-collaboration-guest-post/) - Whether we’re collaborating on a novel, a collection of short fiction, a nonfiction anthology on a single topic, or a magazine, being part of a team is one of the most rewarding—and one of the most challenging opportunities—we may ever participate in.
- [99-cent Ebook preorder!](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-preorder/) - 99-cent Ebook preorder! And not for the book you were expecting! I don't do 99-cent preorders anymore. So why am I doing one for this book? And what book is it, if it's not the next Green Dory Inn mystery? Announcing the Expanded Anniversary Edition of Heaven's Prey,now with 6 new chapters + prologue. So,
- [Why Enter a Writing Contest? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-enter-a-writing-contest-guest-post/) - Why Enter a Writing Contest by Steph Beth Nickel Of course, if we enter a writing contest, we hope to win a cash prize—at least get an honourable mention. But what if that doesn’t happen—especially if there’s a significant entrants’ fee? Recently I entered a contest because the organization running the contest needed more entries
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2023/) - September 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: A Louisiana Christmas to Remember by Morgan Tapley Smith, Betsy St. Amant, Lenora Worth -- Three heartwarming, interconnected stories of faith, love, and restoration, brought to you by three Louisiana-native authors. Will a rare
- [99-cent Ebook Sale (Ends Aug. 27/23)](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-sale-ends-aug-27-23/) - Bitter Truth (Green Dory Inn Mystery # 3) is 99 cents for Apple, Google Play Books, Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Smashwords, and probably a few more. Ends August 27/23.
- [Just Keep Learning; Just Keep Learning (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/just-keep-learning-just-keep-learning-guest-post/) - "There are times a new purchase—or the commitment to attend a virtual event—can make us re-evaluate what and why we write." ~Steph Beth Nickel
- [Review: A Cast of Falcons, by Steve Burrows](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-cast-of-falcons-steve-burrows/) - A Cast of Falcons, by Steve Burrows (Dundurn, 2016) Detective Chief Inspector Domenic Jejeune is a Canadian serving on the local police force in Norfolk, England. By this point in the series (book 3) his colleagues are beginning to trust that however erratic his methods, he’ll solve the crime. Except this time he seems distracted
- [Short-listed for an Award!](https://janetsketchley.ca/short-listed-for-an-award/) - Bitter Truth is short-listed for The Word Awards in the mystery/suspense category! If you haven't read it, how about now?
- [How Writing Can Help Us Make Healthier Choices (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-writing-can-help-us-make-healthier-choices-guest-post/) - How Writing Can Help Us Make Healthier Choices by Steph Beth Nickel Please note that the following insights are for information purposes only. Getting professional help (a personal trainer, a counsellor, a financial advisor, etc.) is often an important step to making healthier choices in every area of life. Most people give at least some
- [What are Breath Prayers?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-are-breath-prayers/) - Two beautiful devotional gift books for Christians.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/20644-2/) - July 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Dial S for Second Chances by Linda Shenton Matchett -- Jade Williams agrees to be on the high school reunion committee because the-one-that-got-away is out of the country and won’t be home in time
- [Review: The Metropolitan Affair, by Jocelyn Green](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-metropolitan-affair-by-jocelyn-green/) - A gently-told mystery and romance with themes of family, loyalty, faith, trust, and betrayal.
- [Saying Goodbye to Q2 (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/saying-goodbye-to-q2-guest-post/) - Saying Goodbye to Q2 by Steph Beth Nickel How do you feel about making to-do lists? How about schedules? Lists of goals and/or resolutions? Personally, I’m a huge fan, but, unlike many people, I don’t mind if I don’t get everything crossed off my list. I’ve recently learned that there are those of us who
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2023/) - June 2023 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Operation Find a Guy by Amy R. Anguish -- Skye Jones has one goal for the summer—keep her father from taking away her convertible. That’s the only reason she agrees to work
- [It’s Okay to Say No (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/its-okay-to-say-no-guest-post/) - It’s Okay to Say No by Steph Beth Nickel “It’s vital that people have access to this information. What would you think of using my research and writing a book? No need to put my name on it.” Sounds like a writer’s dream, doesn’t it? The material is sound. It could help a lot of
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2023/) - May 2023 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Children’s/Picture Books: Super Doople by K.A. Cummins -- You’ve heard the legend of Humpty Dumpty, but do you know the legend of Super Doople? He’s faster than a
- [Review: Counterfeit Corpse, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-counterfeit-corpse-by-karin-kaufman/) - I’m joining the First Line Friday link-up again, hosted by Carrie at Reading is My Superpower. Today’s book is Counterfeit Corpse, by Karin Kaufman. First Line: Counterfeit Corpse, by Karin Kaufman (Winter Tree Press, 2023) I don’t know if this is the best book in the Smithwell Fairies Cozy Mystery series (it’s # 6) or
- [Setting Bite-Sized Goals (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/setting-bite-sized-goals-guest-post/) - What’s on your Procrastination List (aka Your Overwhelming Tasks List)? Here are some tips to break things down into manageable chunks.
- [Windswept Way, by Irene Hannon (Review)](https://janetsketchley.ca/windswept-way-by-irene-hannon-review/) - I’m joining the First Line Friday link-up again, hosted by Carrie at Reading is My Superpower. Today’s book is Windswept Way, by Irene Hannon. And the first line is... Windswept Way, by Irene Hannon (Revell, 2023) The chance at a partnership with the reclusive owner of a mysterious cliffside mansion brings Ashley Scott to the
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2023/) - April 2023 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: Courage in the Storm by Laurel M. Blount -- Since witnessing the murder of her beloved parents, Miriam Hochstedler suffers from paralyzing anxiety and a deep-seated fear
- [In Search of Greener Grass (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-search-of-greener-grass-guest-post/) - Add more? Do less? 7 ways to evaluate our schedules., via @StephBethNickel.
- [A Circus in Space?](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-circus-in-space/) - A girl in hiding. A boy on the run. The fate of the galaxy between them. And only 4 days left for you to get in on the early action! After March 31, 2023, you'll have to wait for the standard book release instead of getting the early release and potentially some very cool swag
- [All the Lost Places, by Amanda Dykes (Review)](https://janetsketchley.ca/all-the-lost-places-by-amanda-dykes-review/) - Lyrical, beautifully crafted, and luminous with hope. I can't say enough good things about this week's book: All the Lost Places, by Amanda Dykes.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2023/) - March 2023 new releases in Christian fiction, various genres.
- [Cover Reveal! Suspended in the Stars by E. A. Hendryx](https://janetsketchley.ca/cover-reveal-suspended-in-the-stars-by-e-a-hendryx/) - #Coverreveal and Kickstarter launch for Suspended in the Stars by E. A. Hendryx. #yascififantasy #yabooks
- [Ebook Discount](https://janetsketchley.ca/ebook-discount/) - Get my books at a deep discount during #ebookweek23 at #Smashwords.
- [First Line Friday: Brink of Danger, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/first-line-friday-brink-of-danger-by-christy-barritt/) - This week I’m trying something new and joining the First Line Friday link-up, hosted by Carrie at Reading is My Superpower. The book I’ve chosen is Brink of Danger, romantic suspense from Christy Barritt. The faceless villain opens this one up. Here’s the first line: I’m there. In the crowd. People talk to me. Laugh
- [Spring is in the Air (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/spring-is-in-the-air-guest-post/) - Why not sit down with pen in hand in the springtime and set our writing goals for the next few months? Via Steph Beth Nickel
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2023/) - February 2023 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: Every Good Gift by Kelly S. Irvin -- Maisy never expected that a Plain girl like her could have her heart stolen by an Englisch boy.
- [Re-evaluating Resolutions (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/re-evaluating-resolutions-guest-post/) - 5 key tips for revisiting your goals and plans for the new year. Via @Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Review: Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder, by Bette Dickinson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-making-room-in-advent-25-devotions-for-a-season-of-wonder-by-bette-dickinson/) - Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of Wonder, by Bette Dickinson (IVP, 2022) Meditative artwork, Scripture, and a brief devotional followed by reflective questions and short “breath prayers” to repeat through the day make this book a special part of Advent—or at least December 1-25, since the season of Advent usually begins
- [Picks from 2022](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2022/) - Here are my top book picks read in 2022. Have you enjoyed any of these?
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2023)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2023/) - January 2023 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Looking Back, Looking Ahead (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/looking-back-looking-ahead-guest-post/) - Simple questions to wrap up 2022 on a positive note and to prepare for the new year with clearer vision. Encouragement from Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Review: Seeker of Stars, a novella by Susan Fish](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-seeker-of-stars-a-novella-by-susan-fish/) - Seeker of Stars, by Susan Fish (Winding Trail Press, 2005 and David C. Cook, 2013) Melchi has always been fascinated by the stars’ slow dance in the night sky. Even after exhausting days learning the family trade of rug making, he steals to the rooftop at night to gaze on his “beauties”. When his father
- [Review: Roast Date, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-roast-date-by-heather-day-gilbert/) - The Barks & Beans Café Mystery Series is perfect for readers who like a fun, clean read with engaging characters… and pets.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2022/) - December 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: A Christmas Bargain by Mindy Obenhaus -- When single mom Annalise Grant inherits a fledgling Christmas tree farm in Texas, she vows to do whatever
- [Review: The Christmas Hummingbird, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-christmas-hummingbird-by-davis-bunn/) - A heartwarming, feel-good romance with a thread of mystery and danger.
- [Goal Setting and Finishing Strong (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/goal-setting-and-finishing-strong-guest-post/) - 6 questions for setting, or adjusting, our goals. Plus an honest look at finishing strong.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2022/) - November 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Authentically, Izzy by Pepper Basham -- Dear Reader, My name is Isabelle Louisa Edgewood—Izzy, for short. I live by blue-tinted mountains, where I find contentment in fresh
- [Included in the Angel Book Awards!](https://janetsketchley.ca/included-in-the-angel-book-awards/) - Bitter Truth, my newest release, received second place in the Angel Book Awards (mystery/suspense category)!
- [Review: The Inn on Hanging Hill, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-inn-on-hanging-hill-by-christy-barritt/) - A clean read with a thread of faith. The atmospheric old inn adds a suitably spooky touch.
- [Writers Earning an Income (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/writers-earning-an-income-guest-post/) - Writers looking to earn income from your work? @Steph Beth Nickel offers some tips.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2022/) - October 2022 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: The Story of Love by Beth Wiseman -- With little left to tie her to her home state of Texas and yearning for a slower life, Yvonne Wilson jumps at the chance to
- [Review: Sword Fighting, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-sword-fighting-christine-dillon/) - I highly recommend Sword Fighting as a practical example of how we can win the battles in our own heads by accurate use of Scripture.
- [Review: The Shadow of Memory, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-shadow-of-memory-connie-berry/) - I’ve been enjoying the Kate Hamilton mystery series, and book 4, The Shadow of Mystery, continues that trend.
- [Is Balance a Bad Word? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/is-balance-a-bad-word-guest-post/) - Is Balance a Bad Word? by Steph Beth Nickel How do you feel about the word balance? When I was in Bible College (approximately a million years ago), I thought the word was synonymous with compromise. If you “balanced” your spiritual life with your other responsibilities, weren’t you denying the scriptural mandate to do everything
- [Interviewed at Fiction Finder!](https://janetsketchley.ca/interviewed-at-fiction-finder/) - I missed sharing this interview back in May. Pop by and have a read. Fellow Canadian writer Pearl Fredericksen asked some fun questions, including "If I were not an author, I would be __)." Click here to read the interview
- [Review: The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, by Sara Brunsvold](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-extraordinary-deaths-of-mrs-kip-sara-brunsvold/) - Beautifully-crafted, life-changing fiction that's well worth the read.
- [Review: The Last Piece, by Terrie Todd](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-last-piece-terrie-todd/) - The Last Piece, by Terrie Todd (2021) If you love stories with interconnected threads drawing characters’ lives together at the end, this one’s for you. Especially if you love strong, evocative description and characters with heart. The Last Piece begins in 1937 with a talented young artist forced to sell the portrait of his dead
- [Did Bobby McFerrin Have It Right? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/did-bobby-mcferrin-have-it-right-guest-post/) - Did Bobby McFerrin Have It Right? by Steph Beth Nickel Whether it’s cancer, COVID, or corruption, it seems everywhere we look there is something threatening to steal our peace. And in the writer’s world there are contacts, conferences, and contracts to consider as well. While these may be exciting, they can still cause stress. So,
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2022/) - August 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Action/Adventure/Biblical: The Wanderer Scorned by Natasha Woodcraft -- The Wanderer is a man shrouded in legend. Moving from place to place in the land of Nod,
- [Excuses vs. Reasons (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/excuses-vs-reasons-guest-post/) - Excuses vs. Reasons By Steph Beth Nickel Do you scold yourself when you don’t get everything done on your daily To-Do List or when you don’t achieve everything you’d hoped to achieve? Beating yourself up about it rarely, if ever, gets the job done. However, we all must be honest with ourselves and evaluate if
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2022/) - July 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Leaving the Past Behind by Sandra Ardoin -- The joy Danni Barnett found in her job as a travel writer and photographer faded around the same time
- [Review: Joy that Renews, by Steve Akerson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-joy-that-renews-by-steve-akerson/) - These devotions brim with infectious joy and confident trust in our Lord.
- [Fiction and Fencing Lessons](https://janetsketchley.ca/fiction-and-fencing-lessons/) - The Canadian magazine Faith Today did a quick Q&A with me recently, just three questions about my mystery/suspense fiction and about those fencing lessons I mention on my "about" page. Pop over for a 2-minute read! Here's the interview link: Faith Today Q&A. If you click the link at the start of this post it'll
- [Review: Boughs of Folly, by Sandra Orchard](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-boughs-of-folly-by-sandra-orchard/) - A feel-good Christmas cozy mystery that's part of a three-book set called Jingle Bell Mysteries.
- [99-cent Ebook Sale: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-sale-unknown-enemy-2/) - Discover a new-to-you Christian fiction series set in beautiful Nova Scotia! Unknown Enemy is 99 cents until July 5. #ebook
- [Chasing Inspiration (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/chasing-inspiration-guest-post/) - Chasing Inspiration by Steph Beth Nickel I wrote over 40K words of my first YA speculative fiction novel during NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in 2020. And then . . . True confession time . . . I left it so long that I wanted to go back and read it from the beginning, making
- [Review: Gossip and Grace, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/19043-2/) - The newest feel-good mystery in the Happenstance Chronicles. Delightful characters, amusing banter, and a whimsical small town you'll wish was real.
- [Review: Crossed by Death, by A.C.F. Bookens](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-crossed-by-death-by-a-c-f-bookens/) - Cozy mystery! Fans of Karin Kaufman’s Juniper Grove series will want to give this author a try, and vice versa.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2022/) - June 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: A Time for Singing by Carol James -- Charlee Bennett is running from her past. Once deserted by her musician ex-fiancé, she's vowed to avoid anything
- [Conquering Overestimation (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/conquering-overestimation-guest-post/) - 6 Ways to Tame Your To Do List, by @StephBethNickel
- ["By the Book" blog](https://janetsketchley.ca/by-the-book-blog/) - Are you familiar with the By the Book blog? I had the chance to do an interview there last week -- why not pop by and check out Beckie's and my conversation? We talked about when I first started writing, early encouragers, why mystery/suspense, and what I hope readers will take away from my books.
- [Review: Cold Drip, by Heather Day Gilbert (Barks & Beans 6)](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-cold-drip-by-heather-day-gilbert-barks-beans-6/) - Cold Drip, by Heather Day Gilbert (WoodHaven Press, 2022) A tour of the local caverns with her visiting boyfriend plunges Macy Hatfield into another mystery when a young woman falls over a cliff during a suspicious power outage. I’m always happy to return to the West Virginia-set Barks and Beans Café for a vicarious dose
- [The Season of Promise (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-season-of-promise-guest-post/) - The Season of Promise by Steph Beth Nickel Birdsongs. Budding trees. Flowers opening to the sun. Signs of promise and new life are all around us here in the Northern Hemisphere. (In the Southern Hemisphere, my favourite season has begun.) Regardless of the season, we have the opportunity to experience God’s promises each and every
- [Book Review: The Defenders of Practavia, by J. A. Menzies](https://janetsketchley.ca/book-review-the-defenders-of-practavia-by-j-a-menzies/) - The Defenders of Practavia, by J. A. Menzies (That’s Life! Communications, second edition 2021) Two twelve-year-old friends—and a Talking Camel—may be the only hope for a kingdom in danger in this middle-grade epic fantasy novel from author J. A. Menzies. We have a princess who’s so strong-willed even her mother calls her Princess Persnickety. And
- [Behind the Scenes of Bitter Truth](https://janetsketchley.ca/behind-the-scenes-of-bitter-truth/) - Mystery and suspense writers joke about law enforcement flagging our internet searches. For the murder in the opening pages of Bitter Truth, I spent hours looking up ways the killer could dispatch the victim from a distance or with a time delay. Truth told, it's a little creepy looking at weapons sites on the internet. There
- [What are readers saying about Bitter Truth?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-are-readers-saying-about-bitter-truth/) - "A nice assorted cast of possible suspects, and lots of twists in the plot that will keep you guessing." ★★★★★Jeffrey C. Reynolds, blogger and reviewer "Recommended reading for all who love a good puzzley story." ★★★★★Violet Nesdoly, author, blogger, and reviewer "I definitely recommend this book!" ★★★★★Amy C. Blake, author and Goodreads reviewer "Lots of
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2022/) - April 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary: A Heart to Cherish by Judith McNees -- Everyone leaves…including God. That’s how Julia Price feels after years of being passed over in foster homes. All
- [It's Release Day!](https://janetsketchley.ca/its-release-day/) - What are early readers saying about Bitter Truth (Green Dory Inn Mystery Series, book 3)
- [Review: Once We Were Strangers, by Shawn Smucker](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-once-we-were-strangers-by-shawn-smucker/) - This heartwarming and thought provoking book is an easy and engaging read. Highly recommended in these times when fear and hostility are raising barriers.
- [Post-Mandate Living (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/post-mandate-living-guest-post/) - Five lessons we can take from two years of pandemic restrictions, from @StephBethNickel.
- [Review: False Pretense, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/false-pretense-heather-day-gilbert/) - False Pretense, by Heather Day Gilbert (WoodHaven Press, 2022) Missing persons, unexpected power flickers, and sightings of a creature from West Virginia folklore… except the huge grey Mothman is being seen by trustworthy witnesses. And the winged creature isn’t just a guy in a costume, because it flies. More troubling still, its appearance seems to
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2022/) - March 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Hearts and Goals by Carolyn Miller --He’s a goalie with a big heart, while she’s afraid to trust again. After a series of tragedies, Maggie
- [Less than 30 Days!](https://janetsketchley.ca/less-than-30-days/) - The clock is ticking down! With Bitter Truth releasing later this month, I had the chance to chat with blogger Jeffrey C. Reynolds about the novel, writing in general, and a few other things. And I may have let slip something about the print version that's not yet been shared... come join the conversation!
- [The Many Faces of Journaling (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-many-faces-of-journaling-guest-post/) - The Many Faces of Journaling by Steph Beth Nickel Have you ever opened your electronic journal or notebook and simply written, “Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!”? I have. Maybe not with that many Hs, but you get the idea. I’ve also written what Julia Cameron refers to as Morning Pages, three pages of whatever pops into my mind (also
- [Review: Tears in the Desert, by Karen V. Robichaud](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-tears-in-the-desert-by-karen-v-robichaud/) - Tears in the Desert, by Karen V. Robichaud (Word Alive Press, 2020) From the aptly-named Desolation Creek in the Australian Outback to a lighthouse in Blackheart Bay, Nova Scotia, this novel’s descriptive details draw the reader in with a strong sense of place. Told in present tense from the point of view of Raine Hunter,
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2022/) - February 2022 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: Strength in the Storm by Laurel M. Blount -- After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns
- [An Object in Motion (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/an-object-in-motion-guest-post/) - Need a little help to get moving? Steph Beth Nickel offers 12 ideas to help.
- [Review: Holding On When You Want to Let Go, by Sheila Walsh](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-holding-on-when-you-want-to-let-go-by-sheila-walsh/) - Holding On When You Want to Let Go, by Sheila Walsh (Baker Books, 2021) Subtitled “Clinging to Hope When Life is Falling Apart,” this book takes a candid and compassionate look at the struggles that can make us want to let go and give up. And it takes a clear-eyed look at the God who
- [Review: The Contest, by K.E. Ganshert](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-contest-by-k-e-ganshert/) - The Contest, by K.E. Ganshert (2021) Anyone who’s ever asked why bad things happen to innocent people will relate to orphaned teenaged Briar Bishop. While the rich in the kingdom get richer, she’s raising her younger brother in the worst of the slums. When she receives a mysterious invitation to a contest promising to grant
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2022)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2022/) - January 2022 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. General Contemporary: Grace Across the Miles by Christine Dillon -- How can you belong when you don't know who you are? Gina Reid is surrounded by people getting married or having babies. She's under pressure
- [Picks from 2021](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2021/) - Here are the books I’ve most enjoyed in 2021, plus five things that helped my stress level this year.
- [Celebrating 2021 (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/celebrating-2021-guest-post/) - Celebrating 2021 by Steph Beth Nickel Yes, you read the title right. On December 26, the visiting pastor to our church asked us which we would choose, gold or a struggle. While none of us would willingly choose the latter, he was pointing out the fact that, while things of this world are fleeting, struggles
- [Heaven's Prey 99-cent Ebook Sale](https://janetsketchley.ca/heavens-prey-99-cent-ebook-sale/) - The ebook of Heaven's Prey is discounted to 99 cents (Canada/US only) Dec. 9-13, 2021.
- [Gift-Giving Guide for Readers](https://janetsketchley.ca/gift-giving-guide-for-readers/) - If you're looking for gift ideas, some of my writing friends have created a Gift-Giving Guide for readers who like devotionals and inspirational nonfiction.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2021/) - December 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary - General: Broken Together by Brenda S. Anderson -- Jennifer and Chad Taylor had dreamed of opening a coffee and cocoa shop since before they said, “I do.”
- [New Mystery Novel Available for Preorder!](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-mystery-novel-available-for-preorder/) - Come back to the Green Dory Inn for another mystery! Bitter Truth releases in March 2022. Who would want Ciara dead? And why? Landon’s quest for the truth will uncover secrets and betrayal that could cost her life. Digital preorder discount price is $2.99 USD or international equivalent for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Apple, Google Play,
- [The Comfort of Consistency (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-comfort-of-consistency-guest-post/) - The past couple of years have weighed us all down with challenges we never anticipated. ... But in the midst of it all … consistency. Christmas comes round every year.
- [Review: Detour, by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-detour-by-lorena-mccourtney/) - Another enjoyable mystery, packed with suspects and unusual characters.
- [Cover Reveal: Bitter Truth](https://janetsketchley.ca/cover-reveal-bitter-truth/) - Cover reveal for Green Dory Inn Mystery book 3, Bitter Truth.
- [Author Interview: H.C. Beckerr](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-h-c-beckerr/) - H.C. Beckerr writes Christian science fiction. His recently-released novel, Shadow of Tunguska, is the second and final instalment in the Hill of Great Darkness series, “an epic sci-fi thriller that spans two millennia and two galaxies.” Janet: Welcome, H.C., and please tell us a bit about yourself. H.C.: Well, Janet, I’m just an old-fashioned farm
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2018/) - October 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Yours is the Night, by Amanda Dykes](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-yours-is-the-night-by-amanda-dykes/) - Beautiful and hopeful. Heartwarming and encouraging. And it’s told with great respect for the real-life men and women who endured the unthinkable in the war.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2021/) - November 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: An Awestruck Christmas Medley by Emily Conrad — The members of the rock band Awestruck battle a snowstorm and relationship difficulties in hopes of spending
- [On the Eve of NaNoWriMo (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/on-the-eve-of-nanowrimo-guest-post/) - 9 ideas to get the creative juices flowing—even if you only have a couple of days before NaNoWriMo begins.
- [Review: Prepare Him Room, by Susie Larson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-prepare-him-room-by-susie-larson/) - Prepare Him Room is a gentle invitation to make space in our lives this Christmas season, to take time to refocus our spirits on Jesus and not miss the “sacredness of the season”.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2021/) - October 2021 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Trouble Brewing, by Heather Day Gilbert (Barks 'n Beans 5)](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-trouble-brewing-by-heather-day-gilbert-barks-n-beans-5/) - Amateur sleuth Macy Hatfield investigates a murder under the cover of a weekend Halloween-themed getaway.
- [Weddings, Clients, and Meetings … Oh My! (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/weddings-clients-and-meetings-oh-my-guest-post/) - Weddings, Clients, and Meetings … Oh My! by Steph Beth Nickel Okay, so, I only attended one wedding this month, but the title reads better because I pluralized it. As writers, we’re allowed a little poetic license from time to time. My son and brand new daughter-in-law had a small ceremony because … COVID. So
- [99-cent Ebook Sale: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-sale-unknown-enemy/) - 99-cent ebook sale ends September 24, 2021. Get your copy of Unknown Enemy now! #mystery #Christianfiction #novella
- [Review: How to Market a Book: Overperform in a Crowded Market, by Ricardo Fayet](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-how-to-market-a-book-overperform-in-a-crowded-market-by-ricardo-fayet/) - Highly recommended for indie authors from beginners to veterans.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2021/) - September 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: Grace in the Desert, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-grace-in-the-desert-by-christine-dillon/) - Each novel in the Grace series has encouraged my faith life, and Grace in the Desert is no exception.
- [Writing in Multiple Genres Part 2 (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/writing-in-multiple-genres-part-2-guest-post/) - Have you dabbled in various genres or written about a number of topics? Do you write books? Short stories? Blog posts? Have you been writing for many years or are you just getting started?
- [Review: Out of the Storm, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-out-of-the-storm-by-janice-l-dick/) - The characters in the Storm series are the kind who stick with readers after the reading is finished.
- [Review: The Escape, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-escape-by-lisa-harris/) - A fast-paced, high-stakes story that doesn’t let up until the very end.
- [Review: Eye of the Storm, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-eye-of-the-storm-by-janice-l-dick-2/) - Setting and circumstances that unfold in sweeping historical saga style, giving readers a glimpse into the turmoil of Russia in 1917-1919. #bookreview
- [Review: Eye of the Storm, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-eye-of-the-storm-by-janice-l-dick/) - Rich in historical and cultural details, the book opens a window into the suffering of both rich and poor - and the faith of the Russian Mennonites.
- [Review: Wing Over Wing, by Julie Cadwallader Staub](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-wing-over-wing-by-julie-cadwallader-staub/) - Wing Over Wing, by Julie Cadwallader Staub (Paraclete Press, 2019) This beautifully written collection of poems is arranged by seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. You can easily read through them in one sitting, but you may find yourself going back to sit with them again. With strong, evocative word choices, the poems touch subjects that
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2021/) - August 2021 New Releases from Members of AmericanChristian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: The Cowboy’s Amish Haven by Pamela Desmond Wright -- Her home and her heart are on the line… On the same day Gail Schroder’s
- [Writing in Multiple Genres Part 1 (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/writing-in-multiple-genres-part-1-guest-post/) - Regardless of whether you write in multiple genres or only one, your first responsibility as an author is to write the best book you can.
- [Review: A Siege of Bitterns, by Steve Burrows](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-siege-of-bitterns-by-steve-burrows/) - Nicely plotted, with a broad cast of characters and complications, A Siege of Bitterns is a satisfying read.
- [My Vertical Neighborhood, by Lynda MacGibbon](https://janetsketchley.ca/my-vertical-neighborhood-by-lynda-macgibbon/) - My Vertical Neighborhood, by Lynda MacGibbon (InterVarsity Press, 2021) “When I asked God why I ought to love my neighbors, he sent them, one by one, to answer the question.” [Chapter 17, page 6 in chapter] Subtitled “How Strangers Became a Community,” My Vertical Neighborhood is a memoir of one Christian’s quest to build friendships
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2021/) - July 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. General Contemporary: Rocky Mountain Restoration by Lisa J. Flickinger -- Josephine Thorebourne doesn’t deserve happiness. Not after the mess she’s made. Mid-voyage, on the steamship Jameson, she learns
- [Review: Psalms 365, volume 1, by David Kitz](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-psalms-365-volume-1-by-david-kitz/) - With Psalms 365, author and storyteller David Kitz provides short, practical, and personal daily devotions from the beloved Book of Psalms.
- [Review: Crisis Shot, by Janice Cantore](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-crisis-shot-by-janice-cantore/) - Satisfying characters and conflicts, a complicated plot, and twists I didn’t see coming.
- [It’s Not About the Money (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/its-not-about-the-money-guest-post/) - 5 ways we can write simply for the joy of it -- from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Under the Cloud, by Violet Nesdoly](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-under-the-cloud-by-violet-nesdoly/) - What would it be like in ancient Israel during the wilderness years? With the excitement of the Exodus behind you and the Promised Land not as immediate as everyone had hoped?
- [Review: Poison Bay, by Belinda Pollard](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-poison-bay-by-belinda-pollard/) - Magnificent setting, complex characters, plot twists: Poison Bay is a book that’s hard to put down.
- [Review: Grace Beneath the Frost, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-grace-beneath-the-frost-by-christine-dillon/) - Meet the cancer surgeon who lost his wife and family in the climb to success, who never knew his father, and who allowed a patient named Esther to get under his guard and into his heart despite his strict rules to the contrary.
- [Review: If Only You Knew, by Mags Storey](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-if-only-you-knew-by-mags-storey/) - If Only You Knew by Mags Storey (Kregel Publications, 2009) If Only You Knew is a perfect summer read: light, straightforward, non-threatening – and yet with plenty of depth and complexity to chew on. Recent high school grad Jo Mackenzie is spending the summer with her cousin in a small Ontario town called Silverpoint. With
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2021/) - June 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Working from Home (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-working-from-home-guest-post/) - Advantages (and Disadvantages) of Working from Home by Steph Beth Nickel More people than ever are working from home. Even before the pandemic hit, more and more people were starting home businesses. Over the past 14 months, many employees who would typically work in an offsite office have had to work from home. There are
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2021/) - May 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Amish Romance: The Jam and Jelly Nook by Amy Clipston -- In the final installment of Amy Clipston's bestselling Amish Marketplace series, a young widow struggling to raise her
- [Review: All That it Takes, by K.L. Ditmars](https://janetsketchley.ca/all-that-it-takes-k-l-ditmars/) - High tension from page one until the end. #Christianfiction #suspense
- [99-cent Ebook Sale May 18-24, 2021](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-sale-may-18-24-2021/) - Intimidation. Threats. A reluctant stalker. A single mother with a teenage son becomes a pawn in a drug lord’s vengeance against her convict brother. Carol Daniels thinks she out-ran her enemies, until a detective arrives at her door with a warning. Minor incidents take on a sinister meaning. An anonymous phone call warns her not
- [Is It Trust or Denial? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/is-it-trust-or-denial-guest-post/) - Is It Trust or Denial? by Steph Beth Nickel Do people who always seem at peace with whatever life may throw at them drive you crazy? (Psst, that’s a rhetorical question. You don’t have to share your answer. Maybe not so rhetorical actually … since you probably should answer it for yourself.) Let me transport
- [Review: Spilled Milk, by Heather Day Gilbert (Barks & Beans 4)](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-spilled-milk-by-heather-day-gilbert-barks-beans-4/) - A feel-good cozy mystery!
- [Review: Tranquility Falls, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-tranquility-falls-by-davis-bunn/) - A feel-good, life-affirming, second-chance novel that speaks hope.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2021/) - April 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Bookshop by the Sea by Denise Hunter -- It’s finally time for Sophie Lawson to follow her own pursuits. Brother Seth has a new job,
- [Review: Chasing Angels, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/chasing-angels-karin-kaufman/) - Such a satisfying read! Layered characters, vivid descriptions, twists and surprises
- [Review: Crazy About Maisie, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/crazy-about-maisie-janice-l-dick/) - Happenstance… a small town off the beaten path, where second chances are free for all. Many who find their way through the covered bridge from the highway surprise themselves by deciding to stay.
- [Proceed with Caution (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/proceed-with-caution-guest-post/) - Proceed with Caution by Steph Beth Nickel The Old Normal Are you ready to get back to the Old Normal? COVID vaccines are being rolled out. Hopeful would-be travellers are booking airline tickets. Restaurants are opening for in-person dining. While there will be continued restrictions for some time, we’re all ready to return to pre-COVID
- [Review: Dangerous Deceptions: A Christian Romantic Suspense Boxed Set Collection](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dangerous-deceptions-a-christian-romantic-suspense-boxed-set-collection/) - Dangerous Deceptions: A Christian Romantic Suspense Boxed Set Collection (Various Authors) This box set was a limited-time opportunity, but I believe the authors have now individually released their books. I'll give you a list of all the titles and authors, and then share about my top picks. The eight novels in this collection are: Lethal
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2021/) - March 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Take Joy in the Little Things (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/take-joy-in-the-little-things-guest-post/) - Take Joy in the Little Things by Steph Beth Nickel I only have one book published. I don’t even know what an author platform is. I signed up with a newsletter provider … but now I actually have to write a newsletter (and get subscribers). A website? I need a website? “Build a social media
- [Interview: K.L. Ditmars, Canadian author](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-k-l-ditmars-canadian-author/) - K. L. (Kelly) Ditmars is a Canadian writer of inspirational fiction, whose debut novel, All That it Takes, released January 2021.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2021/) - February 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Historical Romance: The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron -- From fashion to desperation and haute couture to the perils of humanity, The Paris Dressmaker weaves a story
- [Review: Hidden Agenda, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-agenda-lisa-harris/) - Well-plotted and tautly-written, Hidden Agenda is a fun read and a great finish to a series that just kept getting better.
- [Review: All the Devils are Here, by Louise Penny](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-all-the-devils-are-here-by-louise-penny/) - All the Devils are Here, by Louise Penny (Minotaur Books / St. Martin’s Press, 2020) Armand Gamache is one of my fictional heroes. As a homicide investigator he has seen more darkness than most, but he also believes that, to quote the author, “goodness exists.” Perhaps that’s why I’m so fond of him and comforted
- [Just Write! (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/just-write-guest-post/) - Just Write! By Steph Beth Nickel Some of the best writing advice I ever received … Even before you know exactly what you want to write, you have to get the words on paper. Just write! I have four manuscripts partially completed: a devotional on the gospel of John, a contemporary women’s fiction novel, a
- [Picks from 2020](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2020/) - Here are the books I’ve most enjoyed last year. Some were produced in 2020, some previously. Pop a note into the comments with your own favourites?
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2021)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2021/) - January 2021 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Review: Murder on Birchardville Hill, by Ruth Buchanan](https://janetsketchley.ca/murder-on-birchardville-hill-ruth-buchanan/) - Murder on Birchardville Hill, by Ruth Buchanan (Harbourlight Books, 2017) Crime podcaster Morgan Scott has a successful online career (complete with crazy stalker and an incarcerated murderer who has vowed revenge) but she doesn’t have many in-person friends. Sitting home alone over the Christmas holidays would just give her time to brood about her enemies,
- [Not Always Merry and Bright (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-always-merry-and-bright/) - #post_excerptStruggling this Christmas? Know someone who is? Read these helpful tips from @StephBethNickel
- [December 2020 New Releases in Christian Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/december-2020-new-releases-in-christian-fiction/) - December 2020 New Releases in Christian Fiction. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Defining Success (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/defining-success-guest-post/) - Defining Success by Steph Beth Nickel Thousands of authors all around the globe have participated in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this November. To “win” NaNo, the author must write 50K words of a new novel or nonfiction book … although there are NaNo Rebels who combine projects or choose their own word count goal.
- [Gifts of Good Words: Christmas Devotions](https://janetsketchley.ca/gifts-of-good-words-christmas-devotions/) - Follow the Gifts of Good Words Blog Hop taking place from November 4-18, 2020, and find quality Canadian Christian books for those on your Christmas list!
- [Review: Letters to the Church, by Francis Chan](https://janetsketchley.ca/letters-to-the-church-francis-chan/) - I’ve read some impactful Christian nonfiction this year, but this book may be the most crucial.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2020/) - More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Choosing Gratitude (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/choosing-gratitude/) - Gratitude won't make all the bad things go away but it's still an important discipline and reminds us just how much we have to be thankful for.
- [Review: Fair Trade, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/fair-trade-heather-day-gilbert/) - Fair Trade is a quick, clean cozy mystery that may have you wishing for a chance to take in your own local fair.
- [Review: Never Let Go, by Elizabeth Goddard](https://janetsketchley.ca/never-let-go-elizabeth-goddard/) - Kept me reading past my bedtime! I liked the writing, the characters, the faith elements, and the beautiful Wyoming scenery.
- [New Christmas Devotional Book](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-christmas-devotional-book/) - Need a little daily encouragement this December? Tenacity at Christmas releases October 13 in plenty of time to have or give by December 1.
- [Review: One Night in Tehran, by Luana Ehrlich](https://janetsketchley.ca/one-night-in-tehran-luana-ehrlich/) - A clean thriller with minimal gore, told in a taut first-person narrative. #Christianfiction
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2020/) - October 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website
- [Narrowing Your Focus (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/narrowing-your-focus-guest-post/) - 9 Tips to Help You Accomplish More by Paring Down Your To Do List. Via @StephBethNickel #priorities #schedule
- [99-cent Ebook Sale (ends Sept. 27/20)](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-sale-ends-sept-27-20/) - Without Proof is discounted to 99 cents for Apple, Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and Google Play Books until Sept. 27, 2020. Romantic suspense... identity... faith.
- [Friday Friends: Janice Keats](https://janetsketchley.ca/friday-friends-janice-keats/) - Janice Keats is a Canadian author and poet. She’s also a photographer, blogger and a full-time worker with the Salvation Army. Janet: Welcome, Janice, and thanks for stopping by. You self-published Poems of Inspiration and Occasion as well as your Bible study, Covering The Bases, then chose to go the traditional publishing route with your
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2020/) - September 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Facing the Storms (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/facing-the-storms-guest-post/) - 7 Strategies for Facing the Storms in Our Lives, from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Get Out of Your Head, by Jennie Allen](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-get-out-of-your-head-by-jennie-allen/) - If negative emotions and toxic thoughts are familiar battlegrounds for you, Get Out of Your Head may be just the resource you need to regain mental ground.
- [Review: Acceptable Risk, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/acceptable-risk-lynette-eason/) - Lynette Eason's Acceptable Risk grips readers from page 1. Review copy via #NetGalley. #AcceptaleRisk
- [Review: Calm Before the Storm, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/calm-before-the-storm-janice-l-dick/) - Family dynamics, faith, coming-of-age, and gentle romance set in the turbulent days leading up to the Russian Revolution—yet timely for readers in 2020.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2020/) - August 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). 
- [Love One Another (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/love-one-another-guest-post/) - Surviving COVID-19: 9 Tips on Loving One Another Well from @StephBethNickel
- [How I Write](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-i-write/) - Editor/Novelist/Teacher Karin Beery says, "There’s no right-or-wrong answer when it comes to the best way to publish a book. It boils down to what you’re willing and able to do." That's the start of a chat we had on Karin's Write Now Editing blog. She asked questions like which was harder to write: first book
- [Review: Iced Over, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/iced-over-heather-day-gilbert/) - I like mystery and suspense I can read without getting tense or worried. The Barks & Beans series fits that bill nicely, and I like the characters--human and animal.
- [Review: Relative Silence, by Carrie Stuart Parks](https://janetsketchley.ca/relative-silence-carrie-stuart-parks/) - A complexly-plotted novel of romantic suspense, family treachery, and second chances. #RelativeSilence #NetGalley
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2020/) - July 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [In Search of Joy and Wisdom (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-search-of-joy-and-wisdom-guest-post/) - "When we face trials and heartbreak, we can count on God’s promises." Encouragement from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Set the Stars Alight, by Amanda Dykes](https://janetsketchley.ca/set-the-stars-alight-amanda-dykes/) - Lyrical, beautiful, heart-warming and satisfying, Set the Stars Alight is a must-read. #SettheStarsAlight #NetGalley
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2020/) - June 2020 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More details on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Giveaway and Interview](https://janetsketchley.ca/giveaway-and-interview/) - I'm giving away two copies of the Reads to Remember journal at the Reading is My SuperPower blog, and there's a fun interview as well. [Ends June 24, 2020]
- [Review: A Dangerous Legacy, by Elizabeth Camden](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-dangerous-legacy-elizabeth-camden/) - New York City, 1903: Can a plumber and a telegraph operator win a decades-long battle of lawsuits and intimidation? #bookreview
- [Hidden Secrets: Sale Pricing + You're Invited!](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-secrets-sale-pricing-youre-invited/) - The digital version of Hidden Secrets is on sale for 99 cents until June 14/20, and you're invited to join the virtual celebration for The Word Awards June 13.
- [Review: When Mountains Sing, by Stacy Monson](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-mountains-sing-stacy-monson/) - Mikayla Gordon’s discovery of a family secret sets her on a quest to find answers. In the process she may find herself—and find God.
- [Review: One Smooth Stone, by Marcia Lee Laycock](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-one-smooth-stone-by-marcia-lee-laycock/) - A compelling read about hurt people fumbling toward healing, and about a God who won’t let go.
- [Review: A Tumbled Stone, by Marcia Lee Laycock](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-tumbled-stone-by-marcia-lee-laycock/) - A Tumbled Stone is a good read that kept calling me back to finish. Marcia Lee Laycock is a gifted writer, and I hope we’ll see more fiction from her.
- [An Extrovert’s Journey through Months of Social Distancing (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/an-extroverts-journey-through-months-of-social-distancing-guest-post/) - An Extrovert’s Journey through Months of Social Distancing by Steph Beth Nickel I gave up listening to the news … well, when one still did so at 6:00 PM on network television. And then the headlines became virtually unavoidable thanks to the worldwide web. And then … COVID-19. Our world changed overnight. Some people got
- [Keeping Track of What We Read](https://janetsketchley.ca/keeping-track-of-what-we-read/) - Do you love reading? Reads to Remember: A book lover's journal to track your next 100 reads is now available. #readingjournal #workbook
- [Hidden Secrets Short-listed for Canadian Award](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-secrets-short-listed-for-canadian-award/) - Hidden Secrets is one of three novels short-listed in the suspense category for The 2020 Word Awards (for work published in 2019).
- [Review: The Traitor’s Pawn, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-traitors-pawn-lisa-harris/) - Shootings, abduction, traitors, and national security risks -- The Traitor's Pawn is an enjoyable romantic suspense with a strong thread of faith.
- [Review: Collateral Damage, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/collateral-damage-lynette-eason/) - From the dusty danger of war-torn Kabul to the relative safety of South Carolina, Lynette Eason weaves a taut tale of greed, intrigue, and secrets worth killing for.
- [Review: No Filter, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/no-filter-heather-day-gilbert/) - Mystery readers will love the sister and brother duo—and Coal, the Great Dane—in Heather Day Gilbert’s new Barks & Beans Café Mystery Series.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction: May 2020](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2020/) - May 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). #Christianfiction #cleanreads
- [Words Aren’t Enough (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/words-arent-enough-guest-post/) - When words aren't enough, @StephBethNickel reminds us the Living Word and the Written Word give hope--and answers to questions we didn't know we were asking.
- [Review: A Legacy of Murder, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-legacy-of-murder-connie-berry/) - In a time when current cozy mysteries often feel like light snacks, A Legacy of Murder is a full-course meal. Highly recommended!
- [Review: Fiercehearted, by Holley Gerth](https://janetsketchley.ca/fiercehearted-holley-gerth/) - I have so many lines in this book highlighted! Some because they’re comforting, encouraging, or challenging, and others because the word pictures are beautiful.
- [Review: Standoff, by Patricia Bradley](https://janetsketchley.ca/standoff-patricia-bradley/) - Drug trafficking. Secrets. Murder. And romance. Standoff delivers all this and more. #Standoff #NetGalley
- [Review: The Printed Letter Bookshop, by Katherine Reay](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-printed-letter-bookshop-katherine-reay/) - Friendship, self-discovery, love, and a celebration of reading—and of independent bookstores. #bookreview #Christianfiction #cleanreads
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2020/) - April 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) #newrelease
- [Review: Silent Shadows, by Natalie Walters](https://janetsketchley.ca/silent-shadows-natalie-walters/) - I appreciated the clean suspense and the frank wrestling with the tension between faith and painful circumstances. #SilentShadows #NetGalley
- [Some Things Never Change (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/some-things-never-change-guest-post/) - In the middle of our current worldwide turmoil, @StephBethNickel invites us to consider 11 things that never change. (Guest Post)
- [99-cent Ebooks While We're Self-isolating](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebooks-while-were-self-isolating/) - Self-isolating = more reading time + less cash. So my #mystery and #romantic suspense and #suspense and #dailydevotional ebooks will be 99 cents to cut costs.
- [Review: No Way Up, by Mary Connealy](https://janetsketchley.ca/no-way-up-mary-connealy/) - No Way Up is a western mystery and romance set in 1880 New Mexico Territory.
- [Review: Hems & Homicide, by Elizabeth Penney](https://janetsketchley.ca/hems-homicide-elizabeth-penney/) - Hems & Homicide is book 1 in the Apron Shop Series, and it’s a clean cozy mystery in a charming setting.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2020/) - March 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: Recipe for Murder, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/recipe-for-murder-lisa-harris/) - Recipe for Murder is a cozy mystery that's good for an easy read without a lot of tension. Sometimes that's exactly what we need.
- [Review: Left Turn to the Promised Land, by Rachel Starr Thomson](https://janetsketchley.ca/left-turn-to-the-promised-land-rachel-starr-thomson/) - Rachel Starr Thomson clarifies the sometimes-mystical idea of a creative “calling,” reminding us that callings aren’t just for us—they’re for others.
- [Review: A Dream of Death, by Connie Berry](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-dream-of-death-connie-berry/) - This is the sort of mystery I love best.
- [When a Plan Comes Together (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-a-plan-comes-together-guest-post/) - 8 practical steps to get our To Do lists done. Via @StephBethNickel #overcomingoverwhelm #accomplishingyourdreams #makingplans
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-feb-2020/) - February 2020 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More details at the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Sidetracked, by Brandilyn Collins](https://janetsketchley.ca/sidetracked-brandilyn-collins/) - Sidetracked is two stories in one: Delanie's fight to find her friend's killer, and the events that shattered her teen years and brought her to this place, alone.
- [Review: On Thin Ice, by Linda Hall](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-on-thin-ice-by-linda-hall/) - On Thin Ice, by Linda Hall (Love Inspired, 2010) Megan Brooks and Alec Black were in deeply love as teens, planning an early wedding because of a surprise pregnancy. Tragedy struck, they each made hard choices, and they haven’t seen one another since. Until now. As the 20th anniversary of their ill-fated wedding date approaches,
- [We Need One Another (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/we-need-one-another-guest-post/) - There is a place for every believer in Jesus. He has made each one unique, with specific gifts and talents He has called us to develop and use. #unity
- [Review: Lizzy and Jane, by Katherine Reay](https://janetsketchley.ca/lizzy-and-jane-katherine-reay/) - A treat for foodies and Jane Austen fans.
- [Review: Belinda Blake and the Birds of a Feather, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/belinda-blake-and-the-birds-of-a-feather-heather-day-gilbert/) - Appealing characters, intriguing mysteries, and exotic pets. What’s not to like? #BelindaBlakeandtheBirdsofaFeather #NetGalley
- [Review: End Game, by Rachel Dylan](https://janetsketchley.ca/end-game-rachel-dylan/) - With #EndGame, Rachel Dylan delivers a fast-paced, high-stakes thriller that still finds room for romance. #NetGalley
- [Review: The Road to Happenstance, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-road-to-happenstance-janice-l-dick/) - A whimsical town, a host of quirky characters, and events that seem to conspire to keep Matthew Sadler from leaving once he arrives by “happenstance.”
- [Review: A Girl’s Guide to the Outback, by Jessica Kate](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-girls-guide-to-the-outback-jessica-kate/) - Love/hate romance, snappy banter, and deeply-crafted characters -- and Australia. New release from Jessica Kate. #AGirlsGuideToTheOutback #NetGalley
- [Review: Seagrass Pier, by Colleen Coble](https://janetsketchley.ca/seagrass-pier-by-colleen-coble/) - The police don't believe Elin is remembering her heart donor's murder -- but the murderer does.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2020)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2020/) - New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Hidden Secrets Giveaway and Interview](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-secrets-giveaway-and-interview/) - Mystery novel giveaway (ends January 17, 2020) and author interview.
- [Picks from 2019](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2019/) - Goodreads tells me I’ve read 91 books in 2019. Here are my top 7. Some were produced in 2019, some previously. #amreading
- [Review: Ithaca, by Susan Fish](https://janetsketchley.ca/ithaca-susan-fish/) - Ithaca is a coming-of-age story—for a 59-year-old woman. It's about finding—and being true to—one's identity.
- [Review: Bring Each Other Home, by Angelina Fast-Vlaar](https://janetsketchley.ca/bring-each-other-home-angelina-fast-vlaar/) - Subtitled “A Caregiver’s Journey,” Bring Each Other Home is a book for everyone. #dementia #Alzheimer’s
- [The Importance of Contentment (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-importance-of-contentment-guest-post/) - The Importance of Contentment by Steph Beth Nickel Why do you do what you do? Complacency, contentment, or conviction? An onlooker might not be able to tell the difference. Sometimes even we can’t tell the difference. It’s what I’ve always done. That’s complacency. I believe this is right, and it has been confirmed over and
- [Two Short (Free!) Christmas Reads](https://janetsketchley.ca/two-short-free-christmas-reads/) - Two short, feel-good Christmas reads that are free ebooks on a variety of platforms: Bespoke and Tin Can Serenade, by Amanda Dykes.
- [Review: Last Breath, a novel by Brandilyn Collins and Amberly Collins](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-last-breath-a-novel-by-brandilyn-collins-and-amberly-collins/) - This novel is both suspense and love story—and a bewildered teen trying to protect her mother, stay safe, and figure out life.
- [Review: Smoke Screen, by Terri Blackstock](https://janetsketchley.ca/smoke-screen-terri-blackstock/) - In Smoke Screen, Terri Blackstock gives us a novel of second chances, romance, faith—and mystery. #SmokeScreen #NetGalley
- [Review: The Third Girl, by Nell Goddin](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-third-girl-nell-goddin/) - A very cozy mystery, filled with the gentle rhythm of village life in France. The story engages the heart through the characters’ ordinariness.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2019/) - December 2019 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: Critical Impact, by Linda Hall](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-critical-impact-by-linda-hall/) - Critical Impact, by Linda Hall (Steeple Hill, 2010) Critical Impact is romantic suspense that opens with a bang—literally. Makeup artist Anna Barker narrowly escapes death when an explosion rips through city hall. Two of her students are killed, and the mayor is seriously injured. Anna herself may lose the use of her hand—the hand she
- [Review: Unscripted, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/unscripted-davis-bunn/) - Davis Bunn’s compelling prose pulls readers into the behind-the-scenes world of filmmaking. #Unscripted #NetGalley
- [Christmas Devotional and Giveaway](https://janetsketchley.ca/christmas-devotional-and-giveaway/) - Check out my guest post at Patti's Porch for a chance to win a copy of my daily devotional book, A Year of Tenacity. Draw is on December 17, 2019.
- [Review: Guilty Blood, by Rick Acker](https://janetsketchley.ca/guilty-blood-rick-acker/) - An engaging, well-written legal thriller. #bookreview
- [Review: A New York Yankee on Stinking Creek, by Carol McClain](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-new-york-yankee-on-stinking-creek-carol-mcclain/) - "Kindred spirits--from polar worlds." The northern atheist and the southern pastor's wife, and the unlikely friendship that changes both their lives.
- [Just Around the Corner … 2020 (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/just-around-the-corner-2020-guest-post/) - 6 Reasons to make your plans for the new year at the end of November. Guest post from #StephBethNickel
- [Review: Outbreak, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-outbreak-davis-bunn/) - A clean international thriller with threads of romance and faith, Outbreak is plausible enough to be frightening.
- [Review: The End of the Magi, by Patrick W. Carr](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-end-of-the-magi-patrick-w-carr/) - An intense, danger-fraught novel of biblical fiction. #TheEndOfTheMagi #NetGalley #BookReview
- [Review: Craft, Cost & Call, by Patricia Paddey and Karen Stiller](https://janetsketchley.ca/craft-cost-call-patricia-paddey-and-karen-stiller/) - Reading this book made me want to go write something. #bookreview #writingresources
- [Review: A Sticky Inheritance, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-sticky-inheritance-emily-james/) - I am highly enjoying this series. So far, each book includes a recipe involving maple syrup.
- [Review: Go, Ivy, Go! by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/go-ivy-go-lorena-mccourtney/) - Ivy is a self-described “LOL” (little old lady). She's is down-to-earth, brave, and funny. Definitely an enjoyable character to spend time with.
- [Secrets and Lies: A Quiz Before the Sale Ends](https://janetsketchley.ca/secrets-and-lies-a-quiz-before-the-sale-ends/) - The Secrets and Lies ebook sale at $0.99 ends Nov. 17, 2019. Now's your chance to meet Carol, Paul, and the rest of the cast. Already read it? Try the quiz!
- [Review: Rooms, by James L. Rubart](https://janetsketchley.ca/rooms-james-l-rubart/) - I found the story an intriguing way to look at the concept of our identity in Christ, and how life events and choices limit our spiritual growth.
- [Review: Once Upon a Dickens Christmas, by Michelle Griep](https://janetsketchley.ca/once-upon-a-dickens-christmas-michelle-griep/) - Once Upon a Dickens Christmas will charm readers who enjoy period historicals with quiet faith and feel-good endings. #OnceUponADickensChristmas #NetGalley
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2019/) - November 2019 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Anniversary Sale!](https://janetsketchley.ca/anniversary-sale/) - Secrets and Lies has a 5-year anniversary this month. To celebrate I've dropped the ebook price to 99 cents until Nov. 17, 2019.
- [Transformational Christian Fiction Lovers Party Nov 4/19](https://janetsketchley.ca/transformational-christian-fiction-lovers-party-nov-4-19/) - If you're on Facebook, you're invited to the Transformational Christian Fiction Lovers party. Grand Prize: $50 Amazon Card. Runner Up Prize: 9 featured books.
- [Review: A Halifax Christmas Carol, by Steven Laffoley](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-halifax-christmas-carol-steven-laffoley/) - Inspired by a true story, A Halifax Christmas Carol offers a look into a dark time in history, yet may leave you with a warm hope reminiscent of Dickens’ tale.
- [Review: Beholding and Becoming, by Ruth Chou Simons](https://janetsketchley.ca/beholding-and-becoming-ruth-chou-simons/) - Beholding and Becoming, by Ruth Chou Simons (Harvest House Publishers, 2019) “The most ordinary days become extraordinary places of transformation when we hope in Christ instead of our circumstances… No circumstance is too ordinary or too forgotten for God to meet us there in worship. His transforming grace turns our ‘everyday ordinary’ into a holy
- [Print Giveaway, Interview, Review Option, and a Price Drop](https://janetsketchley.ca/print-giveaway-interview-review-option-price-drop/) - Print book giveaway and review opportunity for Hidden Secrets. Discount pricing on Unknown Enemy for ebooks. Interview with Janet Sketchley.
- [Understanding Different Personality Types (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/understanding-different-personality-types-guest-post/) - @StephBethNickel gets us thinking about the value of different personality types. God has made us unique and we need one another.
- [Review: Talking to the Dead, by Bonnie Grove](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-talking-to-the-dead-by-bonnie-grove/) - As Kate’s world falls apart, readers feel we’re right there with her – except the book’s quirky humour keeps us sane.
- [Review: Love and Other Mistakes, by Jessica Kate](https://janetsketchley.ca/love-and-other-mistakes-jessica-kate/) - Realistic, imperfect characters and situations, some fun cultural references, and some thoughts for readers to chew on after they’ve finished.
- [Review: Unwrapping Hope, by Sandra Ardoin](https://janetsketchley.ca/unwrapping-hope-sandra-ardoin/) - Unwrapping Hope, by Sandra Ardoin (Corner Room Books, 2019) In the fall of 1986, Phoebe Crain supports her mother and her 5-year-old daughter on her scant earnings as a small-town piano tutor. It’s a long way from the concert stage, but it lets her hide from a past that’s left her bitter. Spence Newland the
- [Review: The Red Journal, by Deb Elkink](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-red-journal-deb-elkink/) - Carefully-imagined, with a strong sense of place.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-october-2019/) - October 2019 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Review: 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, by Michelle Griep](https://janetsketchley.ca/12-days-at-bleakly-manor-michelle-griep/) - A light-hearted #Christmas mystery: who (and where) is their mysterious host? And who’s behind the incidents that seem calculated to eliminate the guests?
- [How God Guides Writers—and Other People Too (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-god-guides-writers-and-other-people-too-guest-post/) - How God Guides Writers—and Other People Too by Steph Beth Nickel What should I write? Books, articles, blog posts … Genre fiction, instructive nonfiction, memoir … Poetry, Instagram stories, 280-character tweets … At the risk of sounding cliché, the possibilities really are endless. How should I pursue publication? Should I look for an agent and
- [Review: The Enoch Effect, by Rick Acker](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-enoch-effect-rick-acker/) - This legal thriller slides into biomedical or science fiction territory, with a side-dish of action-adventure and a splash of romance.
- [Review: Going Back Cold, by Kelley Rose Waller](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-going-back-cold-by-kelley-rose-waller/) - Science fiction, grief, ethics, and faith... these characters work through some deep questions.
- [Writers Need Editors](https://janetsketchley.ca/writers-need-editors/) - Writing can be humbling. But I’d far rather be humbled by editors and beta readers—who are on my side—than by readers and reviewers after publication.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2019/) - September 2019 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: Up From the Sea, by Amanda Dykes](https://janetsketchley.ca/up-from-the-sea-amanda-dykes/) - Prequel novella to Whose Waves These Are. Since it's free, read this one first... then go read the sequel :) #recommendedreads #historicalfiction
- [Review: A Fool and His Monet, by Sandra Orchard](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-fool-and-his-monet-sandra-orchard/) - With a snappy delivery, characters to care about, action, and a strong thread of humour, this one may show up as one of my books of the year.
- [Pursuing Your Passions from Home (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/pursuing-your-passions-from-home-guest-post/) - Key questions to consider in deciding if working from home is a good fit for you. Via @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/belinda-blake-and-the-wolf-in-sheeps-clothing-heather-day-gilbert/) - I'm enjoying this series for the mysteries, but also for the characters. Recommended for cozy mystery fans! #BelindaBlakeAndTheWolfInSheepsClothing #NetGalley
- [Review: When the Smoke Clears, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-the-smoke-clears-lynette-eason/) - When the Smoke Clears is a thriller first, with romantic and spiritual sub-plots. It’s book 1 in the Deadly Reunions series--definitely want to keep reading.
- [Review: When a Heart Stops, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-a-heart-stops-lynette-eason/) - When a Heart Stops is book 2 in the Deadly Reunions series, and it’s another strong read.
- [Review: When a Secret Kills, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-a-secret-kills-lynette-eason/) - This fast-paced read completes the Deadly Reunions series, and it delivers some satisfying twists. #bookreview #romanticsuspense
- [Review: Whose Waves These Are, by Amanda Dykes](https://janetsketchley.ca/whose-waves-these-are-amanda-dykes/) - This is the most beautiful and heartwarming novel I’ve read in a long time. Satisfying. Peace-inducing and hope-whispering.
- [Review: On a Summer Tide, by Suzanne Woods Fisher](https://janetsketchley.ca/on-a-summer-tide-suzanne-woods-fisher/) - The setting is isolated and beautiful, and I enjoyed watching the camp restoration. There’s a nice romance between Cam and Seth, the island’s schoolteacher.
- [Interview: Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-christine-dillon/) - Author Christine Dillon shares some details about her recent release, Grace in Deep Waters. #authorchat
- [Review: Far Side of the Sea, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/far-side-of-the-sea-janice-l-dick/) - A satisfying conclusion to this multi-generational family saga. #RussianMennonites #historicalfiction #bookreview
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2019/) - 2019 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Review: True Confections, by Ruth Hartzler](https://janetsketchley.ca/true-confections-ruth-hartzler/) - The first novel in the Amish Cupcake Cozy Mystery series: a light-hearted mystery with some quirky characters.
- [Review: Grace in Deep Waters, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/grace-in-deep-waters-christine-dillon/) - Anyone who thinks Christian fiction is light and fluffy or dry like a dusty sermon needs to read Christine Dillon’s Grace series.
- [Survivors and Overcomers—In Fiction and in Real Life](https://janetsketchley.ca/survivors-and-overcomers-in-fiction-and-in-real-life/) - Why is the heroine in my Green Dory Inn Mystery series a survivor of human trafficking?
- [Review: As the Light Fades, by Catherine West](https://janetsketchley.ca/as-the-light-fades-by-catherine-west/) - Catherine West writes with skill and compassion, tackling hard issues with honesty and sensitivity. #AsTheLightFades #NetGalley
- [Hidden Secrets Release Week](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-secrets-release-week/) - The sale pricing for the Green Dory Inn Mystery Series ebooks will end after August 8. Right now, Unknown Enemy is reduced to $0.99 and Hidden Secrets to $2.99.
- [Vacationing and the Writing Journey (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/vacationing-and-the-writing-journey-guest-post/) - 9 ways writing is like planning and executing a vacation. #guestpost #amwriting @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Touched by Eternity, by Susan Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/touched-by-eternity-susan-harris/) - Subtitled “A True Story of Heaven, Healing, and Angels,” Touched by Eternity is a memoir of the author’s three Near Death Experiences and how they've shaped her life.
- [Author Interview: Jessica Kate](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-jessica-kate/) - Inspirational fiction with sass, wit, and grit -- Author Jessica Kate answers 3 questions before #LoveAndOtherMistakes releases.
- [Hidden Secrets Now Available for Preorder](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-secrets-now-available-for-preorder/) - Preorder Hidden Secrets and save $$. Haven't read Unknown Enemy? Save on that one too this month, so you can start the series at the beginning.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2019/) - July 2019 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [The Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer: Emphasis on the Crazy (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-lazy-hazy-crazy-days-of-summer-emphasis-on-the-crazy-guest-post/) - Whether your summer is shaping up as lazy, hazy, or crazy, here are some thoughts from @StephBethNickel. #guestpost #summer
- [Editing for (Near) Perfection -- Guest Post](https://janetsketchley.ca/editing-for-near-perfection-guest-post/) - Edit. A four-letter word. And we writers utter it in all its forms: noun, adjective, verb. However, this dirty little word is most vital to our work.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2019/) - More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Marks of a Good Friend (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/marks-of-a-good-friend-guest-post/) - Marks of a Good Friend by Steph Beth Nickel Who’s your BFF? Who do you love spending time with? Who can you call in the middle of the night when you need them? I’ve found that good friends, genuine friends, are marked by several characteristics. Let’s consider five of these traits. Good friends listen. Sometimes
- [99-cent sale: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-sale-unknown-enemy/) - Now's the time to grab an ebook copy of my novella, Unknown Enemy. The 99 cent sale ends May 20, 2019. For Apple, Kindle, Kobo, and Nook.
- [Review: Puzzle House, by Lillian Duncan](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-puzzle-house-lillian-duncan/) - A heart-warming novel about brokenness and healing—and how the healing doesn’t always look like we want it to.
- [Review: The Baggage Handler, by David Rawlings](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-baggage-handler-david-rawlings/) - This gift-book-sized hardcover novel is an engaging read that’s sure to keep readers thinking long after they’ve reached the end.
- [Review: Belinda Blake and the Snake in the Grass, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-belinda-blake-and-the-snake-in-the-grass-by-heather-day-gilbert/) - Fun start to a new #cozymystery series from Heather Day Gilbert.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2019/) - More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2019/) - May 2019 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers. For more in-depth descriptions of these books, see the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Why Do We Take On So Much? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-do-we-take-on-so-much-guest-post/) - Guest blogger @StephBethNickel sheds some light on why we take on too many things. Do you recognize yourself on this list?
- [Is Quitting Right for You? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/is-quitting-right-for-you-guest-post/) - When should you set aside responsibilities? When should you press on? How do you decide? Guest post from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Romeo’s Rules, by James Scott Bell](https://janetsketchley.ca/romeos-rules-james-scott-bell/) - Romeo’s Rules, by James Scott Bell (Compendium Press, 2015) Mike Romeo is an former cage fighter trying to stay off the radar in Los Angeles—until he comes to the rescue of an attractive woman whose children are missing after a church bombing. Helping Natalia gains him some powerful—and violent—enemies, but Mike is not one to
- [Review: Exile, by Rachel Starr Thomson](https://janetsketchley.ca/exile-rachel-starr-thomson/) - A gripping urban fantasy novel of spiritual warfare.
- [International Women's Day](https://janetsketchley.ca/international-womens-day/) - Fiction-lovers, celebrate International Women's Day with some strong female characters.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2019/) - March 2019 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [Review: Bonhoeffer, by Eric Metaxas](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-bonhoeffer-eric-metaxas/) - Thought-provoking and highly recommended.
- [Review: Wayfarer, by K.M. Weiland](https://janetsketchley.ca/wayfarer-k-m-weiland/) - Complex characters and vivid descriptions make a compelling read. #Wayfarer is a satisfyingly long and richly-crafted fantasy/adventure novel.
- [Review: The Mystery of Three Quarters, by Sophie Hannah](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-mystery-of-three-quarters-sophie-hannah/) - Sophie Hannah does a fantastic job writing further adventures for Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. The Mystery of Three Quarters is her third, and I think it’s the best yet.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/february-2019-new-releases/) - February 2019 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More details can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. #newrelease
- [Review: Love and Respect in the Family, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-love-and-respect-in-the-family-by-dr-emerson-eggerichs/) - Packed with valuable insights and helpful advice on parenting God's way.
- [Picks from 2018](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2018/) - Goodreads tells me I've read 99 books in 2018. Here are the books (and new-to-me music) that I've most enjoyed this year.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2019)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2019/) - January 2019 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [The Year of JOY (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-year-of-joy-guest-post/) - 6 tips to choose a theme word for the new year from @StephBethNickel #2019 #priorities #goals
- [Review: The Advent of Christmas, CD by Matt Maher](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-advent-of-christmas-cd-matt-maher/) - This new Christmas album from Matt Maher mixes songs of worship with others that are just plain fun. Christmas, after all, is a time for both. #Christmas
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2018/) - December New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers. In-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Deadly Noel, by Margaret Daley](https://janetsketchley.ca/deadly-noel-margaret-daley/) - A tightly-woven romantic suspense set in the weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays.
- [Review: The Incense Road, by Tracy Higley](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-incense-road-tracy-higley/) - A sweeping and engaging historical tale of intrigue, romance, and spiritual warfare. #bookreview #Christmas
- [Secrets and Lies Quiz](https://janetsketchley.ca/secrets-and-lies-quiz/) - How well do you know Secrets and Lies (Redemption's Edge book 2)? Here's a quiz for you.
- [Heaven's Prey Quiz](https://janetsketchley.ca/heavens-prey-quiz/) - If you've read Heaven's Prey, how good is your memory? Feel up to taking a quiz? #Christianfiction
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-november-2018/) - November 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [Overcoming Overwhelm (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/overcoming-overwhelm-guest-post/) - 5 tips on why -- and how -- to rethink that crowded To Do list from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: The Dream of You, by Jo Saxton](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-dream-of-you-jo-saxton/) - Rediscovering women's true identities in a world that wants to define and limit us. #bookreview #mustread
- [Review: For Us Humans, by Steve Rzasa](https://janetsketchley.ca/for-us-humans-steve-rzasa/) - Fun and fast-paced, For Us Humans puts a science fiction spin on the classic mismatched detectives story, rife with nods to iconic science fiction shows.
- [Review: Stealthy Steps, by Vikki Kestell](https://janetsketchley.ca/stealthy-steps-vikki-kestell/) - A fast-paced techno-thriller, delivered with strong, fresh description and the aforementioned humour. This is a story with heart and with a thread of faith.
- [Five Years Ago](https://janetsketchley.ca/five-years-ago/) - The ebook version of Heaven's Prey is discounted to #99cents until Nov. 5, 2018. #Christianfiction #suspense
- [Review: Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade, by Deborah Barr, Edward G. Shaw, and Gary Chapman](https://janetsketchley.ca/keeping-love-alive-as-memories-fade-barr-shaw-chapman/) - An excellent resource equipping care partners to not only demonstrate love to persons with dementia but to also identify how to keep their own “love tank” filled.
- [What They Write and Why (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-they-write-and-why-guest-post/) - Not sure what you’d like to write? Connect with other writers, in person or online, and ask what they write and why. #amwriting @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Worlds Unseen, by Rachel Starr Thomson](https://janetsketchley.ca/worlds-unseen-rachel-starr-thomson/) - A clean read with a bit of a C.S. Lewis feel, and although the evil beings and deeds are dark, the author doesn’t stray from fantasy into horror.
- [Review: Dying to Remember, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/dying-to-remember-karin-kaufman/) - I enjoyed the mystery, the characters, and the descriptions of the people – including the fairy – and their small town. #bookreview #cleanreads
- [Writers? Quitters?](https://janetsketchley.ca/writers-quitters/) - Writers... are you sometimes tempted to quit?
- [Field Trip: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/field-trip-unknown-enemy/) - Care for a whirlwind virtual tour of Lunenburg, NS? The (fictional) Green Dory Inn is located outside of town, but the characters do venture in on occasion.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-september-2018/) - September 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Should You Try Harder? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/should-you-try-harder-guest-post/) - Failing at perfectionism? Here's a book recommendation from @StephBethNickel #bookreview #perfectionism
- [Labour Day Weekend Ebook Sale](https://janetsketchley.ca/labour-day-weekend-ebook-sale/) - Looking for some long weekend reading? Without Proof is only $2.99 for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and iTunes until Sept. 4/18.
- [40% off Ebooks: Christian Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/40-off-ebooks/) - Use promo code 40AUG for 40% off Heaven's Prey and Secrets and Lies at Kobo.com - ends Aug 27/18.
- [Author Interview: Writing from the Trenches](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-writing-from-the-trenches/) - Writing from the Trenches released Sept. 1, and I caught up with one of the authors, Michelle Griep, to learn more about the book. #writingresources #authorchat
- [Review: The Lord’s My Shepherd and I Shall Not Want, by Debbie Viguié](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-lords-my-shepherd-and-i-shall-not-want-debbie-viguie/) - Both stories flow quickly, with action and banter and a surprisingly light touch, given the high body count. #bookreview #mystery
- [Review: Hidden Currents, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/hidden-currents-christy-barritt/) - Alias: Cassidy Livingston. Occupation: operating a mobile ice cream truck. Goal: stay incognito. #bookreview #cleanreads
- [Review: Grace in the Shadows, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/grace-in-the-shadows-christine-dillon/) - Author Christine Dillon’s fiction tackles some of the hard issues that Christians face in the real world. #bookreview #Christianfiction
- [New Mystery Now Available](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-mystery-now-available/) - Unknown Enemy now available in print and digital! If you're in the market for a short, summer mystery, check it out at your favourite online retailer... :)
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-august-2018/) - August 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2018/) - July 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [The Stages of Adventuring (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-stages-of-adventuring/) - 4 Stages of Adventuring, from @StephBethNickel. Guest post.
- [Review: Asrian Skies, by Anne Wheeler](https://janetsketchley.ca/asrian-skies-anne-wheeler/) - Asrian Skies is well-crafted, with unexpected twists and reversals. #sciencefiction #bookreview
- [Review: Firewall, by DiAnn Mills](https://janetsketchley.ca/firewall-diann-mills/) - An explosive start, and the pace accelerates from there. Firewall is Book 1 in the FBI: Houston series. #Christiansuspense
- [Pre-order Sale: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/pre-order-sale-unknown-enemy/) - For those who prefer ebooks, Unknown Enemy is now available for pre-order--and you can save $2. [Available for Kindle, Kobo, Nook, and iBooks. Sorry, not on Google Play.] Click here for buy links, or visit your favourite online retailer: books2read.com/unknownenemy. Print copies and ebooks will release on August 2, 2018. This is a shorter mystery, novella-length
- [Cover Reveal: Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/cover-reveal-unknown-enemy/) - Here's the cover for my upcoming mystery, Unknown Enemy, coming summer 2018... this one's novella-length, about 150 pages, so it's a quick read. #Christianfiction
- [Money in the Bank (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/money-in-the-bank-guest-post/) - To Do Lists: "As I cross each thing off the list, I breathe a little easier. It really is like money in the bank." Guest post from @StephBethNickel #deadlines
- [Review: Shadows' Sorrow, by Galadriel Pittman](https://janetsketchley.ca/shadows-sorrow-galadriel-pittman/) - The world of Shadows’ Sorrow has a medieval feel, poised for a battle between the opposing light/dark forces and the people who serve each side. #bookreview
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-june-2018/) - June 2018 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Can’t Writers Just Write? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/cant-writers-just-write-guest-post/) - Can’t Writers Just Write? by Steph Beth Nickel If you’re a writer—and even if you’re not—you’ve probably seen posts about the GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation. It makes sense to be concerned about how our personal data is collected, stored, and used, but the GDPR has caused a lot of trouble for many authors,
- [Review: Always Watching, by Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/always-watching-lynette-eason/) - Always Watching is a fast-paced, enjoyable read, with a bit of a twist at the end. The characters are likeable, and it’s far too easy to keep reading “just one more chapter.” #bookreview #romanticsuspense #Christianfiction
- [Review: The Wounded Shadow, by Patrick W. Carr](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-wounded-shadow-patrick-w-carr/) - This is one of those books I didn’t want to end. Great characters, epic story, lots to love about this series. #bookreview
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2018/) - May 2018 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. #newrelease
- [Pushing Through … and When to Say "Enough" (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/pushing-through-and-when-to-say-enough-guest-post/) - Six questions to help us tell when it’s right to decline a request and when we should step up. Via @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Dark Star, by Creston Mapes](https://janetsketchley.ca/dark-star-creston-mapes/) - A dark tale of redemption, with elements of spiritual warfare and the occult. I enjoyed watching Everett discover the Light and then learn how to live it out as his world fell apart.
- [Review: The Tender Heart of a Beast, by Michael "Bull" Roberts](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-tender-heart-of-a-beast-by-michael-bull-roberts/) - The Tender Heart of a Beast, by Michael Bull Roberts (Trimatrix Management Consulting Inc., 2009) Michael “Bull” Roberts experienced overwhelming trauma and abuse as a child and a teen. As an adult, he dealt a lot of pain to those who crossed him. His purpose in this autobiography is neither to portray himself as a
- [Review: By Darkness Hid, by Jill Williamson](https://janetsketchley.ca/by-darkness-hid-jill-williamson/) - Richly imagined. The teen protagonists may make this a young adult novel, but I fully enjoyed it as an adult, and look forward to finishing the series.
- [Review: Awakening, by Tracy L. Higley](https://janetsketchley.ca/awakening-tracy-l-higley/) - An enjoyable novel with exotic locations and moments of danger. Because it's split between the story-present (contemporary times) and Kallista’s journal stories (ancient past), it’s a novel for those who enjoy either time period.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2018/) - April 2018 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. #newrelease
- [Review: Justice Buried, by Patricia Bradley](https://janetsketchley.ca/justice-buried-patricia-bradley/) - Justice Buried has suspense, romance, faith, and characters who need to learn not to let their pasts define them if they’re to discover a better future—assuming, of course, they survive.
- [Review: Stillwaters, by Yvonne Anderson](https://janetsketchley.ca/stillwaters-yvonne-anderson/) - Yvonne Anderson nails world-building. I always enjoy the setting details she creates, exotic and yet relatable. In the middle of a tense time, there’ll be a spot of humour. And there’s heart. It’s good to see Jem grow and make something of herself.
- [The Light Shines Through (Good Friday guest post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-light-shines-through-good-friday-guest-post/) - Even on Good Friday, the Light shines through. Guest post from @StephBethNickel
- [Quilting... and Christian Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/quilting-and-christian-suspense/) - Did you know that Ruth, the heroine from Heaven's Prey, is a quilter? And the villain, Harry Silver, has a quilt connection too? Pop over to Cleo Lampas's blog and read my guest post.
- [Review: The Curious Case of the Missing Figurehead, by Diane Noble](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-curious-case-of-the-missing-figurehead-diane-noble/) - A fast-paced, light-hearted mystery blended with romance. El, Max, and Hyacinth are fun, courageous characters. #Christianfiction #bookreview
- [Review: Dear Mr. Knightley, by Katherine Reay](https://janetsketchley.ca/dear-mr-knightley-katherine-reay/) - Well-crafted, funny, heart-warming fiction, with a subtle Christian thread. #bookreview
- [Spring Suspense Interview](https://janetsketchley.ca/spring-suspense-interview/) - Thanks to author Sara L. Foust for including me in her Spring Suspense interview series. Why do I write suspense? What's my favourite movie? #authorchat #Christianfiction #interview
- [Deal Alert: Secrets and Lies + Other Christian Ebooks](https://janetsketchley.ca/deal-alert-secrets-and-lies-other-christian-ebooks/) - What's better than free or 99-cent Christian ebooks? A gift card to buy even more ebooks! Five readers will receive a $10 gift card (winner's choice of Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or iTunes), for a total of a $50 giveaway. To shop, and to enter the giveaway, visit mybookcave.com/retailer-group/3f241a4f/ Psst... one of the 99 cent books
- [Review: Crossover, by John C. Dalglish](https://janetsketchley.ca/crossover-john-c-dalglish/) - A light-hearted action adventure. There’s not a lot of depth to the characters, but that’s not the point of the story. This one’s for those times when you want something fun, fast, and at least a bit funny. #cleanreads #Christianfiction
- [Review: Death of a Scavenger, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/death-of-a-scavenger-karin-kaufman/) - The Juniper Grove novels are short, quick reads. They’re clean and not too intense – perfect for those times when you don’t want anything too heavy. That said, the characters always leave you with something to think about. #cleanreads #mystery
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2018/) - March 2018 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Plummet, by Brandilyn Collins](https://janetsketchley.ca/plummet-brandilyn-collins/) - A fast-paced, intense read. #Christianfiction #suspense
- [Christian Creatives and Self-Promotion (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/christian-creatives-and-self-promotion-guest-post/) - When it comes to marketing, @StephBethNickel advises us to make authentic connections and overdeliver on promised content. #Christian #creatives
- [Free and Discounted: Kobo Only (ends Feb. 26)](https://janetsketchley.ca/free-and-discounted-kobo-only-ends-feb-26/) - Start reading the Redemption's Edge series on #Kobo and save big! (ends Feb. 26/18) #Christfic #freeebook #dealalert #suspense
- [Without Proof: bonus features](https://janetsketchley.ca/without-proof-bonus-features/) - With the ebook version of my romantic suspense novel, Without Proof, on sale at 99 cents until Valentine's Day, here's some bonus material. #kindle #kobo #nook #ibooks
- [99-cent Ebook: Romantic Suspense for Valentine's Day](https://janetsketchley.ca/99-cent-ebook-romantic-suspense-for-valentines-day/) - What if the plane crash that killed Amy's fiancé was sabotage? Asking questions could cost her life -- and ruin her second chance at love. #dealalert #99cents #ebook #Valentinesday
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2018/) - February 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [Review: The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children, by Stormie Omartian](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-power-of-praying-for-your-adult-children-stormie-omartian/) - This is a book to pray through again and again, whether your adult children are securely planted or struggling. The wealth of Scripture verses will be good ones to memorize and add to your prayers. #prayer #intercession
- [Keep an Eye Out (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/keep-an-eye-out/) - Life often throws us curve balls we weren’t expecting, even if we were keeping an eye out for them. The problem with focusing too intently is that we are likely to get preoccupied with the What Ifs that never come to pass.
- [On Dandelions and  Happiness](https://janetsketchley.ca/on-dandelions-and-happiness/) - "Guest blogger" Dan D. Lion of the Worldwide Dandelion Coalition has some things to say about last week's post, "On Dandelions and Sin."
- [Picks from 2017](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2017/) - Goodreads tells me I've read 99 books in 2017. And that's not counting Bible reading. Here are the books (and music) that I've most enjoyed this year.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2018)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2018/) - January 2018 New Releases: More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. #Christianfiction
- [Resolutions Worth Keeping (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/resolutions-worth-keeping-guest-post/) - Instead of trying to change everything at once, set monthly goals. Via @StephBethNickel #2018 #NewYear
- [Angel Song](https://janetsketchley.ca/angel-song/) - This huge, astounding, mind-breaking secret: God Himself became an embryo. The angels knew. Can you imagine the sheer jubilation of their announcement?
- [Review: Christmas With Hot Apple Cider](https://janetsketchley.ca/christmas-with-hot-apple-cider/) - This anthology of true-life stories, fiction, and poetry from 55 Canadian Christian writers is a strong addition to the Hot Apple Cider series.
- [Review: Fit to Be Tied, by Robin Lee Hatcher](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-fit-to-be-tied-by-robin-lee-hatcher/) - Fit to Be Tied, by Robin Lee Hatcher (Zondervan, 2009) It’s 1916, and Cleo Arlington is not your typical Idaho rancher’s daughter. She’s a better wrangler than the hired men, and it takes church on Sundays to get her into a skirt. Cleo’s hardly a conventional woman, but she hopes one day she’ll find a
- [5 Good Posts on Gratitude](https://janetsketchley.ca/5-good-posts-on-gratitude/) - Gratitude is more important than we realize. Here are five posts on the subject that have encouraged me recently.
- [Books Make Great Gifts](https://janetsketchley.ca/books-make-great-gifts/) - Book signing in the Halifax, Nova Scotia, area on December 9, 2017... stop by and say hello! Christian suspense, daily devotionals, and more.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-december-2017/) - December 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary: Rebecca's Redemption by Lee Carver -- A nurse seeking redemption for past sins joins a doctor contending against the jungle. Both healers need healing. (Contemporary, Independently Published)
- [Review: The Other Child, by Pirkko Rytkonen](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-other-child-pirkko-rytkonen/) - Pirkko Rytkonen has written an emotionally-complex novel that dares to address hard issues about relationships, secrets, and drug addiction.
- [Review: Guilt by Association, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/guilt-by-association-heather-day-gilbert/) - The mystery is engaging and fast-paced, there are delightfully quirky characters, there are heart-warming moments and hope. #bookreview #cleanreads
- [7 Links for Writers](https://janetsketchley.ca/7-links-for-writers/) - Encouragement, advice, perspective, and a few smiles for writers.
- [Interview and Giveaway (ends Nov. 30/17)](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-and-giveaway-ends-nov-30-17/) - I had a fun chat with author Lynn A. Davidson at her blog, Polilla Writes, and one commenter will win a copy of one of my suspense novels (their choice). It's a print book if they're in continental North America, or an ebook if they live anywhere else. Pop over and check it out: click
- [First Things First (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/first-things-first/) - How do we choose what stays and what goes on our To Do list? Let’s put first things first and ask ourselves some questions... via @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Blind Justice, by James Scott Bell](https://janetsketchley.ca/blind-justice-james-scott-bell/) - Blind Justice is told in a snappy, noir-like first person with brilliant descriptions that show as much about Jake as they do about what or who he sees.
- [Review: Death of a Dead Man, by Karin Kaufman](https://janetsketchley.ca/death-of-a-dead-man-karin-kaufman/) - An abundance of clues and details kept me guessing until the end. I’ll definitely be reading more of this series. #cleanreads #mystery
- [Review: Grace in Strange Disguise, by Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/grace-in-strange-disguise-christine-dillon/) - One of those stories that kept me thinking about the characters when I wasn’t reading. #bookreview #Christianfiction
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-november-2017/) - November 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). #Christianfiction #newrelease
- [Review: Kill Zone: 10 Deadly Thrillers](https://janetsketchley.ca/kill-zone-10-deadly-thrillers/) - A powerhouse anthology with some seriously-acclaimed contributors. It’s a mix of straight-up thrillers and romantic suspense.
- [NaNO? NaYES! (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/nano-nayes-guest-post/) - How can you set yourself up to achieve your goals—whatever they may be? And how can Steph Beth Nickel set herself up to “win” NaNoWriMo?
- [40% off Secrets and Lies](https://janetsketchley.ca/40-off-secrets-and-lies/) - Grab a copy of my novel, Secrets and Lies, for #Kobo at 40% off from Oct 26-30/17. #cleanreads #Christianfiction #ebook
- [Author Interview: Christine Dillon](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-christine-dillon/) - Meet Christine Dillon, a truly international author of nonfiction and now of fiction too. #authorchat #Christianfiction
- [Review: You Are What You Love, by James K. A. Smith](https://janetsketchley.ca/you-are-what-you-love-james-k-a-smith/) - This book called to a felt need in my life, to worship deeper and more truly -- to "worship well".
- [Review: Undercut, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/undercut-heather-day-gilbert/) - It didn’t take long for Molly to impress me, and she certainly carries the heroine role with courage.
- [Online Writing Conference](https://janetsketchley.ca/online-writing-conference/) - Write Canada is online this year, happening on October 21, 2017, with tracks for fiction and marketing. This means you can attend from anywhere -- no travel costs, no accommodations, and you can be there in your pajamas if that makes you happy. Members of The Word Guild get a discount, but anyone who wants
- [Review: A Million Little Ways, by Emily P. Freeman](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-million-little-ways-emily-p-freeman/) - My copy of A Million Little Ways has plenty of page markers highlighting personally-relevant lines, and as always I’ve been blessed by the author’s message.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (October 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-october-2017/) - October 2017 Christian fiction new releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: Almost Sleighed, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/almost-sleighed-emily-james/) - I’m definitely enjoying this cozy mystery series from Emily James.
- [Life’s Perplexities (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/lifes-perplexities/) - Handling Life's Perplexities: Pray. Study. Obey. Guest Post from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Prayer Warrior, by Stormie Omartian](https://janetsketchley.ca/prayer-warrior-stormie-omartian/) - The content is very helpful and has greatly impacted my prayer life. Definitely a keeper, and I’d like to upgrade my digital copy for a print one.
- [Review: GraceLaced, by Ruth Chou Simons](https://janetsketchley.ca/gracelaced-ruth-chou-simons/) - Gentle artwork, beloved Scriptures, encouraging devotionals... GraceLaced is a book to revisit again and again, long after the first 30-day journey is complete.
- [Interview at Arts Connection](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-at-arts-connection/) - Recently I had the privilege to chat with Robert White of The Arts Connection about my devotional book, A Year of Tenacity. You're invited to have a listen.
- [Review: Another Stab at Life, by Anita Higman](https://janetsketchley.ca/another-stab-at-life-anita-higman/) - Book 1 in the Volstead Manor series is good fun and I look forward to finishing the rest of the series. I like Bailey and her mysterious house. #bookreview
- [Save on Secrets and Lies](https://janetsketchley.ca/save-on-secrets-and-lies/) - Christian romantic suspense ebook only $2.99 until Sept. 11/17. #Christianfiction #cleanreads
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (September 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-sept-2017/) - September 2017 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [The Best Laid Plans (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/best-laid-plans-guest-post/) - Have you ever made extensive plans only to have them go sideways? I know I have—and I’m pretty sure the same is true of you. Guest post from @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Bushwhacked, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/bushwhacked-emily-james/) - Cleverly plotted and executed, with some delightful imagery, and the characters are fun to read.
- [Author Interview: Michelle Griep](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-michelle-griep/) - Author Michelle Griep talks about her newest historical romance: a Dickens Christmas story called 12 Days at Bleakly Manor. #authorchat #newrelease
- [Unfailing (Unlimited) Love](https://janetsketchley.ca/unfailing-unlimited-love/) - Have you ever personalized a Bible verse as your own? Some verses we speak back to God in prayer, and others we cling to as promises.
- [Review: Fault Lines, by Thomas Locke](https://janetsketchley.ca/fault-lines-thomas-locke/) - Fault Lines, by Thomas Locke. A highly recommended read. #newrelease #technothriller #cleanreads
- [Review: When the Bough Breaks, by Bobbi Junior](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-the-bough-breaks-bobbi-junior/) - This #memoir is one couple’s personal story, but it's also a window on how friends and loved ones can offer support to grieving parents.
- [Review: Shadow of Tunguska, by H.C. Beckerr](https://janetsketchley.ca/shadow-of-tunguska-h-c-beckerr/) - Christian fiction for people who enjoy high-stakes science fiction adventure with high-tech equipment.
- [Author Interview: David Kitz](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-david-kitz/) - Award-winning Canadian author and Bible dramatist, David Kitz, talks about his newest book, The Soldier Who Killed a King (a true retelling of the Passion).
- [Inspiring Christian Reads: 20 free ebooks!](https://janetsketchley.ca/inspiring-christian-reads-20-free-ebooks/) - Have you read my novel Secrets and Lies? You can get a digital copy for free by signing up for my author newsletter. Maybe win a $10 gift card too! Ends Aug 21/17.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (August 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-august-2017/) - August 2017 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
- [Review: The Soldier Who Killed a King, by David Kitz](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-soldier-who-killed-a-king-david-kitz/) - Well-written and with as little brutality as possible, this is a thought-provoking novel worthy to be part of a Christian’s reading each year before Easter.
- [Multi-Book Suspense Giveaway](https://janetsketchley.ca/multi-book-suspense-giveaway/) - You can win my book Secrets and Lies, plus books from authors like Christy Barritt and Susan Sleeman, PLUS a Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet. Ends July 31, 2017.
- [Why Write Fiction? + Giveaway](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-write-fiction-giveaway/) - Link to guest post "Why Write Fiction?" + #ebook #giveaway of a copy of Heaven's Prey -- Christian suspense
- [Christian Book Heaven](https://janetsketchley.ca/christian-book-heaven/) - A new source of curated book offers exclusively for Christian books. Notices come in a daily email. Readers can specify which genres they want to hear about.
- [Warnings Against Over-Committing (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/warnings-against-over-committing-guest-post/) - @StephBethNickel on how to avoid the meltdowns that can come from over-committing. (Guest post)
- [Review: On Love’s Gentle Shore, by Liz Johnson](https://janetsketchley.ca/on-loves-gentle-shore-liz-johnson/) - Reading this series is like coming home, to a place we wish home could be. #bookreview
- [Review: Over Maya Dead Body, by Sandra Orchard](https://janetsketchley.ca/over-maya-dead-body-sandra-orchard/) - A fast-paced mystery filled with banter, twists and turns, and pages that practically turn themselves. #overmayadeadbody #bookreview
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (July 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-july-2017/) - July 2017 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Various genres.
- [Review: Serving Up God, by Colin MacDougall](https://janetsketchley.ca/serving-up-god-colin-macdougall/) - Filled with wisdom for Christians who want to live their faith on the job.
- [Treasured Release (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/treasured-release-guest-post/) - "Do you have things, or do things have you?" @StephBethNickel on living open-handed.
- [How Not to Pray (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-not-to-pray-guest-post/) - @StephBethNickel looks at how not to pray -- and how to pray.
- [Review: Soul’s Gate, by James L. Rubart](https://janetsketchley.ca/souls-gate-james-l-rubart/) - Soul's Gate is a compelling story, but what I most appreciate is the spiritual application to readers’ own lives.
- [Win a Print Copy of Without Proof](https://janetsketchley.ca/win-a-print-copy-of-without-proof/) - Without Proof: book giveaways and interviews.
- [Review: The Kidney Donor’s Journey, by Ari Sytner](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-kidney-donors-journey-ari-sytner/) - Thought-provoking. Written in a gentle, easy-to-read style, this is an informative resource telling one man’s story of live kidney donation.
- [New Worship Song from Matt Maher](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-worship-song-from-matt-maher/) - "Your Love Defends Me" is the new song from Matt Maher, and I love how it reinforces the truth that God is the source of our security.
- [Review: Miramar Bay, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/miramar-bay-davis-bunn/) - Miramar Bay is a heart-warming, feel-good novel, perfect for a summer read.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (June 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-june-2017/) - June 2017 New Releases from Members of American Christian Fiction Writers. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the Fiction Finder website.
- [Author Interview: Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-janice-l-dick/) - #Authorchat with Janice L. Dick, Canadian author of Christian historical fiction, about her newest novel, In a Foreign Land.
- [Review: Jupiter Winds, by C.J. Darlington](https://janetsketchley.ca/jupiter-winds-c-j-darlington/) - A good, clean read, with the classic elements of science fiction: adventure, danger, courage, and loyalty. Faith is an element, as well.
- [Review: The Forgotten Way, by Ted Dekker](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-forgotten-way-ted-dekker/) - With detailed reliance on Scripture, the author invites readers to discover and believe the Truth (about God and ourselves), the Life, and the Way.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (May 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-may-2017/) - May 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [New Supervillain Novel](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-supervillain-novel/) - No, I'm not branching that far afield from Christian suspense/mysteries and devotionals... Some of you may remember the character features I posted for my novel, Without Proof, where my son Matthew Sketchley interviewed the key players. Matthew is now doing a Kickstarter campaign to publish his first novel, and you may know someone in his target
- [Cover Reveal: A Year of Tenacity](https://janetsketchley.ca/cover-reveal-a-year-of-tenacity/) - My new devotional book releases this month, and it's time to share the cover!
- [The Journey Continues (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-journey-continues-guest-post/) - Clutter free living is a lifestyle choice. Decluttering is like a weight loss program for your home, heart, and head. Via @StephBethNickel
- [Review: Recruits, by Thomas Locke](https://janetsketchley.ca/recruits-thomas-locke/) - Recruits is a fast-paced, entertaining read that should appeal not only to young adult males but to anyone who enjoys a good, clean adventure.
- [Author Interview: Gail Kittleson](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-interview-gail-kittleson/) - Meet Gail Kittleson, author World War Two-era fiction about courageous women behind the scenes on the home front and in the resistance.
- [Review: A Traveler's Advisory, by Marcia Lee Laycock](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-travelers-advisory-marcia-lee-laycock/) - A Traveler’s Advisory is a great little book to keep handy for a quick pick-me-up or as a discussion starting-point for a group.
- [Review: Sapped, by Emily James](https://janetsketchley.ca/sapped-emily-james/) - Sapped is an engaging mystery, fast-paced and with a snappy delivery. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and immediately dove into the next in the series
- [Review: Justice Delayed, by Patricia Bradley](https://janetsketchley.ca/justice-delayed-patricia-bradley/) - Well-crafted and with satisfyingly-complex characters, Justice Delayed is a great start to Patricia Bradley’s new Memphis Cold Case series.
- [Good Friday](https://janetsketchley.ca/good-friday-2/) - Jesus' security in His identity can teach us something about our own true identities, even in humiliating or shameful circumstances.
- [Review: Something Buried, Something Blue, by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/something-buried-something-blue-lorena-mccourtney/) - I thoroughly enjoyed the Ivy Malone series, and it seems only fair that with Ivy and Mac planning to get married, we should have a new series to celebrate it.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (April 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-april-2017/) - April 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). #newrelease #Christianfiction
- [9 Years of Blogging](https://janetsketchley.ca/9-years-of-blogging/) - A Year of Tenacity: 365 Daily Devotions will be a one-year book of devotionals, compiled from updated versions of the best of nine years' devotional posts.
- [Surprised by Transformation (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/surprised-by-transformation-guest-post/) - Transformation can come in ways you never expected. The challenge: get rid of 10 things per day for the 40 days of Lent. Guest post by @StephBethNickel
- [Trust. Rejoice. Sing.](https://janetsketchley.ca/trust-rejoice-sing/) - I've been working to memorize these verses, and thought I'd share them with you. There's something about affirming God's goodness, and ending with "He is good to me," that makes me feel good. If you'd like to print this for your personal use, go ahead. Just right-click on the photo and click "save as."
- [Review: As the Ink Flows](https://janetsketchley.ca/as-the-ink-flows/) - An approachable resource that will encourage Christians who work with words, while encouraging them to build from a foundation of faith.
- [Review: Reign of Error, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/reign-of-error-christy-barritt/) - A light-hearted mystery series, complete with two appealing guys competing for Joey’s attention.
- [Review: Pursued, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/pursued-lisa-harris/) - Relentless pacing and high stakes in this romantic suspense. #nikkiboydfiles #missingpersons
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (March 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-march-2017/) - March 2017 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW): More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Reunion at Crane Lake by Robin Bayne -- Colt's memory is returning after the accident that ended his career. Now he wants to take over his
- [Review: Creating Character Arcs, by K.M. Weiland](https://janetsketchley.ca/creating-character-arcs-k-m-weiland/) - A helpful writing resource that shows how to develop character change that's organic to story structure and theme.
- [Personal Holiness](https://janetsketchley.ca/personal-holiness/) - We need to be good. Not because we must, but because in Jesus Christ—and only in Him—we can.
- [The Importance of Community (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/importance-of-community/) - We're created for community. Guest post from @StephBethNickel.
- [Review: In a Foreign Land, by Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-a-foreign-land-janice-l-dick/) - An inspiring tale of courage, danger, family, and love, set against a backdrop of international conflict and an oppressive regime. Based on a true story.
- [Review: Ready to Fumble, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/ready-to-fumble-christy-barritt/) - Christy Barritt kicks off her Worst Detective Ever mystery series with her signature snappy humour and upbeat delivery. #newrelease #bookreview
- [Rest: 5 links and a bonus quote](https://janetsketchley.ca/rest-5-links-and-a-bonus-quote/) - Here are some posts that have spoken rest to my spirit:
- [Review: Black Sea Affair, by Don Brown](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-black-sea-affair-by-don-brown/) - Black Sea Affair, by Don Brown (Zondervan, 2008) Pete Miranda is one of the US Navy’s best submarine commanders. Along with a hand-picked crew of volunteers, his mission is to sneak a nuclear sub through the Bosporus Strait into the Black Sea. Conventional wisdom says it can’t be done. If the navy’s radical plan succeeds,
- [Not We Ourselves](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-we-ourselves/) - Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Psalm 100:3, NIV* When life gets busy, responsibilities crowd, do you feel pressure to keep pace, to meet every demand on your own? Like Moses, when the people in the desert complained
- [Holy Awe](https://janetsketchley.ca/holy-awe/) - We ask church leaders to teach us instead of getting to know God ourselves. We ask a praying friend for a word from God rather than listening for Him ourselves.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (February 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-february-2017/) - February 2017 new releases from American Christian Fiction Writers.
- [Schedule Change](https://janetsketchley.ca/schedule-change/) - Things have been different here on my blog lately, and it's time to redefine the schedule. On Tuesdays, you may find a book review. On Fridays, another post or guest post. Some weeks there may be a gap, if I don't have anything particular I'd like to share. Almost nine years ago, I started posting
- [The Grass is Always Greener—or is It? (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/grass-always-greener-is-it-guest-post/) - The Grass is Always Greener—or is It? By Steph Beth Nickel I had an epiphany recently. I would have said, by and large, I was content—happy even. But then I took a closer look at my dreams and aspirations. Work Life I serve as church administrator. The hours are good. I have every Friday off.
- [Review: Grace for the Good Girl, by Emily P. Freeman](https://janetsketchley.ca/grace-for-the-good-girl-emily-p-freeman/) - The “try-hard life” is exhausting. Grace for the Good Girl points to freedom. #bookreview #Christianliving
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (January 2017)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction-january-2017/) - What's new from members of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) January 2017
- [Picks from 2016](https://janetsketchley.ca/picks-from-2016/) - Goodreads tells me I've read 103 books in 2016. And that's not counting Bible reading. Here are the books (and music) that I've most enjoyed this year. Some were produced in 2016, some previously. Pop a note into the comments with your own favourites? My top picks from 2016: Christian living: The Menopause Guide, by Danna Demetre, RN.
- [My Theme for 2017: Less (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/theme-for-2017-less-guest-post/) - 3 practical tips to achieve your #writing #goals in 2017 from Steph Beth Nickel.
- [Christmas Blessings](https://janetsketchley.ca/christmas-blessings/) - (With thanks to the fine folks at picmonkey.com who make graphics fun!)
- [Residual Strongholds](https://janetsketchley.ca/residual-strongholds/) - The world around us, and our own selfish sin-nature, have formed mindsets, attitudes, habits we likely don’t even notice, that keep us from all God has for us.
- [Review: The Christmas Angel Project, by Melody Carlson](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-christmas-angel-project-melody-carlson/) - A feel-good novella that leaves readers thinking about planting hope in those around them. #bookreview #Christmas
- [40% Sale: Secrets and Lies](https://janetsketchley.ca/40-sale-secrets-and-lies/) - 40% off Secrets and Lies for Kobo Dec 15-19. Use promo code 40DEC at checkout.
- [Reconciliation, not Rejection](https://janetsketchley.ca/reconciliation-not-rejection/) - Addressing sin isn’t about “look what you did.” It’s about “this is serious, but don’t let it keep you from God’s love.”
- [Review: The Shattered Vigil, by Patrick W. Carr](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-shattered-vigil-patrick-w-carr/) - The Shattered Vigil, by Patrick W. Carr (Bethany House, 2016) Willet Dura is one of the most interesting characters I’ve “met” in a long time. He may be insane, and he definitely has something nasty locked up in his mind that at times takes control of his actions. But as a reader, I’m on his
- [Love Obeys God](https://janetsketchley.ca/love-obeys-god/) - It’s knowing God’s character and His ways, responding to His love and mercy, that motivates us to obey Him.
- [Are You a Canadian Christian Writer?](https://janetsketchley.ca/canadian-christian-writer/) - Call for submissions for a new anthology from That's Life! Communications: Christmas with Hot Apple Cider.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (December 2016)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-16-12/) - December 2016 New Releases from ACFW authors. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: YesterCanada, by Elma Schemenauer](https://janetsketchley.ca/yestercanada-elma-schemenauer/) - Thirty intriguing tales from Canada’s past, in a selection as broad as our nation’s geography, told in an accessible and engaging tone.
- [Fear and Worship](https://janetsketchley.ca/fear-and-worship/) - When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the
- [Viking Historical: Interview and Giveaway](https://janetsketchley.ca/viking-historical-interview-and-giveaway/) - Award-winning author Heather Day Gilbert talks about her new novel, Forest Child. Giveaway: one ebook copy.
- [Embracing Weakness](https://janetsketchley.ca/embracing-weakness/) - What do we see as a limitation? A liability or weakness that holds us back? “If it wasn’t for _________, I’d be so much more useful to God.”
- [Soul-Rest](https://janetsketchley.ca/soul-rest-2/) - The soul-rest Jesus offers is about dropping the loads we were never designed to carry and taking up the load He has for us.
- [Interview at The Romantic Side of Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-at-the-romantic-side-of-suspense/) - Have I ever regretted killing off a character? How do I connect with them, and why do I leave out the swear words?
- [Tips and Links on Writing Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/tips-and-links-on-writing-fiction/) - Fiction writing tips and links... and a photo of Acton the Sheep.
- [Noticing. And Remembering.](https://janetsketchley.ca/noticing-and-remembering/) - For every big thing God does, how many small ones might we overlook?
- [Photo Friday: Squatter's Rights?](https://janetsketchley.ca/photo-friday-squatters-rights/) - Maybe he's just holding on tight so he doesn't fall off, but to me he looks like he's guarding "his" hoard. Save
- [My Corner of the Vineyard (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/my-corner-of-the-vineyard-christine-lindsay/) - A Birth-Mother's Tale: Author Christine Lindsay shares why now was the perfect time to release her memoir about giving up her baby for adoption.
- [Review: Another Day, Another Dali, by Sandra Orchard](https://janetsketchley.ca/another-day-another-dali-sandra-orchard/) - Light-yet-potentially-deadly, with plenty of action, multiple suspects, schemes, and secrets. And a heart-warming ending,
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction (November 2016)](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-christian-fiction-16-11/) - November 2016 New Releases from members of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW)
- [Eagerly Waiting](https://janetsketchley.ca/eagerly-waiting/) - Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:7, NLT* Waiting for Jesus’ return. The only way this waiting could be passive would be if we’d already finished everything He left us to do – so we’ll be working until He
- [Review: Traces of Guilt, by Dee Henderson](https://janetsketchley.ca/traces-of-guilt-dee-henderson/) - Traces of Guilt provides a twisting plot and deeply-drawn characters to care about, and it kept me turning pages.
- [Lifestyle and Hope](https://janetsketchley.ca/lifestyle-and-hope/) - Paul wants his hearers to be beacons to attract those who still need rescue.
- [Our Victory Comes from God](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-victory-comes-from-god/) - We can experience daily victory over our thoughts, attitudes, and fears by choosing to dwell each moment in God’s fortress.
- [Escaping Captivity (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/escaping-captivity-guest-post/) - Steph Beth Nickel looks at our responses to captivity, to truth, and to God's promises. #Christianliving
- [3 Challenges of the Christian Book Lover (Guest Post)](https://janetsketchley.ca/3-challenges-christian-book-lover/) - Guest blogger @StephBethNickel shares 3 tips for each challenge: critiquing, reviewing, and promotion.
- [Review: The Domino Effect, by Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-domino-effect-davis-bunn/) - Catches our imaginations with its horrifying “what if” financial thriller that could conceivably play out in our real-life near future. #mustread
- [Janette Oke Award 2016](https://janetsketchley.ca/janette-oke-award-2016/) - Congratulations to the inaugural winner of the Janette Oke Award.
- [Review: A Confident Heart Devotional, by Renee Swope](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-confident-heart-devotional-renee-swope/) - A valuable book for any woman who struggles with self-doubt, even if only occasionally.
- [Rest from the Ordinary](https://janetsketchley.ca/rest-from-the-ordinary/) - God rested on the seventh day of creation, not because He needed it, but because we would need it. Because otherwise we’d find ways to go nonstop.
- [Worship is for God](https://janetsketchley.ca/worship-is-for-god/) - True worship is a heart-and-spirit response to the Living God.
- [New Releases in Christian Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-releases-in-christian-fiction/) - New fiction! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.
- [Review: Forest Child, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/forest-child-heather-day-gilbert/) - Richly detailed and characterized, drawn from true events, Forest Child pulls us into themes of family, vengeance, murder, faith, and redemption.
- [To Hear and Obey](https://janetsketchley.ca/to-hear-and-obey/) - God may let us wander for a while and miss the best He wants to give us, but isn’t it wonderful that He calls us back?
- [Review: Scrivener for Dummies, by Gwen Hernandez](https://janetsketchley.ca/scrivener-for-dummies-gwen-hernandez/) - An approachable resource, intelligently laid out and with clear examples and screen-shots. #bookreview
- [God First](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-first/) - As important as our conduct is, of greater importance is the orientation of our hearts.
- [Review: Raise Your Gaze, by Peter A. Black](https://janetsketchley.ca/raise-your-gaze-peter-a-black/) - An encouraging collection of some of the author’s inspirational columns as published over the years, plus a selection of brief verses of blessing.
- [Tested Trust](https://janetsketchley.ca/tested-trust/) - The more we rely on God, and the more fully we do so, instead of keeping our options open, the more we will prove His faithfulness.
- [Review: Frayed, by Kerry Nietz](https://janetsketchley.ca/frayed-kerry-nietz/) - Fans of the DarkTrench saga will be pleased to return to that same, dystopian future Earth.
- [Review: Thicker than Blood, by C.J. Darlington](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-thicker-than-blood-by-c-j-darlington/) - An honest (fictional) look at the cost – and benefit – of unconditional love.
- [Without Proof Photo Album](https://janetsketchley.ca/without-proof-photo-album/) - Peggy's Cove is not too far from where Amy lives and which is the home of perhaps the most photographed lighthouse in Canada. Here's a brief tour.
- [Set Apart](https://janetsketchley.ca/set-apart/) - God has set us apart for Himself. Not because of anything we’ve done to earn it, but because of His great mercy and grace.
- [Highly Valued](https://janetsketchley.ca/highly-valued/) - God sees value in us. Enough that Jesus died to redeem us.
- [Review: The Menopause Guide, by Danna Demetre, RN](https://janetsketchley.ca/menopause-guide-danna-demetre-rn/) - I was delighted to find, along with the practical physical information on the subject, advice that integrated the spiritual dimension of our lives.
- [Guest Post: How Busy is Too Busy?](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-busy-is-too-busy/) - Answer these 9 questions to see if you may be too busy. Steph Beth Nickel shares some options for regaining our priorities.
- [It's All About Him](https://janetsketchley.ca/its-all-about-him/) - For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen. Romans 11:36, NLT* If our lives were fiction, we’d each think we were the main character. Some of us are passive, some active, but we’re each affected by the circumstances and individuals around
- [Review: Out of Circulation, by Heather Day Gilbert](https://janetsketchley.ca/out-of-circulation-heather-day-gilbert/) - This is a novella, not a full-length novel, yet there’s time for character development, a budding relationship, and of course the mystery.
- [Novel Research: the fun and the strange](https://janetsketchley.ca/novel-research-fun-strange/) - "What's the strangest tidbit you discovered in researching your novel?" That's a question I like to ask other writers in interviews. Today I'm answering.
- [Taught by Trouble](https://janetsketchley.ca/taught-by-trouble/) - We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. Romans 5:3, NLT* When trouble comes, or something goes wrong, how often do we respond this way? Or do we react instead, taking it personally? Like it’s one more thing to fight. Paul writes these
- [Thought Defense](https://janetsketchley.ca/thought-defense/) - Why accept negative thoughts and fears, when Jesus speaks truth?
- [Review: Echoes, by Kristen Heitzmann](https://janetsketchley.ca/echoes-kristen-heitzmann/) - This series is the first I’ve read of Kristen Heitzmann’s fiction, but her website assures me there’s more where these stories came from.
- [God Wants Us Back](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-wants-us-back/) - What an amazing, loving God and Shepherd we have. Instead of immediately giving us over to the things we’re so quick to chase, He continues to call us back.
- [Trusting God's Timing](https://janetsketchley.ca/trusting-gods-timing/) - God has a plan. He knows the various details and intricate inter-weavings... We know His character, His power and authority.
- [Ignoring the Gift](https://janetsketchley.ca/ignoring-the-gift/) - As God’s partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God’s kindness and then ignore it. 2 Corinthians 6:1, NLT* The gift Paul’s speaking of is a new life in Christ, reconciled to God and freed from the penalty of sin and death. (2 Corinthians 5:18) In the same verse Paul asks
- [What Qualifies Us?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-qualifies-us/) - Is there something you need to do that’s generating anxiety? What we need to cling to is this: it’s God who makes the difference.
- [Not Worthy, But Chosen](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-worthy-but-chosen/) - We’re all unworthy in one way or another. We all have weaknesses. What might God want to do through us anyway?
- [Called to Share](https://janetsketchley.ca/called-to-share/) - The God who called Paul, and whose grace was enough for him, wants to use us too. He seems to like to work through the unlikely...
- [Tempted](https://janetsketchley.ca/tempted/) - What’s your strategy against temptation?
- [Too High a Price](https://janetsketchley.ca/too-high-a-price/) - God's investment in us was huge. He came looking for us, in the person of His Son. He gave up His life to pay our ransom and to erase our sins.
- [Temples](https://janetsketchley.ca/temples/) - Think about the care that went into building the Israelites' temples in the Old Testament. God has put that same care into us.
- [Renewing or Regressing?](https://janetsketchley.ca/renewing-or-regressing/) - We don't dare settle for a half-grown Christian life, or we'll miss so much of what God has for us.
- [Praying Scripture](https://janetsketchley.ca/praying-scripture-2/) - We may not know how God plans to work out someone's particular struggles, but we know this is the sort of prayer that's always in line with His will.
- [Light Inextinguishable](https://janetsketchley.ca/light-inextinguishable/) - The light Jesus gave can't be extinguished or overcome. Can't be smothered or snuffed out. Can't be swallowed or contained.
- [God Stepped In](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-stepped-in/) - Fear wants to tell us we're cut off from God, but fear lies.
- [God Came to Us](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-came-to-us/) - This Christmas, in the midst of all the giving and receiving, let's remember how much was given for us. How can we not love a God who'd give everything for us?
- [The Reason for the Season](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-reason-for-the-season/) - We had an impossible need, and God, in His love, mercy and grace, sent His own Son to meet it.
- [Peace With God](https://janetsketchley.ca/peace-with-god/) - "We have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us." No wonder one of Jesus' names is Prince of Peace. What a gift!
- [Living Worship](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-worship/) - Worship. In all aspects of our lives, as employees, in relationships, volunteering, attending church meetings... in everything.
- [Wholesome Thinking](https://janetsketchley.ca/wholesome-thinking/) - We need to be vigilant, to guard our thoughts and behaviours. Love the people around us without being absorbed by popular culture.
- [Want More Grace and Peace? Grow.](https://janetsketchley.ca/want-more-grace-and-peace-grow/) - The better we know our God, the more we can rely on Him. The easier it is to trust and obey Him.
- [How do You Handle Suffering?](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-do-you-handle-suffering/) - Sickness, financial crises, broken relationships, worry... it's a long list. How do we handle these things as Christians, in a way that shows others who God is?
- [Our Desires, Or God's?](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-desires-or-gods/) - Our reality check is this: are we chasing what we want, or what God wants?
- [It Matters How We Live](https://janetsketchley.ca/it-matters-how-we-live/) - If we don't let our faith affect us, we're missing a huge opportunity – and a huge blessing.
- [Choosing to Love](https://janetsketchley.ca/choosing-to-love/) - This is love as a choice. An act of the will, a decision of the mind. If the heart is slow to catch up, it can't be allowed to affect the acting out of the love.
- [Keeping Our Focus](https://janetsketchley.ca/keeping-our-focus/) - It's so easy to get caught up in the cares of the day and to forget the big picture.
- [Expectant Life](https://janetsketchley.ca/expectant-life/) - Expecting and relying on God's presence with us in day-to-day life.
- [Remembering Our Purpose](https://janetsketchley.ca/remembering-our-purpose/) - Do we sometimes forget our purpose as Christ-followers?
- [Life and Death](https://janetsketchley.ca/life-and-death/) - The assurance of eternity with Jesus means that whatever we're living now, there's something better coming. How do we practice now for eternity?
- [Responding to God](https://janetsketchley.ca/responding-to-god/) - How do we respond to God's promises? And do we truly "make every effort" to do so?
- [Not Obnoxious](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-obnoxious/) - What do we do when we're anxious or stressed? We tense up, speed up, put up defenses. Some of us get obnoxious.
- [True or False](https://janetsketchley.ca/true-or-false/) - We need to be open to see and to follow God's perspective instead of our own. The best place to start is with reading the Bible and taking time in prayer.
- [God: Love and Power](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-love-and-power/) - It's easy to forget the magnitude of who God is and to get comfortable with the idea of a "safe" Saviour.
- [A Slave of God](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-slave-of-god/) - If we look at this in the context of service to a good master, and with the slave being like a servant, worker or employee, what does it imply for our faith walk?
- [Opportunity or Threat?](https://janetsketchley.ca/opportunity-or-threat/) - Trouble is one more opportunity to grow spiritually and to deepen our relationship with the God who loves us.
- [Pain and Endurance](https://janetsketchley.ca/pain-and-endurance/) - Instead of self-defense, can we learn to ask what will God do here? Can we look for His help in anticipation and trust instead of watching for disaster?
- [Church: For Worship](https://janetsketchley.ca/church-for-worship/) - I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Psalm 122:1, NLT* Last Saturday night, thinking about church in the morning, I quoted this verse with a kind of self-mocking regret. It's not how I've felt about attending in a long time. I go, but there's no
- [Waiting as Worship](https://janetsketchley.ca/waiting-as-worship/) - Quieting ourselves before God, entrusting our needs to Him and abiding in Him, is trust. It's an act of worship.
- [When We Get into Trouble](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-we-get-into-trouble/) - Our best intentions can blow up in our faces. Peter's experience reminds us how important it is to learn to listen to and rely on the Lord.
- [Take Heart](https://janetsketchley.ca/take-heart/) - Over time, the weight seems to increase and we may not see the Lord doing anything. We can believe the suffering more than the Saviour. But take heart.
- [Abraham's Example](https://janetsketchley.ca/abrahams-example/) - Our purpose is to bring glory to God. That doesn't have to involve doing great things. Sometimes the greatest thing is just to hold onto our faith and to act in obedience.
- [Beyond "Why?"](https://janetsketchley.ca/beyond-why/) - Instead of asking why, let's ask the bigger question: God, what do You want to do in this situation?
- [Seeing One Another](https://janetsketchley.ca/seeing-one-another/) - What if we consciously chose to look for signs of new life in one another instead of focusing on the negatives?
- [Half Right is Half Wrong](https://janetsketchley.ca/half-right-half-wrong/) - Today's verse highlights the importance of spending time in God's Word and in prayerful study to know what it really says.
- [Our Point of View and God's](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-point-of-view-and-gods/) - In our limited perspective, we ask for what we see as right, not knowing we don't have the full picture. We ask for what we want, what we think is best.
- [Enough Time](https://janetsketchley.ca/enough-time/) - "My times are in God's hands" ... are all the minutes of my life. God holds my future and no enemy can shorten it. He also holds my present.
- [God at Work](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-at-work/) - This verse changes my focus from how God will look after me to how He will care for others through me.
- [Revealing Jesus](https://janetsketchley.ca/revealing-jesus/) - I did not recognize him as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel. John 1:31, NLT* John says that Jesus "has revealed God to us." (John 1:18, NLT*) We who believe in Him are called to reveal Jesus to those around us just as surely
- [Expectations and Limitations – And Freedom](https://janetsketchley.ca/expectations-limitations-freedom/) - If we know God – and choose to believe what we know about Him – we can live by His grace and strength instead of holding back in fear of what others might say.
- [Obstacles or Stepping Stones?](https://janetsketchley.ca/obstacles-or-stepping-stones/) - Can we press on in the strength God gives, without grumbling or despair? Even with hope?
- [Who Does it Look Like We're Living For?](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-for-whom/) - Christians are to be ambassadors for Christ. The more we rely on the Holy Spirit within us, the more effective ambassadors we'll be.
- [Waiting Quietly](https://janetsketchley.ca/waiting-quietly/) - Waiting quietly before God speaks to the state of our hearts and spirits – a choice to control, refresh and refocus ourselves.
- [Pride? Or Jesus?](https://janetsketchley.ca/pride-or-jesus/) - What do we cling to that keeps us from fully entering into relationship with Jesus? Is it worth the cost?
- [More than a Miracle-Worker](https://janetsketchley.ca/more-than-a-miracle-worker/) - What difference would it make in our prayer lives if we remembered we're approaching the King – who welcomes us and who has complete authority to meet our needs?
- [Receiving Like a Child](https://janetsketchley.ca/receiving-like-a-child/) - God is not giving us dental floss or socks – this is the Kingdom of Heaven that Jesus is talking about.
- [Squandering the Inheritance](https://janetsketchley.ca/squandering/) - Squandering our inheritance from God... it's the same thing whether we misuse it or fail to receive it.
- [Saying Thank You](https://janetsketchley.ca/saying-thank-you/) - What have you asked Jesus for today? Or what have you seen Him do? Remember to say thank You.
- [Time Sensitive Invitation](https://janetsketchley.ca/time-sensitive-invitation/) - There is restricted access to a relationship with God. There will be a cut-off time, an expiry to the invitation. But the invitation is extended to everyone.
- [Hypocrisy vs. Holiness](https://janetsketchley.ca/hypocrisy-vs-holiness/) - Do the outward acts, the tithing and good deeds, but "do not neglect the more important things."
- [Terrified and Amazed. In a Good Way.](https://janetsketchley.ca/terrified-and-amazed-in-a-good-way/) - When was the last time you were terrified and amazed by God? Not fearing He would nail you with a lightning bolt. Overwhelmed by awareness of His power.
- [A Teaching Moment](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-teaching-moment/) - In new situations I need to not only remember what Jesus has done in the past, but remember His power. His presence. And ask for His help.
- [Keep Listening](https://janetsketchley.ca/keep-listening/) - We dare not risk losing what we have just because we haven't taken time or have been too busy for God.
- [Jesus' Authority](https://janetsketchley.ca/jesus-authority/) - The Roman officer believed that Jesus' word at a distance was enough to heal his dying slave, because he understood how authority works. And he believed Jesus had the authority to heal.
- [Taking God Seriously](https://janetsketchley.ca/taking-god-seriously/) - So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say? Luke 6:46, NLT* Jesus' miracles proved His power, authority and compassion. His message was direct and understandable, except when cloaked in parables. People flocked to Him. Yet here, after a very practical sermon, He accuses them of not doing
- [Belief and Trust](https://janetsketchley.ca/belief-and-trust/) - We need to pray "if You are willing, You can..." but we can't let the "if" become doubt of God's goodness.
- [Living Free or Tyrannized](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-free-or-tyrannized/) - "That old sinful habit of always expecting to get your own way" – Peter says it plainly, and it's deeply ingrained in each of us.
- [When God Does Something Good](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-god-does-something-good/) - If God chooses to meet our unmet longings – or if He chooses not to – He is still kind and good. He is still enough. He still does good things for us.
- [Why Jesus is Relevant](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-jesus-is-relevant/) - Why do we need Jesus? For the here and now... not just for eternity.
- [En-joying Advent](https://janetsketchley.ca/en-joying-advent/) - I hope last week's post, On Joy and Interruptions, wasn't a downer. The intent was to acknowledge and work through some of the feelings common to the season, but maybe the positives didn't come through clearly enough. Everyone finds their own way, and different circumstances impact our situations, but whether life in general is happy
- [Bring Out the Best](https://janetsketchley.ca/bring-out-the-best/) - Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out. 1Thessalonians 5:15b, MSG* Most translations render this verse as "always do good to one another" or "always follow after the good for one another." I'm not entirely sure looking for and bringing out the best in one another is
- [On Joy and Interruptions](https://janetsketchley.ca/joy-and-interruptions/) - Jesus came to interrupt our mundane lives and give us new life – abundant life. How often do I cling to the mundane instead?
- [Devoted to Prayer](https://janetsketchley.ca/devoted-to-prayer/) - With a mindset of prayer, trouble won't be something to fight, to complain or fret about. Good things won't be sources of pride or security.
- [Growing and Building](https://janetsketchley.ca/growing-and-building/) - Deep roots and a strong foundation are images of strength, and our strength is found in Jesus.
- [Staying True](https://janetsketchley.ca/staying-true/) - Staying true to an invisible God is hard, if we let our personal time with Him slip.
- [Fixing Our Thoughts](https://janetsketchley.ca/fixing-our-thoughts/) - If we focus on the light, with our Saviour at its centre, the darkness reduces to its true size. A size which is smaller than God.
- [Service and Offering](https://janetsketchley.ca/service-and-offering/) - "Service" isn't just what we do in church, or our volunteer activities. "Offering" isn't just what we put in the collection plate.
- [Short on Motivation?](https://janetsketchley.ca/short-on-motivation/) - For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Philippians 2:13, NLT* I've always thought this verse talked about those activities and roles that God leads (or pushes) us into, where we rely on His power and we're motivated by a passion from Him. But look
- [Because You Belong to the Lord](https://janetsketchley.ca/because-you-belong-to-the-lord/) - If we can make reconciliation more important than restitution or revenge, the world will recognize something – Someone – holy at work.
- [Standing Together](https://janetsketchley.ca/standing-together/) - I don't know about you, but my church is a group of nice people, especially when we all have our "church faces" on. Is that all that unites us?
- [Encouragement for the Struggle](https://janetsketchley.ca/encouragement-for-the-struggle/) - If we belong to Jesus, we're free from the power of sin and death, but there are still "chains" in our lives, binding us in ways that keep us from growing into all God intends us to be.
- [The Long View](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-long-view/) - Paul is taking the long view. And the highest thing he can ask for these believers whom he loves is that they'll bring much glory and praise to God.
- [Intentional. Present. Contented.](https://janetsketchley.ca/intentional-present-contented/) - There's so much to do, but we can't do it all anyway. How much better to be faithful in the moments we're given?
- [Every Morning, New!](https://janetsketchley.ca/every-morning-new/) - Choosing gratitude is key. Because each day is a gift—and an assignment—from God.
- [Signpost Life](https://janetsketchley.ca/signpost-life/) - In a culture that has little use for God's statutes, laws or Sabbaths, it's a life that shows others that our God is different. He is good. He's worth following.
- [Remembering God's Promises. Again.](https://janetsketchley.ca/remember-gods-promises-again/) - We know the truth of God's promises, but we forget to rely on them.
- [Idols Aren't Wooden Anymore](https://janetsketchley.ca/idols-arent-wooden-anymore/) - What if an idol is anything that takes first place in our lives, anything that replaces or reduces our adoration of our Saviour?
- [A Proverbs Prayer](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-proverbs-prayer/) - Prayer image, based on Proverbs 3:5-6
- [Gratitude. And Hope.](https://janetsketchley.ca/gratitude-and-hope/) - My gratitude journal has mostly entries of things that blessed me personally. Small gifts from God to make me smile. He gives so much more.
- [Robin Williams and Suicide: 3 links and a song](https://janetsketchley.ca/robin-williams-and-suicide/) - Suicide happens when strong people, who have already fought longer and harder than outsiders know, succumb to the lie that this is their best option.
- [The One Opinion of You that Matters](https://janetsketchley.ca/one-opinion-matters/) - No matter what people say or think about us, whether they misunderstand us or see the truth, God loves us.
- [Praying Scripture](https://janetsketchley.ca/praying-scripture/) - I like to pray God's Word back to Him with one- and two-line verses—the kind that sink into our hearts once we've read them a few times.
- [Lord, I Want to See](https://janetsketchley.ca/lord-i-want-to-see/) - We see so much with our natural eyes, through our perspectives and interpretations, and all of this gets in the way of seeing what God is doing—and what God sees.
- [Do You Fear Bad News?](https://janetsketchley.ca/do-you-fear-bad-news/) - If our vague fear doesn't materialize, we've carried the burden for nothing. And if it does, our strength is too depleted to face it well.
- [Continual Praise](https://janetsketchley.ca/continual-praise/) - A continual sacrifice of praise... not just when we go to church.
- [Kingdom Corners](https://janetsketchley.ca/kingdom-corners/) - My small writer/homemaker corner is part of God's Kingdom, with all the privileges and responsibilities that entails.
- [A Prayer for Every Day](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-prayer-for-every-day/) - God never quits. He finishes what He starts. We have His promise.
- [Heart"wings" Blog](https://janetsketchley.ca/heartwings-blog/) - For a healthy dose of Christian fellowship, pour yourself a refreshing drink, navigate to HeartWings Blog, and get acquainted.
- [The Desires of Our Hearts](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-desires-of-our-hearts/) - How important it is to listen to God, to take time alone with Him in quiet. What dream or vision might He want to plant?
- [In Stress, Remember God](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-stress-remember-god/) - Two strategies to help us hold onto God by faith.
- [Helper AND Ruler](https://janetsketchley.ca/helper-and-ruler/) - Do we focus too much on God as our helper—to the point where we think of Him as a co-labourer or even an assistant—and forget that He is also our ruler and King?
- [He Can Do it Again](https://janetsketchley.ca/he-can-do-it-again/) - We've already seen God achieve the impossible. Of course He can do it again; the thrill for the believer is to see just how.
- [God Isn't Finished With Us Yet](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-isnt-finished-with-us-yet/) - God can bring us back to where we need to be. He's done it before, and His strength has not weakened over time.
- [A Quiet Moment with God](https://janetsketchley.ca/quiet-moment-with-god/) - Yes, we want to please God. We love Him, and He's given us so much. But it's easy to forget that this isn't all He wants. It isn't even the most important part.
- ["Use This"](https://janetsketchley.ca/use-this/) - God is teaching me to pray "Use this". Whatever "this" may be.
- [When Life Piles Up Around Us](https://janetsketchley.ca/life-piles-up/) - When you look at what He's given you, does it feel overwhelming? Like there's more to do than time to do it? Sometimes the pressures pile up and threaten an avalanche.
- [Choosing to Trust God](https://janetsketchley.ca/choosing-to-trust-god/) - What obstacles are blocking my path, where I can pray in confidence for God's intervention in His best timing and in His own way?
- [Is God Enough?](https://janetsketchley.ca/is-god-enough/) - We can't discover God's sufficiency while we're focused on what we don't have.
- [How to Thrive](https://janetsketchley.ca/how-to-thrive/) - What would it look like in our lives, if we always trusted in God's love? And if we trusted in the rest of His character attributes?
- [What if We Believed God?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-if-we-believed-god/) - What else may God have told us in His Word that our minds have naturally sloughed off because it doesn't fit our human understanding?
- [Proof that Jesus Loves Me](https://janetsketchley.ca/proof-jesus-loves-me/) - Good Friday is a difficult day. How do you balance the ultimate, willing sacrifice of Jesus Christ to save us all: His pain against our rich benefit?
- [Overloaded](https://janetsketchley.ca/overloaded/) - Did Elijah start taking the fight too personally? Don't we do that sometimes? All of a sudden we're carrying loads God never asked us to carry?
- [Living God's Way](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-gods-way/) - It's about staying close to God instead of wandering away. Believing He is strong and loving to care for us. Relying on His wisdom and guidance.
- [Interview: Meet Imogen Browne](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-imogen-browne/) - Character interview: Meet Imogen Browne from the novel Imogen’s Chance, by Paula Vince.
- [Spending Our Time](https://janetsketchley.ca/spending-our-time/) - Isn't it really about the relationships: with family, friends, strangers... with God?
- [Free from Fear](https://janetsketchley.ca/free-from-fear/) - Even when we can't change our circumstances, we can change how we respond.
- [Interview: Valerie Comer, Farm Lit author](https://janetsketchley.ca/valerie-comer-2014/) - Farm lit author Valerie Comer talks about local food, faith and her new novel, Wild Mint Tea.
- [What's in the Heart](https://janetsketchley.ca/whats-in-the-heart/) - If the pressure's on, or if we're tired or distracted, sometimes we slip. When we do, it reveals what's inside.
- [Light in the Tunnel](https://janetsketchley.ca/light-in-the-tunnel/) - When the going is hard and we're desperate for a light at the end of the valley-tunnel, remember that our Shepherd—the Light of the world—is with us.
- [Remember, and Give](https://janetsketchley.ca/remember-and-give/) - Because we've been given much, we're to freely give much.
- [Learn to Live](https://janetsketchley.ca/learn-to-live/) - Rigidity and legalism are not healthy. Deep reverence for God is.
- [Seeing The Leader Within](https://janetsketchley.ca/seeing-the-leader-within/) - Wisdom on leadership, from Jill Hart of CWAHM.
- [Therefore We KNOW](https://janetsketchley.ca/therefore-we-know/) - Because God's promises are pure, we know He will keep them.
- [Come Clean. Quick.](https://janetsketchley.ca/come-clean-quick/) - We're human. For all the good things that means, it also means we're not perfect.
- [Interview: Kimberley Payne on Adam's Animals](https://janetsketchley.ca/kimberley-payne/) - Prolific non-fiction author Kimberley Payne talks about her new children's activity book, Adam's Animals.
- [Will We Wait?](https://janetsketchley.ca/will-we-wait/) - We may not go looking for other gods, but don't we chase other answers to our problems, other advice?
- [Getting It. Remembering It.](https://janetsketchley.ca/getting-it-remembering-it/) - God shouldn't have to keep calling us back. Isn't it good that He does it, though?
- [Remember and Rejoice](https://janetsketchley.ca/remember-and-rejoice/) - New Christians are so vibrant and full of joy. Whatever our spiritual “age,” let’s think about what relationship with God means:
- [What Are You Looking At?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-are-you-looking-at/) - Can you hear God's whisper? Look at Me.
- [When God Says "I've Got This"](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-god-says-ive-got-this/) - Life lesson from 2013.
- [Into the Inner Sanctuary](https://janetsketchley.ca/into-the-inner-sanctuary/) - Invited into God's inner sanctuary. Into His presence. With no guilt, no fear of destruction. What a gift!
- [Unbelief, or Rest?](https://janetsketchley.ca/unbelief-or-rest/) - Sometimes we don't believe because we're afraid. That's when we need to pray, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief."
- [Listening? Or Drifting?](https://janetsketchley.ca/listening-or-drifting/) - We can be led astray by error, or by lies. We need careful attention to the truth to keep us anchored.
- [God and People, Reconciled](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-and-people-reconciled/) - The Saviour—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Luke 2:11, NLT* Nobody was ready. They didn't even know He was coming, especially not that way—as a helpless baby—and in that place and moment. But He came. God incarnate. Because we'd never be ready without His help. God with
- [Faith, Patience, Love and Endurance](https://janetsketchley.ca/faith-patience-love-endurance/) - St. Paul definitely knew "the secret of living [and being content] in every situation."
- [What Holds You Together?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-holds-you-together/) - When we want to quit, the choice is ours. But if we choose to pray for help, to stand and trust God to sustain us, we will see Him at work.
- [Meet Author D. M. Webb](https://janetsketchley.ca/meet-author-d-m-webb/) - What's behind 30 Days: A Devotional Memoir? Why Rebel Book Reviews?
- [Flee. Pursue. Enjoy.](https://janetsketchley.ca/flee-pursue-enjoy/) - Words Christians need to hear in our fragmented, too-busy world.
- [Interview: Historical Author Janice L. Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/author-janice-l-dick/) - Janice L. Dick writes richly evocative historical novels about the Mennonite people in R.ussia during the first part of the 20th century
- [Life. God Promised.](https://janetsketchley.ca/life-god-promised/) - God keeps His promises, but if we don't believe them, we can't receive them.
- [Review: Secrets of Sunbeams, by Valerie Comer](https://janetsketchley.ca/secrets-of-sunbeams-valerie-comer/) - Secrets of Sunbeams has snappy dialogue, and characters trying to apply green lifestyles (and faith) to daily life.
- [Spiritual Check-up](https://janetsketchley.ca/spiritual-check-up/) - Faith, love, holiness and modesty. These are attributes that resonate with me, that I'd like to develop as I find my identity as a child of God.
- [Interview: Carole Brown (part 2)](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-carole-brown-part-2/) - Part 2 of an interview with Carole Brown, author of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman
- [God's Strength for God's Work](https://janetsketchley.ca/gods-strength-for-gods-work/) - Even our mundane, day-to-day work is more than we can handle in our own strength; we need to rely on the strength and grace that God provides.
- [Interview: Carole Brown, author of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-carole-brown/) - Interview with Carole Brown, author of The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman (part 1)
- [Hope-Giver](https://janetsketchley.ca/hope-giver/) - "Christ Jesus, who gives us hope." Let that steep a bit in your mind.
- [Grace, Mercy and Peace](https://janetsketchley.ca/grace-mercy-and-peace/) - I think this prayer for "grace, mercy and peace" is not only NOT a pleasantry, it's a carefully-targeted prayer for Timothy's needs.
- [To Know God](https://janetsketchley.ca/to-know-god-2/) - Knowing God—knowing His character as revealed in the Bible and in our lives—is key to trusting Him, to staying faithful to Him, and to standing against the inroads of evil
- [Review: Messages, by John Michael Hileman](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-messages-by-john-michael-hileman/) - Messages is a fast-paced suspense novel with splashes of humour.
- [God and Time Management](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-and-time-management/) - I learned, through experience, that when the deadlines loomed and there was more to do than time to do it, I could ask God to help.
- [Review: How the Light Gets In, by Louise Penny](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-how-the-light-gets-in-by-louise-penny/) - Author Louise Penny has woven a masterpiece of characters, plot and evocative description in her latest mystery, How the Light Gets In.
- [Glory, Not Shame](https://janetsketchley.ca/glory-not-shame/) - We need what God promises His people: clean, responsive hearts, and His Spirit within us. Then we need to listen to and rely on His Spirit.
- [Review: The Church Builder, by A. L. Shields](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-church-builder-by-a-l-shields/) - The Church Builder is a fast-paced conspiracy-and-chase novel. Bethany retraces Annabelle's steps, Agent Carraway tries to catch her, and the shadowy members and minions of both Garden and Wilderness plot and manipulate.
- [A Willing Spirit](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-willing-spirit/) - The "I don't want to" attitude can even slip into our relationships, or the job we love, or our ministry. It steals our joy.
- [Review: Dirty Deeds, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dirty-deeds-by-christy-barritt/) - Dirty Deeds is book 4 in the Squeaky Clean Mysteries series. Gabby is a fun character and the situations she gets into always provide a laugh.
- [Interview: Author Catherine Castle](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-author-catherine-castle/) - Author Catherine Castle on writing, gardening, UFOs and Mexican drug lords... and on her romantic suspense novel, The Nun and the Narc.
- [What Idols Obsess Us?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-idols-obsess-us/) - What might we have brought "out of Egypt" when Jesus saved us? Performance, people pleasing, possessions?
- [Review: All In, by Mark Batterson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-all-in-by-mark-batterson/) - Clear teaching, calling readers out of a half-lived life into full engagement with God.
- [Counting Our Blessings](https://janetsketchley.ca/counting-our-blessings/) - God blesses us in so many ways, with good things and best of all with His presence even when things aren't so good.
- [Review: The Nun and the Narc, by Catherine Castle](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-nun-and-the-narc-by-catherine-castle/) - The Nun and the Narc is a fast read that kept me starting "just one more" chapter when I should have been stopping for the night. I enjoyed the action, and I also enjoyed the details of the Mexican setting.
- [Broken Chains](https://janetsketchley.ca/broken-chains/) - What do you wear for an author photo shoot? Mine would be outdoors among the trees, so I avoided browns and greens. After all, you're supposed to be able to see me in the picture. My favourite dress is blue with black. It's fancier than my typical outdoor wear, but it makes me feel confident,
- [Why We Need to Know God](https://janetsketchley.ca/why-we-need-to-know-god/) - To truly know God, we need to go to the source: the Bible. And we need to ask Him to reveal Himself in it.
- [Review: The Merciful Scar, by Rebecca St. James and Nancy Rue](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-merciful-scar-by-rebecca-st-james-and-nancy-rue/) - The Merciful Scar is a gentle yet compelling story, well told, and it's one of those rare books my heart felt safe to fall into. I highly recommend it.
- [God's Urgency](https://janetsketchley.ca/gods-urgency/) - Sometimes I catch an echo of God's heart... the Creator, the King, calling... almost begging... for souls to turn His way.
- [Interview: Janet Sketchley](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-janet-sketchley/) - You get to interview me...
- [Review: The Shadow Lamp, by Stephen R. Lawhead](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-shadow-lamp-by-stephen-r-lawhead/) - A diverse cast of characters assembled from various times and places on Earth, a mysterious quest, powerful enemies, inter-dimensional travel to multiple Earths... The Shadow Lamp comes from a Christian publisher, but it feels like the sort of novel to please mainstream audiences as well.
- [The Tenacity of God](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-tenacity-of-god/) - Tenacity? It’s all about God, after all.
- [Review: A Better Way to Think, by H. Norman Wright](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-better-way-to-think-by-h-norman-wright/) - Our minds can be a scary place to dwell, but that’s where we live—and often not with the kinds of thoughts we were designed to entertain.
- [Remembering God: Hope and Worship](https://janetsketchley.ca/remembering-god-hope-and-worship/) - Faith isn't a history lesson, or literature, myth or fairy tale. Theoretical nods to God don’t do much except set us up to fall.
- [Review: Rules of Murder, by Julianna Deering](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-rules-of-murder-by-julianna-deering/) - Rules of Murder is a satisfying mystery novel, with well-developed characters, layers of meaning and splashes of humour. I’m be looking forward to the next Drew Farthering Mystery.
- [Christians and Temples](https://janetsketchley.ca/christians-and-temples/) - We need to guard our relationships with God, to put Him first in worship and to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to Him.
- [Review: Mrs. B Has Cancer, by Glynis Belec](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-mrs-b-has-cancer-by-glynis-belec/) - When cancer affects a loved one, kids’ questions and reactions may be different from adults’. This story looks at the issue from a child’s-eye view and is designed to take away some of the fear.
- [Interview: Author Valerie Comer](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-author-valerie-comer/) - Valerie Comer writes fiction with a green twist. Her farm lit novel, Raspberries and Vinegar, released this month.
- [God's Reputation](https://janetsketchley.ca/gods-reputation/) - God's glorious reputation has been forgotten, replaced by one that's distorted.
- [Review: Raspberries and Vinegar, by Valerie Comer](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-raspberries-and-vinegar-by-valerie-comer/) - What happens when three 20-something single Christian women buy a farm in northern Idaho and set out to demonstrate their beliefs about sustainable living?
- [Joy and Strength](https://janetsketchley.ca/joy-and-strength/) - God's strength is for more than rebuilding Temples and walls – it's for rebuilding human lives.
- [Review: Theology in Aisle Seven, by Carolyn Arends](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-theology-in-aisle-seven-by-carolyn-arends/) - One of the things I most appreciate about Carolyn Arends' writing is her honesty. And it's all beautifully crafted. Songwriters and poets, more than most, develop the art of evocative words.
- [Relying on God's Promises](https://janetsketchley.ca/relying-on-gods-promises/) - The promises of God are a key part of a Christian's mental health.
- [Review: Dolled Up to Die, by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dolled-up-to-die-by-lorena-mccourtney/) - Assistant PI Cate Kincaid's client JoJo designs custom-made, child-sized dolls. She may talk about them as if they're real, and she may have a donkey for a watchdog, but she's not a killer... is she?
- [When Faith Affects Our Lives](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-faith-affects-our-lives/) - If our faith is growing, it will cause visible changes in our lives.
- [Review: Undercurrent, by Michelle Griep](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-undercurrent-by-michelle-griep/) - Undercurrent, by Michelle Griep (Risen Books, 2011) In late-tenth-century Norway, Alarik regains consciousness to discover his cousin bleeding and his brother dead by Alarik’s own blade. With no memory of the fight, Alarik must flee or be executed. Meanwhile, in the present day, Cassie Larson is a career-oriented professor and linguistics expert shepherding a group
- [Enemies of God?](https://janetsketchley.ca/enemies-of-god/) - Divided loyalty: it's stunting our spiritual lives, making us poor examples of what God offers, and it's making us much less than God designed us to be.
- [Review: Knowing God, by J. I. Packer](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-knowing-god-by-j-i-packer/) - J.I. Packer emphasizes the foundational importance of knowing God—and challenges readers to learn who the Bible says God is instead of going with who we think He is.
- [Wisdom: More than Choices](https://janetsketchley.ca/wisdom-more-than-choices/) - Wisdom is about living wisely.
- [Review: Tadeo Turtle, by Janis Cox](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-tadeo-turtle-by-janis-cox/) - Tadeo Turtle invites children to think about how they're different from their friends, to recognize their friends' positive attributes and to discover the value of their own individual skills and abilities.
- [Fear as Opportunity](https://janetsketchley.ca/fear-as-opportunity/) - Life's struggles are often God's best tools to shape our lives. So why hadn't I recognized that fear is only another tool?
- [Accept the Gift](https://janetsketchley.ca/accept-the-gift/) - In the middle of the grocery store, I realized I had more choices than just the vegetables. I could choose my attitude.
- [Review: Seraphina, by Rachel Hartman](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-seraphina-by-rachel-hartman/) - The very things Seraphina thinks disqualify her from belonging may be the gifts she brings to keep the peace.
- [Loyalty to God](https://janetsketchley.ca/loyalty-to-god/) - In the choice between human ways and God's, wisdom always follows God. After all, we humans can get ourselves into a heap of trouble.
- [Review: Deadly Devotion, by Sandra Orchard](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-deadly-devotion-by-sandra-orchard/) - Deadly Devotion, by Sandra Orchard (Revell, 2013) Research scientist Kate Adams' mentor died from toxic herbal tea, and the police rule it self-inflicted if possibly accidental. Since they won't investigate it as murder, Kate vows to find the killer herself. Detective Tom Parker, the newest member of Port Aster's small force, warns her that nobody
- [Abundant Life](https://janetsketchley.ca/abundant-life/) - Abundant life. Don't we all want it?
- [Review: Captured by Moonlight, by Christine Lindsay](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-captured-by-moonlight-by-christine-lindsay/) - Captured by Moonlight is the second book in Christine Lindsay's India-based Twilight of the British Raj series. A richly detailed and evocative read.
- [On Dandelions and Sin](https://janetsketchley.ca/on-dandelions-and-sin/) - Dandelions are a bit like sin. Not necessarily the "evil action" kind of sin where we know we're doing something wrong and choose to do it anyway, but the "missed God's best for us" kind where we've gotten trapped in patterns of negative thinking, reactions or other behaviour that have really messed us up.
- [For the Little Troubles Too](https://janetsketchley.ca/for-the-little-troubles-too/) - What makes these verses such treasures to me is they're not just for the huge troubles that life occasionally sends our way. They're for the little trials and stresses too, even the things we might think are too minor to bother God about.
- [Review: Reimagine Your Retirement, by Joyce Li](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-reimagine-your-retirement-by-joyce-li/) - Joyce Li has written a practical and understandable resource to help readers plan ahead to maximize the benefit of our retirement years. It's relevant to me now in the pre-retirement years, and I can see how I'll benefit if I work through it again as I move through the aging process.
- [Trouble or Opportunity?](https://janetsketchley.ca/trouble-or-opportunity/) - We want to solve our problems, avoid the pain, steer out of the storm into safe harbour. James reminds us that the trouble, whatever its source, can be an opportunity for God to grow us.
- [Review: Mask, by Kerry Nietz](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-mask-by-kerry-nietz/) - The novel is written in the present tense, with a stream of consciousness feel as Radial tells us what he sees as he moves through this disturbing future world. I enjoyed the immediacy of it, and the puzzle of trying to figure out what was going on.
- [Is Your Loyalty Divided?](https://janetsketchley.ca/is-your-loyalty-divided/) - Are we asking God for wisdom, leading, direction, but still holding onto worldly wisdom as a backup? No wonder it doesn't work.
- [Review: The Good Girl, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-good-girl-by-christy-barritt/) - Tara had the textbook Christian life and was a role model for her generation, until false allegations stripped away her job and her marriage. Now she's ashamed, disgraced, and not sure what she thinks about this God who may not even exist.
- [What's the key ingredient of prayer?](https://janetsketchley.ca/whats-the-key-ingredient-of-prayer/) - The best part of prayer is the human soul's communion with the Divine Presence, and that usually happens when we stop talking and rest in Him. Listening. Abiding. Worshiping. I suspect the single-most important ingredient is adoration.
- [Our Source of Strength](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-source-of-strength/) - The Christian life is about learning what it means to walk by faith, to let the Holy Spirit's power in us be our source of strength.
- [Review: Stress Test, by Richard Mabry](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-stress-test-by-richard-mabry/) - Stress Test reads like a medical tv drama, with enough facts to flavour the atmosphere but not to bog down the story.
- [Where Do We Focus?](https://janetsketchley.ca/where-do-we-focus/) - Do we look more at the 99 good things in our lives or at the 1 bad?
- [Knowing Who We Are](https://janetsketchley.ca/knowing-who-we-are/) - God says we are: loved, saved, accepted, adopted, delightful, clean, equipped. And more. Feel free to add to the list in the comments.
- [Review: Star Wars: Scoundrels, by Timothy Zahn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-star-wars-scoundrels-by-timothy-zahn/) - Star Wars Scoundrels, by Timothy Zahn (LucasBooks 2013) Remember the reward Han Solo earned in the original Star Wars movie (A New Hope) for his part in the Death Star’s destruction? The money that would have let him pay off Jabba the Hutt? Well, he lost it to pirates, and now he’ll take just about
- [This Weapon Changes Hearts](https://janetsketchley.ca/this-weapon-changes-hearts/) - We can use the sword of the Spirit to cut ourselves free of existing bonds or snares, not just to deflect new blows.
- [Christian Speculative Fiction Anthology](https://janetsketchley.ca/christian-speculative-fiction-anthology/) - Celebrating RealmScapes, an anthology of science fiction and fantasy stories, which has a story of mine and also a story by one of my sons, Matthew Sketchley.
- [Review: Shaded Light, by J.A. Menzies](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-shaded-light-by-j-a-menzies/) - Shaded Light reads like a contemporary Agatha Christie novel. Instead of Hercule Poirot, readers meet Detective-Inspector Paul Manziuk (man’s-hook) and rookie detective Jacqueline Ryan. He’s experienced, old-school and white, she’s young, female and black.
- [Parented by God](https://janetsketchley.ca/parented-by-god/) - When my children were young, an early morning quiet time with the Lord was like a spiritual snuggle with my Divine Parent before I faced my own parenting role.
- [When Our Role is to Pray and Wait](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-our-role-is-to-pray-and-wait/) - When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, 'At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father...' Luke 15:17-18a NLT* Last week we talked about how if there's something our loved ones need to learn or
- [Review: Though Mountains Fall, by Dale Cramer](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-though-mountains-fall-by-dale-cramer/) - Though Mountains Fall shares the story of two of Caleb's daughters, Miriam and Rachel, and the men they love. And their sisterly bond that will stand "though mountains fall".
- [Let God Make it Plain](https://janetsketchley.ca/let-god-make-it-plain/) - Perhaps only the Apostle Paul would have the confidence in the soundness of his teaching to be able to say this.
- [Review: The Halcyon Dislocation, by Peter Kazmaier](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-halcyon-dislocation-by-peter-kazmaier/) - An entire island, ripped out of our current space-time and planted on another planet. Adventure, danger and intrigue...
- [When Jesus Prays for Us](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-jesus-prays-for-us/) - Jesus didn't pray for the disciples' protection. He prayed "that your faith should not fail." What does that mean for us?
- [Review: Wrecked, by Jeff Goins](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-wrecked-by-jeff-goins/) - This is a book I'll go back to again. I need the reminder that life's not about me. I need the reminder to do the hard things and to grow.
- [Putting our Faith in Jesus](https://janetsketchley.ca/putting-our-faith-in-jesus/) - It's an active trust, the same as we would sit in a chair or step onto a bridge. We place our faith in Jesus Christ.
- [Review: Freeheads, by Kerry Nietz](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-freeheads-by-kerry-nietz/) - Freeheads is a fun read and a good end to the DarkTrench series, perhaps my favourite book of the three.
- [God's Good News](https://janetsketchley.ca/gods-good-news/) - Think for a minute about this good news:
- [Review: The Knitting Fairy, by Jaime Marsman](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-knitting-fairy-by-jaime-marsman/) - The Knitting Fairy is a light-hearted mystery that knitters are sure to love.
- [Kimberley Payne, author of Trees of the Book](https://janetsketchley.ca/kimberley-payne-author-of-trees-of-the-book/) - Kimberley Payne is a versatile author and speaker who first visited this blog in 2011 to talk about her book, Fit for Faith. Kimberley has written for adults on such topics as fitness, faith, dreams and child abuse. Her newest project is a children's activity book, Trees of the Book—Learning from God's Creation. Janet: Welcome
- [Believing the Lord](https://janetsketchley.ca/believing-the-lord/) - Abram knows the facts. Abram knows God. Abram believes. And that's all God wants here: believing faith.
- [Review: Speaking From Among the Bones, by Alan Bradley](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-speaking-from-among-the-bones-by-alan-bradley/) - Although Flavia is a "child sleuth" there's a rich depth to the stories that make them satisfying to (and designed for) adults. I like the humour and the word choices, and Flavia's fixation with chemicals and poisons.
- [Our Shepherd](https://janetsketchley.ca/our-shepherd/) - Our Shepherd is with us, resourceful to nourish us, powerful to defend and rescue, wise in His leading and rewarding us for following.
- [Review: Sinking Deeper, by Steve Vernon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-sinking-deeper-by-steve-vernon/) - This is a fun YA novel, heartwarming in places, and with plenty of humour. It also has plenty of depth, and the characters are delightful
- [Taking God for Granted](https://janetsketchley.ca/taking-god-for-granted/) - It takes discipline and intentional effort to keep a strong, daily connection with our God. There are so many distractions and drains on our time.
- [Review: Hill of Great Darkness, by H. C. Beckerr](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-hill-of-great-darkness-by-h-c-beckerr/) - There's much to like about this story. The technology is clever and plausible, the spacecraft itself is funded privately instead of being tied to a particular government's agenda, there's a terrorist threat, there are interesting characters, and there are surprises.
- [Quiet Times with God](https://janetsketchley.ca/quiet-times-with-god/) - Where do we find wisdom? From God, and through His Book. We need a daily quiet time with Him, to read, pray, listen and learn.
- [Review: Wonders Never Cease, by Tim Downs](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-wonders-never-cease-by-tim-downs/) - Wonders Never Cease is a comedy of errors as we watch Kemp dig himself in farther and farther. And it’s a gentle romance as Natalie begins to see the truth about Kemp and to notice Matt’s kindness.
- [Cheerful Hearts](https://janetsketchley.ca/cheerful-hearts/) - I've had both a cheerful heart and a broken spirit. I much prefer the cheerful heart!
- [Review: Then, There's Love, by Rena Manse](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-then-theres-love-revealing-by-rena-manse/) - Then, There's Love is an interracial Christian romance with strong characters and edgy romantic content. Ashley and Aaron stayed in my imagination after the story ended.
- [Review: How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy, by Orson Scott Card](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-how-to-write-science-fiction-and-fantasy-by-orson-scott-card/) - If you’re going to write (or are writing) in the speculative genres, How to Write Science Fiction and Fantasy is an essential resource. If not, you’re still likely to find something helpful in the second half of the book.
- [A Symphony of Praise](https://janetsketchley.ca/a-symphony-of-praise/) - Imagine what this would sound and look like in the heavenly realms: everything reflecting praise and glory to God our Creator and Sustainer.
- [Review: Whirlpool, by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-whirlpool-by-lorena-mccourtney/) - I really enjoyed this novel, the first in the Julesburg Mysteries series. It has a more serious feel than Lorena McCourtney's Ivy Malone series or her new mystery, Dying to Read, but there are still light-hearted turns of phrase to bring a smile.
- [Hurtful Names, Hope-filled Names](https://janetsketchley.ca/hurtful-names-hope-filled-names/) - The next time someone identifies good in you, instead of thinking how far short you fall from perfection in that area, can you recognize a spark of the good?
- [To Know God](https://janetsketchley.ca/to-know-god/) - We have the Bible to teach us about God, but we need to be careful to read all of it instead of focusing on what we "get" or on what makes us feel good.
- [Review: The Superlative Stream, by Kerry Nietz](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-superlative-stream-by-kerry-nietz/) - Sandfly has a distinctive voice that I enjoy. He’s funny, direct and honest about his shortcomings. He occasionally speaks to the reader, adding to the conversational feel of his narrative.
- [What Pleases God?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-pleases-god/) - What does God ask us to do? Save ourselves? Restore and bind up ourselves? Name the stars and feed the wildlife?
- [Review: Vanished, by Irene Hannon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-vanished-by-irene-hannon/) - Vanished is more of a puzzle-type mystery than an action-heavy suspense novel, and it doesn’t really get tense until the end. I enjoyed watching Moira and Cal discover clues and chip away at the solution.
- [Piercing the Gloom](https://janetsketchley.ca/piercing-the-gloom/) - I wonder how much easier the night would have been if I’d counted the prayer answered as soon as I prayed it.
- [Working with Purpose](https://janetsketchley.ca/working-with-purpose/) - It’s different when we don’t have an overriding sense of calling or mission, or if we don’t have a felt purpose or deadline.
- [Review: Duke the Chihuahua Writes! by Donna Fawcett](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-duke-the-chihuahua-writes-by-donna-fawcett/) - In 67 short chapters, the book covers the basics that beginners need to know: research, queries, self-editing, managing submissions, handling critiques and rejections, genres, characters, and more.
- [To See God](https://janetsketchley.ca/to-see-god/) - But God’s been suggesting to me that there’s more to vision than just seeing the next step in His plan.
- [Review: The Alloy of Law, by Brandon Sanderson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-alloy-of-law-by-brandon-sanderson/) - This may be my favourite Brandon Sanderson book yet, possibly because it’s a bit faster-paced and still has his trademark threads of humour.
- [Rock-Solid Security](https://janetsketchley.ca/rock-solid-security/) - Defeat is when we get our eyes off God. Victory is continuing to trust in spite of what we see, hear, feel, experience.
- [Review: Daughter of Light, by Morgan L. Busse](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-daughter-of-light-by-morgan-l-busse/) - The story drew me in, the world-building is detailed, and I liked Rowen, Nierne and their friends. The Word is a clear representation of Jesus, and those who follow Him are realistic in their struggles.
- [Cookies and Mangers](https://janetsketchley.ca/cookies-and-mangers/) - All I wanted was to bake something nice for my family, and suddenly I was dealing with a "take every thought captive and don't feel sorry for yourself" moment.
- [What if Jesus Hadn't Come?](https://janetsketchley.ca/what-if-jesus-hadnt-come/) - What if Jesus hadn't come? But He did. He took our side – He came – and so we live.
- [When the Wait is Long](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-the-wait-is-long/) - Are you waiting today? God hasn't forgotten, or changed His mind, or discovered He can't do what He promised.
- [Joy Under Pressure](https://janetsketchley.ca/joy-under-pressure/) - Doing it God’s way brings joy and life in the midst of stress. What’s not to like?
- [Review: A Star Curiously Singing, by Kerry Nietz](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-a-star-curiously-singing-by-kerry-nietz/) - A Star Curiously Singing is a fast read, with twists, turns, humour, faith and danger. It’s a good story, and Sandfly really makes the novel for me. He’s an engaging character with a distinctive voice.
- [Obedient Thoughts](https://janetsketchley.ca/obedient-thoughts/) - Keeping our thoughts in line...
- [Review: The God of All Comfort, by Hannah Whitall Smith](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-god-of-all-comfort-by-hannah-whitall-smith/) - I found much to bless, encourage and strengthen me in The God of All Comfort. Some things I didn’t quite accept, and I’m not sure if I didn’t understand them or if I take a different view.
- [Interview: Tadeo Turtle](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-tadeo-turtle/) - I've posted author interviews before, but today’s my first fictional-character interview. (Not, of course, that our guest thinks he’s fictional.) Allow me to introduce TADEO Turtle. He pronounces his name TAD-ay-OH, and I believe we can also call him TAD. Janet: Tadeo, welcome. I’m quite fond of turtles and pleased to meet you. What kind
- [Not About Us](https://janetsketchley.ca/not-about-us/) - What is it about humans that we always want to make it about us? And about outward, not inward, and doing, not being?
- [Review: Worth its Weight in Old, by K.D. Hays](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-worth-its-weight-in-old-by-k-d-hays/) - I really enjoyed K.D. Hays’ writing style in this cozy mystery. The novel is funny and a fast read. It’s as much about the characters as about the mystery
- [Surrounded by Glory](https://janetsketchley.ca/surrounded-by-glory/) - The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1, NLT* My part of Canada is just heading into winter’s cold. We have crisp mornings with each grass blade sheathed in white and with cars covered in etched patterns of frost. The change is new enough that I might see mist
- [Review: Spinneret, by Timothy Zahn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-spinneret-by-timothy-zahn/) - Spinneret, by Timothy Zahn (ebook version from Open Road Integrated Media, 2012) In the year 2016, Earth’s first starship sets out on Project Homestead: a mission to find a planet to colonize. They soon discover a problem: the habitable planets are already taken! The best the humans can do is to lease a planet nobody
- [Benefits of the ACTS Prayer](https://janetsketchley.ca/benefits-of-the-acts-prayer/) - We don't need a formula to approach God, but it can be good to have a guideline to keep from forgetting anything important.
- [The Kindness of God](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-kindness-of-god/) - The kindness of God has been on my mind a lot lately, and the depth of love He inspires when we see how good He is to us.
- [Review: The Word Reclaimed, by Steve Rzasa](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-word-reclaimed-by-steve-rzasa/) - The Word Reclaimed, by Steve Rzasa (Marcher Lord Press, 2009) It’s 2602 and humans have developed interstellar travel and colonized planets. Major power belongs to the Realm of Five, with dissenters living on the fringes as Expatriates. The other players in this universe are the Martians, and I’m not clear if they’re humans who lived
- [Obeying Because We Trust](https://janetsketchley.ca/obeying-because-we-trust/) - We may struggle with obeying God, but we never need worry about the quality of His leadership. He’s not like a human leader who may be mistaken or manipulative.
- [Review: When Will the Dead Lady Sing? by Patricia Sprinkle](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-when-will-the-dead-lady-sing-by-patricia-sprinkle/) - The characters, Christian and non, are real, feeling people. Some are a bit eccentric, as you’d expect in a humour-tinged southern mystery. They fit with Patricia Sprinkle’s delightful voice (as spoken through first person narrator, Mac).
- [Fog](https://janetsketchley.ca/fog/) - I love to walk in the fog. My world shrinks, cocooned in a soft, grey blanket. I feel peaceful and secure. Given that I live in Atlantic Canada's coastal region, that's probably a good thing. Fog simply is. It has no intent, benevolent or malicious. Our individual natures shape how it affects us. Some thrive
- [Choosing to Believe God](https://janetsketchley.ca/choosing-to-believe-god/) - When what we see and what God says don't match.
- [Review: Murder a Cappella, by James R. Callan and Diane Bailey](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-murder-a-cappella-by-james-r-callan-and-diane-bailey/) - Murder a Cappella is the first barbershop-themed mystery I’ve read, and the authors do a fine job of balancing the intricate behind-the-scenes world of the women’s international competition with the unfolding mystery and clues. The solution took me by surprise.
- [Transplanted to Flourish](https://janetsketchley.ca/transplanted-to-flourish/) - It's amazing that God would take humans in all our messiness, clean us and label us "godly," and transplant us into His own house -- into His presence.
- [Review: Trading in Danger, by Elizabeth Moon](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-trading-in-danger-by-elizabeth-moon/) - I’m looking forward to the rest of the books in this series. I want to see how some of the ongoing plot threads work out, and I enjoy watching Ky in action. She’s a strong female hero and I like her style.
- [Masquerade: Am I a Fraud? Guest Post by Deb Elkink](https://janetsketchley.ca/masquerade-am-i-a-fraud-guest-post-by-deb-elkink/) - MASQUERADE: AM I A FRAUD? Guest Post by Deb Elkink My character Ebenezer MacAdam owns Incognito Costume Shop and individually recommends rentals based on a client’s personal character. He says, I’d like to think the purpose of my costumes has been to reveal the real in this masked and disguised generation. But on a grander
- [Living Rest](https://janetsketchley.ca/living-rest/) - Rest. Soul-rest, rest from anxiety and striving. The kind of rest implied in “Be still and know that I am God.” How do we get it?
- [Review: Double Blind, by Brandilyn Collins](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-double-blind-by-brandilyn-collins/) - Double Blind is a page-turning, bedtime-delaying read. The plot is fast, believable and nicely convoluted.
- [In the Hard Times](https://janetsketchley.ca/in-the-hard-times/) - Trouble is alive and well, and what do we do about it? We can't wish it away, and we can't turn into whiners. Here are three posts and a song that pointed me in the right direction this week:
- [Where the Heart is](https://janetsketchley.ca/where-the-heart-is/) - Lord, through all the generations you have been our home! Psalm 90:1, NLT* My Bible labels this psalm “a prayer of Moses, the man of God.” Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery to wander in the wilderness en route to the Promised Land. These people had no geographical home, but God’s presence led
- [Confident in God](https://janetsketchley.ca/confident-in-god/) - Because we know Who God is, we know we’ll find the mercy and grace we need.
- [Review: Random Acts of Murder, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/random-acts-of-murder-christy-barritt/) - I had forgotten how much I enjoy Christy Barritt’s sense of humour. She’s the author of the Squeaky Clean Mystery series and other novels.
- [Guest Post: 12 Places to Find Motivation](https://janetsketchley.ca/12-places-to-find-motivation/) - Where do you find motivation when the only thing you want to do is laze around or lay your head down and have a nap?
- [Remember Our Hope](https://janetsketchley.ca/remember-our-hope/) - Christians believe that the Messiah has come. We are free. What difference will this reminder make in our days?
- [Review: The Things We Knew, by Catherine West](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-things-we-knew-catherine-west/) - Beautifully crafted and satisfying, The Things We Knew is a novel about family secrets and ties, about extending grace and finding hope.
- [Prelude to Danger Free on NoiseTrade](https://janetsketchley.ca/prelude-to-danger-free-on-noisetrade/) - Here's a new option for acquiring your free download of my Redemption's Edge bonus features ebook, Prelude to Danger. Prologues, character spotlights, and more!
- [Healthy Repentance](https://janetsketchley.ca/healthy-repentance/) - Healthy spiritual life = repenting from sin + turning to God + faith in Jesus
- [Review: Missing, by Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/missing-lisa-harris/) - A fast-paced suspense novel that starts with action and doesn’t slow down.
- [The Right Kind of Open-Mindedness](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-right-kind-of-open-mindedness/) - We need to be like the Bereans in discernment – and like Paul and Silas in teaching the truth in a way that doesn’t attack those who don’t believe it.
- [Small Steps Add Up](https://janetsketchley.ca/small-steps-add-up/) - Guest-posting at InScribe Writers Online this week, on small steps and perseverance in the writing journey. Here's the link.
- [Review: Fatal Illusions, by Adam Blumer](https://janetsketchley.ca/fatal-illusions-adam-blumer/) - Fatal Illusions is compelling suspense that includes snippets from the killer’s point of view without becoming too graphic.
- [The Word Awards](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-word-awards/) - Did you know The Word Awards, presented each June in conjunction with The Word Guild's Write Canada conference, aren't just about books? See the winners list.
- [God Hasn't Moved](https://janetsketchley.ca/god-hasnt-moved/) - When we’re hurting we can trust the God who promised to never leave us.
- [Testing our Thoughts](https://janetsketchley.ca/testing-our-thoughts/) - A template for our thoughts: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."
- [Closer to God](https://janetsketchley.ca/closer-to-god/) - How do we stay true to the Lord and continue to rely on His grace?
- [Review: Smoke and Mirrors, a romantic suspense collection](https://janetsketchley.ca/smoke-and-mirrors-romantic-suspense-collection/) - An ebook box set of “hidden identity” Christian romantic suspense novellas.
- [Review: The Beginner's Guide to Intercession, by Dutch Sheets](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-the-beginners-guide-to-intercession-by-dutch-sheets/) - What I appreciate most about this insightful and practical book is its emphasis on prayer as a way to draw nearer to God.
- [Guest Post and Interview](https://janetsketchley.ca/guest-post-and-interview/) - I've had a couple of recent opportunities to visit other sites recently. If you visit, be sure to check out the other posts. Who knows what you might find?
- [An Encourager](https://janetsketchley.ca/an-encourager/) - Barnabas reminds us to be open to God’s leading about partnerships and about encouragement.
- [Review: Unforgotten, by Kristen Heitzmann](https://janetsketchley.ca/unforgotten-kristen-heitzmann/) - These characters have a place in my heart, and I can’t wait to follow them to the series conclusion in Echoes.
- [New Bonus eBook](https://janetsketchley.ca/new-bonus-ebook/) - If you loved the Redemption's Edge series, here's a bonus. Haven't read it yet? Here's an invitation.
- [Review: Refresh, by Ron Hughes](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-refresh-by-ron-hughes/) - Refresh is a book to re-read over the years, because its truths aren’t meant for a one-shot benefit/attempt. It’s not a formula for do-it-yourself spiritual growth, but operates on the principle that “God works in us when we actively share in the process.”
- [It Takes Two](https://janetsketchley.ca/it-takes-two/) - Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honour you. Psalm 86:11, NLT* These words remind me that it takes two—God and the individual—to grow a Christian. God is the teacher, and we need to apply what we learn. We
- [Review: Harriet Beamer Takes the Bus, by Joyce Magnin](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-harriet-beamer-takes-the-bus-by-joyce-magnin/) - This is a fun summer read that prompted a lot of snorts and laughter. I have no idea if the details of various transit stations are accurate, but they’re fine for an armchair journey. And Harriet’s feistiness is inspiring.
- [Thoughts that Sting](https://janetsketchley.ca/thoughts-that-sting/) - Listen to the father of lies? Believe what he says? Why in the world would a person do that? But he makes it sound so true.
- [Turn Us Again](https://janetsketchley.ca/turn-us-again/) - Corporately, we’re a mess. Only God can rescue and restore us. Only God would want to.
- [Review: Heir to the Empire (20th Anniversary Edition), by Timothy Zahn](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-heir-to-the-empire-anniversary-edition-by-timothy-zahn/) - This is the novel credited with “reigniting the entire Star Wars publishing phenomenon” after the original movie trilogy, and Timothy Zahn rocks it.
- [Stop, Look and Listen for God](https://janetsketchley.ca/stop-look-and-listen-for-god/) - ...they did not believe God or trust him to care for them. Psalm 78:22, NLT* The Psalmist is reviewing Israel’s history, as a parable to teach the people. He looks at what God did on the journey out of Egypt and until the time of King David, and he looks at how the people repeatedly
- [The LaTisha Barnhart Mystery Series, by S. Dionne Moore](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-latisha-barnhart-mystery-series-by-s-dionne-moore/) - This is a fun, light-hearted mystery series, and I heartily recommend it.
- [Belonging](https://janetsketchley.ca/belonging/) - If the foot says, “I am not a part of the body because I am not a hand,” that does not make it any less a part of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:15, NLT* One of the lies the enemy of our souls has baited me with over the years is “You don’t belong.” Someone
- [Review: Unleash the Writer Within, by Cecil Murphey](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-unleash-the-writer-within-by-cecil-murphey/) - My copy is flagged with multiple tabs for sections I’ve marked to re-read. This is one of those books that I’d probably lend to a trusted friend, but only with a strong warning that I wanted it back.
- [Joy and Security](https://janetsketchley.ca/joy-and-security/) - King David hasn’t forgotten his enemies’ plots. But he sees God. He knows God is enough.
- [Review: Zinovy's Journey, by Ginny Jaques](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-zinovys-journey-by-ginny-jaques/) - The day after finishing the story, I caught myself wondering what was happening in their world now. It was a bit disappointing to remember I couldn’t pick up the book and read more!
- [When Joy is Scarce](https://janetsketchley.ca/when-joy-is-scarce/) - Joy has been scarce in my heart lately, but believing the truth about God can eliminate anxiety.
- [Review: Dying to Read, by Lorena McCourtney](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dying-to-read-by-lorena-mccourtney/) - Lorena McCourtney’s characters are always a treat, blending humour and eccentricities with hearts that are surprisingly real.
- [The Best Response to Trouble](https://janetsketchley.ca/the-best-response-to-trouble/) - David’s faith response, and his confident trust in God despite the circumstances, also exalts and glorifies God. Isn’t that something we can do, too?
- [Review: Dancing with Dynamite, by Tim Huff](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-dancing-with-dynamite-by-tim-huff/) - Tim Huff writes with honesty about individuals he’s met: street people, group home residents, orphans and the aged, and more. The people society tries not to see. Sometimes the deeper story is how they affected his life—and how they can touch ours.
- [Because God Said So](https://janetsketchley.ca/because-god-said-so/) - Most of us don’t have a specific, personal promise from God guaranteeing we won’t be harmed. We do have lots of promises, though.
- [Review: Cooking the Books, by Bonnie S. Calhoun](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-cooking-the-books-by-bonnie-s-calhoun/) - The characters make the novel. Between the fast-paced banter and all that’s going on in Sloane’s life, it’s a fun read. And a good mystery: who’s behind all this?
- [Thriving and Trusting](https://janetsketchley.ca/thriving-and-trusting/) - To thrive... to trust... in God.
- [Review: Nick of Time, by Tim Downs](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-nick-of-time-by-tim-downs/) - Nick of Time, by Tim Downs (Thomas Nelson, 2011) “The Bug Man is getting married on Saturday ... if his fiancée can find him.” Nick Polchak is a forensic entomologist: he studies bugs, specifically the ones attracted to corpses. One thing these bugs do is help him pinpoint the time of death. His fiancée, Alena,
- [Thankfulness as a Sacrifice?](https://janetsketchley.ca/thankfulness-as-a-sacrifice/) - Usually our prayers of thanks are a spontaneous response to something that delights us. They're sincere and heart-felt. They cost us nothing. But is there more?
- [Review: Words in the Wind, by Yvonne Anderson](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-words-in-the-wind-by-yvonne-anderson/) - When I reached the end I kept wanting to turn pages but there were no more! I’ll be eagerly waiting for book 3.
- [Hope?](https://janetsketchley.ca/hope/) - Circumstances can be fine but some worry or perceived threat will set up in my mind and steal my joy.
- [Review: Destiny's Hands, by Violet Nesdoly](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-destinys-hands-by-violet-nesdoly/) - Destiny’s Hands is the story of the Israelites’ deliverance from Egypt as seen through the eyes of a gifted young Hebrew man.
- [Where Our Hope Is](https://janetsketchley.ca/where-our-hope-is/) - How often can we honestly say our hope is in God alone?
- [Review: Death of the Couch Potato's Wife, by Christy Barritt](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-death-of-the-couch-potatos-wife-by-christy-barritt/) - Christy Barritt weaves an intriguing plot that kept me guessing until the end. Laura is a lifelike character who’s struggling emotionally, yet she’s someone we can relate to. And the mystery balances her introspection.
- [Interview: Canadian author Violet Nesdoly, part 2](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-canadian-author-violet-nesdoly-part-2/) - Welcome back to part 2 of an interview with Violet Nesdoly, multi-talented writer from British Columbia, Canada. (Click for part 1 of the interview.) Janet: Violet, last week we talked about the varieties of writing that you do. That's a lot of work! What would be the perfect writer’s lair for you? Violet: Janet, I
- [With us is God](https://janetsketchley.ca/with-us-is-god/) - Sometimes hearing the familiar re-worded or presented in a different way helps us take a fresh look—or listen.
- [Review: You Are A Writer, by Jeff Goins](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-you-are-a-writer-by-jeff-goins/) - Writing starts with believing that we're writers. That’s one of the key messages of You Are A Writer. The other is that it’ll take a lot of work and perseverance. Here again, a large chunk of the battle is mental.
- [Interview: Canadian author Violet Nesdoly](https://janetsketchley.ca/interview-canadian-author-violet-nesdoly/) - Violet Nesdoly on her writing: "it seems I’ve become more of 21st century Renaissance woman, with fingers in lots of pies."
- [What's On Your Mind?](https://janetsketchley.ca/whats-on-your-mind/) - How many times do we let our thoughts swim with negatives and complaints? We wish a conversation could have gone differently, we pick at what we didn’t like about Sunday service, we fret over grievances.
- [Review: Death of a Highland Heavyweight, by Jayne E. Self](https://janetsketchley.ca/review-death-of-a-highland-heavyweight-by-jayne-e-self/) - Death of a Highland Heavyweight is a cozy mystery with a strong sense of place and with characters who could be ordinary people like you or me.
- [Doing Life God's Way](https://janetsketchley.ca/doing-life-gods-way/) - How we conduct ourselves on the journey is perhaps more important than reaching the end. There’s more at stake than we see with human eyes.

## Pages

- [News](https://janetsketchley.ca/) - Landing page for Janet Sketchley's website. Displays recent author news.
- [Contemporary Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/contemporary-fiction/) - Index of Janet Sketchley's reviews of Contemporary fiction.
- [Mystery, Suspense, Action, Thriller](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/mystery-suspense-thriller/) - List of the mystery, suspense, action and thriller novels reviewed by Janet Sketchley on this website.
- [Green Dory Inn Mystery Series](https://janetsketchley.ca/green-dory-inn-mystery-series/) - Welcome to the Green Dory Inn, a fictional bed & breakfast set outside the real town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Meet Landon, a young Christian woman with a traumatic past. And Anna, recently widowed, who owns the inn. Meet Roy, their wisecracking elderly neighbour, and his adult grandson Bobby, who writes space novels. And meet
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- [About](https://janetsketchley.ca/about-janet/) - Janet Sketchley is a Canadian author who loves stories with strong characters, adventure and hope. This site features reviews, devotionals and features.
- [Historical Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/historical-fiction/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, by Michelle Griep (Christmas historical) Anna Finch and the Hired Gun, by Kathleen Y'Barbo (historical romance, Denver, 1880's) The Bad Reputations, by Karen V. Robichaud (Nova Scotia,
- [Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/fantasy-science-fiction-speculative/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. The Accidental Alchemist, by Gigi Pandian (Accidental Alchemist, book 1) The Alloy of Law, by Brandon Sanderson (western-style fantasy, humour) Asrian Skies, by Anne Wheeler (science fiction, Asrian Skies book 1) By
- [Christmas Fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/christmas-fiction/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, by Michelle Griep (Christmas historical) A Halifax Christmas Carol, by Steven Laffoley (Christmas historical) Cecile's Christmas Miracle, by Ruth L. Snyder (Christmas novella) The Christmas Angel Project,
- [Christian Living](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/christian-living/) - Christian living books reviewed by Janet Sketchley
- [Welcome!](https://janetsketchley.ca/welcome/) - Thank you for joining my newsletter group. First, a brief introduction: I’m Janet Sketchley, and I craft clean, faith-filled mysteries and suspense with characters who feel like friends. I’m also the author of two books of daily devotionals for Christian women, and the creator of a journal to track your next 100 reads. I write
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- [Anthologies, Features, Life Stories, Poetry](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/anthologies-life-stories/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. The Adam Quest, by Tim Stafford (profiles of scientists, views on creation) Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, by Eric Metaxas (biography) Champlain's Dream, by David Hackett Fischer (biography) Christmas with Hot Apple
- [Redemption's Edge Series](https://janetsketchley.ca/redemptions-edge-series/) - Christian suspense and romantic suspense, redemption and forgiveness, set in Canada! All three books were finalists in The Word Awards (suspense category). Each novel in the Redemption's Edge series features different characters (linked by family ties). They can be read in sequence or as stand-alones. I encourage readers to start at the beginning, because there is
- [Young Adult and Children's](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/young-adult/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. By Darkness Hid, by Jill Williamson (fantasy YA, Blood of Kings book 1) The Defenders of Practavia, by J. A. Menzies (middle-grade fantasy) Destination Unknown, by Amy Clipston (contemporary YA) In Time
- [My Books](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookshelf/) - Books by Janet Sketchley, Anthologies containing entries by Janet Sketchley
- [Writing Resources](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/writing-resources/) - Note: if you're looking for a book title that starts with "a," "an," or "the," search by the next word in the title. Abundant Rain, by Marcia Lee Laycock (devotionals, inspiration for writers) The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction, by Jeff Gerke (writing how-to) As the Ink Flows, a devotional collection for writers (devotionals,
- [Non-fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/non-fiction/) - A Year of Tenacity 365 Daily Devotions to Warm Your Spirit and Encourage Your Heart. The conversational-style insights and heart-sharing moments in A Year of Tenacity will bless and inspire. [Click cover image for more details.] Tenacity at Christmas Need a little daily encouragement this December? In the busyness and the circumstances, both good and bad, in
- [Music and Videos](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/music-and-videos/) - Note: if you’re looking for a book title that starts with “a,” “an,” or “the,” search by the next word in the title. The Advent of Christmas, by Matt Maher (CD) Better Questions, by Todd Agnew (CD) Born Again, by the newsboys (CD) Need, by Todd Agnew (CD) On Fire, by Peter Furler (CD) Pistachio,
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- [Reviews](https://janetsketchley.ca/reviews/) - I post a new review each week. To find past reviews, see the drop-down genre options from the "Reviews" tab above (If you hover over "fiction" etc, it will expand to show sub-categories), or use the search box above. Most of the books I review come from my own (or the public) library. Where review
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- [Heaven's Prey](https://janetsketchley.ca/heavens-prey/) - Book page for Heaven's Prey, a Redemption's Edge novel by Janet Sketchley

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- [Deadly Burden](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/deadly-burden/) - Obey the police and stay safe, or follow her heart and help unmask a killer? Landon Smith solved the last murder by accident—and nearly became the next victim. When a shocking death strikes her close-knit circle, can this amateur sleuth discover who wanted the town busybody dead? The dead woman knew too much about too
- [Heaven's Prey](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/heavens-prey/) - Book page for Heaven's Prey, a Redemption's Edge novel by Janet Sketchley
- [Bitter Truth](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/bitter-truth/) - Short-listed in The Word Awards 2023. Finalist in the Angel Book Awards 2022. Attempted murder. A hostile rescuer. And an amateur sleuth’s vow to catch the attacker before he strikes again. Against all odds, Landon Smith and her ordinary-hero neighbour Bobby Hawke survived a murderous plot six weeks ago. Now, she’s determined to leave solving
- [Reads to Remember (Books with Tea Edition)](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/reads-to-remember-books-with-tea-edition/) - Do you love reading? Whether it’s a book a day or a book a year, in print, digital, or audio, this reader’s journal is the perfect way to track the next hundred books in your life. Jot your reactions and reflections. Note key details: author subject format date finished rating favourite lines and more Track
- [Reads to Remember (Book Stack Edition)](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/reads-to-remember-book-stack-edition/) - Do you love reading? Whether it’s a book a day or a book a year, in print, digital, or audio, this reader’s journal is the perfect way to track the next hundred books in your life. Jot your reactions and reflections. Note key details: author subject format date finished rating favourite lines and more Track
- [Secrets and Lies](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/secrets-and-lies/) - FINALIST IN THE WORD AWARDS (SUSPENSE CATEGORY) Intimidation. Threats. A reluctant stalker. A single mother with a teenage son becomes a pawn in a drug lord's vengeance against her convict brother. Carol Daniels thinks she out-ran her enemies, until a detective arrives at her door with a warning. Minor incidents take on a sinister meaning.
- [Without Proof](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/without-proof/) - FINALIST IN THE WORD AWARDS (SUSPENSE CATEGORY) "Asking questions could cost your life." Two years after the plane crash that killed her fiancé, Amy Silver has fallen for his best friend, artist Michael Stratton. When a local reporter claims the small aircraft may have been sabotaged, it reopens Amy's grief. Anonymous warnings and threats are
- [Unknown Enemy](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/unknown-enemy-a-green-dory-inn-mystery/) - Landon Smith vowed never to return to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Despite her faith, the memories might undo her. But a shadowy figure has been skulking around the Green Dory Inn—seen only by her friend Anna. Loyalty demands she stand by this woman who’s been a second mother to her. No matter the cost. With the
- [Hidden Secrets](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/hidden-secrets/) - The secrets of Captain Hiltz may not have died with him. When Landon Smith returns to the Green Dory Inn, she finds innkeeper Anna Young still shaken by the recent vandalism and unable to cope when the inn is targeted in an online vendetta. Prickly neighbour Bobby Hawke can help with Anna’s cyber woes, but
- [A Year of Tenacity: 365 Daily Devotions](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/a-year-of-tenacity/) - 365 Daily Devotions to Warm Your Spirit and Encourage Your Heart "Tenacity" is persistence. Holding on. Not giving up. It's a quality we need as Christians, and the beautiful thing we discover as we spend time with the Lord is the depth of His tenacity toward us. We may falter, but His hold is sure,
- [Tenacity at Christmas: 31 Daily Devotions for December](https://janetsketchley.ca/books/tenacity-at-christmas-31-daily-devotions-for-december/) - Need a little daily encouragement this December? Give yourself five minutes and pour a cup of your favourite hot beverage. Let's read a Bible verse or two and remind ourselves of the Reason for the Season. In your busyness and life circumstances, good or bad... In your relationships, sweet or strained... These short, uplifting readings

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- [character sketch](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/character-sketch/)
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- [leaders](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/leaders/)
- [Patricia Bradley](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/patricia-bradley/)
- [intentional living](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/intentional-living/)
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- [lifespan](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/lifespan/)
- [Darlene Zschech](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/darlene-zschech/)
- [illness](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/illness/)
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- [human trafficking](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/human-trafficking/)
- [Pure Genius series](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/pure-genius-series/)
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- [insignificance](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/insignificance/)
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- [longing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/longing/)
- [Bible stories](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bible-stories/)
- [Gateway to Gannah](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/gateway-to-gannah/)
- [arson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/arson/)
- [Rich Bullock](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/rich-bullock/)
- [Suzanne Hartmann](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/suzanne-hartmann/)
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- [Jen Cudmore](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/jen-cudmore/)
- [Melinda Means](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/melinda-means/)
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- [weddings](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/weddings/)
- [Sheila Wray Gregoire](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sheila-wray-gregoire/)
- [Hawaii](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hawaii/)
- [transparency](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/transparency/)
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- [R.J. Anderson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/r-j-anderson/)
- [Sherry Stahl](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sherry-stahl/)
- [Ted Dekker](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ted-dekker/)
- [Davis Bunn](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/davis-bunn/)
- [sheep](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sheep/)
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- [thanksgiving](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [short stories](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/short-stories/)
- [Bratislava](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bratislava/)
- [Viking River Cruises](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/viking-river-cruises/)
- [democracy](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/democracy/)
- [Eowyn the Sheep](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/eowyn-the-sheep/)
- [vacation Bible school](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/vacation-bible-school/)
- [Lillian Duncan](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/lillian-duncan/)
- [speech pathologist](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/speech-pathologist/)
- [heart transplant patients](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/heart-transplant-patients/)
- [Kristy Cambron](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kristy-cambron/)
- [World War 2](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/world-war-2/)
- [concentration camps](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/concentration-camps/)
- [art galleries](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/art-galleries/)
- [Brandon Heath](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/brandon-heath/)
- [Bible verses](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bible-verses/)
- [Shelly Shepard Gray](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/shelly-shepard-gray/)
- [coming of age novels](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/coming-of-age-novels/)
- [suicide](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/suicide/)
- [7eventh Time Down](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/7eventh-time-down/)
- [fear of rejection](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/fear-of-rejection/)
- [Jan Wong](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/jan-wong/)
- [Thomas Froese](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/thomas-froese/)
- [Nickelback](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/nickelback/)
- [Robin Williams](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/robin-williams/)
- [idols](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/idols/)
- [trusting God](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/trusting-god/)
- [false gods](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/false-gods/)
- [globalization](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/globalization/)
- [fair trade coffee](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/fair-trade-coffee/)
- [Bruce Wydick](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bruce-wydick/)
- [workplace stress](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/workplace-stress/)
- [India Drummond](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/india-drummond/)
- [indie authors](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/indie-authors/)
- [independent publishing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/independent-publishing/)
- [self publishing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/self-publishing/)
- [author interviews](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/author-interviews/)
- [Vietnam War](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/vietnam-war/)
- [Yesterday's Tomorrow](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/yesterdays-tomorrow/)
- [Sherri Wilson Johnson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sherri-wilson-johnson/)
- [marriage](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/marriage/)
- [disillusionment](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/disillusionment/)
- [Lisa Harris](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/lisa-harris/)
- [mornings](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mornings/)
- [Randy Stonehill](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/randy-stonehill/)
- [Mondays](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mondays/)
- [Firebird saga](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/firebird-saga/)
- [Kathy Tyers](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kathy-tyers/)
- [Enclave Publishing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/enclave-publishing/)
- [Hillsong United](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hillsong-united/)
- [Amanda Andrus](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/amanda-andrus/)
- [soup](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/soup/)
- [fracking](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/fracking/)
- [Everyone's Story](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/everyones-story/)
- [Christina Fuselli](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/christina-fuselli/)
- [Ithaca](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ithaca/)
- [sailing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sailing/)
- [conflict](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/conflict/)
- [disagreement](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/disagreement/)
- [alcoholism](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/alcoholism/)
- [Steve Fee](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/steve-fee/)
- [service](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/service/)
- [offering](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/offering/)
- [rushing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/rushing/)
- [disappointment](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/disappointment/)
- [abandonment](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/abandonment/)
- [unwanted change](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/unwanted-change/)
- [Elma Schemenauer](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/elma-schemenauer/)
- [Mennonite fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mennonite-fiction/)
- [farm life](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/farm-life/)
- [faithfulness](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/faithfulness/)
- [adventure](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/adventure/)
- [Greece](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/greece/)
- [Angela Breidenbach](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/angela-breidenbach/)
- [beauty pageants](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/beauty-pageants/)
- [abundant life](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/abundant-life/)
- [elephants](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/elephants/)
- [Steve Green](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/steve-green/)
- [potential](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/potential/)
- [abilities](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/abilities/)
- [talents](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/talents/)
- [Russ Taff](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/russ-taff/)
- [cats](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/cats/)
- [Advent](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/advent/)
- [Bug Man novels](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bug-man-novels/)
- [cadaver dogs](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/cadaver-dogs/)
- [eternity](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/eternity/)
- [Christy Nockels](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/christy-nockels/)
- [spiritual discipline](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/spiritual-discipline/)
- [books](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/books/)
- [M. Craig Barnes](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/m-craig-barnes/)
- [Southern Crimes series](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/southern-crimes-series/)
- [Hidden Agenda](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hidden-agenda/)
- [Practical Faith](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/practical-faith/)
- [Beech Croft Tales](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/beech-croft-tales/)
- [international fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/international-fiction/)
- [Thomas Locke](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/thomas-locke/)
- [magic](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/magic/)
- [space travel](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/space-travel/)
- [Toronto Islands](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/toronto-islands/)
- [Roy Thomson Hall](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/roy-thomson-hall/)
- [secret admirer](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/secret-admirer/)
- [Patrick W. Carr](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/patrick-w-carr/)
- [reluctant hero](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/reluctant-hero/)
- [God's power](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/gods-power/)
- [running](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/running/)
- [character interview](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/character-interview/)
- [aging](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/aging/)
- [Kathleen Y'Barbo](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kathleen-ybarbo/)
- [Bethany Macmanus](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bethany-macmanus/)
- [thriller](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/thriller/)
- [YA fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ya-fiction/)
- [Amy C. Blake](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/amy-c-blake/)
- [Janice Dick](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/janice-dick/)
- [blog hop](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/blog-hop/)
- [Clean Indie Reads](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/clean-indie-reads/)
- [addiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/addiction/)
- [adoption](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/adoption/)
- [receiving](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/receiving/)
- [Kingdom of Heaven](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kingdom-of-heaven/)
- [HopeStreamRadio](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hopestreamradio/)
- [David Crowder Band](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/david-crowder-band/)
- [Zacchaeus](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/zacchaeus/)
- [Aaron Shust](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/aaron-shust/)
- [Ron Hughes](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ron-hughes/)
- [Renee Blare](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/renee-blare/)
- [Tandy Balson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/tandy-balson/)
- [caregivers](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/caregivers/)
- [Bobbi Junior](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bobbi-junior/)
- [Angela Hunt](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/angela-hunt/)
- [Leonberger dogs](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/leonberger-dogs/)
- [Lynette Eason](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/lynette-eason/)
- [limitations](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/limitations/)
- [Jo Saxton](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/jo-saxton/)
- [The Borrowed Book](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/the-borrowed-book/)
- [autism](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/autism/)
- [Irene Hannon](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/irene-hannon/)
- [Rob Whittaker](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/rob-whittaker/)
- [Capernwray Bible School](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/capernwray-bible-school/)
- [Halifax Keswick Convention](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/halifax-keswick-convention/)
- [Emily P. Freeman](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/emily-p-freeman/)
- [learning](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/learning/)
- [journals](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/journals/)
- [No Safe Place](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/no-safe-place/)
- [West Virginia](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/west-virginia/)
- [serial killer](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/serial-killer/)
- [bow hunting](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bow-hunting/)
- [authenticity](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/authenticity/)
- [C.S. Lakin](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/c-s-lakin/)
- [assumptions](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/assumptions/)
- [5K run](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/5k-run/)
- [Hillside2Haiti](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hillside2haiti/)
- [friendship](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/friendship/)
- [Darlene Oakley](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/darlene-oakley/)
- [discord](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/discord/)
- [Saint John New Brunswick](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/saint-john-new-brunswick/)
- [tea](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/tea/)
- [Mark Lefebvre](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mark-lefebvre/)
- [Kobo](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kobo/)
- [indie publishing](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/indie-publishing/)
- [James Scott Bell](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/james-scott-bell/)
- [Les Lindquist](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/les-lindquist/)
- [missing persons](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/missing-persons/)
- [Helena Smrcek](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/helena-smrcek/)
- [community](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/community/)
- [teamwork](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/teamwork/)
- [opportunities](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/opportunities/)
- [mistakes](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mistakes/)
- [James Callan](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/james-callan/)
- [Jake Riddle](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/jake-riddle/)
- [Eugene H. Peterson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/eugene-h-peterson/)
- [inadequacy](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/inadequacy/)
- [Charles Stanley](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/charles-stanley/)
- [problems](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/problems/)
- [motherhood](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/motherhood/)
- [Anna Eastland](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/anna-eastland/)
- [Monique LeBlanc](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/monique-leblanc/)
- [Monique Les](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/monique-les/)
- [Melanie Jean Juneau](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/melanie-jean-juneau/)
- [Overextending](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/overextending/)
- [To Do Lists](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/to-do-lists/)
- [Getting Organized](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/getting-organized/)
- [Finding Leisure Time](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/finding-leisure-time/)
- [Kickstarter](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/kickstarter/)
- [Christian music](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/christian-music/)
- [discipleship](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/discipleship/)
- [K.M. Weiland](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/k-m-weiland/)
- [second chances](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/second-chances/)
- [techno-thriller](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/techno-thriller/)
- [quantum physics](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/quantum-physics/)
- [clean reads](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/clean-reads/)
- [Devotional](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/devotional/)
- [Reviews](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/reviews/)
- [Heaven's Prey](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/heavens-prey/)
- [Wendy Elaine Nelles](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/wendy-elaine-nelles/)
- [Redemption's Edge](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/redemptions-edge/)
- [Secrets and Lies](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/secrets-and-lies/)
- [Travel](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/travel/)
- [planning](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/planning/)
- [travel tips](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/travel-tips/)
- [worry](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/worry/)
- [Mercy Me](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mercy-me/)
- [WritersOnReading](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/writersonreading/)
- [Heaven](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/heaven/)
- [Sara Goff](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/sara-goff/)
- [New York City](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/new-york-city/)
- [Bobbie Ann Cole](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/bobbie-ann-cole/)
- [Israel](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/israel/)
- [beauty](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/beauty/)
- [Scotland](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/scotland/)
- [mountains](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mountains/)
- [Frank Laubach](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/frank-laubach/)
- [Without Proof](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/without-proof/)
- [Matthew Sketchley](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/matthew-sketchley/)
- [A.H. Gabhart](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/a-h-gabhart/)
- [Steve Bell](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/steve-bell/)
- [Aeon Timeline](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/aeon-timeline/)
- [Divine intervention](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/divine-intervention/)
- [attitude adjustment](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/attitude-adjustment/)
- [answered prayer](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/answered-prayer/)
- [cleaning](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/cleaning/)
- [surprise](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/surprise/)
- [Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamom](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hot-apple-cider-with-cinnamom/)
- [ebook preorder sale](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ebook-preorder-sale/)
- [new release](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/new-release/)
- [Keith Green](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/keith-green/)
- [Karen V. Robichaud](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/karen-v-robichaud/)
- [Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hot-apple-cider-with-cinnamon/)
- [Ruth Ann Adams](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/ruth-ann-adams/)
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- [Beverlee Wamboldt](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/beverlee-wamboldt/)
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- [New Year's resolutions](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/new-years-resolutions/)
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- [ZOEgirl](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/zoegirl/)
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- [Phil Driscoll](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/phil-driscoll/)
- [Peter Kazmaier](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/peter-kazmaier/)
- [Realm Makers Conference](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/realm-makers-conference/)
- [fantasy](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/fantasy/)
- [Stephen R. Lawhead](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/stephen-r-lawhead/)
- [Catherine Castle](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/catherine-castle/)
- [Mark Batterson](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/mark-batterson/)
- [Hillsong Australia](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/hillsong-australia/)
- [A.L. Shields](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/a-l-shields/)
- [John Rutter and the Cambridge Singers](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/john-rutter-and-the-cambridge-singers/)
- [Carole Brown](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/carole-brown/)
- [research](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/research/)
- [setting priorities](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/setting-priorities/)
- [list making](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/list-making/)
- [scheduling](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/scheduling/)
- [organization](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/organization/)
- [Dana Demetre](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/dana-demetre/)
- [menopause](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/menopause/)
- [health](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/health/)
- [Peggy's Cove](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/peggys-cove/)
- [C.J. Darlington](https://janetsketchley.ca/tag/c-j-darlington/)

## Authors

- [Janet Sketchley](https://janetsketchley.ca/authors/janet-sketchley/)

## Genres

- [Inspirational](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/inspirational/)
- [Christian Living](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/christian-living-3/)
- [Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/suspense-2/)
- [Romantic Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/romantic-suspense-suspense-2/)
- [Mystery](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/mystery/)
- [Non-fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/non-fiction/)
- [Christmas](https://janetsketchley.ca/genre/christmas/)

## Series

- [Redemption's Edge](https://janetsketchley.ca/series/redemptions-edge/)
- [Green Dory Inn Mystery Series](https://janetsketchley.ca/series/green-dory-inn-mystery-series/)
- [Tenacity Christian Devotionals](https://janetsketchley.ca/series/tenacity-christian-devotionals/)

## Tags

- [Novels](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/novels/)
- [Devotionals](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/devotionals/)
- [Novellas](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/novellas/)
- [Christian fiction](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/christian-fiction/)
- [Clean reads](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/clean-reads/)
- [Mystery/suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/mystery-suspense/)
- [Suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/suspense/)
- [Romantic suspense](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/romantic-suspense/)
- [Christmas](https://janetsketchley.ca/bookstag/christmas/)