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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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historical fiction

All Great Historical Fiction Has One Thing in Common

The second of our compilation interview episodes (first HERE), this episode features three historical fiction authors. Join me as I chat with Amanda Cabot about her latest release, Dreams Rekindled.  I also spoke with Jill Eileen Smith about her latest release, Miriam's Song. Marguerite Martin Gray Continue Reading

So, What's More Exciting Than a New Book?

So, What’s More Exciting Than a New Book?

For me, it’s the team of gals I have helping me share the news of them. If you’ve been following my Launch Team posts, check THIS PAGE in case you’ve missed any. I’ve had a couple of days off from these posts, but It’s time to introduce you to Emily. Always good for a laugh or a fun quip, So, Continue Reading

How Diversity in the Launch Team Saved the Day

How Diversity in the Launch Team Saved the Day

Diversity—it’s a thing, folks.  Whether you’re talking about ethnic diversity, social diversity, age, economic, religious—you name it.  It’s a thing. And if you had any doubts at all, just look at my team.  We’ve met a single gal or two, a mom of eight, a married woman without children, a Continue Reading

The Obnoxious Reason This Post has a pathetic title

The Obnoxious Reason This Post Has a Pathetic Title.

I’ve learned something through this blog series about my awesome launch team. I surround myself with amazing encouragers. These women are honest, don’t get me wrong. But they’re on the team because they like what I do, and apparently because I found gals who know how to make me want to keep going Continue Reading

Introducing a Local Launch Team Member: Ruby!

Introducing a Local Launch Team Member: Ruby!

I may not know much about space ships, androids, and asteroids, but when this next gal needed help with labor… well, now there, I know a thing or nine. Unlike most of my launch team, Ruby (her real name is hidden to protect the innocent destruction of the spelling of it. This is something I also Continue Reading

What I Absolutely Love about Darlene (& in her own words!)

What I Absolutely Love about Darlene (& in her own words!)

“Oh, I’d better go set up the classroom.” A voice answers. “Oh, Joe did it.” Later, someone mentions needing to order the case of New Testaments. The reply comes again, “Oh, I think Joe took care of that last week.” You don’t always see Joes, but you always feel the effects.  The coffee Continue Reading

What Super Hero Saves the Blogging Day? Mommynificent!

What Super Hero Saves the Blogging Day? Mommynificent!

This series on launch team members for the release of Will Not See has been so fun for me.  Because not only do I get to reflect and share the things about each member that bless me, I  also get to learn new things. My next member has written me some of the most encouraging emails.  She's always Continue Reading

When Horrendous Traffic Kills Your Chance to Meet Someone

When Horrendous Traffic Kills Your Chance to Meet Someone

I hate California freeways.  Okay, so I really don’t hate them, but sometimes they’re crazy inconvenient.  Zipping along without a care in the world—awesome.  Traffic backed up for at least twenty minutes  (one way) due to an accident… well, it’s not so bad if you’re plotting out a new book.  I was Continue Reading

Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

Whose Name Inspired an Exciting New Character?

I arrive home from a night of writing and praying at the Lighthouse.  Kicked back in the recliner, I pop on a mystery while I do a few things and a little blue light pops up on Facebook.  A word of encouragement, a laugh, a prayer for me, a prayer request—something.  At least once a week, it Continue Reading

This gal breaks my heart & makes me laugh

This Gal Breaks My Heart & Makes Me Laugh

Supposedly there is some TV show about gals in Jersey.  Me?  I’ve got my own reality show playing out in my launch team’s private Facebook group.  Two Jersey gals keeping me laughing, joking, and on my toes. Barb from yesterday is all about the cars (she’s a NASCAR fiend.  Forgot to tell you that), Continue Reading

Barb!

Every Team Needs an Authentic Jersey Girl

  Our next Launch Team Member in my introductory series knew me back when I thought Harry Potter was of Satan. She knew me when I posted updates of my labor online as it progressed. You know those first words of Aggie? Yeah, she knew me back then. She loved me for William’s ‘Vette, and Continue Reading

Have You Ever Wondered What Inspires a Novel?

A few years ago, I joined the “Blogging for Books” program with Multnomah. Every few weeks, I’d get an email from Liz Johnson or another gal (I want to call her Abby), offering a new book to read. And when Liz left there to become an author, she sent me (and I assume others) an email thanking me for Continue Reading

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This book by @chantelreadsallday 's daughter is de This book by @chantelreadsallday 's daughter is delightful. The writing style is both whimsical and mature,  direct and nuanced. Probably the easiest 5-star rating I've ever given ( to be fair,  it's a really short book). Oh! That was another great thing.  The TEEN author also tells a complete story in few words and with subtle (and not-so-subtle) sarcasm. Laughed aloud. 
I'll add a link on my bio link.
#MiddleGradeBooks
#YoungAuthors
#AmReading
Reposted from @lianaygeorge Authors love getting r Reposted from @lianaygeorge Authors love getting reviews! This one particularly warmed my heart because Erin emailed directly and had such lovely things to say.…
Welcome to Red Wing, Minnesota. Home of Hanisch's Welcome to Red Wing, Minnesota. Home of Hanisch's Bakery, Mandy's Cafe, the Uffda Shop, and Pepie the Lake Monster (who knew?)

Oh, and home to Twice Sold Tales, a charming bookstore in a charming town--but not for long.  Unless Milton arrives with his trusty parrotlet, Atticus (not Finch!), this local gem of a store may soon be out of print--so to speak.

Some might blame owner Harper Brevig. Let's face it. Her "bookside manner" isn't much to write home about (although I did write a book about it...). But no, she's making enough money, and she's not spending too much money (much to her disgust), so where's it going?

Find out in Twice Sold Tales while I write and send Atticus and Milton down to Berne, Indiana to help Cezanne with he new and dying bookstore. 

Links to more info in my bio!

#TheMosaicCollection
#Bookstrings
#TwiceSoldTales
#ChristFic
#BookishBooks
My next book in the Suamalie Islands series is on My next book in the Suamalie Islands series is on tour with @celebratelit .

Ezra has started her business, is elbow-deep in wedding prep for her father, and gets roped into helping an old friend fight off the eligible females of Lafoina. 
And frankly, she's tired of it all--except the fighting off females thing. The women can just back off. Henri is hers... not that she'd admit that. Yet.
A combination second-chance romance and fake relationship (but not) surrounded with tropical breezes, sandy beaches, and ocean waves lapping against the side of a floating bookstore--perfect for this summer's TBR!
Just check out the link in my bio for a list of blogs and my panic momentwith how the romance wouldactuallywork!
Available on KindleUnlimited
#SuamalieIslands
#ChristianRomance
#ChristFic
#PreorderSpecial
Guys, this book!!! Loving! Reposted from @shannon Guys, this book!!! Loving!

Reposted from @shannonsuedunlap I had a blast with Chautona on the Because Fiction podcast. (Link to the episode in the bio.)
Reposted from @thechosenkidssaga <title>“The Kin Reposted from @thechosenkidssaga <title>“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’… | Instagram</title>
Reposted from @shannonsuedunlap Lone Star Sweethea Reposted from @shannonsuedunlap Lone Star Sweetheart has launched! (Link in bio.)
#happybookbirthday #cfauthors #romcom #launchparty
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