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Fall for Fiction Sale! The Rogues Trilogy
Did you know Swiss Miss makes a pumpkin spice hot chocolate mix and a peppermint hot chocolate mix? I am preferring the peppermint at the moment because it tastes like Christmas. My husband says it’s way too early to be talking like that, but just the same, a drink that tastes like Christmas makes me smile. All that to say … What better companion to a cup of hot chocolate than a book! And this week, my entire Rogues trilogy is on sale for only $.99 each on Kindle. All three will cost less than that peppermint hot chocolate mix (which was about $2 at Target). Now all you need…
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Light in the Dark: Inspirational Suspense & Thriller Multi-Book Giveaway
It’s giveaway time again! I’m excited for this lineup of inspirational suspense and thriller titles, which includes my own young adult dystopian novel, The Revisionary. Plus, included in the lineup are authors like Marji Laine, who was just on the blog as our guest last week, and one of my favorite romantic suspense authors, Robin Patchen. Together, the group of authors is giving away a huge collection of 45+ Inspirational Mysteries & Thrillers to two winners! Plus, the Grand Prize winner gets a new eReader. The contest runs through May 5. Enter the giveaway by clicking here 👉bit.ly/InspyMysteries-Apr21 Happy reading! ~ Kristen
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You Want to Know these 21 Lessons for Life & Ministry
Sometimes, a book truly helps us to be better people and followers of Jesus. Tom Lane’s book, Tested and Approved: 21 Lessons for Life and Ministry, is one. It’s not a “self-help” book but rather a “soul-help” book. The lessons he breaks down reorient our perspectives so that we can be most effective in our callings. His message is approachable and oh so relevant for our daily lives, whether we are in ministry or pursuing our passions elsewhere. Since I’m not in full-time ministry, I’ll be sharing some of the practical personal takeaways that stood out to me as a writer and educator. Keep reading to find out how you…
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She Walked Before Us: Book Review & Giveaway!
Oh friends, I am so excited to share this book with you. She Walked Before Us by Jill Eileen Smith is a beautiful blend of biblical fiction and non-fiction, and I honestly haven’t read anything quite like it before. If you’re looking for a Bible study that will inspire and challenge you, look no further. About the Book Smith’s book is part Bible study, part biography, and part fiction. She examines the lives of twelve women from the Old Testament and breaks the chapters into sections. Some parts encourage the reader to imagine what these women’s lives might have been like, and other parts examine the biblical record or what…
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Fall in Love with YA Fiction
Happy first day of October! I’m pinching myself over here, because Florida actually feels like fall right now. This morning was in the 60s! Northern friends, just humor me here. That’s a big deal for Florida. What better time of year to “fall” in love with fiction? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the pun!) I’m excited to share that my young adult dystopian trilogy, The Rogues, is on sale from October 1 through 5 for only $.99 on Kindle! The Rogues trilogy blends suspense, science fiction, and American history into a saga that offers hope through a rediscovery of heritage. One reader said: “I’ve read my fair share of dystopian fiction, Christian…
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Win a Kindle Fire! Go Places Giveaway
Last month, I went to Egypt. This month, I’ve got a trip booked to Sudan. Not in real life. In books. I confess. My husband James and I very much wanted to travel extensively in real life this year. Our bucket list destination later this fall was going to be Paris. We planned to check off some of the typical places like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe as well as Monet’s gardens and maybe Versaille. But we also wanted to explore some lesser-known but no-less-breathtaking places like Mont Saint-Michel. Since currently all Americans are banned from traveling to Europe and new Covid19 cases are soaring, it’s looking…
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The Rogues Trilogy Book Sale! Christmas in July Keeps Getting Better.
Christmas in July keeps getting better! Earlier this week, I shared about the multi-author giveaway I’m taking part in. Now, I’m excited to announce that my entire Rogues trilogy is on sale for $.99 each on Kindle. Maybe I’m guilty of overusing the word excited, but go ahead, just ask my husband how excited I get about deals. After our last visit to Khols and my semi-gloating on the 80% markdowns I’d snagged, James laughed and said, “You’re practically making money!” Thank you. My point exactly. Well, I’m not making money on this sale, and that’s fine by me. As an author and avid reader, I enjoy finding book deals…
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Christmas in July Multi-Author Giveaway
Hey, friends! If you live in Florida (or anywhere in the south), you don’t need me to tell you that the weather is hot. If you’re wishing for cooler weather, I can’t help you. But I can bring the next best thing … a Christmas in July book giveaway! In partnership with Celebrate Lit, I’m including a free Kindle copy of The Revisionary in this month’s multi-author giveaway. About The Revisionary Summer is 2149 is anything but steamy. In fact, it’s ice cold, and the political climate, even colder. However, nineteen-year-old Portia blazes forward in her plan to rescue her brother from his satellite exile the only way she knows how: by…
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Author Chat with Morgan L. Busse on her Ravenwood Saga
Last year, I discovered Morgan as an author when both our novels were finalists in the 2019 Selah Awards for Speculative Fiction. Her Mark of the Raven later took first place (so well-deserved). The Ravenwood Saga has made her my new favorite fantasy author, and today, it is my absolute pleasure to welcome her as a guest to the blog! In this interview, you can catch her heart for writing, for her readers, and for “the Light.” Q: What prompted you to write this fantasy series? All of my books start with a scene that I see in my head. For The Ravenwood series, I saw a young woman assassin…
