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October 10, 2017
BLOGWORDS – Wednesday 11 October 2017 – WREADING WEDNESDAY – FEATURED BOOK EXCERPT – THE LONG SHADOWS OF SUMMER
WREADING WEDNESDAY – FEATURED BOOK EXCERPT – THE LONG SHADOWS OF SUMMER
#WreadingWednedsay is now dedicated to ‘wreading’ bits and excerpts from my books! Today I give you a short little scene with a silly little bit.
With Christmas in December, and Violet’s debutante ball in June, it was determined—Madame Eléanore determined—that Mademoiselle Suzette’s wedding should be in March.
“But, Vivi,” she wailed. “March is so far away.”
“And so dreary,” Violet signed.
The pursed expression on Eléanore’s face was most entertaining. Clearly she viewed Violet’s mute tongue as a deficiency, and her ability to communicate using her hands as some sort of sacrilege.
Violet looked to Vivienne, who signed back to her that all was well, and to dismiss the vieille vache. The old cow.
Vivienne smiled quite demurely, laughing most gaily with her amber eyes. Violet smiled large and satisfied.
I, however, let out a loud hiccough-snicker.
“Are you ill?” The look on Madame’s face would have melted another of lesser mettle.
I quickly clutched my belly and claimed indigestion.
With a wave of her wrinkled hand, I was dismissed. And quite succinctly so.
Vivi again, shrugged and silently apologized. I winked at her and she suppressed a snicker of her own.
“Is it contagious? Zis American indigestion?” Madame harrumphed and stormed from the room, her boots clattering on the polished floors and thudding none too softly on the stair runner as she headed to her suite.
#Blogwords, Wreading Wednesday, Featured Book Except, The Long Shadows of Summer, Seasons, Chapter One, Seasons, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, The Silent Song of Winter, The Whispering Winds of Spring
BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 10 October 2017 – SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIMO
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SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIMO
“I would return again someday, at least I prayed I might. I prayed both that my friends wouldn’t search for me, and that they would. I told them not to come after me; I hoped they would.”
Slow going but I was determined to hit 1000 yesterday!! Finally found my stride in this story. Of course, I’ll need to start editing The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, too, and will be juggling both! YIKES!! But it will be so worth it, I am loving this series!! #Seasons
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
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“the battle for identity, one story at a time”
#Blogwords, Special Edition, #RemOctWriMo, Seasons, The Long Shadows of Summer, The Tilting Leaves of Autumn, The Silent Song of Winter, The Whispering Woods of Spring
October 9, 2017
BLOGWORDS – Tuesday 10 October 2017 – TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – BOOK REVIEW – BUYING LOVE by TONI SHILOH
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TUESDAY REVIEWS-DAY – BOOK REVIEW – BUYING LOVE by TONI SHILOH
A topic I’ve not seen in Christian Fiction before, an orphan finding—and accepting—love.
Nina Torrenton is an orphan, and as a successful CPA, finds her body clock ticking. She does what she knows to do—she places an ad.
Dwight Williams is one who answered that ad. Though hesitant to go about marriage as a business arrangement, and after the detailed and in-depth application process, he is more than intrigued.
Will the dowry money Nina offered tilt the arrangement in her favor? Or work against her?
Ms. Shiloh has instantly become a must-read author for me. Her authentic characters walk their roles in true-to-life form. Heart and faith come face to face, especially for Nina as she sees true faith and Christian love played out. Letting Father’s love truly seep into layers of dust is no easy task (I know, I’ve been there) and Nina does well to move beyond her safe boundaries.
I purchased this book on Amazon. I offer my review of my own free will, and the opinions expressed in my review are my own honest thoughts and reaction to this book.
Toni Shiloh is a wife, mom, and Christian fiction writer. Once she understood the powerful saving grace thanks to the love of Christ, she was moved to honor her Savior. She writes to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness.
She spends her days hanging out with her husband and their two boys. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and the president of the ACFW Virginia Chapter.
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#Blogwords, Tuesday Reviews-Day, #TRD, Book Review, Buying Love, Toni Shiloh, Finding Love
BLOGWORDS – Monday 9 October 2017 – SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIMO
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SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIMO
“I would return again someday, at least I prayed I might. I prayed both that my friends wouldn’t search for me, and that they would. I told them not to come after me; I hoped they would.”
It was a combo day, author down and author revisiting The Long Shadows of Summer. Rather than picking up where The Tilting Leaves of Autumn left off, The Silent Song of Winter criss-crosses, and I’ve gone back to conversations Pearl was party to. She visits some of the same scenes previously written, with her perspective—which is quite different to how she was portrayed earlier…
AND…
… once I got into her head (which is remarkably like I used to be) things started clicking!! #AMWRITING #ONAROLL
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
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“the battle for identity, one story at a time”
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October 8, 2017
BLOGWORDS – 9 October 2017 – NEW WEEK NEW FACE – GUEST POST – TAMARA TILLEY
NEW WEEK NEW FACE – GUEST POST – TAMARA TILLEY
“I don’t know about you, but being an avid reader myself, I love finding out more about the authors I read. There’s a connection that’s made between an author and his readers through the characters in his novels.”
“My goal in writing characters with issues isn’t to highlight their shortcomings, but to show how God understands our humanness and is waiting for the time when we realize we can no longer live life on our own.”
The Emergence of Self-Publishing, Print-On-Demand, and the Indie Author
I’m delighted Robin has given me the opportunity to jot down a little something regarding my writing journey. Though I have been writing Christian/Romance/Suspense since 2003, I still consider myself a novice and a newcomer to the writing community. I was first published in 2006, but in 2009, I took a step back. Disillusioned with the treatment I received from a Christian publishing house, I wondered if I would ever get another opportunity to publish the stories God laid on my heart. I’m excited to say, with the partnering of self-publishing and Print-On-Demand, the opportunities for Indie (Independent) authors is almost limitless, and free from the constraints of traditional publishing houses. Here is a summary of my journey.
My first published work, Full Disclosure, was released in 2006, followed by Abandoned Identity, and Criminal Obsession. When a small publishing house released these novels, my works came under the scrutiny of the cursed red pen. I knew that is what I could expect from a Christian publishing house, but still felt disappointed when very realistic issues were considered questionable and omitted from the final draft. After parting ways with that publishing house, due to personal reasons, I embarked on a ten-year journey that landed me on the path of self-publishing—and I couldn’t be more excited!
In 2014, with the advice I received from a multi-published, award-winning author, I began to navigate the world of self-publishing. I did so with equal parts self-doubt and excitement, but I’m so glad I did. With the release of Badge of Respect, One Saturday, and Just An Act, I have the privilege of seeing my completed manuscripts in print—something I’m not sure would have happened within the confines of the traditional Christian publishing house.
I am so excited to be a part of the new lifeblood that is flowing from the self-publishing market. As a Christian author who desires to pen realistic stories, I now have the ability to write what God has pressed on my heart without having to fit my stories into the somewhat sanitized mold of the conservative Christian publishing house. That is not to say that I want to write tawdry stories filled with sensationalism, but I do want to write stories that are realistic and relevant to the times in which we are living. The world is messy. And we as Christians are not immune to those messes. As humans, we fail, sometimes miserably. Not because we love God less, but because we are imperfect. We should not fool ourselves into thinking Christians don’t lie, swear, or fall into temptation—because they do. I applaud stories that accurately portray trials along with triumphs in the lives of Christian characters. In no way am I condoning sin or making excuses for it. However, I am also not so pious as to believe it doesn’t touch the lives of those who love God.
The books I choose to read need to fulfill the three “E”s. Enjoyment. Entertainment. Escapism. However, books that have heroes and heroines who are white knights and can do no wrong, aren’t what draw me in. Real people grappling with real issues is cathartic, and in a sense, therapeutic. To put on someone else’s skin and watch how they overcome tragedy, obstacles, or self-destructive choices, is encouraging. To portray the primary players in a novel free from reality minimizes the impact they make as characters. Great examples of books that are emerging from Christian authors willing to tackle difficult or unorthodox storylines are: Kept by Sally Bradley, Sway by Amy Matayo, Told You So by Kristen Heitzmann, and Tears of the Sea by MaryLu Tyndall. Today, many best-selling authors are not only working hand-in-hand with Christian publishing houses but are also stepping out on their own to publish stories they are passionate about. The self-publishing field no longer has the stigma it once carried. It is a new energy that is infusing the market of literature, be both print and e-books. Christian artists are writing intelligent stories for readers looking for something more than cookie-cutter storylines and unflawed characters.
As you can tell, I am passionate and excited about where publishing is headed. However, please don’t misinterpret my excitement for self-publishing as a way to discount the immeasurable number of talented authors and incredible stories being told within the traditional Christian market. If it wasn’t for the skill of these authors to transport and inspire, I wouldn’t have fallen in love with reading and writing. My personal library numbers well over a thousand books, from hundreds of talented authors. I will continue to support the Christian publishing market—even as my bookshelves become weary of the load. I am just pointing out the innovative market that is breathing new life into an established field, affording readers more choices than ever. Self-publishing is not replacing the standard avenue, it is simply adding to the depth of the publishing field.
Now . . . just to be clear . . . the stories I write are not scandalous or outrageous. My characters just happened to be people dealing with realistic issues. Characters who love God but struggle with His sovereignty during the most difficult of times, or characters who meet God in places they never imagined He could be found.
If you are curious about my books, click on the link below. It will take you to my website where you can read the first chapter of each of my books.
http://www.tamaratilley.com/books.html
If you are interest still, comment on this post to be entered into a drawing for my current release, Just An Act. Robin will tally comments and select a winner by using Random.org. The drawing will run for one week.
[image error]Tamara Tilley has been writing romance/suspense novels since 2003. Along with her love for writing, she is an avid book reviewer for a number of distinguished publishing houses. Tamara has a Bible degree from Liberty University and lives and works at Hume Lake Christian Camps, with her husband of 37 years, Walter. If you would like to know more about Tamara, and her books, her are a few links where she can be found.
http://tamara-tilley.blogspot.com/
https://www.facebook.com/tamara.tilley.author
“I write what I enjoy reading. I like stories with action, suspense, romance, characters with faults and flaws, and though not always a cookie-cutter ending, a story that draws me in until the very last page.”
#Blogwords, New Week New Fact, #NWNF, Guest Post, Tamara Tilley, Self-Publishing, Print on Demand, Indie Author
October 7, 2017
BLOGWORDS – Sunday 8 October 2017 – FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – IF I DON’T DO IT and OTHER LIES
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FRONT PORCH FELLOWSHIP – IF I DON’T DO IT and OTHER LIES
I spent a lot of years trying to “do it all” because either a) there was no one else to do it, or b) I just wanted to get the job done without explaining how to do it.
Both suck. As in drain the life from a body, eeking it out over time.
And it leaves you exhausted.
Be still and know.
There were many reasons I lived this way. None of them exist anymore.
I can do all things.
How many years I thought that meant Father would enable me to, well, actually DO everything. Or at least everything [I thought] I needed had to do.
Total misinterpretation.
What He’s actually saying is that anything He asks or requires of us—that is what He enables us to do. Nothing more and nothing less.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nngKEkC-P8&index=15&list=PLcplJQn6klj637Z1CTZJX57ea-mBr2bp_
He intends us to rest. To abide in Him.
I don’t have to prove myself to anyone—least of all to my heavenly Father.
And He’s the only one Who really matters.
#Blogwords, Front Porch Fellowship, #FPF, Sunday Devotion, If I Don’t Do It and Other Lies, Ephesians 4:13, Psalm 23, Psalm 46:10
BLOGWORDS – Saturday 7 October 2017 – SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
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SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
“I would return again someday, at least I prayed I might. I prayed both that my friends wouldn’t search for me, and that they would. I told them not to come after me; I hoped they would.”
had a couple of rough days this hella week, part of the RA I hate the most… but finally got a few little words done yesterday… progress is progress, right??
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
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“the battle for identity, one story at a time”
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October 6, 2017
BLOGWORDS – Friday 6 October 2017 – SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
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SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
“I would return again someday, at least I prayed I might. I prayed both that my friends wouldn’t search for me, and that they would. I told them not to come after me; I hoped they would.”
been a hella week, crashed physically, most notably my blood sugar on Wednesday—thus the no-words-day yesterday. I know where the story needs to go, just gotta find those stepping stones to get going!!
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
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“the battle for identity, one story at a time”
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BLOGWORDS – Friday 6 October 2017 – FIRST LINE FRIDAY – HOPE DEFERRED by ELIZABETH MADDREY
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FIRST LINE FRIDAY – HOPE DEFERRED by ELIZABETH MADDREY
Welcome to First Line Fridays, now hosted by Hoarding Books!!!
Tell us your first line in the comments & then head over to Hoarding Books to see who else is participating!
THE BLURB:
Can pursuit of a blessing become a curse?
June and July and their husbands have spent the last year trying to start a family and now they’re desperate for answers. As one couple works with specialists to see how medicine can help them conceive, the other must fight to save their marriage.
Will their deferred hope leave them heart sick, or start them on the path to the fulfillment of their dreams?
Book two in the Christian Women’s Fiction series, Hope Deferred continues the journey begun in Faith Departed. Get your copy today to walk along side these sisters and their husbands as they struggle to find a way to joy.
THE FIRST LINE:
“I’ve done all I can.” Dr. Strong tented her fingers.
MY THOUGHTS:
A tough subject not seen in fiction much, at least to this reader’s knowledge. I felt the agony and the angst of two sisters as they struggled with an issue I never dealt with. Well told and beautifully written.
GENRE:
Christian Fiction, Family Life
STARS:
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#Blogwords, First Line Friday, #FLF, Hope Deferred, Elizabeth Maddrey
October 5, 2017
BLOGWORDS – Thursday 06 October 2017 – SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
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SPECIAL EDITION – REMOCTWRIME
“I would return again someday, at least I prayed I might. I prayed both that my friends wouldn’t search for me, and that they would. I told them not to come after me; I hoped they would.”
Have had a rough few days, this morning was the worst. Pressing on, this story is gonna be a doozy!!
“I’ve always had voices—er, stories in my head. I once said I should write them all down so someone could write them someday. I had no idea at the time that someone was me!”
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“the battle for identity, one story at a time”
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