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Podcast?

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.14.2009

I listen to a lot of podcasts, mostly about knitting.

(Actually, if anyone knows of good romance novel podcasts, leave a comment to let me know the title so I can subscribe! I already subscribe to Romance Radio.)

I don't know why I like them so much. Maybe because they're relaxing to listen to. I haven't tried listening to them as I run, but maybe I'll do that next. I do enjoy listening to podcasts while knitting (even if the podcast is not about knitting).

So ...

Being kidnapped by God

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.13.2009

I'm over at the Girls, God, and the Good Life blog today, talking about Being Kidnapped By God!

Now doesn't that title just intrigue you? Actually, I was trying to be cute because I also posted an excerpt of The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn by Liz Johnson, but it ended up being kind of a serious post.

But not too serious. After all, this is me. :)

I met romantic suspense author Liz Johnson in person at the ACFW conference a few weeks ago (I also met a lot of...

Excerpt - THE BLUE UMBRELLA by Mike Mason

Today's Wild Card author is:

Mike Mason

and the book:

The Blue Umbrella

David C. Cook; New edition (October 1, 2009)

***Special thanks to Audra Jennings of The B&B Media Group for sending me a review copy.***

When Zac Sparks's mother dies, he's sent to live in Five Corners with his cruel old Aunties. It isn't long before Zac knows something strange is going on. Five Corners is populated with weird characters—a midget butler, a girl who doesn't speak, a blind balloon seller, and a mysterious singe...

My October newsletter went out!

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.12.2009

I hope you all belong to my newsletter YahooGroup (and if you don't...you are lame) because I just sent out my October update, with a brand new newsletter-only contest.

I'm giving away The Thanksgiving Target by Laura Scott:

Army lieutenant Max Forrester is home on leave, and looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with his sister, Melissa. Then he finds her fighting for her life in the hospital. All he wants is to protect his sibling…until another damsel i...

Book giveaway - GEORGIA ON HER MIND by Rachel Hauck

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.12.2009

The winner of Soldier Daddy
by
Cheryl Wyatt
is
Valerie Comer
Congratulations!

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Interview with Cara Putman

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.07.2009

I'm so thrilled to have romantic suspense author Cara Putman here with me today! For those of you who checked out my ACFW pictures, this is the same Cara for whom I knit a Victorian lace shawl to wear to the awards banquet on Saturday night! (More cool pics at the link above!)

And now, here's me and Cara!

In your latest novel, Trial By Fire, what's your favorite scene?

Hmm, that's a good question. There's a scene where Tricia Jamison, the heroine, decides it's t...

Excerpt - A MEASURE OF MERCY by Lauraine Snelling

Lauraine Snelling is an amazing woman and writer. I am so blessed to have met her. She's an amazing storyteller, plus her personality is warm, gentle, and encouraging. I have loved talking to her, being encouraged by her, soaking in her wisdom, and witnessing her dedication to her stories. You don't want to miss any of her books!

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
A Measure of Mercy
Bethany House (October 1, 2009)
by
Lauraine Snelling

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Award-winning and bes...

Chocolate, Writing, and the Excuses I Make Up About Both

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.08.2009

I'm over at Faithchick today:

Camy here, and yes, I've been telling myself little fibs. Like how I need chocolate to write or else I can't Be Creative.

(Insert melodramatic music)

Click here to read the rest of my post! Come on, you know you want to. After all, I'm talking about chocolate.

Excerpt - STRETCH MARKS by Kimberly Stuart

Stretch Marks
by
Kimberly Stuart
David C. Cook; New edition (September 1, 2009)

Mia Rathbun is an earth-conscious, yoga-practicing twenty-something living in Chicago. She's overworked and underpaid as a social worker, she belongs to PETA, and she recycles the tops of pizza boxes. Her boyfriend, Lars, is a free-spirited freelance writer (read: mooch) who disdains the conventions of marriage but is happy to build a life with Mia. That is until Mia becomes pregnant.

Left on her own, Mia just begins t...

My ACFW pictures are finally up!

Captain's Log, Stardate 10.07.2009

Yes, it's true! It took so long because I had SO MANY DANG PICTURES! I met lots of friends and lots of authors!

I wanted to be nice to those of you guys on dialup, so I posted the pics here on my Scrapbook blog. Enjoy!