Book Club

The Why and How of Christian Book Clubs

Want to create a Christian book club? Here are easy to follow steps you can take to make this happen.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

August 8, 2024

Grief

Preparing for the Unexpected

An interview with Jan McIntire from Silently Bleeding: Hope for the Pastor's Wife. I share about losing my husband to a rare cancer and how God carried me through this. I also share thoughts on how you can best prepare if you unexpectedly lose your spouse.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

July 31, 2023

How To Prepare To Be A Widow

When we marry, we imagine growing old and gray together, perhaps dying only days apart from each other. Unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and things don't always turn out as we imagined. Most women will find themselves in the position of being a widow one day. It's smart to plan ahead. Here are some practical tips to help you prepare. I will also share the advice my husband gave me three weeks before he died. It set the course of my new life as a widow.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

July 27, 2023

Books

New Release - Facing Tomorrow Without You

A memoir about my grief journey from heartbreak to hope.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

June 26, 2023

For Writers

8 Steps to Write a Book That Sells

Do you want to write and publish a book but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of all it would entail? Here are eight simple steps you can take to make your dream come true.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

February 17, 2023

For Writers

What's Good About the Villain?

No one likes the villain. That's exactly how writers want you to react to that troublemaker. But would you believe he or she is actually one of my favorite characters to create and develop?

By

Anneliese Dalaba

January 22, 2023

How Becoming an Author has Changed the Way I Read

I used to read a novel in a day or two, but that's completely changed. Now I read through the eyes of a writer.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

January 11, 2023

Books

Final Book in the Arranged Marriage Series Available Now for PRE-ORDER

Determined to never marry, Kitty Haddington chooses to assist her father in his parish. After visiting an elderly parishioner outside of town, Kitty is caught in a snowstorm and injured while attempting to return home. Her infuriating rescuer seems oblivious to their precarious situation.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

February 21, 2022

Books

Heaven...Your Real Home From a Higher Perspective

I finished listening to the audiobook, Heaven...Your Real Home From a Higher Perspective, by Joni Earekson Tada last week. As I've mentioned before, since my husband passed away, I have found comfort in reading about heaven. It gives me a glimpse into what he must be experiencing already—and all that awaits me. The reality of heaven has become more real to me.

By

Anneliese Dalaba

July 25, 2021