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Daily Devotional Series: Genesis

by Kristi Burchfiel

Does a cup of coffee or an energy drink typically start your day? While that may wake you up physically, what are you doing each day to wake up spiritually? How do you find time in your busy, hectic schedule to focus on truth from God's word?





Kristi Burchfiel returns with the second book in The Daily Devotional Series. This book of devotionals through Genesis is designed to provide each day with a quick and simple devotion that can be read in less than 5 minutes. The devotionals focus on one truth from the Bible that a person can take with them, think about, and apply all day long. Each devotional includes the verse from the Bible, a truth from that verse, and a response to pray back to God.



The Daily Devotional Series: Genesis gives readers a brief introduction into using The Daily Devotional Series, a synopsis of the book of Genesis, and then fifty brief devotionals, one for each chapter in the book.



About Kristi Burchfiel

Kristi grew up in Valley Center, Kansas and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She has been married to her husband, D Burchfiel for 13 years, and they have 2 children, Rebekah and Andrew. They currently make their home in Wichita, Kansas where D is the pastor of Southwest Baptist Church. Kristi is the author of applicable Bible studies and devotionals including Without Regrets: A Study of Ecclesiastes and The Daily Devotional Series.



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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

Georgia and Reviews

Here we are in Decatur, GA for the Decatur Book Festival that's going on this week, and let me tell you, this so far is pretty awesome.

Once we were past the traffic jams and we arrived at our hotel, we decided to relax a little. That's why I'm writing this post. Waiting on the hubster to say he's hungry.

On the trip down here, I spent the majority of that time reading. Oh the luxury of not being the driver! The book I was reading, Sell More Books by J. Steve Miller, is quite the awesome book. If you're an author and want to sell more books, look into this book. Well worth the money you invest in it.

But that's not what I wanted to talk about. If you've read my first novel, The Price of Trust and liked it, would you consider posting a review on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble? I would certainly appreciate it if you did that for me!

And, if you're down in Georgia and want to go to an awesome fstival, stop by the emerging authors pavilion Saturday morning around 10 am and listen to my speech. I'd love to see you there.

Remember the Survivors

Who is Nicole B. Simpson?



*One of the MOST INSPIRING AND MOTIVATING ORIENTATION SPEAKERS

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Remember the 9/11 Survivors!



The definition of victim is a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, or other event or action. I am a victim of the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. I worked on the 73rd floor and was still in Tower II on the 44th floor when the building was hit. I understand the unique challenges that survivors have endured. What will it take for people who walked away from the buildings but lost their lives to receive compassion and empathy? Survivors have been ignored. We have suffered mentally, physically and economically. We have had to relive the horrible experience daily for ten years while significant attention has been given to the deceased victim's families and first responders.



As a World Trade Center survivor, I have had a feeling that our country has had almost a decade of misplaced priorities. A war on terrorism with countries that did not bring so much pain to me, a crippled economy which still devastates so many families today and people, just like me, who have been all but forgotten in the fray. Ten years is a long time to be dead emotionally.



This is my public appeal. Please do not tell me that my life doesn't matter. Please do not ignore the fact that I have been victimized and I suffer to this day in vain. Please let me know that America cares about me. I am the survivor. I was in the building and I had to run for my life. I still have nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety and depression. Most importantly, I am one of thousands. September 11, 2001 affected us all but please don't penalize me because I can still breathe or I didn't run into a building but ran out for my safety. After ten years of suffering in silence, I simply want my life back!



This book 9/11/01 A Long Road Toward Recovery represents a survivor's story. During the month of September, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to www.tuesdayschildren.org for the being well/staying well program designed to specifically address the unique needs of a survivor. Please share my story, read our story and tell someone else that we are still standing!



www.nicolebsimpson.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

Lonely Hearts ~ a sweet Christian Romance releases Octo...

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

Free Christian Nook Books

Light of Eidon by Karen Hancock -

Book 1 of Legends of the Guardian King which follows the life of Abramm Kalladorne in his turbulent search for truth and self--a search that will transform him from a sickly, head-in-the-clouds youth to a legendary hero of strength and courage. Set in a world of swords and cloaks, of glittering palaces and mystical temples, of galley ships and ancient, mist-bound cities, his journey illustrates how God pursues and how He uses suffering to mold His children into something greater than was ever thought possible. Written by Karen Hancock, the acclaimed author of Arena.













Love Me If You Must by Nicole Young

A run-down Victorian to renovate, a past to leave behind--who has time for romance...or murder?



Patricia Amble, Tish to her friends, has gotten her life together. She's renovating an old, rambling Victorian house in a small town outside of Detroit, and the fixer-upper should net her a big profit when she resells. Romance is right next door, with two attractive neighbors vying for her affection. But even their persistent attentions can't dispel the sense of unease Tish feels.



Voices whisper out of nowhere . . . and something odd is going on in the basement. Soon, Tish begins to question her decision to buy the old house. When a dead body turns up her own dark secrets make her a prime suspect in the current chaos. And is either of her attractive neighbors really who he says he is? What is going on just under the surface of this sleepy small town? Find out in this engaging debut of the Patricia Amble Mystery series. 







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Monday Night Jihad by Jason Elam, Steve Yohn

After a tour of duty in Afghanistan, Riley Covington is living his dream as a professional linebacker when he comes face-to-face with a radical terrorist group on his own home turf. Drawn into the nightmare around him, Riley returns to his former life as a member of a special ops team that crosses oceans in an attempt to stop the escalating attacks. But time is running out, and it soon becomes apparent that the terrorists are on the verge of achieving their goal: to strike at the very heart of America. 







The Girl from Montana by Grace Livingston Hill

1907. This is the story of a lovable girl upon whom fate has thrust a seemingly unbearable burden of trouble. She is alone in the mountains of Montana and threatened by a man whom she has every cause to hate and fear. Feeling that flight is the only course left, she arms herself, mounts a horse and bravely rides away. Thus begins a trail that finally leads her to the East, and to grandparents of widely divergent social stations. Her experiences with both are novel and sometimes humorous, but through them all she never quite forgets a certain tenderfoot who befriended her for a short time in her lonely journey. She meets him again under most unusual circumstances. Complications have arisen that threaten her future happiness, but in the end fate plays fair. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.





When Night Falls by Margaret Daley

A violent encounter in a deserted parking lot is FBI agent Sam Pierce s only clue to the menace who is stalking child psychologist Jocelyn Gold. A random event? Or a client s revenge? When darkness falls, the danger deepens....

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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

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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

A Family of Their Own ~ Book Review

a Love Inspired ~ Dreams Come True romance







Kelsey Rhodes wasn't looking for love. She was too busy, to say the least. But when handsome single father, Ross enters her life, she soon finds it wasn't by accident.



After his wife's death, Ross must handle the growing stress of his daughter's rampant emotions and heart disease on his own. A pre-teen on the cusp of womanhood, he wonders how he's going to make it without a woman's gentle guidance.



And Kelsey must fight her own demons. Years after her husband's infidelity and subsequent abandonment, she must struggle on her own and battle her daughter's brain tumors - trusting doesn't come easily when Ross steps into her life. With two very sick girls, is it wrong for them to hope for a future together? Or is this God's plan?



My thoughts ~

I enjoyed this book. Ms. Martin doesn't sugarcoat these girls' medical issues and paint them as little angels with no feelings or bad attitudes. They behave like regular pre-teens, complete with the rolling of the eyes and cattiness toward their peers. I especially enjoyed watching Ross teach Kelsey that not every man is going to behave as her ex husband did. The most difficult thing about the book was how Kelsey endeavored to forgive her scoundrel of a husband and it was difficult for me to read his attempt at a lame apology. However, the author did a great job in capturing Kelsey's struggle and the important lesson of forgiveness was there and believable.



*This review is my own opinion. I am not obligated to give a positive review.*



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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

Free Kindle eBooks ~ week of August 21

See that Kindle down there? Guess what? You can WIN one on November 1st. Uh huh. No joke. You'll find the details HERE!







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A Kiss of Adventure by Catherine Palmer



Invisible - An Ivy Malone Mystery by Lorena McCourtney



Relentless by Robin Parrish



Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson



Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Whitson



The Frontiersman's Daughter by Laura Frantz



The Vigilante's Bride by Yvonne Harris



Stuck in the Middle by Virginia Smith



Tugger's Down by Tommie Lyn



*This is in no wise a recommendation as I have not read all these books. Download at your own discretion*







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

New Release Alert!

I'm excited to let you know my sweet Christian romance novel, Lonely Hearts, will be released in the end of October of this year. So! In honor of that, I'm going to have a book launch on NOVEMBER 1st with some AWESOME giveaways and lots of FREE eGifts. Prizes and eGifts include, a Nook, Kindle, Audiobook, chapter excerpts from some extremely talented authors, and anything else I can find to give away. So! Stay tuned, tell your friends, and babysit your computer on November 1st for YOUR chance to win.



One lonely mother. Two matchmaking kids. Three eligible bachelors and some very yummy apple pie…









Becky Callis is the widowed mother of two, trying to make ends meet. Moving to a new town, things get a little complicated when her mischievous children think she's been lonely far too long and try to take romantic matters into their own hands.



Scott Boone seems to be everything their mother could like. Handsome and friendly, Scott makes his interest in Becky clear ~ even though she's older. Is he the handsome, debonair cowboy Becky needs, or just a rake looking for another notch in his belt?



Jack and Becky have been friends since childhood. When they're reunited years after their lives have taken very different paths, this lonely preacher begins to wonder if God has brought her back into his life for a reason.



Pearce Morgan is a single parent raising his young daughter after his wife deserts them. Divorced and disillusioned, an unlikely friendship arises between him and Becky when his shy daughter decides she loves Becky and her kids.



True love is more complicated than it looks.













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

John 3:16 Book Tour Guest ~ Rose McCauley

Where are you right now (LVR, DR, Bathroom) and what are you wearing? You have to tell the truth. :)

RM: I'm in my dining room which is where my computer I write on is located. I am wearing worn out pink sweats and a white tee shirt with a picture of a pink rose on it and blue houseshoes with pink flowers on them! I can't believe I am color-coordinated and I didn't even try! It's nice to work at home and be comfortable and not have to plan what I am going to wear!



What is something that very few people know about you?

RM: I took violin lessons in second grade and played "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" in the end of the year recital, but have never done anything with it since!



What is your favorite material item that you own?

RM: My grandmother's Bible which my siblings passed on to me after our mother's death



What do you do to unwind and relax?

RM: walk, read, scrapbook, play free cell (but I limit myself to 2 games a day!)



What are your expectations for your book?

RM: This novella is a mostly happy, fun read. It also shares a Christmas tradition we did with our own family years ago. So, I hope it will encourage everyone who reads it to look at Christmas though the eyes of a child, and to inspire them to make Christmas better for others.









What dreams have been realized as a result of your writing?

RM: Having my first published fiction in this book is a dream come true, but another dream realized that I never thought of when first starting my writing journey was all the wonderful Christian authors I have met in person and how enriched my life has been from their writings and friendship and encouragment.



Do you have any upcoming appearances that you would like to share with us?

RM: I have several booksignings lined up for this fall. Two are very special to me. The first weekend in Nov. I will be travelling from KY to GA to sign books in the town in which my fictional story is set--Monticello, GA! Then the next weekend I will be signing at Portland Christian School in Louisville, KY, my alma mater!



If you could leave your readers with one bit of wisdom, what would you want it to be?

RM: To let God help you lose yourself in others instead of dwelling on yourself.



If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

RM: I don't think so, due to the wonderful critique partners and editor I have.



Do you remember how your interest in writing originated?

RM: I've always loved reading and writing and was editor of my HS newspaper. I also loved to make up stories and act them out with dolls and paperdolls, so now I do it with words on paper!



Would you like to share a little about your current work in progress?

RM: It is based on a true story I heard a revival minister mention about ten years ago, so it has really stuck with me! Perhaps the first chapter of your book?



Where can people find you?

RM: I am on Facebook, and have a website www.rosemccauley.com and blog www.rosemccauley.blogspot.com I hope all reading this will stop by for a visit!



Friends, Rose has graciously offered a signed book to one lucky winner! Only thing is, you won't get your book until September. As soon as they are in her hands, she'll get yours out! Leave a comment for your chance to win!

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Drawing ends ~ September 1st!