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November 6, 2012
In Name Only FREE Today & Tomorrow!
My second gold-medal winning novel, , is FREE today and tomorrow on Amazon Kindle. In Name Only is a Catholic historical romance, but certainly not a formulaic or Harlequin type romance.
Synopsis: Caroline Martin’s life has finally taken a turn for the better. After years of hard work, she has met a virtuous and wealthy man whose love seems to promise the kind of life realized only within the comforting novels she keeps on her night table. Tragedy, however, will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn towards Him. Gold Medal Winner in Religious Fiction, 2010 IPPY Awards, Amazon Kindle #1 Bestseller (February, March 2012).
Reviews:
“If you love romance but hate smut, pick up this beautiful story and let it carry you away. The characters are believable, layered, human and humorous even in the midst of tragedy. The reader never loses hope and is rewarded on every page with little gems of character behavior, dialogue, plot twists and romantic intrigue. I was so very sorry when it ended!”
Lisa Mladinich, author, “Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children” http://www.Amazing Catechists.com
“This is the best book I’ve read in a long time. It has all the qualities that make for an outstanding memorable novel – and it’s Catholic as well. I highly recommend it!”
Therese Heckenkamp, author, Past Suspicion, Traditional Catholic Novels.com
“There aren’t too many historical romance novels that appeal equally to men and women, but Ellen Gable pulls it off admirably with In Name Only. It’s great to read a Catholic novel that’s not overly “sanitized,” realistic enough to make you wonder if it’s really fiction, and yet not at all offensive. HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED!” Gerard Webster, author, “In Sight”
“Gable has skillfully crafted this intriguing novel… which conveys the beautiful Catholic teachings on conjugal love, and shares both a pro-life story and a conversion story.”
Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
To download the book for free on Kindle, click here:
November 5, 2012
In Name Only Photo Endorsement
copyright 2012 James Hrkach
Special thanks to author and founder of Amazing Catechists, Lisa Mladinich, for this photo endorsement of my second novel, , in which she said, “If you love romance but hate smut, pick up this beautiful story and let it carry you away. The characters are believable, layered, human and humorous even in the midst of tragedy. The reader never loses hope and is rewarded on every page with little gems of character behavior, dialogue, plot twists and romantic intrigue. I was so very sorry when it ended!”
November 3, 2012
Sunday Snippets – November 4
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Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets where we share posts from the previous week.Here are my posts:
Emily’s Hope Photo Endorsement (special thanks to Pat Gohn)
November 2, 2012
7 Quick Takes Friday – November 2, 2012
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday.
This past weekend, my husband and I traveled down to Long Island to attend the SCSS Conference at Kellenberg Memorial High School. The speakers were amazing, the food delicious. We left Sunday just ahead of Superstorm Sandy and made it home safely to Ontario.
1. Delaware Water Gap
As we drove down to Long Island, we passed through the beautiful Delaware Water Gap which is near the border of PA and NJ. Pictures don’t capture the beauty of this place. 
photo copyright James Hrkach
2. Beautiful Birds
Kellenberg High School (the venue for the conference) is home to many beautiful birds: parrots, peacocks and smaller birds. 
photo copyright James Hrkach
3. Holy Family Monument
Kellenberg also has some beautiful statues and sculptures like this one of the Holy Family.
Photo copyright James Hrkach
4. NYC
We were a little disappointed that we didn’t get to see any of the famous landmarks of NYC and we only saw the city from a distance. We had planned on possibly going to Ground Zero and the Statue of Liberty but that was before the storm predictions so we hightailed it out of Long Island early Sunday morning ahead of the storm.
photo copyright James Hrkach
5. Presentation
My presentation wasn’t quite as well-attended as the one at the CWCL in Texas, but the people who were there were very responsive and enthusiastic.
Photo copyright James Hrkach
6. Angela’s Song Giveaway on Goodreads
I’m giving away five free PRINT copies of Full Quiver’s newest novel, Angela’s Song by AnnMarie Creedon. To enter, click here: Goodreads Giveaway of Angela’s Song Angela’s Song has been in the #1 position on Amazon Kindle’s Religious & Liturgical category for the past week!
7. Books on My Review Shelf
I received several books at the conference from authors wanting me to review their books. I’m also in the process of reading a beautiful pro-life book.
A Prayer for the Devil
A Special Mother is Born
The Life I Dreamed
Next week: Cool Catholics I Met!
Photos and Text Copyright 2012 Ellen Gable Hrkach
November 1, 2012
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
A great way to celebrate All Saints Day is to read this beautiful book of saints by an incredibly gifted author and speaker, Lisa Hendey. From the product description it says: Lisa Hendey’s enthusiasm for saints is contagious. Building on the success of her first book, Hendey continues her work as the Catholic mom’s coach to nurturing hearts, minds, bodies, and souls–this time through the rich Catholic communion of saints. With the warmth and candor of My Life with the Saints by James Martin, S.J., Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, prayer, and simple soul-strengthening exercises into this rich spiritual resource for Catholic women.
Hendey offers one saint per week–some famous, some lesser known, some whose cause is in process–to offer companionship and guidance for the challenging, often under-thanked vocation of Catholic motherhood. She introduces Therese of Lisieux, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Patrick, as well as Gianna Beretta Molla and Chiara Badano. Each week offers a thematic prayer intention, biographical and devotional information about the saint, lessons learned, daily scripture meditations, prayers, and practical, spiritually rich action steps that help moms incorporate the wisdom and exemplary faith of each saint.
I loved this book and highly recommend it to all! Read my review here.
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey is available on Amazon.com.
October 30, 2012
Emily’s Hope Photo Endorsement
Photo copyright James Hrkach
Special thanks to Pat Gohn, speaker, podcaster, catechist, blogger and author for this “photo endorsement” of my first novel, Emily’s Hope! It was great seeing Pat again!
October 24, 2012
More Autumn Beauty
Image copyright Josh Hrkach
Image copyright Josh Hrkach
October 23, 2012
Angela’s Song by AnnMarie Creedon FREE on Kindle
Angela’s Song by AnnMarie Creedon is FREE today and tomorrow on Amazon Kindle.
Angela ‘Jel’ Cooke is a widow and mother of three who stays busy so as not to have to face the fact that her marriage was damaged and her husband, Devin, died before it could be repaired. Her good friends realize that no amount of home made lasagna, volunteering at church or late night games of Yahtzee can heal Angela from past regrets. When she meets Jack, the teacher of a class she is taking, he challenges her to face her demons. What follows is the poignant, yet often hilarious, saga of how Angela overcomes her guilt and learns to love herself and others.
Angela’s Song already has 13 five-star reviews on Amazon! Click on the link below to download your free book:
Angela’s Song Kindle Edition – Free Download
And…if you’re looking for a print copy of Angela’s Song, I’m giving away five free copies on Goodreads. Click the link below to enter:
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/35802-angela-s-song
October 22, 2012
October, Month of the Holy Rosary – Rosary Quotes
October is the month of the Holy Rosary, so I would like to share some of my favorite quotes about the rosary:
“Never will anyone who says his Rosary every day be led astray. This is a statement that I would gladly sign with my blood.” Saint Louis de Montfort
“You shall obtain all you ask of me by the recitation of the Rosary.” Our Lady to Blessed Alan de la Roche
“Give me an army saying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” Pope Blessed Pius IX
“When the Holy Rosary is said well, it gives Jesus and Mary more glory and is more meritorious than any other prayer.” Saint Louis de Montfort
“One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world.” Saint Dominic
“If you say the Rosary faithfully unto death, I do assure you that, in spite of the gravity of your sins, ‘you will receive a never-fading crown of glory’ (1 St. Peter 5:4).” Saint Louis de Montfort
“You must know that when you ‘hail’ Mary, she immediately greets you! Don’t think that she is one of those rude women of whom there are so many—on the contrary, she is utterly courteous and pleasant. If you greet her, she will answer you right away and converse with you!” Saint Bernardine of Siena
“Recite your Rosary with faith, with humility, with confidence, and with perseverance.” Saint Louis de Montfort
“The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God…and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the family Rosary.”
Pope Saint Pius X
“Even if you are on the brink of damnation, even if you have one foot in hell, even if you have sold your soul to the devil as sorcerers do who practice black magic, and even if you are a heretic as obstinate as a devil, sooner or later you will be converted and will amend your life and will save your soul, if—and mark well what I say—if you say the Holy Rosary devoutly every day until death for the purpose of knowing the truth and obtaining contrition and pardon for your sins.” Saint Louis de Montfort
“The Most Holy Virgin in these last times in which we live has given a new efficacy to the recitation of the Rosary to such an extent that there is no problem, no matter how difficult it is, whether temporal or above all spiritual, in the personal life of each one of us, of our families…that cannot be solved by the Rosary. There is no problem, I tell you, no matter how difficult it is, that we cannot resolve by the prayer of the Holy Rosary.” Sister Lucia of Fatima
“How beautiful is the family that recites the Rosary every evening.” Pope John Paul II
“The Rosary is a magnificent and universal prayer for the needs of the Church, the nations and the entire world.”
by Pope John XXIII
“The holy Rosary is a powerful weapon. Use it with confidence and you’ll be amazed at the results.”
by St. Josemaria Escriva
“When lovers are together, they spend hours and hours repeating the same thing: I love you! What is missing in the people who think the Rosary monotonous, is Love.” Sr. Lucia of Fatima
October 21, 2012
Sunday Snippets – October 21
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Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at RAnn’s Place for Sunday Snippets, where we share our posts from the previous week:
A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy Blog
Tour
A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy
Book Review
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