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October 21, 2025

I’ve Never Cried for a Book Release Before…

I’ve never cried for a book release before, until about 1 o’clock this morning, and then again around 9:00 AM while drinking my morning coffee. (And if I’m being honest, I’ll probably cry again before the day is up) I’ve spent the last five years publishing or actively working to publish books. In that time, Continue reading

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January 20, 2025

Exciting Biblical Fiction to Anticipate in 2025

The new year always brings with it so many things… A blank calendar just waiting to be filled in. A fresh start. The last part of winter with the promise of spring to come soon. Oh, and of course, new books! There are SO MANY book releases happening in 2025 that I simply can’t wait Continue reading

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January 15, 2025

All the Books I Read in 2024

2024 was a year to remember, for so many different reasons. From travels to life changes to career milestones, it had it all—and there were even a few good books in there too! In fact, I would go so far as to say there were ONLY good books in 2024. Every single book that I Continue reading

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January 8, 2025

Author Aspirations for 2025: New Projects Ahead

It feels weird to say that we are now in 2025. Twenty-twenty-FIVE! Can you believe it?? That being said, with the New Year here and in full swing, it’s time to start setting some goals. Despite starting the year off with an irritating head-cold, this might end up being my most ambitious year yet. Keep Continue reading

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January 4, 2025

Finding Your Mission: A Christian Author’s Journey

Mission is such an interesting word. When I see the word “mission” I think of two things. The first is the twenty-one historic California Spanish missions built between 1769 and 1833. I grew up learning about them in school and driving past them on various trips along the California coastline. The second is the idea Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Claiming Canaan by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on June 11, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I’ve been reviewing each of the books in the Daughters of Zelophehad series by Barbara M. Britton since the first one, Lioness, was released last year. It’s Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Star of Persia by Jill Eileen Smith (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 27, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I have been a fan of Jill Eileen Smith since I first stumbled upon The Crimson Cord (Rahab’s Story) at my local Barnes & Noble. I quickly Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Heavenly Lights by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 17, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I previously reviewed Lioness: Mahlah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton in November of 2019. I have been anxiously awaiting awaiting Noah’s arrival ever since! You can read Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on March 5, 2020. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. It is a beautiful thing when characters from books and figments from other imaginary worlds can impact us so much, that by the time we turn the Continue reading

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January 2, 2025

Lioness: Mahlah’s Journey by Barbara M. Britton (Book Review)

This blog post was originally posted on November 5, 2019. The version you see now has been updated and revised since then, but the content remains the same. I just finished reading Lioness by Barbara M. Britton. Like, literally about five or ten minutes ago. Normally, I’d wait a day or two to see how Continue reading

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About The author

Jenna Van Mourik is the author of the Biblical fiction novel Jerusalem’s Daughter, which was published in 2021. She graduated magna cum laude from California Baptist University with a B.A. in English and earned a Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology. Today, she balances writing novels, recommending books on her blog and YouTube channel, and encouraging others to pursue God in everyday life on her social media. Connect with her on Instagram @jennavanmourik.