Last week I was invited to a Faith Chicks chat by my good friend, Mary Griffith. I attended to support her and her books. I signed on a little late, however the chat was just getting into high gear. This was one of those chats, that you keep in your good chat memory.
This chat introduced me to the new world of Christian chick lit. Some of the authors participating, Mary Griffith, Stacy Hawkins Adams, Neta Jackson, Sharon Ewell Foster, Rachel Hauck, Laura Jensen Walker welcomed me and made me aware of this new genre.
I haven’t laughed so much during a chat in a long time. These women know how to have a good time. It was like have a girls night out online. They teased each other, cracked jokes and talked about what made a good chick lit.
Just trying to keep up with all the conversations was fun. These women enjoy what they do and it came through in the chat.
Each author gave a quick synopses about their books, making you want to run out to the nearest bookstore and pick up a copy.
Nena Jackson shared how her book brought a reader to salvation. Now if that wasn’t inspiration for a new writer, I don’t know what is.
I sure wished they had these types of books when I became saved. It would have been refreshing to spend the day reading about women like me who love the Lord.
The authors inspired me, to try my hand at chick lit. Who knows, maybe there’s a girl friend book in me.
LaShaunda C. Hoffman is the editor/publisher of Shades Of Romance Magazine. An online magazine for readers and writers of multi-cultural literature. She believes in promoting books and helping authors get their names out in front of readers. If you enjoyed this blog, send her an email at: [email protected] and receive a free subscription to SORMAG.
[Editor's note: I didn't pay her to say this stuff. Honest!]