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Come Celebrate With Me!

Yes, the day has finally arrived! The official launch of Lonely Hearts is here! For official fun ~ head over to www.booksbyamanda.com ~ before these great deals are gone forever!








Here's what we're going to do today.

Besides babysitting this computer, chatting with old and new friends, having periodic giveaways, and lots of cyber cookies, we're going to everyone who purchases Lonely Hearts through Amazon.com TODAY ONLY no less than 29 FREE eGifts. That's right, 29!




And no, these aren't just any little eGifts, these are the real deal from great authors like, Eddie Snipes, Darlene Shortridge, Lisa Tortorello, Kristi Burchfiel, Elaine Littau, Lorilyn Roberts, Kimberley Payne, and MORE! But you'll also have the chance to WIN a Nook, Kindle, or iPod Shuffle ~ how fun is that?!









Watch through to the end and you'll see some exciting news! ;)












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So, head on over to www.booksbyamanda.com for the complete details!




1. Blog about this giveaway or about my book launch

Share about this on Facebook

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4. Friend me on Facebook & leave me a comment.

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5. Purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st.

Enter your confirmation number in the box provided on launch day

and gain

+20 Entries




Contest Ends 12:01am November 2nd




*1st place winner gets first choice

*2nd place winner chooses next

*3rd place winner gets remaining prize




**Winners will be notified by EMAIL and MUST

respond within 48 hours, or new winners

will be chosen!**

**If winner is not a US resident, a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card will be given instead**





Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Get *Free* Gifts when...

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...when you purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st!Great Authors Include:Eddie SnipesDarlene ShortridgeLisa TortorelloElaine LittauJessica ZondervanJoyce SchneiderShelley HitzLorilyn Roberts...and More!





Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Release Party Announcement!

You could win a Nook ~ Kindle ~ iPod Shuffle!





In honor of my upcoming release on Nov 1st, I'm giving away a Nook, Kindle, & iPod Shuffle to some pretty lucky people.

All you have to do is...



1. Blog or post about my book launch for Lonely Hearts on Facebook.

+2 Entries per post (2 times per day)



2. Follow this blog via GFC, or follow me on Twitter

(leave me a comment!)

+2 Entry



3. Tweet this:

RT @amandastephan is giving away a Nook, Kindle, & iPod! Details here! http://www.booksbyamanda.com

+2 Entries



4. Friend me on Facebook & leave me a comment.

+2 Entries



5. Purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st.

Enter your confirmation number in the box provided on my website on launch day

and gain

+10 Entries

6. Afraid of forgetting or missing the party? Pre-Order Lonely Hearts from me and still earn the +10 Entries!







VIP Pre-Order
Lonely Hearts $11.00




Contest Ends 12:01am November 2nd*1st place winner gets first choice of prize*2nd place winner chooses next*3rd place wins remaining

**Winners will be notified by EMAIL & MUST respond  within 48 hours or new winners chosen**

**If winner is not a US resident, a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card will be given instead**






Purchase Lonely Hearts on November 1st and receive these FREE eGifts...














Free eGifts available ONLY Nov. 1st!

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Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Bumpity Bump...

A man was walking home alone late one foggy night, when

behind him he hears:









BUMP...




BUMP...




BUMP...




Walking faster, he looks back and through the fog he makes out the image of an upright casket banging its way down the middle of the street toward him.









BUMP...




BUMP...




BUMP...




Terrified, the man begins to run toward his home, the casket bouncing quickly behind him









FASTER...




FASTER...




BUMP...




BUMP...




BUMP...




He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him.

However, the casket crashes through his door, with the lid of the casket clapping




clappity-BUMP...




clappity-BUMP...




clappity-BUMP...




on his heels, the terrified man runs.


















Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, the man locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps.

With a loud CRASH the casket breaks down the door.

Bumping and clapping toward him.







The man screams and reaches for something, anything,

but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup!









Desperate, he throws the cough syrup at the casket...

and...ready?













The coffin stops!













Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

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...when you purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st!Great Authors Include:Eddie SnipesDarlene ShortridgeLisa TortorelloElaine LittauJessica ZondervanJoyce SchneiderShelley HitzLorilyn Roberts...and More!



Get EXTRA entries to win a

Nook

Kindle

iPod Shuffle!



1. Blog about this giveaway or about my book launch Share about this on Facebook(if sharing on Facebook, be sure to use my name Amanda Stephan so I can credit you your points!)+2 Entries (1 each per day)

2. Follow my blog via GFC orFollow me on Twitter(leave me a comment!)+2 Entries (each)

3. Tweet this:RT @amandastephan is giving away a Nook, Kindle, & iPod! Details here! http://www.booksbyamanda.com+2 Entries

4. Friend me on Facebook & leave me a comment.+2 Entries

5. Purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st.Enter your confirmation number in the box provided on launch dayand gain+10 Entries

6. Pre-Order Lonely Hearts from ME & still earn +10 Entries!



Contest Ends 12:01am November 2nd

*1st place winner gets first choice*2nd place winner chooses next*3rd place winner gets remaining prize

**Winners will be notified by EMAIL and MUSTrespond within 48 hours, or new winnerswill be chosen!****If winner is not a US resident, a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card will be given instead**



Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

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Fit for Faith by Kim Payne ~ Book Launch!

[image error] Kimberley Payne, author and speaker, is launching her book Fit for Faith - 7 weeks to improved spiritual & physical health on Tuesday, October 11th at Amazon.com.  You can help Kimberley achieve 'best seller' status by purchasing the book at Amazon.com OCTOBER 11th!




About the book:




This book unites physical health and spiritual health through a 7-week program to lose weight and develop a deeper relationship with God. It is a reference on cardiovascular exercise, strength training, prayer, healthy eating, Bible study, flexibility exercise and journal writing.




About the Author:




Kimberley Payne is a motivational speaker and author. Her writings relate raising a family, pursuing a healthy lifestyle, and everyday experiences to building a relationship with God. Through her work, Kimberley hopes to inspire women to live happier, healthier lives that glorify God. Kimberley is a former personal trainer and has worked in the designing and counselling fields of weight control, stress management, self esteem improvement and wellness programs. She enjoys recreational activities with her husband and two children near Peterborough, Ontario. You can visit her website at www.kimberleypayne.com







Bonus!

Buy Fit for Faith – 7 weeks to improved spiritual & physical on Tuesday, October 11th and receive loads of FREE gifts from many generous supporters.




Sample chapters, Bible studies, short stories, and children's books from acclaimed, best selling and debut Christian authors.




All if you buy your copy of Fit for Faith – 7 weeks to improved spiritual & physical health  at Amazon.com on October 11th 2011! 




These free gifts are valid on Tuesday, October 11th  only.



Disclaimer:

This Best Seller book launch has been coordinated with the help of the John 3:16 Marketing Network and many other generous supporters. The free gifts are deliverable electronically over the Internet or by email by individual authors and supporters. They are not in any way associated with, nor deliverable by, Amazon.com 











Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

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Do you want to be more healthy?

Great! Let me introduce you to Kimberley Payne, author of Fit for Faith.



* Kimberley Payne is having a Book Launch on October 11th. Purchase Fit for Faith from Amazon.com on October 11th and receive *free* eGifts!*



Fit for Faith – 7 weeks to improved spiritual & physical health

by Kimberley Payne









Are you looking for balance in your life? Believing that prayer, Bible study and journal writing are to the spirit what exercise, healthy eating and stretching are to the body, this workbook unites physical health and spiritual health through a 7-week program to lose weight and develop a deeper relationship with God. This workbook is a motivational tool to empower women to improve their physical and spiritual health to live balanced, whole and joyous lives that glorify God.



How was the idea for the book born?

Although I was born and raised within the church, it wasn't until I attended a Christian women's retreat that I realized how much I had compartmentalized my life: family in one corner, work in another; finances here, health there, faith over there. I began to see that my faith shouldn't be kept partitioned off from the rest of my life in a storage trunk. Instead, it needed to be intertwined with all the parts of my life. If I was going to follow Him as my Lord, God wanted me to include Him in everything and that included my health & fitness.



What authority do you have to write this book?

I (am) certified as a Weight Instructor through the YMCA, then went on to certify as an Aerobics Instructor through A.C.E., then went on to certify as a Personal Fitness through Can-Fit-Pro.



There are many fitness books on the market. How is Fit for Faith any different?

Fit for Faith makes no assumptions about the reader's spiritual walk. All levels, whether a new Christian or a mature Christian, can benefit from this program. It is a program for a new Christian who wants to learn about prayer, journal writing and Bible study in the comfort of their own home, but a mature Christian can still be refreshed in their faith and re-commit to a daily relationship with God. It is motivating with inspiring reflections included each day and Christian truths set forth in a non-threatening manner.



Fit for Faith makes no assumptions about the activity level of the reader. All levels, whether a sedentary individual or a seasoned athlete, can benefit from this program. It emphasizes overall health, not just weight loss. Expertise and professionalism are provided throughout the program in easy-to-read "fit tips" and goal-planning assistance. The program includes strategies that empower people to make small changes in their daily routines to improve the quality of their life.



Fit for Faith is a well-rounded balanced program that follows the stages of change and so inspires confidence and builds esteem.



What is your purpose in writing this book?

The purpose in writing is to share knowledge from the health and fitness field and to demonstrate that partnership with God always leads to success, in every area of life. It is designed with the message of the gospel at its heart.



What is involved in the 7-week program?

The Fit for Faith program starts with developing an action plan that includes exploring benefits and success strategies of exercising, feeding, and stretching the body and the spirit. Then, the reader moves into implementing the plan through a daily program of prayer, Bible study and tracking of healthy habits. Each week is capped with a review that is a natural lead into the next week.



Can the book be used in a group setting?

Fit for Faith is a simple workbook to support a person through their day. It is designed for individuals to participate on their own at any hour, and any where. However, the workbook is extremely versatile and has proven success as a group program. Leader's Notes are available to work within a group setting that can also be used as an outreach program within a church or workplace.



What are the benefits of the program?

It's like having your own personal trainer, without the cost. There is a ton of useful information that helps the reader wade through the myths and misconceptions that are out there.



It's an awareness program. The reader is accountable to record their activities, and this helps to recognize where their strengths are and what areas they need to improve.



It's a lifestyle change. Over the 7 weeks, the reader will gain habits that last a lifetime.



Do you offer workshops/presentations based on the book?

Yes, my main three presentations are:



Fit for Prayer

Learn how to fit prayer and physical activity into your daily routine

This workshop unites physical health and spiritual health to lose weight and develop a deeper relationship with God. In this highly interactive session, you will gain insight into how to incorporate prayer and fitness into your daily round.



Food for thought

Find out how to nourish your body and spirit through healthy eating and Bible study

Just as eating healthy foods nourishes your body, Bible study nourishes your spirit. You will learn practical suggestions and scriptural guidance to achieve your goals. Feel the joy of a healthier and more spiritually fit life.



Flex your Spirit

Discover a new way to express yourself with God through journal writing and stretching

Taking care of yourself physically is one way to honor God with your body. Your thoughts and emotions directly influence your physical health. Learn how to recharge your physical and emotional health through stretching activities for your body and spirit.



Where else can we find you on the Internet?

Website: www.kimberleypayne.com

Blog: www.fitforfaith.blogspot.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/FitForFaith

Facebook: Kimberley Payne, author & speaker http://tinyurl.com/3fymrmp

YouTube: Fit4Faith channel http://tinyurl.com/3jnjpkp



To your health!





About the Book:



Do you want to feel better?

This book is for every person who wants a balanced approach to health and weight loss,

while improving his or her spiritual walk with God.



You will discover how easy it is to:



Become more physically active

Use the clear advice on goal-planning and exercise guidelines to set up a program for active living. Apply the plan to your health through a home fitness test and three easy-to-follow strength training programs.



Improve your prayer life.

Learn the basics to get you started. Follow simple steps to an active prayer life.



Make healthy eating a habit

Learn the secrets of eating well. Discover nutrition guidelines and hands-on, action-oriented strategies.



Read and study the Bible

Rely more on God to help you make changes in your lifestyle. Learn simple Bible study strategies to apply to your day.



Stretch your body

Find out about proper flexibility exercises and tips on stretching. Then apply them to your daily health routine.



Write a journal entry

Discover a new way to express yourself and communicate with God on a more intimate level.



Dispel common myths

Learn the facts surrounding more than 40 health and fitness myths.



This program has shown people how to improve physical and spiritual health.

You can improve your health too!



This book unites physical health and spiritual health through a 7-week program to lose weight and develop a deeper relationship with God. It is a reference on cardiovascular exercise, strength training, prayer, healthy eating, Bible study, flexibility exercise and journal writing.



Health/Diet/Christian Living



What people are saying...



"This program was not only a lot of fun, it was supportive and very well put together. This time I met my usual roadblocks with ease and satisfaction."

J. Lancaster, Therapist



"In Fit for Faith, Kimberley Payne offered me no quick fixes or tricks for weight loss. Instead, this program caused me to consider my lifestyle and apply godly principles, nutritional wisdom and scriptural guidance to achieve my goals. Fit for Faith gave me the freedom to experience the joy of a healthier and more spiritually fit life."

G. Belec, Freelance Writer, Children's Author & Private Tutor



Prayer, Bible study & journal writing are to the spirit what exercise, healthy eating and stretching are to the body.





About the Author:

Kimberley J. Payne is a motivational speaker, writer and author. Through her work, Kimberley inspires people to live happier, healthier lives that glorify God. Kimberley is a former Certified Personal Trainer and has worked for 10 years counselling individuals on weight control, stress management, self-esteem improvement and overall wellness. She enjoys recreational activities with her husband and two children in Ontario, Canada.



Whether you are trying to lose weight or improve your spiritual life, you will refer to this program again and again. This book will empower you to be a healthier, happier you.



www.kimberleypayne.com
















Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Win a Nook!

Win a Nook ~ Kindle ~ iPod Shuffle!



Free eGifts good ONLY November 1st!
www.booksbyamanda.com


I'm having a book launch on November 1st, and I want to share my excitement with you!

What's the best way to get people excited about something? Have a GIVEAWAY, of course!


So in honor of my upcoming release, I'm giving away a Nook, Kindle, & iPod Shuffle to some pretty lucky people.

All you have to do is...



1. Blog or post about my book launch for Lonely Hearts on Facebook.

+2 Entries per post (2 times per day)



2. Follow this blog via GFC, or follow me on Twitter

(leave me a comment!)

+2 Entry



3. Tweet this:

RT @amandastephan is giving away a Nook, Kindle, & iPod! Details here! http://www.booksbyamanda.com

+2 Entries



4. Friend me on Facebook & leave me a comment.

+2 Entries



5. Purchase Lonely Hearts from Amazon.com on November 1st.

Enter your confirmation number in the box provided on my website on launch day

and gain

+10 Entries



Contest Ends 12:01am November 2nd



Purchase Lonely Hearts on November 1st and receive LOTS of FREE eGifts!







Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Gold Earrings Book Launch

I had the pleasure of meeting Diane Tatum one afternoon at Barnes & Noble, and it was such a delight. Not only did I meet with another author, but I made a very good friend. Enjoy!



Hi Diane, thank you for being here today!



Tell us a little about yourself.

I've been writing since elementary school. Gold Earrings is my first novel.I grew up in north St. Louis county, in Missouri. My husband Ken is from Nashville. We have 2 adult sons and daughters-in-love. We lived in Newport News, VA, while Ken worked at NASA/Langley for 12 years before we moved to Tullahoma, TN, 14 years ago. We love to travel and have been to Canada, England, Wales, Scotland, and France.



Diane... that's so wonderful, and I'm jealous! One day perhaps I'll get to travel further than Canada, but right now, it's not looking like it'll be anytime soon!



Where did you get the idea for your story, Gold Earrings?

I actually was on the school bus headed to high school on a dreary, rainy day. I wrote a short story with the main characters on a muddy street in frontier Missouri. Eventually it evolved into this Christian historical romance novel.



What is one thing you would like readers to take away from your story?

Gold Earrings is about not judging people by their outward appearance or family background.



Are you working on any more books?

Oh, yes! Ken encouraged me to quit teaching in order to write on my books! I kept coming up with good ideas for books, writing on them to document my inspiration, and saving them in spiral notebooks or on my computer. This second novel, which is nearly complete, is part of an historical series. A Time to Choose is set during the Civil War and has a reference to a family member and Civil War incident from Gold Earrings. The third is Colonial Dream, an American Revolution tale.



Where can readers find you?

Blog: http://tatumlight-tatumsthoughts4today.blogspot.com/

email: tatumlight@gmail.com

Facebook: Diane Elaine Tatum and Gold Earrings

twitter: @DianeTatum

Websites: http://dianeetatumwriter.weebly.com

http://webpages.charter.net/dktatum







We're going to be hosting her for her book launch on October 4th, where if you purchase her novel from Amazon.com on that day, you'll receive LOTS of FREE egifts! So come back for more details on October 4th!



Here's a little about her book, Gold Earrings:

Daughter of a bordello madame and an Italian captain of the seas, Angelina Mercy longs for a new life, free from the condemnation associated with her mother's home in Boston. A former navy man, Jonathan Thomson has accepted God's call and become a minister of a small congregation. Adrift from his Yankee heritage in the Missouri plains, Jonathan longs for a family of his own. Pursuing Alice, the daughter of the town's wealthy patron, Jonathan believes he can tame her wild ways and accomplish more as a preacher once so established. When Angelina's guardian and Jonathan's seminary professor learns of Jonathan's misguided intentions, he seeks out a solution to aid both individuals, providing a new home for Angelina in St. Joseph, and Angelina and Jonathan are brought together with a strong initial attraction. Can Jonathan ignore Angelina's Gold Earrings, a constant reminder of the implications of her less than pristine parentage? And will Alice succeed in keeping Jonathan from Angelina? The resilient heroine of Diane E. Tatum's novel will inspire you in this touching tale of love against the odds.









Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com

Thomas Blubaugh - Historical Fiction Writer

Night of the Cossack

Read the First Chapter!



Night of the Cossack is a compelling adventure by Tom Blubaugh about a teenager who is forced to grow up quickly. The main character, Nathan Hertzfield faces many life or death situations during his saga. Join Nathan on his exhilarating journey through parts of Russia and Europe during the early 1900's. Don't miss the adventure and suspense in the riveting story, Night of the Cossack.

• Published April 2011

• Bound by Faith Publishers

• Softback, ISBN 978-0-9829029-2-9

• 256 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 x .64



About the Author:



My mother was a writer. She came close to being published, but never made it. Strange, but she didn't encourage me to write or read. At age 15 I was writing poetry that I hoped would become lyrics and would be picked up by some of the rock and roll artists of my day--Elvis, Ricky Nelson, Buddy Holly, etc. The comic books ads lured me with the coupons "turn your poetry into lyrics." They were scams and always wanted money. I didn't have any. With the fading of that dream, I didn't write until I was 28 and then it was non-fiction for denominational magazines and business publications. I self-published a book in 1974 in conjunction with my ministry of holding bus ministry seminars for churches. In 2009, I co-wrote a devotional journal, The Great Adventure, under contract with Barbour Publishing. In April, 2011, my first historical fiction was published by Bound by Faith Publishers. I am busy marketing this book at this time. I love speaking to middle and high school creative writing classes and writing groups. I want to encourage them to exercise their God given talent of writing.



Where to find Tom:

Website

Authors Den

Twitter

Facebook Author Page

Facebook Personal Page



Where to buy Night of the Cossack





Barnes & NobleLonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance
releases October, 2011!
Purchase your copy on Amazon.com November 1st
and receive LOTS of great eGifts! Details Here ~
http://www.booksbyamanda.com