Looking in the Window: Happy July 4th

God Bless America

Have a Happy and Safe July 4th

Enjoy Kate Smith singing "God Bless America" courtesy of YouTube. Find a giveaway about a book of freedom, Breaking Barriers, and take advantage of my "free" book on Amazon, Messages. I'm also celebrating a new web site that goes live on July 4th at http:///www.gailpallotta.com. Hope you can come by and visit.

Celebrate with Free Books

A Book About Freedom

In this action-packed thriller gunshots ring out as Ann Jones enters church. She hides in the bathroom until they stop then stumbles into the sanctuary. The congregation lies dead in pools of blood. To rebuild the church she starts True Light Guardians. At the first meeting she’s attacked by a terrorist but rescued by James Crawford. He melts her heart, cold from her father’s abuse, and they fall for each other. She’s afraid to commit to love that might grow angry later like the type she knew as a child. James yearns to stop other attempts on Ann’s life, but can’t. Tormented by her constant risks, he breaks up with her. When an assault sends her to the hospital, an unlikely ally shares Ann’s plight with James, but he reveals a lead that puts all three of them in even more danger. It's book eight in Prism Book Group's, Love Is...series.

Gail Pallotta knows how to write breath-gasping scenes. This is a short novella, but it is packed with great dialog, authentic three-dimensional characters, and page-turning action. Then there is a sweet romance tucked inside as well. This could happen anywhere, anytime in today's world. A book everyone should read. It will firm up your faith. by Julie Cosgrove

Pallotta creates a storyline that could come straight from the newspaper or local news today. Suspense and romance come together in this well-written tale. The Christian persecution experienced by the characters made me sit up and take notice, asking if I could be so loyal. by Paula Michelle Mowery

I'm giving away an e-book of Breaking Barriers on Shannon Vannatter's Inkslinger blog on Monday, July 4th

Messages is free on Amazon From July 2nd - July 5th

Find inspiration for our hectic times in these straight-forward poems for happy and sad days.

Find history, warmth and a touch of the paranormal in three stories.

Getting the Goat peeks into the early 1900's when mountain life was tough. Does Mama's advice hold true today?

In Stitches in Love Rose's deep love for her grandmother motivates others to share their gifts. Does Rose reap her reward?

Robert Horner is tempted in The Stranger, but does he succumb to the lure?

Gail Pallotta's writing offers readers a peaceful oasis in our fast-paced world. Her poetry beautifully explores a wide variety of emotions and invites readers to slow down and reflect. I especially love the way scripture is woven throughout. Like comfort food after a stressful day, her short stories will calm your nerves and warm your heart. This little book brings a message of hope and peace. by Martha H

For joyful as well as down times, you will find encouragement in these wisdom filled poems and short stories. They are laden with times gone by, cordiality, and even some mystical aspects. The poems tell of natural surroundings, convictions, faith, sorrows and restoration. Some are descriptive, contemporary, and others more old-fashioned. I don't read a lot of poetry, but since I read Author Gail Pallotta’s books ‘Stopped Cold’ and ‘Mountain of Love and Danger’ and I loved those stories, I thought I‘d give this book a try as well. I’m so glad I did. The poems and stories are wonderful. I really enjoyed reading them in spurts throughout my day for enjoyable relaxing moments and inspiration. If you are a poetry and short story fan or if you just like to stop and read something thought provoking and inspirational throughout your day then make sure to pick up this great read! by VMLM

Looking Out the Window: Memories on the Heart

Several weeks ago my husband, Rick, and I ate at a restaurant we frequent fairly regularly. The cute, young waitress who usually waits on us took our orders for burgers and fries. I’ll call her Mandy. As usual Mandy’s smile and bubbly personality brightened our day. We giggled and confessed to her that we shouldn’t eat the fries, but we were going to do it just this once. She joked. “Okay, you’re being bad today.” Not long after we got our food a couple came in and sat in the booth behind us. Mandy walked up to the table with her big grin. “Hi, how are you?” she asked. The man, who had salt and pepper colored hair and a pudgy face, spoke in a harsh tone, “I want the steak.” “Sure, which one would you like?” Mandy asked. “I don’t want you to put it in the microwave. That will make it tough. Do you understand?” Mandy’s lips turned down. “Yes sir, which one do you want to order?” “I want it medium rare. I don’t want blood oozing out of it. I want it cooked right.” “Yes sir, which steak di

Looking out the Window: Bible Study Leader Kristi Neace Says God Won't Fail Us and Introduces Us to Her New Book, Pathlight to Praise. Free Bible Study Coming Soon.

A Warm Welcome to Kristi Neace Kristi shares a devotional. She will start a new Bible study on Facebook in July. Watch for the announcement, giving the exact date and time on her Facebook Page Scriptural videos also available. See below.* In a Pit? Psalm 40:1-3‚ “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.” Can you think of a time when God helped you out of a low place? Perhaps something had caused you to spiral downward, or maybe like the Old Testament character, Jonah, you had run away from God so as not to have to do what He was asking of you. Through this passage, we see that David was experiencing this first-hand. He was in a place of despair, yet God was gracious, and after some time, placed David in a new area of serv

Looking Out the Window: Brandy Heineman Talks about Writing and Her New Book, Whispers in the Braches

A Warm Welcome to Brandy Heineman Photo credit: Copyright Emilie Hendryx of E. A. Creative Photography, 2014. Hi Brandy, lots of writers enjoyed reading as a child. How about you? If so, what did you read? Oh, yes. I always loved to read. I adored mysteries— The Dollhouse Murders and Behind the Attic Wall come to mind—and of course I had my Baby-Sitters Club and Sweet Valley High phase, my Roald Dahl phase, my Judy Bloom phase . . . I was quite a bookish child, I’d say! About Whispers in the Branches In 1942, Ruby lost something. In 2012, Abby found it. Abby’s love life, career, and faith are in shambles when she first hears Great Aunt Ruby’s claims that the family home is haunted. Abby moves in, determined to shake out a ghost, but the secrets she discovers there aren’t the ones she hopes to find. Whispers in the Branches is my first novel. It was released earlier this year by Elk Lake Publishing. Buy Whispers in the Branches on Amazon Where

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