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January 4, 2012
January 3, 2012
Julie Klassen rocks my socks...
This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
Bethany House (January 1, 2012)
by
Julie Klassen
JULIE KLASSEN is one of my favorite authors of all time. She writes historicals in a way that puts you straight into the pages, and leaves you wanting to stay for all time. One of my favorite in her backlist is The Silent Governess, but they're all fantastic and make me sad when they end. Don't miss this newest jewel by Julie!!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years (first in advertising, then as a fiction editor) and now writes full time. Two of her books, The Girl in the Gatehouse and The Silent Governess won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Girl in the Gatehouse also won a Midwest Book Award and The Silent Governess was a finalist in Romance Writers of America's RITA awards.She graduated from the University of Illinois and enjoys travel, research, BBC period dramas, long hikes, short naps, and coffee with friends. Julie and her husband have two sons and live near St. Paul, Minnesota.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Pampered Margaret Macy flees London in disguise to escape pressure to marry a dishonorable man. With no money and nowhere else to go, she takes a position as a housemaid in the home of Nathaniel Upchurch, a suitor she once rejected in hopes of winning his dashing brother. Praying no one will recognize her, Margaret fumbles through the first real work of her life. If she can last until her next birthday, she will gain an inheritance from a spinster aunt--and sweet independence. But can she remain hidden as a servant even when prying eyes visit Fairbourne Hall? Observing both brothers as an "invisible" servant, Margaret learns she may have misjudged Nathaniel. Is it too late to rekindle his admiration? And when one of the family is nearly killed, Margaret alone discovers who was responsible. Should she come forward, even at the risk of her reputation and perhaps her life? And can she avoid an obvious trap meant to force her from hiding?On her journey from wellborn lady to servant to uncertain future, Margaret must learn to look past appearances and find the true meaning of "serve one another in love."
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, go HERE
Purchase this book (you KNOW you wanna!) HERE!
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January 2, 2012
A Birthday and a few Big Events!!
So ADDISON BLAKELY, CONFESSIONS OF A PK officially released yesterday on New Year's Day, and is available now at bookstores near you, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, Nook - the works! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADDISON!!!! :)
I hope you'll take a chance on my girl Addison and love her as much as I do :)
Sixteen-year-old Addison Blakely has tireless played the role of PK—preacher's kid—her entire life. But after Wes Keegan revs his motorcycle into town and into her heart, Addison begins to wonder how much of her faith is her own and how much has been handed to her. She isn't so sure she wants to be the good girl anymore. Join Addison Blakely as she attempts to separate love from lust, facts from faith, and keep her head above water in her murky, fishbowl existence.
Here's the link to purchase at CBD! HERE (it's a tad cheaper there than at Amazon ::wink::)
And guess what? I made a quiz for readers! Find out who YOU'D date in Addison's shoes :)
http://www.betsystamant.com/extras/
**Local friends - I'm doing a booksigning at Barnes & Noble on Friday, January 6th at 6:30! It'll be a big time of fun, food (there will be CAKE) and all things Addison! I'll also have a fantastic giveaway basket that night. Come join us!!**
** WARNING! FUN ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW!**
Friends far and wide - if you received an influencer copy of ADDISON or purchase it and take a picture, send it to me or post on FB and tag me, and I'll add it on my website in an album....AND you'll be entered to win a super cool prize at the end of the month!!! :) Woot woot!!
Editorial Reviews:
"Addison Blakely's journey to figure out who God made her to be amidst the tangle of high school, boys, friends, family issues, and the school talent show, represents what we all go through – a search for the person God created us to be. Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK exposes the stereotypes others place on us, as well as the labels we place on ourselves in a fun-loving high school tale full of romance, drama, and gummi bears."
-Laura L. Smith, author of Skinny
"Betsy St. Amant brings us a delightfully new voice in Addison Blakely: Confessions of a PK. Through witty dialogue and thoughtful teen introspection, Betsy has created a story teens will enjoy. . .and parents will be glad their teens have read."-Dandi Daley Mackall, bestselling author
"I just loved this novel! I wanted to know how Addison would end up and what choices she would make (and why) so I kept reading. Addison was an engaging character whom I couldn't help liking. I did enjoy the writing, though, and would recommend this book to older YA readers who enjoy the Christian genre. Addison has a lot of choices to face in her life and in her relationships, as do teens today, and this book showed how she could use her faith to help guide her in those decisions." - Reader
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December 30, 2011
Happy New Years!
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Click to have Snoopy dance for you :)
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December 29, 2011
New Year's quiz!
I can't believe Christmas is over and pretty soon, 2011 will be too. I'm ready for 2012, how about you? Here's a fun quiz about the New Year...
WHAT SHOULD YOU CELEBRATE?
I think as children of the King we have a lot to be thankful for and for to celebrate but just for kicks, let's see what the quiz suggests ;)
Take the quiz HERE
My results:
It may have been a good year or a bad year, but no matter what, your friends helped get you through it. And you can't imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without your closest friends around.You are always happy to catch up with old friends on this night, and you're hoping to make some new ones too. So this year, raise a toast to old and new friends. They make every day of the year a little brighter.
I do love my friends! Seems fitting!
What'd you get? :)
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WHAT SHOULD YOU CELEBRATE?
I think as children of the King we have a lot to be thankful for and for to celebrate but just for kicks, let's see what the quiz suggests ;)
Take the quiz HERE
My results:
It may have been a good year or a bad year, but no matter what, your friends helped get you through it. And you can't imagine celebrating New Year's Eve without your closest friends around.You are always happy to catch up with old friends on this night, and you're hoping to make some new ones too. So this year, raise a toast to old and new friends. They make every day of the year a little brighter.
I do love my friends! Seems fitting!
What'd you get? :)
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December 28, 2011
December 27, 2011
OCD'ness, coming out...
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Today is organization day. If I don't get some structure to Little Miss's pile (room!!??) of toys, I'm going to gnaw off my right foot. See ya after Target ;)
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December 24, 2011
Have a blessed holiday!
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY! I hope your holiday is blessed and that you remember to take time to tell Jesus happy birthday :)
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December 23, 2011
Merry Christmas Eve-Eve!
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December 22, 2011
Are you an Elf or a Reindeer?
Good question, huh? :)
Take the quiz and find out HERE!
My results : (half right, half wrong. lol You guess which!)
You are a solid, dependable person. You are more likely to act than talk.You have a lot of endurance and grit. You can work well into the night if you need to.You are cooperative and competent. You like being part of a team, especially if everyone is pulling their weight.You are energetic and hyper. You don't like to stay still for to long, and you're always ready to go somewhere new!
What'd you get? :)
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