2020-06-21 19:34
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2019-06-20 02:28
I am currently working on my new book: Poetry and Quotes. The cover photo is by David Kaston.This book will have poems and quotes with images, and offers a variety of poetry on love, loss, i… Read More
2019-03-27 11:44
I am so excited to be interviewed by Cristina Isabel, Author/Poet, on her website: www.cristinaisabelauthor.com.Check out the interview on this link:https://cristinaisabelauthor.com/2019/03/… Read More
2019-01-27 03:03
For a limited time, my faith based, inspirational poetry book, LOVE WITHOUT BORDERS, is available for free as an e-book on Amazon. Link here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Without-Borders… Read More
2019-01-23 02:01
I am trying my hand at doing short video clips. It is something I have not done before and I find fun to do. This video clip includes excerpts from my upcoming short love poems collection in… Read More
2018-12-20 03:45
Lately, I am fascinated with journals and creating them to publish. I already have Hope Without Borders (Book 2 in the Without Borders Inspirational Series), a reflective journal, and my mos… Read More
2018-11-25 18:45
The Christmas season is a special time of year, and journaling is a great way to remember time spent with family and friends. A Christmas Journal has blank lined pages to fill with eve… Read More
2018-10-27 22:46
I am determined this year to write my first Christian Romance, and participating in National Novel Writing Month will help me do just that. I am serious about making this happen, since I hav… Read More
2018-08-24 03:30
2018-07-18 03:42
I have often wondered why it was so hard to get people to write a book review. What is the magic to getting reviews? Some authors get 30 to 40 reviews the day their book is published… Read More
2018-06-19 22:25
Goodreads Book Giveaway Love Without Borders by Virginia Martin Giveaway ends July 19, 2018. See the giveaway details at Goodreads… Read More
2018-06-16 16:25
You can't ever read enough books that nourish the soul. There will be a Goodreads book giveaway for Love Without Borders soon. Stay tuned Read More
2018-06-16 15:53
2018-06-01 10:00
I was deeply moved by "I'll Run Till the Sun Goes Down", by David Sandum. It is David's story of his battle with depression, and how art helped him deal with it. He is… Read More
2018-05-27 21:09
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2018-04-13 11:04
Leave a timeless legacy, with just one word.Share a word to make a difference is an initiative I started to have people share a word or words, that made a difference or had an impact in thei… Read More
2018-02-21 03:14
Love Without BordersBy Virginia MartinPublished: December 2017ISBN: 978-1540542250Genre: PoetryFormats Available For Review: Print (limited quantities, only available to qualified reviewers… Read More
2017-11-03 18:00
My upcoming poetry book, Love Without Borders, Book Three in the Without Borders Inspirational Series, is a collection of inspirational poetry scheduled to be published this month. The… Read More
2017-09-01 20:36
Goodreads Book Giveaway Faith Without Borders by Virginia Martin Giveaway ends September 30, 2017. See the giveaway details at Good… Read More
2017-06-25 23:55
Pastor Chip Ingram uses his own personal stories, as well as those of people he has encountered, to talk to us about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. He uses inspiring Psalms to bring… Read More
2017-05-14 02:00
Working Book Cover for study guideNew book cover for devotionalGod recently put in my head to change… Read More
2017-04-13 00:44
Ella Patton works at a local Walmart in a small town, far away from a loveless marriage and abusive husband. She lives one day at a time, though she feels half of her is dead, the half… Read More
2017-03-02 23:50
Goodreads Book Giveaway Hope Without Borders by Virginia Martin Giveaway ends March 12, 2017. See the giveaway details at Goodreads… Read More
2017-01-03 04:07
The question is: How do you know what your writing voice is? Does voice lead to writing ability and writing style or vice versa?First, we need to understand what our 'writing voice' is… Read More
2016-11-07 23:44
Goodreads Book Giveaway Faith Without Bordersby Virginia Martin Giveaway ends December 07, 2016. See the giveaway details at Goodread… Read More
2016-11-07 11:56
Falling For You At Christmas (a holiday novella): Shellwater Key Tales by Kristin WallaceMy rating: 4 of 5 starsFalling For You At Christmas is a sweet romance that is a fun, easy, and quick… Read More
2016-10-22 03:53
Hope Without Borders - A Reflective Journal for the Spiritual Soul (Book 2), is due to be released December 2016, just in time for the New Year. I am giving a print book of FAITH W… Read More
2016-09-21 23:02
Poetry in Motion SeriesJUST BEBe inspiredYou are going to need a bigger bucket listBe UnstoppableI will light up every room I walk intoBe ready for unforgettable momentsOn to the "CAN DO"Be… Read More
2016-08-28 21:27
My first experience in learning the writing craft was attending a writing class several years ago. The class was taught by B.J. Tiernan, author of Standing On A Whale. She h… Read More
2016-07-20 02:17
1. Write from your heart2. Choose your words carefully3. Have a meaning and a message4. Connect to the reader5. Draw from experiences6. Let it be inspirational/motivational7. Make it ea… Read More
2016-07-18 02:18
(Inspirational Series)Joel Osteen is a well-known pastor and speaker. His church is the LakewoodChurch in Houston, Texas. I find his messages to be inspirational, comforting and uplifting. I… Read More
2016-07-13 02:17
Returning for Valentine's by Victoria PinderMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI loved this short, entertaining, sweet romance. It was a fun to read story, with a message to never give up on love. View… Read More
2016-06-21 02:23
I am currently working on an inspirational poetry book, romance novella, a spiritual journal and a study guide for my devotional.These are the tentative book covers for each:Seasons: Poetry… Read More
2016-06-06 10:57
Goodreads Book Giveaway Faith Without Borders by Virginia Martin Giveaway ends July 06, 2016. See the giveaway details at Goodreads… Read More
2016-05-30 16:40
Warren and his wife Cheryl live in West Kansas. They have a grown son and daughter and another daughter still at home. Warren and Cheryl have ministered with churches in Florida, Wyoming and… Read More
2016-05-27 02:25
Written Works Collection: PoetryGive Yourself Permission To:Laugh out loudEnjoy the crowdDo a little danceGive life a chanceSleep in lateVegetateFall in loveNot work so hardLove yourselfNot… Read More
2016-05-19 02:32
Rebecca Avery is a college student who does not have much self confidence, sees herself as ordinary, and keeps to herself most of the time. She has a roommate in college, Holly, who to Rebec… Read More
2016-05-04 02:09
Sara Hodon’s work has appeared in History, Harrisburg Magazine, Young Money, and WritersWeekly.com. She is also a weekly columnist for Online Dating Magazine. Visit her blog at ht… Read More
2016-03-17 03:50
My devotional, Faith Without Borders, is being promoted by America Star Books (www.americastarbooks.pub) at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books,next month on April 9th&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-01-12 01:06
Read the book that started it all...The gruesome, bizarre murder of college student, Jill Brannigan, sets off a series of events to find the serial killer known as "Venus de Milo". Li… Read More
2015-12-07 02:00
Enter for a chance to win a copy of my devotional, Faith Without Borders on Goodreads.***Click the book to enter the giveaway*** Read More
2015-11-28 15:51
I hope you had an opportunity to check out my new book, Faith Without Borders. It is a unique devotional because I include affirmations, prayers, and poems, along with readings, bible v… Read More
2015-11-23 02:41
"FAITH WITHOUT BORDERS" is a devotional with simple readings, uplifting bible verses and points for reflection to encourage you to step out in faith. It will be published in November… Read More
2015-11-23 01:59
The day is finally here to release my devotional, Faith Without Borders. It is very exciting for me as a first time author. This devotional is very dear to my heart because I sha… Read More
2015-11-23 01:55
Writing Class Notes: Beginning Hooks - Strategies to use to catch your reader's attention. This is a post from my former blog "The Writer Today". I have added some new examples of begi… Read More
2015-11-23 01:34
My name is Ana Virginia Martin, and I use Virginia Martin as my author name. I am a Christian woman who does her best to serve, trust, and obey God. Jesus Christ is my Savi… Read More
2015-08-13 09:49
Lance Stavros is a doctor, who is an emotionally unavailable loner, with a death wish. He refuses to delve into the "skeletons in the closet" that keep him from living a fulfilled life. His… Read More
2015-08-04 23:54
Do you base your characters on people you know, or wish to know?I always base my characters on people I know. In my novel, Standing On A Whale, some of my characters are based on a… Read More
2015-07-23 10:00
Title: Of Demons & StonesAuthor: Anne L. ParksGenre: Romantic SuspenseTour Host: DRC PromotionsSynopsis:Kylie Tate is highly successful and focused on her future. No one sees the fear th… Read More
2015-07-08 00:09
Writing Class Notes: 8 Types Of FictionI was enlightened, when I took a writing class, as to the many types of fiction there are to read, as well as write. They are based on word count… Read More
2015-06-28 19:29
What path do you want your reader to walk when you write? How far do you want them to see, and how much focus are you going to give them into the characters in the story? The more I de… Read More
2015-06-07 00:12
Faith Without Borders Devotional1. Book Release : Fall, 2015 2. Cover Art by Maria Tusa.3. Title name was inspired by the song, Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) by HillSong United.4. Part o… Read More
2015-04-21 02:07
Our Daily Boost, by Pastor Clifford Manie and his wife Brigette, is uplifting and inspirational. They use stories and their own life events to illustrate and share God's word. In so doing, P… Read More
2015-04-14 00:39
I read "Life's Little Instruction Book" by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. a little while ago. It was an inspiration for me to write my own life's little instructions: things I learned, experien… Read More
2015-04-08 00:27
This poem titled, God Sees Me Through, was inspired by my feelings of helplessness, loneliness, and despair. Almost six years ago, God sent me an angel, Naomi, to rescue me from the abyss I… Read More
2015-04-01 00:56
1. Push away the thoughts that make you sad and focus on the happy, inspiring, motivating things that comfort your soul.2. Do not hold back from doing what you want: Now, not later. Th… Read More
2015-02-24 01:20
I played around with some familiar quotes/phrases and added variations of the word "write" to give them a twist:1. It is writing time somewhere2. Please do not stop the writing3. Show me the… Read More
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