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Book Monday-Author Susan Meissner & White Picket Fences

Readers of emotional dramas that are willing to explore the lies that families tell each other for protection and comfort will enjoy White Picket Fences. The novel is ideal for those who appreciate exploring questions like: what type of honesty do children need from their parents, or how can one move beyond a past that isn't acknowledged or understood? Is there hope and forgiveness for the tragedies of our past and a way to abundant grace?

The story in a nutshell:

When her black sheep...

I'm Blogging Today at Author Roxanne Rustand's Blog

All Creatures Great and Small.

Drop by the following link

http://roxannerustand.blogspot.com/20...

and read about my sweet cats and see a few photos of them.

Hope it's not snowing where you are. It is in northern Wisconsin!--Lyn

Author Allie Pleiter, Knitter & Mom

My guest today is a writer who exudes joie de vie, Allie Pleiter. Here's Allie:

"More than anything, it's our choices that define us. So many times I'm awed by Christ's choices--to stop and listen to one person when the whole world was clamoring for His attention, to stay put when I would have skittered around inefficiently, to confront when I would have hid, to be kind when I would have resorted to harsh words. By His actions, Christ teaches me that choices are not the same thing as

Book Monday--Author Michael Angley, His Mom & His Book

My guest today is Author Mike Angley who has an interesting family story to share and he is especially proud of his award-winning book CHILD FINDER. Here's Mike:

"This story would not have been possible without the intervention of a rambunctious mutt named Howdy, but let me save this prequel for the end. It's priceless.

My mother, Jean Angley, grew up as Jean Marie Davis in the coal-mining region of northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA). Born during the Great Depression, and the youngest of...

Winners of Finally Home-Finally Found & Paging Project Journal!

In September my Love Inspired Classic Finally Home-Finally Found was released. To celebrate its rebirth, I am giving away an autographed copy to these ladies who left comments during September:
April,
PtClayton,
Wilma,
and
Joye.
I have email addresses for all of these four. It really helps when you leave a comment if you would leave your email address. Substitute a period with the word "dot" and @ as "at" so that Spammers can't pick up your email.

BTW, Project Journal, please contact me at l (dot)c...

Lyn & Friends for a Great Fall Weekend

This past weekend my friend Author Roxanne Rustand visited me along with another friend who was a longtime food columnist who now is a photographer. AND WE HAD FUN!

We went shopping in Eagle River WI, which included garage-saling. When we stopped at one house, I spied a crabapple tree. The boughs were drooping nearly to the ground they bore such a rich crop. I asked and they gave me permission to pick a bag of this specialty fruit. The next day I rinsed them and cooked them down to juice. The...

Author Anna Schmidt & Women for Women

My guest today is a longtime friend, Anna Schmidt who writes for Love Inspired, both contemporary and historical. Today she has something great to tell us about! Here's Anna:

Hi all! I'm delighted to be guesting on Lyn's blog. Two things come to mind as we approach the holidays: Number 1- For several years I've supported women struggling to survive through an organization called Women for Women International (www.womenforwomen.org). My current sisters include a woman in Kosovo and another in I...

Book Monday-Author Cheryl Wyatt & Soldier Daddy

My guest today on Book Monday is Author Cheryl Wyatt. Here's Cheryl:

"My fifth book, Soldier Daddy, is in stores now. It can also be ordered online. Please pass the word!

About the book
U.S. Air Force commander Aaron Petrowski leads pararescue teams, yet can't find one nanny for his three-year-old twins?
The widowed father is returning to duty, but not without the best care for his beloved boys. So when Sarah Graham applies,
the young woman surprises everyone by passing inspection. Until Aaron dis...

Author Amber Stockton & Her Mom

My guest today is Author Amber Stockton, a real live wire. Here's Amber:

"Hi! Lyn has invited me here today to share a bit about the strong women in my family as well as one of my strong heroines in my latest book. It seems to me that heroines in novels usually stems from two places: your own background or a lacking in your experiences. You either portray aspects of your life through your heroines, or you make up for what was missing in your life by giving your heroines everything you...

Author Christina Berry & Her Grandfather's Advice

My guest today is Author Christina Berry who asked to tell us about some advice she made good use of. Here's Christina:

"This advice didn't come from a strong woman. In fact, it came from my darling grandfather, but it's about being a strong woman.

I had been dating a boy for a few years, and though I was only a senior in high school, my grandparents could tell I was very serious about him. During a visit to their house in South Lake Tahoe, my grandpa took me out to the Keys and parked the truc...