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Christian and Inspirational Reads Giveaway
Now here’s a giveaway I wish I could enter! The Christian and Inspirational Reads Giveaway features several authors who are on my reading list, including Nicole Zasowski (What If It’s Wonderful), Katie Powner (A Flicker of Light), and Robin Patchen (Glimmer in the Darkness). Plus, the winners will receive copies of my Christian dystopian novel, The Revisionary. These two winners will receive a huge collection of Christian and inspirational reads from 50+ authors, and the Grand Prize winner gets a new eReader. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉 https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/april-2022/christian-inspirational-reads/. The contest ends April 20, 2022. Happy reading and happy (almost) Easter! ~ Kristen
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New Suspense Short Story: Vote for Your Favorite Cover!
Next month, I’m releasing a new free story that I’m calling a “suspense short” to my newsletter subscribers. If you haven’t already subscribed, take a minute to join my newsletter to be the first to receive the story! Right now, you’ll receive my current novella just for signing up. Set in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, this new suspense short introduces you to the location of my upcoming romantic suspense novel, releasing in December. You can learn more about that project in a previous post, and I’ll be sharing more about it soon. Here’s a preview of this short story: Her diploma has barely begun to collect dust when Tori Bones’ career falls…
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Author Chat with Darlene L. Turner on her New Release, Safe House Exposed
My reader friends, you are in for a treat. Darlene L. Turner is a fellow romantic suspense author with a new release! I am counting down the days until the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference where I will have the opportunity to meet her in person, but for now, I’m thrilled for her to share a little about herself and her new book, Safe House Exposed. When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer? Darlene: Shortly after I picked up my first Nancy Drew book! My love of mystery and writing started then and I began writing my own version – the “Mindy Dobson” series.…
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Light in the Dark: Inspirational Suspense Sweepstakes
Welcome to March! We’re kicking off the new month with another giveaway opportunity. I’ve teamed up with over 50 authors to give away a huge collection of Inspirational Mysteries and Thrillers to two winners! The First Place winner receives copies of all our novels, including a Kindle copy of my dystopian suspense novel The Revisionary, plus books from best-selling, faith-based authors like Christy Barritt, Hope Callaghan, and D.L. Wood. Oh, and did I mention the Grand Prize winner gets a brand new eReader? Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉 https://www.booksweeps.com/giveaway/february-2022/inspy-mystery-thrillers/. The contest ends on Wednesday, March 9. May the odds be ever in your favor! ~ Kristen
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We Love Our Readers Multi-Author Giveaway
I’m so thankful for your love and support through the year! This Valentine’s season, as my gift to you, I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity to do a giveaway where you can win the first-place prize of over 45 books, including a Kindle copy of my young adult dystopian novel, The Revolutionary. The grand prize is a $500 Amazon gift card to buy books you love to build up that TBR pile! Be sure to enter Celebrate Lit’s 4th Annual We Love Our Readers Giveaway going on now through February 19. Enter here: https://promosimple.com/ps/15bf6/2022-we-love-our-readers-multi-author All the best, ~ Kristen
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I Love You, Mom: Author Chat, Book Review & Giveaway
When most people think of Valentine’s Day, they think of romantic love. While the love between a husband and wife should absolutely be celebrated, Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to express love to the other people God has placed in our lives as well. Today, I’m thrilled to share about Blythe Daniel’s and Helen McIntosh’s new book called I Love You, Mom. This mother-daughter duo penned beautiful affirmations of love and expressions of encouragement for the moms in our lives. Please join me today in welcoming them to the blog for a special interview! Author Chat with Blythe Daniel & Helen McIntosh Q: What inspired you to write this book…
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How Readers Can Participate in Release Day Preparation
Hello, my favorite readers! I know many of us just finished taking down our Christmas decorations and don’t even want to think about pulling them out again in ten months, but yes, I’m going to talk about December today. The good news is that no trees or tinsel are involved. December 5, 2022 is the scheduled release day for Take My Hand, the first book in my new romantic suspense series. In case you missed this book announcement, you can read about the story here. Today, I want to share with you some pre-release projects I have in the works and ways that you can participate. #1: A New Free…
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Author Chat with Julie Lavender on Her Book, Children’s Bible Stories for Bedtime
I am so excited to welcome my friend Julie Lavender back to the blog! Last year, she shared about her book, 365 Ways to Love Your Child, and today, she’s talking about her new book to help children discover God’s love for them through Bible bedtime stories. If you have a child ages 4-8, this book would be a perfect way to start off the New Year in God’s Word. When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? Julie: I don’t have one of those fun stories like so many of my writer friends, the ones who knew from the time they were a little kid that…
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Merry Christmas Multi-Author Giveaway
Merry Christmas, Readers and Friends! I have loved getting to spend another year with you on the blog and am so thankful for you and your support. As my last post of 2021, I want to share a special giveaway with you. I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity to do a giveaway where you can win a $500 Amazon gift card or over 45+ books, including an e-book copy of The Revisionary. The giveaway is going on now through December 18. Enter the giveaway here: https://promosimple.com/ps/13033/2021-merry-christmas-readers Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas! ~ Kristen
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2021 Gift Ideas for Book Lovers
So many books, so little time! Am I the only one pinching myself that 2021 is coming to a close? I don’t think so. Last year, I recapped some of my favorite reads of the year, and I’d like to continue that tradition. Here are my top reads for 2021, and maybe you’ll find the perfect gift for the book lover in your life among them. If I featured the book or author on the blog, I’m hyperlinking back to that post so you can learn more if you’re interested. Speculative Fiction This year offered some outstanding new releases in speculative fiction, including the first book in a new duology…
