The 12 Authors of Christmas Final Bonus, the lovely Tricia Goyer

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Please welcome friend and author, Tricia Goyer. I’ve known Tricia for several years now and she is one person I always look forward to seeing at writer’s conferences or retreats. Her warm smile and love for others wins everyone over. Welcome, Tricia. Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember being an angel in a Christmas pageant and my …

The ninth 12th Author of Christmas – Jill Nelson

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Hi everyone! Please welcome my friend and fabo author, Jill Nelson. She writes intrigue-adventure-romance stories that spark the reader’s faith. I’m honored to have her stop by the Christmas tour! Let’s read about Jill’s Christmas memories. Tell us about your first Christmas memory? This isn’t my earliest memory, but it was something I was reminiscing about just the other day. …

Continuing The 12 Authors of Christmas with DiAnn Mills!

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Please welcome my friend, author and special encourager, DiAnn Mills. I met DiAnn in ’97 at Write-To-Publish. She was pre-pubbed but about to sell her first Heartsong Presents. We hit it off and spent every evening (or was it morning) walking the track at Wheaton for exercise and conversation. DiAnn has been a huge encouragement to me. I joined American …

The 12 Autors of Christmas, Terri Blackstock!

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Today we’re hearing from my friend and award winning author, Terri Blackstock. And, as a bonus, today is Terri’s birthday. Be sure to send her birthday greetings. The picture to the left is Terri as Celebrity Grand Marshall of the Clinton, Mississippi Christmas Parade in 2006. “I was riding with the Grand Marshall and his granddaughter. Notice how excited the …

The 6th Author on a 12ish Author Tour – Kristen Heitzmann!

Rachel HauckChristmas memories, Christy award, Colorado, fiction, Kristen Heitzmann, snow, traditions 3 Comments

Welcome author and friend Kristen Heitzmann, and share her Christmas Memories. Kristen, thanks for stopping by! Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember walking to church in the dark, wearing scratchy tights and mittens, and the way the whole sanctuary glowed when we stepped inside. (rh: Ooo, I had a pair of those same tights!) Growing up, did …

The 12 Authors of Christmas welcomes Deborah Raney

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Please welcome friend and author, Deborah Raney. I met Deb almost seven years ago on an email loop for writers, then in person at a conference. She’s always kind and beautiful, and a great source of encouragement to all writers. Welcome, Deb! Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember the Christmas Eve service at the little country church …

The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour Continues with Janelle Schneider

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Please greet and meet author and friend, Janelle Scheinder. While some of you may not be familiar with Janelle’s name, she’s been in the biz many years, first publishing in ’93! Welcome, Janelle. My first Christmas memory is of the Christmas when I was 14. It was the first time we celebrated Christmas as a family, and I remember how …