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Join the Cover Reveal for Hold Your Breath
Can you believe we are less than a month to the cover reveal for Hold Your Breath, the second book in my Crossroads Suspense series? As a mama of a pre-toddler who is becoming increasingly mobile, I’d love your help sharing the cover! What does it involve? First, sign up (so I have your email and can send you the cover and all the details you’ll need for the reveal). Then, on August 31, share the cover online and with your friends. You can simply use one of my pre-designed graphics that I will provide or create your own if you’re feeling image savvy. I’ll be sharing a separate application for the official…
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Hold Your Breath: Crossroads Suspense Book 2 Coming Soon!
I’m excited to share that book 2 in my Crossroads Suspense series releases November 7 of this year! Hold Your Breath is the sequel to Take My Hand but also a standalone story. If you fell in love with Kaley and Reef from Take My Hand, you’ll enjoy seeing their budding relationship as secondary characters in Hold Your Breath. This story, however, features Liam Bracken from book one and a new character named Jayna Scott, a travel blogger and serial dater who can’t outrun her mistakes but must learn how to redeem them. From the Back Cover: The end justifies the means—or does it? Serial dater and travel blogger Jayna…
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Inspirational Fiction and Nonfiction Giveaway
Summer officially begins this week, so now is the perfect time for a book giveaway! And do I have the giveaway for you: I’ve teamed up with 40+ authors to give away a huge collection of inspirational fiction and nonfiction books to 2 winners. Oh, and did I mention the grand prize winner gets a new eReader? You can win my novel Take My Hand, plus books from authors like Sara Davison and Kathy Harris. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉 https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/june23-win-a-bundle-of-inspirational-fiction-non-fiction/. The giveaway ends June 28, 2023. Happy summer reading! ~ Kristen
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10 Opportunities to Read to Your Little One Every Day
As my little boy grows older each month, I love introducing him to new books and curling up with him on the couch to read his favorites a few times before bed. But often, time is scarce, and our reading time, shorter than I’d like. That’s why I asked my friend, fellow boy mom, and author Ashley L. Jones to share her tips on reading to littles. I trust you’ll find something helpful here. Post by Ashley L. Jones As an author and avid reader, I know the power of books. Books can tell us about ourselves and the world we live in, or they can transport us to another…
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Take My Hand: Now Available in Audio!
Do you listen to audiobooks? I’m so thrilled that Take My Hand is now available in audio format on Audible and narrated by the talented Sarah Rogers. Working with her was such a joy, and her voices for the characters fit so well. Perhaps my favorite is her interpretation of my villain, Val. It’s so good she gave me goosebumps! I’d love for you to take a listen and let me know what you think! Hop over to Amazon to get your audiobook copy now. Happy listening! ~ Kristen
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A Mother’s Day Gift You’ll Love to Give: I Love You, Mom by Blythe Daniel and Helen McIntosh
The day my sweet baby boy says, “Mama” for the first time, I’m probably going to form a puddle of joyful tears. For now, I’ll settle for his happy vocalizing. Words have power, don’t they? Yet we often take for granted how precious they are. The simple words, “I love you,” can make such an impact. That’s why I think today’s featured book is one you will love to give this Mother’s Day. Last year, I introduced you to Blythe Daniel’s and Helen McIntosh’s book called I Love You, Mom. This year, I’m so happy to be sharing it with you again in time for Mother’s Day. This mother-daughter duo…
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Do The Thing: Book Review & Giveaway
I’ve been following Rebecca George on Instagram for some time and waiting for her book Do The Thing to finally become available. As those of us in the publishing world know, book publishing is a multi-year journey, but I am so excited for her message to now be in readers’ hands. My Thoughts on Do The Thing As a new mom, my time is short and energy is limited, but I craved finding moments to dive into this gem. Rebecca’s message is for us “go-getters” whose dreams and goals excite us–but also sometimes steal our sleep and peace. Her message on fighting comparison especially hit home, as the writing industry…
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Hop into Spring Multi-Author Giveaway
Are you gearing up for spring? I am, and I’m excited to feel the warmer weather. With that in mind, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that spring TBR pile. Here’s your chance to win 40 books, including a Kindle copy of my young adult dystopian novel, The Revisionary, or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Hop into Spring Giveaway. Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/2430f/2023-hop-into-spring The giveaway is going on now through March 18. Happy reading! ~ Kristen
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Author Chat with Shannon Cook on Her Debut Children’s Book, I Made the Earth
As a new mom, I appreciate quality children’s books. My favorites are ones that rhyme (because my baby boy loves the repeated sounds), have creative illustrations that capture his attention, have an actual storyline I can appreciate, and teach a lesson. Shannon’s new children’s book, I Made the Earth, does all the above. I have so much enjoyed getting to know Shannon at the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writer’s Conference over the years, and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you to her today. Enjoy this author chat with Shannon! Q: What made you want to write a children’s book about Earth Day from a biblical perspective? In our…
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Book Review: For the Weary Life Traveler by Christine F. Perry
Traveling is something my husband and I love to do, and we’re excited to introduce our baby boy to our favorite places as he grows up. However, not all travel is smooth-sailing, and sometimes, plans gone wrong can leave us feeling weary. When I read Christine F. Perry’s title for her latest release, it immediately resonated with me due to my own passion for travel and ensuing misadventures … like the time in Sicily where our rental car died at five in the morning, the back-up train never showed up, and then my debit card wouldn’t work for the taxi driver. Praise God my friend and I both made our…
