SON OF GOD movie trailer and information PLUS book giveaway

Grace Hill Media has once again offered a giveaway on this blog.

The movie Son of God will release in February 2014. Here's the trailer:


Grace Hill Media is providing a free giveaway of the book.

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STRANDED - Dani Pettrey - One Free Book

Welcome back, Dani. God has really been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?

What a kind thing to say. I’m so grateful God has blessed me with the love of writing and that I get the gift of sharing my stories with readers for His glory. I pray I’m able to continuing telling stories for years to come. Right now, I’m working on the last book in my Alaskan Courage series and then I’ll be starting on a new series with Bethany House.

Tell us a little about your family.

My husband and I recently celebrated our twenty-first wedding anniversary. We have two daughters. Our oldest got married this year and is expecting our first grandson in February. Our “baby” is a senior in high school.

Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?

It’s definitely lessened the amount of time I get to read, but I still do whenever I get the chance. Whenever I meet a deadline, I enjoy a good book as my reward J

What are you working on right now?

I’ve just completed revisions on Silenced (out in May 2014), and I’m beginning the first draft of Reef McKenna’s story.

What outside interests do you have?

I love spending time outdoors—hiking, swimming, and kayaking. I really enjoy traveling, history, and spending time with my family and friends.

How do you choose your settings for each book?

All my Alaskan Courage series novels have primarily been set in Alaska. I chose the location because I wanted a setting that worked well for a wide range of adventures—mountains, sea, and everything in between. Alaska is an amazing state, full of nearly endless possibilities. I also love how rugged and untamed the Alaskan wilderness is. There is an inherent risk of danger if you aren’t properly prepared and that works really well with suspense.

If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?

This was a really hard question for me. I love history and there are so many historical figures I’d love to meet, but I think I’m going to pick Jane Austen. She’s my favorite author, and I would love to sit down and discuss writing over a cup of tea.

What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels?

To listen to instinct and to trust my voice. To not be so concerned with the “rules,” but to learn what kind of stories God wanted me to tell and to enjoy writing those. I spent too many years trying to write to the rules. 

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?

Dependence on Him. He’s been showing me that He’s right with me through trials and suffering, and that He brings good out of them. They are never in vain. 

What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?

Write regularly.

Read a lot.

Pray without ceasing.

Those are really essential. Tell us about the featured book.

When Her Friend Goes Missing,
Every Minute Counts





Darcy St. James returns to Alaska to join a journalist friend undercover on the trail of a big story. But when Darcy arrives, she finds her friend has disappeared. Troubled by the cruise ship's vague explanation, Darcy uses her cover as a travel reporter to investigate further.

The last person Gage McKenna expects to see during his summer aboard a cruise ship leading adventure excursions is Darcy. And in typical Darcy fashion, she’s digging up more trouble. He’d love to just forget her—but something won’t let him. And he can’t help but worry about her as they are heading into more remote regions of Alaska and eventually into foreign waters. Something sinister is going on, and the deeper they push, the more Gage fears they’ve only discovered the tip of the iceberg.

I’ve read the book, and it’s wonderful. Please give us the first page of the book for my readers.

Prologue

Abby’s head swam, her vision narrowing as she stumbled into her cabin. What had they slipped her and when? Nausea rumbled in her stomach, magnified by the surging waves created by the brewing storm. How could she have been so foolish?

They must have figured out who she was and that she was close to exposing them. They were trying to silence her—though if it came down to it, she preferred death to the alternative.

She lifted the receiver and dialed Darcy’s cabin.

Please be there. Darcy had said she’d wait in her room, but the phone kept ringing until it rolled over into voice mail. This wasn’t a message for voice mail. Not if they knew who she was. Not if it could lead them to Darcy. She had to find a better way, a safer way to leave a message only Darcy would understand.

She scribbled a quick note. Now ... where to put it? She grabbed the Gideon Bible from the nightstand, slipped the message inside, set the Bible on her bed, and headed for the door. Only Darcy would know Abby would have no reason to have a Bible on her bed. Turning, she spotted her purse next to the nightstand, grabbed it, and placed it atop the Bible. Never hurt to have a little added protection. Darcy would still recognize the significance.

As she walked around her bed, the ship heaved and she stumbled. She needed help. Wobbling with each step, she managed to grasp the doorknob, the metal cool inside her clammy palm. Her breath quickened. Cracking the door, she peered into the corridor, thankful to find it empty. Stepping into the hall, she moved toward the elevator.

Shadows arched around the bend halfway down the hall, where another corridor intersected it. She halted. Her breath hitched.

A man spoke, his words angry and heated. A second man responded. Her heart seized in her chest. It was them. They were coming.

This is a good hook for the reader. How can readers find you on the Internet?

I’m very active on my Facebook Page www.facebook.com/danipettrey. Readers can also find me on my website www.danipettrey.com where there are lots of Story Extras.

Thank you so much for having me! 

And thank you for sharing this new book with us, Dani. I'm addicted to your Alaskan Courage Series.

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Stranded - Christianbook.com
Stranded (Alaskan Courage, Book 3) - Amazon.com
Stranded (Alaskan Courage Book #3) - Kindle

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A BLESSED THANKSGIVING DAY

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. Because of that, I didn't schedule an interview. I pray that all my author friends are spending special time with loved ones, as my husband and I will be later.

WILDERNESS PERIL - Elizabeth Goddard - One Free Book

I love it when I get to interview dear friends. Welcome back, Beth. Why did you become an author?

I don’t think I had a choice, really. I loved to read, and the dream to write a novel was burning inside. All I needed was a way to get there, which I found when I joined American Christian Fiction Writers.

If you weren’t an author, what would be your dream job?

Oh, great question. I have so many thoughts on what I’d like to be on any given day, maybe that’s why I write. I can pursue different careers through my characters. But I think I mostly lean toward science. At one point, I wanted to be a marine biologist. In the end, and if I were much younger, I’d maybe choose to work for NASA.

If you could have lived at another time in history, what would it be and why?

Well, the world wasn’t the best place for woman until recent decades! LOL And we didn’t have penicillin until 1928 to combat certain illnesses, so thank you very much, but I’ll stay in the present. But maybe … maybe … I’d enjoy the middle ages (without the plague) because I love castles and knights and chivalry.

What place in the United States have you not visited that you would like to?

My parents took us all over on our vacations, and then as a professional I traveled to almost every state in the country. But I haven’t been to Hawaii, and I’d love to see the volcano.

How about a foreign country you hope to visit?

 Love Scotland, Italy, and Greece—would love to visit.

What lesson has the Lord taught you recently?

That no dream is ever dead.

That is so true. And even sometimes, when we think a particular season in our lives is over, God may bring it back again. That’s what happened in my life this last year. Now Beth, tell us about the featured book.

Wilderness Peril is the sequel to Treacherous Skies and Riptide, my “Learjet repo man” stories. I think I love Wilderness Peril the best because I love the hero, Rick Savage, and his journey. When I wrote the last few chapters, I kept hearing that song, “Overcome” by Jeremy Camp, in my head, and I knew that was my hero’s song.

Here’s the blurb: ON THIN ICE
Run off the road and left for dead, Shay Ridiker's only hope for surviving the frozen claws of the wilderness is pilot Rick Savage. The beautiful airplane mechanic came to Alaska expecting a routine repo, but a missing coworker and a crippled plane are just the tip of the iceberg. Now held captive by ruthless killers at a derelict gold mine, Shay needs Rick's protection more than ever. But Rick has shadows that follow him into the land of the midnight sun. With gunmen at their backs, can he be all Shay needs—a haven … and a hero?

Please give us the first page of the book.

Interior Alaska
“Your brother ever show?” Shay Ridiker asked as she climbed into the passenger seat of an old rusty Jeep Cherokee. She fought to keep her voice calm and to shake off the eerie, uncomfortable feeling that she was being watched.

She might be one of the best aircraft mechanics around and people might think she was tough because of it, but that didn't mean she could handle a day of travel to Nowhere, Alaska, without her nerves starting to kick in, especially if there was a chance they would have to face trouble.

And trouble was exactly what she saw in Rick Savage’s gunmetal grays. “No,” he said.

Aiden Savage—a fellow employee of Deep Horizon Recovery Services—was supposed to have met them two hours ago to lead them to the plane he had come to Alaska to repossess—only it needed a mechanic, hence why Aiden had asked for Shay’s help. They’d arrived to find no sign of him. But Aiden … He had a few troubles. Wasn't always the most dependable person, and maybe this was one of those times.

Copyright © 2013 by Harlequin Enterprises Limited. Cover Art used by arrangement with Harlequin Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved. ® and ™ are trademarks owned by Harlequin Enterprises Limited or its affiliated companies, used under license.

I love this series of books. How can readers find you on the Internet?

My website also includes my blog at: http://elizabethgoddard.com

 I love to connect with my readers on my Facebook page: http://facebook.com/elizabethgoddardauthor

Thank you, Beth, for sharing this new book with us.

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STOLEN LEGACY - Diane and David Munson - One Free Book

Welcome back, Diane and David. I love your new photo. How did you come up with the idea for this story?

Lena, thanks for featuring us and our new thriller, Stolen Legacy, on your popular blog. We are so excited what God has shown us to write about WWII heroes.

The idea has been ten years in the making. I (Diane) first wrote an historical thriller many years ago after studying the genealogy of Christ. Fascinated by the idea of how God knits us together in “His story,” with my husband David’s help, I created Peter Vander Goes, a 15th century judge who helps finance Johann Gutenberg’s printing press and endures persecution because he has one of the first printed Bibles in his language. Publishers liked the manuscript; however, since 9/11 had recently occurred, several suggested that we should write suspense novels. This made sense to us, as we could draw upon our careers in the justice system. So, we decided to write about a 21st century descendent of Peter Vander Goes, Federal Agent Eva Vander Goes Montanna.

Eight novels later, we are circling back to the original idea, as Eva helps Grandpa Marty Vander Goes write his memoirs from WWII. She and her family visit his farm in Zeeland, Michigan, and soon, strange things begin to happen. When Grandpa Marty is threatened, Eva races to stop a relentless enemy, bent on ruining Eva’s family, all because of the 15th century legacy.

This sounds very interesting. If you were planning a party with Christian authors of contemporary fiction, what six people would you invite and why?

Oh, what a fun idea! We have always wanted to plan an event involving Christian authors and readers to fellowship over stories, plots, favorite characters, and everything fiction. Let’s plan it together. First, we’ll invite our book club friends who go to Christian bookstores and buy Christian books!

Lena, you must come, and tell everyone what inspired you to write Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico. Perhaps, our party should take place in Golden. What do you think? Pam Meyers will talk about Love Finds You in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She grew up there and we “love” the Midwest, where we lived for many years. Okay, we can’t leave out Brock and Bodie Thoene. Wait, you say, they write historical and Biblical fiction. Right, that’s what we thought too, until we met Ramona Tucker (OakTara) recently at the Evangelical Church Librarian Association’s (ECLA) Conference near Chicago. We were surprised to see the Thoene’s book, Love Finds You In Lahaina, Hawaii, and have enjoyed it. Traveling to Hawaii was one of our first trips together. The lush scenery makes us think the beautiful islands must be what the Garden of Eden was like.

To round out this party, Robert Whitlow will talk about his newest release, The Living Room. We have been reading Robert since his first novel, The Trial, and so appreciate knowing another lawyer who honors God with his creative side. Finally, the party wouldn’t be complete without us all hearing from Karen Kingsbury. When we’ve appeared at various events, Karen has been there many times. She is so gracious, talented, and committed to her family. She has opened up the whole Christian fiction market in a tremendous way. Her readers, whom we have met all across the country, are just as committed to her writing. Her newest release is Fifteen Minutes.

I would so be on board for that party. Now let’s do that for a party for Christian authors of historical fiction, what six people would you invite and why?

Lena, you will come and share the journey of your writing historical novels in the McKenna’s Daughters series, including the first Maggie’s Journey, which tells of the trials and triumphs in late 19th century America. We have helped friends deal with adoption issues, and Diane has represented many children through the adoption process.

At the ECLA Conference we mentioned, Lynn Austin inspired us with how God led her to write The Restoration Chronicles, the first in the series being Return To Me. Lynn brings to life the prophet Zechariah and his wife. Then, the Thoene’s are invited again! Their Zion Chronicle and Zion Covenant Series motivated us as husband and wife to begin our writing career and to keep on truckin’ in this ever-changing business.

Christian fiction would not be what it is without Janette Oke and her historical novels, many of which have been made into wonderful family-friendly movies with Michael Landon. She is a dear Christian woman who shines the light of Jesus wherever she goes. Her latest DVD is based on her inspirational book, When Calls the Heart. Michael will fascinate us all about how he has branched out into writing Christian novels. His newest is Traces of Mercy, set in post-Civil War. God brought us together recently at the ICRS event in St. Louis where the two released, When Calls the Heart.

We sense a theme and that continues to be how God weaves His children into beautiful tapestries to bring glory to His name. We strive to do so with our writing. Another author who means much to us is Michael Phillips. Diane first found his work when he edited many of George MacDonald’s novels. Michael also wrote a series about Russia with Judith Pella, which helped fashion our desire to write of God’s faithfulness through fiction. A recent release from Michael is The Treasure of Celtic Triangle, which takes the reader on a journey into history in Scotland and Ireland.

David and I are intrigued by all things Scottish and Irish, with some family roots there from long ago.  

                       

Who will join us in our “Writer and Readers” Party? We hope many of you will delve into our novels and enjoy the adventures we’ve carved from real events in our lives as a former NCIS agent and Federal Prosecutor.

I love all those authors you mentioned, and I’ve met many of them. I'm honored to be included with them. I’d love meeting the others and sharing an evening with avid readers. Many times, people (and other authors) think you have it made with so many books published. What is your most difficult problem with writing at this time in your career?

Our exciting careers provide us with much fodder for plots, so we have never suffered from what some call “writer’s block.” One big challenge is writing in this time when brick and mortar stores are diminishing. Publishing companies are constricting and promoting fewer authors, so we must make more public appearances to keep readers aware of our newest books. We hit the road together, which is a huge plus. So are many wonderful readers we meet along the way. Yet, the constant travel and promotion can interfere with our writing time. We praise Jesus for His companionship on this bumpy and twisting road. He is our Shepherd, our Strong Tower, and Mighty Fortress.

That’s true, and He’s the planner of our writing careers. Tell us about the featured book.

Stolen Legacy tells a story of betrayal and courage inspired by Diane’s father and David’s Uncle who served in WWII. Our heroine is Eva Montanna, the strong Federal Agent who stands up to criminals every day. She appears in our seven other novels that stand alone.

In our latest international thriller, Eva is shocked to uncover secrets from her grandfather’s past that rock her life. When Grandpa Marty is threatened, her faith is tested beyond what she ever imagined. She frantically searches for clues in his WWII journals and unravels a devious scheme involving Dutch Masters. Readers are immersed in the Dutch Resistance and those who stand up to Adolf Hitler and his quest for a “final solution” in eliminating Jewish people from the earth. A recent visit to a holocaust museum brought fresh tears to our eyes. And history came alive for us as we interviewed WWII survivors.

The foundation theme is The Cornerstone, because Christ’s legacy, the price He paid for us, is eternal, and can never be stolen.

Please give us the first page of the book.

This link will lead readers to the book page on our website which has the video trailer and Prologue: http://www.dianeanddavidmunson.com/books/stolen-legacy.shtml

Also, here is the first page of Chapter One:

June - Five years later, Zeeland, Michigan

Federal Agent Eva Montanna tore after the suspect with tremendous speed. Her heart banged against her ribs. She fled across a slippery slope, the reassuring grip of her Glock giving her courage to pursue the woman. No matter how Eva tried, she couldn’t breach the distance. Her prey was escaping with astonishing speed.

Fury rose within Eva. She pulled in extra air, urging her legs to ramp it up and catch the woman. A federal agent couldn’t simply fire at a fleeing felon without cause. Still, if the woman turned and pointed her gun, Eva could shoot. She would shoot.

But what if the woman never quit running?

Eva yelled again, “Federal agent! I said stop!”

The suspect dressed in black sped down the hill. Eva drew nearer. But her foot collided against a rock. She careened onto the wet grass, her body sliding dangerously close to the mountain’s edge. Eva stifled a scream.

The woman turned, raising her gun. Eva’s eyes locked onto the woman’s vivid turquoise-blue eyes. Fear jolted through her. Where was her Glock?

  

A noisy bell rang. Eva’s eyes flew open. Where was she?

To the erratic beating of her heart, she surveyed old-fashioned furniture spread about the room in a hodgepodge fashion. Eva tried shaking off her grogginess. She felt exhausted from working so many hours just to get away on vacation. A colorful watercolor of a woman hung on the living room wall above her. She was lying on a couch. Okay, she was in Grandpa Marty’s house in Zeeland, Michigan. Eva and her family had arrived yesterday for a two-week vacation.

The eerie dream bothered her. She mentally zipped through her past cases, not recognizing anyone with such odd-colored eyes. What about the woman’s gun? Eva had seen one like it—in a WWII museum she’d visited near Washington D.C. It looked much like a German P38. Eva roused herself and stood, convinced neither the woman nor the gun had any bearing on her life.

I can’t wait until my copy gets here so I can continue reading this story. How can readers find you on the Internet?

Because David is a former Special Agent with NCIS, we now write a weekly critique of the NCIS show, which is viewed by nearly 23 million each Tuesday night on CBS. Our NCIS blog is found on our website home page at www.DianeAndDavidMunson.com

Or at www.DianeAndDavidMunson.com/blog

Autographed copies of our book can be purchased from our website and eBook copies are available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and at ChristianBook.com.

Thank you, Diane and David, for the interesting interview. I’ll have to check out your reviews of NCIS. James and I enjoy the shows.

Readers, leave a comment for a chance to win a free copy of the book. Please tell us where you live, at least the state or territory. (Comments containing links may be subject to removal by blog owner.)

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A MARRIAGE IN MIDDLEBURY - Anita Higman - One Free Book on this Blog, Plus Much More

Welcome back, Anita. I love your picture. You just get younger looking all the time. How did you come up with the idea for this story?

The idea for A Marriage in Middlebury came from my absolute love of tearooms in Texas. More than a decade ago I met a woman named Linda Becker who opened a tearoom in the Houston suburbs called Tea for Two. Her eatery and gift shop did so well she opened a second shop. Throughout the years, I’ve enjoyed her wonderful tearoom fare as well as the quaint ambiance. Linda’s tearoom isn’t just a café — it’s a gathering place for friends, a place to eat home-cooked food, and a place so cozy you don’t want to leave. As a writer, I thought it might be fun to create a heroine who owns a tearoom similar to Linda’s and set her shop in a small town on the gulf coast of Texas. So, that’s how the novel A Marriage in Middlebury was born.

If you were planning a party with Christian authors of contemporary fiction, what six people would you invite and why?

I’d invite Janice Thompson, Kristin Billerbeck, Rene Gutteridge, Bonnie S. Calhoun, Jenny B. Jones, and Sandra D. Bricker. All of these authors have a great sense of humor, so it would be a fun and laughter-filled party.

Yes, it would. I’d love to peek in on that party. Now let’s do that for a party for Christian authors of historical fiction, what six people would you invite and why?

DiAnn Mills, Lena Nelson Dooley, Kathleen Y’Barbo Miller, Debby Mayne, Tiff Stockton, and Lisa Ludwig. I know all these women, and they are fascinating to visit with. The party would be a marvelous success.

Oh, goody. I love all these women, too. Many times, people (and other authors) think you have it made with so many books published. What is your most difficult problem with writing at this time in your career?

Keeping everything fresh. Readers want new plots and characters, not stories that all seem similar. And who can blame them? That’s what I want as a reader, too. But since that goal is easier said than done, I have to work hard at keeping every novel fresh and new.

I so understand that, Anita. Tell us about the featured book.

A Marriage in Middlebury is lighter fare than my other new release, Winter in Full Bloom. This latest story is set in a small town in Texas, and it’s about the complex, quirky, and sometimes prickly interworkings of the folks who frequent the local tearoom in Middlebury. I hope readers find it to be a fun ride.

I loved Winter in Full Bloom. I know I'll love this book, too. Please give us the first page of the book.

Charlotte Rose Hill always said that a good tearoom should be a gathering place where customers were like family, troubles melted like butter on hot scones, and homemade was a given. Of course, it was also the place where the local grapevine got its bloom. As well as its blush.

Charlotte yoo-hooed to her cook, “Remember, use a light touch folding those capers into the chicken salad, Lil. Think of them like lovers whose hearts you can’t bear to break.”

One of the younger waitresses, Eliza, pulled Charlotte to the side and said in a blustery whisper, “Got two problems already. Our jolly old elf, Mr. LaGrange, is hiding by the fireplace again, and he’s packing a flask of something that he keeps pouring into his tea. Man, you could fuel a flame with that breath of his.”

Oh, I can feel the quirkiness already. How can readers find you on the Internet?

Please feel free to stop by my website at www.anitahigman.com or chat with me on my Facebook Reader Page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/AuthorAnitaHigman

Anita Higman is celebrating the release of her latest book, A Marriage in Middlebury, with a double Kindle Fire giveaway (one for you & one to give away!) and a "Tea for Two" Facebook Author Chat Party on December 12th.

One winner will receive:

• A Kindle Fire for you AND a friend
• A Marriage in Middlebury by Anita Higman (one to keep and one to give away!)

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on December 12th. Winner will be announced at the "Tea for Two" Facebook Author Chat Party on December 12th. Invite your friends and connect with Anita for an evening of book chat, prizes, and an exclusive look at Anita's next book!

So grab your copy of A Marriage in Middlebury and join Anita on the evening of December 12th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today by clicking JOIN at the event page. Spread the word — tell your friends about the giveaway and party via FACEBOOK or TWITTER. Hope to see you on 12/12!

Thank you, Anita, for sharing this new book with us today.

Readers, here are links to the book. By using one when you order, you help support this blog.
A Marriage in Middlebury - Christianbook.com
A Marriage in Middlebury - Amazon.com
A Marriage in Middlebury - Kindle

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WINNERS!!!!

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CHAMELEON - Janice Olson - One Free Book

Readers, I've been eagerly awaiting the release of this book.

Welcome back, Janice. God has really been moving in your writing life. What do you see on the horizon?

I have to laugh, because sometimes my horizon looks a little hazy. Yet I feel God is leading me to stretch and grow and dig a little deeper. He’s been dealing with me to do a book of devotionals, which I’ll produce in ebook form only, so that a person may read them on their Smart phone or reading device while riding the bus or train to work, or on a fifteen minute break at home or work. They’re short and sweet, but packed with God’s love and understanding. The release of Streams of Mercy will be after the first of the year, if not sooner. 

That sounds wonderful. Tell us a little about your family.

I’ve been blessed with a wonderful, supportive husband who stands by me through thick and thin and is my #1 fan, big time. Without him, I wouldn’t be able to write and work a full time job. He is a minister, and though we aren’t in ministry full time at this time, he still works on his studies, writes, and ministers whenever the door is open.

My son and daughter are both vocalists and musicians. They use their talents in the churches they attend, along with their wonderful spouses, who are also Christian individuals heavily involved in church. Professionals in their own right, they all have a heart for God.

Then last, but not least, is my wonderfully, smart and loveable grandson, who is sixteen, and is also in church serving God. He’s been on quite a few mission trips already and seen places I have only dreamed of seeing. I have truly been blessed. 

Has your writing changed your reading habits? If so, how?

I still love to read good suspense, historical, and of course romance novels. But now, I really appreciate a writer who has a good twist or turn in a book that I didn’t see coming, or an ending that completely stumps me, or the villain I couldn’t pick out among all the suspects. That’s when I really appreciate the author and all their hard work. Because, as a writer I know that those elements are some of the hardest to do.

One change, as an author, is when I start reading a book. I have to remind myself to turn off my internal editor—critiquing the story for how well or poorly it’s written and what rules of writing have been broken. Once I do, then can I lose myself in the story.

 

When I’m reading, I know I have a good story when that internal editor turns off by itself. What are you working on right now?

I am actually working on three completely different writings, which, you, Lena, as an author know, isn’t a smart thing to do. (It’ll drive you crazy) J

One is the devo I mentioned above, Springs Mercy.

The second is my first romantic comedy, and believe it or not, is a novel that doesn’t have one murderer between the front and back cover (although there’s plenty of murder on their minds). J It’s slated for early 2014 entitled, Mr. What’s His Name. It features Tiffany Anne Gates, who is a late bloomer, needs a job—which just happens to fall into her lap—and a wannabe writer, who is suffering from circumstances beyond her control. And …

The third is another romantic suspense in my standalone series, Texas Sorority Sisters coming in spring 2014. Hide … But You Can’t Run, has a little comedic relief in the midst of survival.

There you have it, all three of my projects in a nutshell. But like you, Lena, there are more novels sitting on the back burner of my mind waiting to come to life.  

What outside interests do you have?

Jewelry. When I find time that I can spare away from my writing, I enjoy making jewelry. Putting together small pieces to make something beautiful is very enjoyable, especially when people see a piece I’ve made and like it, it brings great satisfaction.

Painting. Oils, acrylics, or water, creating with a brush is a lot like writing. I can allow my imagination to conjure up beauty, or when it’s not working somethime conjure up ugly. J

Traveling. I’ve never traveled outside the states except to Mexico on a mission trip. But I’m just as content driving around Texas. Less than an hour from my home I can find beautiful scenery—rolling hills, valley, lakes, creeks, and countryside that will inspire my imagination. Just like Ben Wheeler, Texas, a trip there brought about Hide … But You Can’t Run.

But give me a good book, and I can travel just about anywhere in my mind and experience many things through the author’s imagination.

How do you choose your settings for each book?

So far, I’ve been fortunate. My settings, at least for now, and if you have read my first three books know, all take place in Texas. My first book, Serenity’s Deception was a make believe town close to Austin, north of Brenham. But the following three were written with real Texas towns—Lethal Intent, Austin and Dallas; Chameleon, Athens, Texas; and Hide … But You Can’t Run, takes place in Houston and Ben Wheeler, Texas. I love to seek out small towns, or even large ones, and then set my story to fit with what takes place there.

Just like my next book, Hide … But You Can’t Run, my husband and I drove through the tiny town of Ben Wheeler, Texas, my mind began imagining what if, and the story was born. Ben Wheeler, if you haven’t been there, is two long blocks with Hwy 64 running though the middle of town without a stop light or stop sign. (Most residents live in the countryside surrounding the town.)

If you could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?

Esther of the Bible. I would love to understand how a young woman at the tender age of 14 could face such an uncertain future of obscurity, become a queen, and then, five years later step inside the king’s chamber to face death for her people.

Did she believe she’d be delivered, or did she figure her head would be lobbed off? I’d love to know what was going on in her mind. Did she have faith, or was she shaking in her slippers. In my mind, that would have been a sight to behold. What courage, what fortitude, what strong faith she must have had.

Esther is one of my favorite Bible characters. I’ve written a dramatic monologue about her and performed it a number of places … in full costume. What is the one thing you wish you had known before you started writing novels?

How difficult and how many hours it would take away from my writing to market my books. It wouldn’t have stopped me from being an author, but made me realize there is far more to a novel than just writing. It take hours and hours of writing and editing, then hours and hours of marketing to become successful. Though I love meeting my readers, I don’t like having to say—buy mine, even though I think they are great stories and great reads.

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?

Patience. It’s not particularly a new lesson, but one I haven’t completely adapted to, especially at this time in my life. Patience is something I lack, but something He’s trying to teach. In our world of instant everything, where we live on high speed, I’m like so many others, I want results now. However, He’s telling me to trust in him, believe in his abilities to work all things to my good, and to patiently wait on him. And I don’t mean He expects me to sit around and do nothing. He expects me to be busy serving Him with what He’s given me, but leave the results in his hands to complete. And for me a fixer, it’s hard for me to not want to try take over and run things. But I’m learning.

What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?

One, become a serious and teachable writer by learning the craft of writing. Take classes, joining a good writer’s group, and write every day. (Once-in-a-while writing won’t cut it.)

Two, don’t try to take shortcuts, your readers will feel cheated. Every aspect of your story needs to be written well. Develop the story with well-rounded characters, who are flawed but grow during the story, and don’t cheat on the ending. Remember, every chapter is as important as the first chapter.

Three, write your story, put your baby (novel) to bed for a week or two, (if you’re not under a deadline and have the luxury of doing this step), then pick up your baby with fresh eyes and begin to give it a bath—rewrite, rewrite, and then rewrite again, until it’s the best it can be. But don’t scrub the life out of it either. Then, if you can afford to send your baby off to an editor for them to work their magic, do. You be well rewarded with the results.  

Tell us about the featured book.

Chameleon is set in Athens, Texas, the county seat of Henderson County.  Attorney Veronica “Roni” Reeves’ former guardian is killed. All evidence points to his son, Drake Peters. Uncertain if her unrequited love for Drake is blinding her judgment, Roni sets aside her feelings to search for the truth. While she works to prove Drake’s innocence, she uncovers a twenty-year-old mystery surrounding her parents’ death and her deceased guardian’s involvement.

Fearing Drake’s arrest is imminent, Roni works to keep one step ahead of the law, but unwittingly becomes the killer’s next mark.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Present day—Athens, Texas

Veronica Reeves took a deep breath of country fresh air, glad to be home, even if for only the weekend. She moved up the small knoll to the deserted canopy away from the rest of the guests and main festivities hoping for a few minutes of privacy.

Her jeans that had long lost their crease, felt hot and confining. Roni reached around to pull her blouse away from her sticky skin. A bead of sweat trickled down the hollow of her back, pooling at the base of her spine causing a momentary chill to cover her skin.

The scorching heat of summer showed no signs of relenting, making late September warmer than usual. From the south, a tall threatening bank of clouds moved toward the Triple Cross Ranch. The huge oak trees, along with the white tent canopies peppering the lawn were starting to whip and snap with the rising wind.

The stir of air felt good against Roni’s clammy skin, but she feared the impending storm would put an end to Marcus Peters’ sixty-fifth birthday celebration.

Samantha and she had picked a western theme for Marcus’s party. And by the turnout of the two hundred or so guests, the majority of them wearing cowboy boots, rhinestone shirts, and Wranglers, they had achieved success.

 Roni slid her glass of tea on the table and sat down wishing she could free her feet of her boots and sink her toes into the thick, green grass. At the ripe old age of thirty and holding the esteemed position as the Peters’ attorney, there came a certain self-imposed decorum. For her, bare feet were not an option—maybe later.

Her gaze traveled across the grounds that encompassed the house and a small portion of the Triple Cross Ranch. The guests milled around under tents set up to prevent them from baking in the sun.

All-in-all, the birthday barbeque took place without mishap, if she didn’t consider Drake Peters’ earlier entrance with a gorgeous brunette hanging on his arm, laughing. Since their arrival, Roni made certain she was too busy to care what Drake and the beauty might be doing at this moment.

A movement down a little ways and to her right caught Roni’s attention. Well speaking of …

She shook her head as her gaze continued to follow Drake. He crossed the lawn with the grace of a panther eyeing his prey. Unlike most of the guests, he wasn’t wearing a cowboy hat which allowed the wind to whip his sandy-colored hair about his ruggedly handsome face. Starched dark denim jeans rode nicely just above his hips. And his tight abs and muscles strained at the fabric of his white shirt.

What he did for a shirt and jeans could only be described as pure male magnetism.

No one would call Drake drop-dead gorgeous, but he had a rugged quality with his chiseled Nordic features that caused women to stop and take another look and then … fall at his feet.

Roni let loose a snort of laughter at the picture in her mind.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

Quite simple. They can go to my Website: www.JaniceOlson.com, or email me at Janice@JaniceOlson.com.

Thank you, Lena, having me on your blog today. You’re one special lady.

Janice, you've been important to me for a long time, too.

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Chameleon (Texas Sorority Sisters)

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EDNA IN THE DESERT - Maddy Lederman - One Free Book

Readers, here's another debut novelist.

What has drawn you to writing for the YA market?

Hi, Lena. Thanks for having me on your blog!

I wanted to write a warm, amusing story about how a modern teenager would react to being totally unplugged. Some of my friends’ kids don’t even look up from their phones to say hello, and I wonder where this is taking our culture. My character, Edna, is thirteen, so the YA market was naturally drawn to my book, but I wasn’t drawn to a particular market. I’ve found that adults enjoy Edna In the Desert as much as teens. 

What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done?

I’ve done many quirky things, a lot of them in the desert! I took a “sound bath” at The Integratron. I hiked up a mountain in 110 degrees on a first date and eventually married the guy. My job in film and TV creates endless quirky opportunities, for example, covering Adam West, TV’s Batman, in creamed corn. We met years later in Palm Springs and laughed about it.

When did you first discover that you were a writer?

At nine. I had an assignment to write an ending for The Lady or The Tiger in school. I wish I could find it. I wrote it on yellow, lined paper.

Tell us the range of the kinds of books you enjoy reading.

From Bossypants to A Farewell To Arms.

What other books have you written?

Edna In the Desert is my first and I’m working on a sequel.

How do you keep your sanity in our run, run, run world?

I’m not sure I do.

What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of, besides family?

I’m glad you ruled out family, otherwise everyone would have to say that. I’m proud that Edna In the Desert is published. I’m proud of my work in film and TV. I’m proud that I can juggle, and that my stepfather taught me how over the phone (yes, it’s possible!).

If you were an animal, which one would you be, and why?

I would like to be a cat. They’re smart, cute, and seem comfortable in their own bodies.

What is your favorite food?

Spaghetti, with or without meatballs.

Is it hard to break into the YA market?

Yes.

What advice would you give to an author wanting to do that?

After writing a great story, look for a sub-genre within the YA market that your book fits into.

What would you like to tell us about the featured book?

Edna In the Desert is about a tech-addicted brat forced to spend a summer without cell phone service, internet, or TV at her grandparents’ cabin. The book is a glimpse into a teen’s spiritual and sexual awakening. It explores the widening gap between generations and how culture is changing with technology. It’s a love letter to the Mojave Desert. Also, it’s short.

Please share the first page with us.

THE CURE

The sun baked Edna’s forehead and brought her slight queasiness to a more threatening nausea. She tossed over. Changing positions sometimes helped, but pistachios and beef jerky on top of ice cream and the long ride did her in. Or was it what she’d just heard? She didn’t remember asking to pull off, only hunching over next to the family’s newest, silver Audi. It rocked softly as Brandon bounced around the back. The motion made her sicker, but Edna tried to stay near the car in its little strip of shade. At eleven in the morning, the sun was already relentless.

“Are you OK, honey?” Edna’s mother called from inside.

“What does it look like? Can Brandon stop that?”

The little boy looked out the window at his sister, crouched on the ground and heaving. Edna’s father stepped out of the car, saw there was nothing he could do, and stepped back in. The desert was a great place to throw up, and Edna did until there was nothing left. Everything that came out, dried almost instantly in the sand. It was so much nicer than putting your head near a toilet, but it didn’t seem so nice for the little lizard racing away.

Later, Brandon drooled on his iPad in the back seat. A map rustled up front. The more remote roads were still not on the GPS, and this presented a challenge to Jill, Edna’s mother, who had not consulted a paper map in years, not since the last time they came out to her husband’s parents’ house and got lost. Edward flew out to see them every once in a while, but the tiny airport he landed in was miles in another direction and down completely different dirt roads.

Jill was demoralized by the sight of her thirteen-year-old daughter crumpled in the backseat. Edna was a late bloomer, but she was becoming beautiful. Her wide-set eyes always turned heads, but her personality, left as it was, was going to spoil everything. Jill constantly wondered what she was doing wrong.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

At Electio Publishing, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website. Here are the links:

http://www.amazon.com/Edna-Desert-Maddy-Lederman/dp/0615884733/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380375968&sr=1-1&keywords=edna+in+the+desert

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/edna-in-the-desert-maddy-lederman/1116874831?ean=2940148411802

http://www.electiopublishing.com/index.php/bookstore#!/~/product/category=4758361&id=27785741

http://maddylederman.com/edna-in-the-desert

Thank you, Maddy, for spending this time with us today.

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JASMINE - April McGowan - One Free Book

Readers, here's another author who is new to this blog.

Welcome, April. Tell us how much of yourself you write into your characters.

I think a bit of me shows up in each one simply by pulling them on for size when writing them. Their circumstances and personalities are clearly not mine, but I’m sure I show up here and there because as I learn about them in the writing process, I’m also learning about myself.

What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done?

I started playing the drums at age 41.

When did you first discover that you were a writer?

I’ve written off and on most of my life, my first story being a picture book called Skits Spooky Halloween at age ten. But it was about fifteen years ago that I started to work seriously at it, and once I did, I was hooked. Even when I’m not at the keyboard, I’m writing in my head.

Tell us the range of the kinds of books you enjoy reading.

I love to read inspirational fiction, contemporary fiction, and the occasional sci-fi and fantasy novel. And young adult fiction. Pretty much … fiction. All sorts. I’m a voracious reader.

How do you keep your sanity in our run, run, run world?

I live with a chronic illness that has forced me to take huge steps back in commitments. I try to prioritize by what I can do every day, knowing that if I do too much one day, then I won’t be able to do much the next. My having to do this has helped my kids learn how and when to say no to activities, too, so the whole family has learned we don’t have to do it all and be it all. Doing nothing here and there is perfectly okay—in fact, I recommend everyone try it!

How do you choose your characters’ names?

I try to get to know my characters pretty well before deciding on a name. This involves my talking to them over a period of days and asking them deep questions. Then I research name meanings and see what fits.

What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?

I love being a mom. As far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted children. I’m a homeschool mom, too, which allows me the opportunity to spend loads of time with them and get to know them on a deeper level.

If you were an animal, which one would you be, and why?

An orca. They’ve always held a mystique for me. They’ll interact with us, but just as easily eat us. They’re powerful, bold, graceful, and demand respect. Although … I really don’t like the taste of fish. So, a steak-eating orca. I mean, if we’re going to fantasize, I’m going to eat steak.

What is your favorite food?

Um … see number eight?

What is the problem with writing that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?

Honestly, my biggest road block is my health. I have CVID a primary immune deficiency disease that makes it so my body doesn’t build antibodies to colds or infections. Because of this illness and its associated severe fatigue, I can’t write every day. So I have to find ways to cut in my writing time the best I can. I’ll plan for a week with no activities so I can get to the computer and tap it out, and I’ll inevitably come down with a cold. So instead, I’ve learned to take each day as it comes and get in an hour or two or six as best I can and be satisfied with that.

Tell us about the featured book.

Jasmine is a survivor. She’s lived through the abuse from her father, running away at age fourteen, and living on the streets. Now she counsels at-risk young women—giving them a second chance at life. But when her mother dies, can Jasmine go home again and face all she’s forced herself to forget for the last twenty years? Or will the past she has long forgotten take over her present once again?

Please give us the first page of the book.

The cold from the linoleum floor cut through Jasmine’s jeans as she sat with her back braced against the hospital wall. Her eyes sagged closed as her mind whirred from exhaustion and worry. Sleep beckoned, and strange images flitted through her mind, flashing in odd synchronicity with the flickering fluorescents overhead.

Someone jiggled her shoulder, pressing down, squeezing. Survival instincts kicked in, and she reached back to draw her knife from the waist of her pants. When her fingers came up empty, her other hand came around and snatched the throat of her attacker. Her foggy mind engaged as her assailant choked out her name.

“Jazz?”

Jasmine’s eyes widened in recognition, and she released her grip. Officer Banner sank back on the floor, scooting away from her, rubbing his throat, and coughing. She ran her fingers through her hair and avoided eye contact, hoping he wouldn’t ask for an explanation. There wasn’t one—none worth giving. He should know better than to touch someone who was asleep.

“What’s going on?” Jasmine stood on shaky legs, glancing toward the hospital room door. She tucked a loose strand of black hair behind her ear and stretched.

Open mouthed, Officer Banner stared at her. “I was going to tell you she’s awake.” He continued to rub his throat.

“Good.” Avoiding his stare, she hurried toward the room. Before she could enter, his partner came out.

“Officer Gerry.” She greeted the female officer with a nod.

“Jazz. Did you see what happened?”

“No, I found Misty outside our complex. I’d just finished a late dinner when I heard her scream, and I ran out. She’d been beaten, and by the time I got out there, she was unconscious. I called an ambulance, and we’ve been here since waiting for treatment. What time is it, anyway?”

Ned Banner glanced at his watch. “Zero-four-hundred.”

“Has Misty said anything about the attack?” Jasmine caught the look Gerry shot to Banner.

“What?”

“She’s probably been raped. That’s what the doctor thinks. But she denies it and won’t let them test.”

Jasmine swallowed away the anguish. “I’ll see if she’ll talk to me.” As an at-risk women’s counselor, she’d faced this situation many times, but it never got any easier.

Leaving Banner and his partner outside, she walked into the room. Misty lay on the hospital bed, shivering, her arms pulled tight against her chest. She stared out the window but didn’t appear to see anything. The rails of the bed were up, reinforcing the appearance of her helplessness.

“Hi, Misty.” She moved around to the other side of the bed. At least they’d given the girl a private room. Jasmine put her hand on Misty’s shoulder, causing her to jump. “It’s okay, it’s me, Jazz.”

“Jazz.” Misty focused on Jasmine for the first time.

They’d met when Jasmine visited the jail a year ago. Back then, Misty appeared older, more sure of herself. Today, without the hardened look in her eyes and gaudy makeup, she seemed much younger than her eighteen years. Tears streamed down her bruised cheeks and over her split lip.

“It’s okay, you’re safe.” Jasmine held her tight, feeling Misty’s body shake in her arms.

Powerful! How can readers find you on the Internet?

Readers can follow my blog at http://aprilmcgowan.com, follow me on Twitter at @aprilkmcgowan or find me on Facebook at http://on.fb.me/15thKYy

Thank you, April, for spending this time with us today.

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Jasmine - paperback
Jasmine - Kindle

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