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.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
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!
Previous Posts
- Coats, Garments, Books, and Writings....
- Radiation Plus Spiritual Eradication
- Releasing An Extraordinary Miracle
- The End of the Day....
- HI EVERYONE. I'M BACK!
- Last Night God Answered Prayer....
- Saddle Up Your Horses....
- Home Alone....But in His Hands
- The Journey to Victory
- Romance and Imperfect Marriages
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.
5 Comments:
kristy,
you look GREAT!!! praise the Lord!
we are believing with you for a miracle tomorrow and there are people in new york praying for you as well. we love you!
howard and ann
Dear Milton ~ This is for you. I have been praying for you as well as Kristy. You have a heavy burden that you are carrying with grace and love. My small, but devoted, prayer chain is praying for Kristy tomorrow. We all expect a positive outcome and plan on a miracle. I know one of our members plans to put it on her blog. I hope she shares that with you.
In His Love and mine, Bonnie
bengstrom@hotmail.com
Kristy:
We are praying for you. May you feel the peace that passes all understanding tomorrow. I know that the Lord will be with you and will give you strength each and every day as you walk thru these unknown valley's. God is your source and He is all you need. Draw from Him. We love you!
Ava
Our prayers are with you each and everyday, for the positive results from prayer can bring forth awesome happenings; and we also know how all things are truly possible through God as Pastor Milton preached in his sermon this morning. May He{Almighty God}, Precious Jesus, and the hosts of angels be with you as the treatments begin and keep seeds of hope and promise in your hearts, minds, and souls; always.
Dear Kristy and Milton,
I put you and your family on our church prayer list a few weeks ago. Imagine my surprise when our pastor of 20 years, Gregg Headley, began to send me a couple of email updates about you. It would seem that the Headleys and the Dykes are long time friends, unbeknown to Barry and myself, who have been long time friends of Terry and Sandra.
We love your blog. We are folowing and praying.
We will be praying at 2:30 Dallas time for your miracle on Monday!
Blessings!
Marlyse & Barry Gordon
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