BELIEVING IN HOPE by Stephanie Perry Moore In this second book of the Yasmin Peace series family tensions and school unrest sore to a fever pitch. A school counselor starts a club for 8th grade girls: The LIGHT club, which deals with major issues: gangs, depression, teen suicide, self-esteem, etc. Yasmin discovers that there is [...]
“Game. Set. Match.” by Damainion Ewell An expecting mother and father are in the delivery room. As the snow drifts and the blustery wind chills the air, a warming calm wards off the frost. An evening of solidarity is upon the family. Pacing to and fro across the room is a man longing for the [...]
Each Friday, this month on Written Voices Blog, we will be highlighting authors who write for teens or young adults. Author Tiffany L. Warren is known for her recent book release, The Bishop’s Daughter, and two other acclaimed Christian Fiction novels. This month, she enters the growing Young Adult authors arena with her first novel [...]
The List by Sherri Lewis The List by Sherri Lewis is the tale of best girlfriends, Michelle, Angela, Lisa, Vanessa and Nicole, on a search for “The One”. All but one of the group has experienced what she believes to be intimate love and the loss that occurs as a result of the relationship ending.
One Lady Pastor’s Perspective by Pastor Natalie A. Francisco, Ed. D. What are the implications of being a female pastor in the 21st century? To be quite honest, both the best and the worst prevail at the same time. Incredible joys juxtaposed by the incredulous jeers of others who even in this day and time [...]
CHILDREN OF INCARCERATED PARENTS: HELPING THE SILENT VICTIMS By Dr. Henrie M. Treadwell When Katia Dukes was nine, her father was arrested for killing her mother and sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison. As her father was escorted from the courtroom, young Katia became another silent victim — a child with an [...]
Surrendering All By Kimberly Cash-Tate “I am the Lord who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans…” (Genesis 15:7). I used to think Abram didn’t have much to leave behind. I pictured him living in a tent in the middle of a desert when God called him. He could easily pick up and go. [...]
Run, Jeremiah, Run by Mabel Elizabeth Singletary Nine year old Jeremiah Jones is a born runner. He runs faster than most boys his age. Trouble is ever since his grandmother’s passing his running has been getting him in trouble. When he’s sad or stressed, he runs. His running helps him cope with the loss of [...]
Words are the most powerful vehicle of expression on the earth. God has given man this unique ability as we are made in His image to have power, authority and dominion. Words are invisible containers of power that are released from the heart of the individual who is speaking. Is faith or fear the force [...]
A word of caution when deciding to get someone to edit or proofread your book: Don’t get your mother, friend, or sister to edit your book unless they are professional editors! When it comes to editing your book, you should not cut any corners. A professional-looking book should have the expertise of a professional editor. [...]
The storms of life in this world have reached beyond the crisis mode. At every turn there is something occurring to attack the Believer. In every situation from sickness, disease and financial stress, there is an increase in the intensity of the attack of the enemy. The focus and pressure would crush the strength that [...]
Tips from a Self-Publishing Newbie by Adrienne Thompson Newbie, first-timer, novice, freshman–all distinctions assigned to writers like myself, but there is yet another label that can be attached to me–published author. I self-published my first novel in July of this year and have even sold my books at a respectable pace (and not just to [...]
