The Wood's Edge showed how just a split second decision can be felt for a lifetime of more. Major Aubrey is grieving and makes a terrible choice, to steal one of the twins from an Oneida mother and replace it with his own dead child. That would be terrible enough, but as his lie progresses it affects everyone near him. Lori Benton has done a fantastic job presenting the rippling results from a tiny stone tossed in a moment in time. Love, heartache, anger, fear - forgiveness. It's a beautiful story and the historical research and well described setting set me back in time until I felt their life in 18th century New York frontier come to life.
If you enjoy historical novels or just enjoy a really well crafted story, you won't want to miss this one.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
At the wood’s edge cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?
The 1757 New York frontier is home to the Oneida tribe and to British colonists, yet their feet rarely walk the same paths.
On the day Fort William Henry falls, Major Reginald Aubrey is beside himself with grief. His son, born that day, has died in the arms of his sleeping wife. When Reginald comes across an Oneida mother with newborn twins, one white, one brown, he makes a choice that will haunt the lives of all involved. He steals the white baby and leaves his own child behind. Reginald’s wife and foundling daughter, Anna, never suspect the truth about the boy they call William, but Reginald is wracked by regret that only intensifies with time, as his secret spreads its devastating ripples.
When the long buried truth comes to light, can an unlikely friendship forged at the wood’s edge provide a way forward? For a father tormented by fear of judgment, another by lust for vengeance. For a mother still grieving her lost child. For a brother who feels his twin’s absence, another unaware of his twin’s existence. And for Anna, who loves them both—Two Hawks, the mysterious Oneida boy she meets in secret, and William, her brother. As paths long divided collide, how will God direct the feet of those who follow Him?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lori Benton spent her late teens and early twenties pursuing a career as a wildlife artist, attending the Maryland College of Art & Design before she began painting professionally. When not writing or researching, Lori can be found exploring the mountains of southern Oregon with her husband, Brian. Lori's first novel, Burning Sky was nominated as an ECPA 2014 Christian Book Award Finalist and also received double nominations for 2014 Christy Awards. The Pursuit of Tamsen Littlejohn is her second novel.
I'm so excited to see my third novel published. This book has been in the works from daydreams through edits to contract for many years. I'm so happy to see my heroic fireman made available to the rest of the reader world. I hope you all enjoy love Aidan and his family as much as I do. :)
Justice Burning is available for pre-order on Amazon Right NOW!
Widowed Fire Investigator, Aidan McLeod is determined never to fall in love again. Serving his family and community is enough.
School counselor and graphologist, Morgan Daryl inherited her Grandmother’s farm. Ready for a fresh start, she leaves a tragic past behind to move to Justice, Missouri.
An explosive fire at Morgan’s school triggers a series of escalating fires throughout town. At each fire, the arsonist leaves a note. Can Morgan’s graphology training help?
As Aidan works to catch the arsonist, he struggles against a growing attraction to Morgan. Can Aidan learn to trust Morgan with the investigation and his heart?
Aidan will have to decide soon, because Justice is burning and it’s up to Aidan to stop it before someone ends up dead.
#NationalPrinceWeek is going strong and today, Rissa Fuller from Dysfunction Junction is here today to host.
Rissa: Hello everyone! Thanks for coming back. We're already half way through the week and it's my turn to bring the fun. I had fun scanning prince pics with the girls and even though Alexa chose her prince for his yummy good looks, I was drawn to something a little different. Being the only married gal-pal in the bunch a mom to boot, I find myself looking at things a little differently.
Spanish Crown Prince Felipe VI is my choice for the week. He's older than the princes listed before, but I still think he's rather good looking. Distinguished, debonair, but still kind. Part of his attraction lies in his family nature. I love seeing him with his wife and children. A good looking prince that adores his family and shows his dedication is at the top of my list. Very attractive.
I'm throwing a twist in for mid-week. I have a son, Ty Jr. that is too young to play Prince and Princess right now, but will soon be begging for swords and armor to fight dragons. If you have a young prince at home too, here are a few fun projects you can do to prep them for saving their favorite princess (or mom).
Easy Swords from Cardboard tubes and foil. Super Easy!
Thanks for stopping in, I hope you have fun with your little prince (or princess if that's the case). Tomorrow Hope Campbell will be sharing her favorite Hottie Prince and a lot of other fun and crazy stuff. It's Hope, what else can you expect? And don't forget to stop by Mary Waibel's blog, she's got a lot of Princely things going over there too that you don't want to miss.
Dysfunction Junction by April Erwin Contemporary Christian Romantic Comedy Twenty-six and never been kissed. That's about to change...
Finding true love these days feels impossible to Kianna Ravencamp, only dysfunction surrounds her.
She dreams of true love and a family, but she’s never even been kissed. For the first time in her life, she will have to navigate dating and flirtation. Will her inexperience be her downfall?
Letting go and trusting God is the only answer that brings the path to real love and success.
Available Now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Muse It Up Publishing and many more.
Song Stuck on the Brain: Dawning of Aquarius by The 5th Dimension
Welcome author KC Sprayberry! KC's latest novel, Canoples Investigations Tackles Space Pirates is available now! In honor of this momentous occasion, she and her cast has stopped by to give us all the down low.
Sally Wild of Inside
Galaxy is nervous. Sweat beads her forehead. All of her fingers tap a nerve-wracking
beat on the table. She stares at the approval ratings for this show and is sick
to her stomach. The live feed is abysmal. She has to do something, fix this, so
her boss doesn’t yell at her.
To her dismay, Carl
Wills returns and straddles the same chair.
Carl: Terry said to tell you that he was on his way. A girl wouldn’t
let him go just yet.
Sally: Your interview is finished. Go along, little boy.
Carl: Nah, I think I’ll stick around and see how you handle Terry.
This will be good.
Sally: Oh, Inside Galaxy listeners, we are about to corner Terry
Ashley with Carl Wills, in our continuing interview with those children from
Canoples Investigations. Let me tell you, there is something terribly wrong
with this station, if these children had to take on those nasty space pirates.
Terry: Excuse me, sorry I’m late.
Sally, in a conspiratorial whisper: This child is fat! And he has the most awful
concoction on his tray. He and Carl are about to eat. How can they put that
trash into their mouths? Let’s go find out.
A break while the camera follows Sally powders her nose.
Sally: Is this what Canoples Investigations eats now that Gut
Buster pizzas have been proven to be fattening?
Carl: Watch it, Terry. She’ll twist your words.
Sally: We’ve done our interview, Carl. I’d appreciate it if you let
Terry answer when I’m talking to him.
Terry: This? It’s the Chili Cheese Everything lunch special. Big
bowl of chili, monster pile of cheese, and every topping in the universe. We use
this for energy.
Sally: But doesn’t that unhealthy
food put fat on you. I mean more fat than you already carry.
Carl: Back off, Sally. Terry doesn’t like anyone calling him fat.
Terry: Chill, Carl. She’ll learn. Besides, I haven’t sat on anyone
for a couple of months. Hey, Sally. That’s your name. Right?
Sally: Yes, my name is Sally. Has your brain suffered from all of
this junk you eat?
Terry: First off, I’m not fat. All muscle. (He flexes a muscle) Second, our interview is supposed to be about
the space pirates, not teen eating habits. See, we get to eat junk. It helps us
stay energized.
Sally: It helps you stay something. I’ll have to figure that out
some other time. So, Terry, what was your part in capturing the space pirates?
Did you pilot one of the flitters to Jupiter?
Terry: That’s still classified information. Chief Pelham told us we
couldn’t talk about that because of the trial next week.
Sally: Are you sure the chief isn’t trying to cover up his own
incompetence?
Terry: Chief Pelham incompetent? (Laughs) Not on your best day. He’s the best security chief
Canoples has ever had. Nah. He’s not incompetent at all. The chief is only
trying to make sure there are no problems at the trial.
Sally: So, you were doing what while your friends were in trouble
on Jupiter? Having a Gut Buster? Or some of this Chili Cheese Everything?
Terry: Boy, do you have it wrong. The promenade was closed until a
week ago, Sally. Because of the space pirate attack. They blew out the
porthole. Canoples Investigations helped everyone evacuate. That was when
things got nuts.
Sally: So, where were you when your friends were in trouble? Crying
because you couldn’t get any food?
Terry glances at Carl: She’s trying to start a fight. Isn’t she?
Carl: Sure sounds that way. Wanna jet?
Terry: Yeah. Sounds good. I’m not going to answer any more
questions, reporter lady who is pretty dumb.
Sally: Those awful boys just ran away and left their mess on the
table. That’s a violation. I’m going to find security, if anyone from that
inept organization is around. Those boys will spend a week on Fomalhaut and pay
a massive fine if I have my…Oh! BD Bradford is with his friends. I’m not
supposed to interview him yet, but if that girl, Cassie, isn’t here soon, I
might have to go without her. She is rather unreliable. But first, another one
of this silly advertisements.
Canoples
Investigations Tackles Space Pirates
Available
now!
Excerpt:
Five
flitters arrow around the massive tetra-flex porthole giving everyone a view of
Jupiter and her moons. These are ships capable of seating two to four people
for station-to-planet hops. The largest thing in sight, Io, is in synchronous
orbit between the station and Jupiter.
Blurb:
The
biggest worry on BD Bradford's mind is scoring enough creds to snatch a copy of
the latest vid-game. He's set on getting his girl to stop glaring at him, until
Space Pirates make their presence known. Thrown into a day without end, BD and
his team can't do anything right, until faced with an impossible situation.
Book Trailer:
Bio:
Born and raised in Southern California’s Los Angeles basin,
K.C. Sprayberry spent years traveling the United States and Europe while in the
Air Force before settling in Northwest Georgia. A new empty nester with her
husband of more than twenty years, she spends her days figuring out new ways to
torment her characters and coming up with new tales from the South and beyond.
She’s a multi-genre author who comes up with ideas from the
strangest sources. Some of her short stories have appeared in anthologies,
others in magazines. Three of her books (Softly Say Goodbye, Who Am I?, and
Mama’s Advice) are Amazon best sellers. Her other books are: Take Chances,
Where U @, The Wrong One, Pony Dreams, Evil Eyes, Inits, and Starlight.
Additionally, she has shorts available on Amazon: Grace, Secret From the
Flames, Family Curse … Times Two, and The Ghost Catcher.
DiAnn Mills is a master at building suspense and plucking the heartstrings all while keeping it in a perfect whirlwind, ninety or nothing, supercharged balance. Did that make sense? LOL If you're not sure pick up Firewall and you'll see what I mean. It starts with a bang and never stops. I loved it. I especially enjoyed the well timed spiritual comments that struck a chord but didn't weigh down the story. Oh, and Buddy. Just wait until you meet Buddy. He may be my favorite hero second to Agent Grayson Hall.
I loaned this one to my mom and she had it back to me in less than 2 days. She said, "That was intense! Do you have any other books by her?" Oh yeah, you bet I do! :) Neither of us can wait for more from DiAnn Mills. Don't miss out on the action, check out Firewall A.S.A.P.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
After a whirlwind romance, Taryn Young is preparing to board a plane at Houston International Airport, bound for a dream honeymoon, when a bomb decimates the terminal. Injured but still alive, she awakens to discover her husband is missing and they’re both considered prime suspects in the attack. Further, the FBI is convinced her husband isn’t who he appears to be.
With both their lives and reputations on the line, and the media outcry for justice increasing with each passing minute, Taryn and Grayson have no choice but to trust one another . . . and pray they can uncover the truth before they become two more casualties.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Firewall, go HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
DiAnn Mills believes her readers should “Expect an Adventure.” She is a fiction writer who combines an adventuresome spirit with unforgettable characters to create action-packed novels. Her books have won many awards through American Christian Fiction Writers, and she is the recipient of the Inspirational Reader’s Choice award for 2005, 2007, and 2010. She was a Christy Award finalist in 2008 and a Christy winner in 2010.
DiAnn is a founding board member for American Christian Fiction Writers, a member of Inspirational Writers Alive, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and is the Craftsman Mentor for the Christian Writer’s Guild. She speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops.
As much as I was looking forward to this book, it never arrived. *pout* The publishers must have had something come up to delay the delivery. I'm sorry, I know this is two in a row, but we all know there is no controlling the mail delivery. If the book ever arrives, I will post a review. In the mean while, please enjoy a peek at the book to come.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
When soldier Caitlin McKae woke up in Atlanta after being wounded in battle, the Georgian doctor who treated her believed Caitlin's only secret was that she had been fighting for the Confederacy disguised as a man. In order to avoid arrest or worse, Caitlin hides her true identity and makes a new life for herself in Atlanta.
Trained as a teacher, she accepts a job as a governess to the daughter of Noah Becker, a German immigrant lawyer, who is about to enlist with the Rebel army. Then in the spring of 1864, Sherman's troops edge closer to Atlanta. Caitlin tries to escape north with the girl, but is arrested on charges of being a spy. Will honor dictate that Caitlin follow the rules, or love demand that she break them?
Jocelyn Green is a child of God, wife and mom living in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She is also an award-winning journalist, author, editor and blogger. Though she has written nonfiction on a variety of topics, her name is most widely recognized for her ministry to military wives: Faith Deployed. Her passion for the military family was fueled by her own experience as a military wife, and by the dozens of interviews she has conducted with members of the military for her articles and books, Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives and its sequel, Faith Deployed...Again: More Daily Encouragement for Military Wives. She is also co-author of both Stories of Faith and Courage from the War in Iraq & Afghanistan and Stories of Faith and Courage from the Home Front (forthcoming, May 2012). Her Faith Deployed Web site and Facebook page continue to provide ongoing support, encouragement and resources for military wives worldwide.
Song Stuck on the Brain: Weelll.... What isn't?!? Today my LF Syndrome is in high gear!
It's a common occurrence for me to get a random song stuck in my brain. Often I wake up with it running on repeat. This morning, I woke up singing the theme song from Popeye the Sailor Man. (Yep, I'm strong to the Finich, cuz I eats me spinach, I'm Popeye the Sailor man. TOOT TOOT!) It was the toot toot that really started to get annoying, but I just couldn't seem to shut it off.
Then around noon I started singing His Eye is on the Sparrow, a lovely gospel song. One of my favorites. So soon it was "...I'm Popeye the Sailor man. TOOT TOOT! Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is He, His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me... CUE LOOP AND REPEAT!!! *sigh*
Somewhere toward evening, the Sparrow song triggered a fav song written by Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow. You betcha! Now they're all three randomly looping through my brain! I've always loved Dolly's voice but when David Cook revised it I fell in love with his version too, so sometimes the song varies in my head depending on who I'm channeling the most at the moment.
It's certainly not my only crazy quirk, my dreams have been just as crazy lately. (I have some doozies you can check them out below.) Maybe there's something in the air?
So now that I've shared the craziness that is in my head, what about you? Do you every have this problem? What's been stuck in your noggin most recently?
Want to know more about LF Syndrome (Loose File Syndrome) check out these #TBT posts:
Song Stuck on the Brain: I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes by Jim Stafford
Happy Limerick Day! Yep, it's a holiday. How fun is that?
I wrote several to share, but before I do, I'll share a couple of links that will help you with your own limericks to share today.
If you can't remember how your teacher explained it back in grade school, here's a LINK that is very helpful.
There's also a page that allows you to fill in the blanks and it generates the limerick for you.
Here's the limerick I created using the prompts and my dog as inspiration.
There
once was a Cocker named Buddy.
Who ate pickles while they were muddy.
But the floor didn't mind,
To be salted and brined.
They were used to being so cruddy.
LOL, okay, that one is pretty silly. But for the most part, that's what makes a limerick so much fun!
In honor of the holiday, I wrote a few more limericks inspired by my novel Dysfunction Junction and it's cast. Have a go at these.
There once was a town called Dysfunction
A bad relationship junction.
Can true love be found?
Where problems abound?
This town where hearts will malfunction?
There once was a woman who missed
All her life long a chance to be kissed
She threw up her hands
And said “Oh, My Lands!”
"I may never know what I missed!"
Once there was a girl who’s big sister
Took a beating from her mean old mister
It made her so mad
To see her sister so sad
That she longed to give him a blister!
There once were three men who were sick
Of fighting for the same great Chick.
So they worked to impress
Now it’s anyone’s guess
Which one of the men will she pick?
Once I got started, I was having too much fun to stop! I kept going and wrote several more. If you want to check out the rest, visit my author's page on Facebook. I'll be posting them throughout the day.
I'd love to hear yours! Feel free to leave them in the comments below or on my Facebook page.
A very sweet and moving story. Even in the middle of World War II, not all innocence has been destroyed. Clara begins as a young impulsive young woman ready to take on the world and make a difference, unaware of how much it will truly change her life. When she returns home from war life has taken on a whole new meaning.
I don't the think the dates matter, war is war and the experiences in it are universal. So much of what Clara shares is identifiable, even 80 years later.
Great story, don't miss it.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
After the end of World War II, Clara Kirkpatrick returns from the Women’s Army Corp to deliver a dying soldier’s last wishes: convey his love to his young widow, Mattie, with apologies for the missed life they had planned to share.
Struggling with her own post-war trauma, Clara thinks she’s not prepared to handle the grief of this broken family. Yet upon meeting Mattie, and receiving a baby quilt that will never cuddle the soldier’s baby, Clara vows to honor the sacrifices that family made.
Now a labor and delivery nurse in her rural hometown, Clara wraps each new babe in the gifted quilt and later stitches the child’s name into the cloth. As each new child is welcomed by the quilt, Clara begins to wonder whatever
happened to Mattie—and if her own life would ever experience the love of a newborn. Little does she know that she will have the opportunity to re-gift the special quilt—years later and carrying even greater significance than when it was first bestowed.
I’m Emily, and I’m honored and humbled to meet you, friend.
We’re all stumbling along on this journey and you can approach me about anything okay? I’m an open book, with dog-eared pages and a worn cover.
I’m mama to two boys, ages two and four, and married to a farm-boy-turned-math-teacher. We live in a small Dutch hamlet with three churches, one Co-Op and no stop lights. There are a lot of fields out here, there’s a lot of space and sky for breathing and running and writing.
We foster two boys in addition to our own two, and before I had kids, I took care of my Mum who had brain cancer. She fought back and has recovered, all glory to God, and my pastor-father still holds her hand while they go for daily walks.
I battled anorexia nervosa as a child, and then again as a newly married woman, and I write a lot about body image now and have a passion for women to learn to love themselves.
My husband and I have battled infertility and are currently trying to adopt our third child through the local Alberta government.
I hurt for the church, and believe in it, and pray for it, as I’ve grown up inside its walls and have heard its groanings.
I have a heart for Africa, particularly Uganda, and went there in January on a bloggers’ trip with World Help.
My favorite things to do are read literary novels, play guitar, snowboard, paint with oil and acrylics and hug my babies.
I am the author of two books on eating disorders, a novel releasing this spring, and a memoir coming out this summer.
I hope you’ll connect with me on FB: https://www.facebook.com/emilytwierenga, or if you prefer, Twitter: @emily_wierenga. I’d love to have a virtual glass of wine, or cup of coffee, with you.
Merlin's Immortals has been a tremendous series. Set in 14th century England Thomas finds himself the unwitting pawn between two very secret organizations. SO secret, he doesn't even know why they're so desperate to haunt his every move. Spies, secret passages, magic like miracles to confuse and control the masses. Thomas has decided he is on his own to fight this and find the truth.
One of the things I love most about this series is the intricacies of the plot. Who's really a friend? Is this character a mere peasant or a secret Immortal or Druid? I also love that although the author brings in what seems to be magical or fantasy, he also explains the science behind it. Proving that often what seemed impossible was mere slight of hand or chemistry.
The series has been exciting, fast paced and addictive. I can't wait to see more.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Will this dangerous quest lead the outcast Orphan King toward an ancient secret—or to certain destruction? Posing as a beggar, Thomas escapes Magnus after fifteen men, who are calling themselves the Priests of the Holy Grail, arrive and take control of the castle through wondrous acts and apparent miracles. With the help of his longtime friend Gervaise, Thomas sets out on a journey that leads him to the ancient Holy Land. Unaware that Katherine and Hawkwood are watching over him, Thomas is tested in his beliefs and comes face to face with the ancient power that the Merlins and Druids have long been searching for.
Enter the world of Merlin’s Immortals, where ancient secrets and evil conspiracies take you on a breathless adventure of discovery, intrigue, and hidden knowledge.
If you haven't read book 2, Fortress of Mist, be sure to check it out HERE.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Sigmund Brouwer is a well-known author in evangelical Christian circles. He has written scores of books across many genres, from children's picture books to scientific thrillers, and more.
Born in 1959 as one of six children to a family with Dutch heritage, Brouwer is a native of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. He is married to Christian singer Cindy Morgan and has two daughters. Brouwer divides his time between Nashville, Tennessee and Red Deer, Alberta, and enjoys sports such as ice hockey and golf.
A favorite cause of Brouwer's is to encourage non-readers to begin reading. He visits schools and speaks about writing often. He likes to tell people he had the worst grade in his English class at one point during his childhood, and that it took him ten years to get his first book published. - NewReleaseTuesday
Song Stuck on the Brain: Work It by Missy Elliot - LOL, don't ask, but I've been singing, "Is it worth it, let me work it, I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it..." Then all I manage is a mimic of random sounds to reverse it... :)
I have been seeing some of THE CUTEST dog pics and videos floating around online lately, so I thought I'd share. Theses make my day, hope they brighten yours too.
Don't leave me, Mama, I'm skeered of needles.
You said I was your baby...
No, no, wait... lol, I have to show you my Jar Jar Binks impersonation!
I instantly here Stan Laurel "Memememe!" (Go watch a Laurel and Hardy comedy, it's worth it!)
My sister Angel and I wrote a children's song together over the weekend and we want to share it with all of you.
Do you, or a friend, teach Sunday School, Bible School or just like to sing with kids? Here's a new song for you to learn together. Teach them what it means to repent in a simple and easy to remember way. The song is free so pass it on to anyone you would like.
My longtime friend and fellow writer, KC Sprayberry has taken the publishing world by storm. After publishing a few short stories in anthologies, her first novel, Softly Say Goodbye, released with Solstice Publishing January 2013. Since then the contracts have been flying faster than snowflakes in a blizzard!
Who Am I? is just one of the most recent releases. This e-book novella is written about teens, but don't let that stop you. I was up until 3:45 am reading it straight through! Brooke is a relatable teen. As a teenager I may not have questioned my parents or actual identity, but every teen (and dare I say adult?) can relate to the urge of finding who they are in the world. To finding friends and a style that's their own. We all face teasing, bullying and stress in varying levels. KC takes these relatable issues and turns them into a fast paced suspense read that keeps you flipping the pages.
Be sure you check out all of her other new releases too. You won't want to miss any of them.
ABOUT THE E-BOOK:
Brooke English never belongs. She changes schools twice a year, as often as her looks and name change. Her thoughts about belonging to her "family" get even more viral when they stop in Landry, Georgia. Then things start to go wrong. Then Brooke starts to have dreams.
Will she find the answers she wants? Or will her worst fears become reality?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
KC Sprayberry loves reading, but not as much as she loves writing stories for young adults and middle-graders. Her interest in telling her stories goes back to her high school years, where she excelled in any and all writing classes. After a move to the northwest area of Georgia, she dove into this pursuit full-time while raising her children. While she spends many days researching are
as of interest, she also loves photography and often uses it as a way to integrate scenery into her work. (Twitter: @kcsowriter.)
At the wood’s edge cultures collide. Can two families survive the impact?
