Hot Apple Cider

Hot Apple Cider

Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul

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Interview with Carmen Wittmeier

Posted in Contributor interviews by N. J. Lindquist
May 31 2010
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Carmen Wittmeier, a former college instructor, describes a classroom experience in “A Child on the Tracks” (page 260 of Hot Apple Cider).  While facing a group of skeptical college students grappling with the subject of global poverty, she is brought back to her own encounter with human suffering in the dark hallways of a Romanian orphanage.

Carmen Wittmeier grew up surrounded by bookshelves (two to three layers deep) and vividly remembers the day she, her mother, and her brother exceeded their 99 book limit at the library. Her recognition of her own power to wield words began in her early teens when she forged impassioned love letters between unsuspecting victims.

Despite her delinquent beginnings, Carmen pursued literature in earnest, earning her BA in English (Honours) from the University of Calgary and her MA from the University of Alberta. A penniless graduate at the age of 23, she landed a job reporting for a national weekly magazine, The Report Newsmagazine, delving into matters of law, crime, and social justice. She simultaneously honed her skills as a writer, interviewer, and researcher for Alberta in the 20th Century, a set of history books.

Her love of classical literature eventually prevailed, and Carmen went on to teach English literature at three colleges, including Langara College in Vancouver, B.C.

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Interview with W. Harold Fuller

Posted in Contributor interviews by N. J. Lindquist
Nov 26 2009
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W. Harold Fuller's entry in Hot Apple Cider is an article adapted from his latest book, Sun Like Thunder: Following Jesus on Asia’s Silk Road. The article, on page 136, tells about Harold's meeting Dr. Aletta Bell, a Canadian woman who moved to India in 1964 to help ordinary people, in particular Muslim women and children who were not allowed to see a male doctor.

A truly inspirational leader, during her time in India, Dr. Bell coped with many difficulties – political, cultural, and physical – including a stretch of 17 years without a visit home to Canada because she might not have been allowed to return to India. Now retired and living in London, Ontario, Dr. Bell still returns to India for visits.

W. Harold FullerW. Harold Fuller was born on Canada’s west coast, served in the Canadian Navy on the east coast, studied missions and Bible on the prairies, edited Africa’s largest circulation (at the time) monthly magazine, and has ministered in six continents.

An award-winning author (“Jesus Wears a Stethoscope” is adapted from his 12th book, Sun Like Thunder), Harold holds a diploma in journalism from the Newspaper Institute of America, an honorary doctorate in literature from Biola University, and the 1996 Leslie K. Tarr Award for career achievement and outstanding contribution to the field of Canadian Christian writing.

Harold's books include Sun Like Thunder: Following Jesus on Asia’s Silk Road (SIM); Maxwell’s Passion & Power (Maxwell Foundation); Global Crossroads, editor (World Evangelical Alliance); People of the Mandate (Paternoster/Baker); and Celebrate the God Who Loves (SIM).

Harold and his wife Lorna now reside in Stouffville, Ontario.

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Hot Apple Cider gets its own t-shirt and car magnet

Posted in Ministry partners by N. J. Lindquist
Sep 04 2009
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HAC2GlynisGlynis Belec is a Canadian writer who doesn’t even have a piece in Hot Apple Cider. Yet because she’s a strong supporter of Canadian writing in general, she’s been doing a lot to promote the book.

Glynis recently asked for and received permission from That’s Life! Communicaitons (the publisher of Hot Apple Cider) to create a car magnet and a t-shirt to promote the book.

She even had a contest and gave away one of the t-shirts! 

Glynis , we think you’re amazing!

Check out or order the Hot Apple Cider t-shirt and the car magnet.from Glynis.

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Hot Apple Cider wins 5 awards!

Posted in News by N. J. Lindquist
Jun 24 2009
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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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Keith Clemons Interview

Posted in Contributor interviews by N. J. Lindquist
Feb 17 2009
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Our second interview is with Keith Clemons, the author of the second selection in Hot Apple Cider. Keith, who is known for his issues-based fiction, wrote a true story about two miracles that happened in his parent’s lives. The miracles were the result of prayers by Keith’s grandmother and his mom. The title is “Faith of Our Mothers – Holy Faith.”

clemonsKeith Clemons is the author of four award winning novels. His first three, If I Should Die, Above the Stars, and These Little Ones, each earned the “Best Contemporary Fiction” award at The Word Guild’s Canadian Christian Writing Awards celebration, with his latest release, Angel in the Alley, taking home an Honorable Mention.  Of all the books handled by STL Distribution, Angel in the Alley was the top selling title at the 300 store chain of Family Christian Stores for three consecutive months in 2008.

Keith is an alumnus of California State University, Fullerton, where he earned his degree in English Literature. In addition to writing, he frequently appears on radio and television where he expounds on trends that affect both the Church and society at large. His passion for communication has resulted in the publication of more than a hundred articles. He resides with his wife at their home in Caledon, Ontario.

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Review in Seven magazine

Posted in Reviews of Hot Apple Cider by N. J. Lindquist
Aug 13 2008
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In Promise Keepers Canada’s debut magazine, Seven, Pulse editor Robert White suggests that men might want to put a copy of Hot Apple Cider on their to-be-read pile, right next to their copy of Chicken Soup for the Golfer’s Soul. According to Robert, “The stories are short enough to be savoured in a single serving, but filling enough to keep your soul warmed for a while.”

Check out Seven and read Robert’s article (page 8)

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Review from Mennonite Brethren Herald

Posted in Reviews of Hot Apple Cider by N. J. Lindquist
Aug 10 2008
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Just found out there’s a review of Hot Apple Cider in the Mennonite Brethren Herald

“Hot Apple Cider is sweeter than chicken soup and sometimes tastier.

“Along with the heartwarming, real-life stories we expect from a Chicken Soup-style book, the editors of this collection have tossed in some surprises. There is poetry, short fiction, and some tart essays on drug addiction, poverty, and the plight of Third World women. Indeed, these thirty Canadian Christian writers have cooked up a flavourful anthology with broad appeal.

“For aspiring writers, the resources in the last 17 pages alone are worth the cover price.”

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Review from Midwest Book Review

Posted in Reviews of Hot Apple Cider by N. J. Lindquist
Jul 13 2008
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We just learned that Midwest Book Review has given us a very nice review for Hot Apple Cider.

You can read it here or on their site.

Hot Apple Cider
N.J. Lindquist & Wendy Elaine Nelles, editors
That’s Life! Communications
PO Box 487, Markham, ON L3P 3R1
9780978496302, $15.99, www.hotapplecider.ca

“A cup of hot apple cider can do more than warm one up after being out in the cold – it can be very soothing, which is the aim of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Hear and Warm the Soul. A collection of short stories, poetry, and wisdom seeking to heal and mend the soul of the reader after difficult and stressful situations, Hot Apple Cider offers nearly 300 pages of enlightenment. Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul is highly recommended for community library collections dedicated to literary anthologies.” Midwest Book Review

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Thoughts from author Brian Austin

Posted in Reviews of Hot Apple Cider by N. J. Lindquist
Jun 09 2008
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It fascinates me that in a book that shares so many stories of pain – stillbirth, sudden infant death syndrome, infertility, death in the womb, severe accidents, paralysis, neglect, abuse, and the list goes on – there is a sense of hopefulness that wells up irresistible and pure. There is a rest in God that defies logic. It doesn’t make sense, at least in a way my mind can reason out. But I know first-hand that it is real.

I’m ashamed to admit that as one of the contributing authors to Hot Apple Cider, having given and sold many copies, I have only now sat down and begun to read the book cover to cover.

Working in a bookstore I typically read one or two books a week and dip into a hundred others – tasting, nibbling – like it is the hors-doeuvres before the real meal. Because the focus on my contribution seemed prideful, I was hesitant to promote this book actively.

What a wonder this collection is! What a wonder that I am privileged to be part of it. How much bigger and richer it is than my small part. Yet what a delight to know that my small part adds to the richness.

One of the gripping and disturbing things is the collective pain. But even more gripping is the collective hope and triumph that rises through the pain. I deal with many grieving people at the Bible Bookstore, somehow in tune with them since Dylan died (see the poem on page 129). I have a number of favorite resources that I recommend, usually a month or so after a death, seldom earlier. I don’t think a resource for grieving people was one of the primary purposes of this book, but I think it is one of the best I have read.

This is a rich offering and I’m personally quite fond of hot apple cider (leave the spices out, thank you, and give it a few days to age, but don’t let it start to ferment).

A way overdue word of appreciation to every contributing author and to the team that pulled this together.

Brian Austin

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Interview with N. J. Lindquist on FamilyNet Radio

Posted in Contributor interviews by N. J. Lindquist
May 28 2008
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I was up early this morning – (6:00 AM for me is early) to be interviewed by Lorri Allen and Larry Estepa on the Mornings show on FamilyNet Radio, based in Atlanta Georgia.

It was the kind of interview I really enjoy doing, where they had actually read at least some of the book ahead of time and could ask questions that were unexpected. Like when Larry mentioned that his favourite part of Hot Apple Cider was the poem, “Dylan,” and then asked me what my favourite was? Oops – as  the editor, should I really have a favourite? :)

They asked what’s different about Canadians. Hmm. Tough one. I need to think about that.

And they asked about my two pieces in Hot Apple Cider, the Girls Night Out event, and how Hot Apple Cider came to be, and encouraged us to consider a second edition.

Worth getting up early for. :)

I believe you will be able to listen to the 12 minute segment here.

N. J. Lindquist

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