Lynne Gentry's Blog

Let's have coffee...

Hey readers, if you live in San Antonio or close by why not come have coffee with me and some of my writer friends? We'll be hanging out, signing your books, and taking photos with you. One of the authors who be joining me is Becky Wade. If you haven't read Becky's award-winning romance, go out a buy one ASAP. Stay tuned for me information. Hope to see you there.

Would love to meet you.

New Release

As a follower of my blog, you’ve an exclusive opportunity to get your hands on my 12th book and newest release, FINALLY FREE for the reduced price of $2.99. But hurry, this offer ends December 1. Hope you enjoy this heartwarming conclusion to the Women of Fossil Ridge series.

DOWNLOAD FINALLY FREE HERE

In case you missed the first book in the Women of Fossil Ridge Series, CLICK HERE to get FLYING FOSSILS.

GHOST HEART IS A CAROL FINALIST

Lisa Harris and I are so excited to announce that our medical thriller GHOST HEART has been nominated as an ACFW 2018 Carol Award Finalist. The Carol is a top industry award and we couldn't be prouder that this work will garner the attention of many more readers.

The plight of albinos in Africa is a story that is near and dear to our hearts. Giving voice to those who have no voice is the main reason we wrote this story. If you're like us, you had no idea these fragile people are being hunted. 

If you haven't read GHOST HEART, take time to read it today. Tell your friends and help us give voice to those who have no voice. You can make a difference. 

The River Between Duty and Love

So much of Flying Fossils centers around the Frio River and the secrets buried there. You may be wondering why I chose this Texas river. 

Years ago, our family used to attend a family encampment at the HE Butt Foundation Camp near Leakey, TX. This gorgeous property is tucked away in the peaceful limestone hills. You know you're there when you come to a sign that says: Drive in the River.

That's right, you have to drive your car into the river. For what seems like forever, you must inch along a rock-solid river bed covered with 3-5 inches of the coldest water you've ever felt. Our kids used to beg to get out and run alongside the car. While they were having the time of their lives, I kept a white-knuckle grip on the dashboard. 

For the most part, unless it's spring and the rains have flooded the canyons, the river is not very deep...except for the Blue Hole,a pool of crystal clear water at least twenty feet deep. Campers can't seem to resist jumping from the jagged bluff that overlooks this swimming hole. 

This place of exquisite beauty also held a great deal of terror for me. I'm not a very strong swimmer. It scared me to death every time my husband took our children to the ledge and let them leap from the bluff. Fortunately, they were never hurt. And no...I never jumped. I floated on an inner tube and cheered them on...all the while holding my breath and praying.

I think what attracted me to use the Frio for the setting of Flying Fossils was this stark contrast between peace and danger. No one can predict an unfortunate tragedy. But when they happen, the damage it can do to a family is very predictable.

Sara and Charlotte loved this river...until it took everything from them. I'm praying they can somehow find their way back to the the only thing that can't be taken from us...love.

Stick your toes in the water and get your copy of FLYING FOSSILS today. 

photo credit: Vicki Cunningham

New Book Release

I'm so excited to announce the release of the first book in another new series. If you loved the folks in Mt. Hope, you're going to love the Women of Fossil Ridge. Sara, Charlotte, and Aria are three of the toughest, funniest, and most outlandishly stubborn women you'll ever meet.

This story began to percolate in my head when my mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. For two years, I was sandwiched between caring for my mother and raising my teenagers. Some days were wonderful. Some days were tough. But on every single day I felt like I was failing someone. When I was with my mom, I worried about my kids. When I was with my family, I worried that something about Mom's care would be missed. 

I thought I was alone in this, and if it hadn't been for my ability to find laughter in the darkness, I think I would have lost my mind. But did you know that according to the Family Caregiver Alliance nearly 43.5 million Americans provided unpaid care to an adult or a child in the last 12 months.

Postponing your life to care for another's life can be extremely stressful and draining. But I believe loving someone with everything you've got also has great rewards.

If you're currently caring for someone or know someone who is, I pray this book gives you a dose of strength, an appreciation for this opportunity, and a humorous break from the heartache. Above all, I hope this book reflects God's love for us...His willingness to put aside His throne and come to this earth to minister to us.

This book is for anyone who's sandwiched between stifling obligations.

You can get the ebook copy at your favorite digital retailer now. Paper copies will be available soon.

Blessings, dear readers.

 

Dear Patient Readers

The wait is almost over. My new Fossil Ridge series launches soon with FLYING FOSSILS. This heartwarming story explores the power of love to triumph over tragedy. Brimming with wit and authenticity, it's full of memorable new characters, emotionally charged stakes, and laugh-out-loud dialogue. FLYING FOSSILS exemplifies my commitment to bring you exceptional stories. If you've ever felt like the ham squeezed between an intergenerational sandwich, or known someone who is currently torn between caring for their aging parents and their own children, then you'll love this new series. Stay tuned for release information.

Valentine's Gift to You

Today, I have a fun surprise that I’d like to share with you, dear readers.

I’ve teamed up with 45+ fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of romantic comedies and chick lit novels to 2 lucky winners, PLUS a brand new eReader to the Grand Prize winner!

Oh, and did I mention you'll receive a collection of FREE ebooks just for entering? You can win my novel WALKING SHOES (which I hope you have already read, but there are so many others here that you probably haven't), plus books from authors like Tara Sheets and Kristan Higgins.

Enter the giveaway by clicking here:

https://booksweeps.com/book-giveaway/romantic-comedy-chick-lit-february-2018/

Hurry, contest ends Feb. 19, 2018.

Good luck and enjoy!

Contest runs Feb. 12-19, 2018

Merry Christmas surprise...

BABY SHOES IS AVAILABLE!

You've waited patiently. Wait no more, dear readers.

I'm so excited to put BABY SHOES into your hands that I can't wait on the paper book to be uploaded. The digital version is available now on Amazon , iBooks, Kobo . It should be live on Nook in the next 24 hours.

I laughed while I was writing the story of Maddie's return home. I cried when I wrote THE END. The Harper family, along with all the folks in Mt. Hope, have become like family. I can't wait for you to read Maddie and Parker's story. I hope you'll laugh and cry, too.

Get your copy today and come home to Mt. Hope for the heartwarming conclusion of the Harper family's story.
 

When the life you save is your own…

Madison Harper is an uptight doctor on her way to international recognition. Parker Kemp is no longer the fun-loving cowboy Madison tried to ignore in high school. He’s a humanitarian who's come home from a third-world country with a life-threatening illness and an adorable daughter. Maddie and Parker can’t fall in love and continue to save the world…or can they? Opposites attract and bridges are mended in the heartwarming conclusion to the Harper family saga.

Humor. Heart. Hope.

Come home to Mt. Hope and laugh until you cry.

BUY BABY SHOES at your favorite digital retailer.

May the joy and peace of Christ be yours this Christmas. 

Two Writers Better than One?

Writing is such a solitary sport. But when Lisa Harris and I decided to write GHOST HEART together we took a chance. The collaboration changed our writing, made for a better book, and forever changed our lives.

Find out how we did it here.

Multi-Author Fall Scavenger Hunt

I love fall. The change in the temperatures, the smell of chili in the crockpot, and lots of fall festivals. But who wants to win those silly plastic prizes when you could win some serious cash and a stack of books? 

Sound fun?

GHOST HEART has been chosen along with 24 other outstanding Christian Fiction books for this fabulous scavenger hunt that starts today (Oct. 19). You simply start atSTOP #1 here, then follow the trail from stop to stop until you've acquired all the clues. You can enter to win other cool stuff along the way, but the best part is you'll learn about all kinds of wonderful books and authors. 

Now go have some fun. But you better hurry because the hunt ends Sunday night, Oct. 22, at midnight.