Hey, y’all! Come on over to Seekerville and visit me while we talk about contest Aftermath!! http://seekerville.blogspot.com/ ———————————————————- Okay, so I’ve been offered a contract by Barbara Scott with Abingdon Press (have I mentioned lately how thrilled I am??), and I already know they are working (or maybe that’s done at this point) on setting up their outlets, like Amazon, etc. But one thing that has me a tad … um… curious is what graphic designer or designers they will have. So…in light of my curiosity, I thought I’d post a copule of covers that have piqued my interest lately: 1. Shadow of Colossus by TL Higley — ABsolutely love the cover. The colors are soothing and pleasant. The image …
SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After many, many long hard years of working toward publication, I am absolutely delighted to announce that my agent, Steve Laube received an offer that we accepted from from Abingdon Press via acquiring editor, Barbara Scott, for my espionage thriller, Dead Reckoning. My book will appear in stores March 2010 (yes, it feels like eons to me, too! LOL). Here is the official announcement my dear friend and twin Dineen Miller sent to the ACFW e-loop: It is with GREAT pleasure and honor that I announce my wonderful best friend (and twin!) and first-time author, Ronie Kendig, has been contracted by Abingdon Press for her espionage thriller, Dead Reckoning, scheduled for release March 2010. Deal negotiated by agent extraordinaire, Steve …
John Olson’s SHADE
Hey, everyone! Hope you’re having a great week! Our kids start school next week, and I’m looking forward to everyone being in a solid routine again. It is with trembling and shaking that I review this next book. My big brother and friend, John Olson, has Shade releasing next month! John’s latest masterpiece is a work that is creepily chillifying! Doctors say Hailey Maniates has paranoid schizophrenia. Melchi, the hero, warns her that what she’s seeing is supernatural! I’m telling y’all–this is a story where you have to trust. You know the kind like Sixth Sense and The Others, where you have to just enjoy the ride…then again, is it safe enough to trust? Who knows what portals that trust …
Final Deposit by Lisa Harris
I am *so* thrilled to tell y’all that my awesome friend and crit partner, Lisa Harris, has her first book with Steeple Hill’s Love Inspired Suspense coming out in Septmeber. Final Deposit is a fabulously unique story, and I absolutely love the way Lisa weaves this story together. Here is a blurb of the book: In 2006, the Internet Crime Report showed growing criminal activities targeting Americans had resulted in an estimated loss of almost two hundred million dollars. Thousands of people were scammed in such infamous con games like the Nigerian scam, fund transfer scams, and mail-order-brides. Imagine finding out that your father has fallen victim to one of these long cons. After disposing of all his stocks, mortgaging …
Shadow of Colossus by TL Higley … and a Meme
First – before I do the meme, I *have* to rave about a new book put out by B&H Publishing. The day I received Shadow of Colossus by TL Higley in the mail, I gasped. I’d been at the B&H website the week before absolutely drooling over the cover and story synopsis for this book. I was THRILLED to read it, but realyl nervous, too–ya know how it is. You see a book and think it’s going to be fantastic, but when you read it… So, my fear of being let down kept me from reading it for a few days. THEN! I finally caved to my HUGE curiosity, and started reading. Shadow of Colossus is one of the most …
Finding Stephanie ROCKS!!
YAYAY!! I’m so excited–I’ve waited for this final book in the Noble Series for a loooong time. Okay, maybe not loooong, but definitely loong. 😀 I was especially intrigued after reading Taming Rafe about Stephanie, and really hoped to see Lincoln Cash return as the hero. With two powerhouse brothers, I knew Stephanie would have to really pull off a strong, emotionally riveting story–living up to such hunky, heroic brothers is tough, but Stephanie holds her own. I loved this story, and found it very fulfilling and extremely satisfying! About the book: When she put her dreams on hold to help run the family ranch, she never imagined they would slip out of sight. Luckily for Stefanie, those dreams are …
Kathleen Violet Fowler Keane 1919-2008
Jack Keane “Kit” Fowler Kathleen Violet Fowler Jack & Kit’s WeddingKit Keane 1941 Goodbye, Nana! I love you and miss you dreadfully! In loving memory of my beloved Nana, Kathleen Violet Fowler Keane (1919-2008). Late last night, I received word that my grandmother passed on. Her death has hit me hard, reminding me of when my mother died 12 years ago. Brian and I had just agreed we’d find a way for me to go to Ireland to see my mom’s family within the next year–specifically, with my Auntie Pat who lives in CA, for Nana’s 90th birthday in January. My grandparents married in London, England, but two short years later, they moved back to my grandfather’s native Ireland. There, …
Musical Inspiration – Kutless
Considering our purpose is to worship and glorify God, it’s no surprise to me how much music impacts my writing. With each novel I write, I usually have a song or mix of songs I listen to as I write. Now, I know a lot of writers who can’t listen to music while they write, but there’s a certain level of music that becomes like ‘white noise’ to me and my characters. Kutless manages this beautifully nearly every album. For my latest WIP, a military thriller series, I’ve had to push the envelope as far as I what I normally listen to. Max, the main character is a hard-edged, angry former Navy SEAL. While my favorite band is Kutless (you …
ACFW’s Book of the Year Contest
Howdy, y’all! Well, I’m back–sorta resurfacing as things in my life came to a head and nearly sunk me. LOL I’ve moved to a new home, and this move brings my family back together after 5 months apart. I am thankful to God for all He’s worked out for me and my family. On top of that, I have had the extreme pleasure of coordinating the ACFW Book of the Year contest! It’s a ton of work, but I will always treasure the six hours of phone calls I made–and hearing the joy and exuberance return to many, many voices as I informed them of their finaling in the contest. I’ve since returned the scoresheets to non-finaling entrants, and I’ve …
Wiser Than Serpents by Susan May Warren
She’s done it again. And this is exactly why Susan May Warren is one of my writing heroes. Susie always manages to craft out an amazing story with awesome characters, and her latest book, Wiser Than Serpents, is no different. Interestingly enough, this book captivated me–but not with the hero and heroine, who were awesome in their own right–but with the secondary characters. I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t get enough of Vicktor. He had me laughing, and you just can’t help but to root for the poor guy. And oy! Did Gracie bean him with a horshoe!!! Yowzers!! And yes…this means I have to go back and read his book, too. Oh–guess what?!?! Susan’s holding a contest to give …