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 Welcome
to my website!
Thanks for stopping by. If you enjoy reading inspiring, heartwarming
stories about everlasting love, enduring friendships, and
families united and held together by God’s love, then
you’ve come to the right place.
For more information about my books, go to
the Readers’ page or
click on the covers at the left. You will find excerpts for
each book, articles tying into the themes, delicious recipes,
interesting interviews, and ordering information.
Click over to my Photos, News, and
Awards page
for some fun photos from book signings and writers’ conferences. You’ll
also see a list of my books, articles, and awards there.
The Meet Carrie page will give you a chance to get to know a little more about
me and my family. I love to show off my kids and grandkids, so please check it
out.
If you are an aspiring author, then check
out my Writers' page with writing tips, answers to
frequently asked questions including how to become a published
author, and great links for writers.
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This past September I traveled to
Minneapolis, MN for the annual American Christian Fiction
Writers Conference. Over 400 published and aspiring
authors came together for three days of workshops,
networking, worship, and appointments with editors
and agents. ACFW also sponsored a huge book signing
at the Mall of America with over 100 Christian fiction
authors. I shared a table with fellow Love Inspired
author, Missy Tippens, and we had a great time meeting
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| One of the highlights of the ACFW
conference was the award banquet on Saturday night.
I was especially excited to attend because my novella,
Moonlight and Mistletoe in A Big Apple Christmas, was
a finalist in the ACFW book of the Year Contest in
the novella category. Sitting with my friend Cathy
Gohlke helped calm my nerves and enjoy the evening. |
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After a delicious dinner, it was
a thrill to see my book and photo go up on the big
screen and then hear my name called as the second place
winner. |
| I’m thankful for my editor
Rebecca Germany and all the folks at Barbour who have
given me the opportunity to publish several of my stories.
It was a wonderful evening that boosted my confidence
and motivated me to keep writing! |
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What Carrie has read recently and recommends:
Fiction
I Have Seen Him in the Watchfires by
Cathy Gohlke — The sequel to William Henry Was
A Fine Name and
a touching Civil War story.
Sweet Water Gap by Denise Hunter — A
romantic story about forgiveness and second chances.
The
Face by Angela Hunt — A fast paced story with mystery
and deep meaning.
Love Finds You in Romeo Colorado by Gwen
Faulkenberry — A
delightful romance which is Gwen’s debut novel.
Never
a Bride by Rene Gutteridge and Cheryl McKay — very
unique story that makes you appreciate your personal relationship
with God.
Healing Waters by Nancy Rue and Steve
Arterburn — Healing
fiction that tells a woman’s journey toward healing
and new life.
Many of my favorite novelists
are also avid gardeners. Please visit Deb
Raney's Novel Garden blog to see several beautiful
gardens and the authors who tend them. You can
take a peek at my garden there, too. |
Non-Fiction
It's Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
— A Bible study on the Book of Esther.
What’s
Age Got to Do with It by Robin McGraw
— Health,
fitness, and lifestyle advice for women over 50.
Nellie Bly by Brooke
Kroeger
— The biography of a daring
turn-of-the-century female reporter.
Cultivating Contentment — From
the Women of Faith study guide series with intro
by Luci Swindoll.
“Love
always protects, always trusts, always hopes,
always perseveres. Love never fails.”
—I Corinthians 13:7-8
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I am a member of ACFW and I recommend it for all aspiring and
published novelists.
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