November's 'Authors At Abunga' Provides Opportunity for Lively Q & A
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., October 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- Abunga.com, the family-friendly bookstore, continues its weekly "Authors at Abunga" online chats in November with experts offering a Christian perspective on dysfunctional families, fear vs. faith, Christmas inspiration and balancing busyness with Godliness. Next month's one-hour chats, held at Abunga.com on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. EDT, will feature family writer Steve Wyatt; suspense fiction author Travis Thrasher; novelist Kevin Alan Milne; and women’s expert Joanna Weaver, respectively.
"The weekly author chat program has been a great success, and we are continuing to offer a wide assortment of interesting topics for all audiences," said Lee Martin, chairman of Abunga.com. "We not only provide the authors' books on Abunga.com, but provide a way for readers and fans to directly connect with them through these author chats."
Steve Wyatt is author of "Stuck in a Small World: Staying on Board with Your Not-So-Unique Yet Thoroughly Dysfunctional Family," a book that explores how family problems today are similar to those in the Bible. Wyatt is a divorced and remarried pastor who compares family life to being on Disney's "It's a Small World" ride - when it's broken. In his book, Wyatt points to biblical examples of unconventional and troubled families and offers encouragement on how to break the cycle of dysfunction. Wyatt, who will offer insight on this subject at Abunga.com on Nov. 5, is the lead pastor of Christ's Church at the Crossroads in Phoenix, Ariz. For more information, visit http://abunga.com/featuredauthorwyatt.
Travis Thrasher's newest book, "Isolation," is a thrilling mystery about a missionary family that moves into a secluded mansion in the mountains of North Carolina, thinking they are escaping their nightmares. But when a snowstorm hits and they are trapped inside their new home, their worst fears become reality. As they fight to stay alive, they will be tested in ways they never imagined - spiritually and physically. Thrasher weaves suspense and drama into this gripping story centered around fear and faith. Thrasher will be on the Abunga chat on Nov. 12. Visit www.travisthrasher.com for more information.
Kevin Alan Milne's novel "The Paper Bag Christmas" tells the story of two brothers, Aaron and Mo, who are tasked with helping to bring holiday cheer to the children's ward at a nearby hospital. The boys encounter challenges with some of the children, especially Katrina, who is so embarrassed by her scarred exterior that she hides her face behind a paper bag and pushes people away. But as the inspiring book progresses, the children discover that Christmas joy emanates from a source far greater than the North Pole, and Katrina learns that she is more beautiful than she had ever imagined. It is a heartwarming tale that is soon to become a holiday classic. Milne will join the Abunga chat on Nov. 19. For more information, visit www.kevinamilne.com.
Joanna Weaver is the author of the popular, "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life," a book that shows women how to maintain intimacy with Christ while balancing a busy schedule. Weaver compares the life of a woman today to that of Mary and Martha in the New Testament, who struggled with things such as daily demands, resentment and feeling inadequate. Weaver shows how all modern-day Mary's and Martha's can draw closer to God, serve Him better and experience a greater joy. Weaver has also written the companion book, "Having a Mary Spirit: Allowing God to Change Us from the Inside Out," in which she gives additional insight into how readers can find the hope, healing, wholeness and joy their heart longs for. Weaver directs readers past their own shortcomings to the God who stands ready, willing and able to make a new woman out of them. Weaver will join the Abunga chat on Nov. 26. Visit http://abunga.com/featuredauthorweaver for more information.
"Abunga.com's weekly chats are an excellent way for authors to expand on their themes and messages," Martin said. "We provide them so that people can take advantage of this unique opportunity and join in on the online discussions."
All chats are hosted at http://Abunga.com/AuthorsatAbunga. One week prior to each, readers can visit the "Authors at Abunga" Web page to submit questions. Questions are also accepted during chats. Transcripts of all author chats and a listing of scheduled authors are available from the Abunga.com homepage.
Abunga.com is an online bookstore founded to provide families a protected shopping environment. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., Abunga.com offers safety with more than 2 million family-friendly titles; savings through distributor-direct prices and support to nonprofit organizations by donating 5 percent of each transaction to a customer-selected charity. For more information, visit www.Abunga.com.
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