The name drawn in the An Amish Garden giveaway was:
Ruth Smith
Congratulations, Ruth!
Thank you all for visiting and participating in this giveaway! I loved reading about your gardening experiences!
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An Amish Garden GIVEAWAY
6 May
An Amish Garden
Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, Tricia Goyer, & Vannetta Chapman
Rooted in Love by Beth Wiseman
Rosemary is doing her best to run her family’s household. She excels at all her tasks except one: gardening. Saul has been interested in her for years, but Rosemary has turned him down repeatedly. Saul begins helping with her family’s garden, but someone is sabotaging his efforts—and keeping a secret that could change their lives.
Flowers for Rachael by Kathleen Fuller
Rachael’s garden is beautiful, but she is lonely. Gideon is in love with Rachael, but when Rachael finds her garden in shambles after a crisis, she rejects his help. Will she realize she doesn’t have to do everything on her own?
Seeds of Love by Tricia Goyer
When a corporation shows interest in buying Sadie’s heirloom seeds, she panics. They are all she has left of her Dat and Mem. Eli believes he can help Sadie, but a misunderstanding leaves her heartbroken. Will she trust him again, and will the seeds of a new relationship take root?
Where Healing Blooms by Vannetta Chapman
Emma discovers a run-away teen in her barn, and the bishop asks her to provide a haven for a woman and her two children. Then her mother-in-law reveals a secret about her garden. Will Emma choose loneliness or learn to accept God’s gifts?
Thoughts:
An Amish Garden is a fantastic collection of Amish novellas! Each of the four novellas is refreshing, unique, and a delight to read!
I loved everything about this book! Even before I began reading, I was drawn to the beautiful cover of An Amish Garden. Endearing characters and engaging storylines drew me in even deeper and surrounded me with peace and comfort.
Hope, encouragement, and healing burst from the pages and romance blooms in An Amish Garden!
One of my favorite novellas in this collection is Where Healing Blooms by Vannetta Chapman. This beautiful novella is like a breath of fresh air!
I quickly fell in love with Emma Hochstetter and her mother-in-law, Mary Ann. Emma’s loving heart and Mary Ann’s wonderful words of wisdom are simply delightful! Their story is as special as the garden they so lovingly tend.
As Mary Ann said, “Gardens are a place to rest, to draw near, and to heal.” These words are so true of the garden in this lovely story, where hope and healing spring forth and romance blossoms.
To order a copy of An Amish Garden, please visit: http://vannettachapman.com/books/an-amish-garden/
GIVEAWAY!
Vannetta Chapman has graciously offered a copy of An Amish Garden to be given away to one lucky reader!
Do you plant a garden?
To enter, please leave a comment and answer the question, “Do you plant a garden?” Don’t forget to include your email address!
To earn additional entries, you may do the following:
◦ Let me know you follow my blog
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◦ Share this giveaway through Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or email
Be sure and leave a comment letting me know what you have done to earn additional entries.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and ends Sunday, May 11 at midnight CST. The winner will be drawn and announced on Monday, May 12. Good luck!!
The winner is…
16 Apr
The name drawn in the Murder Simply Brewed giveaway was:
Amyc
Congratulations, Amy!
Thank you all for visiting, commenting, and sharing this giveaway. I appreciate every comment and hope you will join me again. I love sharing great books and have many more giveaways planned!
Author Interview and GIVEAWAY with Vannetta Chapman
11 Apr
I am so excited to share this interview, along with the opportunity to win a copy of Murder Simply Brewed! I shared my thoughts of Murder Simply Brewed on Wednesday’s post.
Welcome, Vannetta Chapman!
Murder Simply Brewed is set in an Amish Artisan Village. What inspired this unique setting?
When I visited Middlebury for research, I stayed at the Essenhaus. It’s a lovely setting, and the “village” includes an inn, restaurant, bakery and several shops. The manager allowed me to interview him, and the rest — well, it went together easily.
You can visit them online at http://www.essenhaus.com/index.php
In Murder Simply Brewed, which character most interested you while you were writing? Why?
I could relate to both Hannah and Amber. Hannah is young and impressionable and full of life and energy. She’s a sweet girl. She’s also very bright. So many experiences are ahead of her (falling in love, marrying, starting a family) and she’s eagerly anticipating them all. It’s a time of life that I think we can all look back on and remember fondly. Hannah is older, and while she’s very happy in her work her love life is non-existent. In fact, she doesn’t even have very many friends because she’s so busy. THAT too is something most of us can relate to. I loved putting these two women together.
Did you encounter any surprises while you were writing Murder Simply Brewed?
Yes! One character, Preston, did NOT act like he was supposed to. I had envisioned him as this quasi dangerous, homeless man. He became one of my favorite characters.
Just for fun, please share 3 random facts we might not know about you.
- I’m afraid of tall bridges (the kind you drive on that go way up high in the sky).
- I have a new shelter dog named Phoebe. She’s a yellow lab and I adore her.
- I live in a small town of 6,000.
What can we look forward to next in the Amish Village Mystery series?
Murder Tightly Knit It is a fun, fun story and once again Hannah and Amber are called on to solve a mystery. This time, the federal government is involved. Oh my! But God’s grace is evident throughout as my characters learn that no problem or danger or incident is too big for God to use to his glory.
Thank you so much, Vannetta, for taking the time to answer these questions!
Thanks for having me! I’m happy to give away a copy of Murder Simply Brewed to one commenter with a U.S. address. Since this book takes place in a coffee shop, how about we share our favorite summertime drink? 🙂
GIVEAWAY!
To enter, please leave a comment and answer Vannetta’s question, “What is your favorite summertime drink?” Don’t forget to include your email address!
To earn additional entries, you may do the following:
◦ Let me know you follow my blog
◦ Sign up to follow my blog if you are not a follower
◦ Share this giveaway through Facebook, Twitter, your blog, or email
Be sure and leave a comment letting me know what you have done to earn additional entries.
This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and ends Tuesday, April 15 at midnight CST. The winner will be drawn and announced on April 16. Good luck!!
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt
4 Apr
The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt begins at noon (Mountain Time Zone) on April 4, 2014 and ends on Sunday, April 6, 2014, at midnight (Mountain Time Zone). The first stop can be found here:
It Had To Be You, plus a $100 Visa Giveaway
27 Mar
It Had to be You by Susan May Warren
Blog tour information and schedule:
http://litfusegroup.com/author/swarren
Synopsis:
Eden Christiansen never imagined her role as her younger brother Owen’s cheerleader would keep her on the sidelines of her own life. Sure, it feels good to be needed, but looking after the reckless NHL rookie leaves little time for Eden to focus on her own career. She dreamed of making a name for herself as a reporter, but is stuck writing obits—and starting to fear she doesn’t have the chops to land a major story. If only someone would step up to mentor Owen . . . but she knows better than to expect help from team veteran and bad-boy enforcer Jace Jacobsen.
Jace has built his career on the infamous reputation of his aggressive behavior—on and off the ice. Now at a crossroads about his future in hockey, that reputation has him trapped. And the guilt-trip he’s getting from Eden Christiansen isn’t making things any easier. But when Owen’s carelessness leads to a career-threatening injury and Eden stumbles upon a story that could be her big break, she and Jace are thrown together . . . and begin to wonder if they belong on the same team after all.
Learn more and purchase a copy at Susan’s website.
Thoughts:
Susan May Warren is a master storyteller and has penned another fantastic story in It Had to be You!
One of my favorite things about a book series is the opportunity to really get to know the characters and become invested in their stories. I fell in love with the Christiansen family in the first book, Take a Chance on Me, and adore them even more after reading It Had to be You.
John and Ingrid Christiansen are the parents of this Deep Haven, MN family. Their beautiful love story is told in the prequel novella, I Really Do Miss Your Smile, which is included in the back of this book. I loved reading “the love story that started it all”!
Each Christiansen Family novel tells the story of one of John and Ingrid’s children. It Had to be You is Eden’s story and it opens, as each series novel does, with a letter to Eden from her mother. One quote from this emotional letter is, “You see your value only in what you bring to your siblings, your friends, your world, instead of believing in the remarkable woman you are, in the person God created.”
It Had to be You is the story of Eden’s journey to discovering the person God created her to be. Set amidst the exciting sport of hockey, this story is full of emotion, spiritual wisdom, and tender romance. I loved the endearing characters and the personal growth they experienced. Several storylines were woven through this novel, adding to its complexity and making it even richer. There were times my heart ached while I was reading and other times when it rejoiced.
I love the way Susan May Warren brings her characters to life and can’t wait to spend more time with the Christiansen family!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
Biography:
Susan May Warren is the bestselling, RITA Award-winning author of more than forty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. She served with her husband and four children as a missionary in Russia for eight years before she and her family returned home to the States. She now writes full-time as her husband runs a lodge on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota, where many of her books are set. She and her family enjoy hiking, canoeing, and being involved in their local church. Several of her critically acclaimed novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA’s Inspirational Reader’s Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction Writers Book of the Year award. Five of her books have been Christy Award finalists. In addition to her writing, Susan loves to teach and speak at women’s events about God’s amazing grace in our lives. She also runs a writing community for authors. Visit MyBookTherapy.com to learn more.
Learn more about Susan at: http://www.susanmaywarren.com
Giveaway:
Susan May Warren is celebrating the release of her newest Christiansen Family novel, It Had To Be You, with a $100 Visa cash card giveaway and offering readers a free book club kit.
One winner will receive:
- $100 Visa cash card
- Take a Chance on Me and It Had to Be You by Susan May Warren
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 29th. Winner will be announced April 1st on Susan’s blog. Also, visit her website to learn more about the It Had To Be You backstory and Susan’s free book club kit.
Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Susan’s blog on April 1st to see if you won.
Heart Wide Open, plus a GIVEAWAY
26 Mar
Heart Wide Open by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
Synopsis:
You believe in God. You’re trying to serve Him.
But do you know how to truly love Him—and let Him love you?
As a Bible-believing churchgoer, author Shellie Tomlinson harbored a secret in her good-girl heart. She longed for something more than routine faith; she wanted to love God with a genuine, all-consuming passion. So she got honest with Him: “I admit it. I don’t love you like I should, but I want to love you. Help me!”
In Heart Wide Open, Shellie invites you to answer the call of your restless heart and refuse to settle for anything less than the intimate friendship of God. Through her heartfelt and honest words, you’ll find practical inspiration to help you…
· exchange your “just enough Jesus” mindset for an all-out pursuit of Him
· put sizzle in your Bible study by asking God to show you the wonder of His Word
· trade formulaic devotions for a devoted life
Are you ready to stop struggling to make time for God and instead live every moment with God? Discover how to live with your heart wide open.
Thoughts:
Shellie Rushing Tomlinson uses her gift of words, along with her signature humor, to share her own story of seeking a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. As the cover suggests, Shellie has traded in mundane faith for an exuberant life with Jesus.
I love Shellie’s refreshing candor and her contagious exuberance! She has written a book filled with real-life experiences and overflowing with scriptural references. Heart Wide Open is a wonderful source of encouragement and is ideal for individual and group study. I also love the Bible study and discussion guide that has been included in the back of the book. It is a great aid for deeper study and examination.
Full of charm, wit, and wisdom, Heart Wide Open is a book that will inspire you!
I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, which I have given.
Biography:
Shellie and her husband, Phil, live in Lake Providence, Louisiana. They have two children and five grandchildren. Shellie is the author of “Lessons Learned on Bull Run Road”, “‘Twas the Night before the Very First Christmas”,”Southern Comfort with Shellie Rushing Tomlinson” and the Penguin Group USA release, “Suck Your Stomach In and Put Some Color On”, voted Nonfiction Finalist of 2009 by SIBA, the SIBA Independent Booksellers Alliance. “Sue Ellen’s Girl Ain’t Fat, She Just Weighs Heavy!” was released May, 2011 and subsequently nominated for the same Nonfiction Book of the Year by SIBA for 2012.
Shellie is owner and publisher of All Things Southern and the host of a radio show and weekly video segment by the same name. You can listen to Shellie’s All Things Southern LIVE Talk Show each Monday evening at 5-6 PM CST on TALK 540KMLB. The show streams LIVE and podcasts are available so everyone can join Shellie’s southern celebration!
When Shellie isn’t writing, speaking, taping her show, answering email or writing content for the next deadline, you can find her playing tennis with Dixie Belle, (the chocolate lab who thinks she is in charge of running Shellie’s life).
To learn more about Shellie, visit her website at http://www.allthingssouthern.com/.
Giveaway:
To celebrate the release of Heart Wide Open, Shellie is offering a special giveaway! This wonderful gift basket includes the following:
A beautiful wallboard inscribed with these words from the Song of Solomon, “Come and awaken love and when I find him I won’t let him go.” A beautiful coffee mug bearing this sentiment, “Heart you to the moon and back.” A Bird of Paradise heart-shaped candle A Heart Shaped Keepsake Box A Red and White Chevron Design Scarf A Heart Wide Open T-Shirt (winner to designate size) A $50 Amazon Gift Certificate And, of course, a copy of Heart Wide OpenTo enter, leave a comment below and fill out the simple online form that will allow the names to be collected from participating blogs. The winner will be drawn on April 1. This contest is open to U.S. residents only. Good luck!!
Spring Scavenger Hunt
21 MarThe Christian Authors Network is pleased to announce its first Spring Scavenger Hunt!
Enjoy meeting Christian Author Network members on their own blogs as you seek clues for the chance to win.
Grand prize: $200 in gift cards from CBD, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon, plus 29 free books, one from each participating CAN author!
2nd & 3rd Prizes: $50 Amazon or B&N or CBD gift certificate!
Catch us on this hunt beginning at Noon on Friday, 03/21/14 and ending at Midnight on Thursday, 03/27/14. Check out 29 stops, each featuring a different CAN author, many featuring additional prizes or giveaways!
*Sorry, due to international regulations and postage costs, prizes will be awarded to US residents only. Individual contests within the hunt may vary, so please read rules presented with each giveaway.
Start HERE!
IT HAD TO BE YOU $100 Visa Giveaway from Susan May Warren!
19 MarSusan May Warren is celebrating the release of her newest Christiansen Family novel, It Had To Be You, with a $100 Visa cash card giveaway and offering readers a free book club kit.
One winner will receive:
- $100 Visa cash card
- Take a Chance on Me and It Had to Be You by Susan May Warren
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on March 29th. Winner will be announced April 1st on Susan’s blog. Also, visit her website to learn more about the It Had To Be You backstory and Susan’s free book club kit.
Don’t miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Susan’s blog on April 1st to see if you won.
Spring Release Giveaway
28 FebWaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group has announced their Spring Book Giveaway!
Click the image and enter to win one of their amazing spring releases!
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