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Giveaways Gallore!

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This week, I happen to be participating in two large-scale giveaways, and I wanted to be sure you didn't miss the chance to participate. There are some fabulous books and other great bookish prizes available to win. Giveaway # 1 - Historical Christian Romance Extravaganza (Oct 15-22) You'll notice that both Robin and I have books in this prize package. There are actually 3 prizes … [Read more...]

Book Settings – The Inexpensive Travel Agency

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Every year I host a Reading Challenge in my Posse group on Facebook where each month hosts a different theme. Some themes center around the covers, some on the authors, but I do my best to include at least one theme each year that centers on settings. One of my favorite things about reading is having a story transport me to another place and time. To experience the culture of the characters and … [Read more...]

A Short Story Collection

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What fun it has been to collaborate with some amazing authors and be able to present to you this short story anthology, The Jeweler's Heart. As you can see, this collection also includes some of our lovely friends on this blog--Robin Lee Hatcher, Angela Hunt, and Cara Putman! In The Jeweler’s Heart, each story centers around a gemstone--all of which are discovered in a collection by a … [Read more...]

Fan Fiction Story + A Party Invite

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Back in May, I posted about a fan fiction contest I was running in conjunction with my western Cinderella retelling - If the Boot Fits. Fergus Ellis, the hero's youngest brother, never goes anywhere without his pencil and tablet. He names the animals around the house and dreams up adventures for them that he jots down in his tablet. He has dubbed the family milk cow Mrs. Merriweather and has … [Read more...]

What’s your reading style?

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Recently, I posted a question in a Facebook Group as well as on my Facebook Page. I thought it would be fun to get your answers too. The question:How do you like to consume the books you read? Print? Audiobook? eBook reader? By far, most of my reading is done via audiobooks (at least 90%), and most of those are via the app on my phone. I love audiobooks! After about 20 years of membership, … [Read more...]

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