Category Archives: Faith-centered stories

Gladys Aylward: The Little Woman

Posted on June 12, 2020 by

Since the first time I saw it on TV as a teenager, one of my favorite movies has been “Inn of the Sixth-Happiness”, with Ingrid Bergman, Curt Jürgens and Robert Donat.  I bought a VHS tape of it when as … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Rose Fresquez and First Site

Posted on May 18, 2020 by

This month, I’ve invited another member of the Sweet Critique Group, my subgroup of the Writing Gals Critique Group, to highlight some of her writing and share a bit of her journey to publication. Rose is a busy mom, but … Continue reading →

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Guest: Donna Feyen, “More Than a Review”

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

We write here at 4F, 1 H. We have in guest authors talking about writing their books, so after some years, I thought I would turn the tables and bring in someone who reviews books all the time. Please welcome … Continue reading →

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Tod Edit, or Not To Edit – Testimonials

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

In my travels around the world… of reading, I have encountered the world of short, testimonial anthologies. Most of you are familiar at least with the premise of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books: people submit their personal stories … Continue reading →

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“Isn’t It a Wonder?”

Posted on December 27, 2019 by

“Free Week” again here and with it having been Christmas week, this year is anything  but free for me. Family members are spreading, and I feel the need to make Christmas happy as long as I can for all of … Continue reading →

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Big Points That I Have Learned in Life

Posted on August 9, 2019 by

What have I learned so far in life? A great deal I have had many people around me, I have lived in many places, and as my mother would say, I’m no spring chicken. In fact, I seem to now … Continue reading →

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Life-Long-Learner

Posted on August 8, 2019 by

What I’ve Learned About Life So Far By Jeff Salter Having been quite sure – when I was a teen – that I knew just about everything worth knowing… the most significant thing I’ve learned since that point is that … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: Pamela S. Thibodeaux and Love in Season

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

Recently, I noticed that author Pamela S. Thibodeaux announced a brand new anthology of her own stories based on the seasons. When she shared her beautiful cover with us, I asked her to visit us once again and tell us … Continue reading →

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A Rare Review

Posted on February 8, 2019 by

In Free Weeks during recent months I have posted about how much I have gotten out of well-read audiobooks.  Well-performed audiobooks have added greatly to my pleasure and cultural knowledge, for I might never have taken the time to read through … Continue reading →

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