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June 21, 2020
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Some people don't read the instructions of how to enter. Unfortunately, they don't have a chance to win. so next time you come and leave a comment, be sure to read all the instructions if you want a chance to win.
Shelia64 (MI) is the winner of Raner to the Rescue by Renae Brumbaugh Green.
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If you won a book and you like it, please consider giving the author the courtesy of writing a review on Goodreads, Amazon.com, Christianbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, or other Internet sites. Reviews are such a blessing to an author.
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June 18, 2020
CALEB'S DESTINY - Carole Brown - One Free Book
Welcome back, Carole. Why did you become an author?I'm not sure I ever felt a sudden realization. I just always felt it inside me, although I might not always have realized what the feeling was. From childhood up, I was an expressive child with an imagination. My classmates clapped when I presented my speech in elementary grades. Study Halls (way back when) were spent writing dramatic and heart-wrenching poems with a best friend. Life happened, marriage, two children, played around with writing more poems, articles, short stories—and suddenly I realized if I was going to write seriously, I needed to get at it. I'd always been great at English, but I found out quickly enough, I needed to re-learn a lot of things when developing a story. I studied, joined a critique group, went to conferences and learned, learned, learned. With time, I created one novel, then two and many more. Writing is my life, being an author is a dream come true, and I couldn't ask for a better career. I love being an author!
If you weren’t an author, what would be your dream job?Photography. I love taking pictures and preserving memories with my camera.
If you could have lived at another time in history, what would it be and why?Probably the WWII era. I know it was a horrible war, but the romance, the bravery and courage, the clothes and styles, men's hats, the slang. It all impresses me as a wonderful period—in spite of a terrible war.
What place in the United Stateshave you not visited that you would like to?Alaska. Not in the cold months, but when it's warmer, I'd love to see some of the sights and animals from there. I want to soak in the atmosphere, learn the history of this state.
How about a foreign country you hope to visit?Ireland, Scotland, or maybe Australia. My father's ancestors, I think, came from Ireland. We were invited to work in Australiaat one point of our lives. And Scotlandis just so downright fascinating! I've always been interested in those three countries. The accents and customs interest me tremendously. Their legends and history are magical and create in me a desire to maybe, someday, use what I can learn about those countries.
I’ve always been interested in Australia and Scotland. And my husband’s family came from Ireland. I’ve actually had both Irish and Scottish characters in several of my novels. What lesson has the Lord taught you recently?To trust him fully. Sometimes you go through a lot of things that hurt badly. I can't solve most problems, but I know he is a powerful God. He can get me through the worst! If I trust and believe.
So true. Tell us about the featured book.
Mr. Michael, Destiny Rose McCulloch, and Hunter have a mysterious history. Why were three fathers, all business partners, murdered under suspicious circumstances while on their quest to find gold?Hunter is determined to protect his boss and the precocious young lady who he suspects holds a key answer to his questions.
Mr. Michael wants only to be left alone to attend to his property, but what can he do when Destiny refuses to leave and captures the heart of every one of his employees?
Destiny almost forgets her quest when she falls in love with Mr. Michael's ranch and all the people there. And then Mr. Michael is much too alluring to ignore. The preacher man back east where she took her schooling tried to claim her heart, but the longer she stays the less she can remember him. She only came west to find a little boy she knew years ago. A little boy all grown up by now...unless, of course, he's dead.
Three children, connected through tragedy and separated by time, are fated to reunite and re-right some powerful wrongs.
Wow, interesting. Please give us the first page of the book.Every bone in her body was broken.
Or at least, she was pretty sure they were, because that’s the way her body felt. Destiny Rose McCulloch clenched her fingers together, swayed with the motion of the stagecoach, and ignored the leering stare of the man seated across from her.
She would have liked to give the man a piece of her mind, but that action would defy every etiquette lesson instilled within her at Miss Harriet’s School for the Genteel Lady. Besides, Reverend Richard Burke back in Boston would definitely not approve, and she wanted his approval very much. To be honest, she was trying her best to behave in a Christ-like manner. In spite of her tendency to speak her thoughts. In spite of the hot temper that refused to be dampened.
Destiny sighed. In spite of the twinge of temptation to stick out her tongue, she’d restrain herself and keep ignoring the rude gentleman—er—creature.
How can readers find you on the Internet?Personal blog: http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaroleBrown.authorAmazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Carole-Brown/e/B00EZV4RFY/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1427898838&sr=8-1Twitter: https://twitter.com/browncarole212BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/carole-brownInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/browncarole212/?hl=enPinterest: http://pinterest.com/sunnywrtr/boards/Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5237997-carole-brownLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-brown-79b6951a/
Thank you, Carole, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. I’m eager to read it.
Readers, here’s a link to the book.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3egdd2q
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June 16, 2020
MISSING - Mary Ellis - One Free Ebook
Welcome back, Mary. I know you speak at various conferences and meetings. What do you have coming up in 2021?
Right now I haven’t scheduled anything for 2021 since I’m at high risk for the virus. But I do hope to attend the ACFW conference in the fall, and smaller Ohioconferences and meetings until then. I truly don’t look forward to getting on a plane.
I so understand. I’m at high risk for the virus, too, so I’m careful. If you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be the theme for it?I believe my theme would be “The role of Christian women in a rapidly changing world.” Between racial tensions across the country and this horrible virus, Christian women need to safely reach out to others with understanding and kindness. Many people are hurting—emotionally, financially and spiritually. We need to serve them while spreading the word that our only hope, our only lifeline, is Jesus.
I so agree with you. He is the only answer. Who would you want as speakers and why? Well, the first speaker I’d invite would be you, Lena, because I know you and your husband have spent many years in Christian service. The second person I’d invite would be my pastor’s wife for her speaking ability, and finally I’d invite someone who has worked outside the USin missions.
Where would you hold the retreat and why?I would hold the retreat at one of Ohio’s seven state parks. Each lodge has all the necessary amenities for the perfect getaway—pools, lakes, bike trails, water sports, restaurants, plus acres of forest trails for peaceful prayers and mediation. They have plenty of space to convene indoors, outdoors, even under the stars.
I would accept that invitation to speak there in a heartbeat. Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a combination of the two?I’m an old-fashioned girl…I read only print books. I like the feel of paper and a solid binding. Also, since I spend so much time on my computer as an author, I like to get away from electronics during my free time.
Missing is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
During rumschpringe, Amish parents allow their daughters quite a bit of freedom. This is the time for young men and women to experience the Englishers’ world before settling down, getting married, and committing to the Amish faith. When my Amish character disappears, her parents assume she went to an amusement park for a few days or took a trip to Cleveland. Only her English friend, Lily, suspects something has happened to Charlotte.
Interesting. So what is the book about?Young women are disappearing in Plum Creek, Ohio, and Lily Sellers seems to be the only one concerned. Since her parents own a grocery store in Holmes Country, Lily grew up surrounded by Amish until she left for college. But her father’s sudden death brings her home until her mother can find a buyer for the store. FBI agent Marc Harris hasn’t been home since joining the profiler unit five years ago. His agenda for the next ten days includes fishing, visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and falling asleep in the hammock. But an impulsive stop at the country store changes his plans. Marc enjoys getting to know Lily but doesn’t buy her theory. Marc joins Lily’s wild goose chase, if for no reason than to prove Plum Creek is still the same sweet town he remembers. Lily accompanies Charlotteto an Amish tent revival where Charlottemeets the handsome, charismatic preacher. When Charlotte also disappears, Lily fears a dangerous predator is preying on young women. Marc must rally the Bureau’s full resources to unravel a complicated scheme of deception.
Please give us the first page of the book.Funny how life sometimes turns out…
If anyone would have asked Lily Sellers the day she graduated from Ohio University what she’d be doing in three months, she never would have said stocking shelves with jams, jellies, and pickled veggies in the heart of Amish country. Armed with degrees in both web design and graphic arts, Lily had been searching for a job in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago. Her talents and abilities could be put to much better use in metropolitan-area corporations than in small towns surrounded by rolling farmland. Cities also had chic neighborhoods full of eligible bachelors and elegant apartments. Lily didn’t know what she wanted more: a furnished urban loft where she could display her fledgling collection of cityscape photographs, or an honest-to-goodness date that didn’t involve college sports or a fraternity house party.
Where did women meet men who enjoyed museums, art galleries, coffeehouses, and an occasional hike in the great outdoors? Certainly not in a grocery store that catered to tourists by the busload.
But for the foreseeable future, Plum Creek was where she needed to be.
Her father hadn’t asked for the heart attack which ended his life at fifty-eight. Nor had her mother wanted the auto-immune disease which robbed her of energy and motor coordination and now confined her to a wheelchair. Her parents had sacrificed summer vacations, home improvements, and creature comforts to put her through four years of college. So until they found a suitable buyer for Sellers’ Country Market, Lily would remain in Plum Creek to help Mom manage the store. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago—along with Rome, Paris, and London—would still be there when the time was right.“Lily?” said a weak voice over the store’s loudspeaker. “Could you come up front, please? And bring the broom,” her Mom added.Lily pushed the case of apricot preserves out of the way of unobservant shoppers, grabbed the broom from the stockroom, and hurried to the front, smiling at tourists and local patrons along the way. At the cash register, Lily found a red-faced shopper and her mom in a ruffled smock with Connie, at your service embroidered over the left pocket.
“Sorry for the mess, Lily,” said the customer. “Your ma told me to leave the sunflower seeds in the cart, but I didn’t listen.” Between the checkout conveyor and the candy rack lay twenty-five pounds of scattered birdseed.
How can readers find you on the Interet?I can be found at: http://www.maryellis.net/ or http://www.facebook.Mary-Ellis.Author/
Thank you, Mary, for sharing Missing with us. I’m eager to read it. I just love your writing.
Readers, here is a link to the book.Missing[image error]
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. You must follow these instructions to be in the drawing. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory or country if outside North America. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.
If you’re reading this on Goodreads, Feedblitz, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, or Amazon, please come to the blog to leave your comment if you want to be included in the drawing. Here’s a link:Http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
Right now I haven’t scheduled anything for 2021 since I’m at high risk for the virus. But I do hope to attend the ACFW conference in the fall, and smaller Ohioconferences and meetings until then. I truly don’t look forward to getting on a plane.I so understand. I’m at high risk for the virus, too, so I’m careful. If you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be the theme for it?I believe my theme would be “The role of Christian women in a rapidly changing world.” Between racial tensions across the country and this horrible virus, Christian women need to safely reach out to others with understanding and kindness. Many people are hurting—emotionally, financially and spiritually. We need to serve them while spreading the word that our only hope, our only lifeline, is Jesus.
I so agree with you. He is the only answer. Who would you want as speakers and why? Well, the first speaker I’d invite would be you, Lena, because I know you and your husband have spent many years in Christian service. The second person I’d invite would be my pastor’s wife for her speaking ability, and finally I’d invite someone who has worked outside the USin missions.
Where would you hold the retreat and why?I would hold the retreat at one of Ohio’s seven state parks. Each lodge has all the necessary amenities for the perfect getaway—pools, lakes, bike trails, water sports, restaurants, plus acres of forest trails for peaceful prayers and mediation. They have plenty of space to convene indoors, outdoors, even under the stars.
I would accept that invitation to speak there in a heartbeat. Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a combination of the two?I’m an old-fashioned girl…I read only print books. I like the feel of paper and a solid binding. Also, since I spend so much time on my computer as an author, I like to get away from electronics during my free time.
Missing is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
During rumschpringe, Amish parents allow their daughters quite a bit of freedom. This is the time for young men and women to experience the Englishers’ world before settling down, getting married, and committing to the Amish faith. When my Amish character disappears, her parents assume she went to an amusement park for a few days or took a trip to Cleveland. Only her English friend, Lily, suspects something has happened to Charlotte.Interesting. So what is the book about?Young women are disappearing in Plum Creek, Ohio, and Lily Sellers seems to be the only one concerned. Since her parents own a grocery store in Holmes Country, Lily grew up surrounded by Amish until she left for college. But her father’s sudden death brings her home until her mother can find a buyer for the store. FBI agent Marc Harris hasn’t been home since joining the profiler unit five years ago. His agenda for the next ten days includes fishing, visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and falling asleep in the hammock. But an impulsive stop at the country store changes his plans. Marc enjoys getting to know Lily but doesn’t buy her theory. Marc joins Lily’s wild goose chase, if for no reason than to prove Plum Creek is still the same sweet town he remembers. Lily accompanies Charlotteto an Amish tent revival where Charlottemeets the handsome, charismatic preacher. When Charlotte also disappears, Lily fears a dangerous predator is preying on young women. Marc must rally the Bureau’s full resources to unravel a complicated scheme of deception.
Please give us the first page of the book.Funny how life sometimes turns out…
If anyone would have asked Lily Sellers the day she graduated from Ohio University what she’d be doing in three months, she never would have said stocking shelves with jams, jellies, and pickled veggies in the heart of Amish country. Armed with degrees in both web design and graphic arts, Lily had been searching for a job in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago. Her talents and abilities could be put to much better use in metropolitan-area corporations than in small towns surrounded by rolling farmland. Cities also had chic neighborhoods full of eligible bachelors and elegant apartments. Lily didn’t know what she wanted more: a furnished urban loft where she could display her fledgling collection of cityscape photographs, or an honest-to-goodness date that didn’t involve college sports or a fraternity house party.
Where did women meet men who enjoyed museums, art galleries, coffeehouses, and an occasional hike in the great outdoors? Certainly not in a grocery store that catered to tourists by the busload.
But for the foreseeable future, Plum Creek was where she needed to be.
Her father hadn’t asked for the heart attack which ended his life at fifty-eight. Nor had her mother wanted the auto-immune disease which robbed her of energy and motor coordination and now confined her to a wheelchair. Her parents had sacrificed summer vacations, home improvements, and creature comforts to put her through four years of college. So until they found a suitable buyer for Sellers’ Country Market, Lily would remain in Plum Creek to help Mom manage the store. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago—along with Rome, Paris, and London—would still be there when the time was right.“Lily?” said a weak voice over the store’s loudspeaker. “Could you come up front, please? And bring the broom,” her Mom added.Lily pushed the case of apricot preserves out of the way of unobservant shoppers, grabbed the broom from the stockroom, and hurried to the front, smiling at tourists and local patrons along the way. At the cash register, Lily found a red-faced shopper and her mom in a ruffled smock with Connie, at your service embroidered over the left pocket.
“Sorry for the mess, Lily,” said the customer. “Your ma told me to leave the sunflower seeds in the cart, but I didn’t listen.” Between the checkout conveyor and the candy rack lay twenty-five pounds of scattered birdseed.
How can readers find you on the Interet?I can be found at: http://www.maryellis.net/ or http://www.facebook.Mary-Ellis.Author/
Thank you, Mary, for sharing Missing with us. I’m eager to read it. I just love your writing.
Readers, here is a link to the book.Missing[image error]
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. You must follow these instructions to be in the drawing. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory or country if outside North America. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.
If you’re reading this on Goodreads, Feedblitz, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, or Amazon, please come to the blog to leave your comment if you want to be included in the drawing. Here’s a link:Http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
HIDDEN - Mary Ellis - One Free Ebook
Welcome back, Mary. I know you speak at various conferences and meetings. What do you have coming up in 2021?
Right now I haven’t scheduled anything for 2021 since I’m at high risk for the virus. But I do hope to attend the ACFW conference in the fall, and smaller Ohioconferences and meetings until then. I truly don’t look forward to getting on a plane.
I so understand. I’m at high risk for the virus, too, so I’m careful. If you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be the theme for it?I believe my theme would be “The role of Christian women in a rapidly changing world.” Between racial tensions across the country and this horrible virus, Christian women need to safely reach out to others with understanding and kindness. Many people are hurting—emotionally, financially and spiritually. We need to serve them while spreading the word that our only hope, our only lifeline, is Jesus.
I so agree with you. He is the only answer. Who would you want as speakers and why? Well, the first speaker I’d invite would be you, Lena, because I know you and your husband have spent many years in Christian service. The second person I’d invite would be my pastor’s wife for her speaking ability, and finally I’d invite someone who has worked outside the USin missions.
Where would you hold the retreat and why?I would hold the retreat at one of Ohio’s seven state parks. Each lodge has all the necessary amenities for the perfect getaway—pools, lakes, bike trails, water sports, restaurants, plus acres of forest trails for peaceful prayers and mediation. They have plenty of space to convene indoors, outdoors, even under the stars.
I would accept that invitation to speak there in a heartbeat. Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a combination of the two?I’m an old-fashioned girl…I read only print books. I like the feel of paper and a solid binding. Also, since I spend so much time on my computer as an author, I like to get away from electronics during my free time.
Missing is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
During rumschpringe, Amish parents allow their daughters quite a bit of freedom. This is the time for young men and women to experience the Englishers’ world before settling down, getting married, and committing to the Amish faith. When my Amish character disappears, her parents assume she went to an amusement park for a few days or took a trip to Cleveland. Only her English friend, Lily, suspects something has happened to Charlotte.
Interesting. So what is the book about?Young women are disappearing in Plum Creek, Ohio, and Lily Sellers seems to be the only one concerned. Since her parents own a grocery store in Holmes Country, Lily grew up surrounded by Amish until she left for college. But her father’s sudden death brings her home until her mother can find a buyer for the store. FBI agent Marc Harris hasn’t been home since joining the profiler unit five years ago. His agenda for the next ten days includes fishing, visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and falling asleep in the hammock. But an impulsive stop at the country store changes his plans. Marc enjoys getting to know Lily but doesn’t buy her theory. Marc joins Lily’s wild goose chase, if for no reason than to prove Plum Creek is still the same sweet town he remembers. Lily accompanies Charlotteto an Amish tent revival where Charlottemeets the handsome, charismatic preacher. When Charlotte also disappears, Lily fears a dangerous predator is preying on young women. Marc must rally the Bureau’s full resources to unravel a complicated scheme of deception.
Please give us the first page of the book.Funny how life sometimes turns out…
If anyone would have asked Lily Sellers the day she graduated from Ohio University what she’d be doing in three months, she never would have said stocking shelves with jams, jellies, and pickled veggies in the heart of Amish country. Armed with degrees in both web design and graphic arts, Lily had been searching for a job in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago. Her talents and abilities could be put to much better use in metropolitan-area corporations than in small towns surrounded by rolling farmland. Cities also had chic neighborhoods full of eligible bachelors and elegant apartments. Lily didn’t know what she wanted more: a furnished urban loft where she could display her fledgling collection of cityscape photographs, or an honest-to-goodness date that didn’t involve college sports or a fraternity house party.
Where did women meet men who enjoyed museums, art galleries, coffeehouses, and an occasional hike in the great outdoors? Certainly not in a grocery store that catered to tourists by the busload.
But for the foreseeable future, Plum Creek was where she needed to be.
Her father hadn’t asked for the heart attack which ended his life at fifty-eight. Nor had her mother wanted the auto-immune disease which robbed her of energy and motor coordination and now confined her to a wheelchair. Her parents had sacrificed summer vacations, home improvements, and creature comforts to put her through four years of college. So until they found a suitable buyer for Sellers’ Country Market, Lily would remain in Plum Creek to help Mom manage the store. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago—along with Rome, Paris, and London—would still be there when the time was right.“Lily?” said a weak voice over the store’s loudspeaker. “Could you come up front, please? And bring the broom,” her Mom added.Lily pushed the case of apricot preserves out of the way of unobservant shoppers, grabbed the broom from the stockroom, and hurried to the front, smiling at tourists and local patrons along the way. At the cash register, Lily found a red-faced shopper and her mom in a ruffled smock with Connie, at your service embroidered over the left pocket.
“Sorry for the mess, Lily,” said the customer. “Your ma told me to leave the sunflower seeds in the cart, but I didn’t listen.” Between the checkout conveyor and the candy rack lay twenty-five pounds of scattered birdseed.
How can readers find you on the Interet?I can be found at: http://www.maryellis.net/ or http://www.facebook.Mary-Ellis.Author/
Thank you, Mary, for sharing Hidden with us. I’m eager to read it. I just love your writing.
Readers, here is a link to the book.Missing[image error]
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. You must follow these instructions to be in the drawing. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory or country if outside North America. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.
If you’re reading this on Goodreads, Feedblitz, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, or Amazon, please come to the blog to leave your comment if you want to be included in the drawing. Here’s a link:Http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
Right now I haven’t scheduled anything for 2021 since I’m at high risk for the virus. But I do hope to attend the ACFW conference in the fall, and smaller Ohioconferences and meetings until then. I truly don’t look forward to getting on a plane.I so understand. I’m at high risk for the virus, too, so I’m careful. If you were planning a women’s retreat, what would be the theme for it?I believe my theme would be “The role of Christian women in a rapidly changing world.” Between racial tensions across the country and this horrible virus, Christian women need to safely reach out to others with understanding and kindness. Many people are hurting—emotionally, financially and spiritually. We need to serve them while spreading the word that our only hope, our only lifeline, is Jesus.
I so agree with you. He is the only answer. Who would you want as speakers and why? Well, the first speaker I’d invite would be you, Lena, because I know you and your husband have spent many years in Christian service. The second person I’d invite would be my pastor’s wife for her speaking ability, and finally I’d invite someone who has worked outside the USin missions.
Where would you hold the retreat and why?I would hold the retreat at one of Ohio’s seven state parks. Each lodge has all the necessary amenities for the perfect getaway—pools, lakes, bike trails, water sports, restaurants, plus acres of forest trails for peaceful prayers and mediation. They have plenty of space to convene indoors, outdoors, even under the stars.
I would accept that invitation to speak there in a heartbeat. Do you read print books or ebooks? Or a combination of the two?I’m an old-fashioned girl…I read only print books. I like the feel of paper and a solid binding. Also, since I spend so much time on my computer as an author, I like to get away from electronics during my free time.
Missing is an interesting title. How did you come up with it?
During rumschpringe, Amish parents allow their daughters quite a bit of freedom. This is the time for young men and women to experience the Englishers’ world before settling down, getting married, and committing to the Amish faith. When my Amish character disappears, her parents assume she went to an amusement park for a few days or took a trip to Cleveland. Only her English friend, Lily, suspects something has happened to Charlotte.Interesting. So what is the book about?Young women are disappearing in Plum Creek, Ohio, and Lily Sellers seems to be the only one concerned. Since her parents own a grocery store in Holmes Country, Lily grew up surrounded by Amish until she left for college. But her father’s sudden death brings her home until her mother can find a buyer for the store. FBI agent Marc Harris hasn’t been home since joining the profiler unit five years ago. His agenda for the next ten days includes fishing, visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and falling asleep in the hammock. But an impulsive stop at the country store changes his plans. Marc enjoys getting to know Lily but doesn’t buy her theory. Marc joins Lily’s wild goose chase, if for no reason than to prove Plum Creek is still the same sweet town he remembers. Lily accompanies Charlotteto an Amish tent revival where Charlottemeets the handsome, charismatic preacher. When Charlotte also disappears, Lily fears a dangerous predator is preying on young women. Marc must rally the Bureau’s full resources to unravel a complicated scheme of deception.
Please give us the first page of the book.Funny how life sometimes turns out…
If anyone would have asked Lily Sellers the day she graduated from Ohio University what she’d be doing in three months, she never would have said stocking shelves with jams, jellies, and pickled veggies in the heart of Amish country. Armed with degrees in both web design and graphic arts, Lily had been searching for a job in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago. Her talents and abilities could be put to much better use in metropolitan-area corporations than in small towns surrounded by rolling farmland. Cities also had chic neighborhoods full of eligible bachelors and elegant apartments. Lily didn’t know what she wanted more: a furnished urban loft where she could display her fledgling collection of cityscape photographs, or an honest-to-goodness date that didn’t involve college sports or a fraternity house party.
Where did women meet men who enjoyed museums, art galleries, coffeehouses, and an occasional hike in the great outdoors? Certainly not in a grocery store that catered to tourists by the busload.
But for the foreseeable future, Plum Creek was where she needed to be.
Her father hadn’t asked for the heart attack which ended his life at fifty-eight. Nor had her mother wanted the auto-immune disease which robbed her of energy and motor coordination and now confined her to a wheelchair. Her parents had sacrificed summer vacations, home improvements, and creature comforts to put her through four years of college. So until they found a suitable buyer for Sellers’ Country Market, Lily would remain in Plum Creek to help Mom manage the store. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago—along with Rome, Paris, and London—would still be there when the time was right.“Lily?” said a weak voice over the store’s loudspeaker. “Could you come up front, please? And bring the broom,” her Mom added.Lily pushed the case of apricot preserves out of the way of unobservant shoppers, grabbed the broom from the stockroom, and hurried to the front, smiling at tourists and local patrons along the way. At the cash register, Lily found a red-faced shopper and her mom in a ruffled smock with Connie, at your service embroidered over the left pocket.
“Sorry for the mess, Lily,” said the customer. “Your ma told me to leave the sunflower seeds in the cart, but I didn’t listen.” Between the checkout conveyor and the candy rack lay twenty-five pounds of scattered birdseed.
How can readers find you on the Interet?I can be found at: http://www.maryellis.net/ or http://www.facebook.Mary-Ellis.Author/
Thank you, Mary, for sharing Hidden with us. I’m eager to read it. I just love your writing.
Readers, here is a link to the book.Missing[image error]
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June 15, 2020
CROSS SHADOW - Andrew Huff - One Free BooK
Welcome back, Andrew. Why do you write the kind of books you do?
I started writing suspense fiction because that was the kind of book that I wanted to read. I love reading authors such as James Rollins, Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly, Robert Ludlum, and even Dan Brown. The issue I kept having (especially when it came to Mr. Brown’s novels) was that while the stories were thrilling and adventurous, there were sometimes values and worldviews antithetical to my Christian beliefs. I decided I would try my hand at writing the kind of novel that I wanted to read, one high on thrills but also deep in theology.
I would also say I write the books I do because I love the work of storytelling. It’s so much fun to create a cast of characters, put them in life-threatening situations, and then see what happens as a result. While I’m always ultimately in charge of how the story plays out, I’ve been amazed at how often the characters take on a life of their own and surprise me with how they influence the direction of the plot.
That often happens to me, too. Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?My wedding day! My wife, Jae, and I will be celebrating our 15-year anniversary this year and without a doubt every year has been better than the last. She is a big part of the reason I’ve pursued a career in fiction. In fact, I was writing character profiles for a novel that I eventually wrote but never published on our plane ride home from our honeymoon.
The day we were married was hectic, like most, but an incredible experience shared with many friends and family. We were married in front of a beautiful country home that would be the future site of a church that I would eventually work for, with the reception taking place in an exquisite tree-lined courtyard under tents.
How has being published changed your life?I’ve never been busier! I still work a full-time job that does not involve writing fiction (oh, how authors long to be able to do just that!), and on top of that, I still serve with my local church, coach sports for my sons, and generally spend time with my family and friends. So I have to be very deliberate when locking myself away to write, not to mention the extra time spent now participating in interviews and working on other marketing opportunities for my novels.
One thing that has been fun to have happen is having readers reach out and connect over their love for fiction. Taking the time to build those connections has been one of the more rewarding aspects of being published. Hearing what draws them into stories and how they’ve particularly enjoyed my novels is time worth spent!
What are you reading right now?I’m in the middle of two non-fiction books at the moment. The first is a book by James K.A. Smith called You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit. It’s a great book about how the object of our worship shapes our hearts and therefore our daily practices. While the emphasis in the book is on how proper worship can inform discipleship, there is so much practical application for individual Christian formation as well.
The other book I’m reading is South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Battlefield History by John W. Gordon. This one is research for a potential story that has been brewing in my mind for the better part of a year. While my story has to do with a particular historical figure, the book is a good primer on the political and military background of the Revolution in South Carolina.
What is your current work in progress?I just wrapped up the first draft of the third novel in the Shepherd Suspense series, Right Cross. We’ll go through several editing phases in the coming months before that book will be ready to print.
As I look ahead to the next novel I would like to write, I’m also interested in working on the craft of screenwriting. I’ve had several opportunities to write scripts for shorter form projects through my current employer, but I’m also very interested in finishing a longer form script at some point in the coming year.
Screenwriting is a totally different kind of writing. I should know, since I also write screenplays. What would be your dream vacation?I had the opportunity to spend time in Seville, Spain, during a trip to capture stories of local church pastor training and education and fell in love with that area of Europe. My dream vacation would be to return to Spainand spend time on the coast.
Another dream of mine is to travel the Mediterranean coast visiting famous biblical sites in Greece, Israel, and Egypt. I have a particular interest in biblical archeology and would jump at the chance to visit and perhaps even work at an archaeological site somewhere in Israel.
How do you choose your settings for each book?It’s a combination of both writing about places I’ve visited but also choosing the best location for the story I’m inspired by. One of the ways I form a plot for a novel is to read about real life events and then imagine what that event (or some facsimile of that event) would have been like for my characters to be involved in. In some instances, I can transplant the story from one location to another that I would prefer to write about, but other times the plot may dictate the location based on real life criteria (CIA training grounds, called The Farm, located in Virginia, for instance).
I also have a list of real-world locations that I’ve got in my back pocket in case they happen to work for a storyline in the future. I’m drawn to not only interesting natural locations but also to manmade towns and structures that may have been well known in history but have fallen into disrepair or forgotten entirely.
If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?This is a great question. There’s so many great people to choose! Off the top of my head, someone I would love to spend an evening with is Bear Grylls. I’m a huge fan of his shows and have always want to think of myself as someone who would be a capable survivalist (not that I’ve ever come close to finding that out, haha). I would love to just hear stories from Bear’s past and maybe get some practical tips on how to survive in a wilderness.
Not only that, but I’ve read his faith plays an important role in his life. I would love to not only hear his life stories but talk about the balance of life and faith that he has had to achieve as well. I’m sure most people may choose theologians (I had many names), other fiction authors, or celebrities (Chris Pratt, right? I guess Bear might count as one), but I kind of loved the idea of having an evening with a true-life adventurer since he is exactly the kind of character I like to write about!
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?I’m very much into sports, football in particular, and not only spectate but also coach my sons’ teams. Spending time with family is a priority, and we love a variety of shared activities such as taking walks, having NERF gun battles, competing in Mario Kart competitions, and playing board and card games. A hobby for me and my wife involves visiting as many of the local coffee shops in our area as many times as possible!
I am also very involved in church. I teach an elementary-age boys’ small group, lead teach for all age groups in the children’s ministry, and co-lead a home group of adults with my wife. Throw in the 9-5 job, and my week gets filled pretty quickly!
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?It’s an obstacle that is both frustrating but also necessary. Often when I’m writing, I will reach a point where I need to stop and make sure I’ve got something right. This requires research, and I like to be thorough. Now, that might not sound like an obstacle, but I’m usually tight on time when I’m writing and trying to cram in a lot of work in a short period. So sometimes it can feel like my scheduled writing time was a waste when I don’t have as many words to show for it.
At the same time, this is an incredibly important part of writing. To get through this obstacle, I have to constantly remind myself that the time is not a loss. Even if I didn’t get as far as I would have liked, the time I spent making sure what I was writing was correct would have needed to be spent ultimately either now or later. It’s nice to be well researched before you begin, but there are always new things to discover along the way!
What advice would you give to a beginning author?Writing a novel is as much learning the craft as it is being inspired. Like every beginning author, I spent a lot of time researching publishers and agents while I was still in the early stages of learning how to even write. I still blush over having pitched incomplete and weakly written novels to editors at conferences! So don’t do your homework on how to get published until you’ve done your homework on how to write fiction.
Read books on how to write fiction, and also read the kind of fiction books you want to write. Find writing groups you can engage with. These can be local chapters or people you meet as a part of a writing conference. And, most importantly, practice! Write as much as you can. I always find that doing something is the quickest way to learn. What you need to remember though is that published authors will often have a novel that they wrote in the beginning that wasn’t published. So don’t worry the first one being perfect, just set out to finish it!
Tell us about the featured book.
Cross Shadow
is the follow up to my debut novel, A Cross to Kill, and is the second book in the Shepherd Suspense Series by Kregel Publications. In the first book, we are introduced to journalist Christine Lewis and John Cross, the man who rescued her from an execution by terrorists. Christine sets out on a mission to discover who John is, only to be surprised to learn that he is a former CIA assassin now serving as the pastor of a small country church. John’s past doesn’t stay hidden for long, however, and soon his idyllic life comes crashing down around him threatening to take Christine along with it.
Cross Shadow picks up Christine and John’s story the following year from the explosive ending of A Cross to Kill. They are trying to make a long-distance relationship work, but things become even more tense when Christine leaves John behind as she sets off toward Dallas, Texas, to investigate a murder charge against her stepbrother. Things are not what they seem, and before long both she and John are pulled into a web of conspiracy that is more dangerous than either could have imagined.
Please give us the first page of the book.A brisk wind prompted Christine Lewis to draw her coat tighter as she exited the headquarters of the North American Broadcasting Channel and joined the herd of New York City natives and tourists mingling in the open-air plaza out front. Pushing past a group of senior citizens organizing a photo op in front of the network gift shop, she picked up her pace and trotted through the Forty-Ninth Streetcrosswalk just as time expired on the pedestrian signal.
The plaza access street between Forty-Ninth and Forty-Eighth offered a quaint block length of traffic-free asphalt perfect for a pleasant lunchtime stroll, but her meeting with her cameraman, Mike, had run over and she didn’t want to miss the next B Sixth Avenue Express car arriving in six minutes. His excitement over covering a Russian tanker detained by the coast guard did nothing to distract her from her impending clandestine meeting.Even as she marched toward the intersection, she couldn’t help but imagine any number of scenarios of how her resignation would impact the network. Mike an exception, most of her coworkers wouldn’t care. Her boss, Steven Jacobs, would be furious, but when wasn’t he when things didn’t go his way?
Janeen would want to come with her, but Christine didn’t expect United News Network to accept terms that included full-time jobs for best friends. Still, maybe the door would open. Someday. A pit formed in her stomach as she pictured Janeen’s reaction to the news of Christine’s departure. She pushed the emotional farewell from her mind and searched for a happier face to picture.
Interesting! How can readers find you on the Internet?You can read more about me and my novels and sign up for my e-mail list by visiting my author website: www.andrewhuffbooks.com. I’m also very active on my author Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/huffwrites. You can also follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/andrewjohnhuffas well as on Instagram at www.instagram.com/andyhuff.
Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this second novel in the series with my blog readers and me. Your first page really pulled me into the story.
Readers, here are links to the book. Cross Shadow (Shepherd Suspense)[image error] - Amazon Paperback
Cross Shadow (A Shepherd Suspense Novel Book 2) - Kindle[image error]
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. You must follow these instructions to be in the drawing. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory or country if outside North America. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.
If you’re reading this on Goodreads, Feedblitz, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, or Amazon, please come to the blog to leave your comment if you want to be included in the drawing. Here’s a link:Http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
I started writing suspense fiction because that was the kind of book that I wanted to read. I love reading authors such as James Rollins, Clive Cussler, Matthew Reilly, Robert Ludlum, and even Dan Brown. The issue I kept having (especially when it came to Mr. Brown’s novels) was that while the stories were thrilling and adventurous, there were sometimes values and worldviews antithetical to my Christian beliefs. I decided I would try my hand at writing the kind of novel that I wanted to read, one high on thrills but also deep in theology.I would also say I write the books I do because I love the work of storytelling. It’s so much fun to create a cast of characters, put them in life-threatening situations, and then see what happens as a result. While I’m always ultimately in charge of how the story plays out, I’ve been amazed at how often the characters take on a life of their own and surprise me with how they influence the direction of the plot.
That often happens to me, too. Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?My wedding day! My wife, Jae, and I will be celebrating our 15-year anniversary this year and without a doubt every year has been better than the last. She is a big part of the reason I’ve pursued a career in fiction. In fact, I was writing character profiles for a novel that I eventually wrote but never published on our plane ride home from our honeymoon.
The day we were married was hectic, like most, but an incredible experience shared with many friends and family. We were married in front of a beautiful country home that would be the future site of a church that I would eventually work for, with the reception taking place in an exquisite tree-lined courtyard under tents.
How has being published changed your life?I’ve never been busier! I still work a full-time job that does not involve writing fiction (oh, how authors long to be able to do just that!), and on top of that, I still serve with my local church, coach sports for my sons, and generally spend time with my family and friends. So I have to be very deliberate when locking myself away to write, not to mention the extra time spent now participating in interviews and working on other marketing opportunities for my novels.
One thing that has been fun to have happen is having readers reach out and connect over their love for fiction. Taking the time to build those connections has been one of the more rewarding aspects of being published. Hearing what draws them into stories and how they’ve particularly enjoyed my novels is time worth spent!
What are you reading right now?I’m in the middle of two non-fiction books at the moment. The first is a book by James K.A. Smith called You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit. It’s a great book about how the object of our worship shapes our hearts and therefore our daily practices. While the emphasis in the book is on how proper worship can inform discipleship, there is so much practical application for individual Christian formation as well.
The other book I’m reading is South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Battlefield History by John W. Gordon. This one is research for a potential story that has been brewing in my mind for the better part of a year. While my story has to do with a particular historical figure, the book is a good primer on the political and military background of the Revolution in South Carolina.
What is your current work in progress?I just wrapped up the first draft of the third novel in the Shepherd Suspense series, Right Cross. We’ll go through several editing phases in the coming months before that book will be ready to print.
As I look ahead to the next novel I would like to write, I’m also interested in working on the craft of screenwriting. I’ve had several opportunities to write scripts for shorter form projects through my current employer, but I’m also very interested in finishing a longer form script at some point in the coming year.
Screenwriting is a totally different kind of writing. I should know, since I also write screenplays. What would be your dream vacation?I had the opportunity to spend time in Seville, Spain, during a trip to capture stories of local church pastor training and education and fell in love with that area of Europe. My dream vacation would be to return to Spainand spend time on the coast.
Another dream of mine is to travel the Mediterranean coast visiting famous biblical sites in Greece, Israel, and Egypt. I have a particular interest in biblical archeology and would jump at the chance to visit and perhaps even work at an archaeological site somewhere in Israel.
How do you choose your settings for each book?It’s a combination of both writing about places I’ve visited but also choosing the best location for the story I’m inspired by. One of the ways I form a plot for a novel is to read about real life events and then imagine what that event (or some facsimile of that event) would have been like for my characters to be involved in. In some instances, I can transplant the story from one location to another that I would prefer to write about, but other times the plot may dictate the location based on real life criteria (CIA training grounds, called The Farm, located in Virginia, for instance).
I also have a list of real-world locations that I’ve got in my back pocket in case they happen to work for a storyline in the future. I’m drawn to not only interesting natural locations but also to manmade towns and structures that may have been well known in history but have fallen into disrepair or forgotten entirely.
If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?This is a great question. There’s so many great people to choose! Off the top of my head, someone I would love to spend an evening with is Bear Grylls. I’m a huge fan of his shows and have always want to think of myself as someone who would be a capable survivalist (not that I’ve ever come close to finding that out, haha). I would love to just hear stories from Bear’s past and maybe get some practical tips on how to survive in a wilderness.
Not only that, but I’ve read his faith plays an important role in his life. I would love to not only hear his life stories but talk about the balance of life and faith that he has had to achieve as well. I’m sure most people may choose theologians (I had many names), other fiction authors, or celebrities (Chris Pratt, right? I guess Bear might count as one), but I kind of loved the idea of having an evening with a true-life adventurer since he is exactly the kind of character I like to write about!
What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?I’m very much into sports, football in particular, and not only spectate but also coach my sons’ teams. Spending time with family is a priority, and we love a variety of shared activities such as taking walks, having NERF gun battles, competing in Mario Kart competitions, and playing board and card games. A hobby for me and my wife involves visiting as many of the local coffee shops in our area as many times as possible!
I am also very involved in church. I teach an elementary-age boys’ small group, lead teach for all age groups in the children’s ministry, and co-lead a home group of adults with my wife. Throw in the 9-5 job, and my week gets filled pretty quickly!
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?It’s an obstacle that is both frustrating but also necessary. Often when I’m writing, I will reach a point where I need to stop and make sure I’ve got something right. This requires research, and I like to be thorough. Now, that might not sound like an obstacle, but I’m usually tight on time when I’m writing and trying to cram in a lot of work in a short period. So sometimes it can feel like my scheduled writing time was a waste when I don’t have as many words to show for it.
At the same time, this is an incredibly important part of writing. To get through this obstacle, I have to constantly remind myself that the time is not a loss. Even if I didn’t get as far as I would have liked, the time I spent making sure what I was writing was correct would have needed to be spent ultimately either now or later. It’s nice to be well researched before you begin, but there are always new things to discover along the way!
What advice would you give to a beginning author?Writing a novel is as much learning the craft as it is being inspired. Like every beginning author, I spent a lot of time researching publishers and agents while I was still in the early stages of learning how to even write. I still blush over having pitched incomplete and weakly written novels to editors at conferences! So don’t do your homework on how to get published until you’ve done your homework on how to write fiction.
Read books on how to write fiction, and also read the kind of fiction books you want to write. Find writing groups you can engage with. These can be local chapters or people you meet as a part of a writing conference. And, most importantly, practice! Write as much as you can. I always find that doing something is the quickest way to learn. What you need to remember though is that published authors will often have a novel that they wrote in the beginning that wasn’t published. So don’t worry the first one being perfect, just set out to finish it!
Tell us about the featured book.
Cross Shadow
is the follow up to my debut novel, A Cross to Kill, and is the second book in the Shepherd Suspense Series by Kregel Publications. In the first book, we are introduced to journalist Christine Lewis and John Cross, the man who rescued her from an execution by terrorists. Christine sets out on a mission to discover who John is, only to be surprised to learn that he is a former CIA assassin now serving as the pastor of a small country church. John’s past doesn’t stay hidden for long, however, and soon his idyllic life comes crashing down around him threatening to take Christine along with it.Cross Shadow picks up Christine and John’s story the following year from the explosive ending of A Cross to Kill. They are trying to make a long-distance relationship work, but things become even more tense when Christine leaves John behind as she sets off toward Dallas, Texas, to investigate a murder charge against her stepbrother. Things are not what they seem, and before long both she and John are pulled into a web of conspiracy that is more dangerous than either could have imagined.
Please give us the first page of the book.A brisk wind prompted Christine Lewis to draw her coat tighter as she exited the headquarters of the North American Broadcasting Channel and joined the herd of New York City natives and tourists mingling in the open-air plaza out front. Pushing past a group of senior citizens organizing a photo op in front of the network gift shop, she picked up her pace and trotted through the Forty-Ninth Streetcrosswalk just as time expired on the pedestrian signal.
The plaza access street between Forty-Ninth and Forty-Eighth offered a quaint block length of traffic-free asphalt perfect for a pleasant lunchtime stroll, but her meeting with her cameraman, Mike, had run over and she didn’t want to miss the next B Sixth Avenue Express car arriving in six minutes. His excitement over covering a Russian tanker detained by the coast guard did nothing to distract her from her impending clandestine meeting.Even as she marched toward the intersection, she couldn’t help but imagine any number of scenarios of how her resignation would impact the network. Mike an exception, most of her coworkers wouldn’t care. Her boss, Steven Jacobs, would be furious, but when wasn’t he when things didn’t go his way?
Janeen would want to come with her, but Christine didn’t expect United News Network to accept terms that included full-time jobs for best friends. Still, maybe the door would open. Someday. A pit formed in her stomach as she pictured Janeen’s reaction to the news of Christine’s departure. She pushed the emotional farewell from her mind and searched for a happier face to picture.
Interesting! How can readers find you on the Internet?You can read more about me and my novels and sign up for my e-mail list by visiting my author website: www.andrewhuffbooks.com. I’m also very active on my author Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/huffwrites. You can also follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/andrewjohnhuffas well as on Instagram at www.instagram.com/andyhuff.
Thank you, Andrew, for sharing this second novel in the series with my blog readers and me. Your first page really pulled me into the story.
Readers, here are links to the book. Cross Shadow (Shepherd Suspense)[image error] - Amazon Paperback
Cross Shadow (A Shepherd Suspense Novel Book 2) - Kindle[image error]
Leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. You must follow these instructions to be in the drawing. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory or country if outside North America. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)
Void where prohibited; the odds of winning depend on the number of entrants. Entering the giveaway is considered a confirmation of eligibility on behalf of the enterer in accord with these rules and any pertaining local/federal/international laws.
The only notification you’ll receive is the winner post on this blog. So be sure to check back a week from Saturday to see if you won. You will have 4 weeks from the posting of the winners to claim your book.
If you’re reading this on Goodreads, Feedblitz, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, or Amazon, please come to the blog to leave your comment if you want to be included in the drawing. Here’s a link:Http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com
June 14, 2020
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Some people don't read the instructions of how to enter. Unfortunately, they don't have a chance to win. so next time you come and leave a comment, be sure to read all the instructions if you want a chance to win.
Lourdes (NY) is the winner of The 12 Gift of Christmas by Lena Nelson Dooley.
If you won a book and you like it, please consider giving the author the courtesy of writing a review on Goodreads, Amazon.com, Christianbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, or other Internet sites. Reviews are such a blessing to an author.
Also, tell your friends about the book you won ... and this blog. Thank you.
Congratulations, everyone. If you won a print book, send me your mailing address:
Click the Contact Me link at the top of the blog, and send me an Email.
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June 11, 2020
DOWN TO SLEEP - Clare Revell - One Free Book
Welcome back, Clare. God has really been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?The honest answer to that is I don’t know. I intend to keep writing as long as possible, but none of us know what God has planned for our future. So it’ll be one book at a time…she says having got a plan for a couple more series and around 10 other partly-written books on the computer somewhere. But whether they will see the light of day isn’t up to me.Tell us a little about your family.I’m married, have three grown children, who all still live at home. My parents live about two miles away, my brother lives in Australia, and one sister is in Wales, and the other sister is forty miles away.
Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?It’s hard reading things sometimes. I’m a lot pickier over what I read. If there are too many typos I stop reading. I know my books aren’t perfect and the odd typo does slip through despite the number of edits and copy edits, and you’d expect one or two, but several on each page isn’t really called for.
I’m with you on that. What are you working on right now?I’ve just finished a Christmas story called Virtually Yours At Christmas. A very contemporary one about Christmas during lockdown.
What outside interests do you have?I crochet a lot. Dolls, blankets, shawls. And I read. Then there’s laundry. Mountains of laundry.
How do you choose your settings for each book?Most of my books are based in the fictional town of Headley Cross. Which is based on the town I live in, so describing it is easy—I have moved several things around. The church for example has been moved approximately five miles. A few are based in other places that I have stayed in.
If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?Eric Liddell. And honestly? All the reasons I’ve come up with I’ve deleted because they sounded wrong. Just to find out more about him, whether the history books got it right. What it actually felt like to give up everything and go to Chinato be a missionary.
I also love the stories of missionary lives both before they became missionaries and after. My very best friend is a missionary. What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels?It’s not as easy as it sounds. Some days I don’t want to write. Or I can’t write because life is too bleugh, or there is too much background noise or the house isn’t empty or the words just won’t come. Or the hero is sulking because he doesn’t like the way the plot line is going. Or the heroine decides she wants a new name and won’t play nice until I change it. Or it’s just plain writers block…which always decides to break on the one day a week that I won’t write…Sunday.
I try not to do anything writing related on Sunday, too. What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?That being locked down as we have been the past few weeks has actually made no real difference. The only one is I can’t see my parents as much as normal, although we’ve adapted to video calls now. That without Him, I’m nothing.
Isn’t it wonderful how He has been with us through it all? What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?Keep Sunday for the Lord. Write. Even when you don’t want to or can’t. Even five words are better than no words. You can always delete them. Keep deleted scenes. You never know when you might be able to use them in something else.
All are very good advice. Tell us about the featured book.
Down To Sleep
. Book 1 in the Say A Prayer series. A departure for me from romance, this one is crime fiction. DC Zander Ellery isn't sure which he dislikes the most: New partners, rookie female officers, or cases he can't solve. Right now he has all three.
DC Isabel York is fresh out of uniform and out of the proverbial frying pan into the fire as her personal and professional lives clash with her first case—ten stolen works of art.
When a postcard arrives addressed to Isabel with a cryptic message on it, it's just the beginning. The mystery deepens as the first of the stolen paintings is found alongside a dead body—bound and gagged and left posed in prayer at the place depicted in the postcard.
Are nine more murders coming? Can Zander and Isabel find the missing paintings and solve the murder before another victim falls?
Please give us the first page of the book.When you lie down, you will not be afraid, when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. ~ Proverbs 3:24
Detective Constable Zander Ellery tapped his fingers on the desk whilst he waited what seemed like a lifetime for the computer to deliver the test results. Had he passed or failed yet another mock sergeant exam? The real test was coming up way too fast, so his boss, Detective Inspector Nate Holmes, had suggested practice papers to hone his skills.
Now here he was, seven forty-five in the morning, doing exactly that, having been at his desk since six.
Finally, the annoying little rotating circle on the monitor vanished and the speakers chimed. Not sure if he actually wanted to know any more, Zander peeked at the screen. Then fist pumped the air. “Yes!”
Ninety-seven percent. What had he got wrong? He scrolled through the answers and raised an eyebrow. Hostage negotiation? Really? Why?
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Thank you, Clare. I’m eager to read this series.
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June 10, 2020
WITHIN GOLDEN BANDS - Norma Gail - One Free Book
Welcome, Norma. Why do you write the kind of books you do?
Land of My Dreamsis romance/women’s fiction.
Within Golden Band
is romantic suspense/women’s fiction. My publisher added the women’s fiction into the list because I don’t write mushy, silly romance. While I love romantic scenes that make your heart flutter and poetic description, my stories follow the theme of women whose faith triumphs over trials. I led women’s Bible studies for over 21 years, and I know life isn’t easy. My characters need to come across as people my readers can relate to, with problems they might face. Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?The day I married my husband. We’re going on 44 years and we’ve still got that lovin’ feelin’. It hasn’t always been easy but we are blessed.
How has being published changed your life?It’s a lot of work to be a published author. So much revolves around book promotion, numbers, and social media. Readers want to know the author. Social media is supposed to be relational, and that takes time. It’s also given me confidence in new areas. I’m constantly challenged to grow as a person and perfect my craft in order to become a better writer. Finding balance between family, friends, writing time, and book promotion can be a challenge.
What are you reading right now?I envy the people who are reading a lot through the quarantine time. I’ve been editing and preparing for my book launch, so I quit reading about three months ago. It will be nice to go to work on my To-Be-Read list. The top book on the list is An Uncommon Woman by Laura Feagan Frantz. I stopped in the second chapter, so I’ll have to begin again.
What is your current work in progress?There is an edited manuscript for a romantic novella in my computer. I need to finish it and send it back to the editor. It’s entitled The Song Writer, and is a rewrite of a story I wrote in high school. I think you could call it a coming of age story in reverse. Holly, the main character, looks through the peephole in her door and discovers her ex-husband, the rock star she eloped with when she was eighteen.
What would be your dream vacation?Both Land of My Dreams and Within Golden Bands take place in Scotland. Kieran MacDonell’s sheep farm is on Loch Garry in the central Highlands. My husband is a Dutch immigrant, and the countries are very close together. My dream vacation would be to visit both. This time, I would love to rent a guest cottage at the place where I set the farm. The actual location is called Ardochy House.
How do you choose your settings for each book?Before our trip to Scotland in 2006, I dreamed about a man in a kilt playing the bagpipes on a misty mountainside surrounded by sheep. The dream grew into my books with Kieran MacDonell as the romantic Scottish sheep farmer/Highland Games competitor. Bonny’s home is in New Mexico, my home, and I love weaving the two together by contrast. The weather in both also works well as an accompaniment to the moods of the characters.
If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why?I don’t have many living heroes. However, when I was in high school, my dad helped with security for a Billy Graham Crusade in Albuquerque. We spent an evening with a couple who worked for the Crusade while they were babysitting Franklin Graham’s son Will. I would love to sit and talk to him as I admire the way he runs his father’s organization as well as Samaritan’s Purse. I appreciate most of the things he says about current world situations.
I agree with your last statement. What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?My husband and I have a camper we’ve only used one season. We love going out in the mountains and visiting National Parks. I also love heading into the mountains on 4x4 trails in our Jeep. I don’t have time for a lot of other hobbies. I’m responsible for my 92-year-old uncle who is in an assisted living facility near me.
What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?Aside from balancing the time between writing and book promotion, I struggle with creating enough conflict. I don’t like it in real life, so I guess I prefer not to write it. However, the early reviews of Within Golden Bands would make it appear that I succeeded.
I had a hard time with adding enough conflict, because I don’t like it in real life. I’m a peacemaker. What advice would you give to a beginning author?No matter where you are in your writing career, it’s critical to attend writer’s conferences and take classes online. We all have to work at perfecting our craft and growing as writers. It’s also important to have your work critiqued and to work well with a good editor. Learning to take criticism and grow from it is a huge part of growth.
Tell us about the featured book.Here’s the Back Cover Copy:Newly married Bonny MacDonell finds the transition from American college professor to Scottish sheep farmer’s wife more difficult than she expected. When her miracle pregnancy ends in a devastating miscarriage, she fears her husband's reaction will hurt more than the loss of their child.
But Kieran never shows up at the hospital. When found, he is beaten and unconscious. The only memory of his attacker is the words, “Get off my land.” Reeling from the threat to her husband and the loss of their child, Bonny struggles to hold her marriage together. When faith in love is not enough, where do you turn?
Please give us the first page of the book.“Your castles and strongholds shall have bars of iron and bronze, and as your day, so shall your strength, your rest, and security be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 AMPCFort William, Inverness-shire, ScotlandThe incessant beep of a heart monitor drew Bonny MacDonell out of the blackness, forcing her to look around. In the dim light of the yellow-curtained cubicle, her eyes traveled up the dark red length of tubing to where blood dripped from a plastic bag. The unpleasant odor of sickness and antiseptics only added to her panic.
Albuquerque?
Scotland?
Hazy images floated through her mind. Stabbing pain. Red spots on the carpet. Eleanor kneeling.What was their housekeeper doing?
“My baby!” Bonny’s left hand slid to her abdomen, cupping the imperceptible swell of her tiny, unborn baby. The fear of losing this baby was a horrific monster ready to snatch their miracle. Why was she here?
Surgery failed. Pregnancy impossible. The voice sounded familiar, and Bonny lifted her eyelids, squinting in the half-lit room. “Dr. Carson?”
The old dream had come again, leaving brokenness in its wake. Stars flickered against a background of darkness. When a wave of nausea hit, she squeezed her eyes tight.
Morning sickness. Blue eyes filled with joy. Our baby. Hope-filled dreams made her want to laugh, dance, and sing. “Kieran?”
Icy rivers of disappointment flowed through her veins. Why was she alone?
A warm hand touched her arm, and she startled.
“Mrs. MacDonell, you’re awake.” A tall, slender woman with dark brown hair knotted on top of her head and soft brown eyes stood beside her.
“Y … yes.” Her new name still sounded strange.
“I’m Sister Isla, your nurse.”
Bonny’s insides shriveled, curling into themselves. “Where am I? Where’s Kieran?”
“You’re in Belford Hospital in Fort William. You arrived by helicopter. I’ll find out about your husband.” Isla switched on the light and slid a paper from the pocket of her blue scrubs. “American. From Loch Garry. On holiday?”
The bright light hurt Bonny’s eyes for the moment they took to adjust. “American, yes. But my husband … we have a sheep farm on Loch Garry.” Helicopter? Fear fluttered, millions of moths trapped in her stomach, attempting to escape. The monitor beeped faster. “My baby?”
“Dr. Moncrieffe will want to know you’re awake. I’ll tell him.” Isla slipped through the curtain and pulled it closed.
Tears brimmed, memories of the morning forming a knot that rose from her stomach to her chest. It lodged in her throat and pricked, pinecone-sharp. Kieran went to the Laddie Wood after stray sheep. Cell phone service there was patchy at best.
Their honeymoon began in the emergency room in her hometown of Albuquerque, delayed three weeks after the wedding, while they waited for Kieran to recover from a gunshot wound. Bonny grasped the edge of the sheet in her left hand and swiped her eyes, remembering his joy when they discovered she had become pregnant in those joyous first days of their marriage. She tried to warn him the risk was high. Her failed surgeries for endometriosis, the scar tissue, all made pregnancy risky for her and the baby. Were they to lose their miracle child at two and a half months?
How can readers find you on the Internet?Social Media Links:Website: http://normagail.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorNormaGail/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Norma_GailLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-gail-holtman-3b271a42/Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/normagailth/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/normagailwrites/Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7874459.Norma_GailBookBub - https://www.bookbub.com/authors/norma-gailAmazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/Norma-Gail/e/B00ILHXBAK/
Thank You, Norma, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. I’m glad my book arrived, so I can start reading it when I finish what I’m reading now.
Readers, here are book links.Land of My Dreams - https://www.amazon.com/Land-My-Dreams-Norma-Gail-ebook/dp/B01ENKEL02/ Within Golden Bands - https://www.amazon.com/Within-Golden-Bands-Gail-Norma/dp/1941103715/
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June 9, 2020
RANGER TO THE RESCUE - Renae Brumbaugh Green - One Free Book
Bio: Renae Brumbaugh Green is a city-girl-turned-country-diva. She’s married to a handsome country boy named Rick, and she’s mom to four nearly-perfect, nearly-grown children, two rowdy dogs, and some ducks. They live in rural Texas where Renae wears overalls, western boots, and bubblegum pink nail polish. She’s a bestselling author of over 30 books, an award-winning humor columnist, and an online English teacher. In her free time, she can be found leaping tall buildings and rescuing kittens from trees. Or, she’d like to do those things, if she had free time.
Welcome back, Renae. Why do you write the kind of books you do? I write all kinds of books: nonfiction Bible studies, devotionals, historical romance, and children’s books. I really enjoy writing, and I enjoy the creative process. I guess I write whatever’s on my heart at the moment. Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life? Besides my salvation experience, I think the day I met my husband was the happiest day of my life. I can still see him now—gorgeous green eyes, baseball cap, mischievous grin. I don’t know if love at first sight is a thing, but it was definitely hubba-hubba at first sight!
I never believed there was such a thing as love at first sight until I met my husband. We were married 3 months and 3 days later. How has being published changed your life? I don’t think being published has changed my life as much as I once thought it would. I do get paid to write, which is nice, but my life is pretty much the same as it was before I was published.
What are you reading right now? I’m reading several things right now. I’m reading a regency romance by Sally Britton (The Social Tutor), an interesting commentary/study on the apostle Junia, a healthy cookbook, and my Bible.
What is your current work in progress? I’m writing book 3 of The Texas Ranger series, and I’m working on final edits of book 1 of The Stratton Legacy series.
What would be your dream vacation? Somewhere cozy and quiet, with my husband and children, and everyone happy and healthy. For me, it’s not so much about the destination as the people and the peace.
How do you choose your settings for each book? They say to write what you know, so most of my historicals are set in Texas. I’ve lived here all my life (with a brief stint in Louisiana) and I’m familiar with the true-gritty history and people.
A fellow Texan, yea. If you could spend an evening with one person who is currently alive, who would it be and why? A few years ago, I had the honor of meeting and spending some time with Francine Rivers. She’s such a humble, wise person! I’d love to spend another evening with her.
I was able to spend some time with her at an ACFW national conference quite a few years ago. Her humility is one of the first things I saw about her. What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?I actually went to college on a music scholarship. I love music, particularly singing! I also like to decorate my house for each new season.
When I was younger, I decorated my house for each new season. What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it? I often procrastinate. I don’t know why I do that, because once I get started the words tend to flow. When I’m caught in procrastination mode, I tell myself to just write one paragraph. Just one, and then I give myself permission to do something else. Once I write one paragraph, it usually turns into several pages before I stop.
I also battle procrastination, but it’s easier now. What advice would you give to a beginning author? Set a daily word count, and meet your word count every day. It doesn’t have to be brilliant writing. Just write!
Good advice. Tell us about the featured book. Ranger to the Rescue is book two in The Texas Rangers series. It’s a fun sequel that takes some of the main characters from book one and gives us a peek at their story. Here’s the back cover copy:
Amelia Cooper has sworn off lawmen for good.
Now any man who wants to claim the hand of the intrepid reporter had better have a safe job. Like attorney Evan Covington. Amelia is thrilled when the handsome lawyer comes courting. But when the town enlists him as a Texas Ranger, Amelia isn't sure she can handle losing another man to the perils of keeping the peace.Evan never expected his temporary appointment to sink his relationship with Amelia. Or to instantly plunge them headlong into danger. But when Amelia and his sister are both kidnapped, the newly minted lawman must rescue them—if he's to have any chance at love.
Please give us the first page of the book.1881Houston, Texas Amelia Cooper checked her reflection in the glass shop window for the third time before heading up the street to where she knew Evan Covington might be locking up his office for the lunch hour. Not that she was trying to bump into him or anything.
Okay, so maybe she was trying to see him. But what was wrong with that? He was a professional acquaintance. Well, more than an acquaintance. More like a…a friend. After all, hadn’t she helped free him from the gallows and clear his name when he’d been wrongly arrested as a ruthless killer?
Over the last couple of months, since he was set free, he’d set up a law office and drawn quite the business. So what in the world was wrong with her asking to interview him again, this time about his law practice? Readers were curious about what had become of the James Weston Hardy look-alike. And a story in the newspaper surely wouldn’t hurt his business at all. Besides, it would give her a break from the endless society-page drivel Mr. Thomas insisted she write, day in and day out. Evan was no longer exactly a news story, but at least his story wouldn’t contain a recipe or a new fashion trend.
Still, her heart beat a little faster in anticipation of seeing him, and she tried to calm her nerves as she reminded herself to slow down. This was a business opportunity and nothing more.
How can readers find you on the Internet? www.RenaeBrumbaugh.comhttps://www.facebook.com/RenaeBrumbaughWriteshttps://twitter.com/RenaeBrumbaughhttps://www.amazon.com/Renae-Brumbaugh/e/B002H0RGL2
Thank you, Renae, for sharing this book with my blog readers and me. I’m eager to read more about Amelia and Evan. I loved the first book in this series.
Readers, here are links to the book.https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1491191814https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/ranger-to-the-rescue-3https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ranger-to-the-rescue-renae-brumbaugh-green/1135492976?ean=2940163550692
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June 7, 2020
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