Friday, September 6, 2013

Great Books Great Authors Great Prizes

Team up with these three fantastic authors and you'll benefit in your entertainment life, spiritual life, and financial life.

 

Meet Malo Bel and his book, Four Given

About the Book:



The mystery of Godliness and life eternal are hidden in the most sacred place of all, in the holy letters that define God. A mystery so divine, so life-changing, so
real it is embedded in the essence of every human being. A mystery that charts a
divine path to God, a journey that once undertaken will bring you to a place
called Eternity.
Join me as I share my journey, as I am led by Him on His path. This is the
mystery of Godliness and life eternal, and I never would have seen it had he not
opened my eyes. Take the step of faith and your eyes will be opened to see
"inexpressible things." Take the step of faith and discover life eternal today.
 
Take the step of faith and discover the beauty of this divine path hidden right
before you. Take the step of faith and you will never be the same again. I did and
that is why I must tell my story.



 About the Author:

Malo says: It is a journey, a pathway encoded in the very name of God that I was stunned to see. It begins with a single and
smallest Hebrew letter Yod, which means the open hand.  Anyone wanting to begin this journey must begin by
opening their hand - by giving. It’s what Jesus did in the greatest way possible, by giving his life for us.

And so to be true to this divine journey I will be giving away 50% of all my book sales during the launch to a charity (Community Outreach Programme Trust) that works in Africa. They work with disadvantaged people and especially the
disabled, children and orphans. I thank you for your help to help me help them.


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Read an Excerpt

“Have you made a list of things you must do for Dana?” Yesh asks.

“I'm not sure I follow,” I say, a little confused by his sudden mention of Dana and changing of topic.
“Well, do you have a list that includes things such as - Make sure I buy Dana flowers once a week. Make sure I call Dana once a day. Make sure I tell Dana 'I love you' once a day.”
“Oh no,” I laugh. “Why would I do that?”
“Well, so you don't forget,” Yesh says.
“I wouldn't forget those things,” I reply.
“So if you came to Dana and handed her some flowers and said, 'Here Dana, this is on my list of things I know I must do for you today.' What would she say?”
“She would be horrified,” I reply. “I would never do that!”
“You've answered correctly,” Yesh replies. “You never would because...”
“I love her,” I finish. “I never would because I love her.”
“Then why Malo do you think the list you made of things you are going to do for God pleases him? What was it...Go to church regularly, read your Bible daily, do more outreach...”
“No,” I interject. “Those are things I know I must do more of in order to become a better child of God.”
“Malo,” Yesh replies, “don't worry. You're not the first to make lists and rules in an attempt to bring you closer to God. People have been doing this for thousands of years. In fact my people had some of the best rule keeping systems around. It didn't work. In fact it was such a failure they sadly missed seeing me when I stood right in front of them.”
Yesh pauses and look down at his open hands. It seems he is remembering the sorrow of being rejected by his own. He looks up and continues. “There is no self-improvement you can undertake that will please God, Malo. There is only one way and that is in Christ,” he says pointing to the stone he has given me. “In Christ you are set right before God, not in trying to be good. If you try to be good in your own strength, you're just rebuilding the old decrepit, broken barn that I tore down,” he says glancing at the beautiful new barn across the stream.
“I have tried making lists and keeping the rules a few times,” I say, “but I never could. But I didn't want to stop. I thought if I just tried harder, if I just put in more effort I could be a better child of God. I wanted to please God. I just didn't want to give up...”
The phrase is still hanging in the air as the full weight of the words hit me. “I just didn't want to give up.”
“That's my problem isn't it,” I say, looking at Yesh. “I wanted to please God by working my head off, just like I did in my job. I wanted it to be about me, what I did, what I achieved.”
Yesh looks at me with his kind, understanding eyes and says, “But now you can leave behind the “laws man,” the “me man,” the “list man,” and become God's man. I have showed you how. If you let me I will enable you to uphold God's word in your life. See the sign we nailed up on the barn over there,” he says pointing back at the barn. “It's perfect, and it's still perfectly in position. Well done, Malo, for keeping God's word perfectly.”
“No I haven't,” I interject, “I couldn't even hold it straight for even a short bit while waiting for you.”
“That's right, yet now because of the nails, the sign hangs true. And so upholding of the sign is not what you did, but what the nails did for you. The life you will live, including everything and much more than your list, will not be yours but Christ living in you.”

 
Buy the Book:  .99 E-book; $11.99 Print
Amazon ebook  (ASIN: B00BU3XV3O
About the Author
Full On Life – I suppose those would be the three words that define me and the life I like to live. Words taken from Jesus’ offer – “I have come that you may have life and have it abundantly (full on)”  - John 10:10. And so in everything I seek, in
Jesus’ power, to live a life of abundance. So whether physical – such as having
run many 56 mile marathons, or mental – such as completing a PhD – whether
at home with my awesome wife and children or in front of a thousand people, I
give my all, through him who gave me all. Yet all of this is so unimportant
compared to whom I am related. My dad wrote the world’s best selling book. He
also made the originals that everyone from DaVinci to Michael Angelo copied.
And in case that is not enough, he breathed and the stars came into being. He.
“…merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed, and all the stars
were born.” (Psalm 33:6). I am a child of God.
Connect with Malo
Website: www.malobel.com
Amazon Author Bio: http://bit.ly/malo-bel
 
Trish Jenkins, Treasure of Darkness
About the Author
FAITH TO OVERCOME
Living with murderers, drug dealers, frauds and broken humanity, Trish Jenkins’ prayers for deliverance were not answered the way she expected. Instead the Lord delivered her "through the fire..." Prison was not part of Trish Jenkins’ ministry plans but it happened. Conned by a fraud and a breach of the Corporations Act meant losing her multi-million dollar portfolio, including her family home. It also meant this Australian mother served 8 months in prison, isolated from her husband and 3 little girls.
TREASURE IS FOUND IN DARK PLACES
Instead of succumbing to despair and self-pity, Trish chose to believe the Word of God and in doing so, she introduced many other prisoners to Christ. In the darkness, Trish found keys to freedom and courage and a deeper walk with the Holy Spirit.
Trish felt compelled to record everything she experienced. She wrote letters to her family and friends by writing letters to her husband, who then copied the letter to an email that went out to a list that grew rapidly. Those emails went viral and Trish’s readers shared her journey with her. What she couldn’t put in letters due to their sensitive nature, she wrote in a private journal.
From stories of winning over bullies, to the despair of persecution for her faith, Trish shares her journey with warmth and candour.
Today Trish shares her hard-won “Treasures” as an entertaining, insightful speaker and author, inspiring audiences to be courageous in all circumstances. Ministering effectively to both Christian and secular audiences, she is warm, compassionate and funny! Today, as a well-respected international speaker and author, Trish’s heart-felt and inspirational story filled with practical advice is re-igniting fire and faith in the hearts of her audiences.
Trish and her family were reunited and today are all active members of Citipointe Church, Australia.


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About the Story
FREEDOM ON THE INSIDE
Prison was not on the “Goal Chart” of entrepreneur Trish Jenkins. A breach of the Corporations Act meant losing her multi-million dollar portfolio, including her family home.
It also meant Trish served 8 months in prison.
Isolated from her husband and 3 little girls, living among Queensland’s most dangerous criminals, Trish could have succumbed to despair.
But treasure is found in dark places.
Refusing to give in to self-pity, Trish answered a new calling to make a difference in the lives around her. In doing so she found a different kind of freedom and healing.

Real and raw, these pages are better than a memoir; made up of letters, personal journaling and hindsight.

“I assumed I would be a model prisoner because I was a Christian. So how did I get into so much trouble, so often, yet with the best of intentions?”
Like when she was reported escaped…
Or setting the alarm off in the officers’ quarters…
Or having to explain why the woman she prayed for fell to the floor…


Be Inspired
You’ll laugh, cry and shake your head at hilarious stories, tragic circumstances, discouragement, hope and ever present faith.

“You may have no razor wire around you, but you may feel more like a prisoner than me! Let me share my keys to freedom with you.”


Buy the Book: .99 eBook, $19.80 Print
 
Connect with Trish:
Twitter: @Trishjenkins  www.twitter.com/Trishjenkins


 
Pamela Carmichael
Financial Empowerment: Realign Your Finances to God’s Will
 
 
About the Book
Are you in a constant financial struggle and juggle where there never seems to be enough? Do you wonder if God is able to or even willing to provide for you? Are you constantly paying bills and covering debt payments without seeing much progress? Are you faithful in tithing and giving but yet you cannot see on outpoured blessing?

Then this book is here for you. Financial Empowerment discusses the problems we face in different areas of our finances and shows how to manage money in a God-pleasing manner. In a simple easy-to-read manner, it provides biblical and practical solutions to personal financial management.

Financial Empowerment is a fresh look at how you see your finances and how to deal with them effectively.

Get ready to be empowered as you honor God in managing your financial resources. As you give eternal value to your money, God will continually bless you.

Buy the Book .99 eBook; $18.99 paperback
 
About the Author
PAMELA CARMICHAEL is a financial services professional with over 10 years’ experience. In her Christian walk, the burning question to God has always been: Why do Christians struggle with finances? With a desire to see Christians grow in the area of personal financial management, she wrote Financial Empowerment: Realign Your Finances to God's Will. She hopes that you will grow and become financially empowered as you apply God's principles to your personal financial management strategies.

Pamela has a passion to see God's people move from struggle to success not only financially but in all areas of life. You can learn about Pamela by visiting her blog called "Live Out Loud! Success by God's Word" at http://www.pamelavcarmichael.com.
Connect with Pamela


Thursday, August 29, 2013

Book Review: Middle Grade Hawaiian Island Detective Club, book 3


Ukuleles Undercover (Hawaiian Island Detective Club, book 3)  Cheryl Martin



Middle Grade Readers
Comfort Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-1938388286
Paperback, $8.99 

When threats and warnings intermingle with the melodic sounds of ukuleles at the local music school, Leilani and The Hawaiian Island Detective Club members set off to solve another case! Who could be behind the threats? Could it be Leilani's mean math teacher, Mr. Edwards, who also happens to be her mom's new boyfriend? Or, perhaps it's Chad Rivers, Mrs. Lee's former boyfriend. Can Leilani learn to balance the case with her own new-found love? Could there be a third culprit in their midst? One thing is for sure: when it comes to the Hawaiian Island Detective Club, some things aren't what they seem! 

My review:

What a delight to catch up with the Hawaiian Island Detective Club. They’ve had a busy summer, and now that Leilani’s cast is off her arm, she’s surfing again—with the cute new boy in the neighborhood who is in her grade at school.
This time pesky little brother Kimo is responsible for the new mystery, when he reports that someone is leaving nasty notes at his after-school music lessons. Leilani’s more of an outdoor girl, and the thought of playing a musical instrument, even if it was a joyful memory of her late father’s ukulele playing, makes her cringe. Worse than staying inside three times a week to be embarrassed at music is the fact that her math teacher, strict Mr. Edwards, might be romantically linked to her mom!
Join the charming group of eighth graders as they delve into their latest adventure to help Kimo’s music teacher, klutziness, hives, and dreamboat eyes included. Kids will love the humor and feel at home with these characters; grown-ups will remember all the angst and sweetness of being on the verge of teenaged.
 
Cheryl Martin is a graduate of the University of Oregon. After pursuing a successful Parks and Recreation career, Ms. Martin now focuses on her passion - writing mystery novels. The Hawaiian Island Detective Club combines her love of all things Hawaiian and her fascination with intrigue. A wife and mother of three grown children, memories of raising her spirited kids inspire many of her characters' quirks, relationships, and mishaps.

Cheryl Martin and the Hawaiian Island Detective Club--busy again!


About the Book, Ukuleles Undercover, book 3 of the Hawaiian Island Detective Club series:


 
Someone’s leaving threatening notes on music stands, in cases, on stacks of music and in the bathrooms. Kimo takes ukulele lessons and is very concerned about his teacher, Mrs. Lee, the kids and the music school, so he asks Leilani to join the class to investigate the mystery. She’s not happy since she’s a surfer girl, not a musician. Maile and Sam join her in class which makes the whole thing bearable.

Cheryl, what inspired you to write mysteries for kids and this series?

I was first inspired to write as a child, reading Nancy Drew. I knew at that young age that I would one day write a mystery!


Striving to do what God has placed in front of me motivates me to keep pressing forward. Sharing wholesome mysteries filled with fun, humor, mishaps and unexpected moments for kids to enjoy also motivates me to continue this amazing journey.


I have always loved Hawaii ever since I lived there while attending The University of Hawaii. I combined that with my interest in writing for ages 8-12 years and The Hawaiian Island Detective Club was born!


The three books in this series are entitled Pineapples in Peril, Menehunes Missing, and Ukuleles Undercover.


What do you do for fun and relaxation when you’re not writing?

I love to grow veggies, blueberries and raspberries on my deck. I also love to sing, and am part of my church’s drama team—challenging, yet rewarding. I sometimes work-out with my son and do push-ups with the Oregon Duck (the U of O mascot) whenever Oregon scores—and, yes, they’re men’s push-ups! I’m practicing for another great fall of football and push-ups!



Tell us a little about your family:

I have a great husband, three amazing kids and two adorable Persian cats, Nala and Thor.

My oldest son, Ian, has his own home and works for Nautilus. My daughter, Ashley, is married to a wonderful man, Dave. She works for Portland State University and he is a lawyer for a Portland, Oregon firm. They just made me a first-time “Tutu” with the birth of their son, Ewan. My youngest son, Shane, wants to be an artist for a Graphic Novel company. In between working at a movie theater, he’s busy working on projects—not unlike being an author!

 
Connect with Cheryl:

My blog all about Hawaii

You can also connect with me on my facebook author page 
If “tweeters” would like to comment on The Hawaiian Island Detective Club, they can add any of the following hashtags: #Detective #Hawaii #Hawaiian #Ukuleles #Undercover #Kids #Parents #Moms #Homeschool #HIDC


Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Jerusha Agen talks No love, No pain in her debut novel

Meet Jerusha Agen, who talks about her debut book This Dance,
book one of Dance Sisters Redeemed



PRINT $14.99 ISBN-13: 978-1-938092-44-2
DIGITAL $4.99 ISBN-13: 978-1-938092-45-9

PURCHASE on Amazon

About the Book:

No love, no pain. No God, no games.

A tragedy three years ago destroyed Nye's rise to the top of the dancing world as an upcoming tango star, and in the process destroyed her reason for living. She survived the pain and built a new life resembling nothing like the one she left behind, determined never to hurt again.

Nye's emotional walls hold up perfectly until she meets a handsome lawyer and an elderly landowner. They seem harmless, but one awakens feelings she doesn't want and the other makes her face the God she can't forgive. Will these two men help Nye dance again?
 

Jerusha, what do you love about this book?

I have always loved dancing and studied ballet for several years when I was young, so the idea of writing about a former dancer is in part what first made me fall in love with this story. The central character, Nye Sanders, is an artist and, as an artist myself, I can understand and relate to her artistic personality. I also love the topics that God enabled me to deal with in this book. I hope that Nye's experience with great loss and her struggle with God because of that loss will be of help to others.

Tell us something you learned during the research that fascinated you.

Nye's new career as the manager of a private equity firm required me to learn about a field with which I was previously unfamiliar. It never ceases to amaze me how many careers and different "worlds" I know nothing about! Part of the joy of writing is getting to explore those worlds and become an "expert" while I'm working on the story.

What do you hope readers will tell other potential readers about your book?

I hope they will say that this book is more than just entertaining. I pray that people who read This Dance will be able to honestly say it touched them, changed them, and, most of all, brought them closer to Christ.

About the Author:

Jerusha Agen is a lifelong lover of story--a passion that has led her to a B.A. in English and a highly varied career. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, her fiction and nonfiction have been published in various journals, magazines, and newsletters.

In addition, she is a screenwriter, and several of her original scripts have been produced as films. Jerusha is also a film critic, with reviews featured at the website, www.RedeemerReviews.com.

Jerusha relishes snowy Midwest winters spent with her large, furry dogs and one little, furry cat.

Visit Jerusha’s website at www.SDGwords.com. Follow Jerusha on Twitter @SDGwords and Facebook (Jerusha Agen – SDG Words).

Saturday, August 24, 2013


Product Details
 

By Chris Eirschele
c. 2013
36-page book with eight chapters, photographs
 

“The innate ability to grow plants is a gift from my parents; this is their story; what I did with it is mine.”

 
Garden Truths is a charming story of family, legacy, gifts, secrets and joy, through it all, growing things. Eirschele’s memoir will touch readers who have fond memories of their parents.

 
Eirschele’s dad loved to grow flowers from bulbs and perennials, and especially loved to share them. Some of the authors’ family and friends shared their memories of the precious gift.

 
Throughout the book, Eirschele has photographs of her own plants, plants that illustrate the chapters. She also takes care to include instructions for the growth, nurture, and storage of the plants she talks about.

 
From lilies to sweet Williams to her mother’s indoor potted citrus trees (an orangery), exotic plants, and fruit and vegetable hints, Eirschele’s gentle memoir is sure to enchant.

 
Find out more www.StayGardening.com, the author’s blog.
 
About the Author:
Chris Eirschele is a freelance garden writer whose current work is found on www.BucketTripper.com. Chris' inspiration comes from plants grown, gardens explored and garden paths traveled. Her articles have been read in such far ranging publications as Ohio Gardener, Greenhouse Grower and Milwaukee Magazine. Her muse resides at her blog, www.StayGardening.com.

She is a past Master Gardener with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee County Extension and as member of the Southeast Wisconsin Master Gardeners and was horticulturally educated at Milwaukee Area Technical College. A native of Wisconsin, Chris now lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.

She has maintained a membership with the Garden Writers Association since 2006. Chris' past memberships include the Perennial Plant Association and the Daylily Society of SouthEast Wisconsin.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Book Review: On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin


On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin
 
Book two in the Wings of the Nightingale series
 
 
Baker Publishing Group
c. August, 2013
ISBN: 9780800720827
$14.99 print and $14.99 ebook
Historical Romance


Sarah Sundin is a favorite author, I admit. Her attention to detail is always amazing. Her latest novel which takes place during World War II features a flight nurse, Georgie Taylor, who signed up on a lark with her best friend while she was waiting to get hitched, and pharmacist John Hutchinson, who was drafted before he could enlist in officer’s training school and carries a medium-sized chip on his shoulder for being a medical professional who’s treated like a roadie.


Both the American soldiers face their worst fears under dangerous combat situations. Will they buckle or overcome? When the pair meet, she’s engaged and longing for home, unsure she’s really cut out for wartime service, yet reluctant to simply quit. He’s engaged as well, a practical situation, although he regretted not tying the knot before he shipped out. Georgie and Hutch encourage each other to be more than what they’ve been told they are, to reach for loftier goals, but for the right reasons.


When, through tragedy and adverse situations, they meet again, they are unencumbered by their intendeds and they are free to give in to their feelings for each other. The mechanisms of others, misunderstandings and more tragedy cause them to wonder if their feelings are the sum of their fears.


I could hear the music to South Pacific in the background while I read, though of course this story takes place on the western front: gorgeous European settings, Sicily, Greece, Italy, and so forth. The camaraderie, the fun, the dark places and self-discovery each soldier must face were well-drawn. Although I appreciate the depth of research, sometimes it felt as though Sundin stuck in facts simply because she’d discovered a cool detail. I personally like that because I’m a history nerd, but others may skim over it.


I like characters who have to grow, reach out for help, and learn to trust, no matter the setting. Those who enjoy detailed historical situations, particularly World War Two-era medical corps stories, will find a great story in On Distant Shores.


“Available August 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”