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Excerpt & #Giveaway – The Nature of Small Birds by Susie Finkbeiner @SusieFinkbeiner #LSBBT #Christian #LiteraryFiction @RevellBooks

Posted in Christian, excerpt, Giveaway on July 14, 2021

THE NATURE OF SMALL BIRDS

BY SUSIE FINKBEINER

Publisher: Revell

Pub Date: July 6, 2021

Pages: 368 pages

Categories: Fiction / Christian / General

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In 1975, three thousand children were airlifted out of Saigon to be adopted into Western homes. When Mindy, one of those children, announces her plans to return to Vietnam to find her birth mother, her loving adopted family is suddenly thrown back to the events surrounding her unconventional arrival in their lives.

Though her father supports Mindy’s desire to meet her family of origin, he struggles privately with an unsettling fear that he’ll lose the daughter he’s poured his heart into. Mindy’s mother undergoes the emotional rollercoaster inherent in the adoption of a child from a war-torn country, discovering the joy hidden amid the difficulties. And Mindy’s sister helps her sort through relics that whisper of the effect the trauma of war has had on their family–but also speak of the beauty of overcoming.

Told through three strong voices in three compelling timelines, The Nature of Small Birds is a hopeful story that explores the meaning of family far beyond genetic code.

“Susie Finkbeiner has such an inviting and distinctive voice as a writer that you’ll gladly follow it–and follow her–to any setting.”–Valerie Fraser Luesse, Christy Award-winning author of Under the Bayou Moon

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Excerpt from Chapter One of

The Nature of Small Birds

By Susie Finkbeiner

Bruce, 2013

No matter how the world has changed over the course of my life, somehow crayons still smell the way they did when I was a kid. A fresh pack of Crayolas sits open on the kitchen table, and I roll the one called “Macaroni and Cheese” between thumb and finger.

My youngest granddaughter sits next to me at the table, coloring heart shapes and smiley faces all over her piece of printer paper. We’re busy making cards for her great-grammy—my mother—whose birthday is over the weekend. So far Evie’s got more wax on the page than I do.

“How old is Great-Grammy gonna be?” Evie asks, switching to a light shade of brown.

“Eighty-five,” I say.

She looks up from her coloring to give me a drop-jawed look. “That’s really old.”

“Well, let’s not say that to her, all right?” I give her a wink.

Evie gives me a thumbs-up before going back to her work.

Boy, do I love spending time with this girl.

“You’re doing a good job,” I say, tilting my head to look at her picture.

“Thanks,” she says. “Do you think Great-Grammy will like it?”

“Of course she will.”

A gust comes in through the open window, making the corner of Evie’s paper flicker just a little bit. Outside, the tops of the trees sway and the leaves that have already fallen to the ground ride the wind across the yard.

Man, do I love fall in Michigan.

I fit my crayon back in its place between the deep orange and goldenrod yellow. “You know what. I’m getting thirsty.”

“Me too,” she says, letting her shoulders slump as if she’s been laboring over that card all day.

“How about I make us some hot cocoa?” I narrow my eyes at her. “Would that be all right with you?”

That gets her to perk up right away, and she tells me, “Yes, please.”

As soon as the weather drops below sixty degrees, Linda makes sure we’re well stocked with the fixings for hot cocoa. The mix, marshmallows, the works. Our oldest, Sonny, likes to point out that it wasn’t this way when she was a little girl. I like to remind her that we weren’t grandparents then.

I hardly get the cupboard open to pick two mugs before I hear a thunk on the window. A quick look and I see a little sparrow, unmoving, on the grass, wings splayed on either side. Its head is turned at a funny angle.

“What was that?” Evie asks, eyebrows scrunched together.

“You stay right there,” I say by way of answering. “I’ll go check it out.”

I rush to the family room and push open the sliding door, stepping out onto the patio.

The late morning has a hint of chill to it as if to remind me that winter isn’t as far away as I might like to think. I wish I’d slipped on a pair of shoes. Socked feet aren’t always the surest, especially on leaf-covered grass. Last thing I need is to fall, especially while I’m supposed to be taking care of Evie. At my age—sixty-ahem years old—it’s not so easy to recover from a tumble.

Trying my best not to startle the bird—a house sparrow—I lower myself, pressing one knee into the ground, hoping to see a sign of life.

“Grandpa?” Evie’s on the other side of the window, fingers curled and pressed against her cheeks. “Is it dead?”

“I don’t think so, honey,” I say, smiling at her. “How about you see if Grandma has a dry washcloth in the drawer. All right?”

She nods, but the look in her eyes says she’s feeling more than a little bit worried. By the time she comes out, cloth in hand, the sparrow’s managed to get herself sitting up.

“She’ll be fine in a few minutes,” I say, as calm and gentle as I can.

I use the washcloth to pick up the sparrow. She rests in my cupped hands, and I resist the temptation to run the tip of a finger over her feathers. They look like they’d be soft to the touch.

But birds like this one are wild, not meant for the affections of humans. Instead, I just watch her, hoping she recovers from the shock she’s had this morning.

“‘There is a special providence in the fall of a sparrow,’” I whisper after a minute.

“What’s that mean?” she asks.

“Well, it’s from a play called Hamlet,” I say, noticing how the sparrow blinks at the sound of my voice. “It just means that God sees everything and cares, even if it’s just a little critter smacking into a window.”

Evie doesn’t take her eyes off the bird and doesn’t give me any indication that she understands. That’s all right. Sometimes I have a tough time comprehending it too.

The sparrow gives a little tremble, and I make a shushing sound like the one I always made when comforting one of my girls when they fell off their bikes or stubbed a toe.

“That’s it,” I say when she tries her wings, stretching them with a little twitch. Keeping them spread, she gives a tiny, tentative hop.

Then a second hop with a bit more certainty.

“Can we keep her?” Evie asks, putting a hand on my shoulder.

“I’m afraid not, honey.” I shake my head. “She wouldn’t like being a pet, I don’t think. She needs to be free.”

I flatten my hands, hoping to give the sparrow a better surface to take off from. She’s hardly an ounce; I barely notice the weight of her at all. But when she pushes off to fly, saying goodbye with a little trill, I miss how she felt in my hands.

We watch her go, Evie and me, until we lose her in the branches of the ancient sycamore at the far end of the yard.

My sweet girl lowers her head to my shoulder, and her sniffles let me know that she’s crying. Well, I feel like crying too, just for a different reason.

“I wanted to keep her,” she says.

“I kind of did too,” I say. “But it wouldn’t have been good for her.”

“Will we ever see her again?”

“We might.” I put my arm around her and kiss the top of her head.

I look back toward the spot where I last saw that bird, not saying that house sparrows are a dime a dozen, if that.

Still, it’s something to see them fly.

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Susie Finkbeiner is the CBA bestselling author of All Manner of Things, which was selected as a 2020 Michigan Notable Book, and Stories That Bind Us, as well as A Cup of Dust, A Trail of Crumbs, and A Song of Home. She serves on the Fiction Readers Summit planning committee, volunteers her time at Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and speaks at retreats and women’s events across the country. Susie and her husband have three children and live in West Michigan.

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Review & #Giveaway – Alfie Carter by BJ Mayo @skyhorsepub #LSBBT #SouthernFiction #RuralFiction #Mystery #TexasAuthor #NewRelease #TexasBook #SmallTownTexas #HistoricalFiction

Posted in 4 paws, Christian, Giveaway, Historical, Texas on February 25, 2021

ALFIE CARTER

By

BJ Mayo

Published by Skyhorse Publishing

Pages: 288

Published: January 19th, 2021

Categories: Southern Fiction / Rural Fiction / Mystery

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The seemingly never-ending Cabinda War (1975—) has left multitudes dead in its wake and thousands of children homeless and orphaned.

Jackaleena N’denga, a young Angolan girl, has become the sole survivor of one specifically brutal village massacre carried out by a band of guerrilla boy-soldiers.

Jackaleena’s resilience leads her to an orphanage on the west coast of Africa, known as Benguela by the Sea, where she and other children are taken in and protected. Her brilliant mind and endless questions capture the heart of her mentor, Margaret, who ensures her that her survival thus far—especially being the survivor from her village—must mean she has big things ahead of her. When the opportunity arises, she must find her purpose.

Not without a plan, Jackaleena stows away on a mercy ship that has made its yearly visit to the orphanage and is now preparing to return to America. Her journey takes her across the ocean, into the arms of New York City’s customs officials, and finally into placement in a temporary foster home in Texas.

Enter Alfie Carter—a workaholic, small-town detective who is also battling memories of his past. His life is forever changed when he meets a young African girl looking for her higher purpose.

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Every now and then a book will come along with a message that is fitting to the times we live in and how we should be living that life.

“..we are the world’s worst at condemning folks that we think need condemning. The man that stole the car, the people on the scourge of drugs with no way out. All of the things that can beset us if we ain’t careful. I have done it myself in my work. What right do we have to condemn them?”

This is a story of two lives intersecting at a critical time for all parties and the ending result becomes something even better than anyone expected.

When the story begins, we see Jackaleena all grown up and an attorney in this small town. However, her current court case brings back memories that she had forgotten or pushed down in her memories and it releases a floodgate of tears which the judge doesn’t quite understand until she shares her tale.

Jackaleena had a tough life in Africa. Her family and village were wiped out in the blink of an eye, but perhaps that was meant to happen. Jackaleena knew she had a bigger purpose in life and after time in an orphanage, she realized that purpose was in America and not Africa, at least not at that time. She is definitely wise beyond her years and everyone that meets her recognizes her intelligence and her passion. I loved her curiosity and determination and did not let anything stand in her way.

“Her heart was light. Her feelings of joy and gratitude were immense. She felt like Jesus Man was the only one who had ever helped her, and besides Margaret she had no one in the world.”

Alfie is a tough soul due to tragedy earlier in his life. The sections of the story that are from his point of view are rough and gritty, much like the man, but give us insight into why he acts this way. It is only when another tragic event occurs that he realizes that he is not living his life to its full potential. There is so much that he has done wrong that he needs to right, but is fearful of the reactions of those around him. But this is his journey to soften his hardened heart and find his way back to his family and God.

I enjoyed this story especially the mystery that Alfie sets out to unravel, the death of a young woman. The clues are all there for him to discover the truth and the outcome is more than I could have imagined. It is the forgiveness shown by the young woman’s family that shows that there is goodness in this world. I was touched by the outcome for all those involved. Could I have been so forgiving? I would like to think so.

“Have compassion on them, pray for them. That’s what they need, not my condemning.”

This story is also about faith and belief in a higher being or master creator. Alfie struggles with this but perhaps he isn’t as far from faith as he believes. Jackaleena has a strong faith in “Jesus Man” after meeting a young boy that brings her to safety and the teachings in the orphanage. Perhaps their journey will have an impact on the reader and they might be able to relate to either one of these characters.

“Thinking about the bible, or at least the part I read, it seemed it might be true that all animals, fish, and insects were purposely designed by a master creator. I saw it right before my eyes that each of these creatures, no matter how big or small, was given a place in the world and a way to survive.”

There are also moments of humor especially when Alfie declares that “men’s underwear is not supposed to be every color of the rainbow.” Alfie is also introspective regarding his childhood and how it impacted his life as an adult.

I also marveled at the descriptive scenery and could picture Alfie climbing a mountain or the area where he would camp to get away from it all.

Overall this is a book that could stick with someone long after reading the words. We give this book 4 paws up.

BJ Mayo was born in an oil field town in Texas. He spent the first few years of his life living in a company field camp twenty-five miles from the closest town. His career in the energy industry took him to various points in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Louisiana, Bangladesh, Australia, and Angola West Africa. He and his wife were high school sweethearts and have been married for forty-six years with two grown children. They live on a working farm near San Angelo, Texas.

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Spotlight – The Counselor by Curtis Taylor #christiansuspense @AspenBooks

Posted in Christian, LDS, suspense on February 24, 2021

Synopsis

Late one night Travis Call is awakened by a knock at the door. After months of suspense, the police have arrived with the news he dreaded: His wife, an up-and-coming actress, is dead.

And they suspect him of her murder.

As a young financial counselor, Travis has made millions for his clients, but a recent diagnosis of Lyme Disease has compromised his ability to think, to remember, to make good decisions. And now he may be in over his head with a new and suddenly rocky investment.

Travis is also a counselor in the bishopric of his ward at church. And now that he is suspected in his wife’s murder, he will almost certainly be released—or will he? Maybe the bishop knows more than the police do.

It’s a certainty that somebody close to him does.

With almost too many suspects to count, Travis has to find the real killer—before the real killer grows even bolder and silences him.

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Curtis Taylor is a writer of fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. His fiction includes “A Grand Conspiracy,” “The Counselor,” “American Grace,” “The Dinner Club” (revised as “Rolling Home”), and “The Invisible Saint” (revised as “The Invisible Saint Revisited”). His nonfiction includes “Embraced By The Light” (co-authored with Betty J. Eadie), and “The Burning Within (co-authored with Ranelle Wallace). His most recent screenplay is “The Review,” a story set loosely on “American Grace.” He and his wife, Janet, live in Modesto, California.

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Book Blast – Blast From The Past by M.E. Marshall #Christian #fiction #cozy #Mystery @GRACEMIN13

Posted in Christian, Cozy, fiction, mystery, Trailer on December 17, 2020

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The small town of Summersville has a big problem. They must come up with two million dollars in a very short period. In a surprising twist, that exact amount is dropped off at the door of the courthouse. Who left it and why; who is the mysterious man in town and why is he asking questions about the gold ol Herman Jones was supposedly found and buried? Why does this stranger seem so familiar?

Was there really gold in the surrounding mountains? Found out how the townspeople cope with the sudden wealth and the news of the return of Melanie Jones’ high school sweetheart. Melanie Jones’ ancestors founded the little town, what secrets is she hiding?

This is a story of Cagney and Lacey meets Thelma and Louise. Follow Jamie and Melanie as they investigate the town’s new wealth, and the mysterious stranger.

About the Author

Madlyn Marshall is the Founder of G.R.A.C.E. Ministry and G.R.A.C.E. Publishing, Inc., who aspires to empower the Christian community with the gems of knowledge of biblical principles relating to money management. A dedicated humanitarian and evangelist, she devotes her time to helping others eradicate the complexities from the process of financial management, budgeting, and consumer credit. Madlyn holds 40+ years of experience serving Corporate America in the field of Credit & Collection and served as the Chief Financial Officer at the local church for over 13 years. She strives to channel all the knowledge & experiences to help others learn the art of managing finances and get one step closer to achieving financial freedom.

Madlyn Marshall is also a zealous Author who aims to inspire a change with her words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement. She writes journals, short stories, poems, and books to empower the community and help people accomplish their financial goals & achieve prosperity. A survivor of physical & emotional abuse and a young witness to spousal abuse, Madlyn has risen above the worst of times with the power of faith. She serves as a beacon of hope for young women who are lost in the abyss of hopelessness and yearning to find a way out of the misery & desolation. Madlyn is laying the foundation for G.R.A.C.E House, that she hopes will begin to break the cycle of misery and help women heal emotionally and physically from the scars of abuse.

Driven by the desire to build a happier world for the generations of today & tomorrow, Madlyn Marshall aspires to inspire a change through education, encouragement, and restoration. She writes with the sole purpose to empower others and help them strengthen the walls of faith and turn to God as the only eternal source of strength & provision. Through her publishing company, Madlyn also provides a platform for aspiring authors to catapult their writing career and play an integral role in empowering the community.
Over the years, Madlyn Marshall has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the community and was the recipient of the National Coalition of Women Ministry Esther Award 2013. She holds the Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership Certifications from Toastmasters International and is an active member of the Georgia Christian Business Network. Madlyn also sits on the board of directors of the Words of Comfort Ministries, Inc.

Besides this, Madlyn Marshall cherishes spending time in the company of her friends & families and actively participates in self-development activities. She has served as the Chief Financial Officer for multiple non-profit organizations and believes in the notion of empowering the people as they are the roots of a strong & healthy community.

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Movie Review & #Giveaway – The Santa Box #christmas #inspirational #5paws

Posted in 5 paws, Christian, christmas, Giveaway, Inspirational on November 8, 2020

THE SANTA BOX tells the story of teenager Kallie Watts. For the past five years, Christmas has spelled disaster for her and her family. When a fire leaves Kallie and her widowed mother homeless just before the holidays, there’s only one conclusion: Kallie is cursed by Christmas. When Kallie and her mother relocate to a small California town, Kallie is confronted by her worst nightmare come true: a town overflowing with holiday decorations and Christmas cheer. Kallie’s life is soon changed forever by the gift of a Santa box. When she lifts the lid, she rediscovers the magic and true meaning of Christmas.

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If you are looking for an upbeat Christmas themed movie then look no further than this new release. This movie has it all – likable and unlikable characters, spirit, and a clear message – that it is better to give than to receive.

The movie starts off during WWII with two soldiers around a campfire listening to a Christmas song. An enterprising young man distracts them to steal a can of food. Much to his surprise, one of the soldiers only wants to help him. The movie then fast forwards to the present day and we meet Kallie and her mom, Rachel, who has just moved to a new town and rental home after losing pretty much everything in a fire. Kallie is very discouraged because bad things seem to happen around Christmas time, at least for the last five years and she believes that the holiday is cursed.

However, things will change once Kallie meets Otto. Otto loves the spirit of Christmas and they form a fast friendship and he shares his beliefs and gives her some sage advice about the holiday. Will it be enough to change her mind? You will have to watch the movie to find out.

The magic of the movie is in the Santa Box that Kallie finds on her porch. Inside is a note telling her to write her Christmas wish on the note and put it inside the box and leave it on her porch. What she doesn’t realize is that her wish will have long lasting ripples into the community and even deep within her own beliefs.

This movie also has an underlying story about Lisa Green who is the popular girl in school and actually something of a bully to the other students. She is mean and degrading to them. She sort of befriends Kallie because her mom told her to be her friend. But is she a true friend if she is mean to others? We can tell that Kallie isn’t comfortable with Lisa’s actions but she is afraid to confront Lisa. I felt like this story was pretty spot on and even has a message of forgiveness.

Overall, this is a fantastic movie and one that can be enjoyed every year. I know it affected various emotions and I will admit to being a bit teary eyed during parts.

We give this movie 5 paws up.

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Filming the movie

Writer, Director and Producer Spanky Dustin Ward in partnership with Covenant Communications and Excel Entertainment announced today that the new film, THE SANTA BOX, will open in local Megaplex Theatres on Friday, November 6. Covenant Communications served as the production company with Ron Brough as executive producer, and Excel Entertainment is distributing the film in theaters.

Ward had been working on the idea and screenplay for the film over the past couple of years, but it was earlier this summer that the actual production shifted into high gear. “We shot the film in early August at several locations along the Wasatch Front,” said Ward. “And that was after only about three weeks of pre-production time, including casting and rehearsals! But everything fell perfectly into place to get THE SANTA BOX produced in time to release it for this Holiday season.”

THE SANTA BOX features mostly local talent, including Shawn Stevens as Otto, and newcomer Cami Carver as Kallie. “Playing Otto was something completely new for me, but it was a role I wanted so much,” said Stevens. “The Otto character is an 85-year-old German immigrant, and naturally, Spanky originally wanted to cast an actor who was around that age. But, luckily for me, with the help of an amazing makeup artist, Vanae Morris, I was able to convince Spanky that I could pull-off a great performance of an old German man. And the character was an absolute joy to play.”

“For the role of Kallie, we auditioned dozens of young actresses and Cami originally auditioned for a different role, but she absolutely knocked our socks off!” proclaimed Ward. “We instantly knew she was our Kallie.”

In addition to the two leads, THE SANTA BOX features 20-plus major characters and dozens of extras. “Filming during this crazy time brought some unique challenges, but we acclimated to it very quickly,” said Ward. “Everyone on the production team strictly adhered to safe production guidelines implemented by the health officers we had on set. Thanks to those practices, everyone in the cast and crew stayed healthy and the production went off without a hitch.”

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Review & #Giveaway – The Love Note by Joanna Davidson Politano @politano_joanna #LSBBT #HistoricalFiction #ChristianRomance #newrelease

Posted in 5 paws, Christian, Giveaway, Historical, Review, romance on November 5, 2020

THE LOVE NOTE

by

Joanna Davidson Politano

Genre: Christian / Historical Fiction / Romance

Publisher: Revell

Publication Date: October 20, 2020

Number of Pages: 400

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Focused on a career in medicine and not on romance, Willa Duvall is thrown slightly off course during the summer of 1859 when she discovers a never-opened love letter in a crack of her old writing desk. Compelled to find the passionate soul who penned it and the person who never received it, she takes a job as a nurse at the seaside estate of Crestwicke Manor.

Everyone at Crestwicke has feelings—mostly negative ones—about the man who wrote the letter, but he seems to have disappeared. With plenty of enticing clues but few answers, Willa’s search becomes even more complicated when she misplaces the letter and it passes from person to person in the house, each finding a thrilling or disheartening message in its words.

Laced with mysteries large and small, this romantic Victorian-era tale of love lost, love deferred, and love found is sure to delight.

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I’m going to be straight up with you that my review will probably not do this book justice because I am so overwhelmed at all of the intricacies of the story and the family. I was blown away by the twists that were revealed, the history of the characters, and the multitude of quotes that spoke to my heart. So don’t go into this book expecting a sweet romantic story, it is so much more than that as I quickly discovered.

Willa Duvall is a woman after my own heart. She wants to be more than just someone’s wife. She has aspirations to help people with her medical skills and knowledge as a nurse and from working with her father in his clinic. I loved that she was pushing for cleanliness and so much more when that was not the practice of doctors or hospitals. I hated that she was put into a position that she had to barter for her future with her father to pursue becoming a doctor when he just wanted her to be married. As part of the barter, she ends up as a nurse to Golda Gresham, mostly in part due to a letter that she finds in her desk. She doesn’t know who wrote it or who it was meant to receive it, as it was neither addressed nor signed. Golda is quite the character and she does not take any guff from anyone including her children, much less Willa. The interaction between these two started off shaky but in the end, they had a firm friendship and mutual understanding.

Let’s talk about this letter that Willa found. It is one heck of a love letter and I can see why Willa wants to find who wrote it and return it to the proper owner. What she doesn’t expect is for this letter to make its way around the various characters who all think the letter was written for them. The story of this letter is pretty amazing too and just when you think you understand the who and why of the situation, a new piece of information is released changing your whole perspective on the situation.

I enjoyed all of the characters for one reason or another, but I think my favorite is Aunt Maisie or “crazy Maisie”. This woman had firm beliefs and thoughts and I chuckled at her book of words. Words she wanted to use someday so she kept track of them so she was prepared. With the other characters, you had the gamut of personalities from loving, to controlling, insecure to confident. All of these personalities round out the story nicely with just enough tension to make the story engaging.

I can’t forget to mention the romance portion of the story. For Willa, she doesn’t feel like she needs a man to make her life whole but there is one man that seems to fill the bill, Gabe Gresham. They have been friends since childhood and there is something that pulls them together. But don’t think that their path is easy because it is not and that is one of those twists I mentioned. There are several other love stories occurring, but you will have to read the book to discover those for yourself.

Here are some of my favorite quotes (and I did trim the number back – so many more I could have shared!)

“Every day, every moment, I choose you.”

“It was as if God had wrapped his directions up in my friend’s voice so I’d be sure to hear them.”

“You needn’t be afraid of your words, Miss Duvall. Only careful. They’re as easy to gather as rocks, and just as easy to throw about, but don’t underestimate them.”

“Don’t waste a moment when you find the one you love.”

“That letter had been shaking up the household ever since it had been unleashed here, and now it seemed to have somehow landed with her.”

“These words have a life beyond the page. They’ve taken flight in this house, moving where they will, seeping into the cracks of hearts. It’s woken something up in them, opened them to the possibility that love exists and they are worthy recipients. And that is vital.”

“Allow yourself to be caught by a man, Miss Duvall. The right one is worth the risk.”

“…everyone had a story, some with cracks deeper than anyone could imagine.”

“Matched souls always find their way back to one another, for they seek refuge in the same place.”

Overall, I highly recommend this book. The author takes us on a journey that will not be forgotten and many wise words are spoken that we could take to heart even today.

We give this book 5 paws up.

Joanna Davidson Politano is the award-winning author of Lady Jayne Disappears and A Rumored Fortune. She loves tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives and is eager to hear anyone’s story.

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Interview & #Giveaway – Something Worth Doing by Jane Kirkpatrick @JaneKirkpatrick #LSBBT #ChristianFiction #HistoricalFiction #civilrights #womensrights #suffragists

Posted in Christian, Giveaway, Historical, Interview on September 15, 2020

SOMETHING WORTH DOING

A Novel of an Early Suffragist

by

Jane Kirkpatrick

Genre: Christian Historical Fiction

Publisher: Revell

Publication Date: September 1, 2020

Number of Pages: 336

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Some things are worth doing—even when the cost is great

In 1853, Abigail Scott was a nineteen-year-old schoolteacher in Oregon Territory when she married Ben Duniway. Marriage meant giving up on teaching, but Abigail always believed she was meant to be more than a good wife and mother. When Abigail becomes the primary breadwinner for her growing family, what she sees as a working woman appalls her—and prompts her to devote her life to fighting for the rights of women, including the right to vote.

Based on a true story, Something Worth Doing will resonate with modern women who still grapple with the pull between career and family, finding their place in the public sphere, and dealing with frustrations and prejudices when competing in male-dominated spaces.

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“I have long admired Jane Kirkpatrick’s rich historical fiction, and Something Worth Doing is well worth reading! Oregonian Abigail Duniway is a vibrant, fiercely passionate, and determined activist who fought for women’s suffrage. Women of today have cause to respect and admire her—as well as the loving, patient, and supportive husband who encouraged her to continue ‘the silent hunt.'” —Francine Rivers, author of Redeeming Love

“On the trail to Oregon, young Jenny Scott lost her beloved mother and little brother and learned that no matter what, she must persist until she reaches her goal. Remembering her mother’s words—’a woman’s life is so hard’—the young woman who became Abigail Scott Duniway came to understand through observation and experience that law and custom favored men. The author brings alive Abigail’s struggles as frontier wife and mother turned newspaper publisher, prolific writer, and activist in her lifelong battle to win the vote and other rights for women in Oregon and beyond. Jane Kirkpatrick’s story of this persistent, passionate, and bold Oregon icon is indeed Something Worth Doing!” —Susan G. Butruille, author of Women’s Voices from the Oregon Trail, now in a 25th anniversary edition

Interview with Abigail Scott Duniway,

of Something Worth Doing by Jane Kirkpatrick

Abigail, what about you made the author decide to devote a whole book to you?

I’m quite the character, actually. I traveled the Oregon Trail in 1852 as a teenager. I became a wife, a mom, a sister; I had several siblings, including one brother with whom I had a terrible rivalry. But I think it was my struggle between career and family that made my story so compelling. There have been several books written about me, and a documentary film made about me, but Something Worth Doing is the first novel. In a novel, the author can explore not just what I did and when I did it, but why and how I might have felt.

What was your career?

For seventeen years I owned and edited a newspaper that supported women’s rights, especially getting women the right to vote. I also traveled around the country, without a chaperon, giving speeches to support suffrage. People threw eggs at me, but sometimes they listened. I also taught school, ran a millinery, was a caregiver, and wrote twenty novels—all in the 1800s. I guess I’d say “writer” was my real career.

I’ve read about suffrage women marching through the streets with banners. What makes your story different?

I never urged unladylike actions, like taking over a saloon. Holy cow chips, that was not a good strategy. I promoted the “still hunt,” winning over the hearts of men who would ultimately grant women the right to vote. I visited legislatures and listened to their worries about women becoming full citizens and gave them sensible arguments.

How did your husband feel about you doing this suffragette work?

First, I must correct you. We were suffragists, not suffragettes; that little “ette” extension minimizes the enormous risks we took during more than forty years of effort. And my dear Ben supported me 100 percent. Otherwise, no one would have taken me seriously.

I must ask about your brother-sister rivalry. What was that about?

I can’t give the story away, now can I? Let’s just say that our sibling rivalry is still talked about two centuries later!

Jane Kirkpatrick is the New York Times and CBA bestselling and award-winning author of more than thirty books, including One More River to Cross, Everything She Didn’t Say, All Together in One Place, A Light in the Wilderness, The Memory Weaver, This Road We Traveled, and A Sweetness to the Soul, which won the prestigious Wrangler Award from the Western Heritage Center.

Her works have won the WILLA Literary Award, the Carol Award for Historical Fiction, and the 2016 Will Rogers Gold Medallion Award. Jane divides her time between Central Oregon and California with her husband, Jerry, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Caesar.

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Posted in 5 paws, Christian, Giveaway, Review, Romantic Suspense on August 27, 2020

AIRBORNE

by

DiANN MILLS

Genre: Christian Romantic Suspense

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers

Date of Publication: September 8, 2020

Number of Pages: 400

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Heather Lawrence’s long-awaited vacation to Salzburg wasn’t supposed to go like this. Mere hours into the transatlantic flight, the Houston FBI agent is awakened when passengers begin exhibiting horrific symptoms of an unknown infection. As the virus quickly spreads and dozens of passengers fall ill, Heather fears she’s witnessing an epidemic similar to ones her estranged husband studies for a living—but this airborne contagion may have been deliberately released.

While Heather remains quarantined with other survivors, she works with her FBI colleagues to identify the person behind this attack. The prime suspect? Dr. Chad Lawrence, an expert in his field … and Heather’s husband. The Lawrences’ marriage has been on the rocks since Chad announced his career took precedence over his wife and future family and moved out.

As more victims fall prey days after the initial outbreak, time’s running out to hunt down the killer, one who may be closer to the victims than anyone ever expected.

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A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR

The storyline for Airborne came to me three and a half years ago. All I had was a what-if: A virus unleashed on an international flight.

The search to find experts who were willing to give me accurate information took another year. Along the way, God placed the right people in my path: a woman and new friend whose doctorate is in microbiology and immunology, a man who trains flight attendants for the airline that I envisioned in my story, a pilot who not only flies for my designated airline but is also a suspense and thriller writer, the amazing people and resources of the CDC, and the wisdom and guidance of the FBI.

Tyndale House Publishers saw my passion for Airborne. This book was completed and edited before COVID-19 spread across our globe. My mission then and now is to show a story that weaves hope, reality, and the sacrificial work of first responders when a deadly virus spreads through innocent people.

My prayer is people will experience God’s presence during our current global crisis. Will you join me in that prayer?

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Looking for a book that will keep you up at night because you don’t want to put the book down? Airborne is that sort of book and I found myself reading it at work over lunch or on breaks and was sad when the story ended.

In today’s crazy world (all of 2020), this book hits a note with everything we have dealt with regarding COVID-19. While this book was written long before this virus, the similarities are uncanny. Perhaps DiAnn is a bit psychic.

The crux of this story is a deadly virus released on a plane and the search to determine how it was released, by who, and why. The cast of potential villains is not large and it is hard to decipher who is the guilty party. Is it who is being reported by the media, or is it someone else? Are there multiple players in this game? I have to say that I did figure out who but not the why. It was more of a gut reaction to this character for no specific reason other than they just seemed off. Not that there weren’t a few other likely choices and I nearly changed my mind or considered adding another character simply for their behavior. There are two chapters in the book that are told from the antagonist’s POV and there are no clues given as to the identity of the character. The second chapter might lead you down a path but will it be the right one? When all is revealed in the end, I was blown away by the why. It is a very complex story and while there are tiny hints, there are no overt clues to explain why this situation has happened.

While the main focus of this novel is the virus, there is also a major storyline between Heather and Chad and the demise of their marriage. Chad is dedicated to discovering a cure for some of our most deadly viruses after losing a friend to one. This affected him drastically to the point of cutting Heather out of his life. This wasn’t their only issue. Religion was a huge hurdle for Heather to overcome. She is a Christian but Chad is an Athiest. She knew this going in, but I suspect she thought she could change him or at least persuade him to be open to God and faith. Neither of them is perfect in this relationship and they both need to take some responsibility for the way their relationship cratered. I enjoyed watching them both admit to their mistakes and try and learn and grow and become better versions of themselves.

I appreciated that this book did not delve deeply into the science behind the virus or its creation. There is enough to set the stage for what happened but does not dive into the nuts and bolts of creating the virus or the research involved. It was intriguing to discover what they thought was the reason that some were not infected or become ill from the virus. Anything is possible when it comes to the human body and our ability to fight off disease.

There is a strong faith base to this story, as would be expected since the author writes Christian based novels. Not only is Heather a strong believer, but so are some of her FBI coworkers and a doctor friend of Chad’s. I enjoyed watching their stories unfold in a way that provided Chad with reason to reconsider his non-belief especially when confronted with works from several authors he admired. Chad’s transformation takes place over a weekend, but that weekend is intense and I was intrigued by the references to C.S. Lewis which sent Chad down a rabbit hole in his research.

Here are some of my favorite lines from this book because several of these are how I feel especially in today’s society. I feel the author has captured our society to a T and not necessarily in a good way.

“Heroes are built from adversity.”

“She craved confirmation God had not abandoned them.”

“Children are the seeds of a beautiful future. they should be nourished and loved.”

“…the world doesn’t revolve around the next scientific discovery by a man who doesn’t accept his humanity. Relationships matter.”

“Every virus has the potential to take lives.”

“One thing I’ll say about the media. They present news in a way that initiates responses, emotionally charged ones. The truth will be exposed, but in the meantime, we’ll hear facts and opinions.”

“Love was more important than prestige, power, and position. Chad called those the three p’s destined to destroy a man – or a woman.”

Overall, this book is a winner and I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys romantic suspense. We give it 5 paws up.

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. She is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers; director, alongside Edie Melson, of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference and Mountainside Retreats; and a member of Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers.

DiAnn is passionate about helping other writers be successful and speaks to various groups and teaches writing workshops around the country. She and her husband live in sunny Houston. DiAnn is very active online and loves to connect with readers on social media.

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Review & #Giveaway – What Momma Left Behind by Cindy K. Sproles @cindydevoted #LSBBT #Christian #HistoricalFiction

Posted in 5 paws, Book Release, Christian, Giveaway, Historical, Review, Trailer on June 29, 2020

What Momma Left Behind

by

Cindy K. Sproles

Christian Historical Fiction

Publisher: Revell

Date of Publication: June 2, 2020

Number of Pages: 256

Worie Dressar is seventeen years old when influenza and typhoid ravage her Appalachian Mountain community in 1877, leaving behind a growing number of orphaned children with no way to care for themselves. Worie’s mother has been secretly feeding a number of these little ones on Sourwood Mountain. But when she dies suddenly, Worie is left to figure out why and how she was caring for them.

Plagued with two good-for-nothing brothers—one greedy and the other a drunkard—Worie fights to save her home and the orphaned children now in her begrudging care. Along the way, she will discover the beauty of unconditional love and the power of forgiveness as she cares for all of Momma’s children.

Storyteller and popular speaker Cindy K. Sproles pens a tender novel full of sacrifice, heartache, and courage in the face of overwhelming obstacles.

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“Worie Dressar isn’t your typical heroine—she’s tough, she’s opinionated, and she’s loud. But at her core she wants to love and be loved—just like the rest of us. Cindy’s special talent is in telling about life the way it is—hard parts and all—while preserving the beauty and wonder of love shining through even the darkest night.” —Sarah Loudin Thomas, Christy Award-nominated author of Miracle in a Dry Season

“Seldom does a story move me to tears and encourage me to examine my life. A powerful story. Highly recommended.” —DiAnn Mills, author of Fatal Strike

“Cindy Sproles has a way of placing readers inside the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her ability to transport readers into her Appalachian adventures is nothing short of genius. Leaving us hanging on every word, Cindy writes with feeling and incredible historical knowledge. This book is a must-read!” —LaTan Murphy, writer, speaker, author of Courageous Women of the Bible

Lately, I have really enjoyed reading books that are based on actual events from the past but are fiction in nature. What Momma Left Behind takes a peek into life in the Appalachian Mountains in the late 1800s when illnesses such as typhoid and influenza were wiping out the population, Living in the mountains, many were isolated from doctors and towns and the ability to receive medical attention was low. Those on the mountain did what they could for each other and this story beautifully addresses the compassion given to the many orphans so that they may survive.

Worie Dressar is a complex character for just seventeen years old which is actually not surprising or uncommon for that time period. Most young women and men were more mature and grew up faster during that time. In fact, many were married by Worie’s age and might even already have several children. Worie had dreams for her life that were shattered when she finds her mother dead. But perhaps it just means a new path was forged for her without her knowledge. I discovered this line within the book that sums up Worie to a T.

There it was – laid out on the mornin breeze. I was selfish and judgemental. I was angry, stubborn, a tad hateful.

As I read this book, the admiration I felt for Worie grew. She was not afraid to confront anyone, even when she should have tempered her words. She stood up to anyone and everyone when protecting herself, her family, and the orphans she was taking care of at the time. She fought for these children and keeping them together when others might want to split them apart for their “benefit.” On the flip side, that strength was also her biggest weakness because she didn’t trust anyone. She might have had a modicum of trust for Ely and Bess, but there were so many others that wanted to help her, she just needed to see past her pride and allow them into her life.

While the focus of the story is primarily on Worie, we also have interactions with her two brothers, Justice and Calvin, and these brothers are nothing alike. Calvin is cruel to everyone and is only looking out for himself. Justice is a little more compassionate but has his own demons to battle. We also learn more about Momma through slips of paper left in a mason jar. Her words of wisdom and the bits of her life that are revealed were a little shocking but also gave us greater insight into her character and why she took care of the other children that lost their parents. That sort of compassion cannot be taught, it is inherent.

There are other characters that help round out the story and provide the help and guidance that Worie needs in this life. After all, she is still young and has a lot to learn. But how she adapts to taking her mother’s place in caring for the young children is admirable. She doesn’t question taking care of anyone else and feels that it is her duty to ensure the children thrive but also understand what family means – it doesn’t necessarily mean it is who is related to you by blood, but anyone that cares about another.

Ultimately, this book is a story about trust, forgiveness, and love. All three things that Worie exhibits and learns over the course of the novel. It takes a lot of time because she is stubborn and sometimes those lessons have to be repeated over and over again.

Here are some of my favorite lines:

“Life ain’t easy in these mountains,” Momma would say. “When the messes happen, you swallow the ache and do what has to be done.”

“I ain’t nothin but a drunk. But you, little lady. You are Momma made over, and that ain’t nothing but good.”

There was still more questions than answers, but a momma bird only feeds her babies a bite at a time. I reckon that was my bite.

“You understand, Worie, it ain’t your job to fix me. It’s your job to love me despite my downfalls.”

“if a man is to overcome something that has a hold on him, they has to be some trust.”

There was that word again. The same one Justice had give me, Trust. I thought trust was something you could find, but I’m seein it ain’t found – it’s gived.

If the good Lord wasn’t doin nothin else other than teachin me what it meant to trust, then I was the better for listenin.

I understood that forgiveness wasn’t for the other person. It was for me. It was what the good Lord would use to set me free and help me make my own way.

Despite all them children had lost…there was laughter. It was a lesson I needed to learn.

We give this book 5 paws up.

Cindy K. Sproles is the cofounder of Christian Devotions Ministries. An author, storyteller, and popular speaker, Cindy teaches at writers’ conferences across the country and directs the Asheville Christian Writers Conference in North Carolina. Editor of ChristianDevotions.us and managing editor for Straight Street Books and SonRise Devotionals, Cindy has a BA in business and journalism and lives in the mountains of East Tennessee with her family.

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