Book launch with $200 prize drawing - Martin Roth and Brother Half Angel

Welcome Martin Roth to our special Book 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

About the Book:Brother Half Angel is the leader of a secret new church military order, dedicated to helping Christians under attack around the world. In this book, the first in the Brother Half Angel series, he is dispatched urgently to China, where an underground seminary is under siege from fanatical sword-wielding members of a local cult who still pay homage to the bloodthirsty extremists who tried to expel all foreigners from China in the nineteenth century.



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About the Author:

Martin Roth is a veteran journalist and foreign correspondent whose reports from Asia have appeared in leading publications around the world, including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and The Guardian. He is the author of many books. His Brother Half Angel international thrillers focus on the persecuted church. They feature Brother Half Angel, an abrasive former military man who heads a clandestine new military order that is dedicated to fighting for the rights of persecuted Christians around the world. He lives in Australia with his Korean wife and three sons.

5 Favs with Martin:

Favorite city you’ve visited – Tokyo. I lived there for 17 years, and wouldn’t have stayed if I didn’t love the place. They say that when you visit Rome or Paris you feel like you’re living in the past, when you visit New York you feel like you’re living in the present and when you visit Tokyo you feel like you’re living in the future. It’s true.

Favorite food – just about anything Japanese, unless it’s still wriggling (which in Japan it occasionally is).

Favorite authors – I write thrillers and I love reading them. Raymond Chandler, who wrote “The Big Sleep” and “Farewell My Lovely” is the master. I read and re-read him, wondering how he manages to create all that atmosphere.

Favorite book you’ve read in the last three months – a Scottish friend has just left Australia (where I live) and has moved with his family back to the UK. Before he went he gave me his collection of Ian Rankin detective mysteries, and I’m reading the series now. They’re great – excellent writing, marvelous characters and a gritty, very atmospheric Edinburgh locale. 

Favorite historical person (fiction or non) - as a strong Christian I should probably answer that it is Jesus. But I have just started some intensive reading of the Old Testament, so right now my favorite historical person is that passionate man of God - and man of action - David.

Avon Calling! with Cindy Duvel

I'd like to introduce my cousin Cindy Duvel

who is an Avon Representative.

If you still need some gifts for the holidays,

I recommend Avon from Cindy.

Cindy, and her number one fan, my cousin Tom.

 

Lisa:  How did you get started, Cindy?

Cindy: This March I will be selling AVON for 5 years. In 2008 I was unemployed I heard about selling AVON. I gave it a try and AVON is so much fun.

Lisa: Tell us about selling Avon, Cindy.

Cindy: I know what my customers like. I tell the when the specials come. I always give them the best deal. Here are some specials for Dec. 6- through Dec. 17th.


Kissing Mickey & Minnie mug $14.99 807-570
Disney sweet smooth watch $24.99 094-418,
Mickey kisses Minnie tote bag $19.99 115-558
Betty Boop wine glass $16.99 122-580
Sweet Odyssey cologne spray $7.00 979=734
Secrets toilet spray $10.00 125-282
Iron man spray $16.50 011=076

Lisa: How does it work?

Cindy: Here is my website. www.youravon.com/cduvel I will receive credit when they use my website. 
You will need to use your credit card.

Thanks so much! Cindy

Lisa: You're welcome, and Merry Christmas!

Holiday Extravaganza! $200 Amazon card, prizes, with Katy Lee and Warning Signs

Katy Lee! Warning Signs, a Love Inspired Suspense

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

Five Favorites with Katy Lee:

Favorite city you’ve visited –

I love to travel, but I would have to say my favorite city I visited was Venice, Italy. We spent three nights in Venice, and they were the most wonderful days, filled with water taxi rides and gondolas, bird feeding in the square, and colorful glassblowing demonstrations.

 

Favorite food –

I look forward to my corned beef and cabbage dinner at St. Patrick’s Day more than any other dinner throughout the year.

 

Favorite authors –

I’ve always been a huge Catherine Anderson fan. Her stories are so character driven, and I love when they become my friends by the end.

Favorite book you’ve read in the last three months –

I really enjoy reading the Love Inspired series from Harlequin each month. The stories are well written, clean, and short enough to be a quick and easy read, but in depth enough to make an impact.

Favorite historical person (fiction or non) –

Helen Keller. She was my inspiration for my latest book, WARNING SIGNS. I watched a Youtube video of Helen speaking her first words aloud. I cried…and then, started writing Miriam’s story. Click if you would like to watch Helen speak.

 

About the Book:

When a drug-smuggling ring rocks a small coastal town, the DEA sends Agent Owen Matthews to shut it down. A single father with a deaf son, Owen senses that the town's number one suspect—the high school's new principal—doesn't fit the profile. Miriam Hunter hoped to shrug off the stigma of her hearing impairment when she returned to Stepping Stones, Maine. But her recurring nightmares dredge up old memories that could prove her innocence—and uncover the truth behind a decades-old murder. Yet Owen's help may not be enough when someone decides to keep Miriam silenced—permanently.

 

Katy says: In my latest romantic-suspense story, WARNING SIGNS, my heroine, Miriam Hunter, is deaf. Owen, my hero, has some misconceptions of people with hearing impairments, but can Miriam change his way of thinking before she goes to jail? Or worse, killed?  WARNING SIGNS is the first story in my inspirational series that takes place on a fishing island in Maine. Stop by the Island of Stepping Stones, where the lobster traps are always full and romance awaits even the hardest of hearts. 

RT Book Reviews gave WARNING SIGNS 4 ½ Stars, making it a keeper. "Miriam is a strong character who is not held back by what others may perceive as a weakness. Acceptance is a key theme as Lee dispels some misconceptions regarding people with hearing impairments." ~RT Magazine

To read an excerpt, please visit Amazon

 

About the Author:

As an Inspirational Romantic Suspense author, Katy Lee writes higher-purpose stories in high-speed worlds. Through her writing, ministries, and teaching, she dedicates her life to sharing tales of love, from the “greatest love story ever told” to those sweet romantic stories of falling in love. Katy and her husband are born New Englanders and love to travel with their three adventuresome homeschooled children. You can connect with Katy anytime at her website, www.KatyLeeBooks.com. There you will find links to Facebook and Twitter.  Please look her up!

 

To purchase the WARNING SIGNS Kindle version, you can go to:  http://tinyurl.com/o446oqw

B.O.G.O. Sale: If you purchase WARNING SIGNS between 12/1/13 -12/16/13 from any retailer, contact Katy at her website at www.KatyLeeBooks.com for directions to claim your FREE ecopy of REAL VIRTUE. If you would like to see the details on REAL VIRTUE, go here: But remember to contact Katy directly at her website to claim your ecopy!

Bonus Giveaway: 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 You get a free entry just for stopping by!

 

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/