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>

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