Blogging Triple Play

Hey all, did you know I can be in three places at once?

Me neither.

But I am! LOL.

I'm doing Day 2 in the Seekerville BIAW (Book in a Week). Come join the fun and learn how to write a book in a week. I'm also giving away one free copy of my favorite writing craft book: The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman

I'm also blogging at loveinspiredauthors.blogspot.com today.

Lastly, I'm being featured on Lena Nelson Dooley's blog today. Hope you can drop by one or all of these and say hey.


Thanks all!

Cheryl Wyatt

Monday Book Mania-Dreaming of Home by Glynna Kaye

This week's feature is debut novelist Glynna Kaye and her book Dreaming of Home.


A Treasure of a Book!
Ahoy, Mateys! Shiver me timbers…this book was an absolute joy to read. Glynna’s debut book was fantastic from beginning to end. Several parts left a smile on my face and a couple times, a lump in my throat at how Glynna delicately handled issues. This book touched me deeply and the story resonated because I have a friend going through cancer. The little boy is absolutely adorable and adds so much joy to the story. I love, love, loved the opening to this very-well-written book. Looking forward to reading many more of Glynna Kaye’s books. Don’t miss this heartwarming story by a promising new author.
Cheryl Wyatt

Blogging at Prairie Chicks Write Romance today

Blogging at Prairie Chicks Write Romance today. I'll be talking about Dread-Free Revisions. Hope you'll come by and say hello!

See you there,

Cheryl Wyatt

Soldier Daddy is IN STORES NOW.

Hey all,

My fifth book, Soldier Daddy, is in stores now. It can also be ordered online. Please pass the word!

Thanks for your readership and support.

About the book
U.S. Air Force commander Aaron Petrowski leads pararescue teams, yet can't find one nanny for his three-year-old twins?
The widowed father is returning to duty, but not without the best care for his beloved boys. So when Sarah Graham applies,
the young woman surprises everyone by passing inspection. Until Aaron discovers Sarah has a secret tied to a tragedy in his past.
He can't keep her in his employ—or in his heart. Until his brave little soldier boys teach him a thing or two about love.

About the Author
Born Valentines Day on a naval base, Cheryl Wyatt writes military romance.
Her Steeple Hill debuts earned RT Top Picks plus #1 and #4 on eHarlequin's
Top 10 Most-Blogged-About-Books, lists including NYT Bestsellers.
www.cherylwyatt.com

I'm also hosting a new contest and providing recipes from my Wings of Refuge series to my newsletter subscribers. My newsletter goes out next week. So be sure to visit my Web site and sign up for it if you want news and goodies exclusive to my quarterly newsletter subscribers.

PURCHASE LINK:
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Warmly,

Cheryl Wyatt

Favorite 2009 Read: Take Your Best Shot by Austin Gutwein & Todd Hillard

Hello all,

Today I'm telling you about a book that goes down as (so far) my favorite read for 2009.

Take Your Best Shot by Austin Gutwein
Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Wow. A thousand times over. Wow. This book should be made into a movie. It would inspire the world. It would show young people that they are not too young or too little to make maximum impact on this earth. I want every young person in my life to read this book and be encouraged to follow their dreams. This twelve-year-old boy pursued a dream and stepped into greatness. The peoples’ lives he has and will affect, innumerable. I wish this book would be required reading in all grade, middle and high schools. If you have a young person in your life who needs to believe that they can make an enormous difference in the world, I encourage you to get this book and go through it, story by story with them. Absolutely fantastic book about a boy who will inspire-to-action anyone who comes in contact with him and with his story. Don’t miss this!

Cheryl Wyatt

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Featured Book: Intervention, by Terri Blackstock

Well, this is Monday Book Mania two days late. LOL! I was traveling back from the American Christian Fiction Writers' conference in Denver Monday.

I'm excited to tell you about a new book by Terri Blackstock. The fun thing for me about this book is that I got to help vote on the cover. So I'm really excited to get to read the story. Terri is an outstanding author and a remarkable person.

Hope you will pick up a copy of Intervention today.

Be sure to read on for the story behind the story:

Terri Blackstock's new book Intervention was inspired by her personal experiences with her daughter's addictions. Six years ago she became aware that her daughter (then in her early twenties) had a severe prescription pill addiction that was killing her, and she hired an interventionist to convince her daughter to go to treatment. After a grueling few hours, her daughter agreed to go. As Terri put her on the plane with the interventionist, she was hit with the crushing feeling that her daughter was in the hands of a stranger, and anything could happen. That's when this book was born.


Over the past few years, Terri's family has been in a tornado of relapses and rehabs, with one emergency after another, and grace upon grace. But through all this, God has taught her to pray as never before, and he's shown her how many other families are experiencing the same thing. He's also shown her that many blessings can come from crises such as this. Terri has tried to fold all of those experiences into this suspense novel of desperation and hope. She's also added a page to her web site: "Hope for Families of Addicts," (http://www.terriblackstock.com/hope-for-families-of-addicts/ ) which has tips on dealing with a loved one who has addictions.


Though the book is fiction, Terri poured much of herself into Barbara, the mother who's desperate to save her daughter. And Terri's own daughter has given her blessings for Terri to talk about this, in hopes of helping other hurting families and raise awareness about the perils of addiction. To see/hear Terri share her personal story about Intervention, don't miss her interviews on American Family Radio's "Today's Issues" on September 24, Moody Radio's "Chris Fabry Live on September 25, and "The 700 Club" on September 29.


In Stores Everywhere September 22nd--which is NOW.

It was her last hope—and the beginning of a new nightmare.
Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.
Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence. But does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily.
The mysteries intensify as everyone’s panic grows: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?
In this gripping novel of intrigue and suspense, bestselling author Terri Blackstock delivers the page-turning drama that readers around the world have come to expect from her.

Watch the Intervention video trailer here.
Order Intervention here.

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Monday Book Mania-Final Exposure, Roxanne Rustand

Welcome to Monday Book Mania on my blog where I tell you about books I recommend by authors I love. This Monday's feature is Final Exposure by Roxanne Rustand-Steeple Hill Suspense.

About the Book:
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Safety. Serenity. That's what Jack Matthews wants, and what he seeks in Lost Falls, Montana. A quiet retreat is just what Jack and his orphaned nephew, Max, need--especially with gentle, beautiful Erin Cole as their host. But when sirens in the night leave Max screaming, Jack's faced with the harsh truth. They're not safe--not him, not Max and especially not Erin. What is she hiding? What does the shadowy figure stalking her want? And how much will Jack have to risk to keep her safe?

I love Roxanne's work and this book definitely did not disappoint. It's fast-paced and full of intrigue and, of course, the romance that Roxanne does so well. Don't miss it! It can be purchased anywhwere books are sold in stores or online. :-)


Happy Monday!


Cheryl Wyatt-----

Welcoming Kimberley Woodhouse-Welcome Home Blog Tour & Interview

I am excited to host Kimberley Woodhouse on my blog today where we'll be talking about her just-released non-fiction debut, Welcome Home!

ABOUT KIM:

Kimberley Woodhouse is a wife, mother, author, and musician with a quick wit and positive outlook despite difficult circumstances. A popular speaker, she’s shared at more than 600 venues across the country. Kimberley and her family's story have garnered national media attention for many years, but most recently her family was chosen for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, The Montel Williams Show, and Discovery Health channel’s Mystery ER. Welcome Home: Our Family’s Journey to Extreme Joy, releases from Tyndale House Publishers September first. In addition to her non-fiction, she also writes romantic suspense and children’s books. Kimberley lives, writes, and homeschools in Colorado with her husband and two children in their truly “extreme” home. www.kimberleywoodhouse.com


ABOUT THE BOOK:

Overwhelming trials . . . met with overcoming joy.
Kayla Woodhouse is not your typical twelve-year-old. Due to a rare medical disorder, she feels no pain, doesn’t sweat, and needs protective cooling gear just to go outside. With her restrictive lifestyle; countless hospitalizations, including brain surgery; and the resulting mountain of hospital bills, what’s a family to do?

How the Woodhouse family has faced seemingly impossible challenges is a story that has captured the hearts of America. Millions of people have experienced glimpses of their lives on Discovery’s Mystery ER, The Montel Williams Show, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (recently voted one of the show’s all-time best episodes!).

Now Kayla’s mom, Kimberley, takes readers behind the cameras to reveal their family’s journey as never before told. From medical sleuthing to cross-country moves, from freak fires to battles with insurance companies, Welcome Home proves that truth really is stranger than fiction. This candid life story reveals both success and failure and demonstrates how, even during tough circumstances, to shift your life from heartbreak to extreme joy.

Peek inside the Woodhouse family’s life (and their famous house) with a 16-page photo insert.


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KIM:


1. I'm so excited about the release of your non-fiction book which can be purchased right now anywhere books are sold. WAHOO! I know you write children's stories and romantic suspense as well. Tell me about your fiction writing?

Well, I have a series of children’s books that I wrote while teaching pre-school and music in Alaska, and I’m currently writing a romantic suspense set in Alaska – very complex story, but I’m loving it. All these years, I wrote fiction—had short stories published, and some articles. I never thought that non-fiction would be my first book out. :-) Excited to see what the Lord does with the rest.

2. I understand that your husband is an avid bass fisherman. Grin. (Kim and her husband graciously stayed up deep into the night and helped me research a fishing novel). Tell me about your favorite fishing excursion as a couple or as a family.

My favorite memory is when my husband took me out on a little pond in Louisiana. (We’re both from there.) This was almost fifteen years ago, and my sweet husband rowed me around this little pond—baiting my hook for me, and cheering me on when I caught several 4-5 inch bass. He even zoomed in with the camera to make my “catch” look bigger. It was hilarious! He was so sweet to me, letting me fish the whole time. I love to look back at those pictures :-)

3. I understand your son has a thing for dragons. :-) How has he handled Kayla's illness?
Josh is amazing. He loves his sister, protects her, and is her best friend. The night before Kayla’s brain surgery, Josh cried in my arms as we prayed for her. He was so scared. I’m so thankful for his sweet and creative nature. He has handled the ups and downs so well.

4. You are an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers. Tell me what role that group played, both in your writing and in your family's journey? And how has your journey affected your faith?

Some wonderful friends of mine, Jim and Tracie Peterson, had tried to encourage me to join ACFW years ago when it was still ACRW and had about 100 members. We were on the mission field at the time on a little island in Alaska, so I put it off. When I finally joined, I was so excited and wanted to jump in with both feet. But just a few weeks after that, we found out that Kayla had to have brain surgery. Not only were my new ACFW friends there to help me through the writing process, but I found that they were an amazing group of prayer warriors. People I didn’t know all over the world were praying for us and lifting us up. It was incredible. And it’s neat that all my ACFW buddies went through the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition process with us. I can truly say that I wouldn’t be here at this spot in my career without all the wonderful people in that amazing writers group.


My journey has indeed grown my faith. I love how God stretches us, prunes us, grows us. Most of us wouldn’t choose to go through the tough stuff if we knew ahead of time, but I can honestly say that I am so thankful for the trials—because through those times, I’ve learned what real faith and real joy are all about.

5. During the experience with EMHE, what was one of the most touching things to you as a mom?

Ed and our builder, Matt Swanson, coming in and asking if there was anything we needed in the house, in case they hadn’t thought of it. My husband told them he always worried about if /when the power goes out. (We’ve had situations like this and we’ve had to drive around for hours to keep Kayla cool.) Anyway, wouldn’t you know? They installed a massive generator that runs the house, if the power is to go off. That impressed me and blessed me so much. They really cared about us, not just a TV show.

6. Your family is practically a household name in America thanks to the national exposure. Were you prepared for this shift at all? And though millions of people have glimpsed windows of your lives, what is one thing they may be surprised to know about each member of the Woodhouses and also the family in general?

We’ve had a lot of media attention since Kayla was first diagnosed, but definitely not on the scale that we have now. It’s quite a shift. Especially when people begin to treat you differently, ask for autographs, or follow you around with a camera. J

Well, Kayla, Josh, and I are all avid readers. We LOVE books. And my husband would prefer to not be in the spotlight. Ever. And as far as the whole family, we are very close. We spend 24 hours a day together, literally, and we wouldn’t change it. The kids love spending time together, they love doing school together, they love helping me with research for whatever project I’m working on. Lots of people wrote in after they saw the show and asked if we drove each other crazy, or just wanted to get away from one another. I laughed at that question, because it just doesn’t describe us—which is good because of our circumstances.

7. How is Kayla doing now and how can readers of this blog pray specifically for her and for your family?

Kayla is doing incredibly well. She and Josh are both competitive swimmers and work hard in the pool every day. A few years ago that wouldn’t have been possible – but it’s amazing to see her improvement since her brain surgery and since we were blessed with this amazing house. We still have a lot of things to deal with, but it’s wonderful to see both of them so healthy.

We would greatly appreciate your prayers for our family, for the book to sell well, and for guidance for the doctors as they work with Kayla’s unusual case. There’s still so many unanswered questions, but the swimming really seems to be improving the function of her body.

8. What's coming down the pike for each of the Woodhouse family members next?

Well, more books for me – keep watching my website for details – www.kimberleywoodhouse.com

Josh and Kayla would love to be Olympic swimmers, so between homeschool and swimming (6 hours a piece each day) their lives are full.

And all of us travel and share our story. We’d really appreciate prayers for the ministry the Lord has placed before us.

9. Where can readers find out more about you (Web site URLs) and is there a purchase link for this fantabulous book?

www.kimberleywoodhouse.com there are several links on the home page for different booksellers to purchase through. The first link is the most helpful to our family. J But feel free to order where it is convenient for you.

You can also find me on facebook and twitter (kimwoodhouse)

I love to hear from people through my website, and love to hear how the book is affecting people’s lives.

Thank you so much.
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NOTE FROM CHERYL:
Look for my review of this book soon on places like Amazon, Christianbook.com, etc. But for now suffice it to say that I love this book so much that I wish every family in America could read it. I believe this book will set hope deep in the hearts of everyone who reads it.

Be sure to check out Kim's sites and pick up a copy of this book wherever books are sold.

I know Kim personally and she is truly an amazing person, an inspiration and a stellar example of someone who has taken both the hard things as well as the honored things that life has given her and her family and humbly allowed God to use all of it for the noble purpose of reaching out to others and imparting true joy of the lasting kind.

This book would also make a WONDERFUL gift for anyone in your life who is struggling to maintain joy in the midst of struggle.

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure to leave comments for Kim letting her know you were here.

Warmly,

Cheryl Wyatt

Blogging in Seekerville Today with GIVEAWAY!

I'm blogging in Seekerville today about Ramping Tension.

I'm also giving away a free signed copy of A Soldier's Reunion to one commenting blog reader. Oh, comment THERE. Not here. :-)

Zip on over and join in the fun.

Thanks all!

Cheryl Wyatt

Saturday Book Stroll-Dad In Training Gail Gaymer Martin

Most Saturdays, I will be sharing books that I'm currently reading (and recommending!).

I'm delighted to announce that this Saturday's pick is Dad In Training Gail Gaymer Martin, from Steeple Hill Love Inspired.

I must say that this title alone made me excited about reading this book. Love it!

:-)

And what an ADORABLE fun cover!

I have long been a fan of Gail's books and she gave me excellent, patient advice during a critique at one of my first ACFW www.acfw conferences.

Her books are always full of depth and emotion. Be sure to pick up this Saturday's pick as well as the other great Love Inspired novels out this month.

About Gail's book:

How is Brent Runyan supposed to reach his troubled nephew? The workaholic businessman knows nothing about providing a real home to the orphaned boy who needs him so much. Special education teacher Molly Manning thinks the answer is threefold: love, time—and a dog. But Brent can barely let his nephew into his heart, let alone a golden retriever. With his tragic past, Brent knows what can happen when you love anything: you can lose it. Until Molly asks this dad-in-training to start with the basics by letting her stay…forever.

Visit Amazon for a first chapter excerpt:


http://www.amazon.com/Training-Love-Inspired-Gaymer-Martin/dp/0373875509



Cheryl Wyatt

Monday Book Mania-Look to the East by Maureen Lang

Welcome to Monday Book Mania on my blog where I tell you about books I recommend by authors I love.

This week's feature: Look to the East by Maureen Lang

And as a bonus treat, here is a note for blog readers from this fabulous author:
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Greetings! I'm eager to share the news about my newest book release. Have you ever wondered how many love stories have one war or another for a backdrop? Rather than counting, I decided to plunge ahead and add a few more titles. Look to the East is the first in a three book series, each one linked by a European, First World War setting—but little else, since each one is an independent story.

So come along for a glimpse back, circa early 1900's, rural France . . .Look To The East

by

Maureen Lang

A village under siege. A love under fire.
France 1914

At the dawn of the First World War, the French village of Briecourt is isolated from the battles, but the century-old feud between the Toussaints and the de Colvilles still rages in the streets. When the German army sweeps in to occupy the town, families on both sides of the feud are forced to work together to protect stragglers caught behind enemy lines.

Julitte Toussaint may have been adopted from a faraway island, but she feels the scorn of the de Colvilles as much as anyone born a Toussaint. So when she falls in love with one of the stragglers—a wealthy and handsome Belgian entrepreneur—she knows she's playing with fire. Charles Lassone hides in the cellar of the Briecourt church, safe from the Germans for the moment. But if he's discovered, it will bring danger to the entire village and could cost Charles his life.

Another note from Maureen:

This book was one of those stories that just needed to be told. Inspired by actual events in a small town in France, it was a dream come true for me to travel there for research and to absorb the atmosphere. Although my book takes place nearly one hundred years ago, the same area today is similar in many ways: picturesque little villages surrounded by a lovely rural landscape. Thankfully, there were no rumbles of battle in the distance when I was there . . .

My prayer is that the events of the past won't be forgotten, so we'll never again make the same mistakes.

About Maureen Lang:
Maureen lives with her family (her husband, three kids and their lovable lab) in Illinois. She spends her days dreaming up people in faraway places, characters who live far more exciting lives than she does within the safety of her happy home. Look to the East is Maureen's ninth novel.

Visit Maureen's website.


or her blog.


Look to the East can be purchased at:

CBD

Signed by the Author

Or wherever books are sold.

Happy Reading!



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Happy Monday! Hope you will pick up this book. :-)

Cheryl Wyatt

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Monday Book Mania! The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall

Welcome to Monday Book Mania where I tell you about great books by authors I love. This Monday's feature is: the Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall.
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The Hope of Refuge

Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it’s no place for an outsider. But one Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God–“Be me to her”– despite how it threatens his way of life.

Completely opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim’s sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stoltzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose–or push Mahlon away forever? While Ephraim is trying to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything–including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?

About the Author ~

Cindy Woodsmall is the author of When the Heart Cries, and the New York Times best-sellers When the Morning Comes and When the Soul Mends. Her ability to authentically capture the heart of her characters comes from her real-life connections with Amish Mennonite and Old Order Amish families. A mother of three sons and two daughters-in-law, Cindy lives in Georgia with her husband of more than thirty years.

www.cindywoodsmall.com

What others are saying ~

“Cindy Woodsmall’s The Hope of Refuge takes the reader on an emotional journey into the heart of Amish country and the heart of a very human heroine. A compelling novel…”
–Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Deep Down

I’m not a huge fan of Amish books, but Cindy Woodsmall’s novels are in a class by themselves. The Hope of Refuge is one of my top picks for 2009. Novel Reviews and I highly recommend it—a 5-star read.
–Ane Mulligan of Novel Reviews

“What a beautiful story of hope and renewal! Cindy Woodsmall’s The Hope of Refuge is an honest and moving portrayal that rings with authenticity.”
–Marlo Schalesky, award-winning author of If Tomorrow Never Comes and Beyond the Night

This book [The Hope of Refuge] was excellent! It was so good that I couldn't put it down…
–Cecelia Dowdy

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Purchase this book online:
Available August 11, at your local bookstores. Also available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Refuge-Novel/dp/B002KJA964/ref=pd_ts_b_36?ie=UTF8&s=books

Or Christian Book Distributors: http://www.christianbook.com/hope-refuge-adas-house/cindy-woodsmall/9781400073962/pd/073962?item_code=WW&netp_id=612857&event=EBRN&view=covers

Blog is burping. SORRY. Please bear with me...

It appears that my blog is burping. I'm so sorry for those of you who subscribe. Rest assured I don't normally send out five (or more?) posts in one day!!!

I do well to blog three times a week. And actually, some posts that I had scheduled months ago just now seem to be breaking loose and getting through. Not sure how to stop that.

So I hope you will be understanding while I get this kink worked out. I value your subscription to this blog and your readershipship of my blog is a tremendous blessing to me.

Please bear with me and feel free to delete any posts that continue to come through in case I don't manage to get them from "scheduled" to "draft" mode before they slip through.

Love you all!

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Monday Book Mania! Her Inheritance Forever by Lyn Cote

Welcome once again to Monday Book Mania where I tell you about books I recommend by authors I love.

Today's feature is Her Inheritance Forever by Lyn Cote
Release date: 8-18-09
Publisher: Avon Inspire

To purchase, please use this link http://www.booksbylyncote.com/

Lyn will be giving away a copy each week on her blog to those who stop by and comment during that week.


ABOUT THE BOOK:

HER INHERITANCE FOREVER
TEXAS: Star of Destiny

By Lyn Cote

Release date: 8-18-09
HER INHERITANCE FOREVER (Avon Inspire, Trade Paperback Original, On Sale: August 18, 2009, ISBN: 9780061373435, $12.99) is book two of the Texas: Star of Destiny series,
In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is the Tejano lady of Rancho Sandoval. She is determined to show the world of men that she, a woman, can run the ranch successfully without a male by her side. Yet she still longs for future love and a family.

Scully Falconer, a loner, is the top hand on a nearby ranch. He has given his loyalty to the Quinn family and doesn’t ask more than honest pay for an honest day’s work.

Alandra, the lady of Mexican descent, and Scully, the American cowboy, think they have very different paths set before them. But greedy relatives burst onto the scene, threatening to change their way of life. And when General Santa Anna crosses the Rio Grande and marches north to keep his rendezvous with destiny at the Alamo, Alandra and Scully’s lives will never be the same.

The Library Journal says Lyn Cote “demonstrates her skill at creating strong female protagonists in compelling stories that will captivate historical romance readers.” HER INHERITANCE FOREVER attests to Cote’s ability to create page-turning, riveting romances with wonderful historical details that also allow readers to watch the forming of the Texas state."


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
LYN COTE is an award-winning author of both contemporary and historical inspirational romance. She speaks at state, regional and national writer’s conferences and is an active member of RWA and the American Christian Fiction Authors. Most recently, Chloe, the first novel in Lyn’s “Women of Ivy Manor” series published by FaithWords was a 2006 Rita Award finalist for Best Inspirational as well as a finalist for the Holt Medallion and the National Readers Choice Contest. She is also one the top-selling authors in Harlequin’s Love Inspired category line. Lyn and her husband live in Wisconsin.


HER INHERITANCE FOREVER
By Lyn Cote
Avon Inspire/An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
On Sale: August 18, 2009
$12.99
ISBN: 9780061373435
LynCote.net

Saturday Book Stroll-Randy Singer's Justice Game with Giveaway!

Welcome to Saturday Book Stroll where I tell you about books I recommend by authors I love. This Saturday's feature is The Justice Game(Tyndale House) by Randy Singer. it released this July.

About The Justice Game

After the target of an investigative report storms a Virginia Beach news studio, he executes one of the anchors on live television before the SWAT team is able to take him down. Following the victim’s funeral, her family files a lawsuit against the gun company who manufactured the killer’s weapon of choice.

The lawyers for the plaintiff and defendant—Kelly Starling and Jason Noble—are young, charismatic, and highly successful. They’re also easy blackmail targets, each harboring a personal secret so devastating it could destroy their careers.

Millions of dollars—and more than a few lives—are at stake. But as Kelly and Jason battle each other, they discover that the real fight is with unseen forces intent on controlling them both.

About Randy’s Approach to this Book

The Justice Gameasks whether justice can be bought and sold in America and focuses specifically on the national gun debate. Randy’s goal in this book was not to make converts to either side but to present both perspectives of the debate and let readers draw their own conclusion. In fact, Randy’s book has been endorsed by people from both sides of the aisle.

Randy took a unique approach to determining the verdict in this story—he had his readers decide. Readers were invited to watch a special online video of the closing arguments and then vote on the verdict. People took this very seriously, and from feedback we received, it was a difficult decision for many. While the jury has made its decision, you can still view the video at www.randysinger.net.

For more info about this OUTSTANDING and EMOTIONALLY CHARGED book, visit:


Randy's site.

There is a story there that made this story personal to Randy. Be sure not to miss this article. And for sure, don't miss this book!

It had me on the edge of my seat and nearly in tears at times from the emotional tension. No matter which side of the gun debate you sit on, this book will make you think and make you think about the other side.



About Randy:

Randy believes it’s important to simultaneously hold a number of different jobs so that if he gets fired by two employers the same day, he can still avoid the unemployment line. He splits his time and divides his personality between Randy Singer, critically acclaimed author, Randy Singer, veteran trial lawyer, and Randy Singer, ministry leader and preacher. When he grows up, he will decide what he really wants to do. For more of his hilarious and impressive bio as well as reviews and award info on this book and more, visit Randy's bio section of his Web site.

I am giving away a copy of The Justice Game. Deadline for entry is September 1, 2009 at Midnight CST. Winner will be notified that week.

If you don't win this book, it'll be well worth your money. I hope you'll stick Randy on your auto-buy list. His books are phenomenal and gripping. I could totally see them as a major motion picture or as a TV miniseries.

Happy reading!

Cheryl Wyatt