Hot Apple Cider
Stories to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul
A heart-warming collection of inspiring personal experience articles, short stories, and poems
“If you’re looking for inspiration, something to breathe in for reassurance that you’re not alone, something to remind you to hear God’s voice in acts of compassion, spend an afternoon with Hot Apple Cider. It could just change your life.”
More than 45,000 paperback copies of this book are in circulation in Canada!
From Janette's foreword:
"My guess is that within these pages there is something that was meant just for you.”
More than 40 true stories, fiction, and poetry from 30 Canadian writers or landed immigrants who write from a Christian faith perspective.
30,000 copies were given out at "Girls Night Out" and "Couples Night Out" World Vision events across Canada.
Nearly 15,000 additional paperback copies have been sold, and many ebooks as well.
“Imagine a group of Canadians circled around a campfire. They have two things in common: They’re serious Christians and committed writers. ‘Let me tell you my conversion story,’ calls out Deborah Gyapong. Brian Austin recites an original poem. Grace Fox shares a devotional piece. As the fire crackles and they sip their cider, all 30 speak from their hearts. That’s the concept of Hot Apple Cider—and it’s a good one.”
Some of the stories:
- A middle-aged woman wakes up to discover her husband lying comatose beside her in the Australian outback.
- After losing his devout grandmother to breast cancer, a young doctor questions God’s will.
- A lonely waitress stuck in a small town wonders how God could possibly use her.
- A missionary in Africa, dedicated to serving God, has a horrific car accident that leaves him brain-damaged.
- A shy 12-year-old girl struggles with the idea that God wants her to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper telling people God loves them.
- A recently remarried woman is told she has a malignant breast tumour.
- A retelling of some of the events of the crucifixion through the eyes of a Roman centurian.
Bonus: There is also a companion Discussion Guide for personal reflection, book clubs, small groups, speakers, etc.
Stories from this book won five The Word Awards!
Hot Apple Cider itself wasn't entered in the Awards because of our close association with The Word Guild. However, any of the contributors could enter.
Winners of The Word Awards:
- "The Diamond Ring" by N. J. Lindquist (won two categories)
- "It Was Then That I Carried You" by Angelina Fast
Award of Merit Winners
- "The Letter to the Editor" by N. J. Lindquist
- "Living Outside Our Comfort Zones" by Eleanor Shepherd
Other Shortlisted Stories:
- “It Was Then That I Carried You” Angelina Fast-Vlaar (a second category)
- “Stuckville Cafe” by Bonnie Grove
Bonus:
Hot Apple Cider also was named the Church Library Association of Ontario's "One Book/One Conference" Winner
Buy Hot Apple Cider for yourself or as a gift today!
Note: We accept bulk orders for paperbacks from individuals, churches, ministries, etc. Please contact us.
While you're here, check out the Interviews we did on our blog with many of our Hot Apple Cider writers.
It can take a lifetime to produce one short story or poem. Not necessarily the writing itself—some things come easily and others take a great deal of hard work—but the experiences, the emotions, the reflections, and the passion out of which the writing comes can cover a long, long time. Whether you've read the book or not, we think you'll enjoy reading these Interviews with our writers.