We’re back after a wonderful time in Nebraska with family and friends. It had it’s down moments like being up most of Christmas Eve night when Abigail had the flu (can you see the bags under my eyes LOL) and when Jonathan threw up literally five minutes before we got in the car to drive home. Ugh! But it all …
Janna’s 7th Most Entertaining Book of 2008
Cara here: I love Claudia’s book, too. She has a great voice, and her characters are a delight to read. Be sure to enter this contest here: The 7thMost Entertaining Book of 2008 is “Murder, Mayhem and a Fine Man” by Claudia Mair Burney This book is a laugh out loud, mystery that will keep you going from beginning to …
“Havah” First Chapter
It is time to play a Wild Card! Every now and then, a book that I have chosen to read is going to pop up as a FIRST Wild Card Tour. Get dealt into the game! (Just click the button!) Wild Card Tours feature an author and his/her book’s FIRST chapter! You never know when I might play a wild …
Janna’s 7th Most Life Changing Book of 2008
I’m currently reading Demon, Tosca’s first book, and engrossed. I can’t wait to read Havah. That’s at the top of my list of ever growing TBR books. As always, be sure to go to Janna’s blog for the chance to win this book. Happy New Year! The 7thMost Life Changing Book of 2008 is“Havah, the story of Eve”by Tosca Lee …
Janna’s 8th Most Life Changing Book of 2008
I totally agree with Janna’s pick. When it comes to her most life-changing, I haven’t read all of them, but this book was amazing! Sharon Souza totally impressed me with Every Good and Perfect Gift. You can read my review of this book here. As before, leave a comment on Janna’s blog to be entered to win a copy of …
Janna’s Honorable Mention for Most Entertaining Books of 2008
It feels a tad strange, but I’m starting with my books. Sandhill Dreams and Captive Dreams received Honorable Mentions in Janna’s countdown of books. Be sure to go to my website if you want to read the first chapters of these books. And leave a comment on Janna’s post if you’d like to be entered to win a copy of …
For Fun: Which Austen Heroine are you?
Take the Quiz here! You are Emma Woodhouse of Emma! You like being the queen of your social circle (small and provincial as it may be), and feel it’s your duty to help those less influential than you. You often meddle in the affairs of others, though you do it with a pure heart. You are often deluded in your …
Christmas Idea I received today
I got this in an email … read to the bottom for my twist. “We don’t want bookstores to die. Authors need them, and so do neighborhoods. So let’s mount a book-buying splurge. Get your friends together, go to your local bookstore and have a book-buying party. Buy the rest of your Christmas presents, but that’s just for starters. Clear …
Advent Countdown
If you love books and Christmas, then be sure to hop over to Tyora Moody’s website where she’s running Christmas scenes from various authors. I kicked off the countdown yesterday with one of my favorite scenes from Canteen Dreams.
Leave it to Chance First Chapter and Review
Today is your chance to read the first chapter to a book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I didn’t know what to expect when I received Leave it to Chance. Sierra Montgomery is a single mom of three kids. She’s struggling to find a job, get child support, and help her children navigate a difficult time. Then she’s left a …