Peering Through Life's Window

It was so difficult to choose a winner for Inescapable . I solicited help from my husband who drew a name. Congratulations to Connie Almony!

Nancy will give away a copy of Inescapable. To enter to win leave a comment with your email address. Welcome, Nancy. First, tell us a little about yourself. My first novel was published in 2001. Since then twelve books have followed. Book three in my Ivy Towers’s series, For Whom the Wedding Bell Tolls, won the Carol Award for mystery in 2009. My Mennonite-themed Harmony novels have just been released as a trilogy. Also, six of my previously out-of-print cozy mysteries are now available as Ebooks. I’m very excited to see them get a new life. I’m currently working on a Mennonite-themed suspense series for Bethany House Publishing. The first book in The Kingdom Series, Inescapable, just released. The second book, Unbreakable, will be out in February of 2013. That book will be followed by a third novel that is as of yet untitled.   I live in Wichita, Kansas with my husband Norman, and my very active puggle, Watson. I have one grown son, Danny, who is an award winning graphic des

Choosing a winner for Joy Takes Flight was difficult. Finally, I mixed up the names and picked one. Congratulations Janice!

Bonnie will give away a copy of her new book, Joy Takes Flight. To enter to win leave a comment with your email address. A Perfect Prayer Last Sunday, my pastor painted a vivid picture of Jesus' time in the Garden of Gethsemane the night of his arrest. Though I'm well acquainted with this portion of scripture I saw it with new eyes. I love that about God's Word--there is always more to learn. That night, Jesus knew what lay ahead--his arrest, brutal beatings, rejection, crucifixion, the weight of the world's sin laid upon him and the forsaking of The Father. He was the man/God. As a man he asked three of his disciples to wait with him. He wanted his friends by His side. I believe he also wanted the disciples to witness his humanity and a humility which is greater than pride. If the disciples had remained awake that night they would have seen the heart of their Lord. In Mark 14:33 & 34 it says, he was deeply distressed and in verse 34 Jesus tells the discip

Ann says,"Anyone who leaves a comment will receive a free e-copy of Kicking Eternity. If you don't want to leave your e-mail address, you may request your free book at AnnLeeMiller.com." Ann Tells about Her Childhood and Her Writing in E-mail From God An e-mail from God showed up in my in-box last November, during a year I strained to wring out the deeper novel my literary agent was convinced I had in me. I needed to scrape out my emotions and smear them on the page. But I only knew how to shove them inside. My Chatty Cathy doll tumbled over the stucco banister worn shiny from my family’s hands and those who had lived in the Miami apartment before us. Salty tears tickled my face. I scooped her up in chubby, six-year-old arms and pulled her string. But she who won me countless friends on a year-long Volkswagen van trip across Mexico would never talk again. “Quit your crying, or I’ll give you something to cry about,” my daddy said. When I was thirteen, Mama drov

It was too hard to choose a winner, so I put the names on paper, moved them around, and selected the one closest to me. Congratulations, Pamela!

Tyora talks about her new book, When Rain Falls. She'll be giving away a copy. To enter to win leave a comment with your email address. Mentors and Girlfriends Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. – Proverbs 18:24 The Message But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. – Proverbs 18:24 New King James Version In When Rain Falls , Candace lost two best friends. Two years ago it was her husband and now she has lost a friend she has known since junior high school. Both of these people died tragically. Could you blame her for asking the question. “Why does God keep taking away the people I love?” Have you ever asked a similar question to what Candace has asked? The scene below is an excerpt from what I call the “funeral” chapter. "Like books suddenly without bookends, Candace felt as though she would topple over at any moment. The questions were killing her. Was there something she could have done? Should she have been

In Shattered Identity Lexi Branson faces danger from the man she loves. Lexi Branson thinks she's found the guy of her dreams. So what if he's older? Her new motto is, "Love knows  no boundaries or age limits." Zack Bane loves her and treats her like a princess and that's all that matters. Lexi soons discovers that she doesn't know Zack as well as she thought. He has secrets, the kind that shatter the lives of those who love him. When faced with the truth, Lexi tries to hang onto him because she has a secret of her own. When Lexi ends up in danger, she discovers she has no one to turn to except her ex-boyfriend, Jeremy. Can Jeremey, who is still in love with her, keep her safe from Zack? When faced with a choice will Lexi choose to stay with the guy who has become a stranger or will she choose Jeremy, the guy who loves her with all his heart? Ten Facts about Shattered Identity. 1 ) The story is about Lexi, the "bad girl" fro

Thanks to all who entered. It was difficult to choose, so I scrambled up the names and picked one. The winner is... Hats and Horns... Cassie Simmons! Congratulations, Cassie!

Award-winning author Anne Patrick talks about her new book, Trespasses. Imagine cookies that are good for you. Anne tells us how to make them! She also shares her favorite Bible verse, which re-assures us of God's love. To enter to win a copy of Trespasses leave a comment and your email address. About Trespasses When the skeletal remains of three young women are discovered on the vacation estate of a U.S. Senator, the local sheriff enlists the help of Special Agent Gabe Landry and a local forensic sketch artist to help him solve the murders.  As a profiler, Gabe knows his skills are useless until they discover the identity of the victims.   That’s where the beautiful and talented Mackayla Kensington comes in. Mackayla is all too familiar with the heartache of not knowing the fate of a loved one. The brutal murder of her own daughter is the driving force behind her determination to bring closure to families missing loved ones. Using her artistry skills, Mackayla works f

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Linda will be giving away a copy of Desert Intrique. To enter to win leave a comment and your email address. It's so nice to have you, Linda. First, tell us a little about yourself. I travel throughout the United States, teaching a Family Legacy Writing Workshop, encouraging people to write their family history and autobiography. I am also the author of nine novels and two non-fiction e-books. The historical sweet romance series, “A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho,” includes: Melinda and the Wild West - an awarding winning novel. I also have a mystery/adventure series called “The Adventures of John and Julia Evans.” Tell us about your latest book. Desert Intrigue is the 4th book in a mystery/ adventure series. In each book, I try to add mystery…adventure...romance...humor...and intrigue! When Julia’s brother announces that his dude ranch is haunted, she believes that someone is trying to sabotage his place and force him to sell. The mysterious happenings have to do with S

Larry Hammersley talks about his sweet romance books and short stories. Read about his favorite recipe and favorite Bible Scripture. Read "Ice Rink Romance" for free. See below. About Beautiful Inside and Out – Larry’s latest short story Bess Simpson, a sharp college student in engineering, wasn’t into checking out the men on campus but one in particular, Art Fuller, did catch her eye.  She perceives she’s overweight despite her best friend, Milla, telling her otherwise.  Can Bess catch Art’s eye and capture his heart when he is dating Angie, the petite drum major for the marching band?  Will being a top student in aeronautical engineering and a math whiz help her sway Art her way as she tutors him in math?  What happens when she meets Angie on two different occasions? Excerpt from Beautiful Inside and Out Very few questions were asked as she wrapped it up after an hour. Many passed by her, thanking her and addressing her as Miss Simpson. They didn’t give her time to

Congratulations, Linda Weaver Clarke!

Dora Heirs gives us a humorous look at plotting over lunch with her husband. She introduces two characters from Journey’s Edge and tells us about the book. She’ll give away a copy of Journey’s Edge. To enter to win leave a comment and an email address. Plotting Over Lunch with my Hubby Since I started writing inspirational romance, my husband seems almost scared to go to lunch with me. I can’t help but wonder why. The other day, I met him at Buffalo Wild Wings. He breezes in, slings the fire radio off his belt, does that one-handed flip with the thing, and leans down to plant a kiss on my cheek before sliding onto the opposite bench seat. “Hey.” “Hi, honey.” I flash my best “happy to see you” smile. “Ready to order?” Well, I am, but he just sat down. Doesn’t he need a couple minutes to look over the menu? I shrug. “Sure.” The waiter brings our drinks, takes our order, and leaves. I’m the type that usually orders the same thing. At Buffalo Wild Wings, it’s always the buf

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What a fun time! Nicole’s sharing an award winning recipe and her favorite Bible verse. She’s also giving away a copy of her book. To enter to win the book, leave a comment with your email address. To receive a free recipe e-book, Novel Morsels , scroll below and follow Nicole’s directions. Nourish the Body Read an excerpt from Nicole’s book, The Embittered Ruby , and get Carmen Castillo’s recipe for award-winning chili. Carmen’s the main character in The Embittered Ruby . She’s loves to cook and plans to go to culinary school. Nicole says, “When I put together Novel Morsels , a collaborative cookbook made up of 120 recipes that show up in books or favorites of our characters by 65 authors, Carmen decided to share her chili recipe.” Nourish the Body: Excerpt and Recipe Super-Secret, Award-Winning Chili The Embittered Ruby , Barbour Publishing April, 2011 Nicole O’Dell “Okay. There’s only so much a man can take.” Billy barged into his bedroom. “What?” Carmen sat up. “You sai

Drum roll... Congratulations, Denise Jordan!

K. Dawn on the Screamin' Eagle V-Rod   A couple of years ago, the idea of writing a devotional about the lessons I learned while riding a motorcycle came to me. I had no idea what I was getting into and how much writing devotionals would minister to me as an author. I jotted down notes for weeks, hoping to come up with enough lessons to take the reader through a month . Lessons from the Open Road ended with 33 lessons, each followed by Scripture and prayer. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes learning new things is hard. Just when I thought I'd mastered the parking lot where I was learning to ride my little Yamaha Virago starter bike, I pulled out, forgot to hit the brake, did an Evel Knievel, and jumped a short concrete wall, landing in some trees. My poor little bike limped home with a hole in the crankcase the size of a quarter. J-B Weld to the rescue! I'm stubborn, too stubborn to quit. After I recovered from the sore neck that resulted from my stunt, I climbed back

S. Dionne will give away a copy of Promise Brides. To enter to win leave a comment with your email address. Welcome. First, tell us a little about yourself. My name is Sandra. :) Is that “little” enough? No? Okay. I write as S. Dionne Moore because my first editor had just contracted my evil twin, Sandra Robbins (Sandra R. Is my bud and works with me at The Borrowed Book, so this is all good, ‘k?). In order not to confuse us I used my middle name and first initial. S. Dionne it is. Were you an avid reader as a child? What did you read? Loved, loved, loved Nancy Drew. Still do, except now I play--please don’t tell--the Nancy Drew games. Yeah, I know they’re for kids. . .uh, teens, but I really like them. I also enjoyed good historicals where I came away having learned something new about the time period. Raise your hand if you like to learn while you read! Learning is much less painful that way. :) I agree. I love to learn while reading. Let's talk about your writing. Why do yo

Christ Has Risen! "On the first day of the week, very early in the morning the women took spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men aid to them, 'Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!.." Luke 24: 1 - 6

JUNE FOSTER TALKS ABOUT HER NEW BOOK, GIVE US THIS DAY. SHE ALSO SHARES A BIBLE VERSE AND A YUMMY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE RECIPE FOR THOSE WHO DON'T WANT TO OVERDO THE SUGAR. I CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THIS RECIPE! ABOUT JUNE'S BOOK Jess Colton can earn a PHD in computer science but can’t manage his own life. Raised by a doting mother and controlling father, Jess battles against his addictive nature. When Jesus comes into his life, he trades one addiction for another—food for alcohol. His doctor warns him of his poor health as his weight soared past 300 pounds. Jess is baffled when the beautiful Holly Harrison comes into his life and declares her affection for him. What could she possibly see in him?  Holly Harrison has a past. But it catches up with her when she loses her leg and her unborn baby in one night as a result of a motorcycle accident. At this low point in her life, she finds strength through God and a relationship with Jesus Christ while she works as a dental