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March 3, 2022
Every Star in the Sky – The Novel Way Blog Tour
The Novel Way – Blog Tours with The Mosaic Collection
About Every Star in the Sky
Author: Sara Davison
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: March 2, 2022
Blurb
She is willing to testify against her trafficker.
If she can stay alive that long.
“You’re safe here, Starr.”
How many times has Detective Cole Blacksky said that to her since helping her escape the life she’d been forced into eight years earlier?
Starr desperately wants to believe him, but she knows Brady Erickson, her former captor, too well. Although Cole has promised her protective custody on his family’s remote ranch, no place on earth is safe enough. Brady will stop at nothing to permanently silence her before she ever reaches the witness stand.
And he is powerful enough to do it.
About Sara Davison
Sara Davison is the author of four romantic suspense series—The Seven Trilogy, The Night Guardians, The Rose Tattoo Trilogy, and Two Sparrows for a Penny, as well as the standalone, The Watcher. A finalist for more than a dozen national writing awards, she is a Word, Cascade, and Carol Award winner. She currently resides in Ontario with her husband Michael and their three mostly grown kids. Like every good Canadian, she loves coffee, hockey, poutine, and apologizing for no particular reason. Get to know Sara better at www.saradavison.org and @sarajdavison.
Sara, tell us more!A lot of Christian authors have recently released books on the theme of human trafficking. While it feels like a trend, I think it is a great deal more than that. I truly believe that El Roi, the God who sees, is revealing His heart for these precious women (and some boys and men).
When the idea for Every Star in the Sky came to me, I was in the middle of writing another book. I tried to shelve the new idea to work on when I finished my current project, but it refused to wait its turn. I had to set what I was working on aside and write Starr’s story out in its entirety before I was able to return to the original project.
This was a powerful lesson to me that it is God who is laying these stories on authors’ hearts, asking them to put names and faces—even fictional ones—to these beautiful, hurting, traumatized souls in order to bring them to the forefront of readers’ attention.
These stories are not only for entertainment. They are a call to action. After reading them and thereby gaining a deeper understanding of this heinous practice that exists and is prevalent in every corner of the world, including North America, readers may then feel compelled to do more. Our primary responsibility as believers is to pray. Pray that these modern-day slaves will be freed. That they will find healing in Jesus Christ and hope for their future. And that all those perpetuating this evil will be brought to justice.
While continuing to pray, some may also want to look into organizations that help those caught up in the sex trade to escape and begin a new life. I mention a couple of these organizations in my letter to readers at the end of Every Star in the Sky, but there are many others that are working—often at risk to staff or volunteers—to free involuntary sex workers and to support them in their journey of healing. Donating money or becoming involved in these organizations in other ways is a powerful response to God’s call to remember and to fight for these women and men that He loves.
My hope and prayer for this book and all others written on this topic is that God will use them as He sees fit to help accomplish these objectives. And that readers will not only be drawn to pray for the victims of trafficking but will also be reminded that the God who placed every star in the sky and knows each of them by name knows their names too.
The theme of the two sparrows for a penny series is the same as it is for all my books—that we are never alone. God has promised that He will not leave us or forsake us, whatever we are going through. May you be reminded and deeply impacted by that as you read Every Star in the Sky and as you pray for all victims of human trafficking, that they will experience the truth of that promise for themselves.
My ThoughtsI always learn to see things from a unique angle with Sara Davison’s stories, and Every Star in the Sky is no exception. Sara took a difficult, yet timely and important topic of human trafficking, and turned it into a story of sacrificial love and redemption. Given the subject matter, the story can be difficult to read, but that makes the hope evident in the story and in the characters shine much brighter. I highly recommend Every Star in the Sky and any of Sara Davison’s works.
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January 27, 2022
No Regrets
No Regrets . . .
I’ve written full-time for seventeen years, and over those years, my plans and goals for writing have changed dramatically. I began penning a story I could no longer contain and hoped it would be an interesting read. Too quickly, early readers, critique groups, conferences, editor/agent appointments, writers’ groups, volunteering, marketing, and more all became part of a writing life that morphed from a dream to a profitable career.
But all those tasks take time away from what now takes precedence. Or perhaps it should have taken precedence all along.
With my husband’s Alzheimer’s, I’ve become keenly aware that tomorrow is not promised us. His illness is progressing slowly, for which we are very blessed and thankful, and I don’t want to waste another minute of the moments we have together. When writing full-time, with all that accompanies the job, I’m unable to be present as I need to be.
So, for this coming season, however long it may be, I’m not retiring, but taking a sabbatical. Not from writing, but from the deadlines and busyness that comes with those deadlines. I’ll still blog, still send out a newsletter and share Mosaic updates, but those items will no longer be my priority, and if they don’t get done, it really won’t matter.
This is a gift, really, turning an obstacle into an opportunity. We plan to read through the Bible together, travel—a lot!—go to baseball games, go bowling, golfing (well, I’ll be riding in the cart), along with doing all the normal, everyday stuff together, just being present with each other, and I couldn’t be more excited! As illnesses often do, his Alzheimer’s has taught us a lesson on prioritizing the loved ones in our lives.
My most recent release, like my story seventeen years ago, was one that could no longer be contained, and offered a perfect bookend to this chapter in my writing career. With no regrets, we look forward to seeing where God leads us on the rest of our story.
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven…” Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
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January 10, 2022
Broken Together on Tour with Celebrate Lit!
From January 5, 2022 – January 18, 2022, BROKEN TOGETHER is touring the blogosphere with Celebrate Lit! Visit the blogs on the tour (listed below) to find out how you can enter to win a paperback copy of Broken Together PLUS a $50 Amazon gift card!
Broken Together Celebration Tour
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 5
An Author’s Take, January 5
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, January 6
By the Book, January 7
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, January 8 (Spotlight)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, January 8
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, January 9
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, January 10
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, January 11
lakesidelivingsite, January 11
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 12
Pause for Tales, January 13
The Sacred Line, January 13
deb’s Book Review, January 14
For Him and My Family, January 15
Spoken from the Heart, January 16
Inklings and notions, January 16
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, January 17
Texas Book-aholic, January 18
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December 1, 2021
Happy Book Birthday, BROKEN TOGETHER!
Happy Book Birthday, Broken Together!
Broken Together by Brenda S. Anderson and Sarah S. Anderson is now available to read! You can find it in paperback, ebook, and Kindle Unlimited on Amazon. Coming soon to Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Book Depository, and IndieBound. (Watch the book page for updates: https://brendaandersonbooks.com/books...)
Paperback | Kindle | Kindle Unlimited
About BROKEN TOGETHER ~How do you persevere when you have no more will to fight?
Jennifer and Chad Taylor had dreamed of opening a coffee and cocoa shop since before they said, “I do.” When Chad is sent to prison for murder despite claiming innocence, that dream—along with their family—is shattered.
After years of fighting for Chad’s release, Jennifer finally breaks free from her shame, anger, and hopelessness, and forges ahead with the dream the two of them once shared. With the help of their college-aged twins, she begins to move forward.
Without Chad.
When their lawyer arrives with news of evidence that may prove Chad’s innocence, a strange mixture of emotions overtakes her. Does she want Chad to return home? He isn’t the same man he once was, and she certainly isn’t the same woman. She’s worked hard to piece the remnants of their family back together, and his coming home could fracture the family once again.
It all comes down to one question. She loves her husband enough to fight for his release from prison, but does she love him enough to fight for their marriage?
Paperback | Kindle | Kindle Unlimited
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November 17, 2021
Excerpts from BROKEN TOGETHER
Broken Together hits the shelves in less than a month! Reviews from early readers are coming in, and they’re looking good. Until then, I’m teaming up with Celebrate Lit to share excerpts from the first chapter. A huge Thank You to all the bloggers sharing teasers!
There’s still time to pre-order Broken Together for the special pre-order price of only $2.99. It will go up on release day. For those who have Kindle Unlimited, you will be able to read the book there!
To read the first few pages, follow these links:Excerpt One: https://travelerswife4life.com/broken-together/Excerpt Two: https://carolkeen.blogspot.com/2021/11/broken-together-by-brenda-s-anderson.htmlExcerpt Three: http://amandanicolle.blogspot.com/2021/10/broken-together.html?m=1Excerpt Four: http://montanamade.weebly.com/tell-tale-book-reviews/epic-book-launch-broken-together-by-brenda-s-anderson-sarah-s-anderson-excerptExcerpt Five: https://blissbooksandjewels.com/special-book-feature-and-book-excerpt-broken-together-by-brenda-anderson/Excerpt Six: https://catsinthecradle.blog/2021/11/12/broken-together-epic-book-launch/Excerpt Seven: https://lakesidelivingsite.wordpress.com/2021/10/22/broken-together-epic-book-launch/The post Excerpts from BROKEN TOGETHER appeared first on Brenda Anderson Books.
June 1, 2021
BROKEN TOGETHER Cover Reveal + Pre-Order!
BROKEN TOGETHER Cover Reveal + Pre-Order!
Perseverance…
A number of years ago, I watched a news show (don’t remember which) where they interviewed a woman who was working with the Innocence Project to release her wrongly-incarcerated (so she believed) husband from prison. I recall being fascinated with her journey and her relentless fight over several years.
Finally, evidence was found that proved her husband’s innocence, and he was released from prison. Her persistence paid off.
Near the end of the show, the interviewer asked how they were doing as a couple now.
Her reply? “We’re divorced.”
I remember sitting their shell-shocked. She’d fought hard for her husband to be released, how could their marriage not endure?
As a writer, I began filling in the blanks and knew I had I had to examine that question deeper in a story. It’s been many years coming to fruition, but at last the story is being written, and I’m realizing what a difficult journey the above-mentioned couple faced.
BROKEN TOGETHER will hit the shelves in December, but it’s currently available for ebook pre-order: AMAZON
Here’s the blurb:How do you persevere when you have no more will to fight?
Jennifer and Chad Taylor had dreamed of opening a coffee and cocoa shop since before they said, “I do.” When Chad is sent to prison for murder despite claiming innocence, that dream—along with her family—is shattered.
After years of fighting for Chad’s release, Jennifer finally breaks free from her shame, anger, and hopelessness, and forges ahead with the dream the two of them once shared. With the help of their college-aged twins, she begins to move forward.
Without Chad.
When their lawyer arrives with news of evidence that may prove Chad’s innocence, a strange mixture of emotions overtakes her. Does she want Chad to return home? He isn’t the same man he once was, and she certainly isn’t the same woman. She’s worked hard to piece the remnants of their family back together, and his coming home could fracture the family once again.
It all comes down to one question. She loves her husband enough to fight for his release from prison, but does she love him enough to fight for their marriage?
More from The Mosaic Collection…“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”
Hebrews 12:1 (ESV)
Rebuilding Joy (RenoVations #2) by Regina Rudd Merrick ~ Secret tunnels, organized crime, adorable children, and a wedding. Just another day in Clementville.
Song of Grace ~ Stories to Amaze the Soul ~ Short stories by Eleanor Bertin, Sara Davison, Deb Elkink, Chautona Havig, Angela D. Meyer, Stacy Monson, Candace West, Johnnie Alexander
Written in Ink (The Rose Tattoo Trilogy #2) by Sara Davison ~ Everything he has built his life and future on has been torn away.
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March 2, 2021
Potter’s House Books 99¢ Sale!
Now’s a great time to pick up all The Potter’s House Books you’ve missed the last couple of years. Each book is only 99¢! (LTO) Including the six books from me!
To see all the books available and to purchase, click <here>.
Happy Reading!
#ReadAcrossAmericaDay
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December 22, 2020
Season of Hope Now Available!
SEASON OF HOPE Now Available!
When I chose the title for this book months ago, I never would have imagined how fitting it would be for the year. I’ve survived cancer and covid, my husband’s Alzheimer’s has stabilized, and we’re (mostly) settled in our new home of five months. It’s been a tough year, but also a season filled with hope.
I guess that’s what Ronnie, my heroine, would say about her year as well. She learns news that shatters her family and her faith, yet grows stronger with the trial.
More about Season of Hope ~
When a shocking revelation shatters her family and her faith,
will truth prevail and mend what was broken?
Life is good for Ronnie Coborn.
She’s newly married to a man who loves her and dotes on her daughter. A man handpicked by Ronnie’s father, a popular pastor at a megachurch who’s been married to her mother for forty years.
Yes, life is good.
Until a shocking revelation exposes the fact that everything in her idyllic life—her marriage, family, and faith—is based on a lie.
You can read Season of Hope on your Kindle, and in paperback, and for FREE if you subscribe to Kindle Unlimited!
Kindle | Paperback | Kindle Unlimited
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November 24, 2020
Season of Hope Cover Reveal + Pre-Order!
My sixth and final Potter’s House Book is now up for 99¢ pre-order! Check out this beautiful cover created by fellow author, Marion Ueckermann.
The full paperback cover is just as beautiful. Click >Here< for a fun puzzle that will reveal the entire cover!
About SEASON OF HOPE ~
When a shocking revelation shatters her family and her faith,
will truth prevail and mend what was broken?
Life is good for Ronnie Coborn.
She’s newly married to a man who loves her and dotes on her daughter. A man handpicked by Ronnie’s father, a popular pastor at a megachurch who’s been married to her mother for forty years.
Yes, life is good.
Until a shocking revelation exposes the fact that everything in her idyllic life–her marriage, family, and faith–is based on a lie.
The book will arrive on your Kindle and at online stores on December 22. You can pre-order the ebook version now for only 99¢!
Pre-Order: Amazon
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October 5, 2020
Parties and Prizes!
Celebration Time!
Pieces of Granite officially relaunches this coming Wednesday with a party you’re all invited to! There’ll be fun and games and book talk and prizes. On top of that, the Kindle version of Pieces of Granite is only 99¢ through this Wednesday!
Even more exciting, I’ll be partying alongside writer friend, Lorna Seilstad! Watercolors, Lorna’s latest historical romance comes out on October 13, but she’s celebrating a pre-launch with a great pre-order price of only 99¢!
Party Info:
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 6 – 8 pm CST
Where: Mosaic Collection Facebook Readers’ Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheMosaicCollection
Who: Brenda S. Anderson and Lorna Seilstad
And that’s not all!
This Tuesday, I’m celebrating the end of the second round of books with fellow Potter’s House Books (Two) authors. More book talk and fun and prizes!
When: Tuesday, October 6, 2020, starting at 5 pm CST
Where: The Potter’s House Books Facebook Reader’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PottersHouseSeriesReadersGroup
Who: Potter’s House Books Authors
Even if you can’t join us, you can still order Kindle versions of Pieces of Granite and Watercolors for only 99¢. The price for Pieces of Granite will go up on October 8, 2020. Both will be available to read FREE for Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
Purchase Pieces of Granite: https://bit.ly/PiecesOfGranite
Pre-Order Watercolors: https://amzn.to/36vCjJI
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