We're still in the middle of my 200 book giveaway! Plenty of good books available!
Today I thought I would try something I don't usually do anywhere except on my writing resume: List my published/to be published books in the order they appeared. Hopefully that will whet your appetite for more! No pictures, unfortunately, because my computer is acting up and I haven't figured out how to add the pictures in this new format. Sorry.
If you are interested in receiving two books: Please email me with your mailing address at belovedfranklin (at) msn (dot) com. If you wish, I would love to hear your answer to the following questions (but not required to receive books):
How did you hear of the book giveaway?
Which of my books is your favorite (if you have read any)?
Note: I am not able to send requested title. It's a grab bag kind of giveaway.
Romanian Rhapsody (2005), my first baby: Contemporary Romance, available in print and ebook.
Gunfight at Grace Gulch (2008): Oklahoma, Cozy mystery, available in print
Dressed in Scarlet in Snowbound Colorado Christmas (2008): 1913 Colorado, historical romance, available in print.
A String of Murders (2009): Oklahoma, Cozy mystery, only second-hand copies available.
Beacon of Love (2009): 1815 Rhode Island, historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Lucy Ames, Sharpshooter in Wild West Christmas (2009): 1870s Texas, historical romance, available in print.
Prodigal Patriot (2010): 1777 Vermont, historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Seaside Romance (2010): Repack of three Rhode Island romances, including Beacon of Love: historical romance, available in print.
Face of Mary in A Woodland Christmas (2010): 1880s Texas, historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Bridge to Love (2010): 1816 Vermont, historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Love's Raid (2011): 1864 Vermont, historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Plainsong (2011): Colorado contemporary romance, available in print and ebook.
Maple Notch Brides (2011): repack including Prodigal Patriot, Bridge to Love, and Love's Raid, available in print.
First Christmas in Christmas at Barncastle Inn (2011): contemporary romance, available in print and ebook
Lone Star Trail from the Texas Trails series (2011): 1830s Texas historical romance, available in print and ebook
Knight Music (2011): Colorado contemporary romance, available in print and ebook
A Ranger's Trail from the Texas Trails series (2012): 1870s Texas historical romance, available in print and ebook.
Pride's Fall (2012): 1899 Colorado historical romance, available in print and ebook
A Bride's Rogue in Roma, Texas (2012): 1890s Texas, available in print and ebook
Merry Christmas, With Love in Postmark: Christmas (2012): Florida contemporary romance, available in print and ebook.
Hidden Dreams (2013): 1920s Vermont historical romance, available in print and ebook
Angel in Disguise in Texas Brides (2013): 1870s Texas historical romance, available in print and ebook
Barncastle Memorial (continuing series begun in Christmas at Barncastle Inn) (2013): Vermont contemporary romance, available as ebook only.
Calico Brides (2013): most recent title. 1870s Kansas historical romance, available in print and ebook.
It Is Well with My soul (2013): coming in July: my first complete nonfiction book: devotions, available in print.
Golden Dreams (2013): coming soon. 1930s Vermont historical romance, available in print and ebook.
New England Brides (2013): coming soon. Repack of historical romance from all six New England states, including my Bridge to Love, available in print and ebook.
Homefront Dreams (2014): coming soon: 1940s Vermont historical romance, available in print and ebook.
and more titles close to contract. . .
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
500TH BLOG POST: 200 BOOK GIVEAWAY
Hey this week I have even more reason to celebrate! This is post number 500 on this blog. Those of you who have been with from the beginning have followed my path through grief after my daughter's suicide to celebration over a grandchild to my book writing career taking off, a move, my mother's death, another grandchild, my increasing health problems--and God's great, ongoing goodness through it all!
I have a great reason to celebrate with my 200 book giveaway.
How appropriate that my thoughts at my daily devotional blog (http://mydailynibble.blogspot.com/2013/06/joy-for-journey-nehemiah-7.html) have centered on celebration this past week. Giving away books is my way of celebration. That, plus the cheesecake I had for lunch today.
Every person who contacts me at belovedfranklin (at) msn (dot) com sends their mailing address will receives 1-2 books from me.
I would also love to hear your answer to one (or both) of the questions below.
How did you hear about this giveaway?
Which of my books is your favorite? (if you have read my books before) And why?
This week's featured book (not everyone will receive the featured book) is Hidden Dreams
I have a great reason to celebrate with my 200 book giveaway.
How appropriate that my thoughts at my daily devotional blog (http://mydailynibble.blogspot.com/2013/06/joy-for-journey-nehemiah-7.html) have centered on celebration this past week. Giving away books is my way of celebration. That, plus the cheesecake I had for lunch today.
Every person who contacts me at belovedfranklin (at) msn (dot) com sends their mailing address will receives 1-2 books from me.
I would also love to hear your answer to one (or both) of the questions below.
How did you hear about this giveaway?
Which of my books is your favorite? (if you have read my books before) And why?
This week's featured book (not everyone will receive the featured book) is Hidden Dreams
Mary Anne is on the run. Her father's been murdered, and now the mob's after her, too. Leaving New York City behind is the only way to stay alive. Yet Mary Anne Lamont finds herself stuck in Maple Notch, Vermont, when her car crashes straight into Wallace Tuttle's truck. Wallace and his family offer her warmth and welcome, no questions asked. But she doesn't dare give them her real name—not without risking their safety too. At first, Wallace chides himself for being distracted by the glamorous flapper. Mary Anne certainly doesn't fit his image of a future wife. But underneath the bleached bob and big-city ways is a courageous, caring woman. When the danger she's been running from draws close, Wallace must risk everything to prove his faith in Mary Anne, in God's plan, and the dreams they've come to share.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
WELCOME SUSAN REINHARDT
A widow, stepmom, daughter, and active church member, Susan
enjoys reading, couponing, gardening, and searching for small treasures in
antique shops.
About the book: A trip to post-terrorized Washington, D.C. in 2025 and a
buggy accident in Bird-in-Hand, PA set in motion events that expose a
diabolical plan to destroy the Christian community. Ellie and John Zimmerman find themselves
embroiled in a life-threatening investigation, fighting a shadowy enemy.
The small community is shattered when the unthinkable
occurs. Will family, friends, and neighbors band together or allow fear to
prevent them from taking action?
http://www.amazon.com/The-Lessons in Trust
Moses-Conspiracy-Novel-ebook/dp/B00BV8ZQ0Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363620282&sr=8-4&keywords=The+moses+conspiracy
"That's it! That's your book! And you'll write it in
four months and call it Ghosts of the Past."
It's not often that someone, especially one's husband, makes
such a startling declaration. We were discussing an experience I had in Gettysburg eight months
before. I "heard" the voices of the forefathers as echoes fading in
the distance. There were a couple of problems: 1) I had no idea what to write,
and 2) I was a non-fiction writer, not a novelist.
Yet, I couldn't shake the sense that something important had
occurred, both in Gettysburg
and in my heart. I sat down at the computer and started writing. In exactly four
months, I held a manuscript in my hands with a revised title of, "Echoes
of the Past."
I soon discovered my skills didn't match my enthusiasm for
the project and set about learning how to write fiction. In the midst of this
process, my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died 14 months later. Six
months after that, I broke my elbow and went through two surgeries.
Once some semblance of order returned to my life, I picked
up the thread of my book. I was determined to finish it, not only in my
husband's memory, but also because the story burned within me.
After eight years of rejection, hardship, and much
discouragement, the re-titled book, "The Moses Conspiracy," was
released by Helping Hands Press (an ACFW-approved, royalty publisher) as an
e-book. I'm now working on the second book in the trilogy.
As I look back, I can see many of those rejections kept me
from going down a wrong path. Throughout the years, I learned much about
patience, perseverance, and trusting the Lord with every aspect of my life.
To God be the glory! Great things He has done.
https://www.facebook.com/susan.j.reinhardt
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-moses-conspiracy-a-novel-susan-j-reinhardt/1114847096?ean=2940016213866
And now, Behind the Book:
Lessons in Trust
"That's it! That's your book! And you'll write it in
four months and call it Ghosts of the Past."
It's not often that someone, especially one's husband, makes
such a startling declaration. We were discussing an experience I had in Gettysburg eight months
before. I "heard" the voices of the forefathers as echoes fading in
the distance. There were a couple of problems: 1) I had no idea what to write,
and 2) I was a non-fiction writer, not a novelist.
Yet, I couldn't shake the sense that something important had
occurred, both in Gettysburg
and in my heart. I sat down at the computer and started writing. In exactly four
months, I held a manuscript in my hands with a revised title of, "Echoes
of the Past."
I soon discovered my skills didn't match my enthusiasm for
the project and set about learning how to write fiction. In the midst of this
process, my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died 14 months later. Six
months after that, I broke my elbow and went through two surgeries.
Once some semblance of order returned to my life, I picked
up the thread of my book. I was determined to finish it, not only in my
husband's memory, but also because the story burned within me.
After eight years of rejection, hardship, and much
discouragement, the re-titled book, "The Moses Conspiracy," was
released by Helping Hands Press (an ACFW-approved, royalty publisher) as an
e-book. I'm now working on the second book in the trilogy.
As I look back, I can see many of those rejections kept me
from going down a wrong path. Throughout the years, I learned much about
patience, perseverance, and trusting the Lord with every aspect of my life.
To God be the glory! Great things He has done.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
500TH POST CELEBRATION! 200 BOOK GIVEAWAY
Hey this week I have even more reason to celebrate! This is post number 500 on this blog. Those of you who have been with from the beginning have followed my path through grief after my daughter's suicide to celebration over a grandchild to my book writing career taking off, a move, my mother's death, another grandchild, my increasing health problems--and God's great, ongoing goodness through it all!
I have a great reason to celebrate with my 200 book giveaway.
Every person who contacts me at belovedfranklin (at) msn (dot) com sends their mailing address will receives 1-2 books from me.
I would also love to hear your answer to one (or both) of the questions below.
How did you hear about this giveaway?
Which of my books is your favorite? (if you have read my books before) And why?
This week's featured book (not everyone will receive the featured book) is Hidden Dreams
Mary Anne is on the run.
Her father's been murdered, and now the mob's after her, too. Leaving New York City behind is the only way to stay alive. Yet Mary Anne Lamont finds herself stuck in Maple Notch, Vermont, when her car crashes straight into Wallace Tuttle's truck. Wallace and his family offer her warmth and welcome, no questions asked. But she doesn't dare give them her real name—not without risking their safety too.
At first, Wallace chides himself for being distracted by the glamorous flapper. Mary Anne certainly doesn't fit his image of a future wife. But underneath the bleached bob and big-city ways is a courageous, caring woman. When the danger she's been running from draws close, Wallace must risk everything to prove his faith in Mary Anne, in God's plan, and the dreams they've come to share.
I have a great reason to celebrate with my 200 book giveaway.
Every person who contacts me at belovedfranklin (at) msn (dot) com sends their mailing address will receives 1-2 books from me.
I would also love to hear your answer to one (or both) of the questions below.
How did you hear about this giveaway?
Which of my books is your favorite? (if you have read my books before) And why?
This week's featured book (not everyone will receive the featured book) is Hidden Dreams
Sunday, June 9, 2013
WHOLE HEARTED
I was debating what to write about today (like the spirit-lifting performance of the 40-ish Mom of three climbing open steps at the top of a 60-story building, with each step, I will not be defeated [by her fear of heights]. Patty has already won my heart for The Hero.)
Anyhow, a church came to sing with us today. The words of one of the hymns struck as so rich with everything I've been learning from my Daily Nibble (my devotional blog) for the past few months. It's never been one of my favorite hymns, but after this, I might change my mind. So I thought I would share the words with you, highlighting the phrases that made me think of the books of history in the Bible.
Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul.
Break down every idol, cast out every foe;
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
Chorus:
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow.
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Lord Jesus, look down from thy throne in the skies,
And help me to make a complete sacrifice.
I give up myself and whatever I know,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
Lord Jesus, Thou seest I perfectly wait,
Come now, within me a new heart create.
To those who have sought Thee, Thou never saidst no.
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
--Written by James L. Nicholson, 1872
After this week of physical weakness and emotional despair, I cry with the hymnist, "I long to be perfectly whole."
May I seek the Lord, confess the idols in my life, offer myself as a living sacrifice.
The Lord will always wash me whiter than snow.
Anyhow, a church came to sing with us today. The words of one of the hymns struck as so rich with everything I've been learning from my Daily Nibble (my devotional blog) for the past few months. It's never been one of my favorite hymns, but after this, I might change my mind. So I thought I would share the words with you, highlighting the phrases that made me think of the books of history in the Bible.
Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole;
I want Thee forever to live in my soul.
Break down every idol, cast out every foe;
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
Chorus:
Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow.
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Lord Jesus, look down from thy throne in the skies,
And help me to make a complete sacrifice.
I give up myself and whatever I know,
Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.
Lord Jesus, Thou seest I perfectly wait,
Come now, within me a new heart create.
To those who have sought Thee, Thou never saidst no.
Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
--Written by James L. Nicholson, 1872
After this week of physical weakness and emotional despair, I cry with the hymnist, "I long to be perfectly whole."
May I seek the Lord, confess the idols in my life, offer myself as a living sacrifice.
The Lord will always wash me whiter than snow.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
BOOKS, BEDREST AND TORNADOS
I apologize for missing last week. I was on assigned bedrest and it just plain slipped my mind. (It's not as bad as it sounds. I have to get pressure off a sore in a sensitive spot. I still can work at my table, just not as easily.)
Not to mention tornado central - they have evacuated all the resident to the dining room three times in the past two weeks. Nothing struck here. My son lives in Moore, which has had two tornados touch down and wrought such devastation. My dil's extended family spent the storms in the storm shelter under her grandmother's property and are safe. Her sister, however, lost her home (90% demolished). And of course they know several people who lost someone close to them. Your continued prayers are appreciated.
Today I will continue to toot my own horn: My book, Calico Brides, released on June 1st. I wrote all four novellas in this anthology While sowing good deeds, four Kansas women reap romance. Gladys Polson helps a crotchety widower. Annie Bliss knits for soldiers. Birdie Landry sews dresses for saloon girls looking for a career change. Schoolteacher Ruth Fairfield takes on three orphan children and their new guardian. How will God stitch love into their lives? Available at http://amzn.to/1aRBm7c
My ebook titles available for 99 cents this month (all of them listed at http://amzn.to/15tcja7
Barncastle Memorial
Knight Music
Prodigal Patriot
Speaking of books, it's been very gratifying to see my books popping up on ads for Facebook game applications!
And to end, here is a review of Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell, which was a wonderful read that made me want to laugh and cry at the same time.
Blowing on Dandelions is a gentle love story between a man (Micah Jacobs) whose faith is shattered at the losses (wife, business) life has thrown at him and a woman (Katherine Galloway) who withers under her mother’s critical tongue.
The romance is authentic, sweet, and well-paced, but the heart of the story is the relationship between Katherine and her mother. There are no easy answers to “why?” and no instant changes, but the promise of love and communication that will allow them to grow together.
For anyone who has ever felt she must be perfect to satisfy her mother—for everyone who has questioned God during trials—Blowing on Dandelions is for you.
Not to mention tornado central - they have evacuated all the resident to the dining room three times in the past two weeks. Nothing struck here. My son lives in Moore, which has had two tornados touch down and wrought such devastation. My dil's extended family spent the storms in the storm shelter under her grandmother's property and are safe. Her sister, however, lost her home (90% demolished). And of course they know several people who lost someone close to them. Your continued prayers are appreciated.
Knight Music
Prodigal Patriot
And to end, here is a review of Blowing on Dandelions by Miralee Ferrell, which was a wonderful read that made me want to laugh and cry at the same time.
Blowing on Dandelions is a gentle love story between a man (Micah Jacobs) whose faith is shattered at the losses (wife, business) life has thrown at him and a woman (Katherine Galloway) who withers under her mother’s critical tongue.
The romance is authentic, sweet, and well-paced, but the heart of the story is the relationship between Katherine and her mother. There are no easy answers to “why?” and no instant changes, but the promise of love and communication that will allow them to grow together.
For anyone who has ever felt she must be perfect to satisfy her mother—for everyone who has questioned God during trials—Blowing on Dandelions is for you.
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