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Most of my books are wedding themed and many people don’t know this, but I make wedding cakes (and other types of celebration cakes) on the side. I don’t do this for money. I started doing it when my four daughters all got married within four and a half years of each other! (We spent $500 on my oldest daughter’s wedding cake and only half of it was eaten. After that day I vowed, “Never again!” and started making the cakes myself.) Readers will notice that Aunt Rosa (in the Weddings by Bella series) makes all of …

Character Spotlight ~ Maggie Brendan’s Josh McBride & Juliana Brady

Today the spotlight shines on Josh McBride & Juliana Brady

Maggie Brendan’s second Heart of the West novel delves into the life of a sheepherder in Montana, and the young woman who catches his eye. It was interesting to read about sheep rather than cattle for a change! I hope you enjoy this look behind the scenes of this story. Over to you, Maggie:~

Brief physical description

Josh McBride is a sheepherder with a muscular build about 5′ 9”. He has nice warm eyes the shade of amber with a smooth baritone voice.

Juliana Brady is a slender, young lady …

Getting to know Julie Carobini

Julie Carobini has been a favourite author of mine since reading her debut novel, Chocolate Beach. Julie imbues each of her stories with humour, grace and the sights and smells of the ocean! Be sure to check out her latest novel, Sweet Waters and the 2010 sequel, A Shore Thing, released by B&H Fiction.

Over to you, Julie:~

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

Julie Marie (the name my parents gave me 🙂

Your first pet’s name?

Swissy (the cat)

Your best friend’s name in primary (elementary) school?

Stephanie

Did you have a …

Stand-In Groom by Kaye Dacus ~ Tracy’s Take

Publisher’s Synopsis:

When professional wedding planner Anne Hawthorne first meets the handsome Englishman George Laurence, she wonders if God has finally answered her prayers for a husband. But when the “best man” for her turns out to be a client – and someone else’s to-have-and-to-hold – Anne quickly realises that planning his wedding will be no honeymoon. Can she remain professional while falling for the groom?

A personal assistant for a wealthy man who wishes to keep his identity – and his engagement – a secret, George Laurence has come to Louisiana to plan his employer’s wedding and pose …

Character Spotlight ~ Tracey Bateman’s Nina Parker

Today the spotlight shines on………………………..Nina Parker

Tracey Bateman is a multi published author, well know for her Chick Lit and romance novels. With Thirsty, Tracey turns her hand to a novel of addiction, suspense and redemption.

I hope you enjoy this insight into Nina. Over to you, Tracey:~

Brief physical description

Nina Parker: Exotic, dark skinned, almost native American-looking, but white. Dark, long, completely straight hair. Dark brown eyes, beautiful, tiny, but curvy where it matters.

Actor/famous person

Demi Moore is probably the closest, but not exactly. I see her face softer than Demi, her eyes more gentle and vulnerable. …

Coming in 2010 from Zondervan

Here’s a look at some of Zondervan’s 2010 releases. Click on the links for more 🙂

Love Terri’s cover – how about you?

A Promise of Hope by Amy Clipston

In A Promise of Hope, the second installment in the Kauffman Amish Bakery series, bestselling author Amy Clipston compellingly unfolds the tensions, loves, and faith of the inhabitants of an Amish community and the family bakery that serves as an anchor point for the series. When Sarah Troyer tragically loses her husband Peter, she is left to raise infant twins alone. Overwhelmed and grieving, she lives with her parents …