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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…
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Author Chat with Alyssa Roat & Hope Bolinger on Their New Release, Picture Imperfect
Have you ever met someone who has accomplished so much in such a short time? That description comes to mind with Alyssa Roat and Hope Bolinger. This dynamic duo has co-authored several books and written individually as well. Although I haven’t had the privilege of meeting them in person, I’ve been following their writing journey for a few years. It’s my absolute delight to introduce Alyssa and Hope today as they talk about their new contemporary romance, Picture Imperfect. Welcome to the blog! What is one random fact about yourselves that not many people know? Hope: I once swam with sharks in Ecuador. They’re quite docile around there. It’s the…
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Author Chat with Mark Wainwright & Giveaway for Middle-Grade Readers
Just because school is in session doesn’t mean our students shouldn’t read anything but textbooks. As a teacher, I believe that providing young adults with exemplary extra-curricular reading sets them up for success as life-long learners. For my friends with middle-grade readers, this post is for you! I’m grateful to know author Mark Wainwright and be able to recommend his new book, Trapped in a Hot Air Balloon. Keep reading to learn more about Mark, why the young readers in your home might love this story, and how to enter to win a copy. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this project began? My…
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The Growing Season: Giveaway and Book Review
Happy October, friends! I am so pleased to welcome this delightful month with a new book and giveaway you won’t want to miss. I had the pleasure of meeting author Sarah Philpott a few years back at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writer’s Conference when both our books won Selah awards. Now, Sarah has a new release called The Growing Season, a compilation of “down-on-the-farm devotions” for each month of the year. Each devotion reflects biblical truth presented in the growing seasons of farm life, experienced through her eyes. Read on to learn more about The Growing Season and how you can enter to win your own copy. About The…
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Author Chat with DiAnn Mills on her New Release, Trace of Doubt
Today’s guest is not only an award-winning novelist several times over, but she is also a godly mentor who has invested in writers (including me) at conferences. It is my absolute pleasure to introduce DiAnn Mills, who joins us today to share about her new romantic suspense novel, Trace of Doubt. Q: I’m so excited to talk about your new novel Trace of Doubt. Would you share what inspired you to write this story or how this story began? The idea of sacrificial love intrigued me. How high or low would a person venture to protect someone they loved? The what-if nestled in my heart and mind. Add suspense and…
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Book Blitz & Giveaway for Tempest by C. J. Campbell
Speculative fiction and fantasy readers, this one is for you. C. J. Campbell hails from beautiful Ireland, and I don’t know another author better equipped to spin an epic fantasy involving Irish mythology. Today, I’m excited to take part in a blog blitz for Tempest and share a giveaway with you! Read on to learn more about this story, its gifted author, my personal review, and the giveaway opportunity. About Tempest To unearth the truth, she must embrace the legend within.For eighteen-year-old Lexi, freedom is a luxury. She’s spent her life evading capture for a genetic gift that feels more like a curse. Her bulletproof immunity and monstrous disfigurement is of…
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Author Chat with Morgan L. Busse on Her New Steampunk Adventure, Secrets in the Mist
I am thrilled to welcome Morgan L. Busse back to the blog! She is one of my favorite speculative fiction authors, so the minute I saw an advance reader opportunity for her next release, I applied. This story is a hold-on-and-don’t-let-go adventure, and I’m craving the sequel. Read on to learn more about Morgan and her new steampunk novel, Secrets in the Mist. Q: What is one random fact about yourself that not many people know? All right, this is really random and somewhat strange: I don’t like food touching my lips when I eat. Seriously. I try to open my mouth big enough so I can take a bite…
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Author Chat with Christine F. Perry on Her Allegory, How I Met Peace
I first met Christine F. Perry at the Florida Christian Writer’s Conference (FCWC) several years ago, and we’ve stayed in touch. What a joy it is to celebrate her upcoming release (coming this August)! Please join me in welcoming Christine to the blog today as she shares about her allegory, How I Met Peace. Q: Your premise for How I Met Peace reminds me a little of Pilgrim’s Progress. Are there any parallels between the two? I had not thought of this story in light of Pilgrim’s Progress although that is one of the most well-known allegories. Having said that, I do believe that there are parallels. One being that…
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We Love Our Readers Sweepstakes
Have you finished your summer reading list, and are you looking for something new? Take advantage of this summer special! My publisher, Write Integrity Press, is hosting a sweepstakes and sale you won’t want to miss. Now through July 21, you can enter to win this prize pack: over a dozen books a free Amazon Fire 8 a $50 Amazon gift card Click here to enter the contest. Plus, all these titles are on sale for only $.99 on Kindle. I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know several of my fellow Write Integrity Press authors, and these gals are gifted writers. I hope you’ll find some titles in your…
