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In the Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss - Review and Giveaway!

6/3/2014

Book Blurb:

Bezalel is a Hebrew slave to Ramses II. An artisan of the highest order, Ramses has kept him in the palace even when all other Israelites have been banned. Bezalel blames El Shaddai for isolating him from his people.

When Moses and Aaron appear one summer, and El Shaddai shakes Egypt to its core, Bezalel must reexamine his anger. Over the course of the next year, Bezalel’s life becomes intertwined with those of an Egyptian child-slave, the captain of the guard, and especially a beautiful young concubine.

When spring arrives, all of them escape with the young nation of Israel. But that’s only the beginning…

My Thoughts:

This was my favorite book that I read last month! An expertly woven tale that sucked me in and carried me along for the ride. Set in the book of Exodus when the Israelites were brought out of Egypt, this story follows a slave named Bezalel, letting us see the stories from his unique perspective. Loved the interesting and lovable (well, not the bad ones LOL) characters. The author also tied in glimpses and thoughts of God and His love that can be applied to us today. I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it. Biblical fiction brought to life!

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The Note by Angela Hunt - Review and Giveaway!

6/3/2014

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Book Blurb:

When the unthinkable happens . . .

En route from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Tampa International, Flight 848 bursts into flames and crashes into Tampa Bay. All 261 passengers and crew are killed. For one week, newspaper columnist Peyton MacGruder and her fellow reporters cover one of the nation's worst air disasters in years with overwhelming and numbed emotions.

Then a woman Peyton's never met gives her a plastic bag that has washed up behind her house. The bag contains a note, almost certainly from the doomed flight, with a simple yet wrenching message: T- I love you. All is forgiven. -Dad

Combing through the passenger list to find the victims whose children's names begin with T, Peyton is determined to deliver the note to its proper owner. A quest which will prove as important to Peyton's own life as to the mysterious T.

My thoughts:

This was a beautiful story. The characters were very deep and complex. The way their stories were woven together, and all the twists and turns, kept things interesting. Really enjoyed it. Well done.

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Bees in the Butterfly Garden by Maureen Lang - Review and Giveaway!

6/3/2014

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Book Blurb:

Raised in an exclusive boarding school among Fifth Avenue’s finest, Meg Davenport has all she’s ever needed . . . but none of the things she’s wanted most, like family or dreams of a future that include anything other than finding a suitable match. So when her distant father dies, she seizes the chance to throw etiquette aside and do as she pleases. Especially when she learns that John Davenport wasn’t the wealthy businessman she thought, but one of the Gilded Age’s most talented thieves.

Poised to lead those loyal to Meg’s father, Ian Maguire knows the last thing his mentor would have wanted is for his beloved daughter to follow in his footsteps. Yet Meg is determined, and her connections to one of New York’s wealthiest families could help Ian pull off his biggest heist yet. But are they both in over their heads? And in trying to gain everything, will they end up losing it all?

My Thoughts:

Honestly, I'm having a hard time getting into this book. It has an intriguing story line, sympathetic characters, and beautiful imagery, so I don't know why it just doesn't click with me. Fiction is such a subjective thing though... what one reader loves, another doesn't and vice versa. But, since I have it on my Kindle, I can give it another try... plus I can give away my print copy without fear of leaving a book unfinished.

So here goes! Enter using the giveaway form below! Good luck and happy reading!

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June Author Newsletter (and Giveaways!)

6/3/2014

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Here are our winners!

Congrats to the winners of last month’s giveaways:

“Wedded to War” by Jocelyn Green - Patti H.*

“Wish You Were Here” by Beth K. Vogt - Chris. G.*

“That’s How We Roll” by Anna R. Weaver - Barbara T.*

*winners have been emailed and responded with their addresses.

Life Stuff:

It’s been another month of adjusting, settling in, and getting used to being married. It still feels surreal sometimes when I introduce myself as Ryan’s wife. I always thought it would feel older or more “wifely” by this point, but not really… I’m still me, just with a gold ring on. I’m okay with that, though. :)

I’ve been putting down roots in my new home and community this month, which is something that I haven’t done since going on the road full time almost 4 years ago. It’s definitely been an adventure. I joined the worship team at the chapel on my husband’s base and singing with them on Sunday has become one of the highlights of my week. The privilege of leading people in worship is so underrated sometimes. I started going to the weekly women’s Bible study there and have met an absolutely amazing group of ladies that welcomed me with open arms. (Let me tell you, they have been a huge blessing to this poor introvert’s soul!) I’ve also been able to connect with some really nice military wives whose husbands work with mine. It’s been really cool getting to know all these different people. So many stories and so much diversity. Even though it’s been hard for me to step out of my comfort zone and reach out to people I don’t know, I feel blessed to be a part of something bigger than myself. How about you? How has your month been? Are you an introvert or an extrovert?

Writing Stuff:

After a month of research, I’m ready to get this novella underway. Now that I have a setting for this story, my mind is brewing up all kinds of delicious story possibilities. Let the brainstorming commence! By the end of the month, I expect to have a completed outline and be a few chapters into the first draft. Wish me luck! I will leave you with some inspiration, since my story is set in the breathtakingly beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You’re welcome!

Writers, what are you writing this month? Has anybody here been to Rio? Did you like it?

Reading Stuff:

I have always been impressed by the folks who can read a dozen or more books in a month. Is it bad that I want to be like them when I grow up? ;) I usually average 1 book a week, so this month I’ve kept up pretty well. In May, I read:

And I'm currently reading:

Readers, what are you reading this month? How many books do you typically read in a month?

Prayer Request Stuff:

I was pleasantly surprised with the influx of prayer requests last month. Let’s keep this ball rolling, prayer buddies!

My requests:

For Heidi T., a friend who discovered that she had cancer last week and has been in surgery for the past few days.
For Josh W., a friend whose leukemia has been diagnosed as “incurable”, his family, and the doctors as they work to get it under control.
For my dad, who is sick today.
For my sister as she prepares for her wedding, less than a week away.
For personal safety for me as I fly to Pennsylvania for the wedding and for my Hubbins, who has to stay home and work.
For my family as they travel and spread the Gospel through music.
Several unspoken requests

Readers’ requests:

Maxie Anderson’s brother, Marion James has cancer on his face and has had several surgeries. Please pray for healing.
Barbara T. requests prayer for financial and health issues.

As always, please let me know if there is something I can add to the list. You can even do it anonymously (just let me know that you want to keep it anonymous so I don’t post your name.) I would truly be honored to pray with you. There is no prayer too large or too small for God to handle.

Question of the Month (QOTM):

I like to learn about my newsletter readers and your likes, dislikes, expectations, etc., so I am asking a question each month. I want to give you what you want, and what better way than to ask you? So here goes:

Giveaway Time!

(Finally, right?) This month I'm giving away 3 books to 3 different winners i.e. 1 book per winner. The more you participate, the higher your odds of winning. Just follow the links below to get started! Thanks so much for reading and God bless you all! Here's what I’m giving away this month:

http://www.annaweaverbooks.com/annas-blog/bees-in-the-butterfly-garden-by-maureen-lang-review-and-giveaway

http://www.annaweaverbooks.com/annas-blog/the-note-by-angela-hunt-review-and-giveaway

http://www.annaweaverbooks.com/annas-blog/in-the-shadow-of-sinai-by-carole-towriss-review-and-giveaway

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In the Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss - Review and Giveaway!

The Note by Angela Hunt - Review and Giveaway!

Bees in the Butterfly Garden by Maureen Lang - Review and Giveaway!

June Author Newsletter (and Giveaways!)

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