Peering Through Life's Window

A Warm Welcome to Mary Ball Mary will give away an e-Book of Sparks of Love. To enter to win leave a comment and an email address below. Hi Mary, first, tell us a little about yourself. Thanks Gail, I live in North Carolina. When I’m not working on my latest story, I enjoy fishing, reading, and ministering in song with my husband at various functions. Some of my novels include Escape to Big Fork Lake, Redemption in Big Fork Lake, Stone of Destiny and Moment’s with God’s Word. Many writers loved to read as children. Did you. If so, what did you read? Yes, I enjoyed Nancy Drew books most of all. LOL, Now you know my age.   I’m a big Nancy Drew fan, and my daughter is also, so I'm still guessing. LOL  Let's talk about your writing. Why do you write? I write to help readers see that God never gives up on people. He is always willing to welcome a repetitive heart. For me, it’s a part of my ministry.  Tell us about your latest book. Sparks of Love

A Warm Welcome To Misty Beller And A Rocky Mountain Romance Blog Tour Misty will give away a reader's only gift basket chocked full of treats and sweets. To enter to win see below. Hi Misty, lots of writers loved to read as youngsters. How about you? If so, what types of books did you read?  Yes! If I wasn’t outside riding horses, I was inside reading. I almost memorized every book about horses our little small-town library owned—both fiction and non-fiction. Beyond that, I loved kids mysteries like the Mandy series by Lois Gladys Leopard.  Let's talk about your writing? Why do you write?  I’ve always loved to read, but it wasn’t until I put “Write a novel” at the top of my bucket list that I decided I needed to take the plunge. It was slow going as I learned about plotting and craft, but I quickly realized I love it! Writing is in my blood. It's my passion. A true gift from my Heavenly Father, and I pray daily that he uses the words for His purpose. H

A Warm Welcome to Nancy Mehl Nancy will give away a print copy of Fatal Frost.   To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below. (U.S. Residents Only) Hi Nancy, lots of writers loved to read as youngsters. How about you? Were you an avid reader as a child? If so, what did you read? I read all the time. During the day, at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. A flashlight under the covers works great! My tastes were varied. Nancy Drew, Dickens, Little House on the Prairie . I’d read almost anything. Let's talk about your writing. Why do you write? Because I’m called to, and because I love it. It’s just part of who I am. What themes do you write about? I love to write about the battle of good against evil. This is the heart of mystery and suspense. Also, in each plot I include at least two battles. The main battle from outside forces and the inner battle that comes from personal trials and conflict. What is your writing schedule and where

A peek into Christmas in the lives of Matt and Suzie from Barely Above Water. Originally published in the December issue of  Good Stuff from Gail’s Book Nook . See sidebar to sign up for future copies. Earlier at the shower Suzie hadn’t seen Aunt Frieda since Matt and Suzie’s wedding, but Suzie intended to become part of Matt’s remaining family, and she wanted Aunt Frieda to know that. She couldn’t believe she’d forgotten the one thing Aunt Frieda asked Matt and her to bring. But she had it now from the local grocery in Hart’s Mountain, North Carolina, and she was headed back to Aunt Frieda’s house. Her mouth gaped in awe at the landscape. Icicles hung like crystal tendrils on the barren trees on a precipice to her left. The sun glinted off of them in silver tones. An ice sculpture of cascading water that had frozen in its tracks sparkled on a rock embankment on her right. She couldn’t let this magical wonderland distract her for long, but she’d never seen anything

A Warm Welcome to Elaine Stock Elaine will give away an e-Book of Always With You . To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below. Hi Elaine, first, tell us a little about yourself. Born and raised until I was fifteen in Brooklyn, NY, I’ve been living the majority of my life in upstate NY. First my family moved to the northern suburbs of the city, then I met my future husband at Albany State, further upstate, and we’ve been in the Capital District ever since. I grew up in the pre-historic era before computers or cell phones, enjoyed a black and white TV, and played outdoors with the neighbor kids. I believe all this fostered my imagination to create stories. Writing, truthfully, was also my way of coping with a very troubled family life. Lots of writers loved to read as children. Did you? If so, what did you read? As emotionally unstable as my mother was, she devoured novels and always had a book in her hand. She made a delightful fuss over me upon gettin

A Warm Welcome to Linda Weaver Clarke Linda will give away an e-book of The Lighthouse Secret , an Amelia Moore Detective novel. To enter to win leave a comment an an e-mail address below. Hi Linda, tell us about the Amelia Moore Detective Series. The Amelia Moore Detective Series is a G-rated romantic cozy mystery. You learn all about the life of Amelia Moore and her partner, Rick Bonito. You learn what kind of people they truly are through their bucket lists and what they’re like deep down inside. You even see a slow romance develop between them in each story until the day they finally tie the knot and are married. Now this detective agency will solve new cases as a married couple. Review of the Amelia Moore Series “In the Amelia Moore Detective Series , the author delivers a delightful, fairly fast-paced tale in the pursuit of a missing person, for that's what Amelia's agency specializes in. This time it is personal, as Rick's Uncle A

A Warm Welcome to Danele Rotharmel       Danele will give away a Sunflowers & Seashores Prize It includes   A paperback copy of Time Tsunami  A cup and saucer painted with sunflowers  A “seashore” journal with the saying, Call unto me and I will answer you .  A set of 10 butterfly note cards with envelopes.   To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below.     Hi Danele, I'm so happy you could stop by my blog. Lots of writers loved reading as a child. How about you? If so, what did you read? I LOVED reading when I was growing up! I simply couldn’t get enough books--my room was crammed with them. I walked the prairie with Laura, solved mysteries with Trixie, and I considered Anne (spelled with an e) to be one of my very best friends. I felt like life wasn’t worth living when Beth died, and I cried buckets when Old Yeller was shot. I explored a magic wardrobe and walked with my hands snuggled deep in Aslan’s soft, glossy mane. (H

A Warm Welcome to Nancy Mehl   Nancy will give away a print copy of her new book, Rising Darkness . To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below Hi Nancy, first, tell us a little about yourself. I was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Two years ago, my husband and I moved to Missouri to be near our son, daughter-in-law, and our precious grandson. I’ve worked in a lot of areas, including Christian radio and banking. But most of my working life was spent doing social work. I loved it! I’ve been married 43 years this month, and I have a 36 year-old son, Danny. He’s been married for 4 years and has a 2 year-old son named Aidan. Aidan is such a blessing. We just can’t get enough of him! Since my husband Norman and I have no more children at home, we spend a lot of time parenting our puggle, Watson. Watson is part pug, part beagle. It seems he got the most rambunctious qualities of each breed. LOL! When I’m not writing, or watching Doctor Who , I spend tim

A Warm Welcome to Allyson Carter Allyson will give away an e-book. To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below   Hi Allyson, first, tell us a little about yourself .  I’m a mama and wife. I have 4 kids with three on the autism spectrum. Our children are homeschooled. Were you an avid reader as a child? I was! What did you read? Wow, that’s a loaded question. I read so many different things. I loved Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys . Really, there were too many different genres that I would read. Where do you get ideas for your books? Everywhere. That’s pretty much where I get my ideas. It can come from a song I heard on the radio, something I read in a newspaper or even on the news. Do you have to juggle writing with a job, family responsibilities or other obligations? Yes I do. How do you balance it? Some days I’m not sure. The only way I get anything done is with God’s help. I try and stick to a schedule, which benefits my kids. My hubby is hel

      A Warm Welcome to Nancy Mehl Nancy will give away a print copy of Deadly Echoes (U.S. only). To enter to win leave a comment and an e-mail address below About Deadly Echoes                                                                                                                                               After a youth filled with tragedy and upheaval, Sarah Miller's life is finally settled with all echoes of the past silent at last. She happily calls Sanctuary her home and spends her days teaching at the local school. Sarah's joy at her recent reunion with her sister, Hannah, and meeting the niece she didn't know she had is too soon interrupted when Deputy Sheriff Paul Gleason informs Sarah her sister has been killed. As she learns more about Hannah's death, the circumstances are eerily similar to their parents' murder. Sarah enlists Paul's help in digging deeper into the murders the police are dismissing as burglaries gon

  A Warm Welcome to Larry Hammersley What a treat! Larry not only talks about his new book, Higher Mission , but he shares his favorite Bible verses and a recipe for whole wheat bread plus the cute story behind it. He offers a free read of his short story, "Ice Rink Romance," and will give away an adobe copy of Higher Mission . To enter to win the copy of Higher Mission leave a comment and an e-mail address. To read the short story, click on the FREE READ link below. First, tell us a little about yourself . I am 76 years old, married, have two children and five grandchildren. I have a BS in chemistry from Purdue University and MS in chemistry from Indiana University. I grew up in Williams, a small town in southern Indiana, and attended high school there. I worked forty years as a civil service chemist, now retired. I am active in the Church of Christ at Oolitic, IN, am an amateur radio operator, call sign WA9FFZ, jog, do a little woodworking, collect old che