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April 12, 2012
A novel by one of my fav's
I love Rachel Hauck's books SO much that I haven't even read it yet, because I haven't had the time the book will clearly deserve to sit and savor. I'm still trying to finish up an older read, as well as work in my own deadlines for both editing and writing, so...I must wait until I can focus. Because TRUST ME, Rachel's books deserve full attention. I'm convinced this one will not be any different.
Check it out: (how bout that cover???)
About the book:
One dress. Four women. An amazing destiny.
Charlotte Malone is getting married. Yet all is not settled in the heart of Birmingham's chic bridal boutique owner. Charlotte can dress any bride to perfection-except herself. When she discovers a vintage mint-condition wedding gown in a battered old trunk, Charlotte embarks on a passionate journey to discover the women who wore the gown before her.
Emily in 1912. Mary in 1939. And Hillary in 1968. Each woman teaches Charlotte something about love in her own unique way. Woven within the threads of the beautiful hundred-year-old gown is the truth about Charlotte's heritage, the power of faith, and the beauty of finding true love.
About Rachel Hauck:
Rachel Hauck is the bestselling author of Carol Award winner Sweet Caroline, and RITA Finalist Love Starts With Elle, and of the critically acclaimed fiction collaboration with multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans, The Songbird Novels.
She lives in sunny, though sometimes hurricane plagued, central Florida with her husband and their ornery pets.
Visit http://www.deboracoty.com/ for more about Debora and her books.
Rachel earned a degree in Journalism form Ohio State University and is a huge Buckeyes football fan. She is the past President of American Christian Fiction Writers and now sits on the board as an Advisor. Visit her web site at http://www.rachelhauck.com/ to reader her blog, and to follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
Link to buy The Wedding Dress: http://www.thomasnelson.com/the-wedding-dress.html
Here's some fun news!!! ***
Rachel Hauck is celebrating the release of her latest novel, The Wedding Dress with a "True Beauty" Campaign. Enter to win a $200 Visa Cash Card Giveaway and RSVP for her Author Chat Facebook Party (4/19)! A tale of faith, redemption and timeless love -pick up a copy today, enter to win the $200 Visa Cash Card and Save the Date {4/19}! http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/13459015/rachelhauck
Enter Today and Save the Date-4/19!
What is "true" beauty? Join the conversation at Rachel's Author Chat Party Event Page. On the eventing of 4/19 we'll gather to talk about inner and outer beauty and share moments of beauty in our lives.
In the meantime, celebrate with Rachel by entering her True Beauty Giveaway!
One "beautiful" winner will receive:
A $200 Visa Cash Card (Treat yourself to a spa day or weekend get-away!)
The Wedding Dress (by Rachel Hauck)
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends 4/18/12. Winner will be announced at Rachel's "True Beauty" Facebook Party on 4/19. Rachel will be hosting an evening of beauty (inner/outer) chat, fun trivia, laughter, and encouragement - bring your friends! She'll also be giving away some GREAT prizes: gift certificates, books, and a Book Club Prize Pack! (Ten copies of the book for your small group or book club and a live chat with Rachel via Skype.)
So grab a few of your friends and your copy of The Wedding Dress and join Rachel on the evening of April 19th for an evening of fun.
Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP TODAY and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 19!
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It just seemed fitting...
In lieu of my recent post "Do you ever wish you could disappear?" I thought this quiz seemed fitting. ;)
Which Castle Represents Your Personality?
Take the quiz HERE!
My results:
You Are A Thoughtful Idealist
You are scared of new experiences. It's hard for you to break outside of your comfort zone.You like to think that people see you as intellectual and wise. You consider yourself to be very smart.You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be.Right now, you feel very trapped in your life. You often feel like there is no way out of your rut.Overall, your life is calm and steady. Not much stirs you, and each day is full of joy.You feel like the fate of the future partially rests in your hands. You believe you need to help make the world a better place.
What'd you get? Man, a castle sure sounds like a nice getaway about now. Preferably one in scenic Germany. Or Ireland. Anywhere in Europe, actually. What do you think?
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Which Castle Represents Your Personality?
Take the quiz HERE!
My results:
You Are A Thoughtful Idealist
You are scared of new experiences. It's hard for you to break outside of your comfort zone.You like to think that people see you as intellectual and wise. You consider yourself to be very smart.You are a very romantic person. You can't help but see the world as it should be.Right now, you feel very trapped in your life. You often feel like there is no way out of your rut.Overall, your life is calm and steady. Not much stirs you, and each day is full of joy.You feel like the fate of the future partially rests in your hands. You believe you need to help make the world a better place.
What'd you get? Man, a castle sure sounds like a nice getaway about now. Preferably one in scenic Germany. Or Ireland. Anywhere in Europe, actually. What do you think?
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April 11, 2012
Scribble chicks
Visit me today at SCRIBBLE CHICKS and share your writing time vents! :)
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April 10, 2012
Naked books
Sad story...
I had my booksigning at Barnes & Noble last Thursday night for my new Love Inspired release, HER FAMILY WISH. It was fun, and as always, there were plenty of books left over for their shelves. Well my grandmother went back Monday to get a few copies, and...
They'd been accidentally stripped for returns.
OUCH.
It was a miscommunication in the store, and it's one of those things - accidents happen. But I'm totally sad for my BRAND NEW BOOK. I'm assuming they're going to order more to carry in store, but still. YIKES. I'm not entirely sure what that does to my sales records but it can't be pretty. That's what stores do when books have sat forever and not moved, and it's an inventory thing, and they have to "return" them by stripping the covers off. That way the books can't be sold by anyone else "underhanded" or whatever. I hate that practice but I DO understand it, in a business sense.
But this was a BRAND NEW RELEASE.
Ouch x 10.
:(
So anyone who was planning on getting a copy (they're only about $6, FYI!), please do so now through Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Wal-Mart or your local bookseller, and let's make up some of those numbers!! Pretty please! (also available for Kindle and Book)
Here's the link for Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Her-Family-Wish-Love-Inspired/dp/0373877374/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334105887&sr=8-3
CBD: http://www.christianbook.com/her-family-wish-betsy-st-amant/9780373877379/pd/877379?product_redirect=1&Ntt=877379&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-family-wish-betsy-st-amant/1106937165?ean=9780373877379&itm=1&usri=her+family+wish
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I had my booksigning at Barnes & Noble last Thursday night for my new Love Inspired release, HER FAMILY WISH. It was fun, and as always, there were plenty of books left over for their shelves. Well my grandmother went back Monday to get a few copies, and...
They'd been accidentally stripped for returns.
OUCH.
It was a miscommunication in the store, and it's one of those things - accidents happen. But I'm totally sad for my BRAND NEW BOOK. I'm assuming they're going to order more to carry in store, but still. YIKES. I'm not entirely sure what that does to my sales records but it can't be pretty. That's what stores do when books have sat forever and not moved, and it's an inventory thing, and they have to "return" them by stripping the covers off. That way the books can't be sold by anyone else "underhanded" or whatever. I hate that practice but I DO understand it, in a business sense.
But this was a BRAND NEW RELEASE.
Ouch x 10.
:(
So anyone who was planning on getting a copy (they're only about $6, FYI!), please do so now through Amazon, Barnes and Noble or Wal-Mart or your local bookseller, and let's make up some of those numbers!! Pretty please! (also available for Kindle and Book)
Here's the link for Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Her-Family-Wish-Love-Inspired/dp/0373877374/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334105887&sr=8-3
CBD: http://www.christianbook.com/her-family-wish-betsy-st-amant/9780373877379/pd/877379?product_redirect=1&Ntt=877379&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/her-family-wish-betsy-st-amant/1106937165?ean=9780373877379&itm=1&usri=her+family+wish
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April 9, 2012
$500 or Bust! (literally. hahaha)
Saturday afternoon I got QUITE the surprise.
Standing in line to check out at Victoria's Secret with a few hand sanitizers and a strapless bra for my Easter dress, I discovered that my secret rewards card (which I got during a purchase in March that was good for an April purchase) was worth...not $10 (which was the default minimum)...not $50, which was sort of rare, or even $100, which the sales girl had only seen ONE of so far.
$500.
I swear the salesclerk was more excited than me. She sucked in this huge breath and started shrieking. "OMG!!!!" She had to check it twice because she didn't believe it either.
When I realized it was for real, I started shrieking too. And jumping up and down with my arms over my head and turning all shades of red. And yelling "Jesus loves me!" (yes, I really did) I kept waiting for confetti to fall. People were staring and mumbling jealous comments. Salesclerks were wide eyed and open mouthed.
Utter jubilation. $500 to Victoria's Secret!!!!
My aunt jokingly said "that'll get you 2 bras". ha! They're not THAT expensive ;)
So needless to say, I waited until Little Miss was in school today and hit the store HARD. With a gleeful smile I jogged around the store grabbing whatever looked good and took it all to the dressing room. I was there about 2 hours! I made a pile of things I wanted and then did an estimate on prices and ended up having to put things back. (It really doesn't take much to spend $500 in that store!)
I ended up paying a litte bit over anyway but got a ton of things, in a big variety. I'd post a picture of all my loot BUT that's probably not appropriate ;) Still, I'm super excited about the world's coziest pair of sweatpants, my new gym gear, my unmentionables, and....my first VS Swimsuit! That thing made working out and dieting the past 10 weeks so worth it.
Lessons Learned:
1. Stores really do print the big rewards cards. (I've had so many people say they thought they were a gimmick and they only printed the smaller ones until they saw me win!)
2. Victoria's Secret doesn't have confetti.
3. Buying a $50 hoodie isn't painful when it's technically free.
4. If you win $500 to VS, give yourself more than 2 hours to spend it, because I was almost late to pick up Little Miss from school.
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Standing in line to check out at Victoria's Secret with a few hand sanitizers and a strapless bra for my Easter dress, I discovered that my secret rewards card (which I got during a purchase in March that was good for an April purchase) was worth...not $10 (which was the default minimum)...not $50, which was sort of rare, or even $100, which the sales girl had only seen ONE of so far.
$500.
I swear the salesclerk was more excited than me. She sucked in this huge breath and started shrieking. "OMG!!!!" She had to check it twice because she didn't believe it either.
When I realized it was for real, I started shrieking too. And jumping up and down with my arms over my head and turning all shades of red. And yelling "Jesus loves me!" (yes, I really did) I kept waiting for confetti to fall. People were staring and mumbling jealous comments. Salesclerks were wide eyed and open mouthed.
Utter jubilation. $500 to Victoria's Secret!!!!
My aunt jokingly said "that'll get you 2 bras". ha! They're not THAT expensive ;)
So needless to say, I waited until Little Miss was in school today and hit the store HARD. With a gleeful smile I jogged around the store grabbing whatever looked good and took it all to the dressing room. I was there about 2 hours! I made a pile of things I wanted and then did an estimate on prices and ended up having to put things back. (It really doesn't take much to spend $500 in that store!)
I ended up paying a litte bit over anyway but got a ton of things, in a big variety. I'd post a picture of all my loot BUT that's probably not appropriate ;) Still, I'm super excited about the world's coziest pair of sweatpants, my new gym gear, my unmentionables, and....my first VS Swimsuit! That thing made working out and dieting the past 10 weeks so worth it.
Lessons Learned:
1. Stores really do print the big rewards cards. (I've had so many people say they thought they were a gimmick and they only printed the smaller ones until they saw me win!)
2. Victoria's Secret doesn't have confetti.
3. Buying a $50 hoodie isn't painful when it's technically free.
4. If you win $500 to VS, give yourself more than 2 hours to spend it, because I was almost late to pick up Little Miss from school.
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April 7, 2012
One terrible tale, terrifically told...
Tricia Goyer took a terrible tale - the infamous Titantic - and made a terrific novel. You don't want to miss this beautiful, historic read about one of the most notorious moments in history!
About the book:
Amelia Gladstone's hopes are tied up in the Titanic--hopes for a reunion with her sister and an introduction to an admirer. But when she offers a spare ticket to a down-and-out young man, her fate is about to change.
Quentin Walpole is stunned when a sweet lady secures his passage to America--and even more surprised to find his wealthy father and older brother on board the ship. Suddenly Amelia finds herself caught between the attentions of two men, but who should she entrust her heart to? As the fateful night arrives, will Amelia lose everything to the icy waters?
Watch the video Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C0g18-m_qII
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About Tricia:
Tricia Goyer is the award winning author of thirty-two books including Beside Still Waters, Remembering You, and the mommy memoir, Blue Like Play Dough. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences and is the host of Living Inspired. She and her family make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are part of the ministry of FamilyLife.
More info: Living Inspired (http://toginet.com/shows/livinginspired) and http://www.triciagoyer.com/.
****Link to buy the book: http://www.triciagoyer.com/historicalfiction.html#ByTheLight ****
Celebrate the release of By the Light of the Silvery Moon with Tricia by entering her giveaway and RSVPing to her Titanic party. One "unsinkable" winner will receive:
Flip HD video Camera (Make your own dramatic saga!)
Titanic movies from the ages {Titanic (1953) Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964), Titanic (1997)}
Secrets of the Titanic (Get the facts from National Geographic.)
And the Band Played On (Music Played on the Titanic.)
By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Tricia Goyer (Be swept away in this tale of love and courage.)
Enter today! But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 9th. Winner will be announced at "Silvery Moon" Titanic Facebook Party on 4/10.
Tricia will be hosting an author chat (on Facebook and Live from her website) and giving away books, gift certificates and abook club prize pack! (Ten copies of the book for your small group or book club). During the live chat Tricia will have a *special guest* join her. More details coming soon! So grab your copy of By the Light of the Silvery Moon and join Tricia on the evening of the April 10th for a fun chat, trivia contest (How much do you know about the Titanic?) and lots of giveaways.
CLICK A LINK ABOVE TO ENTER!
Don't miss a moment of the fun. RSVP today and tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 10th!
Blog tour schedule: http://litfusegroup.com/blogtours/text/13465890/triciagoyertitanic)
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April 6, 2012
Happy Easter!
Have a very happy Easter!
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
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April 4, 2012
Scribble Chicks!
Visit me today at Scribblechicks for a message I feel is really important for all of us today! Would love your feedback and opinions :)
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April 3, 2012
Easter fun :)
Fun Easter Egg quiz!!
http://www.blogthings.com/theeastereggpersonalitytest/
My results:
SOCIAL.
You are cheerful, friendly, and open minded. You do your best to make sure everyone is happy, including yourself. Empathy comes easily to you. You are very forgiving. You don't hold grudges. You easily forget about any negativity in your life.
What'd you get? :)
HAPPY EASTER WEEK! May your candy basket be full, but not as full as your heart for our risen Saviour :)
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http://www.blogthings.com/theeastereggpersonalitytest/
My results:
SOCIAL.
You are cheerful, friendly, and open minded. You do your best to make sure everyone is happy, including yourself. Empathy comes easily to you. You are very forgiving. You don't hold grudges. You easily forget about any negativity in your life.
What'd you get? :)
HAPPY EASTER WEEK! May your candy basket be full, but not as full as your heart for our risen Saviour :)
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April 2, 2012
Birthdays and weekends and Mondays, oh my!
This week is going to be hectic, so I apologize in advance if I skip some blogging days.
Starting tomorrow and going until Friday night, I have the following: a gym appointment with a nutritionist for advice on my workout/diet, my regular workouts, a parent-teacher conference with Little Miss's preschool (just to see how her year has been! can't wait for the report!), a dermatologist appt for me (just say no to skin cancer aka tanning beds, my 6 month checkup from melanoma a year ago) Little Miss's school 2 days a week (out for Good Friday), Little Miss's eye appt to see if her patch treatments have been working, 3 Forum newspaper article deadlines, progress on my own story due this summer to my editor in full, progress on my client's WIP that I'm editing, and a giant kids ministry church easter egg hunt for Little Miss.
And I think my sister is getting remarried Friday night.
Whew.
In the meantime, birthday pics! :)
What's on the schedule for your busy week? Can't believe it's almost Easter!!
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Starting tomorrow and going until Friday night, I have the following: a gym appointment with a nutritionist for advice on my workout/diet, my regular workouts, a parent-teacher conference with Little Miss's preschool (just to see how her year has been! can't wait for the report!), a dermatologist appt for me (just say no to skin cancer aka tanning beds, my 6 month checkup from melanoma a year ago) Little Miss's school 2 days a week (out for Good Friday), Little Miss's eye appt to see if her patch treatments have been working, 3 Forum newspaper article deadlines, progress on my own story due this summer to my editor in full, progress on my client's WIP that I'm editing, and a giant kids ministry church easter egg hunt for Little Miss.
And I think my sister is getting remarried Friday night.
Whew.
In the meantime, birthday pics! :)
What's on the schedule for your busy week? Can't believe it's almost Easter!!
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