Please welcome my dear friend and proud-to-say, New York Times Best Selling author, Cindy Woodsmall. The Hope of Refuge Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, …
It’s Camy Tang day!
I love Camy. She’s beautiful, funny, and a smart writer to boot. Her newest release is Deadly from Love Inspired. Here’s a bit about the book: The Grant family’s exclusive Sonoma spa is a place for rest and relaxation — not murder! When Naomi Grant finds her client Jessica Ortiz bleeding to death in her massage room, everything falls apart. …
The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society
I didn’t think I’d like this book. It’s written in letter form from an author to her editor and friends. But I would’ve missed a touching, heart felt story told by characters that could’ve been my friends. Or relatives. Set in early ’46, right after the war, author Juliet begins corresponding with the residents of Guernsey, (yes, where the cow …
Amy Wallace and Enduring Justice
Please welcome my friend and author, Amy Wallace. Her latest is Enduring Justice. ENDURING JUSTICE Secrets Can’t Last Forever A PAINFUL PAST Hanna Kessler’s childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who …
Beyond This Moment by Tamera Alexander
Please welcome my friend, Tamera Alexander, as she tells us about her newest release, Beyond This Moment, a Timber Ridge Reflections novel. Lives are made up of tiny steps. Some are chosen for us; some we choose. All hold the power to change who we become – but only if we let them. When Dr. Molly Whitcomb, Professor of Romance …
If Tomorrow Never Comes, by Marlo Schalesky
Please welcome my friend and Christy nominated author, Marlo Schalesky! I had the honor of reading her new book, “IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES” for endorsement.Marlo is a talented and thoughtful author. You’ll want to check out this book! Here’s a blurb:They say you should reach for your dreams. This time, they’re wrong. . . Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley …
Love Starts With Elle
Big day around here. I was on the phone with Susan May Warren, talking writing and congratulating her on being a Rita finalist. Call waiting toned on my phone, so I took the call. It was my Rita call! So, why Sooz holds on the other end, I’m learning I’m also a Rita finalist. I clicked back over to Susie, …
Angela Hunt’s “The Face”
Please welcome friend and fab author Angela Hunt! She has another very exciting release. I so admire her work and intellect! The Face by Angela Hunt. from Mira Compelling characterization is the driving force behind this enthralling story of hope . . . Hunt (The Elevator) fuels the completely engrossing story with dual present-tense narration by the two women. Readers …
Drum roll please…. And now, Rachel Hauck….
… Bestselling author! I’m stunned but the August EPCA Bestseller List came out today and Sweet Caroline hit #5 on the Fiction list and #17 on the overall list. Thanks to everyone who purchased a copy of Sweet Caroline! Also, check out Jill Eileen Smith’s blog today. I’m her guest.
Book Clubs
I love book clubs. There’s a resurgence of them these days – as well as things like knitting clubs. I met a fifteen year old girl who loved to knit. Tonight I was honored to join a book club who’d read Sweet Caroline. It was fun to meet and talk about the book, hear how the reader interpreted relationships and …