Holiday book launch and prize drawing with Michelle Dennis Evans

 

For a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card, between December 1 and December 16, 2013, enter the John 3:16 Marketing Network Rafflecopter drawing at: http://bit.ly/Christian_Books

Introducing Michelle Dennis Evans!

 

Five Favorites:

Favorite city you’ve visited - Sydney - I love the views of the harbour - but my favourite city is the one I live in - the Gold Coast

Favorite food - Cheese! Avocado, Mango ... I love food! 

Favorite authors – God - it's my cop out answer because if I start naming authors I love I'll never stop and even then I might miss someone! Maybe check out my 5* ratings on Goodreads

Favorite book you’ve read in the last three months - Treasures of Darkness: A Prison Journey by Trish Jenkins

Favorite historical person (fiction or non) - Jesus - so many wow moments that are still talked about over 2000 years later

 

About the Book:

Temptation, depression, seduction, betrayal ... Not what Stephanie was expecting at fifteen years of age. Uprooted from her happy, all-girl high school life with a dream filled future and thrown into an unfriendly co-ed school, Stephanie spirals into depression. When charismatic high school senior, Jason notices her, Stephanie jumps in feet first and willingly puts all her faith and trust in him, a boy she barely knows. Every choice she makes and turn she takes leads her towards a dangerous path. Her best friend is never far away and ready to catch her … but will she push Tabbie too far away when she needs her most? 

Set in Australia, this novel contains adult themes. 
Recommended reading audiences 15+ 
Purchase Spiralling Out of Control.

 

 

About the Author:

Michelle writes to inspire, take people on a journey and escape their world. She believes you can find healing or hope when you read about someone else’s story – fiction or truth. Michelle is married to an awesome man. She spends most of her days educating, socialising and sporting their four children and her nights writing. Her life is full and at times overflowing but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Five Favorites with Carole Brown - chance to win a Kindle

Welcome Fellow Author Carole Brown on this special John 316 Marketing Group Holiday promotion.

For a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card, between December 1 and December 16, 2013, enter the John 3:16 Marketing Network Rafflecopter drawing at: http://bit.ly/Christian_Books

Favorite city you’ve visited:  Probably New York city. Love the Statue of Liberty and the busyness of the city. 

Favorite food: Just one? I’m in trouble. Potatoes--anyway! 

Favorite authors:  Sigh. Love so many. Okay, I’ll throw a name out there: Louis L'amour--he’s just fabulous with his knowledge of his settings!  

Favorite book you’ve read in the last three months:  Tamera Kraft’s Soldier’s Heart: great Civil War story. 

Favorite historical person (fictional or non):  President Ronald Reagan

About the book:

How far would YOU go to avenge a daughter’s cruel death? Cara is considered rebellious and inappropriate to befriend. Dayne is the apple of Elder Simmons’ eye—until he takes a stand against their teachings. Can his prayers and love reach Cara and show her the way to redemption? Will Cara realize God’s love and forgiveness before she goes too far?

The Redemption of Caralynne Hayman is a novel of hope shining through the darkness with strong elements of suspense and romance. This novel was a semifinalist in the Genesis contest and is receiving raving reviews! Release date was October 21, 2013 from the Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. The link for the book which is on SALE NOW is:

 

Kindle:  http://amzn.to/17gf97c

Print: http://amzn.to/1btCwrg

About the Author:

Besides being a member and active participant of many writing groups, Carole Brown enjoys mentoring beginning writers. She loves to weave suspense and tough topics into her books, along with a touch of romance and whimsy, and is always on the lookout for outstanding titles and catchy ideas. She and her husband reside in SE Ohio but have ministered and counseled nationally and internationally. Together, they enjoy their grandsons, traveling, gardening, good food, the simple life, and did she mention their grandsons?

 

Connect with her here:

Personal blog: http://sunnebnkwrtr.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaroleBrown.author

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/browncarole212

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/sunnywrtr/boards/

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/5237997-carole-brown

 

I also am part of several other blogs:

Stitches in Time:  http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/

Barn Door Book Loft: http://www.barndoorbookloft.net/

Excerpt Tour and More - $200 prize drawing Dec 1-16

I'm excited to be part of John316 Marketing Network's December Launch tour. Our grand prize drawing is a $200 Amazon gift card.

 

 

My blog stops already started on December 1, with visits to my friends Sharon Lavy, Susan Craft, Martin Roth, and Anne Evans.

Everyone's Story blog, with Elaine Stock

Working Writers blog: Cherie Burbach

December 3 - Patty Wysong

December 5 - Secrets of 7Scribes Blog, with Katy Lee
                          Katherine Harms – about writing for children

 

Jill Richardson

December 6 - Michelle Evans

December 8 - Books for Book Lovers, Kimberley Payne

                      Barbara Ann Derksen

 

December 10 - Carole Brown

December 14 - Deborah Heal

 

 

 

The Excerpt Tour - six days of excerpts from The Potawatomi Boy, with a special drawing at the end of a copy of The German Girl for a commenter each stop.


December 2: Kevin Smith – 1

December 3: Paulette Harper – 2

December 4: Lorilyn Roberts – 3

December 5: Emma Right – 4

December 7: Carol A. Brown – 5

December 16: Janis Cox – 6   

Holiday Books on special and great prize drawing with Jill Richardson

From December 1-16, 2013 these fellow John 316 Marketing Network authors invite you to join in our special holiday book push. Sign up for a chance to win great prizes, and take advantage of the special e-book pricing during these few weeks. I'll also be featuring tidbits of news about my fellow authors, and I'll have a turn on other blogs.


Today, meet Jill Richardson!

Five Favorites:

Favorite city you’ve visited -Tough question, because I LOVE to travel. My favorite cities have been Paris and Venice, and I would return any day. Here, I love Seattle (lived there). But how about if I be different and tell people they really should visit Halifax? It's far less known, but it's got tons of charm, great food, and the Atlantic Ocean at its doorstep. Small enough to not feel crowded. I love anywhere I can see tall ships and eat fresh seafood.

 

Favorite food -I could get by on chocolate and cheese, if necessary. 

 

Favorite authors – JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Jane Austen, Victor Hugo. Favorite living people I read lately? Malcolm Gladwell, Jen Hatmaker, Tim Keller.

 

Favorite book you’ve read in the last three months - Just finished The Divine Commodity, Skye Jethani. It really makes you think and struggle with how much we view church, and God, as things we can consume rather than a community we live with and give to and a Lord we worship. Fantastic wake up to living in a messy world with commitment and love instead of choosing what aspects of God and his people we want to take in and which we don't. 

 

Favorite historical person (fiction or non) - Wow. I'm going to go with fictional and pick my favorite character I look at in my book--Eowyn. She's tough and vulnerable and fearless and terrified all at the same time. Fascinatingly complex. And so relatable. I love strong female characters who are still frightened by the world but not afraid to take it on.

 

About the Book: 

Hobbits, elves, and dragons have become common fantasy characters but do they have more relevance to your life than you think? Are they as real as, or the same as, people you meet every day? Maybe not literally, but J.R.R. Tolkien's famous characters bring to life real character qualities we all can learn from, whether good or bad. What can the bravery of a hobbit, the faith of a elf, or the greed of a dragon teach teens about themselves? How can their stories lead us to the real Kingdom where God is working out way more than a fantasy for his people? Dig in to these familiar characters and relevant Bible passages to find out. Come out understanding how to live your own epic story!

About the Author:

Jill Richardson's love for hobbits and elves comes from her time as a literature teacher and as a lifelong reader of great stories. She also loves an epic challenge and a chance for grace wherever they exist. Jill has a BA in English and Education and an MDiv in theology and is an ordained minister who has served as a worship, preaching, and discipleship pastor. She has published five books, as well as articles in national magazines such as FamilyFun, Discipleship Journal, and Today's Christian Woman. Jill loves to speak on a variety of topics to many age groups. With three daughters, three cats, and one husband, she keeps busy otherwise with community theater, gardening, scrapbooking, and traveling.

Links:

jills-books@comcast.net

http://jillmarierichardson.com

https://www.facebook.com/jillwrites

http://jill-theimperfectjourney.blogspot.com

https://twitter.com/JillMarieRichar

http://pinterest.com/jimari/