"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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The Word Guild Members Make Waves with Biggest Launch Ever of a Canadian Christian Book

njlindquist — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:50:11 +0000

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!"

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.

That's Life! Communications

Great new review in Faith Today magazine!

"A Gem of a Collection"

The Word Guild Members Make Waves with Biggest Launch Ever of a Canadian Christian Book

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

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