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A Southern at Heart Giveaway

Southern at Heart Giveaway
Due to postage costs, US Mailing Addresses only
One lucky winner will receive a copy of A Lasting Impression plus some yummy Loveless Biscuits and their choice of either Blackberry, Peach, or Strawberry Jam…
The only mandatory option is that you comment on this blogpost. See inside the Rafflecopter box for instructions about what you need to comment on (and I really want to know this about you!).

All other options are "as you wish."

Note: You receive 10 EXTRA CHANCES TO WIN each time you post a review of one of my books. Because––like Southern biscuits––"word of mouth" marketing is the best there is!


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Warmest wishes, and may all your biscuits be buttered!

Hell on Wheels

Will y'all vote me off the island if I share that I'm totally hooked on Hell on Wheels? 
Is anyone else watching? This season's first show was remarkable, IMO. The writing, the acting, the drama and conflict, the costumes, the whole enchilada. I'm loving it. Whether you missed it or just want to relive it (or try it out), AMC's got you covered. Watch Hell on Wheels Season 3 premiere online for free on AMC.com...


Click to watch Season 3 premiere free on AMC

The Making of Harper Collins Christian Publishing

Do you know the history behind Zondervan and Thomas Nelson Publishing companies, now HarperCollins Christian Publishing? Their roots reach back as far as 1798 and are richer in history than you may realize.



Do you look at the publisher's name on the spine before buying a book, relying on that company's publishing track record? Or do you mainly look at the author's name and the story summary before making your decision?

Kindle Quotes - A Lasting Impression

QUOTES from A Lasting Impression… 

“Let no one define how you see yourself . . . save God alone. See yourself through His eyes and His strength, and you’ll see who you can be despite being who you are.” A dark brow rose. “But see yourself through your own eyes, and you’ll be left to question, and to doubt, subject to the whims and wishes of others who will not have your best at heart."~ Adelicia Acklen, Mistress of Belmont Mansion and a character in A Lasting Impression
"Justice does not reside in institutions, Mr. Monroe. But in the hearts of men. If those men seek Him with all their hearts.”~ Bartholomew Holbrook, A Lasting Impression
I LOVE seeing what readers highlight in my books on their Kindles. Too cool! 
Don't you love that feature? Do you highlight on your eBooks?
See more of what's highlighted in A Lasting Impression, as well as read an excerpt.



Belmont Mansion, circa 1853Click to see more

Wired for Love with Karen Witemeyer

Author Karen Witemeyer reveals how one woman was literally "wired" for love… 

History fans, you're gonna love this. And there's a free eBook too. 


Back in 1879, a female telegraph operator from Boston by the name of Ella Cheever Thayer published a romance novel entitled Wired Love. I ran across this wonderful little book while doing some research into telegraph operators...


Click to keep reading
Are you a regular reader of Writes of Passage? It's a wonderful historical blog with 12 bestselling authors. We post Monday through Saturday of each week and have some great banter. Join us!

Winners of Goodreads THE INHERITANCE Giveaway

CONGRATS to the following…
 who won the GOODREADS GIVEAWAY for the Colorado historical romance The Inheritance. Your copies are going in the mail this week, friends.
Brittany SchneiderCithara PatraJoey HollandJen PaceBethany Buckner

Are we Goodreads buddies yet? 
I'm curious, do you routinely read Goodreads reviews before you make a purchase (or Amazon, CBD, etc....)?

Giveaway for THE INHERITANCE

1 Day and 12 Hours remain in the Goodreads Giveaway for 5 copies of The Inheritance…

This novel grew from a prayer God placed on my heart to pray for my family and for myself 20+ years ago... 
If you've already read The Inheritance, please consider sharing this link with a friend or on your page/profile. I'd be so grateful!
About the book:Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, MCKENNA Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust--and perhaps even her heart. 
U.S. Marshal WYATT Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive--and the one woman who can help him find the future he's been longing for. 
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.

Giveaways are one way for me to say, "Thanks for reading!" Truly, I'm so grateful. You have a ton of books from which to choose to read in your very limited time. So…thank you!

Stories Convince Better Than Logic

For all you writers AND lovers of story… 
Here's a great blog post by Dr. Stan Williams , author of The Moral Premise (which I highly recommend) and my occasional partner-in-crime when I need help with story structure. Don't you love this picture that he included in his post?

Innocence 2William-Adolphe Bouguereau1825-1905

A little insiders trivia: This is the picture I have on my desktop that's my inspiration for a little girl in A Beauty So Rare, the second Belmont Mansion novel. 
Can't wait to share this story with you April 2014!

A 2-minute tour of Belle Meade Plantation

For all you history lovers out there…

Let me take you on a quick two-minute tour of Belle Meade Plantation, the setting of 




The film crew, marketing director, and I had such fun filming these videos (six in all). As always, thank you for being sociable and sharing these videos on your websites and walls. I'm grateful!
I'm about to start writing Belle Meade book 2 and am so ready to be back there with those characters and in that lovely setting.
What's the last historical you read and what did you love about it?

Meeting at The Well

With Rob and Aimee Touchstoneat Three French Hens, Nolensville, TN(Click for larger picture)
I love it when God weaves our lives together…
Saturday morning, I ran over to Nolensville to mail some packages and then––seeing how I love poking around antique stores––I continued half a mile down the road to the quaint little row of antique shops where I've found a few treasures before.
I hadn't been in Three French Hens for more than a minute or two when a friend I hadn't met yet approached me. And I'm so glad she did! Aimee Touchstone, you absolutely made my day, lady. I'm grateful for your kind words about my books and am so glad we connected.
Aimee's family was with her too, so I had the pleasure of meeting them as well. As it turns out, their family is involved in a ministry that's important to Joe and me as well––providing clean drinking water to third world communities who don't have it.
Aimee's husband Rob is the Co-founder, Pastoral and Mission Director for The Well Coffeehouse, a non-profit coffee house in the heart of Nashville (Green Hills area), and their purpose is to change the world, one cup of coffee at a time. 
Listen as Rob shares their vision and their love for people…



With Aimee Touchstone at Three French Hens,Nolensville, TNDid you know…"...6,000 people die every single day because they have no water or from water-born illnesses.  There are solutions to this problem.  But they involve digging not only into the ground, but into our hearts and our pockets.  The Well has a passion to bring clean water to people and to save lives.  A well, or clean water system, can literally save thousands of lives.  And they can be built for anywhere between $1000-$12,000 per well.  We want to help build as many as possible in order to help save thousands of lives.  When you buy coffee at The Well you are helping to give clean water and to save lives." [Read their entire mission statement on their website]

The Well Coffeehouse 2035 Richard Jones Road
Nashville, TN 37215

The name The Well comes from John 4 and Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. I love Jesus' response to her when she questions why he's asking her for a drink… "Anyone who drinks this water will soon become thirsty again. But those who drink the water I give will never be thirsty again. It becomes a fresh, bubbling spring within them, giving them eternal life." (NIV)
What a privilege to partner with an organization like The Well to provide not only clean drinking water, but living water as well. I'll be making a special trip to The Well very soon and––if you live in Nashville or when you're passing through––I hope you will too. They also have a full online store with coffee, a to-die-for mug, shirts, and much more.
I love how God weaves our lives together. I thought I was going to Three French Hens on Saturday morning to unearth a treasure. And as it turns out, I did. Thanks, Aimee! Thanks, Rob! And blessings in your ministry. I'll be seeing you again soon.
Are you involved with an organization that helps provide water to third world countries? If not, I'd encourage you to check into The Well. And if you're an antique shopper, I'd love to know what treasures you've unearthed recently. 
Blessings on your Tuesday!