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September 6, 2016
August Contest Winners
In the August newsletter, I offered Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of Love Bears All Things to two people who answered the following trivia question:
In the book Her Brother’s Keeper by Beth Wiseman, what is the first name of Hannah’s brother?
The answer is Jacob! Ethan was Charlotte’s brother.
Beth’s Work-In-Progress
As I mentioned in August, I am still working on Book #3 in the Amish Secrets series—and as a newsletter subscriber, you’re hearing the new title first! It will be called Home All Along.
Here are a few pre-release promotions that you should watch for:
There will be two giveaways on the GoodReads Giveaway program in September! Ten copies of Her Brother’s Keeper and ten copies of Love Bears All Things . Follow me on Twitter or Facebook where I will post news of these giveaways!
All retailers have Book #2 in the Amish Secrets Series – Love Bears All Things for only $4.99 for the digital version. Here’s the Amazon link, but all online book sellers should offer this price!
July 22, 2016
Writing a book review doesn’t have to be scary!
Authors often suggest (beg) for readers to write a review of our books. Quite simply, many positive reviews on Amazon, GoodReads, Christian Books, Barnes & Noble, etc. helps to sell our books. Some marketing platforms even require a certain number of reviews or ranking before they will even consider promoting a particular title!
It occurred to me in the wee hours of the morning that it may seem daunting for you to put your name to a written piece if you’ve had no guidelines or instruction in how to write a review. After all, readers may not be writers.
I found a great blog post by UK author, Luisa Playa, that I’d like to share with you this month. She provides a very easy to follow formula for writing an effective book review. I hope you find it helpful and will happily undertake the writing of a positive review for all of my books!
Hopefully you will never want to hit that one star button; you can always find something nice to say about a book. Pretty cover, great characters, scene descriptions…
My work in progress…
I am finally (mentally, not literally) back in Lancaster, PA working on Book #3 for the Amish Secrets series, with Charlotte and a host of other new characters that are whispering in my ears. Be sure to pre-order Book #2, Love Bears All Things, which releases in October, so you will know what Charlotte has been up to.
Love Bears All Things$8.99 Kindle, $15.99 paperback
Author: Beth Wiseman
Series: Amish Secrets, Book 2
Genre: Amish Fiction
Length: Novel
Publication Year: July 5, 2016
ASIN: 0529118726
Charlotte returns to her friends in Paradise, Pennsylvania—this time with a very different mission in mind.
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Overview
Englischer Charlotte Dolinsky makes plans to visit her friends in Lancaster County, hoping to heal from a recent break-up with her boyfriend, Ryan. But when a surprise visitor shows up on her doorstep in Texas, she’s forced to put aside her own worries to help her Amish friends. Within a few days, Charlotte is back in Paradise, Pennsylvania, tangled in a web of deception. But this time, she isn’t the only one keeping secrets.
Daniel Byler had hoped to be married by now, but his one true love—Edna Glick—married another man. He gets through each day with a chip on his shoulder. But when Daniel finds out two members of his family are keeping secrets, he fears for his loved ones—fears of a shunning—and possibly even death.
Charlotte and Daniel don’t care for each other much, and neither one of them is looking for romance. But when they are forced to combine their efforts to help those they love, is it possible that God is giving them a second chance at happiness?
Other Books in "Amish Secrets":
Her Brother's Keeper
Beth Recommends: Deep Shadows by Vannetta Chapman
I honestly have not had time to read for my own pleasure in a long time. Today, I’m calling on my assistant, Janet, to recommend a book that she tells me I must read.
Deep Shadows by Vannetta Chapman is book #1 in The Remnant Series. This story grips you from the beginning all the way to the end. A massive solar flare wipes out all modern technology. No power, no phones, no computers to run all that we’ve come to expect to facilitate our lives.
Set in central Texas, the cast of memorable, but ordinary, small town, characters must find a way to survive in a world of chaos. Five Stars!!
Win an advance copy of Love Bears All Things
I have two Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) of Love Bears All Things to give away this month. If you’d like one, leave the answer to this trivia question in the comments below:
In the book Her Brother’s Keeper by Beth Wiseman, what is the first name of Hannah’s brother?
Winners will be selected randomly from all correct answers. Good luck!
Love Bears All Things$8.99 Kindle, $15.99 paperback
Author: Beth Wiseman
Series: Amish Secrets, Book 2
Genre: Amish Fiction
Length: Novel
Publication Year: July 5, 2016
ASIN: 0529118726
Charlotte returns to her friends in Paradise, Pennsylvania—this time with a very different mission in mind.
View Book Sample
Overview
Englischer Charlotte Dolinsky makes plans to visit her friends in Lancaster County, hoping to heal from a recent break-up with her boyfriend, Ryan. But when a surprise visitor shows up on her doorstep in Texas, she’s forced to put aside her own worries to help her Amish friends. Within a few days, Charlotte is back in Paradise, Pennsylvania, tangled in a web of deception. But this time, she isn’t the only one keeping secrets.
Daniel Byler had hoped to be married by now, but his one true love—Edna Glick—married another man. He gets through each day with a chip on his shoulder. But when Daniel finds out two members of his family are keeping secrets, he fears for his loved ones—fears of a shunning—and possibly even death.
Charlotte and Daniel don’t care for each other much, and neither one of them is looking for romance. But when they are forced to combine their efforts to help those they love, is it possible that God is giving them a second chance at happiness?
Other Books in "Amish Secrets":
Her Brother's Keeper
July 5, 2016
Get free signed special-edition goodies when you pre-order An Amish Harvest!
An Amish Harvest, the newest four-novella collection by Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller and Vannetta Chapman will be released on August 16th! As a special incentive to my subscribers, Thomas Nelson Fiction is has made this offer:
The first 100 readers to pre-order by August 15th, scan and email their receipt to TNZFiction@harpercollins.com will receive a special-edition bookplate or poster (their choice!) signed by all four Amish Harvest authors and an exclusive Amish Harvest digital recipe card collection.
Whoa! Grab your pre-order here and scan in that receipt quick—remember, this offer is only good for the first 100 people who claim it. Good luck!
An Amish Harvest$8.99 ebook, $15.99 paperback
Authors: Vannetta Chapman, Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston
Genre: Amish Fiction
Length: Novella collection
Publication Year: August 16, 2016
ASIN: 052911853X
Faith, hope, and love remain forever in season in this collection of four richly absorbing novellas set amidst the wonder of an Amish autumn.
Overview
Under the Harvest Moon by Beth WisemanWhen Naomi Dienner is suddenly widowed, she never expects to find love again . . . until she meets Brock Mulligan, an English family friend hired at harvest time. As a sinister presence begins to threaten Naomi, Brock seeks to prove himself trustworthy while struggling with growing feelings for Naomi and her children. Will God open Naomi’s heart—and give Brock his own second chance at love?
Love and Buggy Rides by Amy Clipston
Janie Lantz is a cashier at Lancaster Souvenirs and Buggy Rides, where Jonathan Stoltfuz is a buggy driver. A frightening accident brings Janie and Jonathan together in a blossoming friendship, yet daunting obstacles stand between them and something deeper. Can love kindle into flames that burn away fear and regret—and lead them to a life together?
Mischief in the Autumn Air by Vannetta Chapman
When items start going above market value at his auction house, Eli Wittmer is first thrilled, and then puzzled. But when the house is broken into, Eli and his new bookkeeper, Martha Beiler track down a trail of clues. Will they solve the mystery before the fall festival ends—and discover an unexpected new love?
A Quiet Love by Kathleen Fuller
Dinah Hochstetler, quiet and bookish, longs for marriage but hides in her shyness. Amos Mullett, a simple farmer, knows he’s different but aches for a loving wife. As Dinah and Amos navigate a budding romance, will the power of love—and the blessing of God—be enough to overcome their doubters?
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Announcing the 5 giveaway winners from June
And the five winners of our June giveaway are:
Vicki Cooper, Linda D. McFarland, Wenda Hunt, Bonnie Ayres, and bn100
Congratulations! Each of you wins a digital copy of Message In A Bottle from our giveaway contest in the June 2016 Beth Wiseman Newsletter.
Please send your email address and what type of file you’d like to author@bethwiseman.com (Nook, Kindle, or PDF for all devices). We’ll get you your free copy right away! Congrats!
June 29, 2016
Grab your FREE copy of Message In A Bottle, quick!
We’re giving away Beth’s latest novella, Message In A Bottle, for FREE to the first 100 newsletter subscribers who claim it! Those who download are asked to write an honest review on Amazon.com.
To download, check your email inbox on July 1 and grab the special password. It will give you access to this page, where you can download your free copy. This page will be inaccessible when 100 newsletter subscribers have downloaded.
Enjoy, and thanks for your review!
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Message In A BottleAuthor: Beth Wiseman
Series: Surf's Up Novellas, Book 2
Genre: Contemporary/Women's Fiction
Tags: Recommended Books, Recommended Books
Length: Novella
Publication Year: 2016
ASIN: B01E0K98YO
One man. Two women. A child desperate for medical treatment. How can Kyle choose between the woman he once loved and his current fiancée? Is there a solution that suits all involved, or will someone end up out of the triangle forever?
Overview
Morgan Calhoun and her parents are whisked away in the middle of the night, something Morgan always knew was a possibility because of her father’s job. But she’d always thought that if such a scenario played out that she would have time to say goodbye to those she loved–particularly her boyfriend, Kyle. Adding to her unbearable situation, several weeks after the move, Morgan finds out that she’s pregnant.
Kyle Brossmann doesn’t even get a break-up letter from Morgan. She’s just gone, along with her entire family. His heart broken, Kyle continues with his plans, graduates from high school, and then attends college. Five years later, two men visit Kyle and encourage him to travel to an undisclosed location to meet his five-year-old daughter. Rocked by the news that he has a child, Kyle learns he is the only person who might be able to save his daughter’s life.
Will Kyle give up his fiancé, a great job, and his family to be with his first love and his daughter? Or will he return to the life he had before?
INCLUDES READING GROUP GUIDE AND RECIPES.
Other Books in "Surf's Up Novellas":
A Tide Worth Turning
June 7, 2016
Beach Reads special: Summer Brides is on sale for $1.99!
The Summer Brides novella collection with Beth Wiseman, Debra Clopton, and Marybeth Whalen has been selected for Thomas Nelson’s Beach Reads promotion! It will be on sale for $1.99 until June 20—grab your copy today!
And if you’re looking for a fresh beach read, Beth’s latest novella, Message in a Bottle, is available for pre-order and will be released on June 17th!
Message In A BottleAuthor: Beth Wiseman
Series: Surf's Up Novellas, Book 2
Genre: Contemporary/Women's Fiction
Tags: Recommended Books, Recommended Books
Length: Novella
Publication Year: 2016
ASIN: B01E0K98YO
One man. Two women. A child desperate for medical treatment. How can Kyle choose between the woman he once loved and his current fiancée? Is there a solution that suits all involved, or will someone end up out of the triangle forever?
Overview
Morgan Calhoun and her parents are whisked away in the middle of the night, something Morgan always knew was a possibility because of her father’s job. But she’d always thought that if such a scenario played out that she would have time to say goodbye to those she loved–particularly her boyfriend, Kyle. Adding to her unbearable situation, several weeks after the move, Morgan finds out that she’s pregnant.
Kyle Brossmann doesn’t even get a break-up letter from Morgan. She’s just gone, along with her entire family. His heart broken, Kyle continues with his plans, graduates from high school, and then attends college. Five years later, two men visit Kyle and encourage him to travel to an undisclosed location to meet his five-year-old daughter. Rocked by the news that he has a child, Kyle learns he is the only person who might be able to save his daughter’s life.
Will Kyle give up his fiancé, a great job, and his family to be with his first love and his daughter? Or will he return to the life he had before?
INCLUDES READING GROUP GUIDE AND RECIPES.
Other Books in "Surf's Up Novellas":
A Tide Worth Turning
