It's Not About Me by Michelle Sutton

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
It's Not About Me
Sheaf House Publishers (September 1, 2008)
by
Michelle Sutton


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michelle Sutton has lived in Arizona and since 1991 and has two sons and a husband of 18 years. She began writing fiction in August 2003 when God inspired her to write a novel with realistic characters that would glorify Him. In 2004 she joined ACFW - American Christian Fiction Writers. In 2006 Michelle ran for Volunteer Officer on the ACFW Operating board and ACFW members elected her to serve a two year term. She sold her first manuscript Then Sings My Soul (now re-titled It's Not About Me) to Sheaf House and her debut novel was released in Sept. 2008. The second book in the Second Glances series - It's Not About Him - will be released the following fall (Sept. 2009.)

Last, Michelle is Editor in Chief of the new Christian Fiction Online Magazine. The debut issue released in July 2008. The magazine is sponsored by the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance.



ABOUT THE BOOK

Annie has it all. She's attractive, graduated with honors, was accepted at the college of her choice, has supportive parents, good friends, and a steady boyfriend who loves her. One night an unexpected visitor appears and Annie's safe world is destroyed by a brutal attack. As she tries to pick up the pieces of her broken life, she is torn between two brothers, both of whom claim to love her. She is attracted to both, but which one does she love? How can she choose when her decision may cause a permanent rift between them? And more important, will she give her heart to the One who will sustain her even when human love fails.

"...the exquisitely written spiritual content shows the reader that redemption is available, no matter what the circumstances."
- 4 Stars, Romantic Times!

Instead of dealing with timely issues like alcoholism, premarital sex and pornography in a preachy, oh-so-tired fashion, Michelle Sutton's It's Not About Me gets to the heart of the matter with a shocking dose of realism and poignant storytelling. From the first paragraph, Sutton weaves together a thoroughly entertaining story that'll keep readers intrigued for the long haul as they get to know Annie, Dan, Tony and Susie—young adults that probably don't look and sound all that different from themselves. Now that's a seriously refreshing turn for Christian fiction."
~Christa Ann Banister~, author of Around the World in 80 Dates, (NavPress 2007) and Blessed are the Meddlers (NavPress 2008)

It's Not About Me is a wonderfully entertaining and deliciously suspenseful read that will keep you turning the pages. Sutton doesn't back away from the drama and with all of the twists and turns, It's Not About Me is hard to put down. I cannot wait for the sequel! Bravo!"
~Victoria Christopher Murray~, Essence best-selling author of multiple titles including The Ex Files and the upcoming YA series The Divine Divas

“Annie captured my heart on the first page and kept me enthralled to the very end. This edgy, yet surprisingly poignant story travels the inroads of intimate relationships – man to woman, brother to brother, parent to child, friend to friend. But especially satisfying is the author’s delicate handling of the relationship between a searching soul and the loving Savior who alone possesses the power to work all things out for the good. A terrific debut for Michelle Sutton. I can’t wait to read more from this talented author!”
~Virginia Smith~, author of Just As I Am and Sincerely, Mayla

"Michelle Sutton's gritty writing style will very likely go straight to the hearts of teens, addressing what they deal with every day in what is all too often grim reality for our youth. Sutton is no doubt a refreshing and much needed voice in today's YA fiction."
~Tina Ann Forkner~, Author of Ruby Among Us
Waterbrook Press/Random House

If you would like to read the Prologue and first Chapter of It's Not About Me, go HERE


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The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979748518

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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979748518">It's Not About Me</a></span></center><br /><center>Sheaf House Publishers (September 1, 2008) </center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.michellesutton.net/">Michelle Sutton</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoAzRsIRD_J0ZiLQ-81qh6PvY4tlkQ7pDyjqOvwpnFlTWH98gD4r_lvokgusL7XUhdyVRFcAbGqugTYEOmu1ss9zQKukUVKz-5WyGZS67FxV2L6aVmjyql9xyI8FD8oAhRekl/s1600-h/michelle.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxoAzRsIRD_J0ZiLQ-81qh6PvY4tlkQ7pDyjqOvwpnFlTWH98gD4r_lvokgusL7XUhdyVRFcAbGqugTYEOmu1ss9zQKukUVKz-5WyGZS67FxV2L6aVmjyql9xyI8FD8oAhRekl/s200/michelle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252003944207455522" /></a>Michelle Sutton has lived in Arizona and since 1991 and has two sons and a husband of 18 years. She began writing fiction in August 2003 when God inspired her to write a novel with realistic characters that would glorify Him. In 2004 she joined ACFW - American Christian Fiction Writers. In 2006 Michelle ran for Volunteer Officer on the ACFW Operating board and ACFW members elected her to serve a two year term. She sold her first manuscript Then Sings My Soul (now re-titled <i>It's Not About Me</i>) to Sheaf House and her debut novel was released in Sept. 2008. The second book in the Second Glances series - <i>It's Not About Him</i> - will be released the following fall (Sept. 2009.) <br /> <br />Last, Michelle is Editor in Chief of the new <a href="http://www.christianfictiononlinemagazine.com">Christian Fiction Online Magazine</a>. The debut issue released in July 2008. The magazine is sponsored by the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance. <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHHnlGD2DMqUOjR6D8YiUllajezkM5PmFAf-1Fnb0GS_akN5OxRZIyqkxnyKMliAp7CLfhSopuEdAXC9pJsOq_zI62bhpJ_CQy1dXCfPuhT0mo-v1Ic0VPsn4XpwSsh8QwVAY/s1600-h/INAMCover2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHHnlGD2DMqUOjR6D8YiUllajezkM5PmFAf-1Fnb0GS_akN5OxRZIyqkxnyKMliAp7CLfhSopuEdAXC9pJsOq_zI62bhpJ_CQy1dXCfPuhT0mo-v1Ic0VPsn4XpwSsh8QwVAY/s200/INAMCover2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251999882034123954" /></a>Annie has it all. She's attractive, graduated with honors, was accepted at the college of her choice, has supportive parents, good friends, and a steady boyfriend who loves her. One night an unexpected visitor appears and Annie's safe world is destroyed by a brutal attack. As she tries to pick up the pieces of her broken life, she is torn between two brothers, both of whom claim to love her. She is attracted to both, but which one does she love? How can she choose when her decision may cause a permanent rift between them? And more important, will she give her heart to the One who will sustain her even when human love fails.<br /><br /><blockquote>"...the exquisitely written spiritual content shows the reader that redemption is available, no matter what the circumstances." <br />- 4 Stars, <strong>Romantic Times</strong>! </blockquote><br /><blockquote>Instead of dealing with timely issues like alcoholism, premarital sex and pornography in a preachy, oh-so-tired fashion, Michelle Sutton's It's Not About Me gets to the heart of the matter with a shocking dose of realism and poignant storytelling. From the first paragraph, Sutton weaves together a thoroughly entertaining story that'll keep readers intrigued for the long haul as they get to know Annie, Dan, Tony and Susie—young adults that probably don't look and sound all that different from themselves. Now that's a seriously refreshing turn for Christian fiction."<br /><strong>~Christa Ann Banister~</strong>, author of <em>Around the World in 80 Dates,</em> (NavPress 2007) and <em>Blessed are the Meddlers </em>(NavPress 2008)</blockquote><br /><blockquote>It's Not About Me is a wonderfully entertaining and deliciously suspenseful read that will keep you turning the pages. Sutton doesn't back away from the drama and with all of the twists and turns, It's Not About Me is hard to put down. I cannot wait for the sequel! Bravo!"<br /><strong>~Victoria Christopher Murray~</strong>, Essence best-selling author of multiple titles including <em>The Ex Files </em>and the upcoming YA series The <em>Divine Divas</em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>“Annie captured my heart on the first page and kept me enthralled to the very end. This edgy, yet surprisingly poignant story travels the inroads of intimate relationships – man to woman, brother to brother, parent to child, friend to friend. But especially satisfying is the author’s delicate handling of the relationship between a searching soul and the loving Savior who alone possesses the power to work all things out for the good. A terrific debut for Michelle Sutton. I can’t wait to read more from this talented author!” <br /><strong>~Virginia Smith~</strong>, author of <em>Just As I Am </em>and <em>Sincerely, Mayla</em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>"Michelle Sutton's gritty writing style will very likely go straight to the hearts of teens, addressing what they deal with every day in what is all too often grim reality for our youth. Sutton is no doubt a refreshing and much needed voice in today's YA fiction."<br /> <strong>~Tina Ann Forkner~</strong>, Author of <em>Ruby Among Us </em><br />Waterbrook Press/Random House </blockquote><br /><br />If you would like to read the Prologue and first Chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979748518">It's Not About Me</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-not-about-me-chapter-1">HERE</a>

Michelle can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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John 3:16 by Nancy Moser

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
John 3:16
Tyndale House Publishers (September 9, 2008)
by
Nancy Moser


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Nancy Moser is the author of three inspirational humor books and eighteen novels, including Solemnly Swear, Time Lottery, a Christy Award winner, and her latest historical, Washington's Lady.

Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters,
symphonies, and choirs. She gives Said So Sister Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included.

Find out more at Nancy Moser.com and Sister Circles.com


ABOUT THE BOOK

Five people looking for a reason to keep living are about to find it in the last place they expect... In my usual "big cast" style comes a story of what happens when one man puts his faith on the line and holds up a John 3:16 sign at a sporting event. Roman Paulson's life revolves around his son, Billy, a University of Nebraska football hero with a promising life ahead of him. But when Billy's coach encroaches on Roman's relationship with his son, Roman fears he'll lose Billy forever. Roman isn't the only one whose world turns upside down. He's one of five unsuspecting people whose lives intersect on a bright fall day.

If you would like to read the first chapter of John 3:16, go HERE

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The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/141432054X

Author's picture is:
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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/141432054X">John 3:16</a></span></center><br /><center>Tyndale House Publishers (September 9, 2008)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.nancymoser.com/index.cfm">Nancy Moser</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLWDsX5WjF4_r9jHR4xLuBb6owLfIZBg9QL1vWci4KIITdJVye2XNE5uNrf199wlogcHrcawSZZkuVdipbLPvgo_-qOSeCQ7b4C_Uj67Y0SlcT7Z3i9WapZbXShvzz6cBcwdb/s1600-h/photo_nancy2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRLWDsX5WjF4_r9jHR4xLuBb6owLfIZBg9QL1vWci4KIITdJVye2XNE5uNrf199wlogcHrcawSZZkuVdipbLPvgo_-qOSeCQ7b4C_Uj67Y0SlcT7Z3i9WapZbXShvzz6cBcwdb/s200/photo_nancy2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251265502035924210" /></a>Nancy Moser is the author of three inspirational humor books and eighteen novels, including <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1414301634">Solemnly Swear</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1593106696">Time Lottery</a>, a Christy Award winner, and her latest historical, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764205005">Washington's Lady</a>.<br /><br />Nancy and her husband Mark live in the Midwest. She’s earned a degree in architecture, traveled extensively in Europe, and has performed in numerous theaters,<br />symphonies, and choirs. She gives Said So Sister Seminars around the country, helping women identify their gifts as they celebrate their sisterhood. She is a fan of anything antique—humans included. <br /><br />Find out more at <a href="http://www.nancymoser.com">Nancy Moser.com</a> and <a href="http://www.sistercircles.com">Sister Circles.com</a><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WhBH8HDCpDoTTK9dwPOiTn1VWmIY91XJfYDPriUWaYJtAk_dC8IKNj75YMciy6IWJVT7TDgv7fZxNhaEGDiHnS-4b3Z0Ao9ilsTRvgjNUe3IGi4HYkjoq5AwQZ0W2k5DHkEe/s1600-h/john.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-WhBH8HDCpDoTTK9dwPOiTn1VWmIY91XJfYDPriUWaYJtAk_dC8IKNj75YMciy6IWJVT7TDgv7fZxNhaEGDiHnS-4b3Z0Ao9ilsTRvgjNUe3IGi4HYkjoq5AwQZ0W2k5DHkEe/s200/john.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251263970724471122" /></a>Five people looking for a reason to keep living are about to find it in the last place they expect... In my usual "big cast" style comes a story of what happens when one man puts his faith on the line and holds up a John 3:16 sign at a sporting event. Roman Paulson's life revolves around his son, Billy, a University of Nebraska football hero with a promising life ahead of him. But when Billy's coach encroaches on Roman's relationship with his son, Roman fears he'll lose Billy forever. Roman isn't the only one whose world turns upside down. He's one of five unsuspecting people whose lives intersect on a bright fall day.<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/141432054X">John 3:16</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/john-316-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Nancy can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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When the Soul Mends by Cindy Woodsmall

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
When The Soul Mends
WaterBrook Press (September 16, 2008)
by
Cindy Woodsmall


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Cindy Woodsmall is a veteran homeschool mom. As her children progressed in age, her desire to write grew stronger. After working through reservations whether this desire was something she should pursue, she began her writing journey. Her husband was her staunchest supporter as she aimed for what seemed impossible.

Her first novel, When The Heart Cries, released in 2006 to much acclaim and became a Christian Book Association best seller. Cindy was a 2007 ECPA Christian Book Award finalist, along with Karen Kingsbury, Angela Hunt, and Charles Martin.

Her last book, When the Morning Comes, hit the New York Times best-sellers extended list and the Christian Book Association best-sellers list.

Cindy’s real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families enrich her novels with authenticity.

Cindy, her husband, their three sons and daughter-in-law reside in Georgia. Her husband is a registered land surveyor and a vice president at an engineering firm. Their oldest son has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine and works at a local hospital. Their second son and his wife are both students at the University of Georgia. Their teen-aged son keeps the household energized with his love of music, books, and writing.


ABOUT THE BOOK

Returning to the home she fled in disgrace, will Hannah find healing for the wounds of the past?

After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood.

Having fled in disgrace more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world. She also has found love and a new family with the wealthy Martin Palmer and the children she is helping him raise. But almost immediately after her arrival in Owl’s Perch, the disapproval of those who ostracized her, including her headstrong father, reopens old wounds.

As Hannah is thrown together with former fiancé Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah’s mental health, hidden truths surface about events during Hannah’s absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain Life–and perhaps to her first love?

If you would like to read the first chapter of When The Soul Mends, go HERE

“A skillfully written story of forgiveness and redemption. Woodsmall’s authentic characters illustrate beautifully how wounded souls can indeed be mended.”
–Susan Meissner, author of The Shape of Mercy

“Like the stitches on a well-loved quilt, love and faith hold together Cindy Woodsmall's When the Soul Mends, the brilliantly written third story in the Sisters of the Quilt series. With deft plotting and characters that seem to jump off the page, this novel offers the timeless truth that forgiveness is the balm which heals all wounds and a blanket for the soul.”
–Kathleen Y’Barbo, author of Beloved Castaway

“What a vibrant, strong, emotional story! When the Heart Cries will grip you and not let go, I promise. Highly recommended!”
–Gayle Roper, author of Allah’s Fire and the Seaside Seasons series

“Reaching deep into the heart of the reader, Cindy Woodsmall pens a beautifully lyrical story in her debut novel When the Heart Cries.”
–Tamera Alexander, bestselling author of Rekindled

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The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0373442726

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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400072948">When The Soul Mends</a></span></center><br /><center>WaterBrook Press (September 16, 2008)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.cindywoodsmall.com/">Cindy Woodsmall</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqx9nigRkkEs1mkViahcuutWKSqjJgGsu108zVvKE2C6I_5J7-rz1CDY1T3Uo0QAx0F_QDfwizgleWbKdlsnHFGb1rYcM6uOuPN-Oc86oab0Cia3pz5GOEiQZmupAQky65fDHk/s1600-h/photo_cindy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqx9nigRkkEs1mkViahcuutWKSqjJgGsu108zVvKE2C6I_5J7-rz1CDY1T3Uo0QAx0F_QDfwizgleWbKdlsnHFGb1rYcM6uOuPN-Oc86oab0Cia3pz5GOEiQZmupAQky65fDHk/s200/photo_cindy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249411574231049042" /></a>Cindy Woodsmall is a veteran homeschool mom. As her children progressed in age, her desire to write grew stronger. After working through reservations whether this desire was something she should pursue, she began her writing journey. Her husband was her staunchest supporter as she aimed for what seemed impossible.<br /><br />Her first novel, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400072921">When The Heart Cries</a>, released in 2006 to much acclaim and became a Christian Book Association best seller. Cindy was a 2007 ECPA Christian Book Award finalist, along with Karen Kingsbury, Angela Hunt, and Charles Martin.<br /><br />Her last book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/140007293X">When the Morning Comes</a>, hit the New York Times best-sellers extended list and the Christian Book Association best-sellers list.<br /><br />Cindy’s real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families enrich her novels with authenticity.<br /><br />Cindy, her husband, their three sons and daughter-in-law reside in Georgia. Her husband is a registered land surveyor and a vice president at an engineering firm. Their oldest son has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine and works at a local hospital. Their second son and his wife are both students at the University of Georgia. Their teen-aged son keeps the household energized with his love of music, books, and writing.<br /><br /> <br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsVkeeV3I3ca3SVWBhkWySyXO5jFaTyWTsMoo4qS1PQh8dLdxDBo5zePY5izQYpaot54DpIQ3SiTyfPjN4VYIYIEQAra6CwdRHL-4zzXUz3uZIZVbT6SisWDiPydzLgl-9y0k/s1600-h/soul_mends.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBsVkeeV3I3ca3SVWBhkWySyXO5jFaTyWTsMoo4qS1PQh8dLdxDBo5zePY5izQYpaot54DpIQ3SiTyfPjN4VYIYIEQAra6CwdRHL-4zzXUz3uZIZVbT6SisWDiPydzLgl-9y0k/s200/soul_mends.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249408935333049922" /></a><strong>Returning to the home she fled in disgrace, will Hannah find healing for the wounds of the past?</strong><br /><br />After receiving a desperate and confusing call from her sister, Hannah Lapp reluctantly returns to the Old Order Amish community of her Pennsylvania childhood. <br /><br />Having fled in disgrace more than two years earlier, she finally has settled into a satisfying role in the Englischer world. She also has found love and a new family with the wealthy Martin Palmer and the children she is helping him raise. But almost immediately after her arrival in Owl’s Perch, the disapproval of those who ostracized her, including her headstrong father, reopens old wounds.<br /><br />As Hannah is thrown together with former fiancé Paul Waddell to work for her sister Sarah’s mental health, hidden truths surface about events during Hannah’s absence, and she faces an agonizing decision. Will she choose the Englischer world and the man who restored her hope, or will she heed the call to return to the Plain Life–and perhaps to her first love?<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400072948">When The Soul Mends</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/when-soul-mends-chapter-1.html">HERE</a> <br /><br /><blockquote>“A skillfully written story of forgiveness and redemption. Woodsmall’s authentic characters illustrate beautifully how wounded souls can indeed be mended.”<br />–<strong>Susan Meissner</strong>, author of <em>The Shape of Mercy </em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>“Like the stitches on a well-loved quilt, love and faith hold together Cindy Woodsmall's When the Soul Mends, the brilliantly written third story in the Sisters of the Quilt series. With deft plotting and characters that seem to jump off the page, this novel offers the timeless truth that forgiveness is the balm which heals all wounds and a blanket for the soul.”<br />–<strong>Kathleen Y’Barbo</strong>, author of <em>Beloved Castaway</em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>“What a vibrant, strong, emotional story! When the Heart Cries will grip you and not let go, I promise. Highly recommended!”<br />–<strong>Gayle Roper</strong>, author of <em>Allah’s Fire </em>and the <em>Seaside Seasons series</em> </blockquote><br /><blockquote>“Reaching deep into the heart of the reader, Cindy Woodsmall pens a beautifully lyrical story in her debut novel When the Heart Cries.”<br />–<strong>Tamera Alexander</strong>, bestselling author of <em>Rekindled</em></blockquote>

Cindy can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Faking Grace
Multnomah Books (August 19, 2008)
by
Tamara Leigh


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

After Tamara Leigh earned a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, she and her husband decided to start a family, with plans for Tamara to continue in her career once she became a mother.

When the blessing of children proved elusive, Tamara became convicted to find a way to work out of her home in order to raise the children she and her husband longed to have. She turned to writing, at which she had only ever dreamed of being successful, and began attending church. Shortly thereafter, her agent called with news of Bantam Books’ offer of a four-book contract. That same day, Tamara’s pregnancy was confirmed. Within the next year, she gave up her speech pathology career, committed her life to Christ, her first child was born, and her first historical romance novel was released.

As Tamara continued to write for the secular market, publishing three more novels with HarperCollins and Dorchester, she infused her growing Christian beliefs into her writing. But it was not enough, and though her novels earned awards and were national bestsellers, she knew her stories were lacking. After struggling with the certainty that her writing was not honoring God as it should, she made the decision to write books that not only reveal Christianity to non-believers, but serve as an inspiration for those who have accepted Christ as their Savior. Her inspirational romances are peopled with characters in varying stages of Christian faith, from mature believers to new believers to non-believers on the threshold of awakening.

Tamara Leigh enjoys time with her family, volunteer work, faux painting, and reading. She lives near Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, David, and two sons, Skyler and Maxen.

Two of her latest books are Splitting Harriet and Perfecting Kate.


ABOUT THE BOOK

All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be?

Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break.

A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud.

When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Faking Grace, go HERE

“Tamara Leigh takes her experienced romance hand and delights readers with Chick-Lit that sparkles and characters who come alive.” - Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Trophy Wives Club

“A delightful, charming book! Faking Grace has romance, truth, and a dollop of insanity, making Tamara Leigh a permanent addition to my list of favorite authors. Enjoy!”
- Ginger Garrett, author of In the Shadow of Lions and Beauty Secrets of the Bible

“Tamara Leigh does a fabulous job looking at the faults, the love, the hypocrisy, and the grace of Christians in a way that’s entertaining and fun. Maizy Grace is a crazy character I couldn’t help but like. I loved this book and highly recommend it!”
- Camy Tang, author of Sushi for One? and Only Uni

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The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590529294

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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590529294">Faking Grace</a></span></center><br /><center>Multnomah Books (August 19, 2008) </center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.tamaraleigh.com/">Tamara Leigh</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMjkj2goMGiVPOvaOk1qGZoxguBddZpVJk1WAg9IyCua3dDlYIfqw9bJwk9kW-wKhXFuC0HXyONNIVbPR9BM_ehvA9vnKeLM6LCNFBxHZFQGcxe29j-VXuzbzBZ93407R3H5z/s1600-h/tammy08sml.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuMjkj2goMGiVPOvaOk1qGZoxguBddZpVJk1WAg9IyCua3dDlYIfqw9bJwk9kW-wKhXFuC0HXyONNIVbPR9BM_ehvA9vnKeLM6LCNFBxHZFQGcxe29j-VXuzbzBZ93407R3H5z/s200/tammy08sml.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248668168270775154" /></a>After Tamara Leigh earned a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology, she and her husband decided to start a family, with plans for Tamara to continue in her career once she became a mother.<br /><br />When the blessing of children proved elusive, Tamara became convicted to find a way to work out of her home in order to raise the children she and her husband longed to have. She turned to writing, at which she had only ever dreamed of being successful, and began attending church. Shortly thereafter, her agent called with news of Bantam Books’ offer of a four-book contract. That same day, Tamara’s pregnancy was confirmed. Within the next year, she gave up her speech pathology career, committed her life to Christ, her first child was born, and her first historical romance novel was released.<br /><br />As Tamara continued to write for the secular market, publishing three more novels with HarperCollins and Dorchester, she infused her growing Christian beliefs into her writing. But it was not enough, and though her novels earned awards and were national bestsellers, she knew her stories were lacking. After struggling with the certainty that her writing was not honoring God as it should, she made the decision to write books that not only reveal Christianity to non-believers, but serve as an inspiration for those who have accepted Christ as their Savior. Her inspirational romances are peopled with characters in varying stages of Christian faith, from mature believers to new believers to non-believers on the threshold of awakening.<br /><br />Tamara Leigh enjoys time with her family, volunteer work, faux painting, and reading. She lives near Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, David, and two sons, Skyler and Maxen.<br /><br />Two of her latest books are <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590529286">Splitting Harriet</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590529278">Perfecting Kate</a>. <br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BJtiyhnfQLHcLLzrHdgUXy342Pbkd1UGwrSohwcCgNDXA0DicqPOsCP0HsOWjeLI20Y_RLFidkGBko-KX5ofgU7Gzs-Z7G5veLBdb-NcsR4BYTW0IQjHfS-zrXIfpM-TjiYX/s1600-h/fakinggrace.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9BJtiyhnfQLHcLLzrHdgUXy342Pbkd1UGwrSohwcCgNDXA0DicqPOsCP0HsOWjeLI20Y_RLFidkGBko-KX5ofgU7Gzs-Z7G5veLBdb-NcsR4BYTW0IQjHfS-zrXIfpM-TjiYX/s200/fakinggrace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248666635487117282" /></a><strong><em>All she wants is a job. All she needs is religion. How hard can it be? </em></strong><br /><br />Maizy Grace Stewart dreams of a career as an investigative journalist, but her last job ended in disaster when her compassion cost her employer a juicy headline. A part-time gig at a Nashville newspaper might be her big break. <br /><br />A second job at Steeple Side Christian Resources could help pay the bills, but Steeple Side only hires committed Christians. Maizy is sure she can fake it with her Five-Step Program to Authentic Christian Faith–a plan of action that includes changing her first name to Grace, buying Jesus-themed accessories, and learning “Christian Speak.” If only Jack Prentiss, Steeple Side’s managing editor and two-day-stubbled, blue-jean-wearing British hottie wasn’t determined to prove her a fraud. <br /><br />When Maizy’s boss at the newspaper decides that she should investigate–and expose–any skeletons in Steeple Side’s closet, she must decide whether to deliver the dirt and secure her career or lean on her newfound faith, change the direction of her life, and pray that her Steeple Side colleagues–and Jack–will show her grace.<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590529294">Faking Grace</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/faking-grace-chapter-1.html">HERE</a> <br /><br /><blockquote>“Tamara Leigh takes her experienced romance hand and delights readers with Chick-Lit that sparkles and characters who come alive.” - <strong>Kristin Billerbeck</strong>, author of <em>The Trophy Wives Club</em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>“A delightful, charming book! Faking Grace has romance, truth, and a dollop of insanity, making Tamara Leigh a permanent addition to my list of favorite authors. Enjoy!”<br />- <strong>Ginger Garrett</strong>, author of <em>In the Shadow of Lions </em>and <em>Beauty Secrets of the Bible</em></blockquote><br /><blockquote>“Tamara Leigh does a fabulous job looking at the faults, the love, the hypocrisy, and the grace of Christians in a way that’s entertaining and fun. Maizy Grace is a crazy character I couldn’t help but like. I loved this book and highly recommend it!”<br />- <strong>Camy Tang</strong>, author of <em>Sushi for One?</em> and <em>Only Uni</em></blockquote>

Tamara can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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The Bride Bargain by Kelly Eileen Hake

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Bride Bargain
Barbour Publishing, Inc (September 1, 2008)
by
Kelly Eileen Hake


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Life doesn't wait, and neither does Kelly Eileen Hake. In her short twenty-three years of life, she's achieved much. Her secret? Embracing opportunities and multitasking. Kelly received her first writing contract at the tender age of seventeen and arranged to wait three months until she was able to legally sign it. Since that first contract five years ago, she's reached several life goals. Aside from fulfilling fourteen contracts ranging from short stories to novels, she's also attained her BA in English Literature and Composition and earned her credential to teach English in secondary schools. If that weren't enough, she's taken positions as a college preparation tutor, bookstore clerk, and in-classroom learning assistant to pay for the education she values so highly. Currently, she is working toward her MA in Writing Popular Fiction. No matter what goal she pursues, Kelly knows what it means to work for it!

Kelly's dual careers as English teacher and author give her the opportunity explore and share her love of the written word. A CBA bestselling author and dedicated member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Kelly is a reader favorite of Barbour's Heartsong Presents program, where she's been privileged to earn numerous Heartsong Presents Reader's Choice Awards; including Favorite New Author 2005, Top 5 Favorite Historical Novel 2005, and Top Five Favorite Author Overall 2006 in addition to winning the Second Favorite Historical Novel 2006!

Her Prairie Promises trilogy, set in the 1850s Nebraska Territory, features her special style of witty, heartwarming historical romance.
ABOUT THE BOOK

Set down upon the wild American plains during the 1850. Clara is desperate for a home and a future for herself and her aunt. When Clara Fields and her aunt are kicked off their wagon train, a store owner in Buttonwood offers a chance at redemption. If Clara is able to wed his grandson off to any of the local girls within a month, he'll sign over his two-story house.

Desperate to provide for the woman who raised her, Clara agrees to find a bride for the man's son--a stalwart bachelor. How hard can it be to find a bride for one handsome Doctor? Apparently more difficult than she imagined when Saul Reed seems determined to ramain single.

Will Clara's faith and wits help her wrangle a resolution to The Bride Bargain. Striking a bargain with a lonely trader to fool a head-strong doctor could lead Clara to an unexpected avenue of romance.

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Bride Bargain, go HERE

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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1602601755">The Bride Bargain</a></span></center><br /><center>Barbour Publishing, Inc (September 1, 2008) </center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.kellyeileenhake.com/">Kelly Eileen Hake </a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOgzTJ386Q9UBJITMySd2u20mvktHEGW6eRXnfuQDGtetuZfTApgYJRPAPBiIOx5WZAqTXTmINWz5Rw7STQAx2xqlNOUo430plDiQbUW34G8jt27km2phFBrU7o3NtrH77B8C/s1600-h/kellyhake.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOgzTJ386Q9UBJITMySd2u20mvktHEGW6eRXnfuQDGtetuZfTApgYJRPAPBiIOx5WZAqTXTmINWz5Rw7STQAx2xqlNOUo430plDiQbUW34G8jt27km2phFBrU7o3NtrH77B8C/s200/kellyhake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246820409372572450" /></a>Life doesn't wait, and neither does Kelly Eileen Hake. In her short twenty-three years of life, she's achieved much. Her secret? Embracing opportunities and multitasking. Kelly received her first writing contract at the tender age of seventeen and arranged to wait three months until she was able to legally sign it. Since that first contract five years ago, she's reached several life goals. Aside from fulfilling fourteen contracts ranging from short stories to novels, she's also attained her BA in English Literature and Composition and earned her credential to teach English in secondary schools. If that weren't enough, she's taken positions as a college preparation tutor, bookstore clerk, and in-classroom learning assistant to pay for the education she values so highly. Currently, she is working toward her MA in Writing Popular Fiction. No matter what goal she pursues, Kelly knows what it means to work for it! <br /><br />Kelly's dual careers as English teacher and author give her the opportunity explore and share her love of the written word. A CBA bestselling author and dedicated member of American Christian Fiction Writers, Kelly is a reader favorite of Barbour's Heartsong Presents program, where she's been privileged to earn numerous Heartsong Presents Reader's Choice Awards; including Favorite New Author 2005, Top 5 Favorite Historical Novel 2005, and Top Five Favorite Author Overall 2006 in addition to winning the Second Favorite Historical Novel 2006!<br /><br />Her Prairie Promises trilogy, set in the 1850s Nebraska Territory, features her special style of witty, heartwarming historical romance. <br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoFjbXCTr-rA-p2KfhKJtchOBWYBjedga_ONz3thPQolaSPOlJzpVuJqgl_riE3NQcqvPxni-IxCcEhaXMfzypoAh1FV9b940G7R0YZWrWItezV6_Myi_eI3hAwRspjxil15m/s1600-h/bridebargain.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoFjbXCTr-rA-p2KfhKJtchOBWYBjedga_ONz3thPQolaSPOlJzpVuJqgl_riE3NQcqvPxni-IxCcEhaXMfzypoAh1FV9b940G7R0YZWrWItezV6_Myi_eI3hAwRspjxil15m/s200/bridebargain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246818084204167906" /></a> Set down upon the wild American plains during the 1850. Clara is desperate for a home and a future for herself and her aunt. When Clara Fields and her aunt are kicked off their wagon train, a store owner in Buttonwood offers a chance at redemption. If Clara is able to wed his grandson off to any of the local girls within a month, he'll sign over his two-story house. <br /><br />Desperate to provide for the woman who raised her, Clara agrees to find a bride for the man's son--a stalwart bachelor. How hard can it be to find a bride for one handsome Doctor? Apparently more difficult than she imagined when Saul Reed seems determined to ramain single.<br /><br />Will Clara's faith and wits help her wrangle a resolution to The Bride Bargain. Striking a bargain with a lonely trader to fool a head-strong doctor could lead Clara to an unexpected avenue of romance.<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1602601755">The Bride Bargain</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/bride-bargain-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Kelly can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Isolation by Travis Thrasher

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Isolation
FaithWords (September 12, 2008)
by
Travis Thrasher


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

It was during third grade after a teacher encouraged him in his writing and as he read through The Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis that Travis decided he wanted to be a writer. The dream never left him, and allowed him to fulfill that dream of writing fulltime in 2007.

Travis Thrasher is the author of numerous works of fiction, including his most personal and perhaps his deepest work, Sky Blue, that was published in summer of 2007. This year he has to novels published, Out of the Devil’s Mouth, and a supernatural thriller, Isolation.

Travis is married to Sharon and they are the proud parents of Kylie, born in November, 2006, and Hailey, a Shih-Tzu that looks like an Ewok. They live in suburban Chicago.


ABOUT THE BOOK

Trapped

Exhausted

Terrified

. . . Alone

When a missionary family moves into a secluded mansion in the mountains of North Carolina, they think they are escaping their nightmares. But when a snowstorm hits and they are trapped inside their new home, their worst fears become reality. As they fight to stay alive, they will be tested in ways they never imagined. Can their love for one another and their faith in God save them from the dangers lurking here?

A masterfully written story that will grip you from its mysterious beginning to its chilling end.

From Publishers Weekly:

"In this dark chiller, Thrasher (Sky Blue; The Promise Remains) demonstrates a considerable talent for the horror genre. Like Stephen King, Thrasher pits flawed but likable characters against evil forces that at first seem escapable but gradually take on a terrifying ubiquity.

The Miller family has recently returned to suburban Chicago after a harrowing experience on the mission field. Hoping to get away from the busyness of suburban living, they travel to the mountains of North Carolina for an extended stay in an enormous, remote lodge where husband and father Jim plans to write a book while trying to reconnect with his family.

When a snowstorm isolates them further and spiritual attacks make them feel they are losing their minds, both Jim and his wife, Stephanie, begin to wonder if God can rescue them and their two young children. Aside from sharing too many plot points with The Shining, this novel hits very few false notes and should appeal to fans of Christian fiction, the horror genre and all who enjoy well-crafted and suspenseful stories."

If you would like to read the first chapter of Isolation, go HERE

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Author's picture is:
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The book cover photo is:
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The code for this post is: <div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" border="0" /></a></div><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;">This week, the</span></center><br /><center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:100%;">is introducing</span></center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#993300;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446505544">Isolation</a></span></center><br /><center>FaithWords (September 12, 2008)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.travisthrasher.com/">Travis Thrasher</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6ljuyOhGQp9J9RUo0jHNgR_LIfGLSTMH7jDT1_1GpT5pA_-_RfopdnLyhslGj82B-T0bu7is8ejToG3CcEetcXA7ObeieChsyNk7jjS38Ef_WVtoT4WZuD6nQn3YxVZ5_7GY/s1600-h/travis.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA6ljuyOhGQp9J9RUo0jHNgR_LIfGLSTMH7jDT1_1GpT5pA_-_RfopdnLyhslGj82B-T0bu7is8ejToG3CcEetcXA7ObeieChsyNk7jjS38Ef_WVtoT4WZuD6nQn3YxVZ5_7GY/s200/travis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246076300311537570" /></a>It was during third grade after a teacher encouraged him in his writing and as he read through The Narnia Chronicles by C.S. Lewis that Travis decided he wanted to be a writer. The dream never left him, and allowed him to fulfill that dream of writing fulltime in 2007. <br /><br />Travis Thrasher is the author of numerous works of fiction, including his most personal and perhaps his deepest work, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0802486681">Sky Blue</a>, that was published in summer of 2007. This year he has to novels published, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/080248669X">Out of the Devil’s Mouth</a>, and a supernatural thriller, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446505544">Isolation</a>. <br /><br />Travis is married to Sharon and they are the proud parents of Kylie, born in November, 2006, and Hailey, a Shih-Tzu that looks like an Ewok. They live in suburban Chicago. <br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ffcc00;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></strong><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYfHiLTMrgDma8JQhqgJPFxILGhqVemZjNIzcqwb0NQfYLlcEKtwde0UG3jTQNEI3BePCpVcGbMl4Q18-_oWijtRh1EujWJcTbxvblYWCB54rkBvn29fAe9zKDD1PrTvsm23N/s1600-h/Isolation.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYfHiLTMrgDma8JQhqgJPFxILGhqVemZjNIzcqwb0NQfYLlcEKtwde0UG3jTQNEI3BePCpVcGbMl4Q18-_oWijtRh1EujWJcTbxvblYWCB54rkBvn29fAe9zKDD1PrTvsm23N/s200/Isolation.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246075397443113842" /></a>Trapped<br /><br />Exhausted<br /><br />Terrified<br /><br />. . . Alone<br /><br />When a missionary family moves into a secluded mansion in the mountains of North Carolina, they think they are escaping their nightmares. But when a snowstorm hits and they are trapped inside their new home, their worst fears become reality. As they fight to stay alive, they will be tested in ways they never imagined. Can their love for one another and their faith in God save them from the dangers lurking here? <br /><br />A masterfully written story that will grip you from its mysterious beginning to its chilling end.<br /><br />From Publishers Weekly:<br /><br />"In this dark chiller, Thrasher (Sky Blue; The Promise Remains) demonstrates a considerable talent for the horror genre. Like Stephen King, Thrasher pits flawed but likable characters against evil forces that at first seem escapable but gradually take on a terrifying ubiquity. <br /><br />The Miller family has recently returned to suburban Chicago after a harrowing experience on the mission field. Hoping to get away from the busyness of suburban living, they travel to the mountains of North Carolina for an extended stay in an enormous, remote lodge where husband and father Jim plans to write a book while trying to reconnect with his family. <br /><br />When a snowstorm isolates them further and spiritual attacks make them feel they are losing their minds, both Jim and his wife, Stephanie, begin to wonder if God can rescue them and their two young children. Aside from sharing too many plot points with The Shining, this novel hits very few false notes and should appeal to fans of Christian fiction, the horror genre and all who enjoy well-crafted and suspenseful stories." <br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446505544">Isolation</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2008/09/isolation-by-travis-thrasher-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Travis can be reached through the Contact link on his Website

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