"A Gem of a Collection"

Faith Today magazine published an excellent review of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider in its Jan./Feb. issue.

Here are a few excerpts from the review:

 "Some books surprise you with their ability to take your breath away. This anthology is such a book…."

"I was impressed with the honesty and transparency, especially in the true stories."

"We meet a host of fellow Canadians – our neighbours! – whose lives are as unpredictable as our own."

"What binds all the pieces together is a cord of faith as we see how God is involved in the very real circumstances of life."

"The book wonderfully reflects Canada’s mosaic population with pieces from First Nations to home-born Canadians to immigrants, young to old, urban to rural. Though the writing styles are varied, the book was skillfully edited to preserve the individual voices while providing a smooth read."

"The short selections make this a perfect book for even indifferent readers. It would be a fabulous addition to an office waiting room, your bedside table, briefcase, backpack or purse. But be sure to buy more than one, for you will probably have the urge to share this gem of a collection with others…"

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Markham, Ontario – Thirty-seven Canadian writers are making history by conducting the most extensive launch ever done for a Canadian Christian book. Since A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit was released in May, the book's writers have participated in more than 150 readings and signings in seven provinces. 
 
A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is an all-Canadian book that is receiving five-star reviews. The inspirational collection of stories by writers who share a Christian faith perspective contains short fiction, poetry, and personal experience articles, all of which provide hope and encouragement.
 
The contributing writers have held launch events at venues ranging from bookstores, public libraries, churches, and conferences to farmers' markets, craft shows, summer camps, and apple harvest festivals. The authors are carrying out promotional events throughout autumn – the perfect season for relaxing with a heart-warming book while enjoying a cup of hot apple cider.
 
Michaels Family Books in Pickering, Ont. has hosted a number of in-store events featuring readings by some of the Hot Apple Cider writers. Staff member Carrie Jeffrey says, "A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is a warm, cozy read on a cold night. Filled with inspirational stories, both fiction and non-fiction, it is guaranteed to identify with readers of all ages. It is so refreshing to have a Canadian-authored book that all Canadians can be proud of! A Second Cup is a wonderful gift – just in time for the Christmas season!"Janet Sketchley and Evangline Inman signing at Miracles Christian Store in Halifax, NS
 
Everyone involved in the Hot Apple Cider anthology series is a member of The Word Guild, a national association of almost 400 Canadian writers and editors who are Christian. Editors N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles co-founded this organization in 2001.
 
The first book in this groundbreaking series, Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul, has nearly 45,000 copies in circulation. A Second Cup is well on its way to bestseller status as well.

Both books are published in Canada by That's Life! Communications.

To download and print free Study Guides for individuals or groups, find out about author signings or readings in your area, or book one of the writers for your store, church, or discussion group, go to the website http://hotapplecider.ca.

What others are saying about A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider

"Sometimes all you need is a reminder that there is something good in the world. A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit is a combination of short stories, poetry, and works of memoir picked for their inspirational nature, dedicated to finding a shining light in our lives that so often turn dark. The stories within are touching and poignant, and will help readers remember that there is something after the worst of it all. A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is a follow up to the previous acclaimed volume, and the sequel executes the original's purpose masterfully." Five-star review from Midwest Book Review, June 11, 2011
 
"I had planned to read one short piece in this book each evening, but found I couldn't put the book down. Each heartwarming story, article and poem provides encouragement and reassurance that God is at work in our lives…. The editors, N.J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles, wanted to feature literature that reflects the values and experiences of Canadian Christians." The Record newspaper (Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont.), reviewer Joanne Guidoccio
 
"I was pleasantly surprised by the choices Lindquist and Nelles made when pulling together this anthology… [T]he vast majority of the entries were hope-filled nuggets of wisdom, and a sip was just enough! People wrote of triumphs, joys and sorrows in a way that was deep and soulful and pleasing… A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is exactly the type of warm assurance, in satisfyingly small sips, that we could all use throughout the course of a busy day."  Manitoba Christian Online, reviewer Nichole Forbes
 
"The book explores different perspectives of the role faith plays in our everyday lives… The stories in the anthology do not all have happy endings. There are people who write about devastating losses in their lives, or occasions that do not turn out as planned. Sometimes there are people of faith who make stunning breakthroughs; sometimes people of faith die. But through the grief, hope survives." North Shore Outlook newspaper (Vancouver, B.C.), reviewer Martha Perkins

Download the Word document of this release here.
 
More reviews and photos at http://hotapplecider.ca/

Details

A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit  - ISBN: 978-0-9784963-1-9
 
Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul – ISBN: 978-0-9784963-0-2
 
Edited by N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles
Published by That's Life! Communications
Distributed to bookstores in Canada by Foundation Distributing Inc.

•    For more information, review copies, interviews, photos, contact the publisher 
•    Publisher's website http://thatslifecommunications.com
•    Books' website http://hotapplecider.ca
•    Distributor's website http://www.fdi.ca/
•    The Word Guild's website http://www.thewordguild.com
 
About That's Life! Communications

 
That's Life! Communications is a niche publisher committed to finding innovative ways to produce quality books written by Canadians with a Christian faith perspective. Sixty writers have been showcased through the two Hot Apple Cider volumes.
 
About The Word Guild
 
The Word Guild, an association of almost 400 Canadian writers and editors who are Christian, including some 120 professional members, was founded in 2001. Members are committed to encouraging one another and fostering standards of excellence in the art, craft, practice and ministry of writing.

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New inspirational anthology follows in the footsteps of the groundbreaking first volume, Hot Apple Cider, an innovative, all-Canadian bestseller whose grace-filled stories received an enthusiastic response from thousands of readers.

Markham, Ontario – Building on the unprecedented success of the initial volume, A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider will be launched across Canada just in time for Mother's Day gift-giving. The first book in this groundbreaking series, Hot Apple Cider, introduced readers to excellent writing by Canadian writers who are Christian. It became a Canadian bestseller, with nearly 45,000 copies now in circulation.

Many readers have been asking for another serving of this attractive and life-impacting book. Like the first book, A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stimulate the Mind and Delight the Spirit is edited by N. J. Lindquist and Wendy Elaine Nelles and published by That's Life! Communications.

Inside the pages of this exceptional inspirational anthology, readers will discover more than 50 honest stories written from the heart. The book contains moving true-life experience, thought-provoking drama, light-hearted humour, imaginative fiction, and touching poetry.

The short pieces—each of which contains a complete story—make it easy for readers to pick up the book and read something satisfying and uplifting when taking a break from their busy schedules. While there's lots of variety, all of the pieces are filled with hope and encouragement.

“The Hot Apple Cider books aren't sweet and sentimental. Instead, they're empowering, because they reassure you that you're not alone, that God is at work in your life, that good will come out of the struggles you face, and that every person matters,” says publisher and editor N. J. Lindquist.

“We added 40 more pages to this book, so we could fit in extra pieces,” explains co-editor Wendy Elaine Nelles. “We were delighted to discover so many talented writers from across Canada, some of whom are being published for the first time. Among the 37 writers, you'll be sure to find some new favourites.”

The book has already garnered many enthusiastic endorsements. Lando Klassen, a bookseller for 38 years and owner of House of James in Abbotsford, B.C., says, “I found the stories inspiring and motivating. I highly recommend this volume.” Toronto business entrepreneur Pauline Christian, named one of Canada's Top 20 Women in 2010 by Women's Post, says, “This comforting and encouraging book should be in every home, library, church, and school.”

To date, the first volume has sold nearly 15,000 copies; through expanding its strong fan base, A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider is sure to become even more popular.

As was the case with Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul, everyone involved with this book is a member of The Word Guild, an association of nearly 400 Canadians who write from a Christian faith perspective. Lindquist and Nelles co-founded this nine-year-old organization, and both are passionate about fostering excellence in faith-based writing.

Through The Word Guild, the contributing authors donated half the cost of printing 30,000 additional copies of A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider for World Vision Canada. In turn, this Christian relief, development and advocacy organization is offering the books as gifts to all those participating in Girls Night Out and Couples Night Out. World Vision partners with churches to host community events across Canada that provide evenings of fun, faith and fellowship, and focus on the needs of children around the world impacted by HIV and AIDS. A similar partnership existed for the first book; 30,000 copies of Hot Apple Cider were presented as gifts to women and couples across Canada and the United States.

“Once again, we're thrilled to be able to partner with That's Life! Communications and The Word Guild in offering such a high quality book to all our attendees of Girls Night Out and Couples Night Out events in Canada over the next two years,” says Eric Spath, Manager of Speakers and Events for World Vision Canada.

A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider, which will be sold through bookstores and other retail channels, will be launched nationally this spring, making it the perfect choice for Mother's Day, Father's Day, or summer reading. To find out if there is a booksigning or other event planned for your community, keep watching http://hotapplecider.ca/meet-us/.

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A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider

We're delighted that over 30,000 copies of Hot Apple Cider have gone out through World Vision's Girls Night Out and Couples Night Out programs and another 15,000 have gone out through various retail outlets. We're hoping for similar results with A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider, coming May 1, 2011. Watch for news about [...]

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Hot Apple Cider wins!

We're delighted to announce that Hot Apple Cider was chosen as the first book for the Church Library Association of Canada's 2009 "One Book / One Conference" on October 3rd at Tyndale University College.and Seminary! See the details here.

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