FIRST Chapter: Dragonlight

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I have never read any of Donita Paul’s books — frankly because I’m not that into fantasy. But I have heard wonderful things about them. They seem perfect for teens and others who love fantasy. Here’s you chance to read the first chapter from her newest release: Dragonlight.It is June FIRST, time for the FIRST Blog Tour! (Join our alliance! …

The Hunted Tour

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A town’s deadly secret will drive one man to the edge of his faith…Debut novelist Mike Dellosso delivers a spine-tingling drama in the style of Frank Peretti and Stephen King. Joe Saunders is determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the brutal mauling of his nephew. Police Chief Maggie Gill is determined to protect the mystery surrounding her family’s deadly secret. …

Booksigning on May 31st!

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This morning after teaching, I’m headed to the offices of the Journal & Courier, our local newspaper for an interview. On Saturday, May 31st, Carpenter’s Son is holding one of their huge booksignings, and the interview will hopefully help spread the word! Colleen Coble, Jamie Carie, Brandt Dodson, Denise Hunter, Diann Hunt and I will all be signing books. I’ll …

This is why I write…

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Friday morning I got an email from a friend. She had picked up a copy of Sandhill Dreams. I’ll let her tell the rest…Hey Cara, I had to write quickly this morning and share with you what a blessing Sandhill Dreams has been to me! I started reading it this week, and have just been ministered to. Last night, I …

New Review of Deadly Exposure

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Deadly ExposureBy Cara PutmanReview by Roseanna White Dani Richards thinks she was getting a night off from journalism when she takes her aunt to the theater—but that’s before she discovers a dead body in the next box. And before her old flame Caleb arrives, now an investigator for the local police. She gets to cover the case by default—but the …

Embrace Me

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Embrace Me is the latest offering from Lisa Samson. I had hoped to read this book before the blog tour, but the arrival of Rebecca threw off my reading schedule just a bit. The book looks intriguing and has the mix of characters and edginess I’ve come to expect from a Lisa Samson book. Biting and gentle, hard-edged and hopeful…a …

Thoughts on Our New Arrival

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Thanks to everyone who has left comments on Rebecca’s arrival. She has been an absolute delight. The only thing that will make her better is when she starts sleeping a little more consistently at night, but hey, she’s only one week old 🙂 Here are a few thoughts and cute stories. Jonathan was a bit upset to learn we’d had …

A Whisper of Freedom MEME

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Tricia Goyer’s latest book A Whisper of Freedom has just released. This book is a wonderful conclusion to her Spanish Civil War series. And to celebrate the launch, she’s having a fun MEME contest. Here are the questions and my responses, but be sure to read to the end to see how you can participate and win some great prizes. …

Sincerely, Mayla

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“Lord,” I said, swallowing past the tightness in my throat, “I know the Bible says You’ll take care of me. I guess now’s Your chance to prove it. And I sure would appreciate it if You don’t wait too long, okay?” Will Mayla Strong’s life ever resemble normal? Just as she settles into a great place with God, everything else …

Writing Inspirational Romantic Suspense

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For years I’ve wanted to write books. It was one of those dreams that refused to die, even when I would take it out periodically and ask God if I should let it die. Yet even as the dream stuck with me, I’d look at the marketplace and wonder if I’d ever be able to write the kind of books …