Janet Sketchley, whose true story, "The Road Trip that Wasn't," was chosen for inclusion in A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider, just posted Part 1 of an in-depth interview with the editors of the book, N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles.
To read the answers to questions such as "What made you believe so strongly in the project?" and "What submission criteria helped you choose the best of the best?" click on the link below.
Thanks to Stephanie Nickel, who posted a new review of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider on her book review blog, Book Revu, on June 26th.
An excerpt:
"'Is it too cliche to say 'There’s something for everyone' and 'It will make you laugh; it will make you cry'? Cliche or not, there is and it will…. the stories are engaging, thought-provoking, and written by those who are willing to work hard to make their contributions the best they can be. So, if like me, you want to read the work of skilled Canadian writers such as Heather McGillivray, M.D. Meyer, Paul M. Beckingham, and Les Lindquist, pick up a copy of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider."
“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. Continue reading »
