Bøker av Angela Hunt

Are you tired of writing dull, lifeless dialogue? Do you struggle with finding the balance between too much and not enough explanation? Want to create characters that feel like real people? And what about historical dialogue-- how do you capture the essence of a different time? Can dialogue effectively deliver exposition? What, exactly, is "on the nose" dialogue, and why should we avoid it? And the age-old question: to swear or not to swear?Look no further, because after publishing more than 165 books, bestselling author Angela Hunt has the answers to all of your burning questions about crafting compelling dialogue in this brief lesson. With her expert guidance, you will learn how to transform your writing and bring your characters to life through dynamic and authentic dialogue. Benefits from reading this book: - Master the art of crafting engaging dialogue that keeps readers hooked and invested in your story- Create characters that feel like real people, with unique voices and personalities that jump off the page and into readers' heartsThis book includes: - Expert advice and tips from a successful, experienced author- Practical examples to help you visualize the dynamic principle- Techniques for writing historical dialogue, using profanity, and avoiding "on the nose" dialogue- Insights into how to use dialogue to reveal character, advance the plot, and build tension- And much more!Included in this book: - Strategies for writing natural and believable dialogue- Tips for incorporating foreign flavor and slang into your dialogue- Common mistakes to avoid when writing dialogue- Examples of effective dialogue- And so much more!

New to the neighborhood, Danny takes it upon himself to find out who or what has been going through the neighborhood trash at night and making such a mess. Is it a monster, an alien, or something else? Along the way, he meets Tallulah, who turns out to be his very best friend. Together they come up with a plan to catch the culprit and solve this messy mystery.

Imagine If Cows Meowed is a delightful and imaginative picture book that encourages children to think creatively and outside the box. The book is based on a simple premise: what if cows meowed like cats? The writing is simple yet effective, and the accompanying illustrations are detailed, clever, and fun.Through playful and absurd scenarios, the book sparks children's imagination, helping them to explore the world around them and develop problem-solving skills. By imagining what the world would be like if cows meowed like cats, children are learning to think beyond what they see in front of them, to be curious and open-minded, and to appreciate the wonder and magic of the world around them.Parents and teachers can use the book as an opportunity to have conversations with children about the power of imagination. The detailed illustrations in the book provide plenty of material for discussion, and parents can encourage their children to come up with their own silly scenarios and imagine what the world would be like if things were different.Overall, Imagine If Cows Meowed is a great tool for parents and teachers to encourage children to think creatively and explore the world around them. The illustrations are detailed and clever, and the writing is simple and effective, making it a perfect choice for young children.

Introducing 'Hugs and Kisses Love Counts' - a colorful and engaging children's book that teaches counting 1 to 10 through simple and repetitive rhyming prose, designed to aid with early reading and word recognition.Featuring pleasing and simple illustrations, this book is the perfect addition to any young reader's collection. With a heartwarming ending that celebrates the power of love and connection, 'Hugs and Kisses Love Counts' is sure to be a favorite for both children and parents alike."

Are you looking for a book that will help you learn how to write a captivating novel? Then this writing lesson is for you! In The First Fifty Pages, veteran novelist Angela Hunt explains why the first pages of a novel are crucial to hooking and compelling readers to keep reading. With this lesson, you'll learn how to: * Create an unforgettable first line* Develop a protagonist with whom your reader can bond>Though brief, this book contains practical advice on how to write an engaging first chapter and guidelines for creating an unforgettable start to your novel. Plus, if you're designing your own cover, you'll also find tips to make your cover look professional.

"This Advent devotional is written with passion, showing patterns and prophecies that filled me with renewed hope and wonder."--FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of The Lady's Mine and Redeeming LoveCome, Rediscover the Wonder and Reality of the Very First ChristmasWe all love the Christmas season, but have we buried the truth of the day? Bestselling author Angela Hunt weaves together visceral storytelling with overlooked biblical historical truths to help you rediscover the places, people, prophecies, and purpose of Christmas. Each of the engaging twenty-five devotions includes scriptural insights, historical facts, and personal application, which--along with weekly family activities--will have everyone saying, "I didn't know that!" as the Nativity comes to life anew.Explore Bethlehem and Nazareth. Walk with Mary, Joseph, and others. Be amazed by the words of the prophets of old. And be warmed by God's great purpose that culminated in the birth of the Messiah.Star of Wonder is perfect as an individual Advent devotional or for family and small group study. You will see Christmas with new eyes, create lasting holiday memories, and shine light on the wonder of that night so long ago.

Three women. One man. An approaching storm. In the path of a devastating hurricane, three very different women find themselves trapped in the elevator of a high-rise office building. All three conceal shattering secrets-unaware that their secrets center on the same man. The betrayed wife, eager to confront her faithless husband, with rage in her heart and a gun in her pocket... The determined mistress, finally ready to tell her lover she wants marriage and a family... The fugitive cleaning woman, tormented by the darkest secret of all...

"I love the way Hunt weaves history throughout to bring readers into ancient times. The book is rich in detail, and the characters are fully rendered."--FRANCINE RIVERS, bestselling author of Redeeming Love"I completely lost my heart to Euodia, Ariston, and Sabina. . . . A beautiful beginning to a new series."--ROBIN LEE HATCHER, bestselling author of All She Ever Dreamed Widowed Euodia, known to her neighbors as "the Lydian woman," seeks to make a fresh start by moving to the foreign city of Philippi. She finds new purpose after meeting Paulos, apostle to the Gentiles, who opens her eyes to helping those in need, particularly women and those who have been enslaved. Retired Roman soldier Hector has settled in Philippi with dreams of a future filled with wealth and status, pooling his army earnings with Lucius, his fellow comrade-in-arms turned business partner. His hopes are dashed, however, when Paulos robs their youngest enslaved girl of her lucrative ability to foretell the future, rendering her worthless to Hector's ambition.Determined to find someone to restore the girl's valuable "gift," Hector is willing to travel to the ends of the earth to do so. Following close behind him, Euodia and her servants embark on a journey to rescue Sabina and set her free forever.

Beautiful, headstrong Afton is taken from her parents at an early age and raised in the castle, a companion to the earl's daughter. Schooled in the ways of kings and surrounded by splendor, Afton falls in love with the earl's son, brave, Calhoun, her childhood protector. But Calhoun's mother, the Lady Endeline, has much different plans for him than marriage to a villein's daughter. Suddenly Afton's world is torn viciously apart. She is cast out of the castle, given to a man she fears and despises as a reward for his loyalty-an all too clear reminder that, for all her dreams, she is nothing but a villein. Now all she has left is a burning desire for vengeance . . .

Three grown Southern sisters have 10 marriages between them. Ginger, the eldest, wonders if she's the only one who hasn't inherited what their family calls "the Grandma Gene": the tendency to like the casualness of courtship better than the intimacy of marriage.

As famine overtakes the land, Simeon leads his brothers into Egypt to buy grain. He doesn't recognize the vengeful ruler he must bow before: Joseph, his long-lost brother, the very brother Simeon sold into slavery years ago. Now, it is the brash Simeon's turn to endure imprisonment. Only Mandisa, the handmaid who interprets the ruler's language, is his saving grace. The beautiful widow and her young son see another side of Simeon, the tenderness beneath the tough exterior. As much as he would like to, he will never be free to love them until he unshackles the chains around his own heart. Book Two in the Legacies of the Ancient River series.

After moving to Jerusalem, Aya expects to be bored in her role as wife to a Torah student but finds herself fascinated by her husband's studies. And when her brother Sha'ul makes a life-altering decision, she is faced with a troubling question: How can she remain true to all she's been taught since infancy and still love her blasphemous brother?

Asked by Mary to record stories of Yeshua while the eyewitnesses are still alive, Matthew, a disciple, reluctantly agrees. But the longer they work together, the more difficult their task becomes as they face threats and opposition. And when Matthew works to save his people, he realizes that the job he hesitantly accepted may be his God-given destiny.

When her husband is thrown into debtor's prison, Pheodora--sister of Yeshua of Nazareth--pins her hopes on the birth of two spotless goats to sell for the upcoming Yom Kippur sacrifice so that she can provide for her daughters and survive. Calling on her wits, her family, and her God, can she trust that He will hear and help a lowly shepherd's wife?

Lara Godfrey wants to honor her deceased husband's memory by having his baby. She goes to a friend's husband, cryogenics expert Dr. Helmut Braun, for help and becomes the candidate for a mad philanthropist's scheme for improving the human race. Instead of being inseminated with her husband's sperm, Lara is carrying a child with altered DNA.Angela Hunt pulls the reader in with an intriguing scientific theory putting a new spin on the creation-vs.-evolution debate. A must-read, THE TRUTH TELLER hooks us with a suspense-filled love story. --Romantic Times Magazine, TOP PICKMs. Hunt has created a marvelously intricate medical thriller as well as a story that deals with the spiritual ethics of genetics. This page-turner will leave you wanting more. If you read only one novel this year, this should be the one!--AS., Rendezous MagazineWinner of the Golden Quill Award of ExcellenceWinner of the Holt MedallionWinner of the Silver Angel Award, Excellence in Media

Dogs just wanna have fun, and there's no easier way for a dog to have fun than with a human and a ball. Photographer Angela Hunt invited her friends with dogs to stop by for a photo session, and the results are as heart-warming and touching as the stories behind these human-animal relationships.

Little Red the hen loves it when Henry reads books to the chickens in the coop. But when Henry stops bringing books and brings a video game instead, Little Red tries her best to tell him that books are better. Charming illustrations accompany this fun story that brings children and chickens--and books--together.

Let's face it--at some point you and your child will encounter a spoiled brat, just like the narrator of this story. Enjoy this tale of a young girl who dreads her bratty cousin's visit until life takes an unexpected turn and a pair of ducks teach Nat a lesson he won't soon forget. From the author of the best-selling THE TALE OF THREE TREES.

When the unthinkable happens . . . En route from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International, Flight 848 bursts into flames and crashes into Tampa Bay. All 261 passengers and crew are killed.

Lola Li loves tutus . . . enough to wear one every day of the week. So if one is good, more must be better, right? You and your child will be delighted by the delightful illustrations and humor in TOO MANY TUTUS. You'll love creating memories, as well as learning colors and the days of the week with this charming book.

From the author of the best-selling THE TALE OF THREE TREES: Grandma trusts in the Lord to provide the perfect gift for Grandpa's birthday, even though in the beginning the things she receives are not at all what she had in mind. This warm and humorous tale teaches children that God always provides what we need when we trust Him--even when His answers don't immediately make sense.

When a wedding guest tells Tasmin to have the servants fill the pitchers with water, she reluctantly obeys and is amazed when it turns into the finest wine ever tasted in Cana. But when her twin brother, Thomas, impulsively chooses to follow the Teacher from Nazareth, she decides to follow the group and do whatever she must to bring her brother ho

Two women occupy a place in Herod's court: the king's only sister, Salome, a resentful woman who has been told she is from an inferior race, and her lowly handmaid, Zara, who sees the hurt in those around her. Both women struggle to reach their goals and survive in Herod the Great's tumultuous court, where no one is trustworthy and no one is safe.

The murder trial promises to be the most sensational to hit Chicago in years. And attorney Briley Lester knows it could make-or break- her career. The tabloid headlines are screaming that a long-mistreated society wife has killed her abusive husband-the scion of one of the city's wealthiest, most powerful, most dangerous families….It seems like a hopeless, open-and-shut case, but Briley is becoming more and more convinced that her client truly is innocent. A tragic secret, almost too shocking to be believed, could be the key to proving it. But before she can bring the truth into the light, she'll have to face this woman's shadow-haunted past-and her own- and let darkness come….

She had the perfect life until the accident. Now science offers an opportunity to replace what she has lost--but at what cost?