August Author Newsletter (2015)

8/4/2015

Life Stuff:

Hello, wonderful blog subscribers! Can you believe it is August already? It seems like June was just yesterday! But... I digress. Hopefully, everyone is staying cool out there. Here in Panama City, it's been HOT! And the humidity? Ugh! Makes me thankful for air conditioning, let me tell ya. But again, I digress. :)

I'm so glad to be getting things back to normal at the Hurtt household. That deadline last month really threw me for a loop, but thank goodness that's done with for now. How have you been the past few months?

One thing that's new for us this month is we have added another member to the Hurtt Herd. (And it really is starting to be a herd around here. LOL) Last month, the Hubbins decided he wanted a man's dog, so I'm thrilled to introduce Berlynn. (see picture below)

Berlynn is a two-year-old German Shepherd that we rescued from the local pound. She has fit in quite nicely with our family and is especially fond of/fascinated with BlackJack the cat.

Writing Stuff:

This month, I'm working on a non-writing project, but I'll be back to it before you know it! :)

Reading Stuff:

Here's my list of books I've read since I last put a reading list up here:

And I'm currently reading:

What are you reading this week?

Prayer Request Stuff:

Here are the prayer requests that have been submitted so far. Thank you for intervening for each other, prayer warriors! :) (If you have a request, just leave a comment or use the contact form and I will add it to the list.)

Connie S. - Please pray for my daughter and her young daughter.

Deana D. - Please pray for my husband as he prepares for major oral surgery soon.

Tammy C. - Please pray for my daughter and I on our homeschool journey. This will be our first year.

Jan H. - Please pray for my parents and husband. All are having health issues. Pray that I will be able to stay healthy and be able to help them.

Sharon P. - Praise that her daughter has become pregnant and that she will be a first time grandma to a baby boy in January! Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Tina W. - Prayer requested for encouragement, strength, and joy.

Me - Please pray about an unspoken request that someone I love is going through right now. Prayers that God's will would be done and that He would touch them with his healing and loving hand.

Last Month's Winners:

Willing to Walk on Water by Caroline Barnett - Joan Arning!*

Liz Tolsma's "Remember the Lilies" Giveaway - Charis!*

Yvonne Anderson's "The Story in the Stars" Giveaway - Kim Amundsen!*

And don't forget to check out Deanna Klingel's giveaway that's open until 8/6!

All winners have a month to reply to my emails or I will draw a new winner. * = winner has claimed her prize. Books will be mailed within the month. Be sure to check back soon for this month's giveaways and reviews. God bless!

27 Comments

Sparksofember

8/5/2015 04:30:08 am

You'll have a blast with your new dog. We got one over Easter. I'm not a dog person and he's managed to work his way into my heart. lol :)

Anna Weaver Hurtt

8/12/2015 04:11:00 am

Aww, how sweet! I completely understand... Berlynn has wiggled her way into my heart as well. :)

Carol Smith

8/11/2015 09:52:18 am

We have two Cairn Terriers. They are brothers and take care of
each other and the family. My son lives with us and he has an American Bulldog and an rescue mixed variety. All the dogs get along with each other and take care of us all

Anna Weaver Hurtt

8/12/2015 04:15:01 am

They sound precious, Carol! Love to hear about your furry family. :)

Alaina

8/11/2015 10:21:48 am

I love dogs. So cute

Anna Weaver Hurtt

8/12/2015 04:15:32 am

Thanks, Alaina!

Maxie Anderson

8/11/2015 03:58:34 pm

Hi Anna. I lost my little dog about 6 years ago. Decided not to get another. Had that one about 16 years. I would like prayer for a granddaughter who is looking for a job. and, daughter with new stuff to learnt at work and is nervous. Maxie

Anna Weaver Hurtt

8/12/2015 04:16:43 am

Hi Maxie, sorry to hear about your loss. I had a golden retriever that I grew up with that passed away a few years ago. She lived to be 19.

I'll add your granddaughter and daughter to the prayer list!

Connie Saunders

8/12/2015 10:38:30 am

I am a long time dog lover but we lost our two babies and haven't decided if we want to get another dog.

Alison Boss

8/12/2015 10:58:55 am

Congratulations on your new dog! They sure have a way of getting right into your heart and becoming a regular member of the family :)

Joan Arning

8/12/2015 11:21:21 am

My sister has bladder cancer

Chris Weavet link

8/12/2015 04:26:38 pm

Prayers that God would intervene at the mediation the end of this week and work out a permanent parenting plan that will be best for Harley.

Beth Courtright

8/12/2015 09:34:17 pm

Prayers that my husband would find the job God wants him to have where he can be used for God's glory!

Alaina N.

8/13/2015 03:31:58 pm

Prayer request: my grandmother is batting cancer and in the hospital (doctors do not think it is related to her cancer). It is causing much stress in my family.

Alaina

8/15/2015 03:14:01 pm

Thanks for this wonderful blog. It is such an inspiration

Cherie Kasper

8/16/2015 05:15:25 pm

I am reading 3 book series called The Hawk and the Dove boy Penelope Wilcock. I wasn't sure I was going to like them, but have found them very interesting and realy deep. They take place in the 1200;s at a European monastary. They're like reading parables. I can't seem to find the survey I'm supposed to do on this page

Rebecca Maney

8/27/2015 10:19:03 am

I read ALOT of books and have the privilege of advance reading many really good ones, including the one I finished today. "The Mistress of Tall Acre" by Laura Frantz.

Alaina

8/27/2015 12:55:38 pm

Thanks for all the effort you put in your blog

Merry

8/27/2015 02:08:05 pm

We are enjoying the end of summer with trips to the lake, evening walks and a special trip planned for the State Fair!

Cheie Kasper

8/27/2015 06:13:37 pm

I have left a comment earlier, don't know if it's the correct place to leave this comment for the August giveaway. I enjoy reading all your blogs and the giveaways. Keep up the good work.

Rebecca Maney

8/28/2015 12:24:52 am

I see that you have Christy Barritt on your reading list. I have read one of her books and really liked it. Would love to read more. What's your opinion?

Anna Weaver Hurtt

10/6/2015 01:22:41 pm

I really like her books, Rebecca. :)

kim amundsen

8/28/2015 01:14:49 am

I am read a book called Cress by Marissa Meyer its book 3 in the lunar series. YA and it is addicting.

Joan Arning

8/28/2015 10:29:25 am

I'm honored to be last month's winner! Thanks so much!

debra

8/31/2015 08:35:10 am

Keep up the good work.

Bonnie R.

9/9/2015 03:14:51 am

Hi, Anna!!

I would appreciate prayers for healing, please!!

Alaina

9/9/2015 08:51:43 pm

Keep up the good work