>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 …
>ROSE HOUSE by Tina Ann Forkner up on CFBA with REVIEW
>MY REVIEW: It’s my pleasure today to introduce a fellow Oklahoman and writing friend, Tina Ann Forker. In a follow up novel to Ruby Among Us, Tina takes the reader back to the Sonoma Valley area with Rose House. The setting, this time, though, is contemporary and what a lovely journey it is. Two sisters, the sole survivors of a …
>REVIEW OF WHAT THE BAYOU SAW by Patti Lacy
>I met Patti Lacy on the run at the Minneapolis ACFW conference. In our five minute encounter, I knew I’d met a writer who sizzled with life, embracing it with joy and wonder. Soon after I read her debut novel, An Irishwoman’s Tale, and saw that same quality in her writing. She writes with abandon—exuberant prose with a magnetism aimed …
>Review of SALTY LIKE BLOOD by Harry Kraus, MD
>Isn’t this a great title for a book? If the title and intriguing cover don’t pull you in, then the stellar writing of Harry Kraus, MD will. I met the author at the Minneapolis ACFW conference last year where I learned he was a physician who writes medical thrillers. I confessed that as a nurse, I had not really attempted …
>CHRISTY AWARD NOMINEES
>I’ve returned from the Christian Book Expo in Dallas and had a wonderful time. I’ll give a full report tomorrow, but wanted to share one of the highlights here–being in the room when the Christy Finalists were named AND being able to hug two of my friends who made the list this year. A HUGE congrats to Mary Connealy in …
>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 …
>My Review of THE PASSION OF MARY-MARGARET
>As promised. . . my review of Lisa Samson’s latest book. For story information and a bit about Lisa, please see previous post. I’ve long been a fan of Lisa’s writing–her quirky characters, everyday situations that capture the imagination with stellar writing that takes you off ordinary paths into lesser explored territories of the holy and the righteous. The Passion …
>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. …
>My First Sale – A DANDELION DAY
> IT’S OFFICIAL!!! My first book has sold. Two-book deal to Anne Horch at FaithWords (Hachette Book Group). I don’t know whether to jump up and down or hide under the sofa. On the one hand, this is what I’ve been panting after for most of this millennium. That’s when I gave myself permission to strap on a seatbelt and …