> CONGRATULATIONS !!! CHERYL BARKER YOU ARE THE WINNERofSusan Meissner’s Book THE SHAPE OF MERCY I know you will enjoy this book a lot. Thanks to all of you who left comments. I’m sorry you couldn’t all win this beautifully written masterpiece. I hope you’ll stop by the Cafe again to see what’s going on, enjoy the latest in new …
>Encore Review of THE SHAPE OF MERCY by Susan Meissner plus a chance to win the book!
>Today I’m happy to share with you an encore review that I did of Susan Meissner’s lovely novel, The Shape of Mercy. An extra bonus this time—you have a chance to win a signed-by-the-author copy of a Limited Edition Advance Reader’s Copy (ARC) of the book. It’s gorgeous, folks! To enter the contest please leave a comment on this post …
>GENESIS 2009 FINALISTS
>Today the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) announced the 2009 Genesis Finalists. This annual contest for unpublished authors is gaining more recognition each year and is a contest that’s very close to my heart. The past two years I’ve been fortunate enough (thrilled and humbled) to final and then win my category. It’s a nerve-wracking, exhilarating learning experience, but when …
>The TRUTH Revealed
>Today’s the day to reveal which of the things about me is a lie from the game Two Truths and a Lie. #1. Taking a private tour of the crown jewels. TRUE. Max had friends in New Orleans who were friends of Bob & Margaret Melling. Mr. Melling, a former Beefeater, was the curator of the crown jewels, by appointment …
>TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE – Blog Tour Spot for Daisy Chain
> Daisy Chain by Mary DeMuth hit the bookstores last week. This intriguing book has a major theme of secrets. In keeping with that theme, I’m letting you in on three cool things about me. Only trouble is, two are true and one is NOT. It’s up to you, my dear readers, to figure out which is which. Ready? 1. …
>Interview with Mary DeMuth and chance to win her new book, DAISY CHAIN
> It’s quite an honor for me to have my friend and wonderful author, Mary DeMuth, on my blog today! She’s in the midst of “release” mania with her newest novel, Daisy Chain, but has agreed to answer a few questions. At the bottom of the post, you will find out how you can win a copy of Daisy Chain. …
>MEET THE THERAPISTS at My Book Therapy
>Please join me in welcoming once again the creators and geniuses from My Book Therapy on their LOVE TO WRITE tour. Today, some personal thoughts from Susan May Warren, Rachel Hauck, and Sarah Sumpolec. Thoughts from Therapist Susan May Warren: Writing the story of your heartQ: Have you ever had a story that you wanted to write, a spiritual message …
>WINNER OF Patti Lacy’s AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE
>CONGRATULATIONS to Doreen, who is the winner of Patti Lacy’s wonderful Irish story, AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE. Thanks, Doreen and all the others who stopped by the cafe and entered the drawing. Watch for more giveaways in the future. And a special thanks to Patti Lacy for sharing this haunting, yet heartwarming story with the world.
>Review and Book Drawing for AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE
> MY REVIEW An Irishwoman’s Tale by Patti Lacy (see blog entry below) is based on a true story. The fact and fiction are woven together to tell Mary Freeman’s story—a delightful and sometimes haunting tale of her being torn from her mother’s bosom in a dingy Irish cottage and sent to live with a couple in Chicago. Mary’s lifelong …
>Guest Blogging Today at Seekerville
> I’m guest blogging today at Seekerville. Drop by and see what I’ve been up to with my recent novel revisions. See you next week!