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"...The author’s ability to create fluid conversations in tense situations makes this book a compelling meditation on family and faith." Reader's Favorite Review snippet for Stronger than the Storm

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As a Jesus girl for over thirty years, and a pastor’s wife for most of those, Deena Adams has a wealth of experience counseling women who’ve navigated unimaginable adversity. Through these interactions she’s gained great insight into topics women relate to, which fuels her passion to inspire others through hope-filled fiction based on true-life stories.

Three-and-a-half years as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer and completion of the Certified Mental Health Coach progra ...more

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Interview with Karen Mains Procopio & a Giveaway

I hope you enjoy this interview with debut author, Karen Procopio. Karen is a fellow Scrivenings Press author, and I’m thrilled for you to learn about her Women’s Fiction story, Finding Me.

Karen is offering an eBook of her novel to one winner. To enter the giveaway, comment below by October 20.

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Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

by Paula Peckham (Goodreads Author)

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Every Given Day

by Cathy Gohlke (Goodreads Author)

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Jesus & Your Mental Health: Linking God's Word and Modern Science to Find Peace about Mental Health

by Rebecca Maxwell

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Deena Adams liked Stephanie's review of Stronger than the Storm: "When I read an endorsement of this book from one of my favorite authors, Michelle Shocklee, I was immediately intrigued. This story was jam packed with difficult and challenging themes. I just kept thinking, tackling one of those topics would be plen" Read more of this review »
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A wonderful story of tragedy and triumph, despair and hope, and hurt and forgiveness. I read the first book in this series several years ago, so I didn't remember much about it, but that didn't hinder my enjoyment of this second installment. The mult ...more
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It took me a bit to get into this book and I was a little confused at the beginning, but it picked up as I went along. I enjoyed the story for the most part, but a few things didn't make sense to me, one of which is why the mom, who struggled with ac ...more
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