Hey, y’all! Welcome back to Craving the Supernatural. Right now, we’re hosting my awesome and incredible agent, Steve Laube, and getting his thoughts on the ACFW Conference and conference preparedness. (This is revised from the interview Steve Laube gave us last year.) Tell us a bit about yourself. Lived the first 14 years of my life in Anchorage, Alaska (survived the famous ’64 earthquake) then went to high school in Honolulu (Hawaii Baptist Academy). My parents felt called to move to Hawaii after 25 years in Alaska. Went to college at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona where I still live and work. I have three daughters ages, 26, 23, and 20 and have been married for 27 years. I …
A Video Tribute
I’m in the middle of working on a military thriller, book one in a series called Discarded Heroes. It’s a series I am deeply passionate about and one that I’m finally feeling freed to write. In light of that, I’d like to share this video with you that my husband forwarded to me. I’ve seen many of the images here before, but sometimes, it’s good to stop and reflect on the liberties we have that have come at a deep price. Enjoy–and take a moment to pray for our soldiers!
Dangerous Prayers
I believe there are dangerous prayers. Ya know–the kind you pray, not fully realizing what you’re really asking for. Ones that leave you bruised, battered, but in the end–at least during the trial, you hope–stronger. PATIENCE – I learned in my teens what a “punishing” experience praying for patience can be. My fabulous friend and crit partner Robin Caroll Miller has all but banned the P-word from her home, life, and vocabulary. The other day, she mentioend it, and I think she needed a valium. *grins* WILL – Well…I’m in the middle of learning what happens when you pray–and I truly mean PRAYING and earnestly meaning it–NOT MY WILL, LORD, BUT YOURS. Because, in complete honesty, don’t we all go …
SAVE JOHN’S CAREER — ORDER NOW!!
TODAY’S THE DAY!!! I just had to remind y’all that today’s the day! John’s official release is today!!! So, HURRY over to www.litany.com/fossilhunter and orderhis brand-spanking new book FOSSIL HUNTER today!! You have two purchase options, one through CBD and one through Amazon! So, take this opportunity to save this poor guy’s career and insure that his kids eat. I just ordered mine–and purchased two, one to keep, and one to give away on my blog!! Woo-hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don’t forget — TELL A FRIEND & BCC johno@litany.com on the email, and you’re entered to win an iPod Touch!!
SAVE JOHN’S CAREER!! (& win an iPod Touch!)
SAVE JOHN’S CAREER!!!**EXPELLED THE MOVIE****FOSSIL HUNTER, THE NOVEL****LEARN HOW TO WIN AN iPOD TOUCH!****TELL A FRIEND!! ** It is with a joyful, yet heavy heart that I begin this campaign. You see, a beloved brother of mine is also an author—an author whose awesome book is priming for launch—and in order to save his career, JOHN OLSON could really use stellar sales numbers and fans/friends to help him out. First, let me tell you a tad about him—because unless I can appeal to your hearts, hardened by years of people begging money and favors, this campaign will flop like Shamu! JOHN OLSON is an amazing man, who has written an incredible book called FOSSIL HUNTER. A few years ago John …
Photos & Drawing Winners
Tsk. Tsk. I am way behind on announcing winners. So sorry, y’all! I’ve been coordinating the national contest for the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Book of the Year contest, and things are finally at a pace that allows my head above water! LOL Now I’m playing ketchup…er, catch up. Without further ado, here are the winners (gathered from both my Shoutlife page and this blog): TAMING RAFE goes to LINDA!! ONLY UNI goes to Karin!! Ladies, please email me with your snail mail addresses so we can get these books out to you! Now…on to other stuff. 😛 Easter. Wow, this year it came and went before so fast, I think the Easter Bunny must’ve had a jet pack on! …
Dead Reckoning Trailer & Stuff
Howdy, y’all! Wow, it’s been a while. Oopsie. Sorry for the delay, but I am the coordinator for the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Book of the Year contest. The deadline just came/went, so that completely devoured the last couple/few weeks of my life. Whew! But the books are out to the judges, and I’m getting my life back slowly. Soooo…a few months back, I tried creating a trailer for my new spy thriller, Dead Reckoning. The only thing I got out of the thing was a lot of frustration. Once Book of the Year was done (as far as sending out books), I tackled it again. Tell me what you think: View Photo Slideshow Make a Free Flash Slideshow
WIN ONLY UNI by Camy Tang!
Okay, so I admit–with red-hot cheeks–that a MONTH ago when I thought I was LATE doing Camy’s blog…well, I was actually a MONTH early. So anyway, here’s the REAL DEAL with Camy–and the interview, along with that same promise to WIN A FREE COPY of ONLY UNI by the amazing CAMY TANG!!! 1. You now have two books available for the public, with your third coming out in August 2008. Is there anything you’ve learned in the process since you signed that contract that you want to share? Not all publishing houses are the same, and certain editors/marketing directors/art departments have a better fit with certain author personalities. I know for a fact God completely guided my publishing house to …
Strong Arm of the Lord
Well, it’s been an interesting few weeks for me. My husband is now working away from home, living in another city during the week, while I remain at home with the kids. It’s a challenge I’ve never faced before, and one that has brought me to my knees more than once already. But in the middle of all this, we’re beginning the journey toward restoration in our lives. Five years ago our family endured the brutal loss of our first home to foreclosure. Since then, Brian has been laid off five times in four years. Our financial situation has been strained, at best, and null at worst. But now, God has placed our feet on a new path. Brian’s new …
WIN Taming Rafe by Susan May Warren
Oops! She did it again. Susan May Warren, that is. She’s done it again with yet another fabulous Noble Legacy Series book! Sigh. I have told Sara that I think Susie has become my new hero in writing. The way she hauls me into her stories with a tight rope (yes, pun intended, even if it is lame), hunky characters (come on, admit it! Rafe and Nick are gorgeous men!! Why else do you think they’re on her covers!), and carefully crafted stories. Without further ado, here’s Rafe…sort of: First–a fabulous new contest! Enter to WIN A STEAK DINNER WITH RAFE NOBLE!! (an Omaha Steaks gift certificate and a copy of Taming Rafe!). Rather than supply a typical excerpt, I’m …