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LIFE TO THE FULLEST: What Love!

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: What Love!: AT this writing I have nine grandchildren, and the mantel is beginning to sit comfortably on my shoulders. After my oldest grandchild turn...

COTT: 2014 Olympia Coming Soon!

 







Authors, take note! 




In SIX WEEKS, Clash of the Titles opens its doors for submissions to the 2014 Olympia.




The Olympia is COTT's yearly contest for unpublished writers. The submissions are judged by their audience—readers well-versed in
Christian fiction yet not associated with the CBA industry.

Authors write for readers, so why not have readers be the judges?

Finalists in the contest will also have their work read and judged by three industry professionals!











With a submission fee of only $10, easy electronic submission, a bevy of prizes, and judges devoted to Christian fiction and author encouragement, the Olympia is a contest like no other.



But once our doors are open, you'll need to act quick! Slots are limited. To avoid overburdening our volunteer
judges, we are limited in the number of submissions we can accept.






Submissions:

Nov 01, 2013-Dec 13, 2013 




For more details, please visit our site: http://www.clashofthetitles.com/p/the-olympia.html








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LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Bargain Basement Miracles

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Bargain Basement Miracles: "Devote yourselves to prayer...praying at the same time for us as well that God may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may ...

Memory's Door--A Supernatural Thriller

Clash of the Titles brings to you best-selling author James Rubart's latest novel, Memory's Door .

"The prophecy brought them together—

to fight for the hearts of others and set them free."








But the Wolf has risen, and now their greatest battle begins.



The four members of Warriors Riding have learned to wage war in the supernatural, to send their spirits inside people’s souls, to battle demonic forces, and to bring deep healing to those around them.



But their leader Reece is struggling with the loss of his sight. Brandon is being stalked at his concerts by a man in the shadows. Dana’s career is threatening to bury her. And Marcus questions his sanity as he seems to be slipping in and out of alternate realities.



And now the second part of the prophecy has come true. The Wolf is hunting them, and has set his trap. He circles, feeding on his supernatural hate of all they stand for. And he won’t stop until he brings utter destruction to their bodies . . . and their souls.






PURCHASE

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

CBD


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



Quick Bio



Grew up: Pacific Northwest: Seattle, Spokane, Kirkland, WA



College: University of Washington. B.A. in broadcast journalism



Work history: Started off on air at a radio station, then went into sales



Other job: Since ’94 he's owned an ad agency/marketing firm. Find out more about my other gig here.



Favorite memories: They come from jumping off cliffs with his boys, water skiing together, long walks & talks with his wife, and going deep with friends.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

  "This was an incredible book. I will be ordering the first book in this series as soon as I am done with my finals this term!!"

  "It was amazing to read how James L. Rubart was able to weave all these powerful messages into a story that read seamless like a movie playing. I would highly recommend reading this book for anyone who loves to become part of another world but have the message infiltrate in his or her heart." 

  "I loved this book. There is even some romance sprinkled in, amongst the thrilling battles and the page turning suspense. You will wonder who The Wolf is - and who Tristan and his friends are - are they good? Are they bad? You will be sad to see Marcus have to decide between the past and the future. You will see the characters face lies that we fall for every day."

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Lost in the Sea of Despair - by Lorilyn Roberts

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Lost in the Sea of Despair - by Lorilyn Roberts: One morning we went out on what is called a “drift dive.” Drift diving is my favorite kind of dive because I don’t have to worry a...

Blowing on Dandelions--an uplifting, true-to-life romance

This week, Clash of the Titles, presents Author Miralee Ferrell's latest release. It's "a powerful novel that blends the warmth and heart of historical romance with a deep exploration of difficult family dynamics."









Blowing on Dandelions

Book 1 – Love Blossoms in Oregon

by Miralee Ferrell




ABOUT THE BOOK: 

In 1880 Oregon, Katherine

Galloway, a widow, must raise her daughters and run a boardinghouse alone. But

when her controlling, outspoken mother comes to live with her, and with her

older daughter who has just turned thirteen, the pressure on Katherine becomes close to overwhelming.

She must find the faith, wisdom, and courage to transform her life and relationships,

especially now that new-in-town widower, Micah Jacobs, begins to capture her

heart.




Ferrell speaks to women’s

heartfelt struggles—from family dysfunction to single

parenthood—-while offering faith-filled hope, all wrapped in an uplifting,

true-to-life romance.




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Miralee Ferrell

is multi-published in contemporary and historical romance, is a speaker,

accredited counselor, and American Christian Fiction Writers chapter president.

She and her husband enjoy horseback riding, sailing, and family gatherings around

their eleven-acre property in Washington State’s beautiful Columbia River

Gorge.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: 

* Living It Out by Shai

“ . . . I think one of the best themes behind the book, is

the way Katherine handles her very difficult mother. She manages to show what

the bible says in honoring thy mother. A fantastic example of ordinary life

working to live out the gospel. I would recommend this book to anyone,

including my teenage daughter. It was a delightful story that captured not only

my attention but my heart as well.” 

* Blowing on Dandelions has an Unexpected Depth, by M. Myhren-Bennett "Blooming with Books"

“There is an unexpected depth to Blowing on Dandelions that

is hidden within the covers. A valuable lesson to look beneath the surface of a

person's personality to see the true person is wrapped up in a delightfully

entertaining story. I for one look forward to reading the future installments

of this series and learning more about the people of Baker City, Oregon.”

* Captivating story about family and love and forgiveness, by ~Cindi

“This a sweet story about love, family, forgiveness and

hope. I really enjoyed the friendship that forms between characters. The author

has a nice way of disclosing each one's spirit needed to bring them to life.

Having the strength Katherine has, proves that following what the Bible teaches

is possible, but not necessarily easy . . ..”

REVIEWS:

“Ferrell (The Other Daughter) examines the many facets of

love and relationships in this sweetly moving historical romance, the first in

her LOVE BLOSSOMS IN OREGON series. … Katherine's interactions—with her mother,

her daughter, the church quilting club, and the new man in town—are explored in

a wonderfully realistic fashion….”

—Publishers Weekly



“In her sweet historical romance novel, Ferrell shows

readers the struggles that women, especially widows with children, faced when

they tried to make a life for themselves in the Oregon Territory in the 1800s.

It was a hard life, and only the strong could make it.”







ENDORSEMENTS:

“Ferrell has created characters you’ll root for, and the

attitudes feel appropriate for the time in this tender romance. The

relationships of mothers and daughters in this story speak deeply of the need

for acceptance, love, and respect from one’s parents.”

 -Susan Page Davis,

award-winning author of the Prairie Dreams and Texas Trails series




“ This is more than a heart-tugging romance—though it is that—but it is also a mind-challenging read that will leave us in a different place than when we began.”

 -Kathi Macias, author of Red Ink




“In Katherine Galloway, Miralee Ferrell has created a woman who models grace. As the story unfolds, readers see Katherine's faith lived out in a way that's authentic, challenging, and encouraging. “

-Stephanie Grace Whitson, author of The Quilt Chronicles series

The Perfect Novel to End the Summer

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Clash of the Titles' latest champion novel couldn't be more appropriate to the season. Just look at that cover! If you haven't had a get-away this summer,

Becalmed might be your ticket.

 

COTT's readers have decided --

this should be your next fiction adventure!






Becalmed

by Normandie Fischer




When a Southern woman with a broken heart

finds herself falling for a widower with a broken boat,

it's anything but smooth sailing.




ISBN13: 9781938499616  

Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas

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About the Book:







Tadie Longworth doesn't spend much time worrying that she’s
turning into one of Beaufort, North Carolina’s, spinsters. She has a gift shop
full of her own jewelry designs and a sweet little sailboat to take her mind
off the guy who got away. But now he’s back—with the fashion-plate wife he
picked instead of Tadie—and he’s hitting on her again.

When
widower Will Merritt limps into town with a broken sailboat and a perky
seven-year-old daughter, he provides the perfect distraction—until that
distraction turns into fascination when Tadie offers shelter during a
hurricane. Over candlelit games of SlapJack and Monopoly, Jilly becomes the
daughter she could have had and Will the man she always wanted. Only, he’s
sworn never to let another woman in his life. Any day now, he’s going to finish
those repairs, and that ship's going to sail—straight out of Tadie’s life.

What COTT voters had to say:  

Becalmed looks amazing! Can't wait to get my own copy of it.

         Keep calm and Write On!

My hat's off to all of the authors! Writing, publishing and marketing is a huge job. I LOVE Normandie Fischer's Becalmed cover!

I've read Becalmed. Mature viewpoint and writing, a real relief from the usual shallow offerings of CBA.

Becalmed sounds like a book from which I could benefit right now. 

I'm reading Becalmed right now and am enjoying it immensely. I've fallen in love with Jilly. 

A wonderfully atmospheric novel of coastal North Carolina. Feel the humidity without breaking a sweat! 

Having recently got to know Normandie Fischer, it's thrilling to find an author writing boo, Becalmed and soon-to-be-released Sailing Out Of Darkness, that authentically express their heart yet at the same time are entertaining and accessible to many. Congratulations, Normandie!

  About the Author:




Normandie had the best of several worlds: a Southern heritage, access to schooling in the DC area (which meant lots of cultural adventures), and several years of sculpture studies in Italy. It might have been better for her if she'd used all these opportunities more wisely, but it's possible that the imperfect and the unwise also add fodder for the artist and the writer.


 Her life changed radically when she married the love of her life at an age when some would have said she was over the hill and way past her prime. (Clichés often speak the truth, don't they?) A lifelong sailor, she was delighted to find that Michael also longed to cruise lovely waters, which is what they did from Northern CA to Mexico, spending too-few years in the incomparable Sea of Cortez. Sea Venture, their 50' ketch, is back home in North Carolina now because Normandie's mama needed care. Still, it's gorgeous there, too, and she can write and edit from home as easily as she could on the boat.



Her two grown children, son-in-law, and two step-sons are handsome (or gorgeous, as the case may be), talented, and a delight. Normandie has a precious brand-new granddaughter born August 21. She just wishes they lived a lot closer to home.



Visit her website

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If you're an author, please consider entering your new release in COTT's monthly competitions. Information and submission guidelines are found here. Come back often to find a new favorite author from Clash of the Titles.

Oohs and Aahs of July Releases for End of Summer Clash

We're moving toward the end of summer...but there's still plenty of time to check out these great new releases! This month's CLASH OF THE TITLES runs the gamut from debut authors to tried and true fav authors--from history to mystery...Suspense! Contemporary Romance! Sailing! Cowboys!  Novella to full-length - something for everyone.



Come join us on this latest Clash of the Title competition. Vote for the next book you are desperate to add to your reading list...and don't forget to leave a word of encouragement.



This CLASH VOTE lasts until midnight August 27--that's next TUESDAY.



The author with the most votes will be announced on August 29 -- THURSDAY! Make sure you come back then to meet the author and read more about the winning title.











Stalking Willow, by Fay Lamb



Trailed by a stalker in New York City, Willow Thomas, a
young ad executive, scurries back to her small North Carolina hometown and the
lake house where ten years earlier a scandal revealed her entire life had been
a lie and a seed of bitterness took root in her soul. The cocoon of safety
Willow feels upon her arrival home soon unravels when she meets opposition from
her family, faces the man she left behind, and the stalker reveals he is close
on her heels.












Miss Fishfly, by Linda Glaz



Searching for love everywhere but in the right places,
Christie Hayes is confounded when chocolate brown eyes wink at her at her best
friend's wedding. A narrow miss of the bedpan, and she discovers old Mr.
Hartway's grandson, Colton Keller, and brown eyes are one in the same.












A Lady of Quality, by Louise M. Gouge



Catherine Du Coeur is determined to uncover the truth about
wealthy Lord Winston, who falsely accused her father of treason. Baron Lord
Winston has had little success in finding an accomplished aristocratic bride
who is suited to his diplomatic aspirations, but when he meets Miss Du Coeur, a
countess’s lowly companion, he finds that family connections are far less
important than matters of the heart.










Becalmed, by Normandie Fischer



Tadie Longworth doesn't spend much time worrying that she’s
turning into one of Beaufort, North Carolina’s, spinsters with her gift shop
full of her own jewelry designs and a sweet little sailboat to take her mind
off the guy who got away. But now Will’s back with a daughter and a ship to
repair so he can sail—straight out of Tadie’s life.












Rodeo Regrets, by Shannon Taylor Vanatter



After Lane Gray broke her heart Natalie Wentworth made a
game of lassoing one cowboy after another with no strings attached. Nine years
later, irresistible cowboy Lane Gray is a changed man and wants Natalie's
forgiveness-and more.



VOTE HERE! And don't forget to leave an encouraging word. We love to hear from you.


Click here to take survey

Christian Publisher: A Commercial Spot in Super Bowl 2014?

 

Pelican Book Group (my publisher) is entered in the Intuit Small Business Big Game contest. The grand prize is a T.V. commercial during the 2014 Super Bowl. This is round one, and we need MEGA VOTES to make it to round two and beyond. You can vote multiple times, but only once per day. The link to our voting page is below. It's as easy as clicking a button. Just be sure to bookmark the page so you can go back and vote again and again.

We'd appreciate your votes and your prayers. Also, every "share" of this post will help spread the word far and wide. Isn't it about time Christian fiction got some national exposure during the most-watched sports event of the year?

Thank you for helping us make this happen!

 

https://www.smallbusinessbiggame.com/NM/PelicanBookGroup/380453#nm#Pelican-Book-Group



 

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Preparation for Living a Full Life, 8.24.2013

LIFE TO THE FULLEST: Preparation for Living a Full Life, 8.24.2013: By Diane Tatum Today my daughter-in-law is taking the final section of the CPA exam. She has already passed three of the sect...