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Another Chance to Win a Copy of Her Abundant Joy

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Thanks, Casey!

Words of hope to strengthen your Biblical worldview

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June Drawing for "Her Abundant Joy" & The VOTE

Hi! My latest book Her Abundant Joy is on the shelves of your local bookstore or library. I know, I know. You knew that!

But what I forgot to mention earlier this month was that I am doing a drawing in June.

If you leave a comment this month with your email address (Use the (dot) (@) form to frustrate Spammers please!), you will be entered in the drawing to win an autographed copy of the final book in my Texas Star of Destiny series. I think it's one of the best books I've written yet. And if y...

First Page-Her Abundant Joy by Author Lyn Cote

Her Abundant Joy
by Lyn Cote
Final book of Texas Star of Destiny series
Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright:
for the end of that man is peace. Psalm 37: 37

Chapter One
Texas, April 1846

Gazing ahead through the pouring rain, Carson Quinn tried to take a deep breath and couldn't. Searing tightness in his chest reminded him--he hadn't been able to blot out the images. Images the past week with Blanche had blistered into his mind, knotted around his lungs. Late on his second day in t...

Author Linda Windsor & Faith Over Feeling

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My guest today is Author Linda Windsor, a strong woman if I ever knew one. Here's Linda:

"Healer is a story of a woman's hope based on faith rather than feelings. Brenna of Gowys has been forced into hiding for most of her twenty years by her mother Joanna's dying prophecy to her murderer.]: "My seed shall divide your house and bring about a love beyond your wicked ken." So Brenna is hunted by the O'Byrnes who seek to kill her and by her own clan, who would have her lead them to...

Book Monday-Author Roxanne Rustand & End Game

Book Monday features a new Love Inspired Suspense, End Game by Author Roxanne Rustand.
Here it starts:

"I'll be seeing you again…."

The attacker's words still ring in Deputy Megan Peters's ears. Her attempt to trap the serial rapist terrorizing Lost Falls failed, but she has succeeded in becoming the target of his attention. Undaunted, Megan moves forward in her investigation, and Scott Anders...

Ever heard of Mustang Grapes?

Today I'm blogging on one of my favorite blogs Petticoats and Pistols

I am blogging about Mustang grapes. If you've never heard of them (I hadn't until I began researching Texas for my Texas Star of Destiny series), you should drop by and see what they are. You never know--you might be on Jeopardy someday and knowing this might win you thousands!

Petticoats and Pistols is a blog
where several historical romance authors call themselves--
the
Cheryl St.John
Elizabeth Lane
Karen Kay
Linda Broday
Margar...

First Page-Shades of Morning-Author Marlo Schalesky

The First Page today is from SHADES OF MORNING by Author Marlo Schalesky.

First Page Autumn snow fell like fat angels fluttering to earth. Emmit sat on the snowbank, his eyes closed, his head tipped back. He was a snowflake too, drifting on the breeze. Cold nibbled at his wings. Ice kissed his lashes. He stuck out his tongue and caught a flake. Why did the snow always melt away just when he finally got some? He reached up and scratched his too-small ears with a too-small hand. Then...

New Poll about Strong Women, Brave Stories-Please vote

Hi Blogging friends and readers,
I'd like to know which kind of posts that appear here are the ones you like best. I've posted a new poll on the top right for you to express yourself. Would you please tell me your opinion? I'm trying to decide if you want more of me every month or if you are happy with the mix of authors and me telling about the strong women in their lives and books.

So take a moment this week and vote. Thanks in advance!
BTW, the final book in my "Texas Star of Destiny" series ...

New Poll about Strong Wome, Brave Stories-Please vote

Hi Blogging friends and readers,
I'd like to know which kind of posts that appear here are the ones you like best. I've posted a new poll on the top right for you to express yourself. Would you please tell me your opinion? I'm trying to decide if you want more of me every month or if you are happy with the mix of authors and me telling about the strong women in their lives and books.

So take a moment this week and vote. Thanks in advance!
BTW, the final book in my "Texas Star of Destiny" series ...

Book Monday-Author Cheryl Wyatt & Steadfast Soldier

Book Monday features Steadfast Soldier by Love Inspired Author Cheryl Wyatt, a fitting book for Memorial Day. Here's the scoop: "Rescuing people is his job…

But the one person pararescue jumper Chance Garrison can't seem to help is his own ailing father, who refuses his much-needed physical rehabilitation. That is, until Chance hires unconventional occupational therapist Chloe Callet. To his surprise, Chloe and her sweet black Lab, Midnight, work wonders. And not only on the elder...