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Looking out the Window: Genesis Award Winner Valerie Massey Goree Talks about Justice at Dawn, Shares a Yummy Recipe and Two Personal, Inspirational Stories. Gives away a Copy of Her Book.

A Warm Welcome to Valerie Massey Goree Valerie will give away a copy of Justice at Dawn. Winner's choice, print or e-Book (U.S. residents); e-Book only (non-U.S. residents).  Valerie also shares a wonderful recipe and her favorite Bible verse with the inspirational stories behind them.  The Story Behind Valerie's Mother's Shortbread My mother’s shortbread was a staple in our home when I was a kid. I grew up in the former British Colony of Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in Central Africa. Following our British heritage, we always had people over for tea. Knock on the door any afternoon, and you’d be welcomed with, “Come in. So good to see you. I’ll put the kettle on.” Mom always had her three-tiered cake tin filled with goodies. Sometimes cake, but more often than not, biscuits (cookies), scones, savory cheese straws, and her shortbread. When I got married in Texas, my parents travelled from South Africa for the wedding.  Valerie's parents at her wedding. I’d asked Mom to brin...

Looking Out the Window: American Christian Fiction Writers August New Releases

  More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance:   The Cowboy’s Amish Haven by Pamela Desmond Wright -- Her home and her heart are on the line…

On the same day Gail Schroder’s faced with losing her Amish family ranch, her old crush Levi Wyse shows up on her doorstep. He doesn’t know that when he left ten years ago he'd taken Gail’s heart with him. Now Levi’s her only hope of keeping a roof over her head. But can this cowboy teach Gail the ropes in time to save her home? (Amish Romance from Love Inspired (Harlequin))   An Amish Schoolroom by Amy Clipston , Kathleen Fuller, and Shelley Shepard Gray -- From three bestselling authors of Amish fiction come three charming stories of new school years and new romance. (Amish Romance from HarperCollins Christian Publishing (Thomas Nelson and Zondervan))   Contemporary Romance: To Bring You Back by Emily Conrad -- He's determined to confront the past sh...

Looking out the Window: Linda Weaver Clarke Talks About A Willow Valley Historical Romance Series. Each Book Has a Mystery To Solve. Linda Holds An E-Book Giveaway.

  A Warm Welcome to Linda Weaver Clarke Linda will give away an e-Book of One Last Dance to each person who comments. To enter to get yours leave your comment and an email address below. Linda relates an inspirational account of her writing journey.   Never Too Late To Dream I believe it’s never too late to accomplish one’s dreams. Some people have a bucket list that has daring things to do or something they longed to do for years. It is never too late and you are never too old to do something you have longed to do.  After raising six daughters and believing it is never too late to dream, I decided to go back to college. It was a scary thing to do and I don’t know why I was so worried. At the age of 50, I graduated from college with a Theatre and Arts Degree. After that, I performed for a concert series. It was unbelievably fun and enjoyable until I got reflux and lost my voice. Feeling discouraged, I didn’t know what to do with my life. But . . . when one door is cl...

Looking Out the Window: Kathy Neely Talks about Her New Book, In Search of True North. Gives Away a Copy

   A Warm Welcome to Kathy Neely Kathy will giveaway a  USA - print or digital copy; INTERNATIONAL - digital copy only.  Hi Kathy, tell us a little about yourself. I am happily married, the mother of three grown sons, and grandma to two adorable little boys. I love being retired and enjoy writing, reading, meeting with church friends and family. We enjoy game nights and cookouts. Before retirement, I worked as an elementary principal. Prior to that, I taught school. When I retired from my position as a school administrator, I knew I needed something to fill those hours. I told my husband I was going to look for a retirement job. I fancied myself scanning purchases in one of my favorite stores like Hobby Lobby or World Market. He cautioned me not to be hasty. What good advice that turned out to be. I joined a local writers’ group and dusted off my neglected manuscript. That was four books ago! My novel, The Least of These, won first place in the fiction category of a ...