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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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WWII novel

I’m Excited for this Amazing WWII Novel Set in the City of Lights

Sarah Sundin, the queen of the WWII novel, talks about her upcoming release, Until Leaves Fall in Paris, and shares about her characters, their motivations, and made me fall in love with four-year-old Josie in just a few minutes of chatting about her. Additionally, she has teamed up with authors Continue Reading

book club capers

Book Club Capers: January Part 2

Well, it's been two weeks, and the club members have had time to work out the puzzle.  Based on your guesses for PART ONE, I've written the next segment... club meeting #2! Just in case you've forgotten your characters, I'm listing them below again.  Doesn't hurt, right?  I had so much fun with Continue Reading

Are You Ready for Riveting and Thought-Provoking Dystopian Fiction?

Taking YA dystopian to new heights with gorgeous covers, killer titles, and a social experiment concept that feels a little too close to home, Jess Corban's Nede Rising series is exactly what we need for a New Year's read. Two hundred years ago, fed up with the abuse and misuse of women, society Continue Reading

Rose Among Thornes

What Happens When Injustice Results in Something Beautiful?

I fell in love with Terrie Todd's writing in 2020 when I found Bleak Landing somewhere and listened to every word, unable to tear myself away.  I quickly went from that book to the next, and to the next.  So when Rose Among Thornes was announced, I knew I'd be reading it the moment came out. I Continue Reading

The Real Question? Is This Last Book as Good as the Rest?

Back in 2019, I read the first book of the Tree of Life series by Olivia Newport, The Inn at Hidden Run. While I didn't dislike the entire book, it wasn't my favorite for reasons my review states pretty clearly, but I saw something in that book.  I knew, deep down I knew that I'd love the Continue Reading

Sometimes the Greatest Truths Shine Best in Excellent Speculative Fiction

With a passion for great fiction for young people, Sara Shanning has several series to keep readers enthralled.  From Biblical spec-fic, Steampunk, and Fantasy romance, Sara writes of light dimming darkness in her stories, many of which include angels--including an angel with amnesia! Listen in Continue Reading

engage your readers

5 Ways to Better Engage Your Readers

As an author, one of my favorite ways to learn how better to serve my readers is to read Dave Chesson's articles over at Kindlepreneur.com.  This guy knows his stuff. He knows how to help authors find the readers who are looking for their books. It's a win-win for authors and readers. He's also the Continue Reading

Kathleen Denly

A Beautiful Historical Romance Set in an Unusual Part of California

Author of the Chapparal Hearts series, Kathleen Denly talks about her series, the books, and the wonderful stories of San Diego during the Gold Rush era. Don't miss my review of Harmony on the Horizon. I hadn't read it as of this interview, but I did after it was over and wow.... Just Continue Reading

little mermaid poster

What Happened to the Little Mermaid?

It was just supposed to be an auction. You know, you go, you bid, you spend way too much money on something you don't know for sure you want, you go home, you have buyer's remorse for a few days, and then it hits you. It's yours. A beautiful feeling when you really wanted it.  And I did.  I Continue Reading

Book Club Capers: Part one

Chantel Reads All Day set up her 2022 Reading Challenge, and when she did, it sparked an idea for a year-long, interactive short story. So, welcome to Book Club Capers inspired by this reading challenge. Twelve book club members embark on a year of riddles or puzzles, desperate to get it right. Continue Reading

A Surprisingly Delightful Book Perfect for Teaching Children about Food

When I saw  Eat God's Food, I was interested but cautious. It felt like "Eating God's Way" and anytime I see stuff like that, I end up not liking it. So, imagine my delight and surprise when the book explained the different kinds of good food and makes a nod to the kinds of food not good for our Continue Reading

Antony Barone Kolenc

What Happens When You Mix Fascinating History & Mystery? Great Books!

Everyone knows I love a good mystery, so when I discovered that Antony Barone Kolenc had written a youth adventure and mystery series, the Harwood Mysteries, I knew I had to learn more about them. In this episode, we chat about his inspiration for the 12th-century series, the themes of the books, Continue Reading

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I picked a great big berry For a jaunty little hat I picked a great big berry
For a jaunty little hat.
It wont last long, I fear, 
But I think I'm okay with that. 
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Good morning, Virginia. It's a beautiful misty m Good morning,  Virginia.  It's a beautiful misty morn here. Continuing to wor on Take Cover. Eeep!
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Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman ab Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman abducted to protect her from him?  Bioterrorism, Russian mafia, and what? Another agency?  What's going on in The Agency now?
Listen to the whole book FREE, narrated by the fabulous @ChristaDelSorbo (don't forget to subscribe!!!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-TZlGhUFcE&list=PLGJaJiSo6mQ1Cg738W1MSQlHIuFe45v_WListen to a chapter a day OR to the whole thing at the end of the month.  The previous four Agency books are also available to listen to FREE.
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Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favori Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favorite place because I'm with my favorite writy folks.
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Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assi Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assignment with The Agency be his last?

One missing man. One new agent. One chance to keep the (uncertain) client alive
The prequel novel to The Agency Files, Induction is Keith Auger's interview and... well.. induction into The Agency. Listen FREE on YouTube to the audiobook narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo .
Listen to each chapter separately for ease of finding where you are OR the whole book in one video (after Sept 30, 2024).
Also available from most audiobook retailers!

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Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's regime deported ten thousand children to Holland, Sweden, and even England on what was known as the Kindertransport. Two desperate mothers send their only childrent to safety on this Kindertransport, but when those children arrive, nothing is as it seems or should be.  A war-time mystery twist on "Hansel and Gretel" set just before the invasion of Poland.
Available as an audiobook FREE on Youtube, narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo
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When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists of this year's New Cheltenham novel, I knew she'd have to be reading some mystery.  She's been on Poirot kicks and Marple kicks. Josephine Tey and I think Elizabeth Peters.  This year, I decided she'd REALLY love one of my favorite mystery series--the Lord Edgington Investigates by @benedictbrownauthor  If you love mystery, they're a lot of fun.  What I didn't know is that practical, prosaic Lauren would disgust herself when she realized she has a "book boyfriend" in Christopher Prentiss. Even her actual boyfriend knows her secret crush on a fictional young man from the 1920s.
This year's Christmas Lights Collection is the 10th we've done!  We're so proud of it!  Four towns battle it out in a Christmas Lights Showcase you won't want to miss.  Join @JayceeWeaver , @lainaturnerauthor , @CatheSwanson and me in this year's battle of the lights!
And seriously, if you love mysteries, don't miss Benedict Brown's.  He's brilliant and Christopher is awesome.  Lauren has that right. ;)
Releases October 7th!!
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