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Announcing a new site redesign. Plus, author Jane Hampton Cook. Bestselling author and columnist Jane Hampton Cook is known for making history both memorable and relevant to today’s news, political events, and issues of faith. A former webmaster for President George W. Bush (1998-2003), Jane served two years as White House deputy director of Internet news services and three years in the Texas governor’s office. Her books, columns, and speeches deliver prolific portrayals of modern-day heroes and historic Americans, particularly the Founding Fathers and the nation’s first ladies. An American historian, Jane has emerged as a fresh voice for patriotism.

On this week's show we welcome Christian author Loree Lough as we discuss how God works through Christian authors to get His message out to the world. Loree will explain how God provides storylines, characters, and helps her devise realistic situations, problems, and solutions that bring Him glory.   "Christian books are just as deserving as those in secular market," says Loree. "And I think it's crucial for authors of these books to 'be true to the reader, because without readers, none of this would be possible. Inspirational romance, in particular, has changed a LOT over the years. No longer are readers forced to be content with the chronic whinings of prairie-bound preachers' wives whose lives are little more than a string of prayers to help 'em keep the grit of the dust bowl from blowin' in under the door! Today's readers are far more savvy and sophisticated, and they demand way more than that for their hard-earned dollar. They want believable who are facing true-to-life situations, who either find their way BACK to God or turn to him yet again in time of need…and find solace and solution through the story's tests and trials. "   As you can tell Loree has an opinion or two.   We'll also explore Loree's upcoming book, Love Finds You in Paradise, PA (Summerside Press, April '09) plus, Chicken Soup for the Chocolate Lover's Soul (HCI, spring '08) and The Ultimate Gardener (HCI, spring 2010)   So join us Tuesday, November 4th at 6:30 for this half hour interview with best selling author Loree Lough.

Coming up in this week's show - A review of the Myrtle Beach Writers Conference, the Book'em event in Virginia and some thoughts on Hard Aground... Again. And don't forget to visit Christian Devotions to read today's devotion.

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