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Making Her Debut: Meddlin’ Madeline!

by Chautona Havig · 28 Comments

Madeline's Debut

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Madeline’s Debut: Rockland, 1901!

Madeline Brown.  Just an ordinary girl in an ordinary Midwest city. But changes are coming her way.  She’s learning that she sees things others miss.  And in doing so, she has a different kind of debut in store.  While her friends are pairing off, she’s noticing things that just don’t sit right with her.

So, with a lot of boldness, and just a bit of fear and trepidation, she takes off on a new adventure to discover if her friend’s suitor is…well, suitable!

Lovers of the Rockland Chronicles will enjoy this foray into the early days–when streets and buildings mentioned in the contemporary books were just making their mark on the city and suburbs were tiny farming towns.

Madeline isn’t perfect.  

Madeline sweet on you debut book 1In fact, I was amused to discover that some of my readers saw similarities to Emma and Knightley of Jane Austen’s, Emma. I must confess that it wasn’t that far-fetched to me!

There are quite a few wonderful bloggers who will be sharing their take on it over the next couple of weeks.  Keep watch on these blogs for their thoughts, opinions, and even surprises for you!

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  1. Sara Glaser says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    I read the first three chapters on Amazon and I’m hooked!

    Reply
  2. Audrey says

    May 1, 2016 at 8:39 am

    I get so tired of murder mysteries. …i hate the thought that someone brutally died, and the imagination of their pain and terror, even if only make- believe. The idea of adult- level non-murder mysteries is so refreshing. As a kid, I remember loving Encyclopedia Brown, The Three Investigators, Trixie Belden: none of which involved dead people.

    Reply
  3. Keri Delahay says

    April 29, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love to read and try to solve well-written, clean mystery novels. And, I don’t think they all need to be murder mysteries. While reading a series, it can sometimes get to be kind of humorous how many murders can happen in one town or be stumbled-upon by one person. So it’s great to be challenged by a different kind of literary brain-teaser. I’m really looking forward to reading Meddlin’ Madeline. I know I’m going to love it as much as I do the rest of Chautona’s books.

    Reply
  4. Alicia says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Love the story, loved how it was written with time period take into consideration. The characters are wonderful and so enjoyable to read about and how they are all connected. The scenes come alive as they always do with your writing. 🙂

    I am so looking forward to reading the Bonus book!! That kid was one of those that stole my heart even in the short scenes she was in.

    Great series starter.

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    April 28, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    A mystery without a murder….I like it and think it can work. Looking forward to it.

    Reply
  6. Andrea Rossignol says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    I like mysteries without murders! It makes me sad when fictional characters are killed – I’m still sad about the one in AFT. 🙁

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      April 29, 2016 at 1:40 am

      Me too!!! I wasn’t supposed to like her. But that comment in the elevator clinched it. She went from okay to favorite character of the book in a good one liner.

      Reply
  7. Deborah G says

    April 27, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Mystery doesnt always equal murder. I think it is great fun to try and solve a mystery.

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    April 27, 2016 at 10:41 am

    So excited to get into this book….intrigued!

    Reply
  9. Bonny says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    murder mystery with no murder? sounds intriguing!!

    Reply
  10. nikki says

    April 26, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I like a nice, cozy, non-murder, mystery! Thank you!

    Reply
  11. Sylvia M. says

    April 26, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I’m all for it! One can still have suspects, clues, red herrings, etc., and still have a great mystery.

    Reply
  12. Cathy Higginbotham says

    April 26, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Love this author and can not wait for this new series!!!

    Reply
  13. Lindsay says

    April 26, 2016 at 6:05 am

    I love a good mystery, and think those without murder are great! Sometimes you just don’t want to read about a dead body. 😉

    Reply
  14. Emily H says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:55 am

    I love a good, clean and non-murderous mystery! Thanks Chautona and may God bless you and yours

    Reply
  15. Ava says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:49 am

    I love a good mystery and I love books set in different time periods. Enjoyed the book!

    Reply
  16. Susan (DE) says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:28 am

    I very much prefer a cozy mystery — WITH NO MURDER! That is my favorite!

    Reply
  17. Elisabeth says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:13 am

    Yes, great idea. It reminds me of many of the classic mysteries, which are either murder-free, or else are very focused on the sleuthing, rather than the gory details.

    Reply
  18. Amanda G. says

    April 26, 2016 at 5:02 am

    I popped over to your blog from twitter after watching the trailer for this book. I like the time period and I believe you can have tension in a mystery without it being centered around a murder. I’d love to read how you do it!

    @AmandaGeaney

    Reply
  19. Sophia Jordan says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:51 am

    I love a good mystery!

    Reply
  20. Ambriel says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:51 am

    I love a good cozy mystery! Murder isn’t necessary to a great mystery. I love a good fun read with twists and turns!

    Reply
  21. Ambriel says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:41 am

    Can’t wait for this new series!

    Reply
  22. Terresa says

    April 26, 2016 at 4:22 am

    Lots of possible mysteries (especially without a murder)!!! Eeekkkk!

    Reply
  23. Connie Bouldin says

    April 26, 2016 at 3:57 am

    I don’t like murder mysteries. I will read one when I know the author doesn’t get too gory, but most murder mysteries make me feel sick (even though I know I am reading fiction), so I tend to choose other genres.

    Reply
  24. Emma Filbrun says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:54 am

    Well, I love the book–but you already know that! Thanks for mentioning my blog, and for letting me help you with this launch–it’s been fun!

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      April 26, 2016 at 3:30 am

      Happy to! You’ve bee a blessing!

      Reply
  25. Esther Filbrun says

    April 26, 2016 at 2:51 am

    Hmm…I’m not seeing a widget. Maybe need to reload?

    Reply
    • Chautona Havig says

      April 26, 2016 at 3:30 am

      It’s showing now. I added a link, and every time I do that, I have to repaste in the code. GRRR

      Reply

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Episode 48: A Chat with T.E. Price
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What happens when you combine domestic violence with suspense?  A hair-raising ride you won’t want to miss.

On March 2, T.E. Price ‘s book, Take Flight, releases on eBook, and boy is this one excellent story.  Join me as I talk with Tiffany about her book, the inspiration, and all the excellence you’ll find within the can’t-put-it-down pages.

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The 3 Best Things about This Domestic Abuse Suspense Novel

A new author to me, T.E. Price knocked her suspense (and almost thriller) out of the park with three excellent elements to the book.  

Aside from wonderful and realistic characterization and edge-of-your-seat storytelling, T.E. Price also digs deep into a subject Christians sometimes like to pretend isn’t a thing.  And boy does she do it well. 

So if a great story that grips you and won’t let you go isn’t the best thing, what is?  Well… I’ve got three.

First, the writing is stellar.

Let’s face it, domestic abuse victims have cyclical thought patterns and actions that can feel redundant and become boring when you see it on the page, but Tiffany managed to avoid that while still showing how real and confusing it can be both for the person going through it and for those watching from the outside.

Second, her laser focus on her subject.

Domestic abuse is a multi-layered and faceted subject that spans so many different aspects of life. It would be easy and natural, even, to try to show it all with the one person who experienced it all, but T.E. Price keeps her focus on one woman’s escape from that life and how it affects her relationship with the Lord and others. That’s it.  

Third, T.E. Price shows her heart for the Lord and His people in every word on the page.

While not preachy at all, and while often just the undercurrent of the story, there is no doubt in the reader’s mind that Price wants the reader to learn both how to overcome as the victim of domestic violence and how to aid others in the church going through it.  Additionally, that steady reminder of Who the only true support we truly have touches every aspect of Hallie McClain’s life.

There are so many other excellent elements to Take Flight, but I’d be chatting all day with Tiffany (and nearly did!) if I kept going.

Don’t forget!

T.E. Price’s book releases March 2, 2021 and on March 5, 2021  from 7-8 pm (EST) she is having a Facebook launch party with prizes and lots of information about it.  HERE is a link to that party and I hope to be there to celebrate with her!  Please join her and maybe you’ll win an eBook copy of Take Flight!

You can find more about T.E. Price (Tiffany) at her WEBSITE where you can also find her other novel, Love’s True Colors.

Title:  Take Flight Author: T.E. Price Synopsis:  

Within Take Flight, readers follow Hallie McClain as she is faced with numerous fight-or-flight decisions in her attempt to escape her abusive husband, Jonathan McClain.

Hallie has made the decision to leave him for good, but Jonathan has no intentions of complying. During their separation, Hallie grapples with trusting those closest to her, the gossip-mill of her small town, and her wavering trust in God. Living alone in a secret, secluded cabin in the woods, she is thrust into multiple circumstances where she has to balance her safety with the reality of inescapable encounters with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Jonathan soon discovers Hallie’s whereabouts, forcing her to escape to the city while awaiting the divorce, but her move isn’t the solution as her safety is still compromised.

Hallie has to learn to trust God with her safety while leaning on the church body for support. The tantalizing storyline of Take Flight weaves through one “fight-or-flight” scenario after the next, filling Hallie with angst regarding her constant need for escape. Take Flight addresses the ugliness of domestic abuse and the need for support from the church community. Furthermore, it affirms God’s trustworthiness in the midst of difficult, sometimes even life-threatening, situations.

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