October 2018 FamilyFiction
In this issue: CONTEMPORARY author Karen Kingsbury talks about the newest additions to the Baxter Family–and their upcoming TV series. CHILDRENS authors Tony and Lauren Dungy share the hearts behind a new series of children’s books. SUSPENSE author Robin Caroll shares the life lessons percolating beneath her new series.
We also have news regarding the Christy Awards and Mister Rogers, plus interviews with Amish author Kim Vogel Sawyer, Contemporary author Amy K. Sorrells, Historical author Suzanne Woods Fisher, Romance author Susan Anne Mason, Speculative author Ted Dekker, and Suspense author DiAnn Mills. All that PLUS Bestsellers and more than 30 new Christian books and movies!
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Features
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Karen Kingsbury
Karen updates us on the Baxter Family TV series, her latest novel, and upcoming children’s series—and reveals the best thing readers can do to support their favorite authors…
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Tony Dungy
Tony explains the origins of the Team Dungy childrens books, shares how the series fits into the larger vision of their ministry, and reveals their heart for as advocates for adoption…
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Robin Caroll
Robin talks about the new series, explains why the location is key, and reveals what to expect from the future books.
News
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Family Fiction Staff
Winners in nine fiction categories to be revealed at The Christy Award Gala this November in Nashville.
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Family Fiction Staff
Animated video imagines the Presbyterian minister and TV host singing and walking among the miniature town from the opening credits of the original show.
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Ellie Holcomb
Children’s EP Sing: Creation Songs out in September, children’s book Who Sang the First Song? releases in October.
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Liz Tolsma
True Colors will explore true, riveting stories of American criminal activity layered in historical romantic suspense.
Department Spotlights
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Kim Vogel Sawyer
Kim shares the particular way that Old Order Mennonites view infertility, the real-life ghost town that inspired the novel’s setting, and why the book was written in memory of a dear friend…
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Amy K. Sorrells
The author shares why her novel tackles such serious issues, the importance of talking openly about our struggles, and how her faith impacts her stories…
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Suzanne Woods Fisher
Suzanne explains the changes her characters have gone through over the series, shares her favorite new character, and reveals the inspiration for her surprising plot…
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Susan Anne Mason
The author gives us some background on the novel’s period setting, explains how the book sets the stage for the series, and shares the overall theme of the book…
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Ted Dekker
Ted reveals his master plan behind the new series, shares why seals play such an important role, and explains why Thomas Hunter needed to help Rachelle save him…
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DiAnn Mills
DiAnn shares the research behind the book, reveals the most difficult part of writing about the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group, and explains the role that faith plays in the novel…
New Releases
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Amanda Flower
Check out more than 30 new and recent releases in Christian books and DVDs! Includes titles from Karen Kingsbury, Ted Dekker, Beth Wiseman, Lynn Austin, Janice Cantore, Shelley Shepard Gray, and more!
