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February 9, 2012

Blue Moon Bay

This week, the  Christian Fiction Blog Alliance  is introducing  Blue Moon Bay  Bethany House (February 1, 2012)  by  Lisa Wingate  
I love Lisa's books. Her Daily, Texas series was brilliantly funny and romantic. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to enjoy Blue Moon Bay yet. As soon as it moves from the top of my to be read pile to the read shelf, I'll let you know what I think of this book
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Published on February 09, 2012 02:16

February 7, 2012

The Jerk Magnet Review

When this book arrived at our house, my daughter scooped it up immediately. A day later she returned with it and plea for the next book. Melody Carlson is quickly becoming one of her favorite authors. 

Here's more from my daughter:

What if beauty is more than just skin deep?

Chelsea Martin is a teenager who blends in and is tired of it. She wants to be noticed, but isn't sure how to make
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Published on February 07, 2012 02:29

February 6, 2012

Fun Photos from writing

Someone needed some photos of me at booksigning events. So here are a few fun ones. Hmm, I'm wearing that same jacket today!


With a reader at Christian Book Expo



With a reader at booksigning



Booksigning after the month I had two books and a baby. With Colleen Coble and Robin Jones Gunn



Right after I won the Carol Award in 2008
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Published on February 06, 2012 12:24

Anybody else watch the Super Bowl last night? It was so f...

Anybody else watch the Super Bowl last night? It was so fun to watch one of the guys my brothers grew up with catch a Super Bowl pass for a touchdown. Go, Danny!

And in the spirit of winning, random.org selected the four winners of the books I was giving away Friday. There were 41 comments, so I added one of my latest release Cherry Blossom Capers to the mix. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I
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Published on February 06, 2012 04:36

February 3, 2012

Three books you should add to your reading lists...giveaways!

Yesterday, I was looking through my bookshelves and realized I ended up with multiple copies of a few books that I really enjoyed. Either the winner didn't claim them or I didn't realize I had multiple copies. So today...with cold winter nights perfect for reading and spring breaks coming up soon, I want to give you an opportunity to get some new reading material. These book are wonderful and a
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Published on February 03, 2012 04:35

February 1, 2012

In Too Deep Review

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing In Too Deep Bethany House (February 1, 2012) by Mary Connealy

Each time I think Mary Connealy can't possibly find another plausible reason to have two people hoisted into an arranged marriage I'm wrong. And there are always kids to add to the fun and chaos. This time, Ethan Kincaid wakes up one morning a bachelor and goes
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Published on February 01, 2012 02:53

January 30, 2012

Do you let God use your pain?

Last week, in addition to containing our anniversary -- Yeah!, contains the anniversary of our first miscarriage. The two are tied together in many ways. The first year after the miscarriage the grief pulled my under. The second year I still felt it. By this year, a part of me spent the week wondering what that child would have been like. What he or she would have added to our family. But I also
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Published on January 30, 2012 04:19

January 27, 2012

Looking for an alternative to Twilight?

Today, I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend Heather Burch. Isn't that cover incredible? It's for her debut YA novel, Halflings. I got to know her through first time orientation for the ACFW conference last year. Then I got to spend time with her at the conference. I was delighted to win a basket she donated for the silent auction. And part of that is the copy of her book which is winging
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Published on January 27, 2012 02:59

January 26, 2012

Chasing Mona Lisa Review with Giveaway information

In Chasing Mona Lisa, Goyer & Yorkey bring back characters from the Swiss Courier and add a host of new characters to a thrilling tale set in Paris and beyond during World War II. This time, the hunt is on to save art that is disappearing into the Nazi abyss while also trying to be in place when Paris changes hands.

I love how this duo finds true happenings from World War II and incorporates 
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Published on January 26, 2012 05:12

January 25, 2012

Here's a quick way to train for a mini-marathon

The first weekend in May, Eric and I will run the Indy 500 mini-marathon. This will be my third time, Eric's fourth. While I'm by no means the fastest runner, I actually enjoy the way training forces me to do something those dreary winter months when it's easy to keep my posterior planted on the couch. So how do I get ready?

I'm so glad you asked. This month (January) I've tried to get on the
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Published on January 25, 2012 02:59