Things Worth Remembering by Jackina Stark

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Things Worth Remembering
Bethany House (October 1, 2009)
by
Jackina Stark


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jackina (pronounced with a long “i” to rhyme with China) Stark recently retired from teaching English at Ozark Christian College to spend more time writing and traveling.

Jackina says: "Although I loved my subjects and my students, I retired to do more writing and speaking, to spend more time with my family, and to travel with family and friends (including trips to encourage two missions in Cambodia). I have also spoken nationally and internationally at many retreats and seminars and enjoy running into many readers and former students. I have written frequently for both Christian Standard and Lookout, periodicals of Standard Publishing. Years ago I wrote two non-fiction books, published by College Press, but currently out of print. These days, I’m exploring fiction. My first novel, Tender Grace, was released by Bethany House January 30, 2009, and Things Worth Remembering, is the second. I’m working on new projects, including a third novel, as time permits. Whether speaking or writing, I love the opportunity to tell about Him whom Jesus called “Holy Father” and “the only true God.”

She has been married to her husband, Tony, for forty-two years. They live in Carl Junction, Missouri, and have two daughters and six grandchildren.





ABOUT THE BOOK

Kendy Laswell and her daughter, Maisey, used to do everything together--until one fateful summer when Maisey witnessed something she shouldn't have, and their relationship fractured. Now, Maisey is back home to get married and Kendy realizes this is her last chance to reconnect with her daughter. Will Kendy and Maisey be able to reclaim the bond they once shared?

Maisey asked for a bride doll the Christmas she was five, mesmerized by her aunt's wedding the fall before. Since then I've been dreaming of the day, or days, we would shop for her wedding dress. A mother helping her daughter find just the right creation for that momentous walk down the aisle strikes me as one of life's happiest endeavors. The night she called to tell us she'd bought her "dream of a gown," I sat beside Luke on the couch, a striking contrast to Maisey's exuberance.
My dejection seemed a tad inappropriate. "Being hurt because I wasn't included is silly, isn't it?" I asked.

"Not so silly," he said.

Will I ever quit longing for the Maisey who was once mine?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Things Worth Remembering , go HERE




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<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/0764207113">Things Worth Remembering </a></span></center><br /><center>Bethany House (October 1, 2009)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.jackinastark.com/">Jackina Stark</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/AVvXsEiXCr5wHar6bIm-WPyXPUHvcroSJIZRziD3OQerp4bgIRIGU-oQQY0iYIVCdX5MsYXMJ5x1bUkXHpq05IwY8-Liyu9tmoe_AFBa0SZtyODg6p_lIoEMXhPI4L5Vn1VDKkbQLyeQHQ/s1600-h/jackinastark.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCr5wHar6bIm-WPyXPUHvcroSJIZRziD3OQerp4bgIRIGU-oQQY0iYIVCdX5MsYXMJ5x1bUkXHpq05IwY8-Liyu9tmoe_AFBa0SZtyODg6p_lIoEMXhPI4L5Vn1VDKkbQLyeQHQ/s320/jackinastark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391530817837050466" /></a><strong>Jackina</strong> (pronounced with a long “i” to rhyme with China) <strong>Stark</strong> recently retired from teaching English at Ozark Christian College to spend more time writing and traveling. <br /><br />Jackina says: "Although I loved my subjects and my students, I retired to do more writing and speaking, to spend more time with my family, and to travel with family and friends (including trips to encourage two missions in Cambodia). I have also spoken nationally and internationally at many retreats and seminars and enjoy running into many readers and former students. I have written frequently for both <em>Christian Standard </em>and <em>Lookout</em>, periodicals of Standard Publishing. Years ago I wrote two non-fiction books, published by College Press, but currently out of print. These days, I’m exploring fiction. My first novel, <em>Tender Grace</em>, was released by Bethany House January 30, 2009, and <em>Things Worth Remembering</em>, is the second. I’m working on new projects, including a third novel, as time permits. Whether speaking or writing, I love the opportunity to tell about Him whom Jesus called “Holy Father” and “the only true God.” <br /><br />She has been married to her husband, Tony, for forty-two years. They live in Carl Junction, Missouri, and have two daughters and six grandchildren. <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/AVvXsEhANzZTz0r1IcdcmtsdiySSac60BxYhm_8AoGSe6u3D4MwMZZv4R1y47xVsqZZS2bo_u2i0o_xgR1pH_07_TE-tJxi7lw4ACBcCDAeqFjcJqMva0AbpsqnFR9un19DFqkffynaq2Q/s1600-h/thingsworthremembering.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANzZTz0r1IcdcmtsdiySSac60BxYhm_8AoGSe6u3D4MwMZZv4R1y47xVsqZZS2bo_u2i0o_xgR1pH_07_TE-tJxi7lw4ACBcCDAeqFjcJqMva0AbpsqnFR9un19DFqkffynaq2Q/s320/thingsworthremembering.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391529751803081410" /></a>Kendy Laswell and her daughter, Maisey, used to do everything together--until one fateful summer when Maisey witnessed something she shouldn't have, and their relationship fractured. Now, Maisey is back home to get married and Kendy realizes this is her last chance to reconnect with her daughter. Will Kendy and Maisey be able to reclaim the bond they once shared?<br /><br /><em>Maisey asked for a bride doll the Christmas she was five, mesmerized by her aunt's wedding the fall before. Since then I've been dreaming of the day, or days, we would shop for her wedding dress. A mother helping her daughter find just the right creation for that momentous walk down the aisle strikes me as one of life's happiest endeavors. The night she called to tell us she'd bought her "dream of a gown," I sat beside Luke on the couch, a striking contrast to Maisey's exuberance. <br />My dejection seemed a tad inappropriate. "Being hurt because I wasn't included is silly, isn't it?" I asked.<br /><br />"Not so silly," he said.<br /><br />Will I ever quit longing for the Maisey who was once mine?</em><br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764207113">Things Worth Remembering </a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/10/things-worth-remembering-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Jackina can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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A Measure of Mercy by Lauraine Snelling

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
A Measure of Mercy
Bethany House (October 1, 2009)
by
Lauraine Snelling


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Award-winning and best selling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer with her first published book for young adult readers, Tragedy on the Toutle, in 1982. She has since continued writing more horse books for young girls, adding historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers to her repertoire. All told, she has up to sixty books published.


Shown in her contemporary romances and women’s fiction, a hallmark of Lauraine’s style is writing about real issues of forgiveness, loss, domestic violence, and cancer within a compelling story. Her work has been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German, and she has won the Silver Angel Award for An Untamed Land and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for Song of Laughter.

As a most sought after speaker, Lauraine encourages others to find their gifts and live their lives with humor and joy. Her readers clamor for more books more often, and Lauraine would like to comply ... if only her paintbrushes and easel didn’t call quite so loudly.

Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons, and live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a cockatiel named Bidley, and a watchdog Basset named Chewy. They love to travel, most especially in their forty-foot motor coach, which they affectionately deem “a work in progress”.


ABOUT THE BOOK

Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had intended to study medicine in Chicago or Grand Forks, but when a disaster wiped out a major portion of her family's income, Astrid stayed home instead, receiving hands-on training from Dr. Elizabeth.

Joshua Landsverk left Blessing two years ago, but he's never forgotten Astrid. Returning to town, he seeks to court her.

Astrid is attracted to him, and when the opportunity unexpectedly opens for her to go to Chicago for medical training, she finds it difficult to leave. Love blossoms through their letters, but upon arriving back home, she makes a heartbreaking discovery. She learns he's left town--again. Believing Joshua no longer loves her, Astrid makes an impetuous, heart-wrenching decision.

Will she regret the choice she's made? Will she have to give up love to pursue her dream?

If you would like to read the first chapter of A Measure of Mercy, go HERE




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<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/0764206095">A Measure of Mercy</a></span></center><br /><center>Bethany House (October 1, 2009)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.laurainesnelling.com/">Lauraine Snelling</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/AVvXsEjJ1YrTKQPlCwop3bVDA4AEytBInD5hcEkMjbeLqwIBNhHJ9y-ZvNecNoI1QZzQucpD5EAfp4FMMzF1Yr6REDnKGNXJgz3fReFJACW8kjjrlWTRHKxX42qj0HhSE9g1lAbkBCxZFQ/s1600-h/laurainephoto1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1YrTKQPlCwop3bVDA4AEytBInD5hcEkMjbeLqwIBNhHJ9y-ZvNecNoI1QZzQucpD5EAfp4FMMzF1Yr6REDnKGNXJgz3fReFJACW8kjjrlWTRHKxX42qj0HhSE9g1lAbkBCxZFQ/s320/laurainephoto1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389684121770529122" /></a>Award-winning and best selling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer with her first published book for young adult readers, <em>Tragedy on the Toutle</em>, in 1982. She has since continued writing more horse books for young girls, adding historical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction for adults and young readers to her repertoire. All told, she has up to sixty books published.<br /> <br /><br />Shown in her contemporary romances and women’s fiction, a hallmark of Lauraine’s style is writing about real issues of forgiveness, loss, domestic violence, and cancer within a compelling story. Her work has been translated into Norwegian, Danish, and German, and she has won the Silver Angel Award for <em>An Untamed Land </em>and a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart for <em>Song of Laughter</em>. <br /> <br />As a most sought after speaker, Lauraine encourages others to find their gifts and live their lives with humor and joy. Her readers clamor for more books more often, and Lauraine would like to comply ... if only her paintbrushes and easel didn’t call quite so loudly. <br /><br />Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons, and live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a cockatiel named Bidley, and a watchdog Basset named Chewy. They love to travel, most especially in their forty-foot motor coach, which they affectionately deem “a work in progress”.<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/AVvXsEhtgDqQ0lzgE7pihVO31v-3j10N7sjzpttxqh3UTIba0UJpsvVYvccQXEqgQGwI-9E14eR1jQ1uq0cAZdkNDwTknkTrvB3jO_Y05srV1i8mVCgC7s-KCTYoel6WHz9rLKmtocQg5g/s1600-h/ameasureofmercy.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtgDqQ0lzgE7pihVO31v-3j10N7sjzpttxqh3UTIba0UJpsvVYvccQXEqgQGwI-9E14eR1jQ1uq0cAZdkNDwTknkTrvB3jO_Y05srV1i8mVCgC7s-KCTYoel6WHz9rLKmtocQg5g/s320/ameasureofmercy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389682754724053362" /></a>Eighteen-year-old Astrid Bjorklund has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She had intended to study medicine in Chicago or Grand Forks, but when a disaster wiped out a major portion of her family's income, Astrid stayed home instead, receiving hands-on training from Dr. Elizabeth. <br /><br />Joshua Landsverk left Blessing two years ago, but he's never forgotten Astrid. Returning to town, he seeks to court her. <br /><br />Astrid is attracted to him, and when the opportunity unexpectedly opens for her to go to Chicago for medical training, she finds it difficult to leave. Love blossoms through their letters, but upon arriving back home, she makes a heartbreaking discovery. She learns he's left town--again. Believing Joshua no longer loves her, Astrid makes an impetuous, heart-wrenching decision. <br /><br />Will she regret the choice she's made? Will she have to give up love to pursue her dream?<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764206095">A Measure of Mercy</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/10/measure-of-mercy-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Lauraine can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Laura at Laura William's Musings
Linda at Mocha With Linda
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Mark at Thoughts Of A Sojourner
Melissa at Heart Prints
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author
Pam at Pam's Private Reflections
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Becky at Becky's Book Reviews
Stephanie at Her Creative Side
Stephanie at Olive Tree
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View Of The World
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife

Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Though Waters Roar
· Bethany House (October 1, 2009)
by
Lynn Austin


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

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.


ABOUT THE BOOK

"Thank goodness you're such a plain child. You'll have to rely on your wits."

So went the words of Grandma Bebe. And for all of my growing-up years, I scoffed at the beauty of my sister and what I saw as her meaningless existence. But my wits hadn't served me well in this instance, for here I was, in jail. And while I could have seen it as carrying on the family tradition (for Grandma Bebe landed in jail for her support of Prohibition), the truth is, my reasons for being here would probably break her heart.

So how did I end up becoming a criminal? I've been pondering that question all night. Perhaps the best way to search for an answer is to start at the very beginning.

Harriet Sherwood has always adored her grandmother. But when Harriet decides to follow in her footsteps to fight for social justice, she certainly never expected her efforts to land her in jail. Nor did she expect her childhood enemy and notorious school bully, Tommy O'Reilly, to be the arresting officer.

Languishing in a jail cell, Harriet has plenty of time to sift through the memories of the three generations of women who have preceded her. As each story emerges, the strength of her family--and their deep faith in the God of justice and righteousness--brings Harriet to the discovery of her own goals and motives for pursuing them.

If you would like to read the first chapter of Though Waters Roar, go HERE





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<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/0764204963">Though Waters Roar</a></span></center><br /><center>· Bethany House (October 1, 2009)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.lynnaustin.org/ME2/Sites/Default.asp">Lynn Austin</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/AVvXsEjs7P5m874NH_Gz1yQIW2xV1PS25aHDV8d7cxEsWVda-DNDTleJ9-DbX_ZLZ-lzec_0OAMnYOrnSuqfxmo-5loX0P1-sHJiPD2d9pdkofj5_kW4_N7U3OocqoHt0aDbM3xP3lwoRg/s1600-h/LynnAustin.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7P5m874NH_Gz1yQIW2xV1PS25aHDV8d7cxEsWVda-DNDTleJ9-DbX_ZLZ-lzec_0OAMnYOrnSuqfxmo-5loX0P1-sHJiPD2d9pdkofj5_kW4_N7U3OocqoHt0aDbM3xP3lwoRg/s320/LynnAustin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388942732660105794" /></a>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 <em>Wings of Refuge</em>.<br /><br />Lynn resigned from teaching to write full-time in 1992. Since then she has published twelve novels. Five of her historical novels, <em>Hidden Places, Candle in the Darkness, Fire by Night, A Proper Pursuit,</em> and <em>Until We Reach Home </em>have won Christy Awards in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2009 for excellence in Christian Fiction. <br /><br /><em>Fire by Night </em>was also one of only five inspirational fiction books chosen by Library Journal for their top picks of 2003, and <em>All She Ever Wanted </em>was chosen as one of the five inspirational top picks of 2005. Lynn's novel <em>Hidden Places</em> has been made into a movie for the Hallmark Channel.<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/AVvXsEgOViDI2xtteqF53nnk2i8owjLq784pQae5sCQF8bCCEq98P0SCJnUpeejnBgvzNZcBlCNfzaYfhQE6ya0FXimWMAthpwj-ccbuiBRE4fAFxQ9lNk2iOWzJCd9xdcAZgor07NxYQw/s1600-h/throughwatersroar.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOViDI2xtteqF53nnk2i8owjLq784pQae5sCQF8bCCEq98P0SCJnUpeejnBgvzNZcBlCNfzaYfhQE6ya0FXimWMAthpwj-ccbuiBRE4fAFxQ9lNk2iOWzJCd9xdcAZgor07NxYQw/s320/throughwatersroar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388942521016156066" /></a> <em><strong>"Thank goodness you're such a plain child. You'll have to rely on your wits."</strong></em><br /><br /><em>So went the words of Grandma Bebe. And for all of my growing-up years, I scoffed at the beauty of my sister and what I saw as her meaningless existence. But my wits hadn't served me well in this instance, for here I was, in jail. And while I could have seen it as carrying on the family tradition (for Grandma Bebe landed in jail for her support of Prohibition), the truth is, my reasons for being here would probably break her heart.</em> <br /><br /><em>So how did I end up becoming a criminal? I've been pondering that question all night. Perhaps the best way to search for an answer is to start at the very beginning.</em><br /><br />Harriet Sherwood has always adored her grandmother. But when Harriet decides to follow in her footsteps to fight for social justice, she certainly never expected her efforts to land her in jail. Nor did she expect her childhood enemy and notorious school bully, Tommy O'Reilly, to be the arresting officer. <br /><br />Languishing in a jail cell, Harriet has plenty of time to sift through the memories of the three generations of women who have preceded her. As each story emerges, the strength of her family--and their deep faith in the God of justice and righteousness--brings Harriet to the discovery of her own goals and motives for pursuing them. <br /> <br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764204963">Though Waters Roar</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/10/though-waters-roar-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Lynn can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Brittanie at A Book Lover
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Intervention by Terri Blackstock

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Intervention
Zondervan (September 22, 2009)
by
Terri Blackstock


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Terri Blackstock’s books have sold six million copies worldwide. Her suspense novels often debut at number one on the Christian fiction best-seller lists, and True Light, published last year, was number one of all Christian books—fiction and non-fiction. Blackstock has had twenty-five years of success as a novelist.

In 1994 Blackstock was writing for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin and Silhouette, when a spiritual awakening drew her into the Christian market. Since that time, she’s written over thirty Christian titles, in addition to the thirty-two she had in the secular market. Her most recent books are the four in her acclaimed Restoration Series, which includes Last Light, Night Light, True Light and Dawn’s Light. She is also known for her popular Newpointe 911 and Cape Refuge Series.

In addition to her suspense novels, she has written a number of novels in the women’s fiction genre, including Covenant Child, which was chosen as one of the first Women of Faith novels, and her Seasons Series written with Beverly LaHaye, wife of Tim LaHaye.

Blackstock has won the Retailer’s Choice Award and has appeared on national television programs such as The 700 Club, Home Life, and At Home Live with Chuck and Jenny. She has been a guest on numerous radio programs across the country and the subject of countless articles. The story of her personal journey appears in books such as Touched By the Savior by Mike Yorkey, True Stories of Answered Prayer by Mike Nappa, Faces of Faith by John Hanna, and I Saw Him In Your Eyes by Ace Collins.

ABOUT THE BOOK


Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.

Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence. But does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily.

The panic level rises as the mysteries intensify: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?

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

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<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/031025065X">Intervention</a></span></center><br /><center>Zondervan (September 22, 2009) </center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.terriblackstock.com/">Terri Blackstock</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/AVvXsEjzdX58S9AbgNoNBN4SK3S-OM_ihHt3f-XETKRC09WNukwJP7oNfScyhyFnYmuznJsmR2cxXx0KQBvhNQO03c91ybZ68cMUHL6qQBLcWud9-Z71PAbXt2xhpYGayXY9G_shKHUc9A/s1600-h/terriblackstockphoto1-300x294.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzdX58S9AbgNoNBN4SK3S-OM_ihHt3f-XETKRC09WNukwJP7oNfScyhyFnYmuznJsmR2cxXx0KQBvhNQO03c91ybZ68cMUHL6qQBLcWud9-Z71PAbXt2xhpYGayXY9G_shKHUc9A/s320/terriblackstockphoto1-300x294.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387828226132006802" /></a>Terri Blackstock’s books have sold six million copies worldwide. Her suspense novels often debut at number one on the Christian fiction best-seller lists, and <i>True Light</i>, published last year, was number one of all Christian books—fiction and non-fiction. Blackstock has had twenty-five years of success as a novelist.<br /><br />In 1994 Blackstock was writing for publishers such as HarperCollins, Harlequin and Silhouette, when a spiritual awakening drew her into the Christian market. Since that time, she’s written over thirty Christian titles, in addition to the thirty-two she had in the secular market. Her most recent books are the four in her acclaimed Restoration Series, which includes <i>Last Light, Night Light, True Light</i> and <i>Dawn’s Light</i>. She is also known for her popular Newpointe 911 and Cape Refuge Series.<br /><br />In addition to her suspense novels, she has written a number of novels in the women’s fiction genre, including <em>Covenant Child</em>, which was chosen as one of the first Women of Faith novels, and her Seasons Series written with Beverly LaHaye, wife of Tim LaHaye.<br /><br />Blackstock has won the Retailer’s Choice Award and has appeared on national television programs such as The 700 Club, Home Life, and At Home Live with Chuck and Jenny. She has been a guest on numerous radio programs across the country and the subject of countless articles. The story of her personal journey appears in books such as <em>Touched By the Savior </em>by Mike Yorkey, <em>True Stories of Answered Prayer </em>by Mike Nappa, <em>Faces of Faith </em>by John Hanna, and <em>I Saw Him In Your Eyes</em> by Ace Collins.<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/AVvXsEievFhcvk-yeuaS92D_QeqJIPU6Gk82rY-A-J6vJIzwEWBi69uOQx0l7Kjzzs0Ny496cL9E4Kmyn9OlZFLQ3wdp6Qd9p3ncC6jJg_BRq5iTcPoks0LlcegjhsCFKeBivYtoVKi3eA/s1600-h/intervention.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 157px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievFhcvk-yeuaS92D_QeqJIPU6Gk82rY-A-J6vJIzwEWBi69uOQx0l7Kjzzs0Ny496cL9E4Kmyn9OlZFLQ3wdp6Qd9p3ncC6jJg_BRq5iTcPoks0LlcegjhsCFKeBivYtoVKi3eA/s320/intervention.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387825541859711218" /></a><br />Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.<br /><br />Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence. But does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily.<br /><br />The panic level rises as the mysteries intensify: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031025065X">Intervention</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/10/intervention-chapter-1.html">HERE</a><br /><br />Watch the book Trailer:<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mXSpKlSwG9A&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mXSpKlSwG9A&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>

Terri can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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Adam at Northwoods Blumer
Alexis at Ramblings From Life
Amy at My Life
Andie at Radiant Light
April at Projecting A
Becky at Joyful Mother
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brandilyn at Forensics and Faith
Brittanie at A Book Lover
Camille at There is a season
Camy at Camy Tang
Cara at the law, books, and life
Carla at Carla's Writing Café
Carol at Blogging With Carol
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Dave at The Plot Thickens
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Dawn at Book Junkie Confessions
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Debra at Soul Reflections
Georgiana at Georgiana D
Gretchen at Back Cover Reviews
Heidi at Reviews By Heidi
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jenny at Jenny B. Jones
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Jill at Artistic Blogger
Jim B. at The Bedford Review
Kara at Ramblings-n-Writings
Kate at A Simple Walk
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kelly at Scrambled Dregs
Kim at Window To My World
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
Laura at Laura William's Musings
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Linda at Reading For His Glory
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lori at Lori's Book Reviews
Marjorie at The Writer's Tool
Mark at Thoughts Of A Sojourner
Missy at A Weak Rose
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author
Nicole at Into The Fire
Pam at Pam's Private Reflections
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Peg at Sips 'n Cups Cafeteria
Rel at Relz Reviewz
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Sabrina at Hijinks From The Heartland
Sally at Welcome To Sally Bradley.com
Sean at Bookmark Cafe
Susan at New Every Morning
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View Of The World
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife
Nessie at Illuminating Fiction
C.J. at C.J. Darlington.com

It's Not About Him by Michelle Sutton

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
It's Not About Him
Sheaf House (September 1, 2009)
by
Michelle Sutton


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Michelle Sutton, otherwise known as the Edgy Inspirational Author, is Editor-in-chief of Christian Fiction Online Magazine, a member of ACFW, a social worker by trade, and a prolific reader/book reviewer/blogger the rest of the time.

She lives in Arizona with her husband of nineteen years and her two teenaged sons. Michelle is also the author of It's Not about Me (2008) and It's Not About Him (Sheaf House 2009). She has nine other titles releasing over the next three years.



ABOUT THE BOOK

Susie passed out while drinking at Jeff’s party and later discovered she’s pregnant. She has no idea who the father is and considers having an abortion, but instead decides to place her baby for adoption. Following through ends up being more wrenching than she imagined, but she’s determined to do the right thing for her baby.

Jeff feels guilty that Susie was taken advantage of at his party and offers to marry her so she won’t have to give up her baby, like his birth mother did with him. But Susie refuses, insisting he should he marry someone he loves. Can he convince her that his love is genuine before it’s too late? Can she make him understand that it’s not about him—it’s about what’s best for her child?

If you would like to read the prologue and first chapter of It's Not About Him, go HERE



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<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/0979748577">It's Not About Him</a></span></center><br /><center>Sheaf House (September 1, 2009)</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/AVvXsEiqNLoVqnUCGM6kJV1xB7cS1uAsMCGhqKnUqopigKpmeOs_efpkDEA99Gt_D0CZs0K4AKxeRl-fNnC0zhfA_NUrJ5AZpRMxN26d3KSPXLEzXz7fZt2AnW11f3hSdtWC493EpU7T/s1600-h/Sutton_Michelle_WebsiteImage.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqNLoVqnUCGM6kJV1xB7cS1uAsMCGhqKnUqopigKpmeOs_efpkDEA99Gt_D0CZs0K4AKxeRl-fNnC0zhfA_NUrJ5AZpRMxN26d3KSPXLEzXz7fZt2AnW11f3hSdtWC493EpU7T/s320/Sutton_Michelle_WebsiteImage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380402811375120114" /></a>Michelle Sutton, otherwise known as the Edgy Inspirational Author, is Editor-in-chief of <a href="http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/">Christian Fiction Online Magazine</a>, a member of <a href="http://acfw.com">ACFW</a>, a social worker by trade, and a prolific reader/book reviewer/blogger the rest of the time. <br /> <br />She lives in Arizona with her husband of nineteen years and her two teenaged sons. Michelle is also the author of It's Not about Me (2008) and It's Not About Him (Sheaf House 2009). She has nine other titles releasing over the next three years.<br /><br /><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/AVvXsEggcvNsYLjzHF_vGFGSmJqHRM4LJ5oxDCYx9J-HUHAMDuiKM4Cu-pFscQoVL0T5P3dqQLH3f8ToFNiHo-D-gELilOq4TsvVbdy5h35W-TTza_OlB6uzmf00gwZgUqctneX1-dwhBg/s1600-h/INAH+cover.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcvNsYLjzHF_vGFGSmJqHRM4LJ5oxDCYx9J-HUHAMDuiKM4Cu-pFscQoVL0T5P3dqQLH3f8ToFNiHo-D-gELilOq4TsvVbdy5h35W-TTza_OlB6uzmf00gwZgUqctneX1-dwhBg/s320/INAH+cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387062827122411074" /></a>Susie passed out while drinking at Jeff’s party and later discovered she’s pregnant. She has no idea who the father is and considers having an abortion, but instead decides to place her baby for adoption. Following through ends up being more wrenching than she imagined, but she’s determined to do the right thing for her baby. <br /><br />Jeff feels guilty that Susie was taken advantage of at his party and offers to marry her so she won’t have to give up her baby, like his birth mother did with him. But Susie refuses, insisting he should he marry someone he loves. Can he convince her that his love is genuine before it’s too late? Can she make him understand that it’s not about him—it’s about what’s best for her child? <br /><br />If you would like to read the prologue and first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0979748577">It's Not About Him</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/09/its-not-about-him-prologue-and-chapter.html">HERE</a>

Michelle can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Come and visit with those taking part in this tour:

Abi at lighter side
Alexis at Ramblings From Life
Amber at A Fiction-Filled Life
Andie at Radiant Light
Andrea at The Laughs Will Go On
Angela at God Uses Broken Vessels
April at Projecting A
Becky at Joyful Mother
Carolyn at Serenity
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Cheryl at Writing Remnants
Christa at Fairfield Corner Academy
Christy at Christy's Book Blog
Dave at The Plot Thickens
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Deanna at Deannna's Corner
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food
Georgiana at Georgiana D
Gina at Upon Reflection
Gretchen at Inspire Me
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jenn at One House Schoolroom Reviews
Jennifer at Musings on This, That, & The Other Thing
Jennifer at So Many Books…So Little Time
Jenny at Jenny B. Jones
Kate at A Simple Walk
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kelly at Scrambled Dregs
Kim at Window To My World
Kim at Rainy Day Diamonds
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
Laura at Laura William's Musings
Allie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Allie at A Little Bit Of Sunlight
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lynetta at Open Book
Michelle at Michelle's Great Blogs
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Patricia at Readin N Writin With Patricia
Pattie at FreshBrewedWriter
Sally at Book Critiques
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View Of The World
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife
Nessie at Illuminating Fiction
Victoria at Overlooked Orchid

The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow by Joyce Magnin

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow
Abingdon Press (September 2009)
by
Joyce Magnin


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joyce Magnin is the author of short fiction and personal experience articles. She co-authored the book, Linked to Someone in Pain. She has been published in such magazines as Relief Journal, Parents Express, Sunday Digest, and Highlights for Children.

Joyce attended Bryn Mawr College and is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Fellowship. She is a frequent workshop leader at various writer’s conferences and women’s church groups.

She has three children, Rebekah, Emily, and Adam; one grandson, Lemuel Earnest; one son-in-law, Joshua, and a neurotic parakeet who can’t seem to keep a name. Joyce leads a small fiction group called StoryCrafters. She enjoys baseball, football, cream soda, and needle arts but not elevators. She currently lives in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow is her first published novel.






ABOUT THE BOOK

The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow is the story of an unusual woman, Agnes Sparrow. No longer able or willing to leave her home, where she is cared for by her long-suffering sister Griselda, Agnes has committed her life to the one thing she can do-besides eat. Agnes Sparrow prays and when Agnes prays things happen, including major miracles of the cancer, ulcer-healing variety along with various minor miracles not the least of which is the recovery of lost objects and a prize-winning pumpkin.

The rural residents of Bright's Pond are so enamored with Agnes they plan to have a sign erected on the interstate that reads, "Welcome to Bright's Pond, Home of Agnes Sparrow." This is something Agnes doesn't want and sends Griselda to fight city hall.

Griselda's petitions are shot down and the sign plans press forward until a stranger comes to town looking for his miracle from Agnes. The truth of Agnes's odd motivation comes out when the town reels after a shocking event. How could Agnes allow such evil in their midst? Didn't she know?

Well, the prayers of Agnes Sparrow have more to do with Agnes than God. Agnes has been praying to atone for a sin committed when she was a child. After some tense days, the townsfolk, Griselda, and Agnes decide they all need to find their way back to the true source of the miracles-God.

If you would like to read the first chapter of The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow, go HERE




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<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/1426701640">The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow</a></span></center><br /><center>Abingdon Press (September 2009) </center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://joycemagnin.homestead.com/">Joyce Magnin</a></span></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;color:#ff6600;">ABOUT THE AUTHOR:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7D6gLpZPQ-SNplKLqXnot9aXG5LffKjXlNNpYlLSAPuJtY5wBYYt77somF2iT8vd4D_JwIOc5c6CZDOsky5CtWsdLwBa-Ba4pRIVTGgGYmFgjP91hjOGqehRFi3Hpoj_1KZikhQ/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7D6gLpZPQ-SNplKLqXnot9aXG5LffKjXlNNpYlLSAPuJtY5wBYYt77somF2iT8vd4D_JwIOc5c6CZDOsky5CtWsdLwBa-Ba4pRIVTGgGYmFgjP91hjOGqehRFi3Hpoj_1KZikhQ/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386368653049408210" /></a>Joyce Magnin is the author of short fiction and personal experience articles. She co-authored the book, Linked to Someone in Pain. She has been published in such magazines as Relief Journal, Parents Express, Sunday Digest, and Highlights for Children. <br /><br />Joyce attended Bryn Mawr College and is a member of the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Fellowship. She is a frequent workshop leader at various writer’s conferences and women’s church groups. <br /><br />She has three children, Rebekah, Emily, and Adam; one grandson, Lemuel Earnest; one son-in-law, Joshua, and a neurotic parakeet who can’t seem to keep a name. Joyce leads a small fiction group called StoryCrafters. She enjoys baseball, football, cream soda, and needle arts but not elevators. She currently lives in Havertown, Pennsylvania.<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1426701640">The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow</a> is her first published novel.<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/AVvXsEiOeJVZD-F7uZwq1JtFzjdiDCVrCnVb6WRwNxTTJtQIZ2JP0iUyDzuDv6WKrSYE-PRfUXFzEq4p64QrGbshDzDHde0bjIyGluLTIKJWGp__Gr3qFavez_BM_43yT6qa4ZV-RO7zEA/s1600-h/theprayersofagnessparrow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 158px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOeJVZD-F7uZwq1JtFzjdiDCVrCnVb6WRwNxTTJtQIZ2JP0iUyDzuDv6WKrSYE-PRfUXFzEq4p64QrGbshDzDHde0bjIyGluLTIKJWGp__Gr3qFavez_BM_43yT6qa4ZV-RO7zEA/s320/theprayersofagnessparrow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386343453336242354" /></a>The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow is the story of an unusual woman, Agnes Sparrow. No longer able or willing to leave her home, where she is cared for by her long-suffering sister Griselda, Agnes has committed her life to the one thing she can do-besides eat. Agnes Sparrow prays and when Agnes prays things happen, including major miracles of the cancer, ulcer-healing variety along with various minor miracles not the least of which is the recovery of lost objects and a prize-winning pumpkin. <br /><br />The rural residents of Bright's Pond are so enamored with Agnes they plan to have a sign erected on the interstate that reads, "Welcome to Bright's Pond, Home of Agnes Sparrow." This is something Agnes doesn't want and sends Griselda to fight city hall. <br /><br />Griselda's petitions are shot down and the sign plans press forward until a stranger comes to town looking for his miracle from Agnes. The truth of Agnes's odd motivation comes out when the town reels after a shocking event. How could Agnes allow such evil in their midst? Didn't she know? <br /><br />Well, the prayers of Agnes Sparrow have more to do with Agnes than God. Agnes has been praying to atone for a sin committed when she was a child. After some tense days, the townsfolk, Griselda, and Agnes decide they all need to find their way back to the true source of the miracles-God.<br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1426701640">The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/09/prayers-of-agnes-sparrow-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Joyce can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

Come and visit with those that are posting for this tour:
Amy at My Life
Andie at Radiant Light
April at Projecting A
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brandilyn at Forensics and Faith
Camy at Camy Tang
Carla at Carla's Writing Café
Carol at Blogging With Carol
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Christy at Christy's Book Blog
Dave at The Plot Thickens
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food
Debra at Soul Reflections
Edyth at Great Reads by Jasmine
Gretchen at Inspire Me
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jennifer at Musings on This, That, & The Other Thing
Jennifer at My Buckling Bookshelf
Jenny at Come Meet AusJenny
Jim B. at The Bedford Review
Kate at A Simple Walk
Kelly at A Disciple's Steps
Kelly at Scrambled Dregs
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
Laura at Laura William's Musings
Linda at Reading For His Glory
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lynetta at Open Book
Marjorie at The Writer's Tool
Michelle at Michelle's Great Blogs
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Stacy at Vader's Mom
Stephanie at Olive Tree
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tara at Tara's View Of The World
Tracy at Pix-N-Pens
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife

Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Fields Of Grace
Bethany House (October 2009)
by
Kim Vogel Sawyer


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Best-selling, award-winning author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, speaker, singer of songs and lover of chocolate... but most importantly, she's a born-again child of the King!

A former elementary school teacher, Kim closed her classroom door in 2005 to follow God's call on her heart to write and speak. Now blessed with multiple writing contracts with Bethany House, Barbour, and Zondervan Publishing, Kim enjoys sharing her journey to publication as well as the miraculous story of her healing from a life-long burden of pain and shame.

Kim's gentle yet forthright testimony lends credence to the promise of Ps. 117:2--"Great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever."


ABOUT THE BOOK

Will their Mennonite faith be shaken or strengthened by the journey to a new land?

With their eldest son nearly to the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt decide to immigrate to America, the land of liberty, with their three sons and Reinhardt's adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes during the voyage, Lillian and Eli are forced into an agreement neither desires.

Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead--and he's equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. What he doesn't expect is his growing affection for Lillian--and the deep desire to be part of a family.

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




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<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/0764205080">Fields Of Grace</a></span></center><br /><center>Bethany House (October 2009)</center><br /><center>by</center><br /><center><span style="font-size:130%;color:#006600;"><a href="http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com/Index.html">Kim Vogel Sawyer</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/AVvXsEj7kRMjcwtKefezrqXlfoDPNsZabJC_WOPmpJAgSgWluXViUx1337ef9H85dOov6wCGlkyZt0fW8PpAv7s3-3f2S3N-KlUMa8RtV_f-En6X8OxIzonARtck8LawwR-kTvOJaHWxHw/s1600-h/Copy__2__of_IMG_0036_op_691x921.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kRMjcwtKefezrqXlfoDPNsZabJC_WOPmpJAgSgWluXViUx1337ef9H85dOov6wCGlkyZt0fW8PpAv7s3-3f2S3N-KlUMa8RtV_f-En6X8OxIzonARtck8LawwR-kTvOJaHWxHw/s320/Copy__2__of_IMG_0036_op_691x921.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384483518496400642" /></a>Best-selling, award-winning author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, grandmother, author, speaker, singer of songs and lover of chocolate... but most importantly, she's a born-again child of the King! <br /><br />A former elementary school teacher, Kim closed her classroom door in 2005 to follow God's call on her heart to write and speak. Now blessed with multiple writing contracts with Bethany House, Barbour, and Zondervan Publishing, Kim enjoys sharing her journey to publication as well as the miraculous story of her healing from a life-long burden of pain and shame. <br /><br />Kim's gentle yet forthright testimony lends credence to the promise of Ps. 117:2--"Great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever."<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/AVvXsEgPlQ2XvneS96empzLFb8AXl8Yqu0Ng5oBY_2-flVNigWNKXWc4kUpw3ryhqT38nXmHuIUsv8uJctlaEVOUBUWG5FjkuLmzI0eYslWRkLwqnZhcOTnOTVn6u_tbHEC3GGPATpP_7g/s1600-h/fieldsofgrace.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlQ2XvneS96empzLFb8AXl8Yqu0Ng5oBY_2-flVNigWNKXWc4kUpw3ryhqT38nXmHuIUsv8uJctlaEVOUBUWG5FjkuLmzI0eYslWRkLwqnZhcOTnOTVn6u_tbHEC3GGPATpP_7g/s320/fieldsofgrace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384481539788299362" /></a><strong><em>Will their Mennonite faith be shaken or strengthened by the journey to a new land?</em></strong><br /><br />With their eldest son nearly to the age when he will be drafted into military service, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt decide to immigrate to America, the land of liberty, with their three sons and Reinhardt's adopted brother, Eli. But when tragedy strikes during the voyage, Lillian and Eli are forced into an agreement neither desires. <br /><br />Determined to fulfill his obligation to Reinhardt, Eli plans to see Lillian and her sons safely settled on their Kansas homestead--and he's equally determined that the boys will be reared in the Mennonite faith. What he doesn't expect is his growing affection for Lillian--and the deep desire to be part of a family. <br /><br />If you would like to read the first chapter of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764205080">Fields Of Grace</a>, go <a href="http://thestorybeginnings.blogspot.com/2009/09/fields-of-grace-chapter-1.html">HERE</a>

Kim can be reached through the Contact link on her Website

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