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Author Chat with Carrie Walker on her Debut Novel, Emma’s Hero
Carrie Walker is a fellow author with Mountain Brook Ink publishing, and I have so much enjoyed getting to know her over the last few months as she prepared to launch her debut novel. Well, the wait is finally over, and Emma’s Hero is now available. I hope you enjoy this interview with Carrie and check out this sweet and inspiring story. Q: When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? I’ve always loved reading and kinda had that “maybe I’ll write a book someday” in the back of my mind, but I never felt the call to write until the seed of this story was…
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Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Book Review & Giveaway
As the mom of a toddler, this title immediately caught my eye. Daily, I pray that my young son will come to know the Lord from a young age and walk with Him all the days of his life. This decision will be completely his, but how can I model for him why following Jesus makes all the difference in the world? This is the type of question the author of this book seeks to answer. My Thoughts on Raising Kids to Follow Christ Lee Ann Manini grabbed my attention from the start with this visual: Imagine being in heaven looking for your kids and not finding them there. What…
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We Love Our Readers Multi-Author Giveaway
Hello, Readers! Valentine’s Day is almost here, and I wanted to take a moment to tell all my readers how grateful I am for your love and support. In light of this, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you. Here is your chance to win 45 books, including a Kindle copy of Hold Your Breath, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s We Love Our Readers Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/28cdb/2024-we-love-our-readers-multi-author The giveaway is going on now through February 18. Happy reading! Kristen
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Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, Strength for All Seasons
Life has more than the four seasons we use to mark the passage of time. As the mom of a young toddler, I feel as though I have already experienced so many new seasons: from fresh baby snuggles to actually playing outside with my boy and watching the wonder on his face as he discovers new experiences. All those milestones–from sitting to crawling to babbling to walking to attempting to talk–are just the tip of the iceberg of the seasons motherhood presents. As I’m learning, each one brings its joys and its challenges. My friend and gifted author Julie Lavender wrote a book to encourage women in all seasons of…
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Merry Christmas Readers Multi-Author Giveaway
Hello, Readers! Merry Christmas! I am so thankful for your support this year, especially as I launched a new book, and wanted to do something special for you for Christmas. I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity and several other authors to put a giveaway together just for you this Christmas season! Here is your chance to win 40+ books or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Merry Christmas Giveaway. Included in the giveaway is a Kindle copy of Take My Hand, book one in my Crossroads Suspense series. The wintry cover is a perfect fit for a Christmas giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/27ff1/2023-merry-christmas-readers The giveaway…
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Cyber Monday Book Sale for the Family
If you’re like me, holiday shopping from the comfort of home is a convenient blessing. Cyber Monday is in full swing, and I’m so happy to share that seven of my six books are on sale at the same time for only $.99 on Kindle. I’ve organized them by category, and I hope you’ll grab some copies for the bookworms in your family (or for yourself). Women’s Romantic Suspense Take My Hand is on sale for the first time ever. It’s been hovering around the top 10 mark in all of its Amazon categories, which has been so fun to see. Get your copy here. Young Adult Dystopian My Rogues…
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Mistakes Aren’t the End of the Story
Searching for love in all the wrong places. Scarred from the past. Damaged goods. Those phrases describe how Jayna’s story begins in Hold Your Breath. Her story was uncomfortable to write at times, and yet I felt compelled to write it for the reader who relates to Jayna: someone who feels “less than” and needs to know her true worth. That true worth is what private investigator Liam Bracken tries to help Jayna see as he points her to the One who redeems and restores. Liam reminds me of the person Jesus describes in Matthew 25:35-36. “…for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you…
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Happy Release Day to Hold Your Breath
I’ve been holding my breath, waiting to share this story with you all, but no longer!! Today is the official book birthday for Hold Your Breath, and I would be so thrilled if you would order your copy. It’s available in paperback and Kindle, with an Audible version coming in the months ahead. To help celebrate, my publisher Mountain Brook Ink will be putting Take My Hand, the first book in my Crossroads Suspense series, on sale through November 11 (so be watching for that)! Even if you’ve already read book one, these Christian romantic suspense books would make a great gift for your family and friends. Thank you so…
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Book Trailer for Hold Your Breath
In less than one month, Hold Your Breath releases. If you want a glimpse of what the story is all about, enjoy this book trailer. I am so excited for the advance feedback I’m receiving about the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series. Here’s what some reviewers are saying so far: “If you enjoy books by Lynette Eason and Colleen Coble, you will love this book!” BookBub reviewer “I almost felt like I was holding my breath at times; the suspense kept intensifying.” BookBub reviewer “This is a ‘can’t-put-it-down’ kind of book!” – BookBub reviewer BookBub reviewer Have you preordered your copy yet? Hold Your Breath is available in…
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Fall for Fiction Giveaway from Your Favorite Authors
Who else is happy for fall to finally be here? Some of my author friends and I are celebrating with a giveaway. You can win either a paperback or Kindle copy (author’s choice) of our recent or upcoming releases. There are several ways to enter, and I hope you’ll take advantage of them all. Who knows? Maybe you’ll meet your next favorite author in the process! Learn a little about each recent release. Hold Your Breath by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell The end justifies the means—or does it? Serial dater and travel blogger Jayna Scott lands a dream assignment in Bimini, Bahamas at Mario Delgado’s resort. But after she falls hard…
