Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Giselle Aguiar+ | January 11, 2012
It’s not too much to hope for – an end to slavery in the world. Jan. 11, 2012 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Not Too Much to Hope For—An End to Slavery in the World
Giselle Aguiar+ | November 27, 2011
This entry is part 9 of 9 in the series Writing Christian Historical Fiction…“In heaven we’ll be all equal in God’s kingdom. Here in the Roman Imperium, there are still slaves and masters.” “If it were up to me, I would free all our slaves.” As she said that, Claudia looked up to see Anthony [...]
Women of Faith Writing Contest Winner Releases
Giselle Aguiar+ | July 25, 2011
This entry is part 7 of 9 in the series Writing Christian Historical FictionPRESS RELEASE For immediate release Phoenix writer wins Women of Faith Writing Contest – Now Available on Amazon Phoenix, AZ – Christian writer Giselle Aguiar’s first novel, Deo Volente! (God Willing): Love in the First Century, won second prize in the 2011 [...]
Deo Volente! Wins 2nd place in the Women of Faith writing contest!
Giselle Aguiar+ | March 1, 2011
This entry is part 6 of 9 in the series Writing Christian Historical Fiction9 years ago I started writing my novel. 7 years later I found an agent who believed in the story. 2 years later, I attend the Women of Faith conference at the invitation of a church friend who had extra tickets and [...]
Historical fiction should stick to historical fact
Giselle Aguiar+ | October 2, 2010
As a history buff and novelist, I respect history. I love historical fiction – how a writer weaves a fictional story amidst historical fact. But when that fact is fudge for dramatic effect – well, I have a problem with that.
Villa de la Misteria (Villa of the Mysteries)
Giselle Aguiar+ | July 3, 2009
This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Ancient RomeI needed a villa in Pompeii to be the “Metellus” family vineyards and after some research, I found the “Villa de la Misteria” Click here to view it on Bing Maps It’s located northwest of Pompeii, just outside the city walls, in the foothills [...]
Christian Film Industry Rivals Hollywood – ABC News
Giselle Aguiar+ | June 12, 2009
Hollywood can be hard to predict, but given the choice between last year’s Woody Allen film, “Vicky Christina Barcelona,” Sean Penn in “Milk” and a Christian film called “Fireproof,” starring aging teen idol Kirk Cameron, not a single industry insider saw this dark horse coming. “Fireproof,” a Christian-themed film straight out of “Godlywood,” buried them all as the top-grossing independent film of 2008.
Roman Influence in Today’s Culture: Wedding Traditions
Giselle Aguiar+ | June 6, 2009
Ever wonder who started all these wedding traditions that most brides and grooms go through? And for what? What does it mean? It’s good luck. Yeah, if they only knew that it all started in pagan Greece and Rome.
Did the ancient Romans have conscience?
Giselle Aguiar+ | May 25, 2009
In researching the ancient Romans and how early Christian evangelists tried to reach them, the main concept they had to work with was that there was only One God. The ancient Romans could not understand “atonement of sins.” This leads me to the conclusion that they didn’t have a conscience. Or they just didn’t listen to it.
Christians should get back to basics
Giselle Aguiar+ | May 22, 2009
Today’s Christian and Catholic churches should get back to the basics like the early Christian Churches of the first century — just priase and worship.
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