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November 10, 2012
Guest Post and Giveaway: Shirley Kiger Connolly
A huge, ultra-warm welcome to fellow author and dear friend Shirley Kiger Connolly! Shirley is hopping blog to blog, introducing her new release That Impossible Dream (Book 2 in the Decisions Series). It's always a pleasure to have my sweet friend drop by, and I know you'll enjoy her visit as much as I always do.
Shirley will be awarding one lucky winner with a gift card to purchase the winner's choice of ONE of her three books: Flame from Within, Say Good-bye to Yesterday, and That Impossible Dream. Every comment is an entry into the drawing. She's specified a subject at the end of her post, and I do hope you'll answer her query in your comment.
That said...my own rule as regards giveaways on this blog is that a valid comment must be left in order for your name to be entered in the drawing. I'm sorry, readers, but "please enter me" is not a valid comment. Authors work hard to present riveting, exciting storylines, and they deserve a thoughtful response when they go over and above by writing a guest post for your reading pleasure. Please do my guest the honor of responding in kind. Also, comments that do not include contact information will not be entered, for the obvious reason...I have no way of contacting you.
And now...here's Shirley!
How
I Made My
Characters Come Alive
by
Shirley Kiger Connolly
The
story characters in my books are often inspired by people I’ve observed
throughout my life or by experiences I’ve gone through with friends or
acquaintances, both to the good or bad. Often the inspiration for my main
character comes from something at one time I wished could happen to me or
perhaps what I hoped and prayed would never happen, but it’s sure okay
for my characters. After all, these are just characters.
Even
if I make them fall from the sky, at least I won’t feel a
thing.
Sometimes
my character come to me through a dream, especially if it’s a guy. I could give
many examples of that potential guy, but then I'd have to share him. I'm not
prone to pass on what took so long for me to dream up.
The
last thing I wanted to do in my first three successful historical romances:
Flame from Within ; Say Goodbye to Yesterday ; and
now, with That Impossible Dream was to see any of my characters
turn into cardboard, with no life-breath, stilted, easy to discard, inanimate,
and who might become of no interest to the reader.
My
hope has been that when the reader picks up any of my books, my good guy or gal
characters (no matter where they are in the book or how big a part they have
played) immediately jump out and become someone my reader would like to get to
know and invite into their home one day. And if they are bad guys or gals, I
want them to be so real, my reader would get as angry with them as I do when I
create them.
In
Flame from Within , Say Goodbye to Yesterday , and
That Impossible Dream , I found that as I created the ups and downs
of my heroes and heroines and side characters, I really had to keep an objective
eye to make sure any I created was substantial to the story, did not lack
depth, and most of all did not seem artificial. I did that by giving them
memories, flaws, definitely a past life and usually one they’d like to forget,
and maybe a nasty relative, as I emphasized their character traits.
Hopefully,
others will find my characters as irresistible as I do. J
Even
though I haven’t yet written a zillion books, yet, so far it’s worked for me
every time.
I’d
love to hear comments about what you look for in a character when you pick up a
book to read it.
About Shirley:
Shirley
Kiger Connolly, who majored in English and Journalism during her college days,
is also a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. Shirley pens
historical fiction and writes nonfiction devotional books in her spare time
(whenever that is). When she’s not writing, Shirley is somewhere learning, or
speaking or teaching at women’s conferences and retreats about faith issues, or
about the joy of writing inspirationally. An active mom and grandma she and her
husband live on the southern coast of Oregon, where she enjoys her chickens,
cockatiels, dogs and cats, time spent in her greenhouse, watching TCM, and as a
full-on news junky, keeping her eye on her favorite news channel, FOX. Shirley
stays active in American Christian Fiction Writers; Hearts through History
Chapter of Romance Writers of America; Faith-Hope-Love,
RWA.
You can find Shirley on her website, her blog, and her Facebook author page.
About the Book:
Geraldine Jordan's lived all her life with an unpleasant
disability. She learns the meaning of painful rejection early. Any probability
of obtaining a respectable suitor one day to someone like Alistair McKenna the
man of her lifetime dreams is slim to none.
When Geraldine is passed off to live with controlling-zealot Uncle
Henry, she grows weary of waiting for that impossible dream -- until a
treasured aunt arranges a potential marriage with esteemed Chicago banker, in
search of a wife and mother for his young ward. The disgruntled Uncle Henry
whose always believed his niece unsuitable for any man of status, quickly sets
out to block the betrothal by demoting Geraldine to status of a common servant,
hiring her off to a family in need of a governess
Will the shattered Geraldine be forced to abandon all hope when
she learns her prospective groom-to-be was none other than her life-long love,
Alistair McKenna?
A Peek inside That Impossible Dream:
Uncle Henry’s
jaws stiffened. He scratched the base of his balding head then pulled on his
mustache. "I presume Alice and your aunt would've done this because of the
child. The way of women, I figure. Maybe Alice and Louisa assumed Sam should
have a wife around to nurture that motherless charge of his, though I wonder
why they did not choose your sister Suzanna over you. Would've made a great
deal more sense."
He paused and
tugged again at his mustache.
She eyed him. No
doubt he was waiting for her to speak. "Did you wish me to respond to what
you just said, Uncle Henry?"
He shook his
head. "No need. The most important thing for you to know is, since no
wedding will take place, I took the liberty of obtaining a more fitting
position for you -- that of a family servant. Wouldn’t want to leave you
destitute. Sam and I were thinking of your welfare."
Geraldine's
breath caught in her throat. "Sam…and you?" Her throat began to
crack. Uncle must have told Mr. McKenna the worst anyone could about her.
Evidently, the young man agreed.
A heavy sigh
escaped her. Mr. Sam McKenna, probably no different than Alistair's younger
brothers, had passed immediate judgment about her and he had not even met her
yet.
How was he to
know, simply from the words of Uncle Henry, her suitability, or lack of it, to
marry or mother his child? Maybe his clear rejection might not have been quite
so swift if she and he would have at least had a chance to meet first.
Feeling as if she
was descending into a thickened fog, Geraldine's mind drifted to a strange
sense of nothingness.
"The
McKennas have a much greater need for a dependable governess, child. This job
has your name all over it. The wages you earn will be a real plus too. Any
extra, you can send to me for, uh, safe keeping…a bit of savings for a rainy
day as they say." Uncle Henry half closed his lids, as if bored. "The
last thing you'll want is to become another superfluous burden to…well, you
understand."
Her lip
trembling, Geraldine turned away. I should never want to send my money home to
you, Uncle Henry. She stared back for a minute before letting her mind spark
from him to Auntie, who never once treated her as a burden. Auntie's wish for
Geraldine to become a miracle bride had clearly brought her joy -- the dream
Geraldine held close. Now the dream was no more.
Even Auntie's
plans to pass the manor her way should the union fail, was now nothing more
than a vision.
As far as Uncle
and Mr. Sam McKenna were concerned, she was apparently incapable of anything of
high regard. Was this self-effacing position as someone's fussy governess to
become her endless destiny? According to them, yes.
She narrowed her
brows. Well, according to her, no.
Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? It's available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, and most other online bookstores.
Remember to respond to Shirley's question in your comments: What do you look for in a character when you choose a book?
Shirley will be awarding one lucky winner with a gift card to purchase the winner's choice of ONE of her three books: Flame from Within, Say Good-bye to Yesterday, and That Impossible Dream. Every comment is an entry into the drawing. She's specified a subject at the end of her post, and I do hope you'll answer her query in your comment.
That said...my own rule as regards giveaways on this blog is that a valid comment must be left in order for your name to be entered in the drawing. I'm sorry, readers, but "please enter me" is not a valid comment. Authors work hard to present riveting, exciting storylines, and they deserve a thoughtful response when they go over and above by writing a guest post for your reading pleasure. Please do my guest the honor of responding in kind. Also, comments that do not include contact information will not be entered, for the obvious reason...I have no way of contacting you.
And now...here's Shirley!
How
I Made My
Characters Come Alive
by
Shirley Kiger Connolly
The
story characters in my books are often inspired by people I’ve observed
throughout my life or by experiences I’ve gone through with friends or
acquaintances, both to the good or bad. Often the inspiration for my main
character comes from something at one time I wished could happen to me or
perhaps what I hoped and prayed would never happen, but it’s sure okay
for my characters. After all, these are just characters.
Even
if I make them fall from the sky, at least I won’t feel a
thing.
Sometimes
my character come to me through a dream, especially if it’s a guy. I could give
many examples of that potential guy, but then I'd have to share him. I'm not
prone to pass on what took so long for me to dream up.
The
last thing I wanted to do in my first three successful historical romances:
Flame from Within ; Say Goodbye to Yesterday ; and
now, with That Impossible Dream was to see any of my characters
turn into cardboard, with no life-breath, stilted, easy to discard, inanimate,
and who might become of no interest to the reader.
My
hope has been that when the reader picks up any of my books, my good guy or gal
characters (no matter where they are in the book or how big a part they have
played) immediately jump out and become someone my reader would like to get to
know and invite into their home one day. And if they are bad guys or gals, I
want them to be so real, my reader would get as angry with them as I do when I
create them.
In
Flame from Within , Say Goodbye to Yesterday , and
That Impossible Dream , I found that as I created the ups and downs
of my heroes and heroines and side characters, I really had to keep an objective
eye to make sure any I created was substantial to the story, did not lack
depth, and most of all did not seem artificial. I did that by giving them
memories, flaws, definitely a past life and usually one they’d like to forget,
and maybe a nasty relative, as I emphasized their character traits.
Hopefully,
others will find my characters as irresistible as I do. J
Even
though I haven’t yet written a zillion books, yet, so far it’s worked for me
every time.
I’d
love to hear comments about what you look for in a character when you pick up a
book to read it.
About Shirley:
Shirley
Kiger Connolly, who majored in English and Journalism during her college days,
is also a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature. Shirley pens
historical fiction and writes nonfiction devotional books in her spare time
(whenever that is). When she’s not writing, Shirley is somewhere learning, or
speaking or teaching at women’s conferences and retreats about faith issues, or
about the joy of writing inspirationally. An active mom and grandma she and her
husband live on the southern coast of Oregon, where she enjoys her chickens,
cockatiels, dogs and cats, time spent in her greenhouse, watching TCM, and as a
full-on news junky, keeping her eye on her favorite news channel, FOX. Shirley
stays active in American Christian Fiction Writers; Hearts through History
Chapter of Romance Writers of America; Faith-Hope-Love,
RWA.
You can find Shirley on her website, her blog, and her Facebook author page.
About the Book:
Geraldine Jordan's lived all her life with an unpleasantdisability. She learns the meaning of painful rejection early. Any probability
of obtaining a respectable suitor one day to someone like Alistair McKenna the
man of her lifetime dreams is slim to none.
When Geraldine is passed off to live with controlling-zealot Uncle
Henry, she grows weary of waiting for that impossible dream -- until a
treasured aunt arranges a potential marriage with esteemed Chicago banker, in
search of a wife and mother for his young ward. The disgruntled Uncle Henry
whose always believed his niece unsuitable for any man of status, quickly sets
out to block the betrothal by demoting Geraldine to status of a common servant,
hiring her off to a family in need of a governess
Will the shattered Geraldine be forced to abandon all hope when
she learns her prospective groom-to-be was none other than her life-long love,
Alistair McKenna?
A Peek inside That Impossible Dream:
Uncle Henry’s
jaws stiffened. He scratched the base of his balding head then pulled on his
mustache. "I presume Alice and your aunt would've done this because of the
child. The way of women, I figure. Maybe Alice and Louisa assumed Sam should
have a wife around to nurture that motherless charge of his, though I wonder
why they did not choose your sister Suzanna over you. Would've made a great
deal more sense."
He paused and
tugged again at his mustache.
She eyed him. No
doubt he was waiting for her to speak. "Did you wish me to respond to what
you just said, Uncle Henry?"
He shook his
head. "No need. The most important thing for you to know is, since no
wedding will take place, I took the liberty of obtaining a more fitting
position for you -- that of a family servant. Wouldn’t want to leave you
destitute. Sam and I were thinking of your welfare."
Geraldine's
breath caught in her throat. "Sam…and you?" Her throat began to
crack. Uncle must have told Mr. McKenna the worst anyone could about her.
Evidently, the young man agreed.
A heavy sigh
escaped her. Mr. Sam McKenna, probably no different than Alistair's younger
brothers, had passed immediate judgment about her and he had not even met her
yet.
How was he to
know, simply from the words of Uncle Henry, her suitability, or lack of it, to
marry or mother his child? Maybe his clear rejection might not have been quite
so swift if she and he would have at least had a chance to meet first.
Feeling as if she
was descending into a thickened fog, Geraldine's mind drifted to a strange
sense of nothingness.
"The
McKennas have a much greater need for a dependable governess, child. This job
has your name all over it. The wages you earn will be a real plus too. Any
extra, you can send to me for, uh, safe keeping…a bit of savings for a rainy
day as they say." Uncle Henry half closed his lids, as if bored. "The
last thing you'll want is to become another superfluous burden to…well, you
understand."
Her lip
trembling, Geraldine turned away. I should never want to send my money home to
you, Uncle Henry. She stared back for a minute before letting her mind spark
from him to Auntie, who never once treated her as a burden. Auntie's wish for
Geraldine to become a miracle bride had clearly brought her joy -- the dream
Geraldine held close. Now the dream was no more.
Even Auntie's
plans to pass the manor her way should the union fail, was now nothing more
than a vision.
As far as Uncle
and Mr. Sam McKenna were concerned, she was apparently incapable of anything of
high regard. Was this self-effacing position as someone's fussy governess to
become her endless destiny? According to them, yes.
She narrowed her
brows. Well, according to her, no.
Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? It's available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble online, and most other online bookstores.
Remember to respond to Shirley's question in your comments: What do you look for in a character when you choose a book?
November 8, 2012
Heart's Haven Release Party for OPERATION BREATHLESS
Heart's Haven is partying again!
Book 2 in this exciting inspirational series releases tomorrow: Oct. 9. Heroine Susanna Daniels is deeply involved in the youth program at Wellsprings of Grace, and Heart's Haven is celebrating it's 60th anniversary with a 1950s shindig on our Facebook page.
Come in your best '50s frame of mind and help us kick off the release of Marianne Evans' contribution to the Heart's Haven series: OPERATION BREATHLESS ! Join us for all kinds of fun and lots of giveaways!
When: Friday, Oct. 9
Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. EST
Where:
http://www.facebook.com/HHFriends?fref=ts
Here's a little blurb from OPERATION BREATHLESS:
Psychologist Susanna Daniels helps troubled teens find their footing and their faith, but in the face of erroneous accusations, she's lost hope, wondering if her work at Wellsprings of Grace even makes a difference any more.Detroit police officer Gabe Peretti has returned home to Angel Falls, Texas, burned out by the big city, his faith stretched to the breaking point by the badlands he's witnessed and tried so hard to change. He craves fresh perspective, and wisdom enough to discern God's will.
A sparkling kiss and an embattled young lady careening down the wrong path bring Susanna and Gabe together, sweeping them into a set of circumstances that will require enough faith to shine bright, and enough love to leave them both forever changed, and positively breathless.
Marianne has once again done an amazing job of bringing readers a gripping storyline - and, of course, stellar writing skills.
You're invited! Hope to see you on Facebook at the Wellsprings of Grace Anniversary Event.
November 7, 2012
Interview and Book Giveaway with Donna Winters
Donna Winters is here today to tell us about her historical novel, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal, and to give away a copy of either the paperback or Kindle version. Here’s a little about Donna.
Donna adopted Michigan as her home state in 1971 when she married her husband, Fred, a lifelong Michigander, and moved from New York State. She began penning novels in 1982 while working full time for an electronics firm in Grand Rapids.
She resigned from her job in 1984 following a contract offer for her first book. Since then, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Zondervan Publishing House, Guideposts, and Bigwater Publishing have published her novels. Her husband, a former American History teacher, shares her enthusiasm for history. Together, they visit historical sites, restored villages, museums, and lake ports, taking photos and purchasing books and reference materials for use in Donna’s research.
Donna has written fifteen historical romances for her Great Lakes Romances® series. Recently, she turned her attention to her hometown on the Erie Canal and produced an historical novel, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal, which released as a paperback in June, and has now been offered in Kindle format for 99 cents. (Link below.)
Welcome, Donna! Your new historical novel, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal, has an unusual historical setting – 1830 on the Erie Canal. What inspired you to choose this time period and location?
I grew up a quarter mile from the Erie Canal in Brockport, New York, once the terminus of the canal during its construction days in the early 1800s. When a writer friend wrote a blog post about why his books featured his hometown, I decided to write about my hometown and focus on its early history and that of the canal. My previous historical writing, fifteen romances, had featured Michigan, my adopted state.
What surprised you most during the research for your writing.
My first surprise was how violent life was on the canal in the early days. Fistfights broke out frequently with little provocation. My second surprise was how narrow and shallow the canal was – only 40 feet wide and 4 feet deep. I suppose the third surprise was the realization that, in a day when no hydraulic
engineers existed in this country, a 363-mile-long waterway with 88 locks was successfully constructed without a single penny of Federal money.
Aside from canal history, did you encounter any surprises about your hometown?
I learned that some information we had been told in grade school about the town’s founders was false. The two main founders of Brockport were named Brockway and Seymour. Supposedly they were at odds with one another and that was the reason why the streets that connect with Main Street do not intersect, but are offset so you can’t go straight through to the other side. In fact the actual reason was swamp land that prevented streets on the east side from matching up with streets on the west side.
Tell me about the main characters in your story. Are they based on folks from your town’s history?
My main characters are completely fictional but are very accurate representations of those who lived in the Brockport area. My heroine’s family farms wheat, then the cash crop of the Genesee Valley region. The hero builds canal boats for Mr. Brockway who had a boatyard as one of his businesses. The heroine, Lucina, longs to travel the Erie Canal and convinces her parents to leave the wheat farming to her four oldest brothers and start hauling cargo on the Erie. Thus, the adventure begins.
You said your previous books were historical romances set in Michigan. Will readers find romance in this historical novel about the Erie Canal?
There’s plenty of romance in this story, but not the “hero and heroine together in (nearly) every chapter” as is the case with the historical romance genre. I call it historical fiction with a strong romantic thread.
Thanks, Donna, for telling us about Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal.
Here’s a little about the book:
Dreams of floating on the Erie Canal have flowed through Lucina Willcox’s mind since childhood. Yet once her family has purchased their boat and begins their journey, they meet with one challenge after another. An encounter with a towpath rattlesnake threatens her brother’s life. A thief attempts to break in and steal precious cargo. Heavy rain causes a breach and drains the canal of water. Lucina comforts herself with thoughts of Ezra Lockwood, her handsome childhood friend, and discovers a longing to be with him that she just can’t ignore. Can she have a future with Ezra and still hold onto her canalling dream?
Ezra Lockwood’s one goal in life is to build and captain his own canal boat, but two years into the construction of his freight hauler, funds run short. With his goal temporarily stalled, and Lucina Willcox back in his life, his priorities begin to change. Can he have both his dreams — his own boat, and Lucina as his bride?
Donna is willing to give away a copy of her book, either the paperback or Kindle version, if you leave a comment and your email address. She’ll choose a winner on November 21.
Meanwhile, if you just can’t wait to read the story, you can buy the Kindle version for 99 cents, or the paperback for $14 here.
Thanks for stopping by to learn about Donna Winters! You can connect with her at the links below.
http://www.greatlakesromances.com wholesome fiction for readers 12 and up
http://greatlakesromances.blogspot.com
twitter: @bigwaterpub
Facebook Profile: Donna Winters
Facebook Book Page: Great Lakes Romances
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Donna adopted Michigan as her home state in 1971 when she married her husband, Fred, a lifelong Michigander, and moved from New York State. She began penning novels in 1982 while working full time for an electronics firm in Grand Rapids. She resigned from her job in 1984 following a contract offer for her first book. Since then, Thomas Nelson Publishers, Zondervan Publishing House, Guideposts, and Bigwater Publishing have published her novels. Her husband, a former American History teacher, shares her enthusiasm for history. Together, they visit historical sites, restored villages, museums, and lake ports, taking photos and purchasing books and reference materials for use in Donna’s research.
Donna has written fifteen historical romances for her Great Lakes Romances® series. Recently, she turned her attention to her hometown on the Erie Canal and produced an historical novel, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal, which released as a paperback in June, and has now been offered in Kindle format for 99 cents. (Link below.)
Welcome, Donna! Your new historical novel, Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal, has an unusual historical setting – 1830 on the Erie Canal. What inspired you to choose this time period and location?
I grew up a quarter mile from the Erie Canal in Brockport, New York, once the terminus of the canal during its construction days in the early 1800s. When a writer friend wrote a blog post about why his books featured his hometown, I decided to write about my hometown and focus on its early history and that of the canal. My previous historical writing, fifteen romances, had featured Michigan, my adopted state.
What surprised you most during the research for your writing.
My first surprise was how violent life was on the canal in the early days. Fistfights broke out frequently with little provocation. My second surprise was how narrow and shallow the canal was – only 40 feet wide and 4 feet deep. I suppose the third surprise was the realization that, in a day when no hydraulic
engineers existed in this country, a 363-mile-long waterway with 88 locks was successfully constructed without a single penny of Federal money.Aside from canal history, did you encounter any surprises about your hometown?
I learned that some information we had been told in grade school about the town’s founders was false. The two main founders of Brockport were named Brockway and Seymour. Supposedly they were at odds with one another and that was the reason why the streets that connect with Main Street do not intersect, but are offset so you can’t go straight through to the other side. In fact the actual reason was swamp land that prevented streets on the east side from matching up with streets on the west side.
Tell me about the main characters in your story. Are they based on folks from your town’s history?
My main characters are completely fictional but are very accurate representations of those who lived in the Brockport area. My heroine’s family farms wheat, then the cash crop of the Genesee Valley region. The hero builds canal boats for Mr. Brockway who had a boatyard as one of his businesses. The heroine, Lucina, longs to travel the Erie Canal and convinces her parents to leave the wheat farming to her four oldest brothers and start hauling cargo on the Erie. Thus, the adventure begins.
You said your previous books were historical romances set in Michigan. Will readers find romance in this historical novel about the Erie Canal?
There’s plenty of romance in this story, but not the “hero and heroine together in (nearly) every chapter” as is the case with the historical romance genre. I call it historical fiction with a strong romantic thread.
Thanks, Donna, for telling us about Bluebird of Brockport, A Novel of the Erie Canal.
Here’s a little about the book:
Dreams of floating on the Erie Canal have flowed through Lucina Willcox’s mind since childhood. Yet once her family has purchased their boat and begins their journey, they meet with one challenge after another. An encounter with a towpath rattlesnake threatens her brother’s life. A thief attempts to break in and steal precious cargo. Heavy rain causes a breach and drains the canal of water. Lucina comforts herself with thoughts of Ezra Lockwood, her handsome childhood friend, and discovers a longing to be with him that she just can’t ignore. Can she have a future with Ezra and still hold onto her canalling dream?
Ezra Lockwood’s one goal in life is to build and captain his own canal boat, but two years into the construction of his freight hauler, funds run short. With his goal temporarily stalled, and Lucina Willcox back in his life, his priorities begin to change. Can he have both his dreams — his own boat, and Lucina as his bride?
Donna is willing to give away a copy of her book, either the paperback or Kindle version, if you leave a comment and your email address. She’ll choose a winner on November 21.
Meanwhile, if you just can’t wait to read the story, you can buy the Kindle version for 99 cents, or the paperback for $14 here.
Thanks for stopping by to learn about Donna Winters! You can connect with her at the links below.
http://www.greatlakesromances.com wholesome fiction for readers 12 and up
http://greatlakesromances.blogspot.com
twitter: @bigwaterpub
Facebook Profile: Donna Winters
Facebook Book Page: Great Lakes Romances
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November 5, 2012
September New Releases Winner Announced
The winner of the September New Releases Clash is...
The Road To Mercy by Kathy Harris
Congratulations, Kathy!!
And thank you to all our participating authors:
Catherine West, author of Hidden in the Heart
Donn Taylor, author of Deadly Additive
Jennifer A. Davids, author of Restored Heart
Stephanie Grace Whitson, author of The Shadow on the Quilt
It was a tight race and everyone did great. Many, many of our readers commented they would like to read all of them!
About The Road To Mercy :
Tragedy, love, & secrets meet on a journey of faith.
Josh Harrison, a contemporary Christian singer, and his wife Bethany face a difficult decision that also tests their faith. A rupture in Beth's carotid artery leaves her on the brink of death even as she's pregnant with their first child. While Dr. Ben Abrams urges her to terminate the pregnancy to save her own life, she and Josh step out on faith and decide to carry the baby to full term.
During the next few months, Josh struggles with his faith, Beth hides a secret that may destroy their marriage. She also discovers a decades-old connection to Dr. Abrams that could change his life forever.
ENDORSEMENTS
… The Road to Mercy is a blessing wrapped up in a novel—a reminder of the kindness of God.
~ Rebecca St. James, Singer, author, actress
Exquisite!
~ Ane Mulligan, Novel Rocket
Kathy Harris weaves a tale that crosses generations while drawing readers into a dramatic story that has both heart and soul.
~ Ace Collins, author of The Yellow Packard and The Christmas Star
A terrific read beautifully trumpeting the exquisite worth of every human life.
~ Rusty Whitener, author of A Season Of Miracles, Christy Award Finalist
…captivating from the very beginning.
~ Joe Bonsall, author and entertainer
ON SALE LINKS
http://www.amazon.com/Road-Mercy-Kathy-Harris/dp/1426741936/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330640867&sr=1-1
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-road-to-mercy-kathy-harris/1108857098
http://www.christianbook.com/the-road-to-mercy/kathy-harris/9781426741937/pd/741931?item_code=WW&netp_id=978817&event=ESRCG&view=details
What readers had to say:
*I saw several others which may also make it to my shelf as well! Thanks for the inspirational choices.
*The Road to Mercy looks fabulous! I can't wait to read it.
*I am so thankful to these authors for following the path that the Lord has chosen for them.
*Just finished The Road to Mercy and was so deeply touched by it.
*I LOVED The Road to Mercy by Kathy Harris, but this was a difficult vote for me - I also love Donn Taylor's writing and now I have to go get his book!
*My daughter's name is Mercy so I am drawn to that title. The hook is very captivating and I usually don't read contemporary. Great hooks from all of the writers. As a writer myself I know it is not an easy task.
*These all look sooo good!
*I love the variety of tiltles offered!
Kathy Harris is an author by way of a divine detour into the Nashville entertainment business. She graduated with a B.S. in Communications from Southern Illinois University and has spent the past two decades employed as a marketing director in the Nashville music industry.
An active member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the publicity officer for Middle Tennessee Christian Writers, Kathy lives near Nashville with her husband and their two Shiloh Shepherd dogs. Her fiction debut, The Road to Mercy, was released by Abingdon Press on September 1, 2012.
Kathy regularly interviews literary and music guests on her blog at www.DivineDetour.com . Her author site is www.kathyharrisbooks.com . You can find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KathyHarrisAuthor or Twitter @DivineDetour.
October 31, 2012
Guest Post and Giveaway: Author Sharon Srock on WAITING
A great big, warm welcome to SHARON SROCK, who's busy hopping blog to blog to introduce her inspirational novel, Callie.
Sharon has shared a lovely devotional on the trials - and the ultimate joys - of WAITING. Following this truly enjoyable bit of wisdom from the Word, you'll find more information about Callie, along with information about this author's phenomenal GIVEAWAY, her rules (and mine!), and a FREE gift from Sharon that you can enjoy right now!
Read on...
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Proverbs 13:12- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a
dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Have you ever waited for something? I’m not
talking about five minutes while your coffee brews or thirty minutes while your
dinner cooked.
I’m not even talking about months of
waiting with a predictable end. Being pregnant for nine months feels like a
long time, but the baby will get here. The school year might seem like it
stretches forever but summer eventually comes.
I’m talking about waiting, and waiting, and
waiting some more, with no end in sight, no sure solution.
I’ve been in this situation twice in my
life.
My husband wasn’t saved when we married. I
prayed for him, a lot. I did my best to live a Christian life in front of him.
For thirteen years, I waited, and lived, and prayed, and waited some more. I
hoped that he’d eventually see what he was missing, but I had no assurance that
he would. There were days I despaired, days I cried out to God for mercy for
him or more patience for me. There was plenty of love between us, but there was
some “heartsick” as well. And then one
day, God spoke to his heart in a way he couldn’t ignore. The long wait was
over. The dream of a Christian home was fulfilled. Now there was joy and
gratitude to replace the waiting.
Then I decided to write. Writing for
publication is NOT an exercise for the impatient. You work, you write, you
learn, you rewrite, you pray, you revise, you submit, and you wait. During that
wait emotions abound, most of them negative.
Nine times out of ten the wait ends up in a kind (we are Christians
after all) rejection. Heartsick takes up residence. You cry, you pray, you
plead, you question, and you begin the process all over again. And each time
the dream is deferred, hope gets a little harder to hang onto. And then one
day, in God’s perfect time, the dream is fulfilled and all the months and years
of waiting are suddenly worth it.
We’re human, God didn’t program us to wait,
much less enjoy it. But, from a position of experience, I’m telling you not to
give up. Never stop praying. Never believe, for a second, that you are waiting
alone. God is standing right there, ready to plant a tree of life in your back
yard.
What are you waiting on?
SHARON SROCK lives with her
husband, Larry, and two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother,
and Sunday School teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in
her spare time. Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is
a member of the ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter.
Sharon’s previous writing credits include numerous poems and short stories
published in science fiction fanzines.
Visit Sharon's BLOG: Women of Valley View
Connect
with Sharon on Facebook
Follow Sharon on Twitter
Find Sharon on
Goodreads
About CALLIE:
Three
dire circumstances.
Three desperate prayers.
One miracle to save them all.
Callie Stillman is drawn to the evasive girl who's befriended her
granddaughter, but the last time Callie tried to help a child, her efforts
backfired. Memories of the tiny coffin still haunt her. Samantha and Iris Evans
should be worried about homework, not whether they can pool enough cash to
survive another week of caring for an infant while evading the authorities.
Steve Evans wants a second chance at fatherhood, but his children are missing.
And no one seems to want to help the former addict who deserted his family. For
Steve to regain the relationship he abandoned, for his girls to receive the
care they deserve, Callie must surrender her fear and rely on God to work the
miracle they all need.
WOW! Sounds great, doesn't it? :)
Get your copy of CALLIE at any of the following locations:
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Publisher-direct (Pelican Book Group)
What's in the blog tour prize package?
CALLIE'S story
A
certificate for TERRI'S story (Releases April 2013)
6-piece Cherry Blossom Bath Set
Cosmetic bag
Bath Wrap
Cozy Pink Eye Mask
Pair of Aloe-infused Booties
Hair Turban
Tennis Bracelet
$25.00 Amazon gift card
Sharon says the package's value is "well over $100"!
Giveaway rules:
Sharon's:
It's easy. Every reader who comments gets an entry into the drawing. Please remember to include contact info with
your comment. A winner will be drawn Monday, November 19th.
Mine:
Sorry, but "Please enter me" is not a valid comment. Please...do my guest the honor of actually reading her devotion, then leave a comment that relates to either her post or her book. It's common courtesy...and doesn't take any longer than a generic I-don't-really-care-I'm-just-here-for-the-freebie" comment. :) Thank you so much!
As a special thank you for visiting this post, Sharon has a gift for you NOW:
39 pages of FREE EXCERPTS from
Callie and Terri
Sharon has shared a lovely devotional on the trials - and the ultimate joys - of WAITING. Following this truly enjoyable bit of wisdom from the Word, you'll find more information about Callie, along with information about this author's phenomenal GIVEAWAY, her rules (and mine!), and a FREE gift from Sharon that you can enjoy right now!
Read on...
© sellingpix - Fotolia.com
Proverbs 13:12- Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a
dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Have you ever waited for something? I’m not
talking about five minutes while your coffee brews or thirty minutes while your
dinner cooked.
I’m not even talking about months of
waiting with a predictable end. Being pregnant for nine months feels like a
long time, but the baby will get here. The school year might seem like it
stretches forever but summer eventually comes.
I’m talking about waiting, and waiting, and
waiting some more, with no end in sight, no sure solution.
I’ve been in this situation twice in my
life.
My husband wasn’t saved when we married. I
prayed for him, a lot. I did my best to live a Christian life in front of him.
For thirteen years, I waited, and lived, and prayed, and waited some more. I
hoped that he’d eventually see what he was missing, but I had no assurance that
he would. There were days I despaired, days I cried out to God for mercy for
him or more patience for me. There was plenty of love between us, but there was
some “heartsick” as well. And then one
day, God spoke to his heart in a way he couldn’t ignore. The long wait was
over. The dream of a Christian home was fulfilled. Now there was joy and
gratitude to replace the waiting.
Then I decided to write. Writing for
publication is NOT an exercise for the impatient. You work, you write, you
learn, you rewrite, you pray, you revise, you submit, and you wait. During that
wait emotions abound, most of them negative.
Nine times out of ten the wait ends up in a kind (we are Christians
after all) rejection. Heartsick takes up residence. You cry, you pray, you
plead, you question, and you begin the process all over again. And each time
the dream is deferred, hope gets a little harder to hang onto. And then one
day, in God’s perfect time, the dream is fulfilled and all the months and years
of waiting are suddenly worth it.
We’re human, God didn’t program us to wait,
much less enjoy it. But, from a position of experience, I’m telling you not to
give up. Never stop praying. Never believe, for a second, that you are waiting
alone. God is standing right there, ready to plant a tree of life in your back
yard.
What are you waiting on?
SHARON SROCK lives with herhusband, Larry, and two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother,
and Sunday School teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in
her spare time. Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is
a member of the ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter.
Sharon’s previous writing credits include numerous poems and short stories
published in science fiction fanzines.
Visit Sharon's BLOG: Women of Valley View
Connect
with Sharon on Facebook
Follow Sharon on Twitter
Find Sharon on
Goodreads
About CALLIE:
Threedire circumstances.
Three desperate prayers.
One miracle to save them all.
Callie Stillman is drawn to the evasive girl who's befriended her
granddaughter, but the last time Callie tried to help a child, her efforts
backfired. Memories of the tiny coffin still haunt her. Samantha and Iris Evans
should be worried about homework, not whether they can pool enough cash to
survive another week of caring for an infant while evading the authorities.
Steve Evans wants a second chance at fatherhood, but his children are missing.
And no one seems to want to help the former addict who deserted his family. For
Steve to regain the relationship he abandoned, for his girls to receive the
care they deserve, Callie must surrender her fear and rely on God to work the
miracle they all need.
WOW! Sounds great, doesn't it? :)
Get your copy of CALLIE at any of the following locations:
Barnes and Noble
Amazon
Publisher-direct (Pelican Book Group)
What's in the blog tour prize package?
CALLIE'S story
A
certificate for TERRI'S story (Releases April 2013)
6-piece Cherry Blossom Bath Set
Cosmetic bag
Bath Wrap
Cozy Pink Eye Mask
Pair of Aloe-infused Booties
Hair Turban
Tennis Bracelet
$25.00 Amazon gift card
Sharon says the package's value is "well over $100"!
Giveaway rules:
Sharon's:
It's easy. Every reader who comments gets an entry into the drawing. Please remember to include contact info with
your comment. A winner will be drawn Monday, November 19th.
Mine:
Sorry, but "Please enter me" is not a valid comment. Please...do my guest the honor of actually reading her devotion, then leave a comment that relates to either her post or her book. It's common courtesy...and doesn't take any longer than a generic I-don't-really-care-I'm-just-here-for-the-freebie" comment. :) Thank you so much!
As a special thank you for visiting this post, Sharon has a gift for you NOW:
39 pages of FREE EXCERPTS from
Callie and Terri
October 29, 2012
COTT: Sensational September 2012 Releases
**Guest post by Michelle Massaro
For most of us around the country, Fall is in the air. In Southern California we're still seeing temps in the 90s, but hey--I say Autumn is a state of mind. And I'm ready for comfy sofas, hot cider, and a great new book to curl up with. Oh, and chocolate! Maybe a cat purring nearby. George Winston playing in the background. But the main thing I need is the book.
So, I've been searching through the titles released last month, including a long list that YOU guys recommended to me through our survey (thank you very much), and I've come up with a list of FIVE. Now I want to hear from you. Which of these most appeals to you? Which will be highest on your to-be-read pile this month? Take a look at the cover and the summary, then cast your vote. Polls will remain through Wednesday, closing on Halloween night (oooeeeooo) at midnight PST. (Yep, when I'm the hostess you get a few extra hours to vote because, well, once in a while it only seems fair to go by West Coast time. Right?)
All of the books below captured my attention for one reason or another. I'm sure they'll capture you as well. After voting, I invite you to click over to Amazon and purchase one or more of these puppies!
The Road to Mercy by Kathy Harris
Bethany and Josh Harrison are faced with a decision that could cost her life--and the life of their unborn child; Dr. Ben Abrams is lost without a heritage of faith. Can Bethany’s choice save them both?
~~~
The Shadow on the Quilt (The Quilt Chronicles) by Stephanie Grace Whitson
Juliana Sutton's life looks perfect-from the outside. Until her husband's untimely death reveals a devastating truth. Will the shadow of her dead husband's name stand between Juliana and Cass, or will Juliana choose a love she never thought possible?
~~~
Deadly Additive by Donn Taylor
Soldier-of-fortune Jeb Sledge’s rescue of kidnapped journalist Kristin Halvorsen from Colombian guerrillas reveals a hidden threat to the global balance of power. Jeb and Kristin must also learn that virtuous lives without a spiritual dimension remain incomplete.
~~~
Restored Heart by Jennifer A. Davids
Anne Kirby and Peter McCord are both determined to hide their pasts. But they soon discover that love – and God – has a way of revealing everything.
~~~
Hidden in the Heart by Catherine West
"You existed before you were adopted."
... Everything Claire wants seems to be beyond her reach ...
~~~
So there you have it! Please make your selection in the Survey Monkey below. And send your friends to cast their votes as well! (good practice for November, right? lol)
Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool.
p.s. Are you an aspiring author of Christian Fiction? This is the last week to enter Clash of the Titles' annual contest for unpublished authors, the Olympia. Hurry! Submissions close Friday, November 2nd.
October 25, 2012
Guest Post: Living in the Light/Dwelling in His Presence
by Rhonda Rhea
Excerpt from Chapter 14 of:
How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person?
I admit it, I’m a cruise fan. I love everything about it. Especially the food. A cruise and overeating go together like a hand in glove. Well more accurately, they go together like a size ten hand in a size two glove. All the gourmet food you can eat, for crying out loud! I guess I was just asking for a trip back to maternity pants. I now refer to myself as “17 years post-partum.” The staff on the ship said the average person gains seven to ten pounds on a seven-day cruise. But then, I’ve always considered myself an overachiever.
On prime rib night, my husband and I were walking out of the dining room and, even though he was about to let his belt out a notch, Richie said he was thinking of ordering yet another prime rib. Another one! I figured that could cost him at least another two belt notches. I told him I thought that would be a mistake.
Get it? Prime rib? “Mis-steak”?
Anytime we’re going to overdo, though, it’s good to make sure we’re “overdoing” in all the right areas. First Thessalonians 4:1 talks about living right to please God and then it says, “Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” To do and to overdo. It’s an encouragement to keep growing. Not so much growing in the “bring on the elastic waistbands” kind of growth. But growing in maturity.
We grow as we seek to stay in the light, dwelling in the presence of the Lord, making sure our lives are for Him and all about Him. Our growth is not an option. It’s a command. Verse 7 in that same passage in 1 Thessalonians says, “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.”
Rejecting His instruction? Rejecting the Father Himself? Mistake of the highest order.
Growing in Him and dwelling in His presence results in a life in which growing “a notch or two” spiritually is a regular happening. The good kind of growth. And seeking that consistency in growth diligently.
There’s a lot at stake. Sometimes also a lot at steak.
Rhonda Rhea is a radio personality, humor columnist, conference/event speaker and author of eight books, including I’m Dreaming of Some White Chocolate, High Heels in High Places, and her newest, How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person? She is presently working on her ninth nonfiction book, scheduled to release in early 2013, and just this week got a yes from a publishing board on a two-book fiction deal co-authored with her daughter, Kaley Faith Rhea. Rhonda is a pastor’s wife and mother of five mostly grown children. She chuckles through the hubbub with pastor/hubby, Richie Rhea, near St. Louis in Troy, Missouri.
Website: rhondarhea.com
About Rhonda's Latest Book:
How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person?—Bright Ideas for Delightful Transformation
(New Hope Publishers, 2012). Author and speaker, Patsy Clairmont, calls the book “high voltage humor along with a biblical charge.”In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays, “that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened.” One version calls it “light” that will “flood your hearts.” God shines so much of His light through Scripture so that we can see—we can have understanding.
For every person longing for a change, for everyone who is getting weary in a grisly struggle to make a particular change, God-given enlightenment makes possible real change in every way. Lasting change.
The God who is powerful enough to create light, then create the sun—the God who keeps the sun blazing and the stars and moon reflecting—that same God is powerful enough, caring enough, and detail-minded enough to light our way. He wants to show us the path of change, and He longs to light the way for us in His magnificent plan for our lives.
How Many Lightbulbs Does It Take to Change a Person is a laugh-along-the-way journey into that light through God’s Word. His Word? Now there’s some enlightening! And I hear enlightening has even been known to strike twice in the same place.
October 22, 2012
Harmony, New Amish Fiction!
The Clash of the Titles Blog Alliance is proud to share great August release with its readers.
Ink still damp from the presses, Living in Harmony by Mary Ellis, currently sits on a store shelf near you! Want more good news? It’s the first in a series—perfect time to jump on board.
PURCHASE THE BOOK ON AMAZON
PURCHASE THE BOOK AT B&N
About the book:
Living in Harmony is the first book in bestselling author Mary Ellis's New Beginnings series. It's about fresh starts and love...and how faith in God and His perfect plan for our lives provides us with the peace and joy we desire.
Amy King--young, engaged, and Amish--faces difficult challenges in her life when she suddenly loses both of her parents in a house fire. Her fiancé, John Detweiler, persuades her and her sister Nora to leave Lancaster County and make a new beginning with him in Harmony, Maine, where he has relatives who can help the women in their time of need.
John's brother Thomas and sister-in-law Sally readily open their home to the three newcomers. Wise beyond his years, Thomas, a minister in the district, refuses to marry Amy and John upon their arrival, suggesting instead a period of adjustment and counseling. During this time Amy discovers an aunt who was shunned. She wishes to reconnect with her, but this puts a strain on her relationship with John.
Can John and Amy find a way to live in happily in Harmony before making a lifetime commitment to one another?
For those addicted to Amish stories, you won’t want to miss this one. To everyone else, this might be the book that gets you hooked on this wildfire genre.
Here’s what reviewer Rachel Brand of the Christian Manifesto has to say about Living in Harmony:
Just when you think nothing new and original can come out of the Amish genre, a book like this comes along and proves that you’re completely wrong.
It’s hard to express exactly what I loved so much about Living in Harmony. It’s not just the setting, the new community and the realistic secondary characters that made this novel so refreshing and unique. Mary Ellis crafted her hero and heroine as incredibly relate-able characters, flawed human beings who prove that even the Amish don’t have perfect relationships or marriages.
Each character had their own personality and purpose in the novel, which means that there’s bound to be at least one character that every reader can relate to.
If you need a little bit more realism in your Amish fiction, or just don’t want to read a happily-ever-after romance, then Living in Harmony is the book for you.
About the author:
Mary Ellis grew up near the Amish and fell in love with them. She has now written nine bestselling novels set in their communities. When not writing, she enjoys gardening, bicycling, and swimming. Before "retiring" to write full-time, Mary taught school and worked as a sales rep for Hershey Chocolate. Her debut Christian book, A Widow's Hope, was a finalist for the 2010 ACFW Carols and the Holt Medallion Award of Merit.
You can find Mary at these locations:
www.maryellis.net
blog: www.maryeellis.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mary-Ellis/126995058236
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October 20, 2012
The Next Big Thing!
I've been blog tagged! Lynn Willis invited me to participate
in The Next Big Thing.
The answers below pertain to my recently
released novel, Jewels for the Kingdom
(Pelican Book Group, October 2012).
What is the working
title of your book?
Jewels for the Kingdom
was, is and…hopefully…ever shall be the title of this novella.
Where did the idea
come from for the book?
I saw a piece of jewelry online—just browsing, and happened
onto The Master’s Jewels, and
fell in love. After a few subsequent conversations with the website owner, Christy
Borelli, I was fascinated by this sweet woman - and by and what she does for a living. So I had
a basic idea for a heroine, and the story just kind of built around it. As
always, I simply dictate what God writes, and, in this case, Jewels for the Kingdom was the result.
What genre does your
book fall under?
Inspirational romance
Which actors would
you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Oh, how I’d love to have to actually make that decision. Let’s
see…Pia Peretti could be played by Nikki Reed (Rosalie, The Twilight Saga), if she gave up the blonde hair. (LOL – Would’ja
look at me, changing my celebrity’s looks, and everything!) Mila Kunis (That 70s Show) could totally pull it
off, as well. And for David Myers, my hero of the dual-colored eyes—hmmm. Well,
Wentworth Miller (Prison Break)
already has the eyes for it—one blue, one green. But he doesn’t really have the
look of David Myers. That would be
more like Ian Somerhalder with the aid of one green contact. Although, I gotta
admit, the idea of messing with that kind of perfection in any way makes me
shudder! :D
What is the
one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Well, my tagline is actually two sentences:
Her past isn't pretty, but it can't be
changed. Will it destroy any possibility of a future with the man she loves?
Will your book be
self-published or represented by an agency?
White Rose Publishing (a division of Pelican Book Group)
released Jewels for the Kingdom on
October 12th.
How long did it take
you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
About 3-4 months, I think. I hadn’t really stopped to think
about it. Marianne? Mary? Tanya? Feel free to hop in any time. LOL
What other books
would you compare this story to within your genre?
Unfortunately, I’ve been so busy writing that I’ve done far
too little reading in the past year or so. The only books I can think of are
the other three Heart’s Haven books—and they haven’t released yet! LOL
Who or What inspired
you to write this book?
Well, aside from The Master’s Jewels and Christy Borelli,
which I already mentioned, I can only say GOD. He is the ultimate author, and
the inspiration for everything I write.
What else about your
book might pique the reader’s interest?
A ridiculously handsome hero with one blue eye and one green
one? Conversations with angels? Shameful secrets and unbearable heartbreak? A cottage rental complex that seems to be a gateway to romance?
A series that promises to keep on keepin' on?
Shall I go on…? :D
I hope you've enjoyed your visit to Living the Write Life - and, of course I hope you'll come again!
And now, I shall pass along the fun by tagging the following five blogs by and for writers. Why not visit them, as well?
http://tanyastowe.blogspot.com/
http://www.womenofvalleyview.blogspot.com/
http://michellemassaro.blogspot.com/
http://susanhollaway.blogspot.com
http://apenforyourthoughts.blogspot.com
October 18, 2012
Christian Fiction Book Reviews' Kindle Fire Giveaway
IT'S THE KINDLE FIRE HD GIVEAWAY!
This contest runs between Oct 8-31, and is
made possible by John Michael Hileman's
"must-read book," Unseen.
Praise for Unseen:
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don't know that now, you will after reading this book."
"There is a spiritual edge to the book that is both
subtle yet poignant, allowing you to hear truth without it being overbearing or
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and read it a second time..."
"Unseen has it all: a fascinating plot that grabbed my
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"This is a must read! John has really captured my heart
with this story."
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the importance of a mother's role to her children."
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