WHILE LOVE STIRS - Lorna Seilstad - One Free Book

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

After I turn in the third book in the Gregory Sisters Series, I have some ideas for a couple of new series that I want to develop further. They would involve going back a little farther in history than this series was set.

Tell us a little about your family.

My husband, David, and I will have been married 25 years this February. We have three children. My oldest son graduates from college next week. I have one daughter who is finishing her sophomore year of college and another who is finishing her freshman year of high school.

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

I think my writing has made a more critical and aware reader in that I notice things I didn’t before. Sometimes I read something and I think, “Oh, I wish I would have thought to say it that way.” But the biggest change has occurred in time I have for reading. When I’m on deadline, I fall way behind with my To-Be-Read pile.

What are you working on right now?

I’m currently finishing the last book in the Gregory Sisters Series As Love Blooms. It’s the story of the youngest sister, Tessa. She’s a lot of fun to write.

What outside interests do you have?

There’s life outside of my office? I almost forgot about that. Truthfully, I love cooking and baking. I do some wedding coordinating and flowers for weddings. I’m a 4-H leader, and I’m passionate about teaching Bible classes. Right now, I have two 5th and 6th grade classes. One on Sunday mornings where I teach Acts, and another all girl class on Wednesday nights. I’ll be teaching at Bible camp this summer, too. It’s my mission field.

We have a lot in common. I was a 4-H leader, and then I worked as a 4-H liaison. And I’ve worked a number of years in children’s ministry, but not now. How do you choose your settings for each book?

Setting is very important to me. I do more research on setting than almost anything else. I like to set my stories in real places and bring out things that the people who live there might recognize. I also like to discover some things they might not know. Certain stories, like those in my Lake Manawa Series, can only happen one place. Other stories just need the right fit.

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

Right now, after writing While Love Stirs, I’d love to spend an evening having dinner with Fannie Farmer. She was the first woman to use standardized measurements in her Boston Cooking School Cookbook. She was also one of the first women invited to lecture to the Harvard Medical School. She spoke to them about improving nutrition for the convalescent.

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

I wish I would have known every heartache, every joy, and every tear I’ve experienced has helped me become a better writer. I wish I’d kept better notes on what I was feeling, too.

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?

This whole year has been about learning to lean on the Lord and not on my own strength. I often want to protect those I love, and I have to remind myself that God loves that person even more than I do. We met with a hospice worker last week concerning my dad, and as much as I want to change this situation, I have peace knowing God will carry us through.

That’s always a hard time in a person’s life. What are the three best things you can tell other authors to do to be successful?

First, I believe you have to feed your writer’s soul, and the best way to do that is through spending time with God and through reading. When writers aren’t reading, they’re starving themselves.

Second, I think authors need to make sure their cup is full and overflowing. If you are always dipping from your cup and not recharging, you’ll get burned out. It’s so easy to lose the joy when your cup is empty.

Third, authors need to protect their “golden hour.” This is the time when you are at your best. It’s not the time to answer e-mails, take phone calls, or schedule appointments. Save the “golden hour” to write.

Very good advice. Tell us about the featured book.

While Love Stirs is the second book in the Gregory Sisters Series. It’s a standalone, so you don’t have to have read When Love Calls to enjoy it.

After the death of their parents, the Gregory sisters make a promise to support each other’s dreams. While Love Stirs is the story of the middle sister, Charlotte Gregory, and is set in St. Paul, Minnesota.

As a graduate of Fannie Farmer's School of Cookery, Charlotte is thrilled to have the opportunity to travel, lecture, and give cooking demonstrations on the very latest kitchen revolution—the gas stove. And she certainly doesn't mind that the gas company has hired the kindhearted Lewis Mathis to entertain at her lectures.

Lewis encourages Charlotte's work, especially her crusade to introduce fresh, appetizing, nutritious food to those convalescing in hospitals. But young hospital superintendent Dr. Joel Brooks is not convinced any changes should be made—especially by this outspoken young woman.

When Charlotte and Joel are coerced into planning a fund-raising gala for the hospital, will this combustible pair explode?

Please give us the first page of the book.

Thursday, May 12, 1910

Charlotte Gregory stared at the elderly doorman. With his arm outstretched, he barred her access to Saint Paul’s recently opened Million-Dollar Hotel.

“Sir, what is the meaning of this?” She fought the urge to shove past him and march inside. Creating a scene was not the way to make a good impression on the hotel’s staff.

In front of her, the revolving door swished, and a stylish couple entered the establishment unimpeded.

Charlotte motioned her head in their direction. Perhaps the doorman would catch on.

He simply smiled.

She glanced down at her outfit. While not as fancy as that of the lady who’d been allowed inside, the cream-colored walking suit was one of her best, and her wide-brimmed hat was practically brand-new. Surely she looked good enough for a day visit to the prestigious hotel. She tried to step around the man, but he moved to block her.

“Sir, I need to go inside. I’m here to apply for a position as the chef’s assistant. Now, if you’ll kindly let me pass—”

When he didn’t drop his arm, she darted to the right. She’d come too far to let a portly little gray-haired doorman stop her.

For a portly, gray-haired man, he moved quickly.

“Miss.” He dipped his head respectfully. “If you don’t have a gentleman escorting you, you’ll want to enter through the door on the side.”

“Isn’t this the public entrance?” She glanced at the curved front of the hotel and reread the signage.

“Yes, miss.” He gave her a disarming smile. “But you lovely unescorted ladies enter through a separate door—for the protection of your reputation, of course.”

“Of course.” Charlotte’s cheeks warmed. Why hadn’t she remembered that? She’d read about this kind of hotel etiquette before, but it still seemed absurd—especially in 1910. “In that case, sir, where exactly do I find this ladies’ entrance?”

“It’s to your left, miss.” He pointed his gloved white fingers to a door on the side. “It’ll lead you directly into the lobby. The hotel’s restaurant isn’t open yet, but the roof garden and the Palm Room Café are. May I recommend a cup of tea to ward off the chill of this lovely spring morning?”

The doorman’s deep, sonorous voice made it difficult to stay cross. Besides, he was simply doing his job. She only hoped this wasn’t an indication of the rest of her day.

“Thank you. Perhaps I will have a cup of tea.” To celebrate when I get the position. Charlotte nodded her head in thanks and slipped around the corner.

I can’t wait until my book arrives. How can readers find you on the Internet?

Website: www.lornaseilstad.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lorna-Seilstads-Fan-Page/119754468040830?ref=hl

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LornaSeilstad

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/lornaseilstad/

Thank you, Lorna, for giving us a peek inside your life and your new book.

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ALL MY BELONGINGS - Cynthia Ruchti - One Free Book on This Blog, Plus More

Bio: Cynthia Ruchti tells stories of Hope-that-glows-in-the-dark through her novels and novellas, nonfiction projects, speaking events and a history of 33 years of on-air storytelling through The Heartbeat of the Home radio broadcast. 

Her books have been recognized by Retailers' Choice, RT Reviewers' Choice, Family Fiction Readers' Choice, ACFW's Carol Award nomination, and other honors. All My Belongings is her eighth release (including three non-fiction books). Ruchti has also written articles for numerous magazines and industry publications and currently serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers. 

Ruchti lives in Wisconsin where she spends her days diving into words, worship, and wonder. It is her delight to serve on her church's worship team and creative arts team. One of her greatest joys is helping other writers grow in their craft. Cynthia and her husband have been married for 40-plus years and have three grown children and five grandchildren.

And, dear readers, All My Belongings and my book, Catherine’s Pursuit are both finalists in the Can Gold Scroll Awards for Novel of the Year. I’m honored to be considered with her book.

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

Seasons in life bring us to a place of a far deeper understanding of a Scripture verse we may have seen many times, even memorized. I feel that way right now about the verse that says, “To whom much is given, much is required.” God has provided publishing opportunities and a great relationship with my publishing house. He’s blessed me with contracts into the future—both fiction and nonfiction. But all that comes with a sober realization that I’m responsible to handle these gifts well, to give every opportunity my all, and to stay alert to the needs of others—both family and readers—while on this journey. Every book challenges me personally, so whether fiction or nonfiction, I finish the project changed. What do I see on the horizon? More of that! More insights into the human heart, and God’s heart, and what happens when they touch.

Tell us a little about your family.

I’m married to my grade school sweetheart. We met when I was in fifth grade and he was in sixth grade. We married young—he was 21 and I was 20—but we’d already been in love for eight years! Three years into marriage, we added our beautiful daughter Amy to the family. Three years later, a son. When she was eleven, our daughter stomped her feet and said, “Why won’t you have another baby!” We calmly told her that our family was large enough. God thought differently. When said daughter was thirteen, we welcomed another son into our world.  Raising teens and a toddler at the same time offered us all kinds of growth potential as parents. Now, all three are grown. They’ve blessed us with five grandchildren. So far. My husband is semi-retired, so we’re doing the dance of figuring out how best to not get in each other’s way. It seems most joys in life come with a flip side called challenge.

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

As I’ve grown as a writer, I’ve expanded not only my bookshelf capacity (I think we’re up to five full-sized bookcases at the moment), but my reading breadth as well. I read more and a wider variety. Reading great writing makes me a better writer, no matter the genre.

What are you working on right now?

Any day now, I’ll receive the edits for my 2015 novel from Abingdon Press—As Waters Gone By. Oh, that book took a lot out of me, in a good way! Emotionally taxing, it also is a balm, an ointment for broken hearts. Can’t wait for that one to hit the shelves, too! I have a nonfiction due to the publisher on August 1st, and am working on that right now. It’s tentatively titled Tattered Souls: Embracing the Mend. That book is complementary to last year’s Ragged Hope: Surviving the Fallout of Other People’s Choices.

What outside interests do you have?

Music is a large influence in my life. I sing on the worship team at church and sometimes lead worship in other venues. If I’m in a setting with no music for more than a day or two, I start to twitch. God has often used music as a way to reach me when few other things could. I also love to travel and dream about new places to explore.

How do you choose your settings for each book?

So far, all of the settings for my books have had some kind of influence on me personally. In All My Belongings, the location to which the main character runs is my birthplace—Oceanside, California. I’m not sure now when or why I made the decision to choose Oceanside. But I’m glad I did. Now, to have a book signing in Oceanside! Maybe next winter when here in Wisconsin we’ll be battling dangerous wind chills again. Some of the locations have been a matter of “It absolutely has to happen here.” Others have had a less pointed, but definitely Midwestern feel, in part because it allows writing true seasons, and because it’s what I know best. I’d love to write Southern fiction—my mind somehow thinks that way—but I couldn’t do it justice without an incredible amount of research. Self-fulfilling prophecy?

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

The Mary who was the first to see Jesus alive again. I’ll bet she’s still telling that story.

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

I wish I’d known that each rejection formed a tread or a riser for the staircase that would eventually lead to publication…if used that way. I wish I’d known that timing had less to do with my being educated enough and more to do with when God knew my heart would be ready…and my readers ready for the stories I write. Relaxing into His timing would have removed some anxiety for me.

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you right now?

I’m still dreaming smaller than God’s imagination. We all do. I’m practicing dreamer bigger.

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

Here are three among many:

Define success the way God does—obedience to Him. The math works out better that way.

Apply yourself diligently to learning, no matter how long you’ve been writing…and then apply what you’ve learned!

Resist comparisons. No other writer’s journey will be exactly like yours. Nor should it. If the path God takes you on has far more twists than others, it’s because He’s creating a more compelling plot out of your life!

Tell us about the featured book.

The dedication page of All My Belongings reads: “To those who feel homeless when they aren’t, whose journeys take exceptional courage, whose hearts tell them the love they seek is possible, present, and not at all what they imagined. It’s ocean-deep and laced with grace.”

A new identity can’t protect Becca from a past that refuses to go away.

Where do you turn when changing your name doesn’t give you the anonymity you want? When running hundreds of miles away isn’t far enough? When your search for a place to belong lands you right back where you began?

One phone call destroys all the hope Becca Morrow has for a life beyond the shame of her past. Further discredited by the death of her elderly, ailing patient—the mother of the influential businessman, Isaac Hughes—Becca’s new life is shattered and her longing for love slips away. Working to clear her name, Becca must learn to see the beauty in the ugliness of dying, to accept the tenderness in forgiveness, and—at last—discover that where she belongs isn’t as much about her family history as it is about her faith in the One to whom she’ll always belong.

Please give us the first page of the book.

The coffee tasted like burnt marshmallows. The charred bits. Jayne set the vending machine cup on the corner of her advisor’s desk.

            Patricia Connor smiled over half-glasses. “Don’t blame you.” She nodded toward her oversized thermal tankard. “I bring my own from home.”

            Home.

            “I’m surprised you wanted to see me today, Jayne. Aren’t they—?”

            “Yes.” Jayne directed her line of sight through her advisor’s office window, over the tops of the century-old oaks and maples lining the campus, toward the courthouse in the center of town.

            “And you didn’t want to be there?” The woman removed her glasses as if they interfered with her understanding.

            Oh, I’m there. I’ve been there every agonizing moment. Several little shards of me are embedded in the hardwood floor in that courtroom. What’s left of me wants an answer from you. “I need to find out if I can reenter the nursing program where I left off.”

            Patricia leaned back in her nondescript office chair. “And you have to know today?”

            “Yes.”

            Her advisor’s head shook so slightly, Jayne assumed the movement originated in the nervous bounce of the woman’s knee, not her neck. “We have…concerns.”

            “My grades were good.”

            “It’s not that. Most nontraditional students are committed enough to pull decent grades.”

            Twenty-seven and nontraditional. In every way. Jayne leaned forward and added, “And work two jobs while doing it.” She wouldn't look out the window again. Her future lay here, in this decision. “If you’re worried about the financial aspect…”

            “Aren’t you? Word is, you’re tapped out with what your family’s gone through.”

            She’d shelved the word family a year and a half ago, the day she found out her father’s middle name was Reprehensible. Bertram Reprehensible Dennagee. Her mother didn’t think she could endure the pain one more day. Her father made sure she didn’t.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

I love connecting with readers and invite them to find me at www.cynthiaruchti.com, www.facebook.com/CynthiaRuchtiReaderPage, or www.twitter.com/cynthiaruchti.

Thank you so much, Lena! It’s always a joy to talk to you…and your readers.

We love having you, Cynthia.

Cynthia Ruchti asks what it takes to overcome your past and become who you were meant to be in her latest novel, All My Belongings. Cynthia has woven a heart-wrenching tale of forgiveness, grace, and learning what it means to truly belong.

Cynthia is celebrating the release of her latest novel with a fun giveaway and a live webcast event!

 
One winner will receive:

• A $200 Visa cash card
• All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on June 11th. Winner will be announced at the All My Belongings LIVE webcast event on June 11th. Connect with Cynthia for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Cynthia will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books, fun prizes, and gift certificates throughout the evening.

So grab your copy of All My Belongings and join Cynthia and friends on the evening of June 11th 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 signing up for a reminder. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 11th!

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SHATTERED ROSE - T L Gray - One Free Book

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

My first book, Shattered Rose, was probably the closest I ever have been to a character. The lead female suffers from a poor body image and makes mistakes and choices based on those insecurities. I, too, had a long battle with learning to love myself and accepting that Christ chose me, imperfections and all. That was a huge victory for me. My hope is that it will be for other women as well.

What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done?

I’m not naturally quirky, but I am surrounded by craziness from my husband and three children. They make me more fun and less serious, so singing “Let it go” at the top of my lungs with my daughter is up there.

When did you first discover that you were a writer?

In November of 2012, I hit a point of frustration with the book market. I thoroughly enjoy Contemporary Romance and found that the chasm between Christian and mainstream romances was so huge that I wasn’t satisfied with either. At the same time, I wanted to send a message to young girls that Christ is the only one who can heal the hurts in their life. The path grew from there. Write a crossover romance that has a little heat but still shows a greater message.

The response to my first work was so positive that I decided to write another, and another. The rest is history.

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

I read a wide range of fiction from Christian to mainstream, paranormal to historical. My favorite remains contemporary romance, but mostly I love a book with strong characters and a heart-pounding plot that leave you in awe when the book is closed.

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

I just make sure I take a little time for myself each day, whether that means writing or reading or just enjoying a good show. I try to keep it all in perspective. We are a very blessed nation.

How do you choose your characters’ names?

I try to pick names that match their personalities. I also like to choose names that are common. In Shattered Rose, Avery is the girl next door with a heart of gold. Jake is the heartthrob playboy, and Parker is the stable, kindhearted Christian.

What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?

I’ve had several moms email me about giving my books to their teenage daughters. They said that it made their girls want to talk to God more. They also said it opened dialogue between the two of them as they discussed the issues that were written about in my books. That truly is the greatest outcome of this journey.

Yes, it is. If you were an animal, which one would you be, and why?

I have no idea, but if I had to choose, I would pick a horse. I’d love to be outside grazing all day and still have the freedom to run like the wind.

What is your favorite food?

Anything pasta with lots of cream sauce.

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

I am a storyteller and love picturing the scenes in my head and putting them on paper. As my journey has progressed, I’ve learned more about being a craftsman and using language and structure to enhance the story. It’s the technical polishing that is the most challenging for me. But, I’ve surrounded myself with some amazing writers who are eager to share their wisdom.

Tell us about the featured book.

Shattered Rose is the first book in the Winsor Series, which is a series about healing and redemption. The series includes three stand-alone novels, each featuring different main characters, but has a story thread that’s woven throughout. The series is complete and can be found on Amazon.

Shattered Rose is told in first person from Avery Nichol’s point of view. She is in her second year at Winsor University and ready to tackle the world. To her delight, she is able to get a room in University Apartments where she meets her new roommate, Issy. That move will ultimately change the course of her life.

Avery is the average, every day girl. She’s smart, shy, and also suffers from extreme self-esteem issues. When she looks in the mirror, she still sees the fat girl from middle school, who was teased and tormented by her peers. So when Issy’s cousin, Jake, suddenly takes an interest in her, Avery falls hard and fast. The problem is that Jake is so broken and wounded by his own past that he walks away, shattering Avery’s heart.

Broken and lost, Avery meets Parker, and soon she begins to see herself differently. The wounds that were once so deep finally begin to heal. But just when Avery starts to feel whole again, she faces the impossible truth. Jake never really left.

This book is more than just a romance. It’s a love story between Avery and herself as she learns that her imperfections are exactly what make her so beautiful to God.

Shattered Rose has 130 five-star reviews on Amazon.

Please give us the first page of the book.

PREFACE

Nothing made sense; nothing was in focus. I sat down, desperate for the pain to stop. I didn’t know who I was anymore. Everything I once valued and held true, I had discarded without any regard for the consequences.

I could sense people around me, some even staring in my direction as I sat frozen to the bench, but I didn’t care.

The numbness was welcome. Maybe it would calm my shaking body or reach my mind, consumed still with thoughts of him. Thoughts trapped in permanent rewind, reminding me over and over again of how much I failed.

There was music playing around me, and I tried to get my ears to focus on it, to hear anything that might help me stay above the gripping, smothering nothingness that was everywhere around me.

How did I get to this point?  How did I let the chains get so tight that they were crippling every part of my body, dragging me further and further into this pit?

Screaming replaced the numbness. It roared in my head, begging me to let out its fury. But I just sat there, unable to move, trapped in a silent prison of my own making.

The truth glared at me, mocking me for denying it for so long. I was living a lie, existing in a shell of self-delusion. Tears like fire raced down my cheeks, provoking me with each drop.

I had become nothing…and he knew it.

The air was getting thicker, the heaviness starting to choke me. Just breathe…in and out…just breathe.

The bench shifted slightly and a warm hand covered mine. Looking up through my tears, I saw warmth and compassion in the eyes of a stranger.

My surroundings slowly came into focus, my ears awakened to the sounds around me.

“Even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

The message rolled around in my head and suddenly, deep down, a spark ignited. I had forgotten the feeling as it had been so long since I’d felt anything other than despair.

Hope, just a glimmer, but hope all the same.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

I am a social media nutcase. Visit my webpage at http://tlgray.com. I’m also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tlgraybooks. Twitter @tlgraybooks, Instagram and Pinterest. 

Thank you, T. L., for sharing your book with us. My copy just came this week. I'm looking forward to reading it.


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Shattered Rose (Winsor Series) (Volume 1) - paperback
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MAN'S BEST HERO - Ace Collins - One Free Book

Welcome back, Ace. Since you’re being published regularly, what new avenues will your future books take?           

The direction is really up to my agent Joyce Hart. She has her finger on what publishers are looking for and keeps me in the loops. My hope is that readers will still want action/adventure/mysteries because that is my favorite thing to write.

What conferences will you be attending this year? Will you be a speaker at any of them?      

The next one will be the Book Explo in New York City, and I will signing there.

If you were in charge of planning the panel discussion at a writing conference, what topic would the panel cover, and who would you ask to be on the panel, and why?      

Story pacing and what to study to develop the kind of rhythm needed in the Information Age.

How important is it to you to be active in writing organizations?

Most of my contact is over the internet as I am in a state with a low population and not a lot of groups. I do stay active with the Arkansas groups and love trading ideas, insights, and news with my fellow authors in those groups. I also try to stay in tune with the authors my agent represents. I believe that groups give a feel for what is working and what isn’t as well as the support you need to keep pushing through tough times.    

Where in the community or your church do you volunteer?       

My wife and feed between 35-50 college kids at our home each Sunday night, I’m a deacon in our church, I speak at Ouachita Baptist University, I work with the local library, the fine arts group, and I speak in high schools encouraging kids to go to college.

Who are the five people who have made the most impact on your life, and how?        

From a career standpoint first and foremost would be my wife. She is bright, energetic and believes in my abilities. Next would be Louise Mandrell who pushed me into the writing game and has supported me each step of the way. Third would be Lassie … yes, the dog … doing the first Lassie book really put my career at a different level. Fourth is Ric Cox, an editor who taught me so much when I first got into fulltime writing. And last would be the agents who have sold my work over the years.

On a personal standpoint, my parents, my grandparents, my wife, and a host of friends who have and continue to inspire each day with their small acts of compassion.

If you could write the inscription on your tombstone, what would it be?           

He loved to laugh, sing, and serve and always believed as good as today is tomorrow would be better. He was blessed.

Tell us about the featured book.     

I have so many books out right now I could highlight several, but as I have a nonfiction project hitting shelves in June, I will spotlight Man’s Best Hero.

From Lassie to Old Yeller to Rin Tin Tin to Marley, dogs have stolen our attention and our hearts. In real life, our own pets are more than just canine companions; they are members of our family. And for some, they are heroes and brave servants.

Man’s Best Hero is a collection of short, dramatic stories about dogs that have gone the extra mile. Though not trained to perform heroic acts, circumstances and the remarkable bond between the dog and its owner led these animals to perform amazing feats that defy logic. Whether it is saving a drowning man, jumping in front of a truck to push a toddler to the curb, or tearing the burning clothes off a child’s back, the actions presented in these stories display courage, loyalty, intelligence, and other admirable qualities of life and faith.

These compelling portraits, told first in the words of the dog and then through exciting narrative that recounts the dog’s actions, will touch reader’s hearts and will leave them with a greater appreciation for their furry friends.

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Out of all of the world’s creatures, the dog is the one that truly needs to love and serve to be happy and fulfilled.

This book focuses on dogs that have earned the title hero. Their stories are as varied as their backgrounds. From a four-pound terrier that initiated a mighty movement during World War II, to a massive canine that fought a frigid winter storm to save the man he loved, to a dog that brought hope to those whose spirits were crushed by the terror attacks on September 11, 2001, the animals in these pages have accomplished things far beyond what people believed they could. So in a sense these tales are both inspirational and comforting, but that is not the purpose for placing them in this book. The real reason for telling these amazing stories is to fully present the potential of all dogs, including those in your home right now. All of these canines, be they purebred or mutt, are looking for a calling, yearning to find their potential, and wanting to live out the challenge once issued by the great missionary doctor Albert Schweitzer: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but I do know that the only ones among you who will truly be happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Thanks to a bit of help from humans, the dogs in this book found a life of service. And that is the challenge for each of us as pet owners. We should not just furnish them a home but also provide our companions with a reason to live.

Where can my readers find you on the Internet?

www.acecollins.com

@acecollins

Looking for me on Facebook under my name Ace Collins

Thank you, Ace, for sharing this book with us today.

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Man's Best Hero - Christianbook.com
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MOMS' NIGHT OUT- Tricia Goyer - MOMS' NIGHT OUT devotional - Kerri Pomarolli - 2 Free Books, Plus More

Tricia Goyer is the award-winning author of more than forty books, drawn from her experiences as a teen mother and leading voice of hope for women in today's generation. A key note speaker at the 2013 MOPS convention, Tricia writes regularly for several popular Christian women's blogs in addition to her own. She has been married for more than twenty years and is the mother of six children. 

Moms' Night Out

Tricia Goyer

B and H Publisher Group

It's one night out, what could go wrong?!

Moms' Night Out is a novelization of the hilarious family comedy that celebrates real family life---where

everything can go wrong and still turn out all right. All Allyson and her friends want is a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner and conversation . . . a long-needed moms' night out. But in order to enjoy high heels, adult conversation and food not served in a bag, they need their husbands to watch the kids for a few hours---what could go wrong? Chronicling one night out gone awry, three harried moms, their husbands, a sister-in-law with a misplaced baby, a tattoo parlor owner, a motorcycle gang, and a bewildered cabbie all learn to embrace the beautiful mess called parenting. This book spotlights the unfulfilled expectations and serial self-doubts many moms feel . . . then reassures us that the key is raising kids in a loving home.

Moms' Night Out is an endearing, true-to-life comedy.

Kerri Pomarolli is called Hollywood's "God Girl." She is an accomplished actress, comedian, published author, Christian speaker and veteran of television---with credits that include 29 appearances on The Tonight Show and Comedy Central.

Moms' Night Out . . .and other things I miss! Devotions to help you survive

Kerri Pomarolli

B and H Publisher Group

As a mom, couldn't you use a good laugh?

Inspired by the endearing, true-to-life movie Moms' Night Out, comedian Kerri Pomarolli has created this light, yet inspiring devotional that will definitely make you laugh, but will also help you discover that indeed you are not alone, and that God's gracious provision of love and faithfulness is at work in your life and of your loved ones. Whether you're running full-speed-ahead or disappointed that it's Monday (again), you'll find joy in these devotions where Kerri shares hilarious stories and insights on daily life. Messy homes, messy kids, lost pets, never ending casseroles, forgetful husbands, and the desire to just take a long bath . . . This world can be a funny place, and these stories are bound to prove it. Read a devotion to brighten your morning, or catch a few words to make you smile before bed. There's never a bad time for a good laugh, and as a Mom, you need a Moms' Night Out . . . and other things I miss! Devotions To Help You Survive. 

Welcome, Kerri. Tell us a little about yourself and your background.

I’m that spirited kid that didn’t get enough attention in childhood so I started putting shows on in my basement with my Fisher Price record player! I was always acting and performing and started doing it professionally at a young age. I got a BFA in Theater from the University of Michigan and then moved to L.A. to get into film and TV. I was always a talker, but I transitioned into writing when I penned my first book in my 20’s, If I’m Waiting on God Then What Am I Doing in the Christian Chatroom?

                                                                                                                                                           

How did you become interested in writing?

 I’m too old to say I began with blogging! As a comedian, I have been asked to write humorous articles for magazines and newspapers. Then, I wrote a couple of books. I love writing and people say I write like I talk. That’s why I’ve never written fiction because everything I write about actually just happened to me. I love the thought of sharing all my “issues” with the world. And before Facebook, writing was my outlet.

                                                                                                                                                       

What compelled you to write a book on this subject?

 The Moms’ Night Out devotional is connected with the movie Moms’ Night Out. I had to write a whole book in thirty days. I’m a mom, so I did it! It was crazy insane, but challenging. I wanted to write a book for the “anti-Pinterest” mom. I’m not cute. I don’t do crafts. I can’t cook well and I steal candy from my kids. I still look up ex-boyfriends on Facebook. What does God think of me? Does God still love me? Of course He does! Now, let’s laugh and learn together.

                                                                                                                                                           

What is the main theme or point that you want readers to understand from reading your book? Are there any other themes present in the book?

You are not alone. You are not more messed up than your friends. They’re just lying! You will never be perfect so stop beating yourself up. I want readers to laugh out loud at the truth of my life and feel like they are with a friend. I held nothing back. I laughed, I cried, and I ate Nutella while I wrote the book. I hope they will find some joy in the stories and some lessons from the questions we asked.                                                                                                                                                                          

Are there some specific lessons you hope readers will learn and apply to their lives after reading your book?

 We are all messed up! Let’s get real. Let’s stop trying to be our mothers, and stop trying to please our mothers and everyone else around us. I learned a lot about myself as a mom while I was writing this. I learned I’m too obsessed with others’ opinions of me and I have a severe addiction to social media. I watch TV shows that are questionable and sometimes feel guilty about it. I need to deal with some of this nonsense in my life and I need to get some more one-on-one time with God.

                                                           

What makes your book different than any other books similar to yours that are in circulation today?

 People are telling me they “wet their pants” reading my book. I think that makes it different than Jesus Calling. I have Jesus Calling and I read all the devotionals while I was on the potty. I think mine is a nice compliment to the others because sometimes you really need a huge laugh break.         

                                                                                                                                               

How does the book intertwine with God’s call on your life and how you are currently serving Him?

God told me once I was going to be His walking testimony. I have a big mouth and a fun, crazy family. If He can help me, He can help anyone. I tell stories. I do comedy. I tell others that God not only still cares about you, but He wants to help us in the journey. He knows we’re tired but he wants us to find some relief while we’re down here on earth. I’m on the road about 40 weeks a year basically telling my stories and seeing miracles along the way.                                                                                                                                                                                

Do you have a favorite Scripture verse?

 Isaiah 43:2: “When you walk through the waters you will not drown. When you walk through the fire you will not get burned. For I have redeemed you.”

When you are not writing, what do you like to do? Do you have any hobbies?       

 Facebook, Instagram, watching 80’s movies, pretending I’m going to cook and then eating out with my husband, pretending I’m going to work out.                                                                                                                                                                       

As we close, is there anything else you would like to add?

Please pray for me and my husband out here in Hollywood. We’re working as Christians out here and trying to do what God has called us to do. My heart is to be here for my kids and also make an impact in Hollywood. I just would covet your prayers for Ron and I.

Tell us about the book.

It’s called Moms’ Night Out and Other Things I Miss. It’s a devotional for anyone who has a mom or is a mom or just wants to laugh. It has short chapters with lessons and questions and Scripture at the end. The chapters are about me, my kids, my hormonal rages, my parent-teacher conferences, and feeding my kids Tic Tacs from the bottom of my purse. My message is about survival! We will prevail!

Where can my readers find you on the Internet?

 www.kerripom.com

Twitter: Kerri Pom

Instagram: KerriPom
Facebook: Kerri Pomarolli (I need friends!)

USA Today best-selling author Tricia Goyer has written the novelization to the much-anticipated movie, Moms' Night Out. Don't miss this hilarious family comedy that celebrates real family life—where everything can go wrong and still turn out all right.

And, look for the companion devotional written by comedian Kerri Pomarolli, Moms' Night Out and Other Things I Miss: Devotions To Help You Survive.

Tricia and Kerri have teamed up for the "No More Frumpy Mommy" challenge.

Motherhood can sometimes seem like survival of the fittest. Every day brings its own troubles, and by the end of the day, you’re spent. Between school, soccer practice, cleaning, laundry, cooking dinner, putting away dishes, and keeping your kids from going at each others’ throats, the last thing on your mind is getting away for an evening. If that’s you, you’re invited to take part in Tricia and Kerri's No More Frumpy Mommy challenge.

Tricia and Kerri will choose 10 winners to receive a Fandango gift card to see Moms' Night Out, as well as copies of Moms' Night Out (the book) and Moms' Night Out and Other Things I Miss.

One grand-prize winner will receive $200 to put toward her own moms' night out or her own moms' night out "ride" (getting her car detailed and cleaned).

GO HERE TO JOIN THE CHALLENGE!

Thank you, Tricia and Kerri, for sharing your books with us today. I haven't read Tricia's book yet, because when it arrived, my husband started reading it right away and isn't finished. I plan to use Kerri's devotional as soon as I finish the devotional book I'm using right now.

My daughters and granddaughters took me to see Moms' Night Out, the movie, last night for our Mother's Day celebration. The movie is the funniest movie I've seen in a long time. I'm not sure I ever laughed that much in a movie. There were serious moments that brought us to tears, too. I highly recommend this wonderful movie.

These two books are available in retailers and online in the US, Canada, and some other parts of the world.

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AT THE EDGE OF A DARK FOREST - Connie Almony - One Free Book or Ebook

Bio: Connie Almony is trained as a mental health therapist and likes to mix a little fun with the serious stuff of life. She was a 2012 semi-finalist in the Genesis Contest for Women’s Fiction and was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Winter 2012 WOW Flash Fiction Contest. Her newest release, At the Edge of a Dark Forest, is a modern-day retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” about a war-vet, amputee struggling with PTSD.

Welcome, Connie. I love modern-day retelling of fairy tales, and “Beauty and the Beast” is one of my favorite fairy tales. Tell us how much of yourself you write into your characters.

I think I leave a piece of me in everyone I write, even the villains. In At the Edge of a Dark Forest, I made Carly afraid of horses. She inherited this from me. Don’t get me wrong, I believe they are beautiful, majestic, and extraordinary creatures. However, they are also unwieldy, hard to talk to, and BIG. If you don’t know their language and you are riding one, they may run your leg into a tree or take off in a gallop with you whether your little feet stay in the stirrups or not. And yes, I am speaking from experience. So Carly has this little hang up. Good thing she has Joe, Sam, and of course Cole, to help her through it.

When I was in junior high school, I had a horse throw me the very first time I rode one. And one foot didn’t release. At least, this horse was trained well enough that it stopped immediately and didn’t drag me down the gravel road. My father made me get back in saddle and ride it back to the barn. I was horrified. What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done?

For me, quirky is a life-style so, really, it’s hard to choose. I even teach my children quirky. My daughter thinks we live in a musical and answers me in song—that is when she’s not talking in leprechaun language. My son is a non-verbal autistic boy who knows how to make us laugh (intentionally) with the few words he can say. My husband enjoys a good belly laugh more than anything and if he can give us reason for it, he’ll do his best. If laughter is good medicine, this family will live a very long time. Yes, quirky is good!

When did you first discover that you were a writer?

I can’t say there really was a “when.” I’ve always loved a good story and on occasion would try my hand at writing one. I’d often find myself narrating a TV show in my head, wondering how an author might describe a scene without the benefit of images. I should have known then … but alas, I did not. While working on my master’s degree in counseling I had a professor who handed me a graded report and told me how much she enjoyed reading it, but due to lack of research, I received a C+. Well, at least the writing engaged her!

A few years ago it all came together. My elementary-aged daughter had been writing “chapter books” ever since she learned how to sound out words. I was amazed how she could break a larger story into smaller segments, to keep the reader interested. I’d been reading books about two of my favorite Classic authors, Jane Austin and Georgette Heyer, and discovered they’d start to write a novel and didn’t even know the outcome when they began. That was the roadblock that kept me from actually putting pen to page. If I didn’t have all the answers to the questions in the tale, I didn’t think I should even try. I have since discovered that sometimes writing is the best way to find those answers. So after brainstorming with my daughter on a school project, writing a Cinderella story set in Greece, I finally decided to get serious about writing myself. You could say my daughter is my greatest inspiration.

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

Through the years I’ve read all kinds of books from military thrillers, through classic literature, a little horror, and also Amish. What I require more than a particular subject is a story that draws me in to the point I feel I am there, experiencing the events as if I were the character him/herself. I love writing that uses lots of sensory information, and seem to crave “feel” the most. I think it’s because my primary perceptual style is kinesthetic. I want to feel the wind in my hair, the thump of footsteps, the burn of the tears in my eyes. When I read that from an author, I’m hooked into the story no matter what it’s about. I care for the characters, because I’m present with them.

I also seem to need at least a hint of romance in books these days. I sometimes joke it’s the mid-life crisis, but I think I’ve always been this way. However, I tend to prefer romances where the characters come to know each other at deeper levels than just the outward attraction, and find they respect and admire that person, which then leads to love. That’s the kind of romance I write as well, and certainly a main theme in my modern-day retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.”

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

This is a great question. I’m sure it helps that I work at a Christian counseling office with people who not only embody great faith, but also have knowledge of mental health issues. We counsel each other and pray together when needed. I am very blessed by this.

One thing that has helped me over the past few years I learned from one of my colleagues. She’d come in to the office very tired one morning and explained how she couldn’t sleep, so she stayed up and praised her Creator all night long. Even tired, she espoused a Joy I wanted to inhale from her experience. I’m one of those people who whenever I’m in a hurry and hit all the red lights in town I assume God is teaching me patience—again. I’ve decided, since my colleague’s disclosure that morning, I would view these moments differently. Instead of complaining about the need of another Fatherly lesson, I would use those times to be with God, praising, petitioning, chatting, and laughing with Him. Whenever I remember to do this in the small moments here and there, I feel my muscles uncoil, my heart calm, and my spirits lighten. I think it’s a glimpse of what heaven will be like. It has changed my outlook dramatically.

How do you choose your characters’ names?

I use whatever comes to mind at the time, which is not the best method, believe me. In fact, I have a habit of giving most of my characters names that start with the same letter or sound. I get stuck that way. You’ll notice, in At the Edge of a Dark Forest, my two main characters are Cole and Carly :o). Gratefully, my mind found other letters for the supporting cast. However, I often like to have multi-cultural characters in my books, because the area where I live is very diverse. For these characters, I might use a baby-name website to find names with origins in certain countries.

What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?

Oh, that’s a hard one. There are lots of little things in life that I’ve seen the fruits of, and have felt God’s words in my heart saying, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” but I can’t really pull out one big one. If I had to pick, it would be the actually completion of my first manuscript. After many years of not having an opportunity to be creative, that manuscript pulled something from the deepest part of me and reminded me that I was meant to be creative … and I completed it too! That was the scariest part.

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

I used to love wild cats as a kid. They were sleek and mysterious, and I was … not :o). My grandfather owned a pet puma (named Kitty) and babysat his friend’s cheetah on occasion, so maybe my love of wild cats came from him. However, today I’d like to be a yellow lab. They are strong, friendly, loyal, and lovable.

What is your favorite food?

Did I mention I’m gluten free? Probably not. I used to be a breadaholic, but since I eliminated gluten from my diet, I no longer crave it so much. Now, my addiction runs to the chocolate variety. Especially since scientists have discovered all those lovely antioxidants in it. At least that’s what I tell myself when I NEED a Heath bar.

I love Heath bars. What is the problem with writing that was your greatest roadblock, and how did you overcome it?

As I mentioned above, my greatest roadblock was the feeling that I needed to know all the answers before I began the work. I read a biography on Georgette Heyer that contained actual letters from her to her editors. In them she’d outlined scenes from books I’d read. In those outlines she’d often have statements like, “I don’t know how I’m going to get him to do that,” or “I don’t know what will occur to make this happen,” and I realized I didn’t need to know all the details to begin. This was a mighty weight lifted off of me, because I’ve discovered beginning the story helps me come to know the characters better, which in turn gives me better answers to these questions than anything I could have drummed up before I’d met them.

Tell us about the featured book.

Cole Harrison, an Iraq war veteran, wears his disfigurement like a barrier to those who might love him, shielding them from the ugliness inside. He agrees to try and potentially invest in a prototype prosthetic with the goal of saving a hopeless man’s dreams. Carly Rose contracts to live with Cole and train him to use his new limbs, only to discover the darkness that wars against the man he could become. At the Edge of a Dark Forest is a modern-day retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.” Only it is not her love that will make him whole.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Cole hobbled up the snow-covered path, his metal crutch doing the work of his missing left leg. He turned to climb the wooded hill to his favorite perch for one last look. Knowing it would take five times as long as it did when he was a kid—having two arms and two legs back then—he scrambled up the frozen incline, using his right arm stump and dragging the crutch along beside him. He’d been a Marine. He’d do this or die.

In fact, he was counting on the latter.

Cole could never take his own life. Somehow, the thought of his remaining manor staff finding his body didn’t set well with him. Most of them had been on the payroll since before he was born and were more family than his own parents had been. No, he wouldn’t leave his remains for them. But maybe he could challenge God—or at least the elements—enough to where one or the other would finally do the deed.

Was that what drove him to this climb during a blizzard in freezing temps? He’d told Mrs. Rivera, the housekeeper, he needed to go camping—a necessary means of transitioning from war to civilian life. Regardless of the fact he’d been transitioning for years now and hadn’t bothered to pack any gear.

She knew not to stop him. Not that she couldn’t, given his current condition. But had she done that, it would have left him feeling more impotent than he did now. He suspected she knelt by her Baby Jesus statue, at this very moment, rolling beads through her fingers as she mouthed the Hail Mary over and over again.

Lotta good that would do.

Cole’s moments “transitioning” only doubled in frequency rather than dwindled. He’d started back when he still wore a prosthetic arm and leg, but after months subjecting them to the cold and rain, night and day, they rubbed against his skin, chafing and burning, making him feel more caged than free. He’d finally chucked them over a precipice one morning, vowing never to wear any fake parts again.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

You can find me on the web, writing book reviews for Jesus Freak Hideout, and hosting the following blogs: InfiniteCharacters.com and LivingtheBodyofChrist.Blogspot.com. You can also meet me on these social media outlets: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Goodreads

Thank you, Connie, for sharing your life and new book with us today.

Readers, here are links to the book. By using one when you order, you help support this blog.

At the Edge of a Dark Forest (Fairwilde Reflections) - Amazon
At the Edge of a Dark Forest: A modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast (Fairwilde Reflections) - Kindle

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