Book Review Blog

I am a member of the Thomas Nelson blog bunch!

2012-01-27T06:16:00.000-07:00

It's a new promotional effort by the publisher. Check it out! Here is the button. Click to go to the Thomas Nelson site.

Do you live South of Tucson, Arizona?

2012-01-25T11:20:00.000-07:00

You may want to stop in Sierra Vista, AZ on Feb 11, 2012 and check this out. MEMOIR TO MYSTERIES SATURDAY: 10a.m.- 4p.m. FEBRUARY 11, 2012 Sierra Vista Library Mona Bishop Room 3020 East Tacoma Street Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Directions: Hwy 10 South Exit #302- Hwy 90 south Take 90 Business loop to the left Take Coronado Blvd to the right Take Tacoma to the left Library is on the

My review of Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

2012-01-24T23:46:00.000-07:00

About the book: An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life--until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows into the kind of love that leaves Savannah waiting for John to finish his tour of duty, and John wanting to settle down with the woman who has captured his heart. But 9/11 changes

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away Cherry Blossom Capers!

2012-01-22T20:26:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win simply post a comment about mysteries. Do you like them? I was hoping to review this book before this giveaway but it hasn't arrived yet. Go ahead and enter. I'll select a winner using the Randomizer program next Sunday. Have a great week! About the book: Encounter mystery, mayhem, and murder near Washington, DC, alongside four professional females. White House

My review of The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano

2012-01-22T09:46:00.001-07:00

About the book: A prime number can only be divided by itself or by one-it never truly fits with another. Alice and Mattia, both "primes," are misfits who seem destined to be alone. Haunted by childhood tragedies that mark their lives, they cannot reach out to anyone else. When Alice and Mattia meet as teenagers, they recognize in each other a kindred, damaged spirit. But the mathematically

My review of The Jerk Magnet by Melody Carlson

2012-01-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

About the book: When Chelsea Martin's future stepmother helps her transform from gawky and geeky into the hottest girl at her new school, Chelsea is pretty sure it's the best thing that ever happened to her. But her hot new look has a downside. She's attracting lots of guys who all have one thing in common: they're jerks. And stealing the attention of all the guys in school doesn't endear her to

My review/endorsement of Walks Alone by Sandi Rog

2012-01-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

About the book: A Cheyenne warrior bent on vengeance. A pioneer woman bent on fulfilling a dream. Until their paths collide. After fleeing her abusive uncle, Anna is determined to reach the city of her dreams. But White Eagle and his fierce warriors take her prisoner. Anna attempts a harrowing escape, but her savage captor is determined to have her at all costs and forces her to be his wife.

Now I'm giving away Firethorn by Ronie Kendig

2012-01-15T17:25:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win this book, simply post a comment that answers this question... Do you enjoy military thrillers and covert operations books, and if so, why? I'll go first. I read Ronie's first book and it was crazy good and non-stop action. If this book is even half as good as the one I read, then it will be awesome. I never got a copy of this particular book to review, or I'd post

My review of The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks.

2012-01-14T18:19:00.000-07:00

About the book: Seventeen year-old Veronica “Ronnie” Miller’s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she remains angry and alienated from her parents, especially her father… until her mother decides it would be in everyone’s best interest if she spent the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie

My review of Coming Home by Stacy Hawkins Adams

2012-01-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

About the book: Brent had cheated on Dayna and coldly said goodbye to her seven long years ago---dashing her hopes of having children or growing old with the love of her life. Working hard to make herself successful as a hospital executive, Dayna has moved on, finding comfort in a new dating relationship with a faith-filled colleague, Warren. But when Brent resurfaces on her doorstep at just

My review of Organized Grime by Christy Barritt

2012-01-09T20:05:00.000-07:00

About the book: Gabby St. Claire knows how to clean up scum. She can get blood out of carpet, pick shattered bones from plaster, and clean up other less-than-enticing fluids from nearly any surface. St. Claire also knows how to clean up another kind of scum— the scum of the earth. Crime scene cleaner and wannabe forensic investigator Gabby St. Claire knows her best friend, Sierra, isn’t guilty

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick! (with bonus review)

2012-01-08T07:17:00.000-07:00

About the book: The arrival of Michael Bowen's bride, married sight unseen by proxy, sends the rancher reeling. With her trousers, cowboy hat and rifle, she looks like a female outlaw—not the genteel lady he corresponded with for months. He's been hoodwinked into marriage with the wrong woman! Selina Farleigh Bowen loved Michael's letters, even if she couldn't read them herself. A friend read

My review of Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

2012-01-03T17:45:00.001-07:00

About the book: As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus

Voting for the Grace Awards has now begun!

2012-01-02T08:29:00.001-07:00

Copy and paste the template below into an email and send it to: graceawards@aol.com (The template is in BOLD type below.) I've had five books release in 2011 that are eligible, so if you loved them feel free to nominate them. To remind you of the titles, they are... Letting Go, First Response, In Sheep's Clothing, When Love Collides, and Their Separate Ways... CRITERIA FOR NOVELS:

January 2012 New Releases

2012-01-01T23:49:00.000-07:00

January 2012 New Releases Just click on the link to find out what is coming out this month from American Christian Fiction Writers members.

New giveaway! Enter for a chance to win The Attache by David Bond.

2012-01-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

About the book: Jessie Weaver narrowly escapes the North Tower on 9/11 and sets out to find her destiny. She owes her life to a man, and his tattered attaché. Zach Brenner believes he is doing something productive for once by going to Iraq as a private contractor, but ends up losing his eyesight. Jessie is convinced the attaché is her link to a man she believes she could love. But when she

Out of Time - my latest book video trailer.

2012-01-01T23:13:00.000-07:00

This novel will be releasing in June 2012 through Desert Breeze Publishing, so stop back later to see the cover and read the description. They will probably be posted in May.

My top fiction list for 2011!

2012-01-01T20:10:00.003-07:00

A Heart Revealed by Julie Lessman (Revell) Delirium by Lauren Oliver (Harper Collins) Dry As Rain by Gina Holmes (Tyndale) Rise by Stefne Miller (Tate) Blue Skies Tomorrow by Sarah Sundin (Revell) The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory (Simon & Schuster) The Gift by Bryan Litfin (Moody) A Reluctant Queen by Joan Wolf (Thomas Nelson) Falling Through Ice by Carolyn Heubner

My review of To Dance Once More by Sherri Wilson Johnson

2011-12-28T18:26:00.000-07:00

About the book: All Lydia wants is to travel the world before she has to settle down with a husband. But she may not have that choice anymore. April 1886. Debutante Lydia Jane Barrington lives a carefree, protected existence on Live Oaks Plantation in Florida. But while her sisters happily learn the traditional tasks of women and talk of courting, Lydia dreams of adventure and independence.

Grace Awards are a coming...

2011-12-27T20:50:00.001-07:00

Grace Awards... expanding the tent pegs of Christian Fiction. (that's a great motto!) Here's what you need to know for now... The Grace Awards is reader driven. That means in the first round readers vote for novels in five categories: Women’s Fiction (serious women’s issues, can have humor and/or suspense elements). Contemporary Romance/Historical Romance (the primary element is love/

Is this cool, or what? I loved this magazine. So much good stuff here!

2011-12-27T12:52:00.001-07:00

Click on the picture to read more!

My review of The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck by Kathleen Y'Barbo

2011-12-26T16:24:00.000-07:00

About the book: Unlikely romance is sometimes just an inconvenient marriage away... Charlotte Beck may be entering adulthood, but she can’t seem to keep to her stubborn, independent spirit from bucking social protocol. Fed up with her behavior, Charlotte’s father Daniel pressures her to settle into a nice marriage despite knowing she is set on going to college. Then Daniel sees Charlotte with

New giveaway! Enter for a chance to win The Chair by James L. Rubart

2011-12-25T19:53:00.002-07:00

To enter for a chance to win a copy of this book simply post a comment about the coolest gift you got this year for Christmas. I know...it's unrelated, but I'm curious, okay? About the book: If someone gave you a chair and said it was made by Jesus Christ, would you believe them? When an elderly lady shows up in Corin Roscoe's antiques store and gives him a chair she claims was crafted by

My review of Washed Under the Waves (Children of the King, book 1) by Gloria Clover

2011-12-24T14:50:00.000-07:00

About the book: A prince in disguise. An unknown island. Tsunami. Political coup. Pirates with lasers. And true love. In the future, when the King sends out his children to reclaim the lost lands, Prince Geoffrey Athan D’Ambrose quests to Undae Island, the smallest of all lands in its archipelago. Top of his class and eager to prove his worth, Athan chafes at the need to be disguised as a

My "lucky" 13 favorite novels this year and why I loved them.

2011-12-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

This is going to be tough, because I have to select from my favorite fiction list which had 38 of the over 130 books I've read so far this year. (I've started a bunch of books I never finished.) Most of these books are available as e-books also, so if you need to do some last minute shopping or just want to treat yourself to a great story over the holidays, check these out! Anyway, without

My review of Rise by Stefne Miller. Fantastic love story!

2011-12-23T18:59:00.001-07:00

About the book: "I’d come to a place of realizing that even if only for a time, Attie’s existence was heavily dependent upon my ability to protect her and shine light in her direction. At the same time, I had to give her enough room to live her own life. I also knew the connection was fragile and that as I navigated the space just outside her world, if her life were to start to spin out of

THE BORROWED BOOK: Weekly Drawing

2011-12-23T18:06:00.000-07:00

THE BORROWED BOOK: Weekly Drawing: It's fun Friday at The Borrowed Book , and you have several chances to win a copy of my latest and greatest novel. Here's how - instead of leaving a comment, leave the time it took you to... NOTE: Please do NOT enter the drawing by commenting here. Click on the link to go to the Borrowed Book to enter.

My review of The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson

2011-12-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

About the book: An unthinkable danger. An unexpected choice.Annabel, once the daughter of a wealthy merchant, is trapped in indentured servitude to Lord Ranulf, a recluse who is rumored to be both terrifying and beastly. Her circumstances are made even worse by the proximity of Lord Ranulf's bailiff---a revolting man who has made unwelcome advances on Annabel in the past.Believing that life in a

My review of Dry as Rain by Gina Holmes

2011-12-19T19:10:00.000-07:00

About the book: Behind every broken vow lies a broken heart. When Eric and Kyra Yoshida first met, they thought their love would last forever. But like many marriages, theirs has gradually crumbled, one thoughtless comment and misunderstanding at a time, until the ultimate betrayal pushes them beyond reconciliation. Though Eric longs to reunite with Kyra, the only woman he has truly loved, he

New giveaway! Enter for a chance to win Love Finds You in Folly Beach, South Carolina by Loree Lough

2011-12-18T17:29:00.001-07:00

For a chance to enter the contest to win this book simply answer this question... would you go to the beach for Christmas vacation even if it meant leaving the snow and the fireside behind? Just curious. Have fun! About the book: When marine biologist Holly Leonard agrees to help Parker Brant write a book on giant sea turtles, she expects a charming and charismatic charter boat captain-not

Read about my Christmas traditions and enter for a chance to win...

2011-12-17T16:41:00.001-07:00

a copy of When Love Collides; A Love Story by Michelle Sutton on the following site... (do not post a comment here as it doesn't count) Click on the link to read the interview. Thanks, and I hope you enjoy it!

My review of After All is Said and Done by Belinda G. Buchanan

2011-12-16T22:30:00.000-07:00

About the book: Nobody wakes up one morning and decides that today is the day they are going to cheat on their spouse. When the opportunity presents itself however, it ultimately becomes a choice. And that choice, whether good or bad, can have irrevocable consequences. Ethan and Jessica Harrington are doctors who work alongside fellow doctors Gavin and Sarah Williams. After Jessica has an

Michelle Sutton shares her book In Sheeps Clothing 12/14 by WomenBeats | Blog Talk Radio

2011-12-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

Another radio interview about a different book.Michelle Sutton shares her book In Sheeps Clothing 12/14 by WomenBeats | Blog Talk Radio

My review of Savanna's Gift by Camille Eide

2011-12-13T22:49:00.000-07:00

About the book: Forced to return to the ski lodge where she once worked, Savanna Holt is reminded of one special Christmas and how ambition led her to make the worst mistake of her life: Leaving Luke Nelson. Stunned to discover Luke never left, but worked his way up from lift operator to manager, Savanna sees the opportunity as a gift from God. She’s determined to win Luke back. But Luke wants

Blog tour stop for The Visionary by Pamela S. Thibodeaux

2011-12-13T03:00:00.000-07:00

The author has generously stated that anyone who leaves a comment with their email contract info will be entered to win an autographed copy of this book (hey, I want one!!!) So make sure to comment as a winner's name will be chosen by 12-17-11 so that doesn't give you much time. The author will contact you if you won. About the book: A Visionary is someone who sees into the future, Taylor

My review of Snitch by Booker T. Mattison

2011-12-12T23:45:00.001-07:00

About the book: On the streets of Jersey City there is a simple code. You don't talk to the cops. You don't snitch. Period. But when bus driver Andre Bolden witnesses a crime on his route, he is compelled to make a choice. If he keeps silent, he might lose his job and be gnawed by his conscience. If he snitches, he could lose his family—even his life. This explosive story explores the clash

New giveaway! Thyme for Love by Pamela S. Meyers

2011-12-11T07:22:00.001-07:00

For a chance to enter to win this novel, simply post a comment about romantic comedies and mysteries. You can say anything you want. Just as long as you say something. I will pick a winner next Sunday using the Randomizer program. About the book: When April Love signs on to be an in-house chef at an old lakeshore mansion in Canoga Lake, Wisconsin, she comes face to face with her long-lost

My review of Lost Melody by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith.

2011-12-10T13:23:00.001-07:00

About the book: The beautiful piano sitting in the corner of Jill King's apartment begs to be played. For over a year, it has sat untouched, ever since a terrible accident shattered Jill's ambition of becoming a concert pianist. The ragged scar on her left hand is a cruel and constant reminder of the death of her dream. But another dream is about to come to life—an unexpected, horrifying dream

My review of The Visionary by Pamela S. Thibodeaux

2011-12-09T22:23:00.001-07:00

About the book: A Visionary is someone who sees into the future, Taylor Forrestier sees into the past but only as it pertains to her work. Hailed by her peers as "a visionary with an instinct for beauty and an eye for the unique" Taylor is undoubtedly a brilliant architect and gifted designer. But she and twin brother Trevor, share more than a successful business. The two share a childhood

Michelle Sutton shares her book In Sheeps Clothing 12/14 by WomenBeats | Blog Talk Radio

2011-12-08T21:41:00.000-07:00

If you like radio interviews I have another one coming up with a different station and different subject on 12-14-11 at noon, PST. The link is below if you want to listen live, or listen later. The radio program is called Women Beats. Michelle Sutton shares her book In Sheeps Clothing 12/14 by WomenBeats | Blog Talk Radio

My review of Holiday Rush by Lisa Scott

2011-12-07T08:00:00.000-07:00

About the book: A Black Friday shopping-trip-gone-wrong loses Lindy her job, her guy, and her dignity. Then it gets worse—she has no choice but to take a job she loathes. But there’s one bonus in the deal: a seriously hot boss who might help her feel that holiday rush again. My review: I enjoyed this short story more than I thought I would. It had a sweet story line and once the heroine got

My review of Pedro The Ugliest Dog in the World

2011-12-06T21:26:00.001-07:00

About the book: Pedro is ugly, so ugly that he has been mistakenly identified as El Chupacabra. In the town of Santa Maria all animals are welcome and free. But from the mountains, the lizard king and his gang raid the town of precious supplies. In their hour of need the town will turn to a hero, a hero whose name will strike fear in to all that hear it. Will Pedro save Santa Maria? Or will

My review of Play it Again by Tracy Krauss

2011-12-05T16:49:00.001-07:00

About the book: Sparks fly when an ex-rock and roll junkie and a stuffy accountant rendezvous at a local resort, but neither are prepared for the emotional entanglements, family complications, and threat from the past that unexpectedly resurfaces. Set in the 1980s, this story brings two opposing forces together in a clash of romance and danger, while its musical undertones highlight the theme

New giveaway! Enter for a chance to win Love Finds You in Annapolis, Maryland by Roseanna White

2011-12-04T20:29:00.001-07:00

About the book: Never did Lark think she'd want to escape Emerson Fielding, the man she's loved all her life, but then he betrays her with her cousin. She flees to Annapolis, Maryland, the country's capital, and throws herself into a new circle of friends who force her to examine all she believes. Emerson follows, determined to reclaim his bride. Surprised when she refuses to return with him,

November WAS National Native American month!

2011-12-03T08:21:00.001-07:00

I should have posted this sooner but I just found out. I have a character with some Native American heritage from the Apache tribe. This is what the book is about... Click on this link to order About the book: Chet's response to an unexpected massage from Trinity embarrasses him, but he wants to see her again. Since he doesn't get any romance in real life, he's writing love stories on the

December new releases by ACFW authors (and I added mine to the list!)

2011-12-01T21:52:00.001-07:00

Below is a list of the new releases for ACFW authors. Much good reading to add to your Christmas shopping list! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. I'll start with my new release. I have a book releasing Dec. 15th from Desert Breeze Publishing titled When Love Collides by Michelle Sutton (that's me!) Desert Breeze was formerly an approved

My review of The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

2011-11-30T23:18:00.001-07:00

About the book: Passion. Danger. Witchcraft . . . The Lady of the Rivers is #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa Gregory’s remarkable story of Jacquetta, Duchess of Bedford, a woman who navigated a treacherous path through the battle lines in the Wars of the Roses. Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta always has had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her

Radio interview by KOPN in Missouri regarding my books.

2011-11-28T21:28:00.001-07:00

Okay, I had to splice together two separate MP3 files and since I didn't know how to do it any other way, I made it into a video so you can look at my book covers while you are listening. Nothing too distracting. You can listen without watching. I just needed to connect the two parts. I also talk a little bit about the Edgy Christian Fiction Lovers social networking site that I created a number

New Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win Baby, It's Cold Outside by Susan May Warren

2011-11-27T09:23:00.001-07:00

Well, I hear this book is so popular that they ran out, which is why I never got a review copy. Oh well. If I get it later I will still want to read it. One reviewer said it was a bit like a Scrooge story. So here is the question you need to answer to get your entry in... Do you like the book The Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens? If yes, why does the story appeal to you? I will select a winner

My review of Something Old by Dianne Christner

2011-11-26T13:38:00.001-07:00

About the book: Travel to Plain City, Ohio, to witness the Mennonite and English culture clash. As Katy Yoder accepts a new job and struggles to define her place in the world, childhood friends and a past romance get in the way. Even when her friends try to help her change her judgmental attitude, Katy is certain that seeing things as black and white is the only way to please God. But as love

Lightning Book Promotions presents a new blog tour... Shadows From the Past by Ashley Dawn.

2011-11-26T05:49:00.000-07:00

Brought to you by http://lightningbookpromotions About the book: “…It is the price you pay for choosing to be a cop. Your brother’s life…” Those words haunt her dreams, and her waking moments. LAPD officer, Aurora Kavvan cannot rest until she finds her brothers killer. Digging into the past always brings back unpleasant things: memories, guilt…the hit man. Now she is in a race

My review of Ashes to Beauty by Kim Zweygardt.

2011-11-26T00:32:00.001-07:00

About the book: A touching allegory based on the Cinderella story and Isaiah 63:1-3, Ashes to Beauty, The Real Cinderella Story is “A Fairytale for Girls of All Ages.” Written like a children’s story book and beautifully illustrated, Ashes to Beauty is filled with eternal truths about our real life Prince of Peace and our dreams come true. “Was Ella born only for dusting and dishes or was there

November is National Adoption month, and Arizona Adoption month!

2011-11-25T15:50:00.001-07:00

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed a decree making November Arizona Adoption month where the event is officially recognized along with National Adoption month. It's so fitting then to acknowledge the beauty of adoption and the people who are willing to expand their family to take on a child who needs a home. I've written a number of books that include adoption themes in them. So if you want to

My Thanksgiving gift to bloggers and authors everywhere...

2011-11-24T08:52:00.001-07:00

Most of you know that once in awhile I like a post enough from Book Marketing Experts that I want to share the wealth with you. Their newsletter allows you to do that as long as you say where it's from. So without further adieu, here is the featured article from Penny C. Sansevieri, editor, and here is her marketing advice this month. The New PR: Secrets to Turning Fans into Evangelists ~~~~~~~~

My review of Damaged; A Violated Trust by Melody Carlson.

2011-11-23T14:20:00.001-07:00

About the book: Sixteen-year-old Haley's life is about to change. With divorced parents, she's allowed to choose who to live with. Tired of Mom’s restrictions (like no dating), she picks laid-back Dad, although that means she'll have to go to a new school. But even that situation starts to look up when hottie Harris Stephens flirts with her. And when he asks her out, Haley ecstatically accepts.

I'm doing it. I'm going to publish a book myself on kindle!

2011-11-22T21:33:00.001-07:00

I already had a cover designed and everything. What do you think? The series will be called Journeys and the books will be 99 cents each. When the series is done I'll put all four of them together in paperback format to make one complete book. The titles are... Somebody Love Me, book 1 Somebody Help Me, book 2 Somebody Want Me, book 3 Somebody Need Me, book 4 Here is the first cover. What

My review of Shadow in Serenity by Terri Blackstock

2011-11-21T23:11:00.001-07:00

About the book: Carny Sullivan grew up in the zany world of a traveling carnival. Quaint and peaceful Serenity, Texas, has given her a home, a life, and a child. Logan Brisco is the smoothest, slickest, handsomest man Serenity, Texas has ever seen. But Carny Sullivan knows a con artist when she sees one---and she's seen plenty, starting with her father. As far as Carny Sullivan can tell, she's

For a limited time only save on my most popular book and the sequel.

2011-11-21T19:15:00.000-07:00

For a limited time you can save $2.00 on the kindle version or $3.00 on the paperback of BOTH Never Without Hope AND Their Separate Ways. If you like to save money, now is the time to get them for friends, family, and whatever else makes sense for your Christmas shopping. To make it even easier for you, here are some direct links to Amazon.

New giveaway! Enter for a chance to win From This Day Forward by Margaret Daley!

2011-11-20T15:38:00.001-07:00

To enter for a chance to win a copy of this book simply answer this question when you post your comment. What do you think would be the greatest challenge for a pregnant widow in the 1800s? I will pick a winner next weekend using the Randomizer program. Best wishes to you all and have a great Thanksgiving. About the book: Penniless, pregnant, and newly widowed immigrant Rachel Gordon doesn’t

My review of Forbidden by Ted Dekker and Tosca Lee!

2011-11-19T16:06:00.000-07:00

About the book: Fleeing pursuit, with only moments to live, a young man named Rom stumbles into possession of a vial of blood and a cryptic vellum. When consumed, the blood will bring him back to life; revive his emotions; when decoded, the messaged will lead him on a perilous journey that will require him to abandon everything he has ever known and awaken humanity to the transforming power

Author Spotlight–Michelle Sutton

2011-11-18T22:55:00.001-07:00

Author Spotlight–Michelle Sutton Here is an example of one question that I'm asked for the spotlight... 3. When it comes to writing, do you prefer writing in the male point of view, or the female point of view the most? I love writing the male point of view. I enjoy torturing my guy characters when it comes to love. For me, there is nothing more romantic that restrained passion and deep

Have you seen the book video trailer for my upcoming release?

2011-11-18T22:47:00.000-07:00

Enter for a chance to win In Sheep's Clothing.

2011-11-14T23:30:00.001-07:00

Plus, you get to read a cool review at the same time. Here is the link... http://novelbooks.org/2011/11/14/author-interview-michelle-sutton/

Litfuse blog tour stop for A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander (with bonus review)

2011-11-13T18:12:00.000-07:00

About the book: A fake. A forger. More than anything, Claire Laurent longs for the chance to live an authentic life, to become the woman she wants to be. And she'll be given that choice. But will it come at too costly a price? Claire Laurent's greatest aspiration is to paint something that will bring her acclaim. Yet her father insists she work as a copyist. A forger. When she's forced to flee

New giveaway! Enter to win Love Finds You in Nazareth, PA by Melanie Dobson (plus bonus review!)

2011-11-13T07:48:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win this great holiday story, simply read my review and then post a comment as to why you'd like to win this book. That's easy, right? I'll select a winner using the Randomizer program next Sunday. Best wishes to you all and have a great week! About the book: Christian and Susanna had never met when they were chosen by lot to marry in a Moravian community in Germany.

Christian fiction... who says we don't tackle real-life issues?

2011-11-12T09:35:00.001-07:00

While this is not an exhaustive list, I think it shows just how much ground Christian fiction does cover. If you see a topic on this list and know of a Christian fiction title that covers that topic, but that book isn't listed below, please post a comment and I'll make sure it's added. Thanks!!! (Oh, and I'll make my titles bold and maroon so you can see what I write about. Hey, it's my blog. I

Here is my revised video trailer for When Love Collides - my Dec. 2011 release!

2011-11-10T15:22:00.001-07:00

What do you think? Do you like it?

Tyndale Blog Network presents The Tehran Initiative by Joel C. Rosenberg! (with bonus review)

2011-11-09T07:48:00.001-07:00

About the book: The world is on the brink of disaster and the clock is ticking. Iran has just conducted its first atomic weapons test. Millions of Muslims around the world are convinced their messiah—known as "The Twelfth Imam"—has just arrived on earth. Israeli leaders fear Tehran, under the Twelfth Imam's spell, will soon launch a nuclear attack that could bring about a second holocaust and

Blog tour stop for Yesterday's Tomorrow by Catherine West!

2011-11-08T05:00:00.000-07:00

About the book: She's after the story that might get her the Pulitzer. He's determined to keep his secrets to himself. Vietnam, 1967. Independent, career-driven journalist Kristin Taylor wants two things: to honor her father's memory by becoming an award-winning overseas correspondent and to keep tabs on her only brother, Teddy, who signed up for the war against their mother's wishes.

Litfuse Publicity blog tour stop for The Baker's Wife by Erin Healy with bonus review and contest info!

2011-11-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Enter to win a KitchenAid Mixer and RSVP for Facebook Party on 11/10! About the book: To save her husband and son, Audrey Bofinger must rescue her enemy. The Bofinger family has lost their church ministry in a scandal exposed by Officer Jack Mansfield. Hoping to heal and to restore their reputation, Audrey, Geoff, and their son Ed take over a failing bakery in the small community.

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away Book of Days by James L. Rubart (bonus review included!)

2011-11-06T19:39:00.000-07:00

About the book: "… in Your book all my days were recorded, even those which were purposed before they had come into being." —Psalm 139:16 Young Cameron Vaux’s mind is slipping. Memories of his wife, killed two years earlier in a car accident, are vanishing just as his dad predicted they would. Memories he knows he has to remember. His father tells Cameron that to save his mind he must find "

Litfuse Publicity's blog tour stop for Love on the Line by Deeanne Gist with bonus review!

2011-11-05T03:00:00.000-07:00

About the book: It's a Battle of Wills ... and Love Is on the Line! Rural switchboard operator Georgie Gail is proud of her independence in a man's world . . . which makes it twice as vexing when the telephone company sends a man to look over her shoulder. Dashing Luke Palmer is more than he appears though. He's a Texas Ranger working undercover to infiltrate a notorious gang of train

New giveaway! Plus my review of The Good Fight by Shawna K. Williams.

2011-11-01T20:48:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win this book simply post a comment about whether or not you have read any of Shawna's books, and if you have, which ones. A winner will be selected using the Randomizer program next week. About the book: Roger Talbot's life is defined by his devotion to public service. Having just successfully prosecuted a brutal murder case, Roger turns his attention to discovering

Win a kindle from Shawna K. Williams to celebrate her latest release, The Good Fight!!

2011-11-01T17:49:00.000-07:00

ALRIGHTY, so here's the big news. To promote my newest release, THE GOOD FIGHT, I'm giving away a $25 Amazon gift card. And... a KINDLE! (or equivalent Amazon gift card. Winner's choice.) I want to make this worthwhile for me and my readers so there are lots of ways to participate. I'm running two contests: a 'most points' and a random drawing. The drawing is for the gift card and for every

New November 2011 releases from ACFW authors! (not a complete listing)

2011-11-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Lots of good reading abounds for November with these selections from ACFW authors. Think Christmas shopping perhaps??? More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander -- Historical Romance from Bethany House; To create something that will last is Claire Laurent's most fervent desire as an artist. It's also her

My review of Bliss by Tracy Bowen and Jenness Walker.

2011-10-30T19:38:00.000-07:00

About the book: Following the stars, Indie Moore sets off to find ultimate happiness in South Florida. But in her quest for comfort and fortune, she encounters mishap and mayhem. She finds a home in a trailer park, a job scrubbing toilets, and a moody roommate—not quite the glamorous world she’d envisioned for herself when she left Rabbit Hole, Kansas. But maybe bliss looks a little different

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away Love Finds You on Sunset Beach, Hawaii by Robin Jones Gunn.

2011-10-30T14:24:00.000-07:00

This week's giveaway is another great Love Finds You title. To enter for a chance to win this book simply answer the following question. Have you ever been to Hawaii? If so, where did you visit? If not, where would you like to visit? My answer is the island of Maui. I hear it's gorgeous. What about you? A winner will be selected using the Randomizer program next Sunday. Best wishes to you all.

New article titled 10 Deadly Sins of Website Design by Penny C. Sansevieri...

2011-10-29T13:07:00.002-07:00

Enjoy the guest post... used with permission (see bottom of this post for statement.) Feature Article: The 10 Deadly Sins of Website Design ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A Checklist to Help You Avoid Them So, you're ready to create your very own author site, or maybe you're updating your old one. We all know there's a lot that can go wrong with a website (server gone down?) but

Who do you write like?

2011-10-28T15:25:00.000-07:00

This was fun. Try it! I write likeMargaret AtwoodI Write Like by Mémoires, journal software. Analyze your writing!

My review of My Son's Wife by Shelia E. Lipsey

2011-10-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

About the book: First Lady Audrey Graham believes she's found the perfect woman to become her eldest son, Minister Stiles Graham's wife. Sweet, sensitive, kind, and of course a fine Christian girl, Audrey couldn't ask more of lovely Rena Jackson. But skeletons fall from the closet when Audrey and Stiles discover that Rena is in love and committed to the troubled, rebellious, ex-con, Frankie. My

My top five books so far this year...

2011-10-26T10:52:00.001-07:00

I found a blog post that asked this question of readers... What are the best five books that you've read this year and why are they at the top of your list? Here is what I posted... Hmmm...let's see. There may be other novels that would make my list that I simply haven't read yet, so I don't know if I would bump other books to slide them onto this list or not. Regardless, of the 104 books I

My review of There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones!

2011-10-24T06:27:00.002-07:00

About the book: Grief brought Finley to Ireland. LOVE WILL LEAD HER HOME. Finley Sinclair is not your typical eighteen-year-old. She's witty, tough, and driven. With an upcoming interview at the Manhattan music conservatory, Finley needs to compose her audition piece. But her creativity disappeared with the death of her older brother, Will. She decides to study abroad in Ireland so she can

The Wordsmith Journal - new site for readers.

2011-10-23T19:01:00.000-07:00

Contests and prizes and more. Check it out! The Wordsmith Journal Authors invite your readers and friends to subscribe to The Wordsmith Journal! Simply blog, FB, Tweet or email your fans and ask them subscribe to The Wordsmith Journal newsletter. When they subscribe they will be asked who referred them and will enter your name. Referral names will be tallied every three days and posted

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away Love Finds You on Christmas Morning by Trish Perry and Debby Mayne!

2011-10-23T16:49:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win this book simply post a comment about Christmas themed stories and what you like about them. I will choose a winner next Sunday using the Randomizer program. Have a great week! About the book: Two women receive marriage proposals in the same house—85 years apart. Love finds a home on Christmas morning in two heartwarming holiday stories. “Deck the Halls” In 1925,

My new book cover for my Dec. 2011 release!

2011-10-23T16:39:00.000-07:00

About the book: She longs for physical healing, but God uses someone from a dark time in her past to heal something more important…her heart. Ten years ago Raquel dumped Scott for an abusive man, only she didn’t know Scott loved her in a romantic way. She thought they were just good friends because Scott never made his feelings known. Ten years later they meet up again, only now she's a

Seriously Write: My Reason for Writing by Michelle Sutton

2011-10-21T06:03:00.001-07:00

Seriously Write: My Reason for Writing by Michelle Sutton: I’m so pleased to have Michelle Sutton as our guest author this Fortifying Friday. Michelle and I met in 2004 when she was the first per...

My review/endorsement of Warring Spirits by April W. Gardner

2011-10-19T14:09:00.000-07:00

I wish I had a cover to post with this endorsement/review, but it doesn't look like one is available yet. When it is, I'll replace this with the cover (if I remember.) About the book: Three cultures, one battle. A thousand warring spirits. In 1816 Georgia, escaped slaves control the land just beyond the American border in Las Floridas. Lost somewhere between white and black worlds, Milly

New giveaway and book review of This Time for Keeps by K. Dawn Byrd.

2011-10-18T19:48:00.000-07:00

Do you love yummy romances with small town settings and love triangles? Here is a heart-pounding ebook that you'll want to enter for a chance to win. I guarantee you will enjoy it! Hurry and enter while you still have a chance to win. I'll choose a winner next Wednesday using the Randomizer program. About the book: India McGuire's peaceful life is shattered when on the night of her engagement

My review of Wings of a Dream by Anne Matter. Great story!

2011-10-18T06:09:00.000-07:00

About the book: Rebekah Hendricks dreams of a life far beyond her family's farm in Oklahoma, and when dashing aviator Arthur Samson promised adventure in the big city, she is quick to believe he's the man she's meant to marry. While she waits for the Great War to end and Arthur to return to her so they can pursue all their plans, her mother's sister falls ill. Rebekah seizes the opportunity

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away The Ultimate Journey by Jim Stovall!

2011-10-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win a copy of this novel, please answer the following question. Do you have a favorite Christian movie that came from a Christian novel that was written first? Now "Fireproof", "Facing the Giants", "Flywheel", "Faith Like Potatoes", and "Courageous" don't count as I believe they were created at the same time as the movies because there were novelinzations made of the

My review of Wounded Spirits by April W. Gardner

2011-10-16T16:32:00.000-07:00

About the book: On the frontier, Adela McGirth's life is simple, rugged, and exactly to her liking. Her greatest concern is whether to marry the settlement's most eligible young officer. When a distant war among the Natives spills over into a nearby skirmish, life takes a perilous turn. Deep in enemy territory Adela must choose between the man she loves and a baby that has yet to be born; will

My review of Night of the Living Dead Christian by Matt Mikalatos

2011-10-15T19:34:00.002-07:00

About the book: What does a transformed life actually look like? In his follow-up to the critically acclaimed Imaginary Jesus, Matt Mikalatos tackles this question in an entertaining and thought-provoking way—with MONSTERS!!! While Christians claim to experience Christ’s resurrection power, we sometimes act like werewolves who can’t control our base desires. Or zombies, experiencing a

Revell blog tour stop for The Measure of Katie Calloway by Serena Miller - with bonus review!

2011-10-15T15:58:00.000-07:00

Fleeing to the North Woods to Escape Her Abusive Husband Will Katie have the courage to allow another man into her heart? The Measure of Katie Calloway (ISBN: 978-0-8007-1998-2, $14.99, October), the newest book from author Serena Miller, transports readers to an era of log jams and shanty boys in the northern woods of Michigan. About the book: The Civil War in America is over and

Now accepting submissions! (Not me, but a great publisher!)

2011-10-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

Do you have a book that you've written and truly adore, but it just doesn't seem to fit anywhere that is taking submissions? Do you want a publisher that pays well, pays often, and will not charge you a dime? Desert Breeze Publishing may be the place for you. They loves niches genres. They love unique stories. So read the announcement below and see if the description describes your work. If it

In recognition of Infertility Awareness month I'd like to introduce a book designed to encourage.

2011-10-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Letting Go (Healing Hearts, book 1) is about a woman dealing with infertility issues (among several others) and a single foster father who happens to be sterile and whose adoption is threatened by the State. He hires an attorney to help protect his only chance of being a father. So if you know of any adoptive parents or couples dealing with infertility issues, you may want to tell them about

Marketing tips for promoting your book from The Book Marketing Expert Newsletter

2011-10-13T06:04:00.001-07:00

Reprinted with permission. This resource comes from editor Penny C. Sansevieri's newsletter. Promote Your Book: 250+ Proven, Low-Cost Tips and Techniques, Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Eastern http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thepublishinginsiders/2011/10/18/promote-your-book-250-proven-low-cost-tips-and-techniques Do you have what it takes to be a successful author, but you're not sure how to go

New giveaway! Now I'm giving away The Violet Flash by Mike Mason!

2011-10-09T21:49:00.000-07:00

To enter for a chance to win this book simply post a comment stating whether or not you will read the book or if you'd want to win it to give it to a child. Thanks! A winner will be chosen using the Randomizer program next Sunday. About the book: There’s a rip in the blue umbrella, and time—and Chelsea—are slipping through! One moment she was there, the next moment she was not,

Revell blog tour stop for Hello, Hollywood by Janice Thompson with bonus review!.

2011-10-08T12:24:00.001-07:00

Say Hello to Hollywood! Find out just how funny life can be when you try to script it. “Available September 2011 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.” Popular romance author and screenwriter, Janice Thompson, is charming her readers once again with a behind-the-scenes look at life in Hollywood. Her new book, Hello, Hollywood! (ISBN: 978-0-8007-

Inkwell Inspirations: Guest Reviewer Michelle Sutton for Dance of the Da...

2011-10-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

Inkwell Inspirations: Guest Reviewer Michelle Sutton for Dance of the Da...: Join the Inkies in welcoming Author and Super Reviewer Michelle Sutton! I'm pretty sure she has a clone. Beside being an Author of over a ...

Healing Hearts blog introduces Anthony Garcia, guest blogger and graduate in English Literature

2011-10-07T10:31:00.000-07:00

Getting Published in Grad School by Anthony Garcia With the job market looking bleak for recent graduates in the current economy, it is important for students to make themselves as competitive as possible. This is true for students from traditional undergraduate programs in English and related fields to online graduate programs, and everything in between. Publishing gives students something