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September 21, 2010
Author Renee Ryan & Rahab's Example--& a Giveaway Too!
My guest today is Author Renee Ryan who visited not long ago. She's back with another morsel of wisdom and another book to giveaway. Leave a comment and you will be entered in the drawing! Here's Renee:
"Lyn, thanks for having me again. I love writing strong heroines. In fact, when I started plotting my latest Love Inspired Historical novel, DANGEROUS ALLIES, I knew I wanted to write a story about female courage. But that was all I knew. Courage can mean different things to different peopl...
September 20, 2010
Book Monday-Author Camy Tang & Formula for Danger
Formula for Danger by Camy Tang Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense
Someone wants dermatologist Rachel Grant's latest research, and they'll do anything to get it. Including trashing the plants needed for her breakthrough scar-reducing cream—and trying to run Rachel down. Desperate for help, she turns to Edward Villa, the only man she trusts. But the greenhouse owner knows too much about Rachel's research, and now he's a t...
September 16, 2010
Author Anita Higman & the Impossible
My guest today is Author Anita Higman who shares about forgiveness. Here's Anita:
"Over the years when people have wronged me sometimes forgiveness can feel impossible—as easy as crossing an ocean without a boat. One incident that comes to mind was when someone made a promise to me and then didn't follow through. I will call her Jane. When she made the promise it was received with great rejoicing and expectation on my part, but in the end Jane let me down. I have forgiven...
September 14, 2010
First Page-Once Upon a Christmas Eve by Author Anita Higman
First Page of the novella, "Once Upon a Christmas Eve," from Love Finds You Under the Mistletoe by Author Anita Higman.
"The people of Noel always said Holly Goodnight was like a rock tumbler--that she had a gift for smoothing out the edges of other people's lives. Holly grinned at the thought. I probably have more in common with a rock hammer.
With a smile and a wave Holly breezed out of the post office and then darted across Main Street, just in time to grab Miss Flora's arm as she stumbl...
What do you think about this?
Best Buy to Sell Kindle In Stores, Enhance E-Reader Displays
Do you own an ebook reader?
If not, would you like one for Christmas? Why or why not?
And which ebook reader do you have or want?
Questions! Questions! Tell me what you think!
Do you own an ebook reader?
If not, would you like one for Christmas? Why or why not?
And which ebook reader do you have or want?
Questions! Questions! Tell me what you think!
What do you think abou this?
Best Buy to Sell Kindle In Stores, Enhance E-Reader Displays
Do you own an ebook reader?
If not, would you like one for Christmas? Why or why not?
And which ebook reader do you have or want?
Questions! Questions! Tell me what you think!
Do you own an ebook reader?
If not, would you like one for Christmas? Why or why not?
And which ebook reader do you have or want?
Questions! Questions! Tell me what you think!
September 13, 2010
Who Named the Kitties?
Wow! I'm happy to find out that so many animal lovers--in particular kitten lovers-- read this blog. The winning names, suggested by two different women, have been chosen!
I loved all the names suggested even "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer," names I'd never heard but which I was told are from the Rock Opera "Cats."
Now I (as in Lyn) didn't choose the winning names. My characters, twin sister, Cindy and Mimi, first graders, had to choose. Fortunately I know them very well, having known them...
I loved all the names suggested even "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer," names I'd never heard but which I was told are from the Rock Opera "Cats."
Now I (as in Lyn) didn't choose the winning names. My characters, twin sister, Cindy and Mimi, first graders, had to choose. Fortunately I know them very well, having known them...
September 9, 2010
Author Irene Brand & What is the Unloved Wife/Sister to Do?
Today my guest is Author Irene Brand who besides being a dear friend, is also an outstanding person. Oh, and she writes good too! GRIN (Be sure to read about the contest she's holding.)
Here's Irene:
"In my novella in 'An Appalachian Christmas,' my heroine Julia's experience compares in several ways to Leah, the first wife of Jacob. Jacob loved Leah's younger sister who was more beautiful than Leah. Genesis 29:17 records, 'Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.' L...
September 8, 2010
First Page-An Appalachian Christmas-Author Irene Brand
AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS, novella
By Irene Brand from LOVE FINDS YOU IN MISTLETOE, KENTUCKY
Excerpt from Chapter One, page one:
Its driver whistling merrily, the antiquated bus climbed a hill into the small Kentucky town on a sunny September morning. With brakes squeaking and the engine groaning like a sick person gasping for a final breath, the bus eventually ground to a halt before a two-story building. Opening the door, the driver shouted, "Booneville. All passengers get off."
Julia Ma...
September 4, 2010
Book Monday Review-Author Mindy Starns Clark & Shadows of Lancaster County
Shadows of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns ClarkShadows of Lancaster County was the 2nd book I've read by Mindy Starns Clark. In both, she has woven a thread from the past with the mystery in the present. She also infuses her characters with life and vulnerability. She made me care very much about her heroine Anna. I enjoyed the surprise reveal at the end! I'm not one of those people who want to guess ahead of time who the villain is. I like surprises and Mindy Starns Clark wowwed me. I high...
