A Thousand Words.....
Thanksgiving Dinner 7 PM 11/22/07 at Baptist Hospital
O Give Thanks--for God Is Good...
posted by Kristy Dykes @ 9:16 PM
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CHRISTIAN LOVE STORIES
"When I found the one I love, I held him and would not let him go" (Song of Solomon 3:4). My name is Kristy Dykes, and I write Christian love stories for Barbour Publishing...perhaps because I live with a hero husband. At this site, I cover marriage, romance, and Christian fiction. These book titles make me smile--and offer great truths: Sometimes I Wake Up Grumpy and Sometimes I Let Him Sleep, Love Extravagantly, Every Marriage Is A Fixer-Upper, Red-Hot Monogamy.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Dinner 7 PM 11/22/07 at Baptist Hospital
O Give Thanks--for God Is Good...
About Me
- Name: Kristy Dykes
- Location: Greetings from sunny Florida!
“Pizzazz! Enthusiasm! High energy! Those are a few of the words that describe Kristy Dykes. From the moment she steps up to the platform, she captivates your attention. As both a writer and a speaker, Kristy is moving and motivating. She will touch your heart with love and laughter.”-- FLORENCE LITTAUER. A former newspaper columnist, Kristy Dykes is an award-winning author of 10 Christian fiction titles as well as over 600 articles in many publications including two New York Times subsidiaries. Her titles have been on the Christian bestsellers list and Top 20 List at christianbook.com, and have won many awards including Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold, Third Place in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, and Third Place in the ACFW 2006 Book of the Year Contest (novella category). Kristy writes a column for the ezine of the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America, has taught at many conferences and two colleges, and speaks for women's and writers' events. Living a kaleidoscopic life as a pastor’s wife, she jokes that she has 1.2 million acts of kindness in circulation instead of 1.2 million books. And she loves every minute of it!
A RECENT AWARD
Kristy won Second Place in the 2007 Barclay Gold for her novella "Angel Food" in the 4-in-1 collection Kiss the (Cook) Bride. She won Third Place for the same title in the 2007 Inspirational Readers Choice Contest, awarded by FHL, the inspirational chapter of Romance Writers of America. Kristy also won Third Place in the 2006 Book of the Year Contest, awarded by American Christian Fiction Writers, for her novella "Reunited" in the 4-in-1 collection Wedded Bliss?.
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SITES I ENJOY
- Kristy's Daughter: It's All About Him
- Novel Journey
- Edit Cafe: Barbour Publishing Editors
- Forensics & Faith: Author Brandilyn Collins
- Girls Write Out: Four Popular Authors
- Author Lena Nelson Dooley
- Author Carrie Turansky
- Author Rachel Hauck
- Charis Connection: Inspiration for Writers
- From Where I Sit: Thomas Nelson Publishers' CEO Michael Hyatt
- Literary Agent Chip MacGregor: Publishing Insights
- A Life In Pages: Author Angela Hunt
- Write Thinking: Author Robin Lee Hatcher
- Margaret Feinberg, Author & Speaker
- Edgy Inspirational Fiction: Author Michelle Sutton
- Scenes & Beans: Author Brandilyn Collins
KRISTY'S PUBLISHED WORKS
- The Heart of the Matter
- Kiss the Bride
- Wedded Bliss?
- Room At the Inn
- Holiday At the Inn
- The Tender Heart
- Church in the Wildwood
- Sweet Liberty
- American Dream
KRISTY'S UPCOMING RELEASE
- Florida Weddings (Spring '08)
KRISTY'S LATEST BOOKS
1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.
- Kristy's Daughter: It's All About Him
- Novel Journey
- Edit Cafe: Barbour Publishing Editors
- Forensics & Faith: Author Brandilyn Collins
- Girls Write Out: Four Popular Authors
- Author Lena Nelson Dooley
- Author Carrie Turansky
- Author Rachel Hauck
- Charis Connection: Inspiration for Writers
- From Where I Sit: Thomas Nelson Publishers' CEO Michael Hyatt
- Literary Agent Chip MacGregor: Publishing Insights
- A Life In Pages: Author Angela Hunt
- Write Thinking: Author Robin Lee Hatcher
- Margaret Feinberg, Author & Speaker
- Edgy Inspirational Fiction: Author Michelle Sutton
- Scenes & Beans: Author Brandilyn Collins
KRISTY'S PUBLISHED WORKS
- The Heart of the Matter
- Kiss the Bride
- Wedded Bliss?
- Room At the Inn
- Holiday At the Inn
- The Tender Heart
- Church in the Wildwood
- Sweet Liberty
- American Dream
KRISTY'S UPCOMING RELEASE
- Florida Weddings (Spring '08)
KRISTY'S LATEST BOOKS
1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.
- Florida Weddings (Spring '08)
KRISTY'S LATEST BOOKS
1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.
1) The Heart of the Matter, a novel, is now available at christianbook.com. "Can Luke overcome his vain prejudice? Can Jeris allow her tender heart to trust again? Will they let God show them the heart of the matter?" (1 Samuel 16:7) 2) Kiss the Bride, a 4-in-1 novella collection, is also available. Coauthors: Kristy Dykes, Aisha Ford, Vickie McDonough, Carrie Turansky. Plot: Four restaurant owners discover a dash of hope, a dollop of longing, and a plateful of faith are the recipe for romance.
14 Comments:
Sorry you didn't get to go home for Thanksgiving, Kristy, but your lunch looks great!
Hope you had a wonderful time.
Lee
Thanksgiving is Thanksgiving, no matter where you're sitting. I see the joy and love and thankfulness in the eyes of both of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!
JanetS (Heartsong author)
You both look wonderful! And dinner looks pretty good too. Blessings,
Patty Smith Hall
You look so pretty. I hope your dinner was wonderful. I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Julia Healey
So good to see Kristy post-op looking so pretty. Soon you will be home and you continue to be in my prayers daily.
What a way to get back in touch! We just read your blog this morning to learn of your temporary illness. We have begun to raise you up in prayer to our Mighty Healer, and it is so affirming to KNOW Jesus is still in the MIRACLE BUSINESS!!! We know Milton is probably overwhelmed with calls, e-mails and letters, so we'll keep in touch with your progress of healing through your blog site. WE LOVE YOU,
Don & Anne B.
Happy Thanksgiving. Kristy you look beautiful. I appreciate the daily updates.
Blessings
You've both been in my thoughts and prayers, especially yesterday while I enjoyed family and friends. We read Psalm 100--"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise."
Thank you for sharing your journey and your love for each other with us. Kristy, if anyone can beat this thing, my money is on you!! We serve an awesome God and he hears our prayers!
Blessings.
Carol Umberger (ACFW)
What a feast! Both of you look great.
Love and prayers,
Mom & Dad Dykes
A thousand words is right. You both look wonderful! I pray you get to come home soon, Kristy. We are still praying for you morning, noon and night...
Love,
Dawn & Skip Scott
PRAISE THE LORD! What a scene of love and grace! That is why we repeat king Hezekiah's (Is. 38: 1-20) declaration of life everyday when we lift Kristy before God in our prayers.
With love,
The Santiago Family
Dear Kristy and Milton,
Thanks for the sweet photo. It is so good to see you both together on Thanksgiving. Kristy you look beautiful. I'm praying you will continue to gain strength and be home soon. Here are the verses we read at our table yesterday:
"Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done. Sing praise to Him...tell of His wonderful acts. Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He pronounced." 1 Chronicles 16:8-12.
Remember all God has done. His love endures forever!
Love and a hug,
Carrie
My whole family was thinking of you yesterday. You look wonderful : )
You both look wonderful and happy. God be with you today and everyday. Pray is working.
Love and prayers,
Linda and Tommy Reece
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