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November 19, 2013

Upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

For the upcoming start of the Christmas season (although, it seems like the Christmas season never ends anymore, especially if you see commercials on TV promoting Christmas deals right after Halloween), I have a couple of deals that anyone can take advantage of. I'm offering 50% off of most of my paperback novels through Createspace, which is good until the end of the year, and the coupon code is ZC6JYHVF. Other deals are listed with the books, including a free Kindle book the week of Cyber Monday. Here on Goodreads, you have to go to the original post to see the whole thing.

Times of Turmoil – Christian Thriller

science fiction time travelIn Times of Turmoil, a prequel to Times of Trouble and Times of Trial, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.



Book 1 of The End Times Saga.



Going normally on Createspace for $8.99.




Jon Ryan: An End Times Short Story

science fiction time travelIn Times of Trouble, FBI Agent Brian Atwood is used to danger, and when he hunts down leads to a terrorist plot and saves a United States Airbase, he's eventually offered a position to be the personal bodyguard of the President of the United States. The job not only tests his skills as an agent, but also his faith as a Christian when he discovers that the President has the morals of an alley cat. As Brian tries to come to terms with doing his job and having to look the other way, his world begins to crumble. His wife is dying of cancer and his son was taken away by the government because he has Down Syndrome. What else can go wrong? As the End Times approaches and the United States disintegrates into chaos, Brian must try to save his family.



Book 2 of The End Times Saga.



Going normally on Createspace for $8.99.



I'm also offering five free coupons for the Audible audiobook version. The first five to leave a comment, will get the coupon. Since there are two audiobooks being offered, please also specify which one you want.



Xavier Doolittle: An End Times Short Story

science fiction time travel Can a nineteen year old stay true to the faith he was brought up on when he's under the spotlight?



Timothy Phillips dreams come true when he discovered by the producer of a national talent show. So what's the problem? The recording contract is not in the Southern Gospel he would prefer to sing. As he begins recording and performing the music, he encounters increasing hostility towards Christians. Can he stay true to his faith, or will he end up compromising his beliefs little by little the more famous he becomes?



When his world comes crashing down, will he have anything left to help him stand as the end times approach?



Book 4 of The End Times Saga



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November 12, 2013

CrossReads Book Blast: Lisa Belcastro’s “Shenandoah Crossings”


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Title: Shenandoah Crossings By Lisa Belcastro



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Tess Roberts may live on Martha’s Vineyard, vacation spot for movie stars and presidents, but the Island feels anything but idyllic. Tess has had it with lousy dates, lying, cheating men, and the rules that forbid her from working on her family’s centuries-old schooner, Shenandoah. Lucky for Tess, she knows a secret—the Shenandoah has magical powers. Her best friend, Rebecca O’Neill, once stayed in Cabin 8 and discovered a time portal that transported her to 1775. A month after Rebecca’s “disappearance,” Tess’s father, brother, and Shenandoah’s annoying first mate, Hawk, plan to shut down the time travel for good by dismantling the cabin. But what if Rebecca might someday need to come home? What if Tess isn’t ready to say goodbye forever? Sneaking onto the ship late at night, Tess slips into Cabin 8 and drifts off to sleep. She wakes anchored off the New England coast amidst the American Revolution in 1776. The British frigate HMS Greyhound has seized Shenandoah and taken the crew, cargo, and all onboard hostage. To make matters worse, Hawk is relentlessly tracking her, determined to bring her back to the twenty-first century against her will. Sparks begin to fly, from more than cannonballs and gunpowder….



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Lisa pictureLisa Belcastro Lisa Belcastro lives with her family on Martha’s Vineyard. She was inspired to write the Winds of Change trilogy while chaperoning two Tisbury School summer sails aboard the schooner Shenandoah with her daughter, Kayla. The weeklong adventure, sans electricity, Game Boys, iPods and modern conveniences, kindled her imagination to dream of an altogether different voyage. Lisa currently writes the cuisine column for Vineyard Style magazine. She has worked as a staff and freelance reporter and photographer for The Chronicle of the Horse and as assistant editor at The Blue Ridge Leader. She has written articles for USA Today, Dressage (London), USA WEEKEND Magazine, The Blue Ridge Leader and Sidelines. Lisa co-authored and edited two non-fiction books, American Horses in Sport 1987 and American Horses in Sport 1988. When she’s not at her desk, Lisa is living in paradise, volunteering at her daughter’s school, serving in her church community, planting and weeding her numerous gardens, trying to run a marathon a month or walking the beach with her husband looking for sea glass.



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October 29, 2013

CrossReads Book Blast: Carlene Havel’s “Here Today Gone Tomorrow”


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Here Today Gone Tomorrow



By Carlene Havel



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Disappointed, dumped, divorced. Everything Casey Slaughter counted on is gone. While contemporaries start their families, Casey works two jobs to haul herself out of debt. Friends and family recommend a new husband to solve all her problems, but Casey resists their well-intentioned advice. Although she longs for a soul mate, the last thing her flattened self-esteem needs is more rejection—and comparisons to her beautiful, talented older sister do nothing to enhance Casey’s confidence. Unable to have children, she feels she has nothing to offer in marriage. Will bitterness and insecurity destroy her, or can renewed faith in God provide some measure of comfort for this wounded heart? Can Casey ever find love again, or will a string of disasters keep her forever on the run in this christian fiction novel?



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  Carleen picCarlene Havel has lived in numerous US states, the Philippines, and Turkey. Like most writers, Carlene has always loved to read, and her taste is eclectic. Her other hobbies include sewing, knitting, crochet and embroidery. She especially enjoys Bible study, normally devoting one day each week delving into the scriptures with a small focus group. The Havels make their home in San Antonio, Texas, in the midst of a big, extended family.



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Published on October 29, 2013 05:15

October 18, 2013

Timothy Phillips FREE on Kindle Plus a New Audiobook

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Today only, Timothy Phillips is free on Kindle (the link should take you to your home country's store).



The first review for the novel was posted on Amazon:



5.0 out o timphillips115 f 5 stars It Starts With The Little Things


By D. Austin

 



This is a great add on to The Times of Trouble series, but holds its own as a stand alone book. Timothy is "discovered" in a church and loves singing Gospel. When he wins a contest and starts his recording career, he gets too busy to read his bible, he can do it later; there will be time for devotions later; he can call or email his parents later. Then praying about his situation gets put on the sidelines. Parents? He doesn't need parents, and when they come to visit unannounced- he slams the door in their faces. Suddenly he doesn't need God at all, Timothy thinks he's doing fine all on his own. Too late Timothy finds that he DOES need God, and by the time he realizes it, he has burned all his bridges. This is a story of how once you start inching away from God, it suddenly becomes miles. This is also a story of a gracious God. It should be a caution for all young adults that think their "little sin" won't matter. I was given a copy of this book for my honest review.


 


 


 



[image error]Plus, Times of Trouble is finally available to be purchased as an audiobook on Audible, Amazon, and Apple.



FBI Agent Brian Atwood is used to danger, and when he hunts down leads to a terrorist plot and saves a U.S. Airbase, he's eventually offered a position to be the personal bodyguard of the President of the United States. The job not only tests his skills as an agent, but also his faith as a Christian when he discovers that the President has the morals of an alley cat. As Brian tries to come to terms with doing his job and having to look the other way, his world begins to crumble. His wife is dying of cancer and his son was taken away by the government because he has Down Syndrome. What else can go wrong? As the U.S. disintegrates, Brian must try to keep his family safe while waiting for the Rapture of Christians, and shortly before the approach of the End Times.


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October 17, 2013

Book Blast and Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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Why 21 Days?



It’s a commonly known fact that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. You may spend 21 days trying to form a good exercise routine or kick a bad habit, but what about taking 21 days to form a new spiritual habit? .



That’s the reason for the 21 days series – to provide you with 21 days worth of biblical devotions to help you form new habits that draw you closer to Christ. And for two days only (October 17th-18th, 2013) we're giving all 5 books away for free. After that, they will be available for only 99 cents each. So what do you say? Will you join us in strengthening your walk with God? If so, download one or all of the books below at no cost to you during our free promotion – and scroll down to enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card as our gift to you!  



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Book #1: 21 Days of Generosity



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Living a Life of Generosity: 21 Days of Generosity Challenge




Do you want to live a life of generosity?


Do you want your life to be a blessing to others?


Do you want to have a giving spirit that overflows from a heart that is fully trusting in God as provider?



If so, consider embarking on this 21 Days of Generosity through this short but powerful eBook.



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Book #2: 21 Days of Faith



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Living a Life of Faith: 21 Days of Faith Challenge




Do you want to live a life of faith?


Do you want your faith to be more than simply saying "I believe in God"?


Do you want to have a genuine faith that overflows from a heart that is fully trusting in God in every area of your life?



If so, consider embarking on this 21 Days of Faith Challenge through this short but powerful eBook.



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Book #3: 21 Days of Gratitude



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During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity and a complaining spirit. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on how to overcome these negative emotions. And I sensed Him leading me to do this 21 days of gratitude challenge.




Over the course of the 21 days, God began to change me as I spent intentional time being grateful for all I have been given. I did this through writing in my journal each day and also sending a hand-written thank you note to someone different each day.



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Book #4: 21 Teen Devotionals… for Girls!



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Our lives are ruled by habits. We are defined by them. How our days play out, how we act and react, and even how we eat, sleep and talk are all affected by our habits – for better or for worse. It's said that it takes 21 days to form a new habit or break an old one, so why not spend the next 21 days forming a habit of spending time with God? If you've got 21 days, we've got 21 devotions specifically written for today's teen girls.


Are you up for forming a habit of spending time with your Creator? If so, download this book and get started on these devotionals!



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Book #5: 21 Teen Devotionals… for Guys!



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Teen Devotionals… for Guys!, brought to you by FindYourTrueStrength.com, are written for teen guys who want to find their true strength in Christ, these devotions designed to be read, pondered on and applied to daily life. We want you to know that the Bible isn't just a book that’s over 2000 years old. It’s completely applicable to our lives today – even as teenagers. We know that girls and guys don't face the same issues in high school – not even close. So these devotions were written with today's teen guys in mind. Go ahead. Dig in. Find your true strength in Christ.



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Published on October 17, 2013 06:15

October 7, 2013

Timothy Phillips – Now Available on Amazon

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Timotimphillips115thy Phillips is now available only on Amazon for $.99 for the first couple of weeks or borrow it for free if you're an Amazon member, then it will be $2.99. Read the Chapter 1 excerpt here



While this is part of The End Times Saga, I didn't really include very many political elements in the story. I have an instance where he's watching TV and there's a story about Coptic Christians being slaughtered and the President claiming it was their fault that Muslims didn't like them. Then, I have Timothy meeting the new President Collins at the inauguration and then mentioning his death and the collapse of the U.S., which was fleshed out in Times of Trouble, Times of Trial, Jon Ryan, and Xavier Doolittle.



This novel had me stepping outside my comfort zone with what I normally write, since I was writing a story about a Country musician, and not a political thriller or even a sci-fi type novel. I actually found it difficult to keep it around PG-13(it is now), especially when these annoying stories about Miley Cyrus keeps showing up on our TV's and pops up in random places online, and I wanted my character to abandon being a Christian for a short time because he's surrounded by people who tell him how great he is and so on. I took ideas from Elvis Presley's life, along with being inspired by Katy Perry's and others' lives who were raised as Christians, but went all nutty once they were in the music industry, and even an episode from Justin Bieber's life from the last year or so, which helps to begin Tim's downfall. I also took parts of American Idol, The Voice, X Factor, and maybe even Star Search and mixed it all up at the beginning of the novel so Timothy could go through the whole talent show idea and win the competition. I hope readers enjoy this novel. Now, I have to figure out what to write next: an antediluvian novel, a novel about Collins and the guy who I have as the Mahdi, and then begin a Tribulation era type novel series with those two.



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Timothy Phillips is a seventeen year old Christian young adult who loves to sing in church. One day, he's discovered by the producer of a national talent show. Timothy goes on the show, performs Country music, instead of the Christian Southern Gospel he prefers, and ends up winning his portion of the show. As he encounters increasing hostility towards Christians, he begins to follow the world instead of Christ. The story follows his highs and lows as he becomes a famous Country musician shortly before the end times.


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October 6, 2013

Fall Into Reading Book Sale

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Welcome To CrossReads Fall Into Reading Book Sale!

Where We Invite You To Fall Into Good, Wholesome Books – And Save Money!

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During the week of October 7th, readers can get books by several of their favorite CrossReads Christian authors who have joined together to offer their books at bargain prices.


Monday through Friday (the 7th-11th), readers can get over 30 books during our book sale and enter to win a $25 Amazon gift card to get even more books to read!


Then, we invite you to hop over to CrossReads on Saturday, October 12th, to get 9 books absolutely free and find out who won the giveaway!


The books included in the book sale are listed below – Fiction first, followed by Non-Fiction, and then the giveaway – enjoy!



Fiction:

Mystery, Suspense and Thrillers


Serenity Springs, Ohio by Lillian Duncan


Mystery/Suspense


An abandoned bird; an ailing aunt; and an unhappy fiancé. What else could happen? Oh, yeah—a murder! Chief of Police, Matthew Travis moved home to avoid the violence of being a big city police officer, but murder shatters the peace and tranquility of his hometown.


It appears to be an open and shut case. A troubled teenager at the scene covered in blood with the murder weapon in his hand is arrested. Unfortunately, as Matthew ties up loose ends, his once open and shut case unravels.


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Times of Turmoil by Cliff Ball


Thriller


In this prequel to Times of Trouble and Times of Trial, we follow how the Evans family gained their riches and eventually their power to influence events in the United States. We see important events that the Evans family gets themselves involved in: such as the return of the Israelites to Israel, the assassination of President Kennedy, the terrorism of 9/11, and eventually events that lead to government tyranny in the United States with the sole purpose of destroying Christianity and its influence in the United States.



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Times of Trouble by Cliff Ball


Thriller


The Atwood family watch the US descend into chaos as the End Times approach.


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Times of Trial by Cliff Ball


Thriller


Christians are persecuted when the President declares a dictatorship as the End Times approach.


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John Ryan by Cliff Ball


Thriller


Jon Ryan has to deal with government healthcare as a doctor before the End Times.


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The Mystery of the Indian Carvings by Gloria Repp


Middle Grade/Mystery


A young teen is sent to visit her Canadian relatives who have a wonderful dog, but disappearing artifacts and a spiteful cousin threaten to ruin her hopes for the future. She can’t help wondering: does God care?


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Romance

The Difference Between Night and Day by Melissa Turner


Romance


Nathaniel Taylor was a Christian who thought believers were exempted from “dark times.” That was until he entered his own long time in the dark. When he meets Lilly, a young woman in danger, it sends him on a journey to discover the difference between night and day and that during dark times, the Light is hidden, not gone.


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Rock and A Hard Place by Bonnie Blythe


Christian Romance


Faith Conrad is used to striving. After more or less raising her twin sisters because of an absent father and ailing mother, she knows the meaning of responsibility. She had to drop out of high school to pay the bills, hamstringing her future. When handsome Bureau of Land Management ranger Shane Zadopec rescues her from a rock climb gone wrong and reveals that he’s a photographer too, she feels threatened and rebuffs his attempts to get close. Will she ever picture them together?


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Forewarned by Debra Ullrick


Christian Romantic Suspense


After a near fatal accident in the Colorado wilderness, Jasmine Moore suffers during the harsh Steamboat Springs winters. Unable to socialize because of pain, she goes online in hopes of finding some new friends to fill the void the long, lonely winters bring. A budding online friendship develops, and soon, Jasmine finds herself in danger.


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Déjà vu Bride by Debra Ullrick


Christian Romance


Furious with God, Olivia Roseman vows to never trust Him again. Why should she? Once again her prayers have gone unanswered, and once again another loved one has been ripped from her. With no job and only a few dollars, Olivia makes a choice to start over again. Without God and without love. However, her handsome new boss isn’t going to make forgetting God or keeping her vow to never love again very easy.


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Winter’s Past by Mary E. Hanks


Romance


When Winter speaks at a conference in Coeur dAlene, Idaho, and her ex-husband shows up, she is shocked by the change in him. Radically different from the self-absorbed guy she remembers, he stands before her crying—crying!—and humbly asks her forgiveness. This man who broke her heart, betrayed her, is now gut-wrenchingly sincere in his apology, prays for her like a long-lost friend, and he has a request. One unbelievable request that could change everything.


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Three Hearts, One Town by Sarah Jae Foster


Historical Romance


More than courage, she needs faith.


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Rocky Mountain Oasis by Lynnette Bonner


Christian Historical Romance


He’s different from any man she’s ever known. However, she’s sworn never to risk her heart again.


Brooke Baker, sold as a mail-order bride, looks to her future with dread but firm resolve. If she survived Uncle Jackson, she can survive anyone.


When Sky Jordan hears that his nefarious cousin has sent for a mail-order bride, he knows he has to prevent the marriage. No woman deserves to be left to that fate. Still, he’s as surprised as anyone to find himself standing next to her before the minister.


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A Heart’s Home by Laura J. Marshall


Christian Historical Romance Novella set in 1746, India


Born in England and raised in India by her father after her mother’s untimely death, Asyra has been ostracized from her small village most of her life. News of her impending marriage arranged by her grandmother back in England only serves to confuse her further about who she is and where she fits in. When Madras is attacked by the French before Asyra’s ship sails, she must pretend to be the wife of her grandmother’s agent, who happens to be the elder brother of her intended. Can she move beyond prejudice to find her place in the world?


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To Protect and Serve by Staci Stallings


Contemporary Romance


What happens when a control freak falls for a fireman with a death wish? Lisa Matheson runs a semi-successful ad agency that’s on the brink of falling apart. Her employees are incompetent and her schedule has become exhausting. When she takes on a client with a brilliant idea for a big conference, she thinks that maybe, finally this is her lucky break. However, the fire station wasn’t what she had in mind for finding conference speakers. When she falls for a handsome but shy firefighter, it’s possible that life might just be going her way for a change.


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Armored Hearts by Pauline Creeden and Melissa Turner Lee


Fantasy Steampunk


When a crippled young lord rescues a girl falling from a tree, it reveals a secret about himself and his mother’s side of the family that could put him at the center of a war with beings he thought only existed in fairy tales.


Tristan Gareth Smyth lived his entire life stuck at home at Waverly Park and left behind while his Grandfather makes trips to London, all because of his blasted wheelchair. Then an American heiress falls in his lap, literally, and he must find a way to keep her at a distance to protect not only his secret, but everyone around him from an assassin sent to kill him.


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Time and Again by Deborah Heal


Fantasy


The olden days aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. . .


Abby thinks tutoring an “an economically disadvantaged adolescent” as her college service project for the summer will be a snap. Merrideth, her sullen 11-year-old student, thinks “No thanks, I don’t need a babysitter.”It’s difficult for Abby to break through Merrideth’s emotional wall. The girl has been closed down ever since her parents’ divorce, especially since she was forced to move to the dilapidated old house that her mom inherited. But when her dad sends her a top-of-the-line computer to make up for it, Abby and Merrideth discover a crazy program that invites them to “Take a Virtual Tour” of houses around the world– including Merrideth’s.


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Unclaimed Legacy by Deborah Heal


Fantasy


Those who have read Time and Again know that Abby Thomas is a college student on a summer service project with 11-year-old Merri. And they know that the summer is not going the way Abby had expected—but in a good way. For one thing, she meets a very nice guy named John Roberts. And for another, she discovers a strange computer program called Beautiful House that lets her fast-forward and rewind life. Not her own, of course, but those of the people who lived in Merri’s old house.


And now Beautiful House comes in handy when Abby, John, and Merri agree to help the “Old Dears” next door with their family tree. Except Abby and John learn more about one of the ladies’ ancestors than they ever wanted to know. Convicted in 1871 of murder and arson, Reuben Buchanan is a blight on the family’s reputation. But was he really guilty? Abby and John must get inside the mind of a murderer to find out.


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Return to Kingsley by Cynthia P. Willow


Fantasy


Thirteen-year-old Callie dreams of having her own adventure in the magical world of Kingsley like her grandmother and her great-great grandmother before her. But she doesn’t have very high hopes since the portal to Kingsley was shut fifty-two years ago. Little does she know that the inhabitants of Kingsley are in desperate need. A plague is killing Kingsley’s creatures. But Callie doesn’t live on the lake, nor does she have the magical bracelet to allow her to breathe underwater. How will she get to Kingsley? And will she figure it out in time to save the land?


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The Captives by Precarious Yates


YA Fantasy


When the mermen and peaceful aquavians turn violent, who will restore the seas?


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Other Fiction



Sanctuary by Pauline Creeden


Apocalyptic Science


In a heart-racing thriller described as Falling Skies meets The Walking Dead, Jennie struggles to find a safe place for what’s left of her family. But it seems as though there is no place sacred, no place secure. First the aliens attacked the sun, making it dimmer, weaker, and half what it used to be. Then they attacked the water supply, killing one-third of Earth’s population with a bitter contaminate. And when they unleash a new terror on humankind, the victims will wish for death, but will not find it…


When the world shatters to pieces around her, will Jennie find the strength she needs to keep going?


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Rain Dance by Joy DeKok


Contemporary Christian Fiction


What happens when a Christian woman facing a childless future and a woman seeking an abortion are waiting to see the same doctor? What if after that “chance” encounter they are unable to forget each other? What if they find themselves drawn together in spite of their drastic differences by their surprising similarities? What if they somehow find the courage to become friends?


Rain Dance takes the reader into the hearts of these two women as they journey closer to the heart of the One who offers hope and healing.


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Diving in Deep by Nora Ballew


Young Adult


How thin is thin enough? Just as her family’s troubles start to mount in their new home town, Kelly Eberly dives head first into a strict diet and rigorous swimming routine. Nearly drowning in an ocean of doubts and insecurities, and feeling lost and alone in a new place, Kelly wants nothing more than the “nice normal family” her mother talks about.


Before long, even within the chaos that is the Eberly family, everyone is noticing her dramatic weight loss. Her aunt is praying. Her brother is lecturing. Even her new friends are studying her under a microscope. How thin is thin enough? If she gets too thin, will she be able to stop; or is she in too deep? With so much going on in her family, will anyone be able to help her resurface?


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Deep Blue Sea by Valerie Howard


Women’s Contemporary Fiction


Jamie Walker’s life is a mess. She lives like a widow while her husband leaves for weeks at a time on business. She is childless, lonely, and depressed, and now her job as an editor at a magazine is in jeopardy. Not to mention the fact that her past mistakes are threatening to overwhelm her at any moment. Jamie has two options: swallow the bottle of sleeping pills in her husband’s nightstand or reach out to the God she’s been running from since she was eighteen.


Which will she choose and how long can she live like this?



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Sunshine Leaking, edited by Annie Douglass Lima


Poetry



Created by fifth-grade students, Sunshine Leaking features poetry in a variety of styles, from free verse to diamond poetry, tanka, and haiku. Proceeds from the sale of this anthology will benefit Josie’s Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides food, education, and a secure living environment for impoverished, abused, and at-risk girls in the Philippines.



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Autumn Changes by Beverly Nault



Women’s Fiction



Along with shorter days and cooler nights, big changes are stirring up Cherryvale! While the trees along the CherryPath exchange summer-green garments to autumn’s crimson and gold, Grace and Maggie scurry to prepare for the town’s annual Harvest Festival, but spar over how to help pop star Tiffany Lane adapt to her new lifestyle and adoptive hometown. A surprise visitor—or two—spice up the town like cinnamon in Grace’s pumpkin walnut muffins just in time for “The Scrapbook’s” preview opening. The second book in The Seasons of Cherryvale, Autumn Changes continues the stories of the friendly folks and charming small town introduced in the much loved Fresh Start Summer. Will peaceful Cherryvale be the same after all the changes blown in on the autumn wind?



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The Billionaire’s Gift by Edward Iwata



Inspirational



A greed-driven CEO seeks a higher purpose with the help of his devout secretary.



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Daughter of the King by Carlene Havel and Sharon Faucheux



Biblical Fiction



Princess Michal was the youngest daughter of Saul, the first king of Israel. In an age when fathers arranged marriages, Michal dared to fall in love with a handsome young musician named David, from the little town of Bethlehem.


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Experience Life in Poetry by Shannon Sonneveldt



Poetry



This is volume two in the Experience Life in Poetry series, a series focusing on observations about life. The second volume focuses on relationships including those between family, friends and romance. The poems are a mixture of fun, sweet, sad and touching moments and experiences, but then life is all these things as well.


Enjoy your journey through life in poetry.



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What If… Super Hero’s Were Real? by Shannon Sonneveldt



Children’s Book



JJ loves to imagine new worlds where anything is possible. In this book, we see the world he creates using his imagination as he plays the ‘What If‘ game with his mom. A world where superheroes are real.



Not only are superheroes real, but everyone has the potential within themselves to become a superhero if they believe in themselves and their unique gifts. A group of young superheroes band together to form the Warriors of Truth and are in a race to help others see their potential before the Band of Bullies can get to them first and convince them that they are unworthy.


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My Journey With Jesus Christ by Corine Hyman


Children’s eBook


My Journey with Jesus Christ is a personalized devotional, designed to help a child grow in their relationship with Christ while teaching them the key principles of the Christian faith.


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21 Prayers for Teen Girls by Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart



Prayer Book



Depression, Purity, Acceptance, Peer Pressure – these are all issues that teen girls face today. But how do we deal with it?


Prayer is the avenue that is recommended the most. We hear all the time that if we are struggling with something, we should pray. But how do we do that?


In “21 Prayers For Teen Girls” Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart model prayers for dealing with many of the issues teen girls may be confronted with on a daily basis. They encourage teens to pray along and make a habit out of praying for God to mold them into the woman He created them to be – a woman whose true beauty is found in Christ.


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Teen Devotionals… For Girls! by Shelley Hitz, Heather Hart and Contributing Authors



Devotional



90 devotions that will take teen girls on a journey through God’s Word, learning about different areas in the Bible thet can relate to. Followed by ideas for ways they can be applied to real life, and a prayer. Written with teen girls who want to find their true beauty in Christ, the authors encourage you to read one each day, think on it and apply what you have learned to your life.



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Purposeful Planning by Phyllis Sather


Christian Living


“Late for an appointment, a man hurried out and hailed a cab. Jumping in, he said to the driver, “Get going and drive as quickly as you can.” After a few blocks, he impatiently asked, “Are we almost there?” “Almost where?” replied the driver. In his hurry the passenger had failed to give the driver the address of his destination.


That may seem like an unlikely story, yet today many people are so busy trying to keep up with the rapid pace of living, they haven’t stopped to consider what their goal in life is.” Millie Stamm


Our book Purposeful Planning will help you figure out what goals the Lord would like you to have as a person and as a family.


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Complete by Arabah Joy


Christian Living


Research shows it takes only 21 days to change the way we think. In Complete, Arabah Joy takes readers on a 21 day journey to think about themselves truthfully: that in Christ, we are complete. Believe it. Live it. 21 Days.


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21 Days of Generosity Challenge by CJ Hitz



Christian Living



Do you want to live a life of generosity? Do you want your life to be a blessing to others? Do you want to have a giving spirit that overflows from a heart that is fully trusting in God as provider? If so, consider embarking on this 21 Days of Generosity through this short but powerful eBook.



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Thoughts on Being Left Behind by Phyllis Sather


Christian Living


At one time or another we all feel left behind – whether because of illness, loss of a loved one, or the busyness of parenting and/or homeschooling. These timeless pieces, written by someone who went from the life of an active and involved woman to a near invalid within just a few weeks, speak to the heart of anyone who feels like they’ve been put on the shelf and possibly forgotten.



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The Godly Man’s Picture & A Godly Wife by Puritan Thomas Watson


Spiritual Growth


The soul being so precious, and salvation so glorious-it is the highest point of prudence to make preparations for the eternal world. It is beyond all dispute, that there is an inheritance in light; and it is most strenuously asserted in Holy Scripture that there must be a fitness and suitability for it (Col. 1:12). If anyone asks, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord?” the answer is, “He who has clean hands, and a pure heart” (Psalm 24:4). To describe such a person is the work of this ensuing treatise. Here you have the godly man’s portrait, and see him portrayed in his full lineaments.


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Forgiveness Of Injuries by John Angell James


Spiritual Growth


“I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times;” thus inculcating a breadth of forgiveness widely removed from the narrow law of the Rabbis on the one hand, or the supposed liberality of Peter on the other. Let us examine, then, the basis on which this doctrine rests, and the arguments by which it is sustained.


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Reflections on Life by Staci Stallings


Spiritual Growth


In this thought-provoking Christian book, Reflections on Life, Staci opens her heart and shares with the reader the Anointed words God has given her to write.


Find the power of prayer, faith, hope, and joy found in everyday life as you walk the Christian journey with Jesus at your side.


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September 17, 2013

Out of Time Audiobook


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OUT OF TIME a time travel novel is now available as an audiobook on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. The narration was done by Michael C. Gwynne, an actor whose profile can be found on . If you prefer the ebook, it's still $.99 on all ebook sites where it's available. Visit the Out of Time page for reviews, excerpts for either the written version or audio, and the buy links.



Out of TimeIn the 2150's, a scientist discovers time is actually fluid; past, present, and future all exist at the same time. What he doesn't know, is if the current timeline can change when something is changed in the past. The U.S. government wants him to find out. The theme being to make right what once went wrong.


Features:

Wounded Knee 1890

Titanic in 1912

Anne Frank in 1940

Roswell 1947

JFK and the assassination in 1963

Apollo 13

Skylab

Challenger in 1986



Coming in the next two weeks or so, will be Times of Turmoil as an audiobook, followed by The Usurper, Times of Trouble, Times of Trial, and Beyond the New Frontier sometime in the next two months. Stay tuned for those.



As for the current novel I'm working on, Timothy Phillips, I'm about halfway through with writing it, and I'll attempt to have it finished and available by mid-October. If you don't remember what that one's about, it's follows the story of Timothy, who is raised a Christian and sings in church. He gets discovered, goes on a national talent show, wins it, and goes on his journey where we follow highs and lows shortly before the End Times (which is set in the same universe as Times of Turmoil, etc).


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Published on September 17, 2013 11:31

September 11, 2013

Sales this week


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This week, I have Beyond the New Frontier for FREE on Kindle for probably the last time on Amazon from 9/11 to 9/12. Since it's a combined novel, I'll probably drop it as a title altogether on Amazon, since New Frontier and Final Frontier are separate titles on Amazon anyway and already that way everywhere else.



In this combination of the novels New Frontier and Final Frontier, this is the story of alternate timelines, partial political thriller, and time travel, in which a United States President is kept from being assassinated, but there are other unintended consequences as a result.


In 1976, Ronald Reagan becomes President of the United States, declares the U.S. will plant a base on the moon by 1980 and a base on Mars by 1989. The Iranian Hostage Crisis occurs, but Reagan issues a stronger response, but as a result, Osama bin Laden rises to power earlier than he normally would have in the prime timeline. Meanwhile, The Soviet Union decides to build a starship that will travel to the stars because they want to one-up the United States, but as is usually the case, nothing seems to go right.


In the early 1990's the U.S. and the Russians join forces, which leads the joint venture to the other side of the galaxy by means of a wormhole. When they attempt to return to Earth, they find themselves in the past, where they try to fix certain events in the past while they wait for history in general to catch up to where they launched the joint mission to begin with.


Things go wrong as events do not play out as planned and numerous cases of unintended consequences result from the multiple attempts at fixing the timeline.



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Plus, The End Times Saga is $.99 each on Kindle until Sunday, September 15. They have 11 or more reviews for the three novels and rated 3.5 stars and above, while Jon Ryan has 6 reviews and rated 4.5 stars, and Xavier Doolittle is 4 with 1 review so far.



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