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Book Monday-Elizabeth White's Tour de Force

My dear friend Elizabeth White's latest book from Zondervan will be released April 20th, just a week away. Here's Elizabeth:

"TOUR DE FORCE is set in the world of professional ballet, so many of the scenes take place in New York City--one of my favorite places to visit. The heroine of this story is Gilly Kincade, who appeared as a secondary character--younger sister of Laurel--in OFF THE RECORD.

In TOUR DE FORCE, Gilly has grown up to become a rising star in one of the premier NYC ballet companies

Lois Richer, Ruth and Her Heroine Olivia

Today, my good friend Lois Richer shares her thoughts on Ruth, the grandmother of King David and her latest Love Inspired. Here's Lois:



"Thanks for inviting me to blog, Lyn.

A very strong woman in the Bible whom I’ve always admired is Ruth. Losing a husband would be decimating, scary and painful. The future would be terrifying. But still Ruth refused Naomi’s admonition to stay where she was. Imagine leaving home with your mother-in-law!
Naomi must have been some kind of a mother-in-law because Rut

Jane Jordan Browne, My Friend & Agent

Today I'm taking a turn blogging about a strong woman in my life.


She was Jane Jordan Browne, my literary agent. She acquired me in 1997 just before I sold my first book to Love Inspired. I knew I had made the right decision in signing with her when I told the editor who called to offer me a contract that Jane Browne was now my agent. In an awed tone, she asked, "Jane Jordan Browne?"


Jane was a fantastic agent who took a real interest in the careers of her authors. She read all my early manuscr

Merrillee Whren & Her Mom & Homecoming Blessings

Today another Love Inspired author guests. Here's Merrillee Whren:

"Thank you, Lyn, for inviting me to share on her blog today as I talk about one of the most influential people in my life—my mother.

My mom Gladys Luft went to be with her Lord over twenty-five years ago, but her influence lives to this day. I have many fond memories about this woman of quiet strength. Photographs, memories and the values she instilled in my life are ways that I remember her. One of my fondest memories is of the t

Book Monday-Tamara Alexander's Beyond This Moment

Tamera Alexander's latest release is Beyond This Moment, a Timber Ridge Reflections novel.

Here's a quick peek at Beyond This Moment:
Lives are made up of tiny steps. Some are chosen for us; some we choose. All hold the power to change who we become—but only if we let them. When Dr. Molly Whitcomb, Professor of Romance Languages, steps off the train in Colorado Territory, she makes a choice—one that goes against everything she stands for. Yet it’s the only choice that offers her a chance to rega

Brandt Dodson -Homeless – with the Wind in her Sails

This is a real treat. Though authors and readers share the stories of the strong women in their lives on this blog, I haven't had the opportunity to get the male point of view till today.

Brandt Dodson shares the story of his grandmother and of the heroine in his latest book, Daniel's Den.

Here's Brandt:

"At the height of the great depression, my maternal grandmother found herself and her four small children in the worst of all possible situations. They were homeless.
After her husband abandoned

Brenda Novak's Online Auction for Diabetes

Today I want to call attention to an opportunity to help in May to end the disease, diabetes.

Here's the scoop from Brenda Novak, a NYTimes best-selling author:

The 5th Annual On-line Auction for Diabetes Research will open May 1st and run through the month. We're currently gathering items and plan to make this auction the biggest and the best ever. Last year, we raised $252,300. We hope to break $300,000 this year.

Every year, I offer an amazing prize package to the person who places the highest

Debra Clopton & Reflections on Strong Women

Today, my friend Debbie Clopton is my guest. Here's Debbie:

I only write strong women in my books. I love writing about strong women who face struggles. Many think strong women don't have moments of weakness but--being one myself as I'm sure many of you are--I face weakness constantly. What sets a strong woman apart is that she refuses to give into those weaknesses. She fights to get through them and become stronger on the other side.

She does what she must and many times she does the wrong thing

Book Monday-Cheryl Wyatt's Ready-Made Family

Today for Book Monday, I'm featuring another Love Inspired author, Cheryl Wyatt.

Ready-Made Family

April 2009-Steeple Hill Love Inspired--IN STORES NOW!

Wings of Refuge Series

Amelia North needs refuge, and finds it--in Refuge, Illinois. Stranded there after a car wreck, the single mother expects to be cold-shouldered. After all, she's already been rejected by her parents, her church and her daughter's father. Instead, she finds a town full of people with open hands and hearts…including

Terri Reed & Good Samaritan Ministries

Today Terri Reed shares about a woman she admires.

Here's Terri:

One of the strong women I’ve had the pleasure of spending time with is Bettie Mitchell, founder of Good Samaritan Ministries in Beaverton, Oregon. When my husband and I first moved to Oregon we needed some guidance. Through a friend we learned of Bettie and Good Samaritan Ministries.

For over fifteen years Bettie has been our mentor, counselor and friend. I thank God that Bettie answered His call on her life. For over thirty years