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September 14, 2016
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Deputy Miles Carr has his hands full trying to keep the peace in Dodge City and find a local shopkeeper’s killer. When his inquiries lead him to the door of Addie Reid’s photography studio, he finds himself more than a little distracted. Does this beauty hold the clue to the killer’s identity?
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September 13, 2016
If I Were A Prostitute ...
I never dreamed I would empathize with a prostitute
, or even find myself in her shoes, so to say. I viewed her in all of her wicked sordidness. Stained and soiled by the mark of numerous men, selling herself to the highest bidder, perhaps with pride and certainly with an instinct of survival. Survival. Perhaps Rahab sought it in the only form she knew how, but then what have I prostituted myself to? Maybe not men, but it could be a myriad of things ranging from career to fortune to vanity to pride to safety. Safety. I believe that if I were to define my most important ambition in life, I would have to write “safety” at the top of my list.I once described to a friend that I needed to have all my “ducks in a row” in life. “Since when do ducks swim in a row?” I was asked. “Well, my ducks do – and they quack on demand too.” I sincerely believe that at one point, Rahab had her ducks in a row. She provided for her own safety by sacrificing a part of herself. I do that too. My sacrifice is my sanity, for the sake of planning and scheming and worrying about the next big change, and even small change, in my life. But then, something, Someone threatened her – and my - sense of survival in a way that caused a tsunami to overtake her ducks and drown them, feathers, quacks and all.
The city of Jericho was surrounded by a wall so fortified that the cities’ own endurance was rarely questioned. It was a powerhouse so unshakable that the gods themselves could not pass through. It was the ultimate wall of safety and survival, and the smart people lived behind its security. Until the wind blew stories of a God so gigantic and colossal that suddenly the walls were scrawny in comparison. Those who lived in Jericho lived in denial of an inevitable confrontation. Would their walls hold? No one dared to consider this. Except Rahab. Here the lone prostitute entertained men while entertaining musings of the God of Israel. Did she dare to wonder about God while she welcomed a man to her bed? The ungodliness of such a thing strikes me as a sharp contrast to my life until I pause and consider … do I even dare to wonder about God as I welcome my own means of self-created survival into my soul ?
As she mused, she grew convinced that the God of Israel was not a God to be challenged. Perhaps, one morning, Rahab stepped to her balcony that overlooked the wall of Jericho and had visions of it crumbling to the ground. Were I Rahab, I would have begun to scheme. And I do. My wall of Jericho and my means of continued existence, whatever it may be, is my sanctuary and protection. It’s whatever I hold in this life to be my means of fortification and if it is threatened, I take to my table like Rahab takes to hers and begin to map out multiple escape routes. The Israelites and their God are coming. They are looming in the distance, threatening my walls, threatening my way of life and promising that a drastic change, a shift of power is on the horizon.
I don’t know that Rahab expected the knock on her door, or the Israelites spies hidden on her rooftop, or the deceitful web she would weave when questioned about their whereabouts. I do know that somewhere in the course of hearing about the God of Israel and her first visit with the Israelites, Rahab made a decision that would forever change her life. It would be marked in scarlet red.
This decision was unplanned, unexpected, unrealistic, and unadvised. This decision was to reach out and grasp hold of faith. Faith in stories of a God she had not experienced personally. Faith in a dream of a God so immense He could tear down the very walls around her that spoke of power and make them minuscule in His wake. Faith in a God that would rip from her the very existence she’d carved out for herself. Faith in a God that would demand that He be in charge of her survival and safety .
“…swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure a sign that you … will save us from death.”
Her entreaty to the Israelite spies begged for security that she could put her faith in. A sure sign. Something tangible that she could hold onto. A plan. A promise.
“Our lives for your lives!” they cried. “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window.”
Did her look of faith waver? Did her expectant smile droop in disappointment? I think mine would have. I want to rave, “thanks a lot. I’m willing to trust You and you give me a scarlet cord in return? Way to go, God. A piece of cloth? A rope? A bright red woven cord? Where’s the military strategy in that? War is coming! You’re threatening to tear my walls down and I’m asking that You at least let me survive it! Give me some assurance here … my life is at stake!”
So, what’s my recourse? I’ll take the scarlet cord, hang it from my window and then think up my next line of defense. A means to fortify my walls. An escape plan. Two, three, four, five escape plans, for goodness' sakes. Just in case God screws up. I’ll pack my bags. I’m ready to run and I know where I’m going, and if that route gets blocked I have an alternate map in mind for a different road on which to flee …
With startling clarity, I believe Rahab understood, much quicker than I. There are no cries of protest. No rampages of outrage. She immediately replies, “ ‘Agreed. Let it be as you say.’ So she sent them away … and she tied the scarlet cord in the window .” No question. No argument. Just immediate obedience. Just tie that cord in the window and sit back and wait? Really, Rahab, really. I sigh and squirm as I consider this. Rahab, the prostitute, and her faith, shame me .
I have experienced God in a personal way. I can write pages upon pages of ways He has proven His greatness in my life. Rahab has only heard the stories of others and yet without question, this sinful survivalist wraps that scarlet cord in her window, gathers her family to her, and waits to watch the walls fall down in complete faith that God will not fail her.
Just a scarlet cord. Just a submissive admission of her inability to survive in the face of God and a dependence on His mercy. Oh, that I would imitate the life of that prostitute. That I would hang the scarlet cord that my Lord asks me to hang. That I would watch Him tear down my walls of protection, and shake my foundation, and press on me with His mighty and dangerous Person. Then, in the dust and the rubble and the war cries, as the trumpets blare and the pressure becomes too great, I will see that waving scarlet rope and I will know His presence. My weakness held in the grip of the all-powerful God of the Israelites. And, when the dust settles and shows the wreckage of my city at my feet, I will see I am still standing, still breathing. I will know that my life was held in the Hands of the Almighty and that He spared me in return for my faith. Oh, what a Holy God who demands that His power be known and my weakness be plastered in public for all mankind to see. Tie the scarlet cord around my neck! Remind me daily of my open armed, unplanned faith in a God whose Majesty confounds the most brilliant of men.
“But Joshua spared Rahab the prostitute …and she lives among the Israelites to this day.”
In the end, Rahab found her survival and safety in the hands of the God of Israel and she planted her walls there until the day she died. I can only imagine that as she left the destroyed city of Jericho behind, the smell of death and the putrid agony of her memories were set aside. The burden of creating a means for her own survival had been handed off to the only One capable of properly managing it. The only sure means of security. Her Lord. As she stepped forward she looked over her shoulder and up to the window of the home she’d once made her fortress. In the stillness, the war was over and God had willed her to survive. And the breeze blew, and the scarlet cord waved in triumph .
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Professional coffee drinker & ECPA/Publisher's Weekly best-selling author, Jaime Jo Wright resides in the hills of Wisconsin writing spirited turn-of-the-century romance stained with suspense. Coffee fuels her snarky personality. She lives in Neverland with her Cap’n Hook who stole her heart and will not give it back, their little fairy TinkerBell, and a very mischievous Peter Pan. The foursome embark on scores of adventure that only make her fall more wildly in love with romance and intrigue.Jaime lives in dreamland, exists in reality, and invites you to join her adventures atjaimejowright.com.
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September 12, 2016
9/11: Where Were You When...?
The twin towers fell.
The world was hushed.
The tears rushed.
Where were you when it all came down?
The crumbling sounds all around.
The air filled, smoke and choking the only sound.
Unbelief at our innocence crushed.
Life so free, suddenly grieved.
Where were you when it all came down?
I remember, remember well.
His small hand in mine, Momma, what fell?
The airwaves with voices trembled.
The skies silenced, the jet streams no appearance made.
A nation knelt in prayer, hushed yet loud grief crying.
Where were you when it all came down?
Fifteen years have passed, and everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news of the twin towers falling on 9/11/2001.
Ben was in kindergarten. I'd taken him that morning. We were to go with the kids to the airport for a field trip to meet a lady pilot who was 90 years old. It was immediately cancelled, as all airports were closed and flights grounded. We shielded the little children from the horrific terrible sights. I left the school, turned on the radio and listened to live calls coming over the airways from New York. Pain was in the air over the entire nation.
In the children's scrap books, we made a memorial page to remember.
Interestingly, I had found memorabilia from the day before the world changed: a bedtime prayer I wrote for Ben while I was working evening shift, and a journal entry from Emily.
September 11, 2001 marks a moment in time from which we can never go back.
We forever live in a post 9/11 world.
But what can never be taken from the people, is the choice that Helen Keller reminds us--to overcome despite the loss and suffering.
May the world be filled once more with love, and overcoming of evil and suffering.
God bless those who lost family and loved ones.
Where were you?
How will you remember?
-------------Blog post by Anne Love-
Writer of Historical Romance inspired by her family roots.
Nurse Practitioner by day.
Wife, mother, writer by night.
Coffee drinker--any time.
Find me at: www.anneloveauthor.com
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The world was hushed.
The tears rushed.
Where were you when it all came down?
The crumbling sounds all around.
The air filled, smoke and choking the only sound.
Unbelief at our innocence crushed.
Life so free, suddenly grieved.
Where were you when it all came down?
I remember, remember well.
His small hand in mine, Momma, what fell?
The airwaves with voices trembled.
The skies silenced, the jet streams no appearance made.
A nation knelt in prayer, hushed yet loud grief crying.
Where were you when it all came down?
Fifteen years have passed, and everyone remembers where they were when they heard the news of the twin towers falling on 9/11/2001.
Ben was in kindergarten. I'd taken him that morning. We were to go with the kids to the airport for a field trip to meet a lady pilot who was 90 years old. It was immediately cancelled, as all airports were closed and flights grounded. We shielded the little children from the horrific terrible sights. I left the school, turned on the radio and listened to live calls coming over the airways from New York. Pain was in the air over the entire nation.
In the children's scrap books, we made a memorial page to remember.
Interestingly, I had found memorabilia from the day before the world changed: a bedtime prayer I wrote for Ben while I was working evening shift, and a journal entry from Emily.
September 11, 2001 marks a moment in time from which we can never go back.
We forever live in a post 9/11 world.
But what can never be taken from the people, is the choice that Helen Keller reminds us--to overcome despite the loss and suffering.
May the world be filled once more with love, and overcoming of evil and suffering.
God bless those who lost family and loved ones.
Where were you?
How will you remember?
-------------Blog post by Anne Love-
Writer of Historical Romance inspired by her family roots.
Nurse Practitioner by day.
Wife, mother, writer by night.
Coffee drinker--any time.
Find me at: www.anneloveauthor.com
Find me on:FacebookFind me on: PinterestFind me on: Goodreads
Find me on: Twitter
Find me on: Instagram
September 9, 2016
Interview & #Giveaway with @JaimeJoWright
It's been a crazy fun week of giveaways here at the CCC BLOG! Today is no different! Jaime was interviewed and is giving away a copy of the California Gold Rush Romance Collection!! Don't miss out! Head over and enter, plus find out why Jaime doesn't cry over her characters, what book changed her life, and who her favorite go-to authors are right now for her reading pleasure!!thrilled to visit a fellow author's blog this week and they're giving away a copy of her
http://catheswanson.com/jaime-jo-wright/
September 8, 2016
September Love Inspired Historical Releases
It's been a fun week celebrating the release of my September Love Inspired Historical, A Mother in the Making. The early reviews are warming my heart, and it's so amazing to know that there are others outside my close friends and family reading my novel.
Today I'd like to celebrate with all the September Love Inspired Historical Authors. Below are blurbs from their books, as well as bios about each author. At the end, be sure to enter the Rafflecopter to win a copy of one of the books. There will be four winners!!
Texas Cinderella by Winnie Griggs
In Search of a Groom
After a life of drudgery on her family's farm, Cassie Lynn Vickers relishes her freedom working in town as a paid companion for feisty Mrs. Flanagan. When her father suddenly demands she come home, she has no choice. Unless she can find a husband. If only she could convince handsome town newcomer Riley Walker to marry her…
Riley is on the run. He's desperate to keep his niece and nephew safe from his crooked half brother. But a delay in Turnabout, Texas, shows him everything he didn't know he was missing: home, family—and Cassie Lynn. Can he find a way to become her Prince Charming…and build a real family with the children and Cassie Lynn?
About Winnie:
Winnie Griggs learned the art of storytelling as a child when she and her siblings spent countless hours exploring the overgrown area around her South Louisiana home, building forts, stalking big game and keeping watch for pirate ships on the nearby bayou. She now happily shares the product of her active imagination with the readers of Love Inspired Historical books
You can learn more about Winnie at winniegriggs.com or connect with her at www.facebook.com/WinnieGriggs.Author
A Rancher of Convenience by Regina Scott
Fill-In Father…and Husband
Sweet mail-order bride Nancy Bennett can't believe it when her husband is exposed as a cattle rustler—and killed. And when the banker holding the ranch's mortgage questions whether she can run the ranch on her own, the pregnant widow has nowhere to turn. Until steady foreman Hank Snowden proposes marriage…
Racked with grief about his role in Lucas Bennett's death, Hank resolves to do right by the man's wife and child. So it's natural for him to step in as Nancy's newly minted husband. But the marriage of convenience may become more than a mere obligation…if only Hank and his bride can brave the first steps toward elusive true love.
About Regina:
Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully
for literature as we know it, she didn’t actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first book was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
She and her husband of over 25 years reside in southeast Washington State.
Find her online at her website www.reginascott.com, the blog she shares with author Marissa Doyle at www.nineteenteen.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorreginascott, and on Goodreads at www.goodreads.com/reginascott.
The Nanny's Little Matchmakers by Danica Favorite
A Wife for Their Papa
Polly MacDonald intends to tame Mitch Taylor's five mischievous children, even though every other nanny has fled. She needs this job—and Mitch's brood sorely needs affection. Perhaps their widowed papa does, too. But when the children begin scheming to make her their new mother, Polly must resist. She's seen too many bad marriages to want one of her own.
Mitch has come to Leadville, Colorado, to escape a scandal, not find a wife. After the disaster of his first marriage, he's sure he isn't husband material. Though Polly's tender care is working wonders with his children, Mitch knows he should keep his feelings to himself. But can two wary hearts deny the dearest wish of five eager matchmakers?
About Danica:
Danica Favorite has spent her life in love with good books. Never did she imagine that the people
who took her to far away places would someday be the same folks she now calls friends. A mountain girl at heart, she lives in the Denver area with her husband, children, a pesky dog, and a slew of chickens. Put it all together, and you find an adventurous writer who likes to explore what it means to be human and follow people on the journey to happily ever after.
You can connect with Danica at the following places:
Website: http://www.danicafavorite.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danicafavorite
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danicafavorite/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanicaFavoriteAuthor
A Mother in the Making by Gabrielle Meyer
Matchmaking with a Mission
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie.
Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?
About Gabrielle:
Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people and events. Gabrielle can be found on her website gabriellemeyer.com where she writes about her passion for history, Minnesota, and her faith.
Find Gabrielle on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Amazon, Goodreads, and her Website.
I hope you get a chance to check out these books! Please enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win a copy of one of them.
I'd love to know if you've read something by one of these authors. If so, what did you read? Do you have any questions for us?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The winner of a copy of A Mother in the Making from last week's blog post is Morrighan Crowe! Congratulations! I'll send you a message soon.!
Today I'd like to celebrate with all the September Love Inspired Historical Authors. Below are blurbs from their books, as well as bios about each author. At the end, be sure to enter the Rafflecopter to win a copy of one of the books. There will be four winners!!
Texas Cinderella by Winnie Griggs
In Search of a Groom
After a life of drudgery on her family's farm, Cassie Lynn Vickers relishes her freedom working in town as a paid companion for feisty Mrs. Flanagan. When her father suddenly demands she come home, she has no choice. Unless she can find a husband. If only she could convince handsome town newcomer Riley Walker to marry her…
Riley is on the run. He's desperate to keep his niece and nephew safe from his crooked half brother. But a delay in Turnabout, Texas, shows him everything he didn't know he was missing: home, family—and Cassie Lynn. Can he find a way to become her Prince Charming…and build a real family with the children and Cassie Lynn?
About Winnie:
Winnie Griggs learned the art of storytelling as a child when she and her siblings spent countless hours exploring the overgrown area around her South Louisiana home, building forts, stalking big game and keeping watch for pirate ships on the nearby bayou. She now happily shares the product of her active imagination with the readers of Love Inspired Historical booksYou can learn more about Winnie at winniegriggs.com or connect with her at www.facebook.com/WinnieGriggs.Author
A Rancher of Convenience by Regina Scott
Fill-In Father…and Husband
Sweet mail-order bride Nancy Bennett can't believe it when her husband is exposed as a cattle rustler—and killed. And when the banker holding the ranch's mortgage questions whether she can run the ranch on her own, the pregnant widow has nowhere to turn. Until steady foreman Hank Snowden proposes marriage…
Racked with grief about his role in Lucas Bennett's death, Hank resolves to do right by the man's wife and child. So it's natural for him to step in as Nancy's newly minted husband. But the marriage of convenience may become more than a mere obligation…if only Hank and his bride can brave the first steps toward elusive true love.
About Regina:
Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully
for literature as we know it, she didn’t actually sell her first novel until she had learned a bit more about writing. Since her first book was published in 1998, her stories have traveled the globe, with translations in many languages including Dutch, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
She and her husband of over 25 years reside in southeast Washington State.
Find her online at her website www.reginascott.com, the blog she shares with author Marissa Doyle at www.nineteenteen.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/authorreginascott, and on Goodreads at www.goodreads.com/reginascott.
The Nanny's Little Matchmakers by Danica Favorite
A Wife for Their Papa
Polly MacDonald intends to tame Mitch Taylor's five mischievous children, even though every other nanny has fled. She needs this job—and Mitch's brood sorely needs affection. Perhaps their widowed papa does, too. But when the children begin scheming to make her their new mother, Polly must resist. She's seen too many bad marriages to want one of her own.
Mitch has come to Leadville, Colorado, to escape a scandal, not find a wife. After the disaster of his first marriage, he's sure he isn't husband material. Though Polly's tender care is working wonders with his children, Mitch knows he should keep his feelings to himself. But can two wary hearts deny the dearest wish of five eager matchmakers?
About Danica:
Danica Favorite has spent her life in love with good books. Never did she imagine that the people who took her to far away places would someday be the same folks she now calls friends. A mountain girl at heart, she lives in the Denver area with her husband, children, a pesky dog, and a slew of chickens. Put it all together, and you find an adventurous writer who likes to explore what it means to be human and follow people on the journey to happily ever after.
You can connect with Danica at the following places:
Website: http://www.danicafavorite.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danicafavorite
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danicafavorite/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanicaFavoriteAuthor
A Mother in the Making by Gabrielle Meyer
Matchmaking with a Mission
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie.
Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?
About Gabrielle:
Gabrielle Meyer lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people and events. Gabrielle can be found on her website gabriellemeyer.com where she writes about her passion for history, Minnesota, and her faith.
Find Gabrielle on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Amazon, Goodreads, and her Website.
I hope you get a chance to check out these books! Please enter the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win a copy of one of them.
I'd love to know if you've read something by one of these authors. If so, what did you read? Do you have any questions for us?
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The winner of a copy of A Mother in the Making from last week's blog post is Morrighan Crowe! Congratulations! I'll send you a message soon.!
September 7, 2016
Great Books for PreSchoolers - Guest Blog
Hello everyone! Heather here. Some of you may know I’m Erica’s daughter, so I bet you can guess the love of books that comes with having such an amazing author in the family! But even as we share a love of books, my mom and I actually have quite different selections on our bookshelves. Why? Because I’m a preschool teacher!
When I try to explain preschool to grown-ups, I often get remarks of amazement that so much life could happen on a scale so small and so young. Yes, we do our letters and numbers, but we also do astronomy and drama and physics and dance! Children’s books are that way too: they’re just as rich and delightful as a lengthy novel, but by necessity much shorter and more colorful. It’s beautiful the way some authors can convey their meaning so simply and clearly through so very few pages. These books are gems!
My goal every year is to instill in my students a love of reading and learning, because with those tools they can become anything they want to be when they grow up. When I grow up, I want to be an author. (Erica Here: My mama-heart is so full right now!) So in honor of the first day of school, I’ve brought a show-and-tell of some of my favorite children’s books and authors. I hope you get the chance to peruse these great reads yourself sometime, and share them with the preschoolers in your life! (Erica Here: Click on the Titles below the books to be taken to the amazon.com page to learn more!)
A Big Guy Took My Ball
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie can’t help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
Not only is Mo Willems one of my favorite authors, but this is my favorite series of his. Elephant and Piggie are characters everyone can relate to! They tackle some of life’s biggest problems, like what to do if a big guy takes your ball, or when waiting is not easy, or when another friend wants to join the game, or whether you should share your ice cream. Tough stuff, huh? All wrapped up with a heaping helping of humor that’s sure to have your child giggling, these books will delight time and time again. And guess what! They’re perfect for beginning readers too! All 25 books from Elephant and Piggie are written at a first or second grade reading level. My only wish is that he was still writing more!
P.S. Did you notice there’s a round sticker on the cover of this book? That’s an award! If you’re ever in doubt and looking for a good children’s book, look for ones with awards like the Theodore Seuss Geisel Award or the Caldecott Medal! You may see more award-winners in this list!
Pete The Cat I Love My White Shoes
Did Pete cry? Goodness no!
Pete the Cat is one cool character. Not only does he love his white (or many colored) shoes, he also rocks groovy buttons and catchy tunes! My class loves singing along with Pete as he keeps walking along and singing his song, no matter what happens! These stories are best read aloud, or even on free audio download from Pete the Cat’s website. And did you know music helps young children be more successful readers and mathematicians later? Music through books is just one more way to weave a little more music into their lives. Rock on!
This is Not My HatThis is not my hat. I just stole it.
This book shocked me the first time I read it. The whole premise is that this little fish STOLE the big fish’s hat!! I thought no way was I going to read this book to my class, or they’d just think of new ways to misbehave! But the more I thought about it, the more I realized children need books like this. Even though the little fish spends the whole book justifying his actions and evading discovery, the wordless ending really delivers. Children are forced to fill in the blanks themselves about what happened to the little fish, and we ALWAYS have good discussion! This one is worth the read! P.S. Award-winner!
Press Here
Are you ready? Press here!
This book never fails to capture the attention of my entire class. They’re fascinated at the cause and effect game! This unassuming book of colored dots has simple instructions: Press here. The results will delight you with every page turn! My class clamors to read “the dot book” again and again, and it’s simple enough that they can read it to themselves after a few times through. What a treasure!Be sure to check out Herve Tullet’s other books. Mix It Up is another favorite of mine, all about color mixing with action!
Press Here
Snuggle puppy, I love you!
Another song book! I love turning the tables on my older students who think “board books are for babies!” with this little delight. The words of this book are a song of love from a mother dog to her Snuggle Puppy. I sing it to my students when they need a little love, sometimes with or without the book to accompany. This would be a delightful bedtime story or special gift!
Robert The Rose Horse
Robert loves roses. But roses make him sneeze!
My classroom is incredibly diverse, and we talk about it often. But it’s more than just skin deep! Children are diverse in their abilities, learning styles, words, thoughts, appearances, and needs! I use this book to help my students understand allergies and how we can help classmates stay safe from things that make them sick, even if THEY aren’t the one with the allergy. It’s just another way we come together as a class and support our friends! This book belongs to a line called Beginner Books, so check them out for more great reads! (Erica Here: I remember reading this book to my kids...with much laughter!)
Not A Box
It’s not a box!
The sky is the limit for this little bunny and his box. This book sparks children’s imaginations as they try to guess what the protagonist is doing with the box this time. Is it a race car? A rocket? A mountain? A firetruck? A submarine? An elephant? Naturally, the best part is experimenting with our own boxes after we read! I love watching my students dream big after reading this book. Because really, the sky’s the limit for these little ones!
What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?
I see a tail! What do you do with a tail like this?
Alright, so I gave you tons of fiction suggestions and this is my only non-fiction that made the list! In actuality, young children seem to enjoy non-fiction as much or even more than fiction. And rightfully so: the world is still so new and unexplored to them that it might as well be fiction! So make sure you find good non-fiction for the preschoolers in your life when you go book-hunting, and teach them how to read non-fiction. Here are a few tips:
- Large pictures, fewer words, larger print: these are made for young readers- Pick photos over illustrations: the more realistic the better!- Find topics your child is interested in, from animals to orchestras- Show them how to read insets and captions instead of always top to bottom, left to right
The honest truth is that there’s so much good non-fiction out there, I ran out of space to do it justice. So swing by your local library! Explore the world from the safety of your reading chair!
Oh the other books I could speak of! I didn’t even touch the wonder that is Dr. Seuss, nor mention favorites like Skippyjon Jones and There’s a Monster at the End of This Book! and The Book With No Pictures! I hope you enjoy these titles, and any book you read with the children in your life.
I could go on forever praising good children’s books, but I want to hear from YOU! Would you please tell me a book that you and the children in your life have enjoyed? Or respond to one of the titles I’ve suggested! Or even all of them!
1) Elephant and Piggie are best friends. Who’s your best friend?2) Pete loves his white shoes! What’s your favorite pair of shoes?3) This is not my hat! What was the last book you read that really surprised you?4) Press here! What’s your favorite game? Board, card, or other!5) Snuggle puppy is loved. Who do you love?6) Robert the Rose Horse is allergic to roses. What are you allergic to?7) It’s not a box! It’s a ___________?
8) What DO you do with a tail like this? If I had a tail, I would ______ with it!
Heather Vetsch, the BEST Pre-School Teacher EVER!(An opinion offered by her totally unbiased mother.)
When I try to explain preschool to grown-ups, I often get remarks of amazement that so much life could happen on a scale so small and so young. Yes, we do our letters and numbers, but we also do astronomy and drama and physics and dance! Children’s books are that way too: they’re just as rich and delightful as a lengthy novel, but by necessity much shorter and more colorful. It’s beautiful the way some authors can convey their meaning so simply and clearly through so very few pages. These books are gems!
My goal every year is to instill in my students a love of reading and learning, because with those tools they can become anything they want to be when they grow up. When I grow up, I want to be an author. (Erica Here: My mama-heart is so full right now!) So in honor of the first day of school, I’ve brought a show-and-tell of some of my favorite children’s books and authors. I hope you get the chance to peruse these great reads yourself sometime, and share them with the preschoolers in your life! (Erica Here: Click on the Titles below the books to be taken to the amazon.com page to learn more!)
A Big Guy Took My BallGerald is careful. Piggie is not.Piggie can’t help smiling. Gerald can.Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.Gerald and Piggie are best friends.
Not only is Mo Willems one of my favorite authors, but this is my favorite series of his. Elephant and Piggie are characters everyone can relate to! They tackle some of life’s biggest problems, like what to do if a big guy takes your ball, or when waiting is not easy, or when another friend wants to join the game, or whether you should share your ice cream. Tough stuff, huh? All wrapped up with a heaping helping of humor that’s sure to have your child giggling, these books will delight time and time again. And guess what! They’re perfect for beginning readers too! All 25 books from Elephant and Piggie are written at a first or second grade reading level. My only wish is that he was still writing more!
P.S. Did you notice there’s a round sticker on the cover of this book? That’s an award! If you’re ever in doubt and looking for a good children’s book, look for ones with awards like the Theodore Seuss Geisel Award or the Caldecott Medal! You may see more award-winners in this list!
Pete The Cat I Love My White ShoesDid Pete cry? Goodness no!
Pete the Cat is one cool character. Not only does he love his white (or many colored) shoes, he also rocks groovy buttons and catchy tunes! My class loves singing along with Pete as he keeps walking along and singing his song, no matter what happens! These stories are best read aloud, or even on free audio download from Pete the Cat’s website. And did you know music helps young children be more successful readers and mathematicians later? Music through books is just one more way to weave a little more music into their lives. Rock on!
This is Not My HatThis is not my hat. I just stole it.This book shocked me the first time I read it. The whole premise is that this little fish STOLE the big fish’s hat!! I thought no way was I going to read this book to my class, or they’d just think of new ways to misbehave! But the more I thought about it, the more I realized children need books like this. Even though the little fish spends the whole book justifying his actions and evading discovery, the wordless ending really delivers. Children are forced to fill in the blanks themselves about what happened to the little fish, and we ALWAYS have good discussion! This one is worth the read! P.S. Award-winner!
Press HereAre you ready? Press here!
This book never fails to capture the attention of my entire class. They’re fascinated at the cause and effect game! This unassuming book of colored dots has simple instructions: Press here. The results will delight you with every page turn! My class clamors to read “the dot book” again and again, and it’s simple enough that they can read it to themselves after a few times through. What a treasure!Be sure to check out Herve Tullet’s other books. Mix It Up is another favorite of mine, all about color mixing with action!
Press HereSnuggle puppy, I love you!
Another song book! I love turning the tables on my older students who think “board books are for babies!” with this little delight. The words of this book are a song of love from a mother dog to her Snuggle Puppy. I sing it to my students when they need a little love, sometimes with or without the book to accompany. This would be a delightful bedtime story or special gift!
Robert The Rose HorseRobert loves roses. But roses make him sneeze!
My classroom is incredibly diverse, and we talk about it often. But it’s more than just skin deep! Children are diverse in their abilities, learning styles, words, thoughts, appearances, and needs! I use this book to help my students understand allergies and how we can help classmates stay safe from things that make them sick, even if THEY aren’t the one with the allergy. It’s just another way we come together as a class and support our friends! This book belongs to a line called Beginner Books, so check them out for more great reads! (Erica Here: I remember reading this book to my kids...with much laughter!)
Not A BoxIt’s not a box!
The sky is the limit for this little bunny and his box. This book sparks children’s imaginations as they try to guess what the protagonist is doing with the box this time. Is it a race car? A rocket? A mountain? A firetruck? A submarine? An elephant? Naturally, the best part is experimenting with our own boxes after we read! I love watching my students dream big after reading this book. Because really, the sky’s the limit for these little ones!
What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?I see a tail! What do you do with a tail like this?
Alright, so I gave you tons of fiction suggestions and this is my only non-fiction that made the list! In actuality, young children seem to enjoy non-fiction as much or even more than fiction. And rightfully so: the world is still so new and unexplored to them that it might as well be fiction! So make sure you find good non-fiction for the preschoolers in your life when you go book-hunting, and teach them how to read non-fiction. Here are a few tips:
- Large pictures, fewer words, larger print: these are made for young readers- Pick photos over illustrations: the more realistic the better!- Find topics your child is interested in, from animals to orchestras- Show them how to read insets and captions instead of always top to bottom, left to right
The honest truth is that there’s so much good non-fiction out there, I ran out of space to do it justice. So swing by your local library! Explore the world from the safety of your reading chair!
Oh the other books I could speak of! I didn’t even touch the wonder that is Dr. Seuss, nor mention favorites like Skippyjon Jones and There’s a Monster at the End of This Book! and The Book With No Pictures! I hope you enjoy these titles, and any book you read with the children in your life.
I could go on forever praising good children’s books, but I want to hear from YOU! Would you please tell me a book that you and the children in your life have enjoyed? Or respond to one of the titles I’ve suggested! Or even all of them!
1) Elephant and Piggie are best friends. Who’s your best friend?2) Pete loves his white shoes! What’s your favorite pair of shoes?3) This is not my hat! What was the last book you read that really surprised you?4) Press here! What’s your favorite game? Board, card, or other!5) Snuggle puppy is loved. Who do you love?6) Robert the Rose Horse is allergic to roses. What are you allergic to?7) It’s not a box! It’s a ___________?
8) What DO you do with a tail like this? If I had a tail, I would ______ with it!
Heather Vetsch, the BEST Pre-School Teacher EVER!(An opinion offered by her totally unbiased mother.)
September 2, 2016
Starving Hearts Review & #Giveaway
Jaime here! I had the pleasure of reading Starving Hearts this last month. Janine Mendenhall is a new-to-me Regency romance author of the inspirational nature. For those of you who love Regency, you will enjoy this novel. It is filled with the scandal of the day, all handled very tastefully and thoroughly aimed toward the eternal perspective and relationship toward the Lord. The characters are lovable and your heart wrenches with every obstacle thrown in their paths. As a reader, you can palpably feel the ache of thwarted love, deep hurts, and that Jane Austen-esque time period.
Don't wait! Enter the giveaway below and meet the characters who will live with you for sweet moments after the book has closed!
Will Annette's search for love and acceptance replace the loss and hurt in her heart? Find out in Janine Mendenhall's book one, Starving Hearts, of the Triangular Trade Trilogy. Since her assault, Miss Annette Chetwynd has been plagued by nightmares and worries about an arranged marriage. But she yearns to find her anonymous rescuer. Unfortunately, her health and intellect prevent it. Both repel suitors and cause Annette to doubt God’s existence, at least until He answers her prayers in an unusual way. . . .
Join in the search for love and acceptance with Janine and Starving Hearts by entering to win the Delightful Heart Gift Pack Giveaway.
One grand prize winner will receive:
A copy of Starving HeartsA bottle of essential oilsAn essential oils diffuser necklaceA chiffon scarfA shoulder handbagA copy of Jane Austen's World
Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on September 12. The winner will be announced September 13 on Janine's blog .
Don't wait! Enter the giveaway below and meet the characters who will live with you for sweet moments after the book has closed!
Will Annette's search for love and acceptance replace the loss and hurt in her heart? Find out in Janine Mendenhall's book one, Starving Hearts, of the Triangular Trade Trilogy. Since her assault, Miss Annette Chetwynd has been plagued by nightmares and worries about an arranged marriage. But she yearns to find her anonymous rescuer. Unfortunately, her health and intellect prevent it. Both repel suitors and cause Annette to doubt God’s existence, at least until He answers her prayers in an unusual way. . . .
Join in the search for love and acceptance with Janine and Starving Hearts by entering to win the Delightful Heart Gift Pack Giveaway.
One grand prize winner will receive:
A copy of Starving HeartsA bottle of essential oilsAn essential oils diffuser necklaceA chiffon scarfA shoulder handbagA copy of Jane Austen's World
Enter today by clicking the icon below, but hurry! The giveaway ends on September 12. The winner will be announced September 13 on Janine's blog .
September 1, 2016
Release Day for A Mother in the Making!
Today is a day I've waited over a year to celebrate! It's the day my Love Inspired Historical,
A Mother in the Making
, releases. It's also the day of my release party at a historic site in my hometown.
As I think through my publishing journey, Thursdays have been a very important day. It was on a Thursday that I went to my first ACFW Conference. It was on a Thursday that I submitted my first manuscript to an editor. It was on a Thursday that I spoke on the phone with my agent and she offered representation. It was on a Thursday that I received the call from my agent that my story had been contracted by Love Inspired Historical. And it's on a Thursday that the book releases and I get to celebrate with my friends and family.
It's also the day I spend with you here at Coffee Cups & Camisoles.
To celebrate release day, I'd love to give away a copy of A Mother in the Making to a commenter. Please fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win. US citizens only, please.
Here's a little about the book:
Matchmaking with a Mission
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie.
Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?
Thank you for taking a little time out of your day to celebrate with me! Have you read a Love Inspired Historical novel before?
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Gabrielle Meyer
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As I think through my publishing journey, Thursdays have been a very important day. It was on a Thursday that I went to my first ACFW Conference. It was on a Thursday that I submitted my first manuscript to an editor. It was on a Thursday that I spoke on the phone with my agent and she offered representation. It was on a Thursday that I received the call from my agent that my story had been contracted by Love Inspired Historical. And it's on a Thursday that the book releases and I get to celebrate with my friends and family.
It's also the day I spend with you here at Coffee Cups & Camisoles.
To celebrate release day, I'd love to give away a copy of A Mother in the Making to a commenter. Please fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win. US citizens only, please.
Here's a little about the book:
Matchmaking with a Mission
Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love…despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower—except his increasing interest in Marjorie.
Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope—that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?
Thank you for taking a little time out of your day to celebrate with me! Have you read a Love Inspired Historical novel before?
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Gabrielle Meyer
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August 31, 2016
ACFW!
Erica Here:
Peter and I returned home last night from our ACFW/Vacation adventure, and I thought I would share a few pictures with you from the trip.
The Czech/Slovak museum of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Looking up into the glass chandelier.
A Czech immigrant house typical of the 1880's
Two rooms, 8 kids...yikes!
U.S. Grant's home at White Haven.
Grant's carriage!
Ulysses and Julia Grant. Quite a love story!
The more I learn about U.S. Grant, the more
I admire him.
I white-knuckled it across this narrow
metal-decked bridge across the Ohio.
So so so scared! Check out the grip I have on the steering wheel!
A fascinating and wonderful museum in Paducah, KY.
I got to play with Civil War era firearms!
And...the tour guide was from Kansas! Bonus Points!
This bed and quilt were rescued from a dilapidated KY cabin
that had once belonged to a CSA soldier.
The many flags of the confederacy.
Fort Donaldson monument to the dead who
are buried on the battlefield in unmarked graves.
The battlements of Fort Donaldson.
The Dover Hotel, where US Grant received the surrender
of his longtime friend and West Point classmate
Simon Bolivar Buckner.
Fancy woodwork in the Tennessee State Museum
The oldest Civil War monument...at Stones River in Murfreesboro, TN
Andrew Jackson statue at the Tenn. State Capitol
House Chamber in the Tenn. State Capitol
Seal of the State of Tennessee
The Capitol from the outside. Peter's verdict...Minnesota's
is still the best. :D
So, there's an exact replica of the Parthenon in Nashville.
With a super-ugly statue of Athena..gilded in real gold.
Replicas of the Elgin Marbles.
The Coffee Cups girls on Gala Night!
So this happened...A Bride for Bear was a finalist in the Carol Awards.
And A Palace on the Plains finaled, too.
And The Archaeologist's Find was a finalist.
And Bear Won!
And I got this pretty thing!
Messing about with luggage carts and tiny purses.
Diet Cherry Limeade. I wish Rochester had Sonic!So, that was my trip in a nutshell. There are several more photos from the Civil War sites we saw in Franklin, but I'll post those next week.
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Peter and I returned home last night from our ACFW/Vacation adventure, and I thought I would share a few pictures with you from the trip.
The Czech/Slovak museum of Cedar Rapids, IA.
Looking up into the glass chandelier.
A Czech immigrant house typical of the 1880'sTwo rooms, 8 kids...yikes!
U.S. Grant's home at White Haven. 
Grant's carriage!
Ulysses and Julia Grant. Quite a love story!
The more I learn about U.S. Grant, the moreI admire him.
I white-knuckled it across this narrowmetal-decked bridge across the Ohio.
So so so scared! Check out the grip I have on the steering wheel!
A fascinating and wonderful museum in Paducah, KY.
I got to play with Civil War era firearms!And...the tour guide was from Kansas! Bonus Points!
This bed and quilt were rescued from a dilapidated KY cabinthat had once belonged to a CSA soldier.
The many flags of the confederacy.
Fort Donaldson monument to the dead whoare buried on the battlefield in unmarked graves.
The battlements of Fort Donaldson.
The Dover Hotel, where US Grant received the surrenderof his longtime friend and West Point classmate
Simon Bolivar Buckner.
Fancy woodwork in the Tennessee State Museum
The oldest Civil War monument...at Stones River in Murfreesboro, TN
Andrew Jackson statue at the Tenn. State Capitol
House Chamber in the Tenn. State Capitol
Seal of the State of Tennessee
The Capitol from the outside. Peter's verdict...Minnesota'sis still the best. :D
So, there's an exact replica of the Parthenon in Nashville.
With a super-ugly statue of Athena..gilded in real gold.
Replicas of the Elgin Marbles.
The Coffee Cups girls on Gala Night!
So this happened...A Bride for Bear was a finalist in the Carol Awards.
And A Palace on the Plains finaled, too.
And The Archaeologist's Find was a finalist.
And Bear Won! 
And I got this pretty thing!
Messing about with luggage carts and tiny purses.
Diet Cherry Limeade. I wish Rochester had Sonic!So, that was my trip in a nutshell. There are several more photos from the Civil War sites we saw in Franklin, but I'll post those next week.SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER
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August 30, 2016
A Writer's Paradise
What's a writer's paradise? More writers! :) As Anne's post mentioned yesterday, we just returned from the American Christian Fiction Writer's conference in Nashville, TN!
But there was a major highlight for me....
Celebrating my 40th birthday with my writing sisters!
Myself and my love, Laurie Tomlinson - my bebe! <3
Kara Isaac, my New Zealand sister, whose wit and love keep me normal (or try to)
Three of my amazing "writing" sisters, but why qualify them as such?
They ARE my sisters! Laurie, Anne, and Kara
(missing: Halee and Sarah who weren't able to attend)
I had my first taste of fried green tomatoes. I will never be the same again. YUM!
My birthday blueberry "pie" with lemon curd and hand-churned ice cream.
Seven years ago, God brought Anne and Kara into my life through ACFW. I've never had a sister, and always prayed for one. I've had close friends, even best friends, but they all seem to fade with time and distance and never really stick. That feeling that I heard of where a sister just "gets you", that you can "be yourself" with them, that you can "say anything, do anything, be anything" and they still love you? That fast became Kara and Anne to me. Sisters of my heart, swiftly followed by a "chance" introduction to Laurie from Kara who may not have intended us all to bond so naturally, but we did. Halee and Sarah were soon to follow and finally, we were together. My sisters. Who fit every qualification and definition I've ever read about sisters.
When I was little and prayed for a sister, I didn't know I'd have to wait soooo very long. But everything is worth the wait, and who knew that the Lord would bless me with FIVE.
Do you have sisters?
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Professional coffee drinker Jaime Jo Wright resides in the hills of Wisconsin writing spirited turn-of-the-century romance stained with suspense. Coffee fuels her snarky personality. She lives in Neverland with her Cap’n Hook who stole her heart and will not give it back, their little fairy TinkerBell, and a very mischievous Peter Pan. The foursome embark on scores of adventure that only make her fall more wildly in love with romance and intrigue.
Jaime lives in dreamland, exists in reality, and invites you to join her adventures at jaimejowright.com.
Web Site: www.jaimejowright.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jaimejowrightTwitter: www.twitter.com/jaimejowright Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/jaimejowright Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jaimejowright Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/13916081.Jaime_Jo_WrightPeriscope: @jaimejowright
But there was a major highlight for me....
Celebrating my 40th birthday with my writing sisters!
Myself and my love, Laurie Tomlinson - my bebe! <3
Kara Isaac, my New Zealand sister, whose wit and love keep me normal (or try to)
Three of my amazing "writing" sisters, but why qualify them as such?They ARE my sisters! Laurie, Anne, and Kara
(missing: Halee and Sarah who weren't able to attend)
I had my first taste of fried green tomatoes. I will never be the same again. YUM!
My birthday blueberry "pie" with lemon curd and hand-churned ice cream.Seven years ago, God brought Anne and Kara into my life through ACFW. I've never had a sister, and always prayed for one. I've had close friends, even best friends, but they all seem to fade with time and distance and never really stick. That feeling that I heard of where a sister just "gets you", that you can "be yourself" with them, that you can "say anything, do anything, be anything" and they still love you? That fast became Kara and Anne to me. Sisters of my heart, swiftly followed by a "chance" introduction to Laurie from Kara who may not have intended us all to bond so naturally, but we did. Halee and Sarah were soon to follow and finally, we were together. My sisters. Who fit every qualification and definition I've ever read about sisters.
When I was little and prayed for a sister, I didn't know I'd have to wait soooo very long. But everything is worth the wait, and who knew that the Lord would bless me with FIVE.
Do you have sisters?
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Professional coffee drinker Jaime Jo Wright resides in the hills of Wisconsin writing spirited turn-of-the-century romance stained with suspense. Coffee fuels her snarky personality. She lives in Neverland with her Cap’n Hook who stole her heart and will not give it back, their little fairy TinkerBell, and a very mischievous Peter Pan. The foursome embark on scores of adventure that only make her fall more wildly in love with romance and intrigue.Jaime lives in dreamland, exists in reality, and invites you to join her adventures at jaimejowright.com.
Web Site: www.jaimejowright.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jaimejowrightTwitter: www.twitter.com/jaimejowright Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/jaimejowright Instagram: www.Instagram.com/jaimejowright Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/13916081.Jaime_Jo_WrightPeriscope: @jaimejowright
