The winner of a print copy of Joy Avery Melville’s book is Alicia Haney! Congratulations!
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And the Winners are…
2 CommentsHere are the winners of my Jane Doe Giveaway. Each winner will get a $10 Amazon Card!
R.Bayne
Jeanna M.
KKJamm
Please send me an email so I have your correct email address to send the gift card. If you don’t send me an email, you won’t get your prize.
Thanks to everyone who commented. Sorry you didn’t win this time, but I so appreciate your participation and support.
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Jane Doe or Lillian Duncan?
7 CommentsJane Doe or Lillian Duncan?
I have a little more in common with JANE DOE than I usually have with my characters and I can admit that makes me a little uncomfortable. True the details are completely different but there are some commonalities as well.
Jane Doe also known as Raven Marks survives a brutal kidnapping but just barely. Along with a broken body, her mind is broken. That’s sound like hitting rock-bottom, doesn’t it? Even though, I’ve never survived a brutal kidnapping, I have hit rock-bottom–physically. I was diagnosed with bilateral brain tumors in 2012. They were non-cancerous but they still wreaked havoc on my health. By the end of five years of treatment, I had to use a walker; barely had the energy to walk to the kitchen; was completely deaf in one ear and partly deaf in the other; severe balance issues as well as a multitude of other “little” symptoms.
When you hit rock-bottom physically, it can affect you spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. I’m also sure the reverse is true as well–if you hit rock-bottom in one of the other areas, it can affect you physically as well. When you hit rock-bottom, whether it’s physically or spiritually, that’s when your faith will either grow or you’ll get stuck in the situation.
The choice is yours, just as it was up to me to decide.
I knew I would never be as healthy as I was before the tumors, but I decided I wanted to be as healthy as I could be. That meant believing God’s promises–even when it seemed impossible–even when I wanted to give up–even when I didn’t see any improvement. Hebrews 11: 1 says, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” In other words, believing when it seems impossible–believing without seeing.
In JANE DOE, Raven literally hits rock-bottom when she’s thrown off a cliff. As Raven struggles to rebuild her life, she learns that God is still trustworthy; that God is still faithful and loving; and that God is still all-powerful. Her belief in God gives her hope for the future and assurance about what we do not see.
That is faith!
I learned those same things during my journey to a healthy-er me. And that’s what I hope my readers learn when they read JANE DOE!
GIVEAWAY!
I usually have a giveaway to celebrate a new release and this time is no exception. The first giveaway will be here on my blog, but there will be a second giveaway later, but you’ll have to wait until next week for that information For now, leave a comment on any of my Jane Doe blogs, and you’ll be entered to win one of three $10 AMAZON GIFT CARDS! That’s right–three winners! But wait…there’s more! If you tweet, or post about JANE DOE on your social media, I’ll give you a second entrance. Just enter the link as a comment and you’ll be entered a second time. EASY PEASY!
Here’s a few examples of a tweet or post you can use:
A Broken Body. A Broken Mind. What if she isn’t his last victim? JANE DOE by LillianDuncan https://buff.ly/2Zf6NdV
A chance to win Amazon Gift Cards at Tiaras & Tennis Shoes to celebrate the release of JANE DOE. No purchase necessary to be entered. For more details, go to www.lillian-duncan.com
WINNERS WILL BE CHOSEN ON JULY 20TH. PLEASE SIGN UP TO FOLLOW THIS BLOG SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT ON THE WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT! THANKS.
God Bless & Good Reading!
NEW BOOK ALERT! MESSENGER
2 CommentsI’m so excited to let everyone know that the first in my MESSENGER Series will be releasing on February 29! As of now, it will be a 3-book series, the second will be UNCITIZEN and the third, EXILE.
This story has rattled around in my brain for a long…long time. It’s not my usual suspense but it has a lot of suspense and action in it. It’s a dystopian novel. In case you don’t know what that means, it’s when a novel is set in an imagined society where there is great suffering or injustice. So that definitely means lots of action and suspense.
Magdalena Denton is an unlikely messenger since she’s grown up in the godless country of NewAmerica where all religion has been banned even saying the name of God is punishable by death! But when God has a message, he will always find a MESSENGER!
Life is perfect in NewAmerica. No crime. No poverty. No war. No discrimination.
Life is perfect as long as you’re a loyal citizen.
Life is perfect as long as you follow The Guardian Rules without question.
All religion has been banned, even uttering the name of God is a crime punishable by death. Magdalena Denton is an unlikely messenger, but when a patient braves the consequences to tell her The Guardians have deceived everyone about God, she’s determined to discover the truth.
Life is perfect in NewAmerica until the moment you wonder…is there a God?
Magdalena lives in a society that is controlled by The Guardians. The Guardians are in control…of every aspect of a person’s life. In return, loyal citizens are provided with all that they need for a good life; housing; clothing, food; and entertainment. Magdalena knows she should be happy, but she’s not. When a patient tells her that God is real and he loves her, she wants to know the truth–no matter how dangerous it is. And it’s very dangerous!
Even though I’ve classified the story as YA novel (young adult), but it’s not just for the young. In fact, it’s a timeless story that people of any age will enjoy. There’s two aspects to MESSENGER. There’s the literal plot with lots of suspense, action, and a little romance. But then there’s the spiritual lessons that are a part of the story as well.
I usually have a giveaway to celebrate a new release and I do this time but…. the giveaway is on my new blog–MODERN DAY PARABLES. To learn about the giveaway, go to Modern Day Parables and leave a comment under the MESSENGER POST. And while you’re there, sign up to follow the blog so you don’t miss any other giveaways! Thanks,
God Bless & Good Reading!
FREE BOOKS!
2 CommentsI’m in the winter doldrums–even though we haven’t had much of a winter here in Ohio. How about you? To beat the winter doldrums, I’m giving away FREE BOOKS! For a limited time, these books will be free on Amazon. Click on the link and get a free book–that’s all there is to it. NO STRINGS ATTACHED. But, of course, reviews are always appreciated–especially 5-star reviews!
ON THE WINGS OF A DOVE: Kara Smith has the perfect life except for one thing—the voice.
UNTIL DEATH DO US PART (Country Living Book 2): When Reggie vowed until death do us part, she had no idea how close she’d come!
SPLIT: No matter how hard she tries, her life is one big gutter ball!
DARK ALLEYS: Homeless and alone, Tessa witnesses a murder–now he’s after her!
THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL THIEF: She can’t go home—ever—if she wants to stay alive.
The books will only be FREE for a few days so click on them now!
GOD BLESS & GOOD READING!
There’s a New Blog in Town!
Leave a commentIf you love Christian fiction (and I’m assuming you do), there’s a new blog in town! Modern Day Parables is all about Christian fiction and the people who write it! As well as about the readers who read it!
Check it out at MODERN DAY PARABLES.
If you enjoy reading about other authors and their books, not to mention giveaways, you’ll want to sign up to follow Modern Day Parables. I’ll be moving my interviews and book highlights over to that blog so you won’t be seeing them on this blog any longer.
Make sure you hop over to MODERN DAY PARABLES and sign up to follow the blog by email. If you sign up right now, you’ll be entered to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
GOD BLESS & GOOD READING!
And the Winner is…
Leave a commentThe winner of Donna Schlachter’s book, DOUBLE JEOPARDY, is Alicia Haney! Congratulations!
To everyone else, thanks for entering.
God Bless & Good Reading!
A Christmas Poem by Keith Summers
2 CommentsKeith Summers is a friend and a missionary in Japan. He’s lived in Japan for many, many years. When I saw his poem, I knew I wanted to share it with me readers so here it is:
Merry Christmas
When I wish someone “Merry Christmas”,
I don’t wish their trees to be bright,
Their presents piled high,
Their stockings filled to the top.
I wish them the awe the shepherds had,
When they heard the angels and saw the babe,
And the awe of the wisemen, led by the star,
When they, too, found the newborn King.
When I wish someone “Merry Christmas”,
I’m not wishing they get all they want,
That they escape the season’s hassles,
And avoid the humbug mood.
I wish them the joy of the Eternal King’s presence,
The warmth of the Everlasting Father,
The peace that passes all understanding,
The joy that fills to overflowing.
My “Merry Christmas” echoes my desire,
To pass on the greatest gift I’ve received,
This gift that John described in these words,
“For God so loved the world that He gave…”
Merry Christmas 2019
PS. The poem is Keith’s but the tree is mine!
God Bless & Good Reading and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Sugar Cookies and Street Lamps by Susan M. Baganz
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Susan M. Baganz is living her own happily-ever-after with her husband Benjamin. She chases after two Hobbits, and is a native of Wisconsin. Susan writes adventurous historical and contemporary romances with a biblical world-view. Susan speaks, teaches, and encourages others to follow God in being all He has created them to be. With her seminary degree in counseling psychology, a background in the field of mental health, and years serving in church ministry, she understands the complexities and pain of life as well as its craziness. Her favorite pastimes are lazy…spending time with her husband, snuggling with her dog while reading a good book, or sitting with a friend chatting over a cup of spiced chai latte.
You can learn more by following her blog http://www.susanbaganz.com, her Twitter feed @susanbaganz or her fan page, http://www.facebook.com/susanmbaganz.
Noelle Starr hates her name and her Christmas Eve birthday. This year, as she works as an event coordinator for a huge Christmas gala, she is dealing with a handsome corporate assistant with big plans and effusive faith. Could she possibly make it through this season with her sanity intact?
Rudolph (Rudy) Cameron was named for his great-grandfather and grew up being teased for his unfortunate penchant for looking rosy-cheeked and nosed in the cold Wisconsin winters. That never did much to dampen his thrill of the season celebrating the birth of Christ. This year a certain woman was sweetening the process except she hates this time of year! Now if he could only get her to look past her own nose to see the real reason for the season.
Thanks, Susan, for stopping by. I hope you have a merry, merry Christmas.
GOD BLESS & GOOD READING!
And the Winners are…
1 CommentThe grand prize winner of the $25 Amazon gift card is… Patricia Brooks!
The five winners for their choice of one of my ebooks are…
J.D. W
Natalya L.
Sonja
Pamela F.
Janelle.
Winners, please respond by using the contact form below so I have your correct address. If you don’t respond using the contact form, I can’t send you your prize. If you won a book, please go to Amazon to see what’s available. You may pick any ebook except The Sisters by Choice trilogy.
Congratulations to everyone who won!
God Bless & Good Reading!
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