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Coming in 2013 from Erynn Mangum

The joyful Erynn Mangum is back with a new series for readers to enjoy, with Paige Alder taking centre stage!

Be looking for her new release from NavPress in May, 2013.

Paige is the girl who can’t say “no” – at least when it comes to seemingly good things like volunteering at her church and helping her best friend plan an anniversary party. But is there a point where too much of a good thing is just too much?

I’ve had the pleasure of reading Erynn’s book for endorsement so here’s a sneak peek at what I have to say:

“Erynn never fails to infuse her books with wit, joy, and enough angst to keep the sugar at bay. Paige is a character that is vintage Erynn Mangum, yet remains unique.”…

Getting to know Janice Thompson

Comedy writer Janice Thompson recently turned her hand to an historical drama in her most recent book on the Titanic tragedy.

Enjoy getting to know Janice!

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What appeals to you most about writing fiction?

As an avid theatre buff, I’ve always appreciated the world of make-believe. (“Calgon, take me away!”) Fiction offers the perfect opportunity to lift the reader out of his or her everydayness and offer an inexpensive getaway, free from worries and challenges.

Why Christian fiction?

My faith is integral to my life story, so how could I leave it out of my characters’ stories? I try not to preach in my stories, but leaving out the faith elements would be impossible.

Name five things you can’t live without

My relationship with God
My grandbabies (and other family members)
My ties to theatre. (I direct at a local Christian theatre.)
A plan of action. (I’m a big

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The Yielding by Tamara Leigh

Synopsis:~

The Unveiling, the first book in the Age of Faith series, introduced readers to the formidable Wulfrith family during Duke Henry’s battle for England’s throne in 1153. Now, four years later, Henry wears the crown, but the Wulfriths are no less defiant—and no more amenable to forging alliances through king-decreed marriage.

SHE HAD KILLED A MAN. OR SO IT WAS SAID…

Convent-bound Lady Beatrix Wulfrith is determined to aid her sister in escaping marriage to their family’s enemy. Unaware of the sacrifice that awaits her, she leads their pursuers astray only to meet with an accident that forever alters her destiny and takes the life of a young knight whose brother vows he will not rest until the lady is brought to justice.

Lord Michael D’Arci is a warrior and a womanizer whose foul mouth and impatience bode ill for all who trespass against him. Falsely accused of ravishment …

Getting to know Leslie Gould

Meet the woman behind the Amish novels with a Shakespearean twist! Leslie Gould is an accomplished novelist who aims to reveal truth about God through her stories.

Enjoy getting to know Leslie!

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What appeals to you most about writing fiction?

The truth! In real life, it’s so hard to figure what really “happened” because there are so many individual perspectives and different points of view. But when I write a novel, I get to decide what the truth is. It’s very satisfying.

Why Christian fiction?

When I first started writing I didn’t target my stories to the Christian market, but it soon became evident that all of my stories had themes of faith and redemption. Christ’s teachings are part of my worldview so it was natural that my writing would reflect that—and eventually find a place in the Christian fiction market.

Name five things you can’t live without

The …

Coming soon from Tyndale House

More book cover love, this time from Tyndale in the form of three January e-books and some mid 2013 paperback releases! I’m very excited about this lineup – I can’t wait to read Jolina’s retelling of one of my favourite books, Wil Mara, Michele Phoenix and Rene Gutteridge stories sound fabulous, Mel is a favourite of mine, and I really enjoyed Pam’s first novel!

What are your thoughts on these ones ~ story, cover art, anything?

by Diana Brandmeyer

Who knew making dinner could change your life? Louisa Copeland certainly didn’t. But when the George Foreman grill fell out of the pantry onto her head, resulting in a bump and a mighty case of amnesia, Louisa’s life takes a turn for the unexpected. Who was this Collin fellow, claiming she was his wife? And whose kids are those? Her name couldn’t be Louisa. Why, she was the renowned romance writer Jazz …

Treacherous Skies by Elizabeth Goddard

Synopsis:~

After years of peace and quiet, Maya Carpenter thinks she’s safe—that her drug-lord father’s world will never catch up with her. Then she’s abducted and secretly stashed on a plane. And once she and the test pilot who finds her land in the Keys, the real threat begins….

Daredevil pilot Connor Jacobson is no one’s hero. And this time, he’s in way over his head. Yet he can’t leave Maya to face danger alone. Besides, he has a few tricks up his sleeve that might keep them safe…as long as he’s willing to put everything at risk, including his heart.

My take:~

While remaining true to the formula for a Love Inspired Suspense novel, Beth Goddard stamps it as her own in Treacherous Skies, with a unique vocation for her quietly courageous hero and some exotic locales. Connor is an intriguing character, a risk taker who repossesses expensive …