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In a world of flawed heroes, crooked politicians, and people who lie as naturally as they breathe, who can you trust? Who do you trust? You may not be sure if God exists or if Jesus was a real person. You may be confused about a lot of stuff in the Bible. If any of those statements are true for you, you're not alone. But if you're curious to know more about God--who, what, and where He is--this book and its eighteen brief lessons will help you learn for yourself. Plus, you can submit your own questions about God to be answered in subsequent volumes. Theology--the story of God--is the queen ...

Adoption is for parents looking to begin or to build their families. It is for children in search of a forever home. Adoption is for sharing . . . life, love, and dreams. Angela Elwell Hunt presents a unique book, one that is both personal story and guidebook. She describes her own odyssey in adopting two international children, weaving this with practical information on issues faced in adoption. She explores the very real hopes, fears, and doubts that surround prospective parents, while simultaneously taking the reader through the adoption process from A-Z. The book is packed full of ...

Book five in Angela Hunt's series for children ages 9-12: In the gathering darkness, Nicki and Christine swam quietly toward the Mary Celeste II. The water was as black as ink around them, and Nicki tried not to think of the living things that might be passing by her in the warm water.They reached the stern of the boat where the overhead light on deck threw shadows in the water. Nicki lifted her face mask. "Are you going to climb up, or should I?" Christine's mouth fell open and her eyes bugged. "Behind you," she squealed. "Look!" Nicki whirled around. Behind her something was rising out of...

Does your book bog down in the middle? Do you have pages on which nothing really happens? Do people skip or skim large portions of text? Then you're probably lacking tension. From years of teaching writing, novelist Angela Hunt knows that maintaining tension is one of the most difficult challenges a fiction writer faces. Learn some of the techniques you can use to maintain tension and hook readers so completely that they can't put your book down.

So you want to write a book...where do you start? Veteran writer Angela Hunt discusses everything that needs to be done away from your manuscript: conceptualizing, identifying the genre, research, scheduling, drafting, critiquing, and publishing. So whether you want to write nonfiction or fiction, you should find something to help you get your book written. Enjoy this writing lesson for a fraction of the cost of attending one of Angela's writing classes - your writing will never be the same.

Transform your writing with Beginning and Ending Your Novel, the ultimate guide to crafting captivating beginnings and unforgettable endings. In this lesson, book 15 in the Writing Lessons from the Front series, multi-published author Angela Hunt shares her secrets to creating a winning start and a satisfying finish that will leave readers hooked long after they've finished the last page. Benefits of reading this book: - Learn the key elements of a successful beginning and how to avoid common pitfalls - Discover the most popular types of endings and how to craft a "twist" ending that will ...

Cassie Perkins is being sent to Camp Katumba for spring break, and she's sure it will be boring, boring, boring! No doubt about it, this will be the worst week of Cassie's life.Then a miracle happens--Cassie falls in love! Suddenly Camp Katumba is the most wonderful place in the world. Nothing can bother Cassie now that she has handsome Ethan Wilcox all for her own. Not even the fact that Ethan may not be as wonderful as he seems . . .

Invitation compiles the first four episodes of Harbingers, each following a different character. Four strangers with gifts they don't understand soon realise pockets of darkness are emerging throughout the world. Whether it involves a mysterious house, the unexplainable death of animals around the world, or an otherworldly little girl, each puzzle they solve brings them closer to the ultimate explanation of what's happening. But will they discover the truth in time?

Make your novel the best it can be with veteran novelist Angela Hunt's THE ART OF REVISION. In this book, you'll discover the five-draft system to help you move from creative author to exacting editor, and how to resolve the problems in your novel, deepen characters, and strengthen your writing. You'll also learn how to polish your manuscript and get it ready for publication. Benefits of this book include: - Unlocking the power to make your novel the best it can be - Discovering emotional depth and captivating stories - Transforming your writing to a professional level What's included in ...

“Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” — George Santayana Writing historical fiction demands more than period details and costume changes. It requires entering another time—understanding how people thought, believed, feared, and hoped—and bringing that world to life with authority and clarity. In Writing Lessons from the Front: Writing Historical Fiction, you’ll learn how to move beyond surface detail and create stories that feel authentic, immersive, and true. Inside, you’ll discover: What separates convincing historical fiction from dressed-up modern ...

Scarlett O'Hara. Katniss Everdeen. Wilbur the Pig. Why do we love and remember these characters long after we've forgotten the details of their stories? Angela Hunt, author of more than 150 published books, shares the secrets of successful characterization that will enable you to create memorable, extraordinary characters in your novel, short story, or screenplay.

Readers pick up nonfiction books to learn something. They pick up novels to feel something: love, fear, joy, grief, elation, frustration, happiness, desperation, anger, despair, determination...or all of the above. We write novels to give readers a vicarious emotional experience. They want to weep when our characters weep and rejoice when they rejoice.

Ages 13-16 The final book in the Cassie Perkins series. Everyone likes Dustin Gray--everyone except Cassie, that is. Oh sure, he's tall, good-lloking, and muscle-bound--but there's just something about him that bothers her. Unfortunately, even her family seems to have fallen under Dustin's spell. But Cassie is determined--she won't let Dustin fool her into thinking he's a nice guy. Then something amazing happens--and suddenly she knows that Dustin Gray is going to change her life forever!

The story of another woman who bought a ticket for PanWorld Flight 848. This short story was originally published in the Crossings edition of THE NOTE, but is now available in a Kindle edition.

Angela Elwell Hunt has worked with middle schoolers for 20 years, but it's her parenting experience that qualifies her as an expert on tweens. With humor and compassion she offers support to parents of children who are at that awkward stage between childhood and adolescence. Hunt does a thorough job of describing the problems, circumstances, and situations affecting children of middle school age--everything from academics to zits. Hunt maints that tweens need special attention because today's children are growing up faster than yesterday's. Parents need to give firm guidance to counteract ...

Unlocking the mystery behind point of view: Why is point of view important to a novelist, and how can we make sure we're using it correctly? Which serves the story better - first person, third person, omniscient, or the quirky second? Using her 30 years of writing experience, Angela Hunt presents a brief lesson on point of view that should answer all your questions in practical, simple terms.

Forty adult fairy tales. These are not children's stories. Leprechauns, Djinn, Red Caps, Sidhe, Sirens, Mermaids, and various other homicidal Fairies from the Winter Court share brutal stories without heroes.

Experience the Results of a Successful Writing Career with "The Business of Writing" Discover the Secrets to Making a Living as a Freelance Writer and Entrepreneur - Unlock the Key to Finding an Agent and Landing Lucrative Writing Jobs - Transform Your Writing Career and Financial Future with Insider Knowledge - Learn the Ins and Outs of Incorporation, Taxes, and Copyright for Writers - Master the Art of Utilizing Writer's Market to Your Advantage - Create a Productive and Efficient Home Office for Maximum Success - Understand the Payment Process and How Much Writers Really Make - Explore ...

Ever wish you had a list of things to check off as you write your novel or short story? Interesting protagonist? Check. High stakes at risk? Check. Fascinating setting? Check. Veteran author Angela Hunt, an admitted lover of lists, has compiled lists for every phase of your writing, from pre-writing to final drafting and submission or publication - including complete instructions about how to upload a book to CreateSpace and Kindle. Use and adapt these lists to fit your writing style, and know that your finished work is the best it can be.

For ages 11-15. Cassie Perkins is sick and tired of being told she's self-centered. She's determined to prove it isn't true. Fortunately, she has the perfect plan: making over the class misfit, Sandy Shore. All it will take is a little makeup and a good diet, and Sandy's life will be all she could ever want it to be. But there's something Cassie doesn't know. Something that all the makeup and dieting in the world can't fix. And she's about to learn that helping people isn't always as easy as it seems.