Chad Thorton, the newest member of the team, thinks it’s time to transform from a hastily assembled gaggle of individuals to a team with a focus, a mission, and a home base. The others resist the idea . . . until they’re all targeted in their various home towns. They come together, battered and confused, to the hotel that is Chad’s chosen headquarters—but they’ll soon find out that they’re not safe even there.

Home Base (Harbingers)

Religion & Spirituality

Gerke, Jeff

Christian Books & Bibles

Amaris Media International

Artist and Craftsman As a Christian novelist, you're both. You know the soaring creativity of the Creator and the serious discipline of the artisan. And you feel the impulse to excel in each. So grab a steaming mug of your favorite hot drink and come learn the art and craft of Christian fiction from one of its master teachers. You'll learn: »» How to find your story amidst all your ideas »» How to bring your characters onstage the first time »» How to convert your telling into showing »» How to handle profane characters in Christian fiction »» How to use the dumb puppet trick »» How to write for the (approving) audience of One The Art &amp; Craft of Writing Christian Fiction is the complete school of fiction from Jeff Gerke, popular writer's conference teacher, professional book doctor, and Christian novelist. It includes and expands upon his influential Fiction Writing Tip of the Week column at WhereTheMapEnds.com. ** Christy Award-winning editor Jeff Gerke entered the Christian fiction publishing industry as a novelist. Under the pen name Jefferson Scott, Jeff has had six of his Christian novels published. He has served on the editorial staff of Multnomah, Strang Communications, and NavPress. Novels that Jeff has edited or acquired have won multiple Book of the Year awards. He is the founder and publisher of Marcher Lord Press.

The Art & Craft of Writing Christian Fiction

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Gilead Publishing

They say when you die "your whole life flashes before you." I found out the hard way...that's not quite right. Larry Skahill, author, "Dead Man Rising" A birthday celebration spearfishing with his teenage son turns into a life and death struggle as Larry Skahill was "essentially cut in half" (Kenneth Waxman, M.D., Board of Governors, American College of Surgeons) by a boat propeller. While his blood-drained, shredded body was heroically retrieved by his son, and again while paramedics and doctors tended his "level one trauma," Larry journeyed beyond death multiple times. "Dead Man Rising" presents an exciting, riveting preview into life after death. Journey with Larry past death and back to the extreme challenges to survive. Experience the struggle to rebuild a shattered life with no personal resources beyond an epic faith in God's purposes. Through this miraculous, inspirational story of hope that defies common sense and medical knowledge, you will be challenged to discover that all things happen for a reason.

Dead Man Rising: From a Watery Grave to an Incredible Life

Biographies & Memoirs

Skahill, Mr. Larry

Mock, Andrew

Leaders & Notable People

Propel Publishing

Four books in one! In PIERCING THE VEIL, A young psychic (whose ego is even more amazing than his good looks) convinces Brenda to join him in traversing the spirit world. Together they visit the Gate’s headquarters and experience the organization’s twisting and imprisoning of human souls. In HOME BASE, Chad Thorton, the newest member of the team, thinks it’s time to transform from a hastily assembled gaggle of individuals to a team with a focus, a mission, and a home base. The others resist the idea . . . until they’re all targeted in their various home towns. They come together, battered and confused, to the hotel that is Chad’s chosen headquarters—but they’ll soon find out that they’re not safe even there. In FAIRY, When the Harbingers team is sent to Mexico to search for a fairy, Andi is thinking of pretty wings and magic wands until they are shown the dead body of an actual winged creature. From where did these things come, and why has there been no sighting of them until now? When someone reminds them of an age-old prediction, the “fairies” seem much more sinister than charming. In AT SEA, Tank and the Harbingers team have faced strange and frightening things in the past. This might be the strangest. Every trial they’ve faced, they’ve faced together, but now they don’t even recognize each other—or themselves. Tank awakens on a bed in a small room. He doesn’t know where he is. Worse, he doesn’t know who he is. The image in the mirror is that of a stranger wearing a tuxedo. Before long, Tank learns that he’s on an old style cruise ship—a powerless vessel adrift on a flat ocean, lost in a gray fog that blankets everything under the flat gray sky. Tank doesn’t like the fog. Or the ship that periodically shuffles its decks. Soon, Tank learns that he’s not the only being on the mystery ship. He begins to wish he was.

The Pursuit (Harbingers)

Myers, Bill

Hunt, Angela

Gansky, Alton

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

What's more important to a story: a gripping plot or compelling characters? Literary-minded novelists argue in favor of character-based novels while commercial novelists argue in favor of plot-based stories, but the truth of the matter is this: The best fiction is rich in both. Enter Plot Versus Character. This hands-on guide to creating a well-rounded novel embraces both of these crucial story components. You'll learn to: • Create layered characters by considering personality traits, natural attributes, and backgrounds • Develop your character's emotional journey and tie it to your plot's inciting incident • Construct a three-act story structure that can complement and sustain your character arc • Expose character backstory in a manner that accentuates plot points • Seamlessly intertwine plot and character to create a compelling page-turner filled with characters to whom readers can't help but relate • And much more Filled with helpful examples and friendly instruction, Plot Versus Character takes the guesswork out of creating great fiction by giving you the tools you need to inject life into your characters and momentum into your plots.

Plot Versus Character: A Balanced Approach to Writing Great Fiction

Reference

Writing, Research & Publishing Guides

Writer's Digest Books

Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning... Whether youre looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editors attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. Youll learn how to: • introduce your main character • establish your story world • set up the plots conflict • begin your heros inner journey • write an amazing opening line and terrific first page • and more This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Dont let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and intentionality that will land you a book deal, and keep readers eyes glued to the page.

The First 50 Pages: Engage Agents, Editors and Readers, and Set Your Novel Up For Success

Literature & Fiction

Short Stories & Anthologies

Penguin Publishing Group

One of these days, I'm going to sit down and write that novel.... Everyone thinks about doing it, yet most people who do start a novel end up stalling after a few chapters. Where do these would-be novelists go wrong? Are the characters dull and cliched? Did the story arc collapse? Did they succumb to a dreaded bout of "writer's block"? Or maybe it was all just taking too long? These problems used to stop writers in their tracks, but nothing will get in your way after reading Write Your Novel in a Month. Author and instructor Jeff Gerke has created the perfect tool to show you how to prepare yourself to write your first draft in as little as 30 days. With Jeff's help, you will learn how to organize your ideas, create dynamic stories, develop believable characters, and flesh out the idea narrative for your novel--and not just for the rapid-fire first draft. Jeff walks you through the entire process, from initial idea to the important revision stage, and even explains what to do with your novel once you've finished. Whether you are participating in National Novel Writing Month or you're simply hoping to complete a draft over winter break or your vacation, this book covers the entire scope of writing a novel and lays out exactly what you need to know to get it done fast and right.

Write Your Novel in a Month: How to Complete a First Draft in 30 Days and What to Do Next

"It's a dangerous business, going out your front door."
In the age of men, one must face myriad challenges: epic quests, imminent danger, the evil gaze of Sauron... okay, so maybe not. But wouldn't life's day-to-day challenges be easier if one were to take a cue from the diminutive hobbit? With The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook as your guide, you'll be ready to brave the difficulties, discomforts, and occasional orcs you may encounter.
<ul>
<li>Become acquainted and form fellowships with the peoples of Middle-earth: elves, dwarves, wizards, Ents, and more</li>
<li>Learn about the dangerous creatures that lurk in the lands beyond the Shire: orcs, wolves, and dragons</li>
<li>Use hobbit tactics of running away, hiding, and disappearing (with or without the use of magical rings)</li>
<li>Discover the proper etiquette for the delivery and solving or riddles</li>
</ul>
So put another log on the fire, cut another slice of seed-cake (is it time for elevenses already?) and curl up with The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook. You'd never consider going on a nasty adventure, but it's always best to be prepared, right?

The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook: Everything I Need to Know about Life I Learned from Tolkien

Humor & Entertainment

Francis, Scott

Archer, Peter

Humor

Discover Your Voice and Enthrall Readers! The craft of writing is filled with various debates: Should I include a prologue? Should I delete all adverbs from my manuscript? Just how much backstory--if any--can I include in my story? These questions--and their often-contradictory answers--can cause confusion, frustration, and even paralysis in the writer. The Irresistible Novel frees you from the limits of so-called "rules" and instead provides you with a singular goal: You must engage your readers from beginning to end. Filled with down-to-earth discussions on the various debates of writing, as well as innovative research on neuroscience and reader response, this book shows you how to: • Navigate the various debates on writing fiction--showing versus telling, purple prose, outlining, writing description, and more--to decide what kind of novelist you want to be. • Hack your reader's brain to hook her interest and trigger emotional engagement from the very first page. • Incorporate enduring elements of storytelling from masters like Joseph Campbell, Aristotle, and Carl Jung. Readers want to be swept away by your stories. When you eschew the rules and focus on your readers' desires, you're free to write truly irresistible fiction.

The Irresistible Novel: How to Craft an Extraordinary Story That Engages Readers from Start to Finish

The essential guide to mastering Christian fiction!
To write a powerful, meaningful Christian novel, you must embrace the soaring creativity inspired by faith, while also committing to the serious discipline required of an artisan. You must be able to weave a compelling story with an underlying message that deeply affects both your characters and your readers.
As fulfilling as the Christian genre is, the road to a satisfying story--and publication--is filled with hard work. But take heart. The Art &amp; Craft of Writing Christian Fiction can help make the journey easier. Inside, author Jeff Gerke provides page after page of insightful instruction and encouragement. You'll learn how to:
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<li>Write for a Christian audience while glorifying God through your fiction.</li>
<li>Find your story amidst a bevy of ideas.</li>
<li>Avoid using hidden agendas, messages, and sermons in your writing.</li>
<li>Convert telling into showing.</li>
<li>Handle profane characters in Christian fiction.</li>
</ul> From understanding your calling as a Christian author to finding a literary agent and navigating the path to publication, The Art &amp; Craft of Writing Christian Fiction is the go-to manual for every step along the way.

The Art and Craft of Writing Christian Fiction: The Complete Guide to Finding Your Story, Honing Your Skills, and Glorifying God in Your Novel

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