According to the Catholic Writers Guild, “The purpose of the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval is to help Catholic bookstores and venues in their determination of the Catholicity of a work. This reassurance from a professional organization can assist authors in marketing and promoting their works. Books are also judged by their editorial integrity as well.”
Come Back to Me is now available for $12.99 in paperback, $2.99 on Kindle, or free on Kindle Unlimited!
To celebrate, the first book in the Stay With Me series, Stay With Me, will be on sale on Kindle for only 99 cents from Tuesday, February 25 through Friday, February 28! It’s always free on Kindle Unlimited.
Alan Reynolds slid into marriage. When his wife kicks him out, it looks as if he may slide out just as easily. Forced to bunk with his newlywed younger brother and his pregnant wife, Alan gets a firsthand look at a blissfully happy marriage while his wife rebuffs his attempts at a reunion.
Caught in the middle, Alan and his wife’s mutual friend Megan grows increasingly unhappy with her own empty relationships. If that weren’t enough, her newly sober brother has found happiness with Jesus, a goody-goody girlfriend, and a cockeyed cat.
When Alan and Megan hit rock bottom, will there be grace enough in their bankrupt lives to right their relationships and find purpose like their siblings have?
One of my “things” is to be an advocate for Catholic fiction!
What is Catholic fiction? Well, we could have a scholarly discussion on the topic, but for our purposes here, let’s say it’s fiction written with a Catholic worldview.
To help bring some of the fantastic Catholic fiction out there to the forefront, I’m hosting an IG challenge in February that will allow us to share our favorites and not-yet favorites that have caught our eye so that more and more readers (including me!) can discover them.
If you’re on Instagram, please join in the #CatholicFictionChallenge beginning February 1, 2020. Join us for one day, every day, or somewhere in between.
This is an opportunity to promote your favorite Catholic novels, picture books, chapter books, audiobooks, etc. I’ve done my best to incorporate a variety of genres, themes, and formats. Use the challenge to promote your own books as well!
Join the #CatholicFictionChallenge! February 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B76ace7Fzo1/ #CatholicFiction Share on XLet’s share and bring attention to Catholic fiction and discover some books we may not have heard of as well. You can find my post to comment and share in your Instagram stories at @CMAstfalk. Post link here.
You can pop in a day or two here and there as inspiration strikes or time allows. Whether you post one day or twenty-nine days, I hope you’ll watch my stories and follow the hashtag #CatholicFictionChallenge so that you can discover some great books for you and your family and friends to read and share.
(And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s a handy explanation of an Instagram challenge: “An Instagram challenge is a set photo theme that’s hosted by an account or brand. They provide an overall theme, daily prompts for inspiration, and have a hashtag for everyone to use.”)
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Bulletin Board EXTRA: New Term, New Tools
August 29, 2019
Today’s Catholic Teacher
Who doesn’t enjoy a round of Mad Libs? Now you can entertain, sharpen grammar skills, and learn about the Catholic faith with Karen and Tommy Tighe’s Catholic Funny Fill-ins. With illustrations and “Did you know?” facts on each page, these puzzles are fun for individual students, youth groups, or classrooms
Meatless Friday: Eggplant Parmesan Soup
September 20, 2019
Catholicmom
All the taste of eggplant parmesan in a bowl! This soup was quick, easy, and a perfect complement to a big summer salad and French bread. I was surprised that even the reluctant kids enjoyed this soup.
Book Notes for Kids: Two Books about Mexican Saints
September 24, 2019
Catholicmom
Together these books are an excellent introduction to Mexican history, Church history, and sainthood.
Catholicmom Hangout: The Grace and Mercy of Time
October 9, 2019
Catholicmom
Carolyn Astfalk shares thoughts about the grace and mercy of time in relation to changing families, our salvation, and making progress.
Meatless Friday: Italian Zucchini Pie
October 11, 2019
Catholicmom
This recipe is perfect for using some of your garden’s bounty! With fresh zucchini, tomatoes, shallots, and parsley, this pie was simple and delicious.
Meatless Friday: Herbed Spaghetti Squash Casserole
November 8, 2019
Catholicmom
This easy casserole takes advantage of fall vegetables such as spaghetti squash and bell peppers. Paired with a garden salad, it made for a light fall dinner.
Through midnight tonight, Monday, October 7, 2019, you can still register for the Harrisburg Diocesan Women’s Conference. This year’s theme is Women of Light, Sisters in Christ! and the keynote speaker is Helen Alvare, professor of law, author, and speaker.
I am offering an afternoon session entitled “Read Your Heart Out: Faith and Fun with Catholic Fiction.”
For details, visit the event web page.
Final days to enter this exciting giveaway for Catholic schools and libraries! Enter to win, then designate your favorite school (US only) as the recipient. Contest ends September 30, 2019.
Welcome to new member Amanda Lauer, author of the Heaven Intended series of historical romances.