by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 29, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Drop To Your Knees, Kari Jobe | From My Playlist
She glanced over her shoulder, but only darkness greeted her. The heaviness in the night air prickled the hairs at the back of her neck and she ran faster. Who was chasing her? She stumbled on the loose rocks and fell forward, reaching her hands out to brace for...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 22, 2018 | ACFW, Darlene L. Turner, Writing Book Reviews: Help or Hindrance? | Writing World
Note: This post first appeared on American Christian Fiction Writers site. Five stars, four stars, or one star? What’s the best rating to give a book? Or should we even be doing book reviews? This is a question I ask myself quite often. Why? Because writing book...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 15, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Jaime Jo Wright, Spooky Tale, The House on Foster Hill | Book/Movie Reviews
The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright It’s 1906 and Ivy Thorpe stumbles onto an investigation of an unidentified young woman found in a tree on the grounds of the spooky house on Foster Hill. Ivy’s gentle spirit forms a bond with this woman and tries desperately...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 8, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, January ACFW New Releases | ACFW New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Her Handyman Hero by Lorraine Beatty — Reid Blackthorn arrives in Dover on a personal mission—to make sure his terminally ill brother gets a chance to meet...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 1, 2018 | Darlene L. Turner, Looking Behind | From My Playlist, Still True Today
Luke thrashed about trying to wake from his dream stupor. His chest was heavy like a loaded barbell thrust upon him, making it almost impossible to breathe. What is that noise? Luke bolted upright in his bed. Smoke filled his lungs and he gasped for air. Flames danced...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 25, 2017 | Darlene L. Turner, Silent night, Still Christmas | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
If you were only allowed to listen to one Christmas song (gasp!), what would it be? Which song stands out from your childhood memories? Brings the most emotion? Wraps Christmas up for you with a beautiful bow? That’s an easy one for me. Silent Night. For a number of...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 18, 2017 | Christmas, Darlene L. Turner, Easter, The Manger and the Cross | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jesus came at Christmas so we could celebrate Easter. That is the reason for the season. Not all the bright lights, tinsel, Santa, presents, etc. While all of that is fun—it’s not the true meaning of Christmas. Do we remember this or do we bury ourselves in...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 11, 2017 | Darlene L. Turner, Stocking Surprises | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
The house was still, we were nicely tucked into our beds, but Susan and I were wide awake. Murray was probably fast asleep. Maybe. “Can you see anything?” I said. Susan shone the flashlight toward the door, illuminating the stuffed stocking hanging on the doorknob....
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 4, 2017 | ACFW, ACFW Fiction Finder, Darlene L. Turner, December ACFW New Releases | ACFW New Releases
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....
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 27, 2017 | Breathtaking Suspense, Code of Honor, Dangerous Illusions, Darlene L. Turner, Irene Hannon | Book/Movie Reviews
Dangerous Illusions By Irene Hannon Trish Bailey has had her share of heartache but when a series of memory lapses lead to a tragic death, her life runs out of control. She soon finds herself under police scrutiny and has to defend her actions, but can she remember...
