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 …
Betsy Tagged Me!
Betsy tagged me with this blog game! Here’s the rules: Pick up the nearest book of 123 pages or more. No cheating! Find page 123.Find the first 5 sentences.Post the next 3 sentences.Tag 5 people. The book closest to me at the moment is Taming Rafe by Susan May Warren. So far, I LOVE it–Susie’s one of the few writers whose writing actually grab me and don’t let go, much like Rafe’s grip on that bull rope–yeeeouch!! I think Susie is one of my writing heroes…or should that be heroines? LOL I’ll be doing a post for her blog tour on this novel soon, so stay tuned for more details on this great read!! Here’s p. 123! (which I haven’t …
Valleys, Deserts, and Dark Tunnels
Hey, everyone! Wow, things are just insane right now. Let me update y’all. It’s been a very tough road since 9/11 hit and the technology industry tanked. We’ve been through a lot, including foreclosure and we’re about to hit four moves in five years!! UGH! I hate that. Four years ago, it was spoken over us at church that the “tide was turning.” We expected and wanted that tide to be a Tsunami and to hit us fast and hard. Didn’t happen. God had other ideas. But now, we’re here, and after a very long journey through the desert (along with the blisters, snake bites, and sunburns to prove it), I believe we’re coming out on the other side. About …
Win Only Uni by Camy Tang!
Hey, everyone! Listen up! I’ve got the Loud Asian Chick on my blog today. That’s right–Camy Tang is featured here, and I’m so thrilled and honored to share her new book with you. But first – I have to confess. I think I was supposed to do an interview with Camy. 🙁 Sigh. I’m terribly sorry to both you and Camy for failing in this. Our family has had some exciting and unexpected things happening, and I’ve been caught in that whirlwind. However, I’m really hoping Camy will let me feature her again, soon. She’s a really kewl friend, so stick close and pray hard. LOL Now, on to her book. I got the extreme pleasure of reading Only Uni …
Reluctant Smuggler — AWESOME!
Okay, I really have very little time these days to read for pleasure…but wow! Jill Elizabeth Nelson’s latest book, Reluctant Smuggler is a steal! 😀 When I first got the book, I drooled over the cover. I mean, take a look — Isn’t that awesome?! I am so jealous of this book cover. I’ve always wanted to write a Lara Croft-style book (um, big brother John Olson says “not in CBA, Ronie.” LOL). So, when I saw the cover, I needed a mop. So, I’m sitting there, wondering. Will the inside be as great as the cover? Guess what? It is! Jill’s story is fascianting. I confess I’m not done. Add to the insanity I’m living coordinating the ACFW Book …