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Looking Out The Window: Pamela Thibodeaux Talks About Her Romance Anthology Revolving Around Love And Family. Review Copy Giveaway.





A Warm Welcome to Pamela Thibodeaux


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Pamela Shares A Devotional, What are YOU Chasing?

Many times we chase after the things of this world, running to those chattels we think can make us happy…money, drugs, alcohol, sex. We seek after success, thinking it’ll fulfill us…recognition, fame, wealth. We run to people to heal our hearts and bind our wounds instead of running to the One who died to set us free; instead of chasing after the One who took our infirmities and bore our sins in His own flesh; the One upon whose shoulders was the chastisement of our peace.

My dear brothers and sisters, this is not how it should be! Jesus is the only thing that can fill all the empty spots in our hearts; the only One who can make us whole; the only prize worth chasing after!

So, let us pray.....Father, in the precious holy name of Jesus, we cry out to You.  From the bottom of our hearts and the depths of our souls, we repent of our sins and beg for Your mercy.  Open the floodgates of heaven, Lord, and rain down Your mercy upon us.  Come down from Your throne and dwell among us in Your houses built of stone, but, more importantly Lord, in the houses of our hearts.  Open the hearts of Your people and bring about true repentance, true brokenness, true hunger for Your presence.  Make us one heart, one mind, one in our desire to be God chasers!

Thank you for sharing that inspirational devotional. Tell us about the cover For Love In Season.





Look closely at the cover….

Recently I visited Animal Kingdom @ Walt Disney World in FL with my family and one of the most breathtaking sights is the Tree of Life / garden. Within the trunk of this huge tree are carvings of every kind of animal. You can view it from any angle and take a dozen different pictures and each time, see something more and/or different.

What does this have to do with a book cover? You ask.

Read on…..

I’ve always admired the covers Pelican Book Group creates for their titles and when I first received the cover for Love in Season, I thought – how sweet, but a closer look revealed a whole lot more than a couple on a bench in front of a lovely tree.

If you took a passing glance, look again….

Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter are all depicted within the leaves and branches of this tree!
It takes an amazing eye for detail to pick something like this for a book cover.  Thanks to Nicola Martinez for creating such a beautiful work of art for my collection of romantic short stories centered around the four seasons and four love-oriented holidays!

*see photos of the Tree of Life/Garden Here:here

A Fun Fact About Love In Season

For quite some time I wanted to put together a collection of short stories that centered around the 4 seasons and 4 holidays that focus on love and family (Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Since I already had several stories at PBG, I mentioned this idea to my editor, the amazing Nicola Martinez, and she loved it. I submitted two previously unpublished stories to round out the collection, along with those Pelican Book Group had already published, and viola! Love in Season was born.


More About Love In Season

Anytime is the perfect time for love.

In this anthology, author Pamela S Thibodeaux brings together eight of her most beloved romance stories—one for each season plus four holidays that revolve around love and family. Includes two brand new stories!

Buy Love In Season

on Pelican Book Group

and Kindle


A Little About Each Story

(Winter) Winter Madness: Sienna has survived what most succomb to - the death of a spouse and child and has maintained her faith despite her troubles. William has never met anyone who actually lived out what they say they believe. Is it true love between the faithful optimist and broody pessimist or simply winter madness?

(Valentine’s Day) Choices: Best-selling novelist and songwriter, Camie Rogers has penned numerous accounts of the secret love she holds in her heart. Country-Music Superstar Kip Allen has changed from the shy, humble boy, to the epitome of “star.” Can the two rediscover each other after one night of his Home is where the Heart is Tour?

(Spring) Cathy’s Angel: Single mom Cathy Johnson is tired of running her life alone…what she needs is a well-trained angel to help out. Jared Savoy gave up the dream of having a family when he discovered he is sterile. Can a confirmed bachelor and the mother of four find love amid normal daily chaos?

(Easter) Lilies for Sandi *NEW!* Sandi and Brett did everything backwards. They got pregnant before the wedding and had a baby instead of a honeymoon. Since, Brett has resented the fact that his dreams of a football career have been cut short and wonders how long it’ll take God to forgive him for his mistakes. Sandi has played second fiddle to Brett’s dreams and desires to the point of not knowing herself any longer and fears her marriage will never be a true one because of their failures. Can two hearts broken by unfulfilled dreams find healing, wholeness and restoration?

(Summer) The Big Catch *NEW!* Karla and, the love of her life, Jeff, have uncovered some uncommon ground: The Great Outdoors. For the life of her, she does not understand his love of fishing and how he can spend so much time doing so. Will she come to love the sport as much as he or will his passion for a rod and reel tangle up their relationship?

(Fall) A Hero for Jessica: Anthony Paul Seville is known as the ‘most eligible bachelor’ in New Orleans, possibly even the entire state of Louisiana, but finds himself alone—completely and explicitly alone. Jessica Aucoin is a writer on her way to fame and fortune, but is haunted by a man from her past. Will the “champion” lawyer and the author of romantic suspense find love written in their future?

(Thanksgiving) Review of Love (Newly Edited/Revised/Lengthened!): Jason Stockwell has been commissioned to interview Kylie Erickson and to review her books. Only problem is, she won’t give the time of day much less an interview to someone whose type of writing she deems not worthy of respect. Can they suspend their judgmental attitudes and find true love?

(Christmas) In His Sight: Grade school teacher Carson Alexander has a gift—a gift that has driven a wedge between him and his family. Worse, it’s put him at odds with God. Feeling alone and misunderstood, Carson views God’s gift of prophecy as the worst kind of curse…that is until he meets Lorelei Conner, landscape artist extraordinaire, and perhaps the one person who may need Carson and his gift more than anyone ever has. 

Lorelei Connor is a mother on the run. Her abusive ex-husband has followed her all over the country trying to steal their daughter. Distrusting of men and needing to keep on the move, she’s surprised by her desire to remain close to Carson Alexander. Through her fear and hesitation, she must learn to rely on God to guide her—not an easy task when He’s prompting her to trust a man.

Bio:

Award-winning author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder and a lifetime member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has been tagged as, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and reviewed as “steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the message.”

Connect with Pamela on the following sites:

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Comments

Thank you SO MUCH Gail for hosting me today!
I look forward to interacting with visitors and giving away a copy of Love in Season!
PamT
Gail Pallotta said…
It's my pleasure to have you.
Darcy Flynn said…
I so love the idea of a collection of stories around each season. Lovely! Best to you, Pamela!
Diane Burton said…
What an inspiration devotion. Love the short stories collection. Great idea.
Kara O'Neal said…
As always, your posts bring joy to my life. Love your writing!
Thank you Darcy, Diane and Kara for dropping by!
Good luck and God's blessings to Each of YOU!
PamT
Alicia Dean said…
Great post. I love that these stories are set in the various seasons. Sounds like a great read and wow, lovely cover! Congrats and best wishes!
Lisa Lickel said…
I love the idea of sharing stories from every season, and how clever the cover!
Thanks so much Lisa!
PamT

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