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“For nothing will be impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37)

Like Mary, may we trust in God's plan for each one of us.

ADVENT IV

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A statue of the Virgin Mary in front of an arc-shaped piece of art containing decoupaged tarot cards a surrounding a blue-tinted mirror, which reflects the statue.

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary.
~Luke 1:26-27
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Hand embroidered Star ornament on the tree, in red, green, and gold on white.

O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
~Psalm 96:1
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…but the trees as usual are excellent.

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Malaysia Christmas Decorations Review 2023:
GREAT EASTERN MALL

Don’t ask me how or why I came here. However: isn’t it interesting that at least once place will ALWAYS do an undersea theme every year?

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Antique glass ornament on the tree, in front of red and blue lights.

I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.
~Psalm 89:1
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Always excellent listening.

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Christmas ornament, a cardinal (the bird), near the top of the tree.

You are the descendants of the prophets and of the covenant that God gave to your ancestors, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your descendants all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’
~Acts 3:25
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Pyrex percolator 9’ a gas stove, with bubbles just beginning to rise. Coffee’s coming!

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good and to those who are upright in their hearts.
~Psalm 125:4
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Stuck In The Pages - Bjørn Larssen - Queen's Book Asylum Stuck in the Pages is a brand new feature I created for the Asylum 5th anniversary bonanza, and I honestly had a lot of fun with it. I didn't plan to create anything new, hell knows I have enough as i...

🎄✨DECEMBER 19TH✨🎄

For our 5th anniversary celebrations, I created a new feature, Stuck in the Pages. Bjørn Larssen had the dubious pleasure of being the first to try it out, and I have to say, he absolutely smashed it! 😂

#Advent2023 #Day19

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Malaysian Christmas Decorations Review 2023: CURVE/IPC

They do few things; but do them well.

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Guest Post: Introducing Blazebringer By A.J. Norfield - Queen's Book Asylum A.J. Norfield talks about his upcoming new novel, Blazebringer (out on August 17th!). There is also an awesome giveaway, and a free book to have!

🎄✨DECEMBER 17TH✨🎄

In August, I invited A.J. Norfield to talk about his latest release, BLAZEBRINGER, the third book in his dark epic fantasy series, the Stone War Chronicles. I highly recommend you check it out!

#Advent2023 #Day17

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The Cleaving: Interview With Juliet E. McKenna - Queen's Book Asylum It's my pleasure to host Juliet E. McKenna as part of a blog tour organized by Angry Robot to celebrate the recent release of The Cleaving, a feminist Fantasy retelling of the Arthurian legends.

🎄✨DECEMBER 16TH✨🎄

In April, as part of an Angry Robot blog tour, we celebrated the publishing of THE CLEAVING by chatting with its author, Juliet E. McKenna.

#Advent2023 #Day16

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Evergreen and bare deciduous trees framed by an orange sunset sky adorned with cirrocumulus clouds.

The spirit of the Lord God is upon me because the Lord has anointed me; God has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and release to the prisoners…
~Isaiah 61:1
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Crescent moon at twilight, as seen through the bare branches of a tree.

My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…
~Luke 1:46-47
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Can’t remember what today’s #Advent2023 choice was but all I’m seeing is ‘bin it!’.

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Sunset behind bare trees, blue, pink, orange, and yellow sky.

May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
~Psalm 126:5
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Teakettle seated on a gas burner with a rainbow striped (handmade) potholder resting on the handle. Background of multicolored subway tiles in warm tones.

The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
~Psalm 126:3
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What The Hungarian?! - Olivia Atwater - Queen's Book Asylum Olivia Atwater, the author of Small Miracles, our chosen finalist and the winner of SPFBO 8, tires her hand at What the Hungarian?!

🎄✨DECEMBER 15TH✨🎄

When I invited the SPFBO 8 finalists to QBA, little did I know that @oliviaatwater.com's book would win SPFBO 8, let alone that she would later join my team. Even though I put her through What the Hungarian?! 😂

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Fortune (from a fortune cookie) held over a rainbow-stripes placemat. The fortune reads: Your dreams are never silly; depend on them to guide you.

When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
~Psalm 126:1
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The Questioning: Peter McLean - Queen's Book Asylum In the Author Edition of The Questioning, it's usually the author who gets to ask me silly questions, but Peter McLean, author of The Burned Man and The War for the Rose Throne series, opted for me to...

🎄✨DECEMBER 14TH✨🎄

Today I have something fun for you. Back in March, during our anniversary celebration, I invited Peter McLean to answer some (I think funny) questions! Definitely not your regular interview, that's for sure.

#Advent2023 #Day14

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🎄Advent Day 14: Create a holiday card for chat! Thank you so much to my community for a wonderful 2023! 💕
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Painting of Union Presbyterian Church, Endicott, NY, by Mary Jane Sager.

One thing I asked of the Lord; this I seek: to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in God’s temple.
~Psalm 27:4
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25 Underrated Self-Published Fantasy Books - Queen's Book Asylum As we are celebrating  Wyrd & Wonder Month, so if you are currently on the hunt, can we interest you with these 25 underrated self-published fantasy books? We promise they are totally worth your time...

🎄✨DECEMBER 13TH✨🎄

Today I bring you our list of 25 Underrated Self-Published Fantasy Books. After all, it's not too late to put some more books on your Christmas wish list 😉 A similar list is linked in the post, just FYI 😘

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