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It’s here–Sleigh Bells Ring–and I’m giving away books!

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Hi. I’m so excited because next week, the four-in-one anthology I’ve been mentioning all summer will finally be out in stores and available online. As of October 14th,  Sleigh Bells Rings is officially a real book! I want to give away two copies here. So leave a comment and I’ll draw two names and announce the winners when I post again on October 19th! While you’re posting, tell me what you like or dislike about anthologies and series books. Do you enjoy several stories about the same people? We sure hope so!

 

sleighfin

The above cover is so pretty, but I’d also like to share a little bit about each of the authors and our heroines. I enjoyed working with Sandie Bricker, Lynette Sowell, and Barbara Scott on this story about four sisters who return to a rundown Kentucky horse farm to decide whether to love it or list it. My heroine Amy wants to list it, but a whole slew of people try to convince her otherwise. Even Dan the Developer who wants the land for a fancy estate subdivision has a change of heart once he meets Amy.

Sandie Bricker is a writer chick. You can find out all about her exciting former career as a publicist to the stars on her website at www.sandrabricker.com.  Sandie has written twenty books. She begins our story in Sleigh Bells Ring with “All I Want for Christmas” starring Joanna Tucker, better know as Jo-Jo.

 

meet-jojo

 

Next we have author Lynette Sowell. She is an author, journalist and Carol Award winner. She is fond of coffee and chocolate. You can find out more about her  at www.facebook.com/lynettesowellauthor

Lynette’s story is titled “Her Old Kentucky Home” and her heroine is Bella:

meet-bella

 

Then we have Barbara J. Scott. Barbara has worked as an editor, an agent and an author. She wears many hats and we all love her.  You can find out about Barbara at barbarajscott.com (author). She kept us all in line while working on this project. Now it’s time to meet her heroine in “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”, Sophie:

meet-sophie

 

And finally, me. You all know way more about me than you ever wanted to know, but I’m been writing since grammar school and sold my first book in 1993. So I’ve been at this for twenty-three years and counting. My heroine in “Please Come Home for Christmas” has been avoiding coming home for many years. It’s time to meet Amy:

meet-amy

 

That’s it. I’ve known of these ladies for many years but it was a thrill to work with them on this new venture for Gilead Publishing. And don’t forget, we are having a Facebook Launch party on Thursday, October 13th from 8-9:30  (EST)

We will have fun and give away some great “wintry” prizes. Stop by and see us and all of the Tucker clan!

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Lenora Worth

Lenora Worth writes award-winning romance and romantic suspense for Love Inspired and also writes for Tule, Zondervan and Redbud Press. With sixty books published and millions of books in print, she goes on adventures with her retired husband, Don. They have two grown children. Lenora enjoys reading, baking and shopping … especially shoe shopping.

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  1. This looks like a sweet read to curl up by the fire with.
    I typically like series about related people, but not so much modern-day series about the same people. For example, I love Anne of Green Gables, but I wouldn’t normally want to read a whole series about one person.

  2. I love the cover. Yes, I do enjoy books that tell the story of different family members. The only thing difficult about a series based on the same character is waiting for the next book to come out.Good luck with the book launch.

  3. This sounds so good! I love Christmas books. I like the length of anthologies. You are able to finish an entire story in a short amount of time. I also like series. If I love the characters, then I don’t want to say goodbye after one book.

    • Amanda, it is hard to say goodbye. I just finished the last book on a five book series for Love Inspired and I will miss those characters.

      Maybe the Tucker sisters will have more stories in the future. 🙂

  4. I am looking forward to reading ‘Sleigh Bells Ring’ and I especially.like Lynette’s story title ‘Her Old Kentucky Home’. (Can you tell that I am from KY?) I like that anthologies offer me a chance to read a whole story when I am short on reading time and I love how the different stories all relate. I also like series because they offer me the chance to watch a character (or characters) develop and grow over the course of that series. The only problem is having to finally tell them goodbye!
    Congratulations and thanks for a chance to win!
    Connie
    cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com

  5. I think the only thing I dislike about anthologies is that often the stories are too short. I can never get enough of a good thing.

    • Patti, I understand. They are a challenge to write for that very reason. We have to keep the plot very tight. But I’m glad you like reading them!

  6. Beautiful and inviting cover! Yes, I enjoy the series which are fun to follow and learn more about the various characters.

  8. Like many of the other readers, I too enjoy anthologies about a common person or family. Thank you for sharing your writing talents with the readers!

  9. I love anthologies and series that come out in one book. The characters and the story continue. Each with a different twist. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  10. I love Christma books! I do like series & reding about the same group of characters for longer.

  11. I like anthologies, especially at Christmas where time is short. I only wish they would continue to following year so you can see how they evolve and change over time.

  12. Love the cover on Sleigh Bells Ring and the title. You asked what I like in books. I do like series about the same people. I’m not much for stories by different authors all in one book however if all the stories where about the same people then I would like that. Thanks for the generous giveaway.
    Blessings
    Shirley

  13. I love Christmas stories! I like series about the same people but sometimes there is too much repetition.

  14. Beautiful cover! I love Christmas themed books. One of my simple joys is a good read with snow on the ground with a cup of tea. Love stories with related characters and I enjoy reading several authors because the writing style changes and you feel it when you switch main characters. I also like the three or four authors in one book so you can enjoy a short read as time allows. ~Blessings

  15. I love series books as a chance to see my favorite characters again. I’ve read a number of anthologies and echo those who said it’s a great chance to read a full story when reading time is limited. Some anthologies have no connection other than a theme or time period, and that’s fine as long as the stories are good. I really like the fact that this anthology is based on four sisters and look forward to reading how each story unfolds. Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Thanks, Betty. Sister stories are always interesting to me. I have three older sisters and they all have unique personality quirks 🙂

  16. Hi Lenora!! Great giveaway! Thanks! LOVE that cover! And who doesn’t love Christmas stories?!

    I love them all – series, anthologies, stand-alones….I know, cliche answer, but it’s the truth! If I really like the characters, I would definitely love to see several stories on them. They become like friends to you. 😉

    Annie JC
    justcommonlyATgmailDOTcom

    • Hi, Annie JC. So good to see you here! I feel the same way 🙂 I love stories about women and their struggles. We can all identify with that!

  17. I love reading several books about the same characters! As for anthologies, I love the fact that the stories are usually a little shorter and I can squeeze them in between all the busy-ness of life. I especially like anthologies where there is some sort of connection–Christmas theme, siblings, all involving love letters, etc.

  18. Hi, Lenora. Thanks for the information on all four authors. I love anthologies and/or series stories. When books are well-written and you feel like the characters are your friends, it’s wonderful to be able to check back in with prior characters while being embroiled in the stories of the newer, or next, characters. Always hard to let go of special people, whether real or imagined!
    Happy Harvest!
    Hilda

    • Thank you, HIlda. Happy Harvest to you, too. It is beautiful here today in the panhandle of Florida. I’m praying for the rest of the state as Hurricane Michael passes our way 🙂

  19. Nothing like a Christmas book to warm your heart. TY for the chance to win as I have had it on my TBR list. God bless.

  20. Oh gosh! This sounds like it could be so so so good! I love stories that can continue on in the next generation or onto the next sibling! Because it means that there is more about the characters before them!

  23. Sounds great. I do like series with the same people as long as the story in each book is its own with an ending. I can’t stand cliff hangers. When you get all the stories at once, even better.

  24. Series are the best ! I can’t wait until the “next” book comes out. It’s high 20s here in the mountains, so “Sleigh Bells” would be perfect 🙂

  25. I do enjoy series books. What I don’t enjoy is when I can’t get my mitts on the whole series, so it’s a blessing to get the stories grouped. Thank you for the opportunity to win, and thank you for all your hard work to get this story written.

  26. This sounds like so much fun! I love anthologies that cover each person’s story like this one does. It’s great to get to know characters from other people’s point of view. I also love anthologies that take one item, thought or idea and write about it with totally different stories.

  27. Hi Lenora! I love anthologies because it’s a great way to find new authors and they are usually bargain priced in ebook format. The only thing I don’t like is that there are so many of them and I don’t have time to read them all!
    I am reading this one though, it’s on the calendar for next week!

  28. I too love anthologies. I also like a series of books that are related because they are a bit longer but I want each book to be complete on its own if that makes sense.
    The cover of this book is beautiful!
    My husband would also like to know why I’m humming Christmas songs now 🙂

  29. Your anthology looks and sounds wonderful! I enjoy anthologies because they are easy to pick up and read when I have a little time available. I also like series books as long as there aren’t cliff-hangers. I want the story to feel finished, even though there may be others in the series coming later.

  32. I enjoy anthologies that tell stories about different characters that are related, especially if they are at the same event, like a Christmas party or a house party. This looks great!

  34. Sounds interesting! I’d love to win a copy! I like series because you get to know the characters more. Sometimes after just one book you’d like to know what else happened in the little community you’ve come to know and love. I like anthologies occasionally because usually an author I know draws me to it, but it also introduces me to authors I hadn’t known before.

  35. Book intrigues me! Anthologies are interesting because each author has their own slant. It is a good way to read new authors.

  37. I do not like series only because I have to wait for the next book to come out. Also, I cannot keep track of all the series books and therefore miss some.

  39. My only problem with series books is that it takes too long between books. Especially when you’re hanging from the last one read.

  40. I love anthologies and books part of a series! I also love books that take place during Christmas time, so this is definitely a book I’m excited about! Thanks for the great giveaway!

  41. I like anthologies because it’s nice to read several short stories by the same author. I really enjoy reading Christmas stories around the holidays.

  42. I can not think of a single thing I don’t like about anthologies. Often I get so attached to the people and places you write about that I hate to leave. Thanks for working so hard to bring these stories to all of us.

  43. This is sooo amazing!! This book sounds sooo cool! It’s amazing how y’all can write this all together! I always thought these kinds were really interesting! I would love to win! I can’t wait to read this!! I got really excited when I saw this!! Thank you for the opportunity!!

  44. Thanks for profiling the new authors. Who doesn’t love “The Hope & Love” of Christmas. Be thankful in all things.

  46. I love books like this that have a connection between the stories. This is a great group of authors. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.

  47. I LOVE anthologies! It gives me a wonderful chance to meet new authors. I’m always amazed to see how well different authors can make their stories interconnect in a collection like this. This particular anthology sounds wonderful! Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

    As long as a series is well developed I enjoy them. They can either be the same main character in all the books or different ones in a group coming front and center in each story I don’t care. Each book has to be well crafted and compelling though.

  48. I absolutely prefer series and/or anthologies. The series are special to me because there are just those characters you can’t get enough of, and one book won’t take care of it. Anthologies are special because they are the same theme, and interweave themselves nicely to bring you a untied message. Thank you for the chance to win!

  50. I love these types of books! The authors do try hard to keep the stories in the same theme or have them flow seamlessly.
    The only thing I don’t like, is if there are too many stories in one collection (say more than 5-6). Other than that, I enjoy these 🙂

  51. These books full of Christmas, sleigh bells and horses seem to be perfect for me! We even jingled bells outside around the house when our children were young. Oh how exciting!

  52. Love your writing!! I would love to win this give-away because I could share your books with friends! God bless and continue to give you success with your writing career!

  53. This looks like a great book. I love Christmas stories. I don’t mind stories that have characters that you’ve met in other books/stories and that develop their individual story.

  54. I love Christmas stories, and this is a great way to meet new authors! THANKS for sharing!

  56. I enjoy series because I can continue to read about the same characters & become more immersed in their lives & get to know them better. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of Sleigh Bells Ring!

  57. What a beautiful cover! Horses, romance, snow – looks like time to take this book and curl up under a fuzzy throw, with a cup of herbal by my side.

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