Hot Apple Cider

We've just begun the process to create Hot Apple Cider 2.  We have a call out for submissions now. The planned publication date is May, 2011.

Because That's Life! Communications is working in partnership with The Word Guild and World Vision Canada, we're only looking at submissions from members of The Word Guild (Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who agree to the Apostles' Creed).

Submissions are open until October 18, 2010, so if you qualify to be a member of The Word Guild, you might want to join now, and get a submission in.

If you're a reader, stay tuned for more information.

Over 30,000 copies of Hot Apple Cider have gone out through World Vision's Girls Night Out and Couples Night Out programs and another 15,000 have gone out through other means. We're hoping for similar results with Hot Apple Cider 2.

Don't miss seeing N. J. Lindquist, publisher and co-editor of Hot Apple Cider, on the television program "It's a New Day," which was aired  Tuesday, December 15th.

N. J. talked about her vision for Hot Apple Cider and the need to support Canadian writers.

Watch online.

Read our interview with N. J.

Read one of N. J.s articles from Hot Apple Cider.

Angelia Fast-Vlaar, whose story comes at the beginnng of Hot Apple Cider, will be a guest on "It's a New Day" on Tuesday, December 29th. 

Read her story in Hot Apple Cider.

Read our interview with her.

Amazon.com is currently selling Hot Apple Cider for only $5.71. That's an amazing price! 

If you want to get a copy, today would be a very good day. No idea how long this price will last.

Order from Amazon.com.

This just in from Alison McCullough, CLAO President….

Greetings in Christ from the Church Library Association of Ontario!

And the winner of our One Book / One Conference is (drum roll)….

Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul

In many ways, most of the nominees are winners! We are really looking forward to talking about our favourite stories from this beautiful Canadian compilation at our Fall Conference. Can’t attend the conference? Post comments on our blog at: onebookoneconference.wordpress.com.

Blessings,

Alison McCullough
CLAO President
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While we didn’t enter the book Hot Apple Cider in the The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards (because The Word Guild had worked with us to donate 30,000 copies of the book to World Vision’s Girls Night Out events), individual authors were encouraged to enter.

7 pieces were awards finalists and 5 won awards.

June 18, 2009
For immediate release

NEWCOMERS AND VETERANS TOP THE WORD GUILD 2009 AWARDS

Toronto—A novel set during the Roman Empire and a series of articles from the anthology Hot Apple Cider were the most awarded publications at The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards this year. Awards were given in 30 independently judged categories, including non-fiction books, novels, articles, columns and poems published during 2008…..

Read complete press release here.

Below is the list of winning articles. Awards are given only if a certain standard of excellence is met. An Award of Merit is giving to an entry that gets a mark only very slightly less than the winner.

N. J. Lindquist

Article—General Readership (articles that explain or encourage faith for mainstream readers)
Winner: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for “The Diamond Ring” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Article—Inspirational/Devotional
Winner: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for “The Diamond Ring” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Award of Merit: N. J. Lindquist of Markham, Ont. for “My Letter to the Editor” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Angelina Fast-Vlaar

Article—Personal Experience
Winner: Angelina Fast-Vlaar of St. Catharines, Ont. for “It Was Then That I Carried You” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Article—Profile/Human Interest
Award of Merit: Eleanor Shepherd of Pointe Claire, Que. for “Living Outside Our Comfort Zones” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Complete list of winners:

Other finalists from Hot Apple Cider were:

Article—Inspirational/Devotional
Angelina Fast Vlaar of St. Catharines, Ont. for  “It Was Then That I Carried You” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Short Story
Bonnie Grove of Saskatoon, Sask. for “Stuckville Cafe” (Hot Apple Cider Anthology)

Ray Wiseman, co-author of the story, “Of Cobras, Culture and Change” was presented with the Leslie K. Tarr Award for Career Achievement, sponsored by Tyndale university and Seminary.

Ray’s wife Anna Wiseman was given a Special Recognition Award by The Word Guild for her contribution to Ray’s writing.

All photographs taken by Audrey Tavares.

From the Crossroads website: "It’s always good to have something to stir our hearts and warm our souls, especially during these times of chilling news reports. That’s why Crossroads is pleased to offer this wonderful collection of short stories, prose and poetry called HOT APPLE CIDER.

In the tradition of Chicken Soup for the Soul, these writings, penned by Canadian Christian authors, are like a cozy cup of hot cider for the heart. You or a loved one will be deeply encouraged with moments of warmth, faith and touching reflection through this inspiring book!"

“A wonderful way to feature the rich giftings of some of Canada’s most talented writers.” Ron and Ann Mainse, Hosts, 100 Huntley Street

Markham, ON—Hot Apple Cider has been chosen as the featured book for February by Crossroads Christian Communications and will be highlighted on the 100 Huntley Street daily television program beginning February 9th, 2009. Editor N. J. Lindquist will be a guest on the show on February 11. Contributors Keith Clemons, Angelina Fast-Vlaar, Denyse O’Leary, Diane Roblin-Lee and Ray Wiseman will appear in short video clips throughout the month of February.

Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul is a 296-page collection of personal experience articles, short stories and poems. While there are similarities to the popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Hot Apple Cider conveys a uniquely Canadian character, with a variety of stories from the lighthearted and humorous to those dealing with serious real-life issues such as the death of a child or spouse, cancer, infertility, loneliness and family conflicts.

Every author included in this 100-percent-Canadian book is a professional member of The Word Guild, an association of more than 340 Canadians who write from a Christian faith perspective. The authors come from six provinces and represent more than 20 Christian denominations. (more…)

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, we will be having the official launch of Hot Apple Cider at the Canadian Christian Writing Awards at 7:30 on June 11th, 2008, at World Vision headquarters, 1 World Drive, Mississauga. For details, go here. http://www.thewordguild.com/

The authors involved will also be having launches across Canada. Watch here for details.

We’re currently making plans to do a lot of things here – from author interviews to book giveaways to.. well, you’ll just have to keep checking to find out! Please stay tuned or get an automatic feed to this blog page.

For now, here’s what one person who read an advanced copy said about Hot Apple Cider. Good advice for everyone, plus some nice words about Hot Apple Cider.

“Every person has a story and I have learned so much from listening over the years. I now take more personal time to read, reflect and meditate. Hot Apple Cider is perfect for those quiet moments to slow down, to gain insight and be refreshed. I often found myself smiling!”—Paul Henderson, Director, LeaderImpact group; former NHL & Team Canada hockey player

To see more endorsements, go here.