RIVERBEND JUSTICE - Henry McLaughlin - One Free Ebook

Bio: Henry’s novel, Journey to Riverbend, won the Operation First Novel award sponsored by the Christian Writers Guild and was published by Tyndale House in January, 2011.

Henry writes in historical, contemporary, and fantasy. In his stories, he explores the themes of reconciliation and restoration. He seeks to bring his characters’ adventures to life, to show the struggles and triumphs over man and nature that helped build strong people.

He is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and serves as Associate Director of North Texas Christian Writers. Henry regularly teaches at conferences and workshops, leads writing groups, edits, and mentors and coaches.

In addition to his writing, Henry treasures working with other writers and helping them on their own writing journeys.

Publishers Weekly has tagged him as “one to watch.”

Welcome back, Henry. Why do you write the kind of books you do?

One of my favorite authors, Elizabeth George, once said, “I write because I was meant to write, I was called to write, I was told to write. I write because that’s who I am.”

I write in response to call on me to be a writer. My work explores the themes of restoration, reconciliation, and redemption. My characters are all flawed even if they don’t appear that way on the outside. Like real people, they carry internal wounds that need to be healed. These wounds affect how they live in my stories, how they deal with conflict and tension, how they handle relationships, how they face death.

A valuable lesson I learned from James Scott Bell is that my main characters must face death in some form. It can be physical, professional, or psychological/spiritual death. To achieve their story goals of the first paragraph, my characters must overcome challenges that could kill them in some way.

I want my readers to be entertained by my stories. So I write the best story I can. And I also want them to be touched by the events and the emotions my characters experience. In some small way, I hope the experience of my stories will encourage them in their own lives.

Besides when you came to know the Lord, what is the happiest day in your life?

November 28, 1968. This is the day I married my wife, Linda. She has been my anchor, my best friend, the person who puts up with all my quirks and still loves me. No matter how difficult the situation we face, she provides exactly what I need to come through it successfully.

How has being published changed your life?

It has made me more aware of responsibilities we novelists face to tell the best story we possibly can, to explore the human condition by making our characters as real as possible, to provide the reader with entertainment but to also encourage the reader, to provide through my characters hope that the reader can also overcome what seem like insurmountable obstacles.

What are you reading right now?

I am currently reading Every Crooked Path by Steven James.

I just finished Iscariot by Tosca Lee.

On my reading pile is Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben.

My Nook and Kindle apps are loaded with authors I really like and new authors I’m looking to explore.

My tastes are eclectic. There are only a few genres I don’t enjoy reading.

What is your current work in progress?

I am writing book three of a fantasy series. Fantasy and science fiction have long been among my favorite genres to read but I hesitated to write it until I was challenged by my writing partners. Now I enjoy sitting down every day with my characters and exploring the story and the story world they’ve led me into.

In a nutshell:

Lord Fallon, commander of the king’s armies, discovers he is the father of two children he didn’t know he had.

The dark forces seeking to conquer the land demand the children and the powers they possess.

Now he must take the children to the one place of safety in the world and come up with a plan to defeat the evil powers.

What would be your dream vacation?

A month in Ireland. Rent a car and explore the land of my ancestors.

How do you choose your settings for each book?

I ask myself which story world best fits the story I’m trying to tell. It can be contemporary Fort Worth or a small town in the Old West. It can be a completely invented world. It can be as big as the earth or as small as a living room.

Then the details of the setting grow out of the story. I let my characters show me the story world as they live (and die) in it. This makes the story world more intricate and complex because they know it and they unveil the nuances I might otherwise miss.

In my Riverbend Saga series, the first book, Journey to Riverbend, and the new release, Riverbend Justice, best fit in a Western setting. The setting needed the large spaces and the long travel times to give the story to unfold to its fullest.

My fantasy series requires a whole new world with unique geography and governments, conflict brought about by the environment, religious and political tension, magic, druids, and evil dark forces seeking to take over.

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

I’ve been blessed to spend quality time with some excellent writers all of whom poured into me. People like Jerry B. Jenkins, DiAnn Mills, Brandilyn Collins, Steven James, and James Scott Bell to name a few.

In the writing world, my first choice would be Orson Scott Card. I would love the opportunity to discuss the craft with him. Ender’s Game and his Alvin Maker series are ones that I re-read and learn something new each time. His books on writing fantasy and science fiction and on character and viewpoint have been major influences. I would relish the opportunity to discuss all aspects of writing with him.

What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

I enjoy traveling, especially to visit our kids who are scattered over the eastern half of the country. I also enjoy taking road trips to explore new places. I’m looking forward to visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time.

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

Procrastination and giving in to distractions that keep me from my work. One of my strategies for overcoming it is to use Writing Blasts. A writing buddy and I developed this while doing National Write a Novel in a Month (NANOWRIMO) in 2014. I set a timer for one hour, and I write until the alarm goes off. Then I give myself 10-15 minutes to do whatever I want. My goal is to complete three blasts during my morning writing time. When I do, I’ve got at least 1,800 words.

Another strategy I find very helpful is to restrict my time on email and social media to three thirty-minute blocks during the day. They are at 6:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

What advice would you give to a beginning author?

Dorothy Parker is quoted as saying, “If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they’re happy.”

Seriously, the one piece of advice I would give is Never Stop Learning.

Learn by writing. Write what you want to write. Write in other areas as well. If you write novels, try short stories and flash fiction. Write blog posts, articles, devotionals. Trying other genres and forms will sharpen your skill set.

Learn by reading. Read what you write. Read other genres. Read bestsellers. Don’t just read to be entertained. Attack the books with highlighter and pen. Study the books and how the authors did what they did. What worked for you in their writing and what didn’t? How can you apply this to your own work? Read books and magazines on the craft.

Learn by connecting with writing partners who will both challenge and encourage you. My five writing partners have taught me so much about being a writer and being a person.

Learn by attending conferences, workshops, and seminars. Open yourself to receiving from the best in the business.

Tell us about the featured book.

This novel is book two in the Riverbend Sagas series. It follows Michael Archer and Rachel Stone into a new adventure where they seek to clear the name of a young man, Ben Carstairs, hung for a murder he didn’t commit.

It begins with Michael returning to Riverbend with the posse after failing to save Sam Carstairs from kidnappers.

Michael is wracked by guilt and shame over having killed again when he thought that aspect of his past was behind him. This threatens his relationship with Rachel and he decides to leave Riverbend because he is unworthy of her love.

Sam Carstairs’ dying wish is that Michael clear Ben’s name. Michael uses this as an excuse to leave Riverbend, leaving only vague promises to return. Rachel follows him after receiving a vision he is beaten and shot.

Michael with help from friends from the first book enters a world twisted beyond any he knew in his old life. Corruption, adultery, and criminals who believe they are above the law lead to more killing and a climax that threatens both Rachel and Michael.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Monday, June 17, 1878

He squeezed the trigger. Opened his eyes. Had he said a prayer? Was it granted or rejected when the kidnapper, Maria, slumped to the ground, dead at his hand?

           

Why would God listen to the likes of me?

Michael Archer’s eyes focused on the flickering campfire, the heat warming his face, but his mind was back in that valley with its lush grass, gurgling streams and stench of death.

At the edge of his consciousness, he knew others moved around the camp, knew two sat at the fire with him.

“What time you figure we’ll get in tomorrow?” Jeremiah Turner, awkward in his sling, poured coffee into his tin cup. He blew across the surface before risking a tentative sip.

           

“Late morning, I expect.” Bill Barkston scooped a spoonful of beans into his mouth. “Looking forward to seeing my wife and boy.” He looked at the wagon holding eight shrouded forms downwind from the campfire. “Ain’t looking forward to bringing sad news, though.”

           

Jeremiah sat on his haunches. “Yeah. That part’s never easy. Especially this much.” He nodded across the fire. “How about you, Michael? You looking forward to seeing Rachel?”

           

Michael started as if woken from a dream. His untouched plate of beans and bacon sat beside him. A stick was in his hand, random drawings in the dirt at his feet. Rachel? “Yeah. I guess so.” But would she want to see him? Once she knew what he’d done? He tossed the stick in the fire. “Excuse me.”

           

He walked toward the trees where the horses were staked out.

           

The conversation behind him followed the still night air. Jeremiah’s deep voice was soft and low. “He’s sure carrying a burden. Too heavy for one man, but he won’t share it with anyone.”

           

“Reckon he will when he’s ready. If it don’t crush him first.” Bill’s spoon scraped the bottom of his tin plate.

           

Michael stepped into the shadows of the trees, grateful to be away from the prying questions, the watchful, accusing eyes. His horse, Buddy, whinnied softly. Michael stroked the animal’s neck and buried his face in the mane. He waited.

The tears wouldn’t come. That well dried up during the days of the journey back, getting the wagon from the way station, retrieving the bodies of Vernon Phelps and his posse group. The lump in his chest grew heavier, the grief and shame pressed against him, his spirit bending, yielding, ready to break.

           

A twig snapped. Michael froze. Maybe whoever it was wouldn’t see him.

How can readers find you on the Internet?

http://www.henrymclaughlin.org

https://www.facebook.com/henry.mclaughlin.79

https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-mclaughlin-a1320a28

https://twitter.com/riverbendsagas

Thank you, Henry, for sharing this new book with us. I know my readers will want to get ahold of a copy.

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THE COMPLETE HEART SEEKERS SERIES (Bundled) - Jennifer Hallmark - One Free Ebook

Dear Readers, today I am interviewing one of the authors in The Complete Heart Seekers Series. There are a lot more authors. I've actually read two of the books in the series. I'll be glad to read them all together. I think you will, too.

Bio: Jennifer Hallmark has published articles, short stories and been part of four book compilations, A Dozen Apologies, Sweet Freedom A La Mode, Unlikely Merger, and Not Alone: A Literary and Spiritual Companion for Those Confronted with Infertility and Miscarriage. Jennifer’s website and the group blog she co-founded focus on her books, love of the South, and helping writers.

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

A lot. I usually draw on feelings I had from situations I’ve lived through, both good and bad. It doesn’t have to be the same circumstance. Just the same emotion: happy, sad, angry, etc.

What is the quirkiest thing you have ever done?

Hmm. By nature, I’m not too quirky. How’s this? I watch The Wizard of Oz, the 1939 version, yearly.

When did you first discover that you were a writer?

When I was nine years old, our English assignment was to write and illustrate a book of poetry. I was enthralled but no poet. (Think the cat is fat and sat on a hat) J

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

I read most genres of books. I love the Golden Age detective stories, fantasy, contemporary women’s fiction and non-fiction books, especially inspirational help and devotionals.

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

I set boundaries and try to stick to them. I’m introverted and my alone time is precious to me. I’m learning how to say no.

How do you choose your characters’ names?

I usually go with what first comes to mind. Sometimes when I do that, they are too similar. Then I type in men’s or women’s names in a search engine and narrow it down. In my fantasy series I’m working on, some of the names have deeper meanings.

What is the accomplishment that you are most proud of?

Does 33 years of marriage to a man who is your polar opposite count? If so, that would be it. J

I understand that. I’ve spent 51 years of marriage with a man who is my polar opposite. But that’s a good thing. At first, it’s hard, but if you learn that his strengths are your weaknesses and your strengths are his weaknesses, and you learn to use that together, it’s wonderful. If you were an animal, which one would you be, and why?

My first thought is that I would want to fly so let’s say an eagle. Majestic, brave, and high up on the food chain.

Speaking of food chain, what is your favorite food?

Any type of potato. And I adore hot tea.

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

Fear. Fear of failure. Fear of success. Fear of what people think. I overcome it daily through lots of prayer. I also remind myself of how far I’ve come and that I truly believe God has a plan and purpose for my life and it is good.

That is so true. Tell us about the featured book.

The Heart Seekers Series is a collection of four contemporary romance novellas.

A Dozen Apologies: Mara Adkins, a promising fashion designer, has fallen off the ladder of success, and she can’t seem to get up.  In college, Mara and her sorority sisters played an ugly game, and Mara was usually the winner. She’d date men she considered geeks, win their confidence, and then she’d dump them publicly. Now, Mara stumbles, bumbles, and humbles her way toward employment and toward possible reconciliation with the twelve men she humiliated.

The Love Boat Bachelor: What’s a sworn bachelor to do on a Caribbean cruise full of romance and love? Brent will either have to jump ship or embrace the unforgettable romantic comedy headed his way. 

Unlikely Merger:  If her best friend has her way, Mercy will simply marry one of the single, available men she meets, but they overwhelm her. So handsome and kind. And so many. Even if she felt obliged, how could she ever choose? 

The Christmas Tree Treasure Hunt: Grace takes delivery of a package and her life is turned upside down by nine sealed mystery envelopes from her late grandmother. Grammie’s instructions require Grace to take the journey of her lifetime, not only to far off places, but also into the deepest parts of her heart. As she follows the trail laid out for her and uncovers her family’s darkest secrets, Grace is forced to confront the loss and betrayal that has scarred her past and seek the greatest Christmas Treasure of all.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Mara Adkins opened the door to her parents’ house with the key she hadn’t used in over five years. Good. Some things never changed. She toted her huge suitcase containing the only possessions she had left in the world over the threshold. She rolled the luggage forward and stopped.

What had happened to the dark draperies and the heavy furniture her father swore he couldn’t live without, the ones that her parents fought over constantly? In the place of the light-stealing swags hung lightweight pale blue curtains. Sheers floated in a cool breeze sweeping through her family home. The dark plaids of the red, green, and yellow sofa and chairs and the dark oak tables were replaced with a cream colored couch and beige and soft blue striped chairs. The tables were cherry wood.

She took a deep breath. Yeah, she hadn’t called home much, but surely her mother would have mentioned the fact that she’d murdered Dad and placed him in a freezer. However, Dad—if he’d offed Mom—wouldn’t say a word. He never spoke much. Just sat and watched television. She’d never know about an untimely demise until she arrived home. Like now.

Her only hope was that whichever spouse survived, they hadn’t changed her childhood room. She lifted the heavy tote and made her way up the stairs. When she got to the door, she put her hand on the doorknob, closed her eyes, and pushed the door open. “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” She peered inside and released a whoosh of breath. “Sanctuary.” She rolled the suitcase beside her French provincial dresser. Some would call her bedroom furnishings old fashioned. She preferred vintage. After all, in high school, and in college, she’d been the trendsetter. She’d carried that into her career as well, and look where it had gotten her.

Right now, Spartanburg, South Carolina, was the last place on earth she wanted to return, but she found great comfort in falling onto the canopied bed of her youth. Despite everything that had happened to her, Mara had a sneaking, stinking suspicion that she deserved what had happened to her…

How can readers find you on the Internet?

I enjoy social media so you can find me on Facebook. I have a personal page there and an author page. I’m also on Twitter and Pinterest. My website is http://www.jenniferhallmark.com  and group blog is http://writingpromptsthoughtsideas.wordpress.com.

Thanks so much for allowing me to visit!

It is my pleasure to introduce both you and the book to my readers.

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The Heart Seekers Series: (Plus FREE Bonus of #1 Bestseller) - paperback
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THE SWADDLING CLOTHES - Amber Schamel - One Free Book

Welcome back, Amber. Why do you write the kind of books you do?

Historical fiction has always been my favorite genre. I love to read it, so I also love to write it. I chose to write Christian books because I saw a need for literature that promotes a biblical worldview and the moral principles that are taught therein. Books can be so influential in a person's life, so it is important that the influence is a good one.

How has being published changed your life?

There are a lot of changes, but the biggest one is the demand on my time. We are very busy with work, volunteering, church, and family. I have to ration minutes and hours very carefully. I don't get to spend as much time in leisure as I used to, and I don't get to sit down and do things with my family as much because I have deadlines and responsibilities to fulfill.

What are you reading right now?

I'm reading some histories on Joan of Arc, which are very interesting. I haven't known a lot about her up to this point, but her story is captivating. I'm also starting The Christmas Shoppe by Melody Carlson. I love to squeeze in a few Christmas reads during the season. :)

What is your current work in progress?

I'm working on another Christmas story! It's set during the civil war. The story is about Caleb, a young would-be lawyer, who flees his failure by joining the Union army. But when his best friend is condemned for desertion, he begs Caleb to plead his case. Caleb must face his failure and greatest fear in an effort to save his friend's life and secure THE CHRISTMAS PARDON.

What would be your dream vacation?

Anything that involves history. I have had the blessing of visiting a lot of historical places including Israel, Egypt, Rome, and Greece. I would love to go back to any of those places. Oh, and I would LOVE to visit Scotland. :D

How do you choose your settings for each book?

My stories are usually inspired around a plot, and the setting usually comes with it. My biblical stories focused around Jesus, so of course they are set in Israel in the places where Jesus spent most of his time. The Christmas Pardon is really the first project where I've had a chance to pick my setting, but it was fun to research different towns that would fit. I look for settings that echo with the characters and their story.

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

That's a tough one! There are so many people I would love to have a chance to talk to. Right now, I would really like to sit down with Dr. Ben Carson and talk to him about history and the current state of our nation. I'd love to get his view on the Presidential race and what he predicts will happen.

What are your hobbies, besides writing and reading?

I love to go to church meetings. I also enjoy singing, playing the piano, cooking, and talking with folks over a cup of coffee and pie.

What is your most difficult writing obstacle, and how do you overcome it?

Lack of time and procrastination. I have to manage my time very carefully, and when I do have time to sit down and work it just takes discipline to get my head into the work. I diffuse peppermint essential oil, which has helped my focus a lot.

What advice would you give to a beginning author?

My advice is in two parts. First, be teachable and learn. You need a tough skin and a willingness to be corrected to truly grow into the best writer you can be. I know big authors that are still learning more about the craft. If you have a know-it-all attitude, you probably won't succeed in this industry. Second, don't give up. Keep writing and keep trying until you find someone who will see the beauty in your work.

Tell us about the featured book.

The Swaddling Clothes is a unique tale that follows the Jewish history from the time of King David through the Babylonian captivity and finally to the stable in Bethlehem.

Through the ages, men have told many stories about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of the Messiah. Stories of shepherds and sheep, kings, angels, and stables. But one story no one has ever told. One story hidden in the fabric of time. The story of The Swaddling Clothes.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Part One

Chapter One

Circa 980 B.C.

King David drummed his fingers on the arm of his throne. The merchant’s monotone voice had been echoing off the cedar walls of the judgment hall for more than an hour. If he whined the words unfair taxes one more time…

“So you see, your highness, these taxes are relatively unfair when considering—”

“Enough!” David’s irritation boiled over.

The merchant stumbled backward. His scalded pride evidenced by the scarlet flushing of his round face.

Something squeezed in David’s chest. The merchant wasn’t the sole reason for his foul mood, and didn’t deserve to bear the worst of it. “I’m sorry.”

He wiped his forehead. Being the king of Israel was not what he’d hoped. He should be leading his army against the Philistines. Instead here he was, in his luxurious palace, listening to the endless and petty complaints. [1]

Ahithophel clapped his hands. “The king has heard enough of your whining for today. Come back later.”

David stood and ran his hand through his hair. Loose curls twisted around his fingers. He paced for a few moments before looking up. Amnon, his oldest son, glared over his shoulder as the aide shooed him out of the hall.

“Ahithophel, it’s all right. I can…”

“My lord, their prattle is irritating me as well. It can wait until the morrow.”

David ducked out the side exit, into the corridor to the private part of the palace. He stopped, inhaling the comforting scent of cedar, and waited for his aide.

Ahithophel slipped through the door and closed it quietly. His expression was tentative when he faced David.

“I am sorry, Ahithophel, but I am not cut of this pattern. I am the type of king who leads armies into battle, who destroys enemies, a king with a sword constantly by my side.” He motioned to the warrior’s blade hanging from his belt. “I love my people, but I cannot bear sitting here listening to their petty arguments while my army marches.”

How can readers find you on the Internet?

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[1] 2 Sam 11:1

Thank you, Amber, for sharing this new book with. It sounds intriguing.

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The Swaddling Clothes

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SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT - Richard L Mabry, MD - One Free Book

Dear Readers, I was really glad when God brought Richard Mabry, MD, into my writing life. He’s been a great help to me, and both my husband and I love reading his medical suspense novels. This is the first of his novellas I’ve read, a good addition to my Christmas book collection. It’s a departure from his usual medical suspense novel, and a very good one.

Welcome back, Richard. Tell us about your salvation experience.

I resisted God and anything church-related well into my teens. Then one evening my grandmother (who lived with us) talked with me once more about salvation. I’d known about the process and the meaning of being a Christian but had always put it off, determined not to worry about it. I don’t know what changed, but that evening I accepted what I’d pushed away for so long. I guess I expected a blinding flash of lights or blare of trumpets. What I found, instead, was an internal peace.

You’re planning a writing retreat where you can only have four other authors. Who would they be and why?

That’s a toughie. I’d probably pick the two men who first got me started on my own road to writing: James Scott Bell and Alton Gansky. Then would come two women who’ve taught and mentored thousands of writers of Christian fiction: Susan May Warren and DiAnn Mills. And if there turned out to be an overflow crowd so I could add more faculty members, I have a dozen names on the tip of my tongue.

That would be a powerhouse retreat with the people you’ve chosen. Do you have a speaking ministry? If so, tell us about that.

After my first book, The Tender Scar: Life After The Death Of A Spouse, I did a lot of speaking on the subject of grief and loss. But after the publication of my first novel, I had to devote so much time to my writing and the marketing of my work that I had no time to speak on recovery from grief and loss. My teaching of the craft of writing has replaced that ministry, but even that is now limited to two or three writing conferences per year.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you and how did you handle it?

Actually, I was involved but wasn’t the one who got embarrassed. When Kay and I were married, our pastor was quite afraid that he’d use the name of my (deceased) first wife—so much so that he practiced using Kay’s name. Then, at the end of the ceremony, he said, “I now present to you Dr. and Mrs. Kay Mabry.” Both Kay and I grinned, the pastor turned red, but I managed not to comment on it. Anyone who knows me knows the self-restraint that took.

People are always telling me that they’d like to write a book someday. I’m sure they do to you, too. What would you tell someone who came up to you and said that?

I try to make them realize (without pouring water on their dreams) that writing a book is hard work, and is something for which the average person isn’t prepared. If they’re serious, I suggest they start by attending one or more writing conferences to learn about the mechanics of writing and the current state of publishing. I advise them to buy a half-dozen or more books on various aspects of writing—books like Bell’s Plot and Structure, Browne & King’s Self-Editing For Fiction Writers, Lukeman’s The First Five Pages—then read them, highlight and underline passages, learn the basics. They should read widely: good books so they know what that type of writing looks like, bad books so they know what to avoid. And when they’re finally ready to put their own words on paper, they need to have what they produce critiqued by knowledgeable people. If they’re able to get the type of criticism we all have received, then to revise their work and try again, they might be ready to start on their own road to writing.

So very true. Tell us about the featured book.

This is a novella—a bit less than half as large as a regular novel—and I wrote it with the Christmas season in mind. Here’s the back cover copy:

The colored lights on the snow gave it a holiday appearance, but the dead woman’s body in the yard added a grisly touch. How did Ina Bell Patrick die? Did someone kill her? And why?

The dead woman had no direct heirs, so two nephews and a niece stood to inherit—Dr. Dr. Laura Morris, who was left to make all the arrangements, attorney Robert Morris, who could certainly use the money, and Zack Morris, who disappeared two years earlier. Then there was neighbor and “best friend” Fay Autrey, who was certain the dead woman intended to leave her some money—a great deal of money.

The police were still looking for the killer who left the frozen body in the snow when it seemed someone was trying to pick off the heirs, one by one. Who would win the race—the police or the killer?

Please give us the first page of the book for my readers.

It was a scene that made you want to sing “Silent Night”…or at least hum a few bars. A full moon shone on the blanket of snow covering the yard of the home. Drapes at each side of a picture window were drawn back to display the holiday decorations within. Although Christmas had come and gone five days earlier, the tree’s colored lights still burned, reflecting off the ornaments and tinsel scattered through the branches. Holiday lights on the eaves of the house at Redman Lane cast a multi-colored glow over the scene.

The only false note was the front door of the house, standing wide-open and spilling light on a narrow path across the porch. Officer Adela Reyes of the Hilton police department slowed her cruiser to a stop at the curb. An open door at three in the morning indicated either trouble or a careless homeowner. She scanned the scene before lifting the microphone from its clip on her car’s dashboard. Reyes pressed the button to transmit. “This is Officer Reyes. I’ve got an open front door and lights still on at 7710 Redman Lane. I’m going to check it out.”

“Roger. Are you requesting backup?”

“I don’t think so. It’s probably just someone who forgot to lock up. I’ll call in if I need help.” …

How can readers find you on the Internet?

I work hard to maintain a social media presence. I have a website, I blog twice weekly, and have both a Twitter page and a Facebook fan page. I’m also on a few other sites, but these are best ones for a reader to find me. And, of course, they can also email me at Dr R L Mabry at yahoo dot com.

Thank you, Richard, for sharing this new book with us. I know my readers are as eager to read it as I was when it arrived in my house.

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Silent Night, Deadly Night

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NO LONGER AN ORPHAN - Dana Stone - One Free Book

Dear Readers, I’ve known Dana for decades. We both go to Gateway Church now, and we both were members of the same church before we came to Gateway.  We prayed for her and Todd through the long journey to adopt their daughter, Netanya, from a foreign country. I am thrilled to share her debut nonfiction book with you.

Welcome, Dana. What would you like for our readers to know about you personally?

I love to encourage people. I have this chair right next to my desk at work, and it is almost always full. People stop by all the time, and I love being able to speak life, hope, and encouragement into them. To me, my writing allows me the opportunity to “share my chair” with people I will never meet in person, and encourage them just like I would if they were sitting next to me.

Tell us about your family.

My family is the most important thing in my life. They give me the greatest joy. My hubby Todd and I have been married for 31 years and have four children, Joshua- 28, Jacob- 24, Netanya-19 and Noah-16. We also have two granddaughters who light up every day- Ava- 19 months and Emma- 2 months. We love to get together to eat, laugh, and play as often as we can!

Have you written other nonfiction books?

No Longer an Orphan is my first book.

Do you have any other books in the works right now?

I do! It is a book that will offer encouragement and hope for those who are walking through a difficult season in life.

And we all do that, sometimes more than once. What kinds of hobbies and leisure activities do you enjoy?

Any leisure time I have is spent loving on my granddaughters or cooking; and sometimes I get to do both at the same time!

Why did you write the featured book?

My book started out as journal that I kept during our journey of international adoption. I wanted our daughter to know she was not an orphan anymore; that she had a forever family. When God began to show me times in my life when I felt like an orphan myself, He transformed the journal into a message of hope for anyone who has ever felt alone, unseen, or unheard.

What do you want the reader to take away from the book?

I want the reader to know and experience the truth that they are never alone. I want them to understand that they are loved and seen by a God who longs to show Himself real to them in every season of life. His character is unchanging, and His desire is to love and protect us.

Is there anything you’d like to tell my readers about you or your book?

I would just say to the reader- “As you read my story, allow yourself the time to hear what God is saying to you. As you read the prayers at the end of each chapter turn them into a declaration in your own life. Listen for His voice. Ask Him about the moments in your life when you felt alone, and then fully receive the sweet response from Him as He speaks to your heart about the love of a Father who will always be there for you.”

Where on the Internet can the readers find you?
www.nolongeranorphan.com
Facebook: No Longer an Orphan- Never Abandoned, Never Alone

Twitter: @danastone6

Thank you, Dana, for sharing this book with us. I know my readers will want to go on your journey with you in the book.

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No Longer an Orphan: Never Abandoned, Never Alone - Paperback
No Longer an Orphan: Never Abandoned, Never Alone - Kindle

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LOVE'S A STAGE - CHeryl McKay and Rene Gutteridge - One Free Book

Welcome Cheryl and  Rene . I know that this is a collaboration. How did this story come about?

Cheryl: I was the “forever single” girl who had to wait too long to get married. (Just ask Rene how I was when I penned the screenplay for Never the Bride before we did our novel. Haha. I was that girl.) But now that I’ve been married almost five years, I’ve been inspired by the idea of doing stories that encourage people to work on their marriages, to make it a priority, and to even realize that marriage is a good thing. Not a ball and chain. I wanted to write the screenplay version of Love’s a Stage as I dug into what makes marriage work and how people can keep their vows. Then Rene and I decided to do this as a novel.

Did you find it easy to work together on it?

Rene: It’s always easy to work with Cheryl. She is a super generous artist. She trusts me with what I feel like I need to do to make the script work as a novel. She’s fun, too. She loves seeing how it all works out in novel form! I love, love, love working together on novelizations.

How did collaborating with this team impact you?

Cheryl: It always makes me want to do it again. And we did, right after with another script to novel collaboration O Little Town of Bethany. I love to see Rene’s craft bring the inner thoughts of my characters to life. I always seem to get to know my characters better through her work.

What is the hardest thing about writing as a team?

Rene: I think the hardest thing for me is hoping that my teammate likes the end product. I never want to disappoint Cheryl. I want her to see her original vision and then be amazed by watching it transform into a novel. If I fall short of that, it crushes me!

What are you reading right now?

Rene: The Long Awakening: A Memoir by Lindsey O’Connor. It’s amazing!

Cheryl: I’ve started the Life Journal to reread the Bible in full, in order. And I’ve been reading our other novella collaborators works in The Boy Next Door, the collection O Little Town of Bethany was published in.

How did you choose your characters’ names?

Cheryl: I chose the Brewster family based on the fact that my mom’s side of the family literally descends from William Brewster who came over on the Mayflower. (And that family history is worked into the story.) Most of the time when I’m naming characters, I can’t start writing until I like their name of my lead(s). Aly Brewster just felt right for her.

Would you want to work on another book together?

Rene: Yes! Cheryl and I are always looking for the right project to work on together. We’ve now done four novelizations together.

What do you want to tell us about the book?

Cheryl: We really hope it will encourage people to keep their vows, or strengthen their marriages in ways they need strengthening. But we also hope people will laugh and be patient with our very flawed lead character. She makes some bad choices along her journey, even if her heart is in the right place. She is flawed. But if she wasn’t, there wouldn’t be ways for her to grow.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Prologue

On the first bitterly cold day of the fall, on a deck that hadn't seen a human soul in months, Dave and Marilee Brewster sat at their patio table, warmed by coats and coffee. The coffee had been tasted and adjusted for years to both their liking. A hint of vanilla laced the half-caff variety, since Dave's blood pressure was high these days. They sat for a long while staring at the impassive trees and the withered grass and the gray sky that seemed not to know there was a sun up there somewhere. Marilee stared at the ashy, warped wood below her feet, untreated for years now, though she'd asked that it be done every spring.

Beyond the grass and the old dock was the water, lapping quietly this morning, and then, set quietly in fog, was Martha's Vineyard just within view. This very view was the biggest reason they stretched their budget twenty years ago to buy this house. Living in Hyannis was a dream come true. So many dreams had come true here, so why this? Why now?

Dave wondered why he wasn't feeling sadder than he should. And why were they sitting outside instead of in? Maybe Marilee didn't want the walls to hear this. Those walls had been witness to so much over the years. What would they think of this dismal ending?

Dave was the first to speak and his remarks were soft and slow, hard to get off the tongue but alarmingly to the point. "I guess we both know it is over."

Marilee nodded vaguely. "I suppose it is."

"We've done all we can."

"Indeed."

They paused to see if the other would disagree, but there was no sound except the creaking of the branches high in their backyard tree.

"When should we tell her?" Marilee asked.

"We'll call her tonight."

"Call her? We can't do this over the phone."

"What's the difference?"

For thirty more minutes, they sat on that deck, arguing about when to break the news to their only child. Each angry word would've melted snow had it been winter, but it was only fall. The ice in the air, chilled by heartless, loveless words, was brought only by them, not nature.

Suddenly, Marilee pushed her chair backward, jumped to her feet and marched to the back patio door, flinging it open and slamming it afterward. She left her coffee mug, Dave noticed. The steam dissipated. The cream rose in deformed circles. The warmth was gone.

Chapter One

"Act married, you two!" Jaden hollered from the perch of the small platform on which he stood, camera to his face.

By all accounts, this setting in which Aly now stood seemed to indicate a happily ever after. The furnishings alone, she thought, were enough to scream "happy and showing it!" She always believed, though she couldn't scientifically prove it, that a well-ordered living room and snappy, coordinated décor were good indications that there was a solid relationship living and dwelling in its quarters. Not that the cover always revealed the book, and of course everyone had their secrets behind closed doors, but happy couples, she knew, had happy homes. And happy homes liked to brag a little, be it by ocean-scented candles, cleanly matted black and white photography, or a flokati rug you'd hate to even step on. There was something about a home that reflected the intimate life of those who dwelled inside. Unhappy couples had telltale signs, if you looked hard enough. Aly had even written a paper on it, though it got quite a bit of scrutiny at the time. Still, her Marriage and Family Therapy professor thought she was onto something and asked her to explore the idea a little more.

But for now she was on to other grad work projects, which included a video series she was shooting. Currently. As in right at this moment.

She stood ready on the Founder's University theater stage, which was already set up to look like a living room for an upcoming play. So it was essentially a fake living room. The irony wasn't lost on her, but it was perfect for the background of her project poster, and she tried to not let the discrepancy bother her. Her idea to shoot it here was a good one.

Otherwise, all she needed were two people to play the fake couple. She would be one of the actors, since she didn't trust anybody else to play a highly complex, romantically unreasonable, conjugally challenged newlywed who had just vowed herself into a lifelong relationship with a man she had now determined was all wrong for her.

This was nothing she'd ever tried to tackle in her undergraduate work, but she felt more confident these days to dig a little deeper, to help even the most troubled couples find the kind of bliss she knew was achievable, namely seen in the thirty-year marriage of her parents. Her grandparents had been married even longer, sixty-four years! She came from a long line of people who made the commitment and stuck with it.

It was the premise of her entire project for Dr. Downey's class, but first she had to get the poster made, and who better to help her than all her friends in the theater department? Well, her best friend Nick, and all of his close friends, who had become her friends despite the fact that she was innately suspicious of all actors. So basically she was an honorary thespian, even though she considered herself much more planted in reality than the rest of them.

Nick was kind enough to volunteer to play the husband. He had a high range of acting skills. They'd been friends since they were freshmen, and he had the right look, a boyish, southern charm that made him seem incapable of doing wrong. His hair was a messy brown mop of loose waves, cut short enough to feel appropriate and gentlemanly, but long enough to drive home the point that there was an artist dwelling in there somewhere. He had a playful personality, but she'd seen him play darker characters. He possessed a broad assortment of emotions, exactly what she needed for this project.

Very interesting. Where can our readers find you on the Internet?

www.renegutteridge.com (Rene)

www.purplepenworks.com (Cheryl)

Thank you, Cheryl and Rene, for sharing this book with us today. I'm eager to read it as soon as my copy arrives.

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Love's a Stage (Hometown Romance)

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AT LOVE'S BIDDING - Regina Jennings - One Free Book

Dear Readers, I discovered Regina Jennings when her debut novel released. Since then, I’ve read every one of her releases, except this one, but as soon as my book gets here, I’ll dive right in. Her characters really grab me and pull me into their stories. Stories that stay with me for a long time.

BIO: Regina Jennings is a homeschooling mother of four from Mustang, Oklahoma. She enjoys watching musicals with her kids, traveling with her husband, and reading by herself. Regina graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor. She has worked at The Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. For more posts by Regina or information about her novels—At Love’s Bidding, A Most Inconvenient Marriage and others—please visit her website - www.reginajennings.com.

Welcome back, Regina. How did you come up with the idea for this story?

My grandparents owned a few auction houses in Missouri, and my dad’s business required him to attend several auctions a week, as well. I guess you could say I was raised in a barn! While the family business involved livestock auctions, I love estate auctions, too. In fact, we bought our house at an auction, which was very exciting!

The auctions I’m familiar with are frenzied, loud, and involve real estate or animals. They are part-carnival, part-garage sale, part-sporting event. They bring communities together, spawn competitions, and break out into fights. I wanted to contrast these exciting events with the staid, dignified art auctions of a house like Christie’s or something that dealt with more highbrow offerings.

In order to do that I had to think of something that would bring a woman from a Boston Auction House to an Ozark Livestock Auction. That’s when I came up with the idea of a missing painting, and the rest fell into place from there.

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

Only six? Well, the four I’m most likely to gather with are Julie Jarnagin, Susan Crawford, Erin Taylor Young and Lacy Williams. In fact we do get together regularly because they are all OKC ladies. If my party includes airfare, then I’m sending invites to Becky Wade and Dani Pettrey. I always look forward to seeing them at conference.

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

Historical fiction is even tougher, because I have so many of my genre friends who help me out! I’ll start with my conference roomies, Stephanie Landsem and Karen Witemeyer. It really is a pity that I only see them once a year or so. We’re never together long enough. Other people that I’d invite to this party—Kate Breslin, Sarah Sundin, Cara Putnam and no party would be nearly as much fun without Jen Turano.

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?

The most difficult thing for me is to realize that there’s always more writing to do.  I’m not a procrastinator. I like to get finished with something, and then put it away. When I sign a new contract I feel like I’m signing over my freedom because that means I have work I have to do for the next three years. I want to get done with stuff, but this isn’t going to be done for a long time. I just have to stop thinking about the number of words that’s going to be, the number of hours that’s going to be, and think about the awesome stories I get to be a part of.

Tell us about the featured book.

After helping her grandfather at their Boston auction house, Miranda Wimplegate discovers she’s accidentally sold a powerful family’s prized portrait to an anonymous bidder. Desperate to appease the people who could ruin them forever, they track it to the Missouri Ozarks and make an outlandish offer to buy the local auction house and all its holdings before the painting can move again.

Upon crossing the country, however, Miranda and her grandfather discover their new auction house doesn’t deal in fine antiques, but in livestock. And its frustratingly handsome manager, Wyatt Ballentine, is annoyed to discover his fussy new bosses don’t know a thing about the business he’s single-handedly kept afloat. Faced with more heads of cattle than they can count–but no mysterious painting–Miranda and Wyatt form an unlikely but charged partnership to try and prevent a bad situation from getting worse.

Please give us the first page of the book.

Behind the massive marble building where even in May the crisp sea air never chased away the odors ground into the cobblestones, the newsboys and shoe-shiners gathered, waiting on her. They didn’t have much time. Every moment away from their posts meant missed customers, but Miranda Wimplegate was under similar constraints. The auction only paused briefly at noon, just enough time for her to snatch a tray of apricot tarts and crepes and sneak out before Grandfather took the platform and the bidding resumed. The silver platter dug into Miranda’s side as she made her way down the narrow steps of the servants’ entrance. She wished for something more substantial to feed them, but the dirty scamps of Boston—unlike the French citoyens—preferred cake, so her head was safe, at least until her mother learned of her largesse.

Little Ralphie sat at the foot of the steps, but he hopped up quick enough when she opened the door. He was nearly trampled as the boys wrestled for the sweets on the tray, but she held back a choice few for him. After they settled down, Miranda took her perch on the top step with Ralphie sitting next to her French kid boots. All right, they weren’t kid leather, probably just cow, but Ralphie didn’t know the difference. He was content nibbling the edge of the tart, holding it in hands as grubby as the bottom of the trash bin beside him.

“Well, are you gonna tell one of your stories, or not?” That was Connor. Quick to express his impatience, but always listening, always thinking. He wouldn’t work the corner in front of the Wimplegate Auction House much longer. Already his shoulders were broadening. Soon he’d catch the eye of one of the dock foremen and would give up hawking papers for a better paying job—a job that would begin to bow his back before it ever had a chance to reach its full height.

Miranda balanced the empty silver tray on her lap, careful to keep it from getting scratched against the rough ground. “We’ll continue the story about Joseph. You remember what I told you yesterday?”

“Aye.”

“Sure.”

Two boys tussled as boys do when one wants to savor a treat and the other has already consumed his. With a quick thump to their heads, Connor quieted them.

He was trying to help, but Miranda saw an opportunity for improvement. “Connor, I’d rather be interrupted than have you inflict pain on someone. Remember that, please. Turn the other cheek…and our story today is a perfect example.” She tried to smooth Ralphie’s stiff red hair as she began. “Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers, but God didn’t forget him…”

How she wished they still had the neat classroom leased across the alley, but since Grandmother had died, Grandfather had let his work with the street children wane. He was all business now, but she couldn’t give it up, even if Mother didn’t approve of her feeding their expensive sweets to the urchins. As she talked, Miranda glanced between the buildings for a glimpse of the church clock on Park Street. She was running out of time.

You have me hooked. How can readers find you on the Internet?

website: www.reginajennings.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReginaLJennings

Twitter: www.twitter.com/#!/ReginaJennings  

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/reginaljennings/

Thank you, Regina, for sharing this new book with us. I know my readers are as eager as I am to read it.

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At Love's Bidding - Christianbook.com (Best price today)
At Love's Bidding - Amazon
At Love's Bidding (Ozark Mountain Romance Book #2) - Kindle

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