The Preacher's Bride by Jody Hedlund

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Preacher's Bride Bethany House; Original edition (October 1, 2010) by Jody Hedlund


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jody has written novels for the last 16 years (with a hiatus when her children were young. In May of 2009 she double-finaled in the Genesis contest, a national fiction-writing contest for unpublished writers, sponsored by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW.Shortly after the final, Jody acquired an agent, Rachelle Gardner of Word Serve Literary. Her agent spent the summer of 2009 working on selling her books. In September of that year, Jody signed a three-book deal with Bethany House Publishers. Jody’s debut novel, The Preacher’s Bride, releases in Oct. 2010. Her next book will release in 2011 and a third in 2012.



ABOUT THE BOOK

In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love.

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Preacher's Bride, 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 alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764208322">The Preacher's Bride</a></span></center> <center>Bethany House; Original edition (October 1, 2010)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://jodyhedlund.com/">Jody Hedlund</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbR8zpVMt4A7KXVVH2O7W-bgCcSOvRMrPMvdRKcFKz8-yis2WnHuwNb2N6Was6uDhVnOZWvN6Vcf_dFiQHG97r4GcxF_56PKAJ8X2umcFSoqyEk51Z_yPMswbiCqjJBcq_aqDiA/s1600/jodyhedlundphoto.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFbR8zpVMt4A7KXVVH2O7W-bgCcSOvRMrPMvdRKcFKz8-yis2WnHuwNb2N6Was6uDhVnOZWvN6Vcf_dFiQHG97r4GcxF_56PKAJ8X2umcFSoqyEk51Z_yPMswbiCqjJBcq_aqDiA/s200/jodyhedlundphoto.gif" width="152" /></a></div>Jody has written novels for the last 16 years (with a hiatus when her children were young. In May of 2009 she double-finaled in the Genesis contest, a national fiction-writing contest for unpublished writers, sponsored by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW.Shortly after the final, Jody acquired an agent, Rachelle Gardner of Word Serve Literary. Her agent spent the summer of 2009 working on selling her books. In September of that year, Jody signed a three-book deal with Bethany House Publishers. Jody’s debut novel, The Preacher’s Bride, releases in Oct. 2010. Her next book will release in 2011 and a third in 2012.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQryRVsrmd0mz0nWUPHOC7KoGrePQ5bcxCazBg6n83W-kCWINV-IDGswN97F22PETq3bSNXiyH4cC3uDWO1t61yXT6-F7b4lxInkko2TSOGq8hzapgLDRLRlWS8nwBgJC_g1zzw/s1600/Preacher's+Bride.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQryRVsrmd0mz0nWUPHOC7KoGrePQ5bcxCazBg6n83W-kCWINV-IDGswN97F22PETq3bSNXiyH4cC3uDWO1t61yXT6-F7b4lxInkko2TSOGq8hzapgLDRLRlWS8nwBgJC_g1zzw/s200/Preacher's+Bride.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>In 1650s England, a young Puritan maiden is on a mission to save the baby of her newly widowed preacher--whether her assistance is wanted or not. Always ready to help those in need, Elizabeth ignores John's protests of her aid. She's even willing to risk her lone marriage prospect to help the little family. Yet Elizabeth's new role as nanny takes a dangerous turn when John's boldness from the pulpit makes him a target of political and religious leaders. As the preacher's enemies become desperate to silence him, they draw Elizabeth into a deadly web of deception. Finding herself in more danger than she ever bargained for, she's more determined than ever to save the child--and man--she's come to love. <br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764208322">The Preacher's Bride</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/preachers-bride-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>.

Jody can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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A Season of Miracles by Rusty Whitener

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Season of Miracles Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (August 3, 2010) by Rusty Whitener

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

 Rusty Whitener is a novelist, screenwriter, and actor. His first screenplay, Touched, won second place at the 2009 Kairos Prize at the Los Angeles Movieguide Awards and first place at the Gideon film festival. That screenplay soon became A Season of Miracles. The movie version of this book is now in production with Elevating Entertainment. Find out more at www.rustywhitener.com and www.aseasonofmiraclesmovie.com. Videos and book club discussion questions are also available at www.aseasonofmiraclesbook.com.


Endorsements:

“A Season of Miracles is a must read for anyone who has ever played youth baseball. I read the book, and was reacquainted with my childhood. In the midst of an enjoyable read that took me down memory lane was a touching, challenging and beautiful story about how God can use the unlikeliest among us to draw us to Him.”—Matt Diaz, outfielder, Atlanta Braves

“Baseball, inspiration and childhood memories—a great combination. I couldn’t put it down!”—Richard Sterban, bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys

“Rusty Whitener weaves a deft tale of young friendship and the curve balls of faith, the whole story seasoned with sunshine and the leathery scent of baseball gloves!”—Ray Blackston, author of Flabbergasted

“A Season of Miracles is a heartwarming all American story of small town boys and Little League baseball. You’ll be cheering this captivating bunch of characters all the way home both in their game of baseball and the bigger game of life.”—Ann Gabhart, award-winning author of The Outsider

ABOUT THE BOOK

Looking back on the 1971 Little League season, Zack Ross relives the summer that changed his life…

Gunning for the championship is all that matters until twelve-year-old Zack meets Rafer, a boy whose differences make him an outcast but whose abilities on the baseball field make him the key to victory.

Admired for his contribution to the team, Rafer turns everyone’s expectations upside down, bestowing a gift to Zack and his teammates that forces them to think—is there more to life than winning or losing? And what is this thing called grace?

If you would like to read the first chapter of A Season of Miracles, 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 alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/%200825441919">A Season of Miracles</a></span></center> <center>Kregel Publications; Reprint edition (August 3, 2010)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.rustywhitener.com/">Rusty Whitener</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8n-GTclJcZFaZV5wkHXRKdx84EANgciLoMwOjrSBMR2YdTEOK5AGii8zSWLRxtUWvnXj74Oi39u49lFqMyy8769aCGD77lWMf5lmPhU-1WuYsXmGUT-7f4cWF5eeeaUQLoT2MIw/s1600/Whitener,+Rusty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8n-GTclJcZFaZV5wkHXRKdx84EANgciLoMwOjrSBMR2YdTEOK5AGii8zSWLRxtUWvnXj74Oi39u49lFqMyy8769aCGD77lWMf5lmPhU-1WuYsXmGUT-7f4cWF5eeeaUQLoT2MIw/s200/Whitener,+Rusty.jpg" width="133" /></a></div> Rusty Whitener is a novelist, screenwriter, and actor. His first screenplay, Touched, won second place at the 2009 Kairos Prize at the Los Angeles Movieguide Awards and first place at the Gideon film festival. That screenplay soon became A Season of Miracles. The movie version of this book is now in production with Elevating Entertainment. Find out more at <a href="http://www.rustywhitener.com/">www.rustywhitener.com</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aseasonofmiraclesmovie.com">www.aseasonofmiraclesmovie.com</a>. Videos and book club discussion questions are also available at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.aseasonofmiraclesbook.com">www.aseasonofmiraclesbook.com</a>. <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>Endorsements:</b><br /> <blockquote>“A Season of Miracles is a must read for anyone who has ever played youth baseball. I read the book, and was reacquainted with my childhood. In the midst of an enjoyable read that took me down memory lane was a touching, challenging and beautiful story about how God can use the unlikeliest among us to draw us to Him.”—<b>Matt Diaz</b>, outfielder, Atlanta Braves</blockquote><blockquote>“Baseball, inspiration and childhood memories—a great combination. I couldn’t put it down!”—<b>Richard Sterban</b>, bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys</blockquote><blockquote>“Rusty Whitener weaves a deft tale of young friendship and the curve balls of faith, the whole story seasoned with sunshine and the leathery scent of baseball gloves!”—<b>Ray Blackston</b>, author of <i>Flabbergasted</i></blockquote><blockquote>“<i>A Season of Miracles</i> is a heartwarming all American story of small town boys and Little League baseball. You’ll be cheering this captivating bunch of characters all the way home both in their game of baseball and the bigger game of life.”—<b>Ann Gabhart, </b>award-winning author of <i>The Outsider</i></blockquote><br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wB3-Wq1GdbGHp6Di-DSqR_i1kjG_kui6-kZffqMYS1xJwoyQbqVBKyA8Tz-xxJTTUJ-m35KYKauuYiaw3dpjJqVA8fO2XKzEiNNkzp_sPvIZqzT1FUfv64RG-pmeUrUYvhe0mQ/s1600/A+Season+of+Miracles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wB3-Wq1GdbGHp6Di-DSqR_i1kjG_kui6-kZffqMYS1xJwoyQbqVBKyA8Tz-xxJTTUJ-m35KYKauuYiaw3dpjJqVA8fO2XKzEiNNkzp_sPvIZqzT1FUfv64RG-pmeUrUYvhe0mQ/s200/A+Season+of+Miracles.jpg" width="128" /></a></div>Looking back on the 1971 Little League season, Zack Ross relives the summer that changed his life…<br /> <br /> Gunning for the championship is all that matters until twelve-year-old Zack meets Rafer, a boy whose differences make him an outcast but whose abilities on the baseball field make him the key to victory.<br /> <br /> Admired for his contribution to the team, Rafer turns everyone’s expectations upside down, bestowing a gift to Zack and his teammates that forces them to think—is there more to life than winning or losing? And what is this thing called grace? <br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/%200825441919">A Season of Miracles</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/season-of-miracles.html">HERE</a>.<br /> <br /> <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SD-PqyCbOe4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SD-PqyCbOe4?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

Rusty can be reached through the Contact link on his Website

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Becky at Joyful Mother
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Brittanie at A Book Lover
Carla at Carla's Writing Café
Carly at Carlybird's Home
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Dave at The Plot Thickens
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Elizabeth at Count it All Joy
Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Jenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews
Jenny at Come Meet AusJenny
Jill at Artistic Blogger
Kathleen at Reviews From The Heart
Kay at Views & Reviews by K
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kim at Window To My World
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
Kristy at Heart Scribblings
Allie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Loren at The Heart Of A BookWorm
Lori at Noggin Bits
Mark at Thoughts Of A Sojourner
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Molly at Book Reviews
Nicole at Into The Fire
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Phee at Pix-N-Pens
Shelley at Ink Scrawls
Susan at New Every Morning
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View On Books
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife
Victoria at Overlooked Orchid

Lydia’s Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Lydia's Charm Barbour Books (September 1, 2010) by Wanda E. Brunstetter

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

A Note From Wanda:

Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be a writer. When I was in the second grade, I wrote my first poem about a moth. Luckily, I received encouragement from my teacher. During my teen years, I wrote skits that my church teen group performed during special holidays.

It wasn’t until 1980, that I took a course on writing for children and teenagers. I became serious about a career as an author. Soon after that, I began to write stories, articles, poems, and devotionals, which appeared in a variety of Christian publications. Later, I had 5 books of puppet/ventriloquist scripts published. *These books are currently available by contacting me. (wanda@wandabrunstetter.com)

My first novel was released by Barbour Publishing’s book club, Heartsong Presents, in Dec. 1997. I have now written nearly fifty books, with over 4 million books in print. Many of the novels I've written are Amish-themed.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Widowed and jobless, Lydia King moves her son and herself to Charm, Ohio, to be close to her mother and help with her grandfather. Menno Troyer, a furniture store owner, is also recently widowed and the father of four energetic boys.

Levi Stutzman, another newcomer to the area, is the only one in his family not handicapped by dwarfism and has dedicated his life to caring for them. As fall colors the countryside, will anonymous gifts left for Lydia bring her hope for a new life and romance, or will another tragedy flood her with infinite despair?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Lydia's Charm, 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 alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><br /> <center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1602600635">Lydia's Charm</a></span></center> <center>Barbour Books (September 1, 2010)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.wandabrunstetter.com/">Wanda E. Brunstetter</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WEXkPWy2Exh-Mm5MRtfNW6DoN56P1MvYE-0_S2am0Qlgqblu4MAPXYsrYrpFX4sBpI09xffsfAWWcyMDo-CnwDAKb2hy5_6PaHMiK7Kes6IxWYKOOAdsdDZEVFoRpKFh9l9ZEQ/s1600-h/wanda_sitting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5WEXkPWy2Exh-Mm5MRtfNW6DoN56P1MvYE-0_S2am0Qlgqblu4MAPXYsrYrpFX4sBpI09xffsfAWWcyMDo-CnwDAKb2hy5_6PaHMiK7Kes6IxWYKOOAdsdDZEVFoRpKFh9l9ZEQ/s320/wanda_sitting.jpg" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000;">A Note From Wanda:</span><br /> <br /> Ever since I was a child, I wanted to be a writer. When I was in the second grade, I wrote my first poem about a moth. Luckily, I received encouragement from my teacher. During my teen years, I wrote skits that my church teen group performed during special holidays. <br /> <br /> It wasn’t until 1980, that I took a course on writing for children and teenagers. I became serious about a career as an author. Soon after that, I began to write stories, articles, poems, and devotionals, which appeared in a variety of Christian publications. Later, I had 5 books of puppet/ventriloquist scripts published. *These books are currently available by contacting me. (wanda@wandabrunstetter.com) <br /> <br /> My first novel was released by Barbour Publishing’s book club, Heartsong Presents, in Dec. 1997. I have now written nearly fifty books, with over 4 million books in print. Many of the novels I've written are Amish-themed.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span><br /> </b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMd9Q-hbaBE5PQ-rhiFO628nTGOdGVa04zHYVU7ZIU7fqqJkpCiajU2pY48yPxb9RbJiEDkIpL6k1n7kLS1cL92OUnwqU2Ri98vnLhzoNJRMtiIAPIq6ZCbsEwXTiXRhzekvVrw/s1600/Lydia's+Charm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsMd9Q-hbaBE5PQ-rhiFO628nTGOdGVa04zHYVU7ZIU7fqqJkpCiajU2pY48yPxb9RbJiEDkIpL6k1n7kLS1cL92OUnwqU2Ri98vnLhzoNJRMtiIAPIq6ZCbsEwXTiXRhzekvVrw/s200/Lydia's+Charm.jpg" width="131" /></a></div>Widowed and jobless, Lydia King moves her son and herself to Charm, Ohio, to be close to her mother and help with her grandfather. Menno Troyer, a furniture store owner, is also recently widowed and the father of four energetic boys. <br /> <br /> Levi Stutzman, another newcomer to the area, is the only one in his family not handicapped by dwarfism and has dedicated his life to caring for them. As fall colors the countryside, will anonymous gifts left for Lydia bring her hope for a new life and romance, or will another tragedy flood her with infinite despair?<br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1602600635">Lydia's Charm</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/lydias-charm-barbour-books-september-1.html">HERE</a>.<br /> <br /> Watch the book trailer:<br /> <br /> <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nXWhgsiX59A?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nXWhgsiX59A?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>

Wanda can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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A Very Private Grave by Donna Fletcher Crow

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Very Private Grave Monarch Books (August 1, 2010) by Donna Fletcher Crow


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Donna Fletcher Crow is author of more than thirty-five novels. She has twice won first place in the Historical Fiction category from the National Association of Press Women, and has also been a finalist for "Best Inspirational Novel" from the Romance Writers of America. She is a member of The Arts Centre Group and Sisters in Crime. Find out more at www.donnafletchercrow.com.

Endorsements:

"History and mystery and murders most foul keep the pages turning ... A fascinating read." –Liz Curtis Higgs, bestelling author of Thorn in My Heart

“A Knickerbocker Glory of a thriller, a sweeping, page-turning quest served up with dollops of Church history and lashings of romance. Donna Fletcher Crow has created her own niche within the genre of clerical mysteries.” – Kate Charles, author of Deep Waters

“As in Glastonbury, Donna Fletcher Crow’s descriptions of the English and Scottish settings in her new mystery are drawn with real artistry. Lovers of British history and church history will be impressed by her grasp of both.”—Sally Wright, Edgar Award finalist and author of the Ben Reese Mysteries

ABOUT THE BOOK

Felicity Howard, a young American studying for the Anglican priesthood at the College of the Transfiguration in Yorkshire, is devastated when she finds her beloved Fr. Dominic bludgeoned to death and Fr. Antony, her church history lecturer, soaked in his blood.

Following the cryptic clues contained in a poem the dead man had pressed upon her minutes before his death, she and Fr. Antony—who is wanted for questioning by the police—flee the monastery to seek more information about Fr. Dominic and end up in the holy island of Lindisfarne, former home of Saint Cuthbert.

Their quest leads them into a dark puzzle...and considerable danger.

If you would like to read the Prologue and first Chapter of A Very Private Grave, 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 alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1854249681">A Very Private Grave</a></span></center> <center>Monarch Books (August 1, 2010)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/">Donna Fletcher Crow</a></span><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RUKIkFz3oYsQu-KM7MOBk9U2UBVAW0EjWDl5aBnMgepEZjZZyft60jofDEchgI4Ti4jZQIbRehtrcXRs3MrPItneIT0keaPl-ijV-yvQ6YM9IC7Lq_KNty9UQCIVDBr_l8KjIw/s1600/Crow,+Donna+Fletcher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RUKIkFz3oYsQu-KM7MOBk9U2UBVAW0EjWDl5aBnMgepEZjZZyft60jofDEchgI4Ti4jZQIbRehtrcXRs3MrPItneIT0keaPl-ijV-yvQ6YM9IC7Lq_KNty9UQCIVDBr_l8KjIw/s200/Crow,+Donna+Fletcher.jpg" width="141" /></a></div>Donna Fletcher Crow is author of more than thirty-five novels. She has twice won first place in the Historical Fiction category from the National Association of Press Women, and has also been a finalist for "Best Inspirational Novel" from the Romance Writers of America. She is a member of The Arts Centre Group and Sisters in Crime. Find out more at <a href="http://www.donnafletchercrow.com/">www.donnafletchercrow.com</a>. <br /> <br /> <b>Endorsements:</b><br /> <blockquote>"History and mystery and murders most foul keep the pages turning ... A fascinating read." –Liz Curtis Higgs, bestelling author of <i>Thorn in My Heart</i></blockquote><blockquote>“A Knickerbocker Glory of a thriller, a sweeping, page-turning quest served up with dollops of Church history and lashings of romance. Donna Fletcher Crow has created her own niche within the genre of clerical mysteries.” – Kate Charles, author of <i>Deep Waters</i></blockquote><blockquote>“As in Glastonbury, Donna Fletcher Crow’s descriptions of the English and Scottish settings in her new mystery are drawn with real artistry. Lovers of British history and church history will be impressed by her grasp of both.”—Sally Wright, Edgar Award finalist and author of the <i>Ben Reese Mysteries</i></blockquote><br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEbQzFSjKeZFqRyIKJisoxL43RcehsO7uLtLhICNFTV2WhFG2GbdX3UwPKjhUDpvrxUib4ugFYcMTb-7f2ph94GtkH5FpRo9pPacs0bBYPh7vghOMeiiilTj5xrLK63UY2xopqw/s1600/A+Very+Private+Grave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEbQzFSjKeZFqRyIKJisoxL43RcehsO7uLtLhICNFTV2WhFG2GbdX3UwPKjhUDpvrxUib4ugFYcMTb-7f2ph94GtkH5FpRo9pPacs0bBYPh7vghOMeiiilTj5xrLK63UY2xopqw/s200/A+Very+Private+Grave.jpg" width="127" /></a></div>Felicity Howard, a young American studying for the Anglican priesthood at the College of the Transfiguration in Yorkshire, is devastated when she finds her beloved Fr. Dominic bludgeoned to death and Fr. Antony, her church history lecturer, soaked in his blood. <br /> <br /> Following the cryptic clues contained in a poem the dead man had pressed upon her minutes before his death, she and Fr. Antony—who is wanted for questioning by the police—flee the monastery to seek more information about Fr. Dominic and end up in the holy island of Lindisfarne, former home of Saint Cuthbert. <br /> <br /> Their quest leads them into a dark puzzle...and considerable danger.<br /> <br /> If you would like to read the Prologue and first Chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1854249681">A Very Private Grave</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/very-private-grave-prologue-and-chapter.html">HERE</a>.<br /> <br /> Watch the book video: <br /> <object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UFrqhXnVP5Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UFrqhXnVP5Q?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>

Donna can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Susan at New Every Morning
Tara at Tara's View On Books
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife

While We're Far Apart by Lynn Austin

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing While We're Far Apart Bethany House (October 1, 2010) by Lynn Austin



ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that Lynn made progress on her dream to write, carving out a few hours of writing time each day while her children napped. Lynn credits her early experience of learning to write amid the chaos of family life for her ability to be a productive writer while making sure her family remains her top priority.

Along with reading, two of Lynn's lifelong passions are history and archaeology. While researching her Biblical fiction series, Chronicles of the Kings, these two interests led her to pursue graduate studies in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology through Southwestern Theological Seminary. She and her son traveled to Israel during the summer of 1989 to take part in an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Timnah. This experience contributed to the inspiration for her novel Wings of Refuge.

Lynn resigned from teaching to write full-time in 1992. Since then she has published twelve novels. Five of her historical novels, Hidden Places, Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, A Proper Pursuit, and Until We Reach Home have won Christy Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009 for excellence in Christian Fiction. Fire by Night was also one of only five inspirational fiction books chosen by Library Journal for their top picks of 2003, and All She Ever Wanted was chosen as one of the five inspirational top picks of 2005. Lynn's novel Hidden Places has been made into a movie for the Hallmark Channel, starring actress Shirley Jones. Ms Jones received a 2006 Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Aunt Batty in the film.


ABOUT THE BOOK

In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother.

Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war.

And elderly Mr. Mendel, the landlord, waits for the war to end to hear what has happened to his son trapped in war-torn Hungary. But during the long, endless wait for victory overseas, life on the home front will go from bad to worse.

Yet these characters will find themselves growing and changing in ways they never expected--and ultimately discovering truths about God's love...even when He is silent.

If you would like to read the first chapter of While We're Far Apart, 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 alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><center><span style="font-size: 130%;">This week, the</span></center> <center><a href="http://www.christianfictionblogalliance.com/"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Christian Fiction Blog Alliance</span></a></center> <center><span style="font-size: 100%;">is introducing</span></center> <center><span style="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764204971">While We're Far Apart</a></span></center> <center>Bethany House (October 1, 2010)</center> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.lynnaustin.org/ME2/Sites/Default.asp">Lynn Austin</a></span><br /> </center> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhWMfrjTHYz4WsBWFOfTKi14m0s8Ay1o1Mo_bcnKhpJ8pkwgYNsZ2gfdee54W-8Ohg1fYWLi1tdj_4vHXgn9wpvh3DoYLieLa7L4H4UlWfbNQizpMX_C2F2f7GQKujVLyAPhSXA/s1600/LynnAustin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnhWMfrjTHYz4WsBWFOfTKi14m0s8Ay1o1Mo_bcnKhpJ8pkwgYNsZ2gfdee54W-8Ohg1fYWLi1tdj_4vHXgn9wpvh3DoYLieLa7L4H4UlWfbNQizpMX_C2F2f7GQKujVLyAPhSXA/s200/LynnAustin.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that Lynn made progress on her dream to write, carving out a few hours of writing time each day while her children napped. Lynn credits her early experience of learning to write amid the chaos of family life for her ability to be a productive writer while making sure her family remains her top priority.<br /> <br /> Along with reading, two of Lynn's lifelong passions are history and archaeology. While researching her Biblical fiction series, Chronicles of the Kings, these two interests led her to pursue graduate studies in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology through Southwestern Theological Seminary. She and her son traveled to Israel during the summer of 1989 to take part in an archaeological dig at the ancient city of Timnah. This experience contributed to the inspiration for her novel <i>Wings of Refuge</i>.<br /> <br /> Lynn resigned from teaching to write full-time in 1992. Since then she has published twelve novels. Five of her historical novels, <i>Hidden Places, Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, A Proper Pursuit,</i> and <i>Until We Reach Home</i> have won Christy Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009 for excellence in Christian Fiction. <i>Fire by Night</i> was also one of only five inspirational fiction books chosen by Library Journal for their top picks of 2003, and <i>All She Ever Wanted</i> was chosen as one of the five inspirational top picks of 2005. Lynn's novel Hidden Places has been made into a movie for the Hallmark Channel, starring actress Shirley Jones. Ms Jones received a 2006 Emmy Award nomination for her portrayal of Aunt Batty in the film. <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfh9zVDRMgNxHhE4v0oMiNaniIeP5RiWrUxYSU4GLN33ELQZslWq2OUzKz3j6J69tRCM0x5EnK6WHikebz5NxYd8yB_OE3QBhFiZyYmi3DbpVt-B8Vi_2jrJ7jJv1Xn9bhS-oe-g/s1600/While+We%27re+Far+Apart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfh9zVDRMgNxHhE4v0oMiNaniIeP5RiWrUxYSU4GLN33ELQZslWq2OUzKz3j6J69tRCM0x5EnK6WHikebz5NxYd8yB_OE3QBhFiZyYmi3DbpVt-B8Vi_2jrJ7jJv1Xn9bhS-oe-g/s200/While+We%27re+Far+Apart.jpg" width="131" /></a></div>In an unassuming apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, three lives intersect as the reality of war invades each aspect of their lives. Young Esther is heartbroken when her father decides to enlist in the army shortly after the death of her mother. <br /> <br /> Penny Goodrich has been in love with Eddie Shaffer for as long as she can remember; now that Eddie's wife is dead, Penny feels she has been given a second chance and offers to care for his children in the hope that he will finally notice her and marry her after the war. <br /> <br /> And elderly Mr. Mendel, the landlord, waits for the war to end to hear what has happened to his son trapped in war-torn Hungary. But during the long, endless wait for victory overseas, life on the home front will go from bad to worse. <br /> <br /> Yet these characters will find themselves growing and changing in ways they never expected--and ultimately discovering truths about God's love...even when He is silent. <br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764204971">While We're Far Apart</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/while-were-far-apart-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>.<br />

Lynn can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jendi at Jendi's Journal
Jenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews
Jennifer at So Many Books…So Little Time
Julie at My Own Little Corner of The World
Kara at Ramblings-n-Writings
Kathleen at Reviews From The Heart
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kim at Window To My World
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
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Lynetta at Open Book
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Embers of Love by Tracie Peterson

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Embers of Love Bethany House (October 1, 2010)
by Tracie Peterson


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.
She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.

In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers.

She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research.

Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests.

Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books


ABOUT THE BOOK

The logging industry in eastern Texas is booming, and Deborah Vandermark plans to assist her family's business now that she's completed college. Unexpectedly, her best friend, Lizzie Decker, accompanies her back home--fleeing a wedding and groom she has no interest in.

Deborah, the determined matchmaker, puts her sights on uniting her brother and dear friend in a true love match. Deborah soon meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, a much-needed addition to the town. As their lives intersect, Deborah realizes that she has a much greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping she was trained in.

But when typhoid begins to spread and Lizzie's jilted fiance returns, Deborah wonders if true love can overcome such obstacles...for those dearest to her, and for herself.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Embers of Love, go HERE.




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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><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="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764208209">Embers of Love</a></span></center> <center>Bethany House (October 1, 2010)</center> <br /> <center>by</center> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.traciepeterson.com/">Tracie Peterson</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxv4HKZp7mwOHTvWvWDXb2MSMbwLT-9XN7AqrWxyuo1zofos5pZnS648zYV48kLg4TsZoUZ2H4_nryd936KmVjQHXiGdoldRbQAKm7wEKXDB5jPnoc83i0uRwmghRGwO57VLjBnA/s1600/TPetersonPressKitPhoto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxv4HKZp7mwOHTvWvWDXb2MSMbwLT-9XN7AqrWxyuo1zofos5pZnS648zYV48kLg4TsZoUZ2H4_nryd936KmVjQHXiGdoldRbQAKm7wEKXDB5jPnoc83i0uRwmghRGwO57VLjBnA/s200/TPetersonPressKitPhoto.jpg" width="160" /></a></div>Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.<br /> She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw <i>A Place To Belong</i> published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively with Heartsong for the next two years, receiving their readership's vote for Favorite Author of the Year for three years in a row.<br /> <br /> In December, 1995 she signed a contract with Bethany House Publishers to co-write a series with author Judith Pella. Tracie now writes exclusively for Bethany House Publishers.<br /> <br /> She teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. <br /> <br /> Tracie was awarded the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for 2007 Inspirational Fiction and her books have won numerous awards for favorite books in a variety of contests.<br /> <br /> Making her home in Montana, this Kansas native enjoys spending time with family--especially her three grandchildren--Rainy, Fox and Max. She's active in her church as the Director of Women's Ministries, coordinates a yearly writer's retreat for published authors, and travels, as time permits, to research her books <br /> <br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHWTOpXwUO13l_qdtrNmtrHb4DFKgDPN4mlziLIUKtV6z430N-k9hxyb8285QbMs5dwQKFWZYX6jjxSFcekyuGAqHpDQfmpTeTD6i5RFGNnOi2kOybSl0XAX0ehWifR6wVF0gyg/s1600/Embers+of+Love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLHWTOpXwUO13l_qdtrNmtrHb4DFKgDPN4mlziLIUKtV6z430N-k9hxyb8285QbMs5dwQKFWZYX6jjxSFcekyuGAqHpDQfmpTeTD6i5RFGNnOi2kOybSl0XAX0ehWifR6wVF0gyg/s200/Embers+of+Love.jpg" width="131" /></a></div>The logging industry in eastern Texas is booming, and Deborah Vandermark plans to assist her family's business now that she's completed college. Unexpectedly, her best friend, Lizzie Decker, accompanies her back home--fleeing a wedding and groom she has no interest in. <br /> <br /> Deborah, the determined matchmaker, puts her sights on uniting her brother and dear friend in a true love match. Deborah soon meets Dr. Christopher Clayton, a much-needed addition to the town. As their lives intersect, Deborah realizes that she has a much greater interest in medicine and science than the bookkeeping she was trained in. <br /> <br /> But when typhoid begins to spread and Lizzie's jilted fiance returns, Deborah wonders if true love can overcome such obstacles...for those dearest to her, and for herself. <br /> <br /> If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764208209">Embers of Love</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/embers-of-love-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>.

Tracie can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Andie at Radiant Light
Andrea at Spoken For
Angela at God Uses Broken Vessels
Barbara at Victoria Hill Farm
Becky at Joyful Mother
Beth at The Write Message
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brittanie at A Book Lover
Camy at Camy's Loft
Cara at the law, books, and life
Carla at Carla's Writing Café
Carol at Blogging With Carol
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christy at Southern Sassy Things
Christy at At Split Ends
Dave at The Plot Thickens
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food
Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Elizabeth at Count it All Joy
Ernie at Writing: My Adventures In Words
Heidi at Reviews And Reflections
Jane at Winning Readings
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jendi at Jendi's Journal
Jenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews
Jennifer at So Many Books…So Little Time
Jennifer at My Not So Hurried Life
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Julie at My Own Little Corner of The World
Kara at Ramblings-n-Writings
Kathleen at Reviews From The Heart
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kim at Window To My World
Allie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Linda at GodSonggrace
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lynn at Ladybug Chronicles
Margaret at Creative Madness Mama
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Molly at Book Reviews
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Becky at Becky's Book Reviews
Ruth at Booktalk & more...
Sabrina at Hijinks From The Heartland
Stephanie at Her Creative Side
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View On Books
Tina at Tina's Book Reviews
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife
Victoria at Overlooked Orchid

Snow Day by Billy Coffey

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Snow DayFaithWords (October 11, 2010)
by
Billy Coffey


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

When you’re raised in small-town Virginia by a redneck father and a Mennonite mother, certain things become ingrained. And when you marry a small-town girl and have two small-town kids, all you want to do is pass those ingrained things along.

Like believing the best life is one lived in the country enjoying the pleasures it provides—summer nights beneath the stars, rocking chairs on the front porch, deer grazing in the fields. And believing that no matter how iffy life can get sometimes, there are some things that are eternal and unchanging.

But above all else, believing that in everything there is story waiting to be told.

That’s where I come in.

Billy Coffey was raised on stories. The first ones came on the front porches of relatives, tales laced with local charm and deep meaning. Then came the stories from people like Max Lucado and Robert Fulghum, who write with a charm and deep meaning of their own.

Billy lives with his wife and two children in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. If you drive by his house, you’ll probably spot him on the front porch. If you do, give him a wave. He’ll wave back.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In this debut novel, Peter is a simple man who lives by a simple truth--a person gains strength by leaning on his constants. To him, those constants are the factory where he works, the family he loves, and the God who sustains him. But when news of job cuts comes against the backdrop of an unexpected snowstorm, his life becomes filled with far more doubts than certainties.

With humor and a gift for storytelling, Billy Coffey brings you along as he spends his snow day encountering family, friends, and strangers of his small Virginia town. All have had their own battles with life's storms. Some have found redemption. Others are still seeking it. But each one offers a piece to the puzzle of why we must sometimes suffer loss, and each one will help Peter find a greater truth--our lives are made beautiful not by our big moments, but our little ones. (2010)

To read an excerpt from Snow Day, go HERE.

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<div align="center"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/1600/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5500/1432/320/CFBAreviewer_gif.0.gif" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a></div><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="color: #993300; font-size: 130%;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446568260">Snow Day</a></span></center><center>FaithWords (October 11, 2010)</center> <br /> <center>by</center> <br /> <center><span style="color: #006600; font-size: 130%;"><a href="http://www.billycoffey.com/">Billy Coffey</a></span></center> <br /> <br /> <br /> <span style="color: #ff6600; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KX5-nj0BEJSHqufgadhtuw9hnxMSnP7VPDN3Jw-usY3WHcqh67q4qS9zeakXFZk2FFu07o_Ly8JIlu6g7ph-WLa87nK0tFbsANJMlhVnkMNZLcWy-rcXzhzPgsMi9RxySTw88w/s1600/Coffee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KX5-nj0BEJSHqufgadhtuw9hnxMSnP7VPDN3Jw-usY3WHcqh67q4qS9zeakXFZk2FFu07o_Ly8JIlu6g7ph-WLa87nK0tFbsANJMlhVnkMNZLcWy-rcXzhzPgsMi9RxySTw88w/s200/Coffee.jpg" width="149" /></a></div>When you’re raised in small-town Virginia by a redneck father and a Mennonite mother, certain things become ingrained. And when you marry a small-town girl and have two small-town kids, all you want to do is pass those ingrained things along.<br /> <br /> Like believing the best life is one lived in the country enjoying the pleasures it provides—summer nights beneath the stars, rocking chairs on the front porch, deer grazing in the fields. And believing that no matter how iffy life can get sometimes, there are some things that are eternal and unchanging.<br /> <br /> But above all else, believing that in everything there is story waiting to be told.<br /> <br /> That’s where I come in.<br /> <br /> Billy Coffey was raised on stories. The first ones came on the front porches of relatives, tales laced with local charm and deep meaning. Then came the stories from people like Max Lucado and Robert Fulghum, who write with a charm and deep meaning of their own. <br /> <br /> Billy lives with his wife and two children in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. If you drive by his house, you’ll probably spot him on the front porch. If you do, give him a wave. He’ll wave back.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 100%;">ABOUT THE BOOK</span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA79Ue8aq904xKh0qb8gaFj27VnhUI8lC2waXBnQngunx0YsotM-rUiqry9eOzjSGBuPgXXZsdOVBvA8JfyS5i_fE8BifR5EMe3OPN2CwhmCUiA0qymJhxgzYgKLq0f92VDpWMnQ/s1600/Snow+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA79Ue8aq904xKh0qb8gaFj27VnhUI8lC2waXBnQngunx0YsotM-rUiqry9eOzjSGBuPgXXZsdOVBvA8JfyS5i_fE8BifR5EMe3OPN2CwhmCUiA0qymJhxgzYgKLq0f92VDpWMnQ/s200/Snow+Day.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>In this debut novel, Peter is a simple man who lives by a simple truth--a person gains strength by leaning on his constants. To him, those constants are the factory where he works, the family he loves, and the God who sustains him. But when news of job cuts comes against the backdrop of an unexpected snowstorm, his life becomes filled with far more doubts than certainties.<br /> <br /> With humor and a gift for storytelling, Billy Coffey brings you along as he spends his snow day encountering family, friends, and strangers of his small Virginia town. All have had their own battles with life's storms. Some have found redemption. Others are still seeking it. But each one offers a piece to the puzzle of why we must sometimes suffer loss, and each one will help Peter find a greater truth--our lives are made beautiful not by our big moments, but our little ones. (2010) <br /> <br /> To read an excerpt from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446568260">Snow Day</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2010/10/snow-day-excerpt.html">HERE</a>.

Billy can be reached through the Contact link on his Website.

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