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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Maureen Lang (& Book Giveaway!)

I'm delighted to welcome Maureen Lang to WordVessel today. Maureen, how long have you been writing and when was your first book published?



I recall handwriting my first full-length novel at around ten years old, and passing it around my neighborhood for reviews. I would invite friends over to write stories together, but they didn't always go along with it and I'm the only one in the neighborhood who stuck with it. (Who knows what literary genius we're missing because they quit too soon!) Whe...

Updates & Winners

UPDATES:

My computer is still in the hospital. Awaiting a diagnosis from the doctor. Prayers appreciated!



WINNER:

The winner of A Winner Between Us by Sarah Sundin is ... Shelly!



Shelly, I'll send you an e-mail later this weekend to get your mailing address to send to Sarah.



A big thanks to everyone who entered, and for your patience with me and my computer.



An extra BIG thanks to Sarah Sundin for her giveaway!

BOOK REVIEW: "Outlive Your Life" by Max Lucado (& Book Giveaway!)

Outlive Your Life by Max Lucado is my favorite Lucado book to date (which is saying a lot, because I love them all.) With typical Lucado wit and wisdom, the book takes a look at authentic Christianity using scripture about the early church from the book of Acts.



I needed this book to jump-start me out of my rut. It isn't enough to merely exist on this journey through life. We live in a hurting world, and we can make a difference.



Here's a simple snippet that spoke to me:

None of us can...

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: "A Memory Between Us" by Sarah Sundin (& Book Giveaway!)

About the Book:

A Memory Between Us is the second book in the Wings of Glory series, which follows the three Novak brothers, B-17 bomber pilots with the US Eighth Air Force stationed in England during World War II. Each book stands alone.



Major Jack Novak has never failed to meet a challenge—until he meets army nurse Lieutenant Ruth Doherty. When Jack lands in the army hospital after a plane crash, he makes winning Ruth's heart a top-priority mission. But he has his work cut out for him. No...

Computer Down, Don't Know When I'll Be Back Online

Hi folks,



Just wanted to let you know that Saturday night my computer came down with a very nasty virus. So nasty that I can't get online or access my files.



Anyway, I'm at hubby's office to let everyone know the issue. Please feel free to leave a comment on any of the posts, but know that I may not respond for several days.



I'll have to wait until my computer is out of the shop before I can handle giveaways. The only posts will be the ones that have already been scheduled.



I apologize to...

MONDAY MEDITATION: Pursued by God

"King Nebuchadnezzar, To the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me. How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation." ~Daniel 4:1-3 (NIV)



A king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar was a man of great military conquest and is also credited for buil...

Updates & Weekly Winners

UPDATES:

I'm over at Write Now blog this week with blogging/writing friend, Karen Lange. Hope you can drop by for a visit and enter the drawing for an autographed copy of Texas Roads! =)



WEEKLY WINNERS:

The winner of Finding Becky by Martha Rogers is ... Jo!

The winner of High Stakes Inheritance by Susan Sleeman is ... Edwina!

The winner of Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman is ... Kelly!



Congratulations, ladies! I'll send you an e-mail this weekend. Please reply with your mailing addresse...

BOOK REVIEW: "One Hand, Two Hands" by Max Lucado

One Hand, Two Hands is a children's book written by Max Lucado and illustrated by Gaby Hansen (Thomas Nelson publishers).



I not only enjoyed reading this book, but I especially approve of the underlying message. As one of the most privileged countries in the world, our children need to grow up knowing the importance of helping others. This delightful story, told in the rhyme-style of Dr. Seuss, begins with the usefulness of hands and ends by stressing the use of our hands for good deeds.



T...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Susan Sleeman (& Double Book Giveaway)

I'm delighted to welcome Susan Sleeman to WordVessel. Here's her bio:

Susan grew up in a small Wisconsin town where she spent her summers reading Nancy Drew and developing a love of mystery and suspense books. Today, she channels this enthusiasm into hosting the popular internet website TheSuspenseZone.com and writing romantic suspense and mystery novels.



Much to her husband's chagrin, Susan loves to look at everyday situations and turn them into murder and mayhem scenarios for future novel...

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: "Finding Becky" by Martha Rogers (& Book Giveaway!)

About the Book:

Rebecca Haynes arrives home from college with new ideas and attitudes about women and her faith that bring dismay to Rob Frankston who has loved her since her days as the young girl Becky. Geoff Kensington arrives in town at the same time with an interest in Rebecca. When problems and strange accidents befall the citizens of Barton Creek, Becky seeks Rob's help. He hopes he will find the Becky he's always loved as they uncover the truth.  

About the Author:

Although Marth...