Back-To-School Package from Waterbrook

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Now that the kids are back in school, here’s some information about three new novels…I haven’t had time to read them yet, but LOVE Tina Forkner’s first book so can’t wait to read Rose House. And The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper has a witty tone that is fun to read. I’ve never read anything by Beth Pattillo, but have …

The Knight

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Oh. My. Goodness. The Knight is the first of Steven’s books that I’ve read, but it will not be the last. This book is an incredible, suspense filled race through four or five days in FBI agent Patrick Bower’s life. This is the third book in the series, and though I haven’t read the others, I was able to be …

Meltdown

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The global war on terror has reached catastrophic proportions, leading the U.S. Special Operations EOD team–Task Force Valor–to Chernobyl, where ghosts of past disasters are nothing compared to the nuclear nightmare about to unfold. With CIA Agent Mary “Phoenix” Walker heading her first Special Ops mission and Master Sergeant Bobby Sweeney fighting demons on and off the battlefield, Task Force …

Calming First Time Nerves

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Attending a conference is nerve-wrecking. Let’s face it, you’re taking huge risks by going. You’ve invested a lot of money: registration, hotel, airfare, some meals, and other incidentals. You’ve invested who you are – by attending you’re joining the ranks of those who have moved from wanting to write, to those who have taken steps to actively chase a dream. …

Montana Rose

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You know how much I love Mary’s books. So here’s your chance to read the first chapter of her next book, Montana Rose. And if you leave a comment, one lucky person will receive a copy of this book. Be prepared to laugh! Fire up your love of romance with Montana Rose. When surrounded by a mob of ill-bred, foul-smelling, …

Interview with Camy Tang

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Deadly Intent is a change for you…Why did you decide to write romantic suspense? I have read Steeple Hill’s Love Inspired line—and especially the Love Inspired Suspense line—for many years, so when I had a chance to submit a proposal, I jumped at it. I love reading suspense, and I thought I’d give it a shot. Luckily, the editors liked …

My Source of Strength in Pain

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Strength. I’ve always thought of myself as a strong person. Ask anyone who knows me and they’d likely agree. I tend to take life and adapt it to the way I want things to go. Most of the time. But every once in awhile life throws me a curveball. The latest came in July. The day before I left for …

Great Suspense from Brandilyn Collins

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Last week, I shared some thoughts on a suspense that I read that left me with a heavy and hopeless feeling. Now I want to share about one that I loved. Exposure by Brandilyn Collins is a wonderful, page-turner. It has all the trademarks of her suspense. Tight plot. Every word pulls its weight. And the multiple plotlines come together …

Heart of the Matter conference

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Homeschool? Join me at the online Heart of the Matter conference that begins Monday morning. You can see the schedule here. I’m the final speaker on Friday afternoon. I’ll talk about developing leadership in teens. To learn more about registering, check this out. What a great way to get recharged before the new school year starts. I can’t wait to …

Blue Like Play Dough Review

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I had the pleasure of reading Blue like Play Dough as Tricia wrote it. What impressed me then and now is the incredible way in which Tricia is vulnerable and transparent about the Ever had those days where you just weren’t sure you could take it anymore? You were pushed, pulled and torn by the joys and chores of motherhood …