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CFBA Blog Tour of A Beautiful Fall by Chris Coppernoll

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
A Beautiful Fall
David C. Cook (October 2008)
by
Chris Coppernoll

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Chris Coppernoll is the founder of Soul2Soul Ministries, with his interviews with Christian artists airing weekly on 650 radio outlets in thirty countries. He has conducted hundreds of interviews on faith issues with personalities such as Amy Grant, Max Lucado, Michael W. Smith, and Kathie Lee Gifford. He also serves as a Deacon at The People’s Church in Franklin, Tennessee, and is currently working toward a Masters in Ministry Leadership degree through Rockbridge Seminary.

His “Inspirations” column …

The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner and Aussie Giveaway

Lauren Durough wants to break free from her privileged upbringing, determined not to be Daddy’s little rich girl. Seeking out a job she doesn’t need, Lauren finds herself transcribing the diary of Mercy Hayworth, a young woman who became embroiled in the Salem witch trials of 1692.

Her employer, the elderly and reserved Abigail Boyles, is seemingly burdened by her own past but is unwilling to share with Lauren why the diary only deepens her sorrow.

As Lauren sees Salem and its people through the eyes of young Mercy, she is horrified how her own attitudes reflect those who allowed …

Getting to know Susan Meissner

I have long been a fan of Susan Meissner’s books but her latest, The Shape of Mercy, is just brilliant! You will see my review here tomorrow but for now, keep reading and learn some interesting things about this delightful author.

Over to you, Susan:~

If you could have chosen your own name, what would it be?

I’ve always loved the name Stephanie. When I was little I named all my paper dolls that name. But it can’t be mine now because I named my daughter Stephanie and Stephanie Jr. just doesn’t sound cool. . . .…

Character Spotlight ~ Camy Tang’s Venus Chau

Today the spotlight shines on……………………………………….Venus Chau

Brief physical description

Taller than typical Asians, she uses her height to advantage over male coworkers and also utilizes stilettos to give her more inches. She used to be overweight, but dramatic weight loss in her twenties signaled a new era for her–whereas she used to slouch, now her back is ramrod straight, she exercises religiously, and eats very uninspiringly. However, when she’s upset, she will resort to comfort food like greasy black bean sauce beef chow fun (beef and noodles pan fried–I mean, anything fried is good, right?) and Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. …

All Through the Night by Davis Bunn

The last place thirty one year old, former Special Ops soldier, Wayne Grusza expected to find a home was in the Hattie Blount Retirement Community, but given his past sleeping locations it was a step up. And his sister asked.

Investigating the senior citizens’ missing funds and retrieving those funds in a less than legal manner is the easy part for Wayne – facing his past sins and the trauma of two tours in Afghanistan, seemingly impossible.

Sought after by the beautiful yet aloof Tatyana Kuchik to investigate her wealthy employer’s sudden claims of being visited by an angel, Wayne’s …

FIRST Day Blog Tour of Goodbye Hollywood Nobody by Lisa Samson

It is October 11th, and FIRST is doing a special tour to ‘Say Goodbye to Hollywood Nobody’.

Today’s feature author is:

LISA SAMSON

and her book:

Goodbye Hollywood Nobody

NavPress Publishing Group (September 15, 2008)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa Samson is the author of twenty books, including the Christy Award-winning Songbird. Apples of Gold was her first novel for teens

These days, she’s working on Quaker Summer, volunteering at Kentucky Refugee Ministries, raising children and trying to be supportive of a husband in seminary. (Trying . . . some days she’s downright awful. It’s a good thing …