Turn to Me by Becky Wade (with giveaway) All That It Takes by Nicole Deese (with giveaway) The Buy-In by Emma St. Clair Sunrise by Susan May Warren with giveaway

Pop Quiz ~ Linda S. Clare and a giveaway

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Discover more about author

Linda S. Clare

and her Quilts of Love novel

A Sky Without Stars

Abingdon Press

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What was a favourite childhood book of yours?

In elementary school, I was a Shriner’s hospital patient for several months while I underwent orthopaedic surgery. The hospital library had a complete collection of original OZ books by L. Frank Baum, with the beautiful Art Nouveau illustrations. I still love them all, but my very favourite volume is Ozma of Oz. In this volume, Dorothy is travelling to Australia when she’s swept overboard with a hen named Billina. Dorothy figures she’s …

Bookish Question of the Week

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Last year I asked for your input on questions of the week and I received some great feedback from you. One question was from the lovely Katherine Reay, author of Dear Mr Knightley, which has garned some wonderful reviews. I loved it so much I have selected it for my book club later in the year.

But here’s Katherine’s comment:

Anyone want to weigh in on ages for a “coming of age” story? I say you can stretch that moment to early 30s? Too old? And what is too young to be interesting to adults without dipping

Shadows of the Past by Patricia Bradley

Shadows of the PastSynopsis:~

Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime, except the one she wants most desperately to solve–the disappearance of her father twenty years ago. When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts, Taylor returns home to Logan Point, Mississippi, to investigate. But as she is stalking the truth about the past, someone is stalking her.

Nick Sinclair pens mystery novels for a living, but the biggest mystery to him is how he can ever get over the death of his wife–a tragedy he believes he could have prevented. With his

Pop Quiz ~ Miralee Ferrell with a giveaway

Miralee FerrellIt’s my delight to welcome Miralee Ferrell to the blog ~ discover how she began writing, her heart for people, and why she is compelled to put pen to paper. Be sure to enter the giveaway below of Miralee’s latest novel, Wishing on Buttercups.

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Rel:~ What was a favourite childhood book of yours?

Miralee:~ I had so many that it’s hard to pick…I loved all the Nancy Drew books, Cherry Ames nurse books, Tabitha at Ivy Hall series, but if I had to choose, I’d say the Anne of Green Gables series. I read them all more than …

The winners are…

Shadowed by Grace ~ Amy C

A Match Made in Texas ~ Lucy P

Congratulations! Look for your book coming your way soon.…

Pop Quiz with Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse & a giveaway

In a first time collaboration, Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse have penned an historical romance set in the wilds of Alaska. I hope you enjoy learning more about these two lovely authors. Be sure to enter to win a copy of All Things Hidden by completing the form below.

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Rel: What was a favourite childhood book of yours?

Tracie: Absolutely adored Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott

Do you remember the title of the first story you ever wrote? What was it about?

The oldest I can remember is when I was about 5. I think I just …