Featured Author Interview: Tamera Alexander

Tamera Alexander is the USA Today best-selling author of numerous books, including A Lasting Impression and The Inheritance. 

Her richly drawn characters and thought-provoking plots have earned her devoted readers worldwide, as well as multiple industry awards.

These awards include the 2009 and 2008 Christy Award, the 2010 and 2007 RITA for Best Inspirational Romance, the 2010, 2009 and 2007 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, 2007 Bookseller’s Best Award, and Library Journal’s Top Christian Fiction for 2006, among others. Her books have finaled six times for the Christy Award, a mark of excellence in Christian fiction.

The following is a March 2014 interview with Tamera.

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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of A Beauty So Rare
by Tamera Alexander

One copy to be won
Contest open to entrants worldwide.
Contest runs from 21 March - 4 April NZDT

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Featured Debut Novelist: Angela Breidenbach

Angela Breidenbach is a captivating speaker, coach, and the author of A Healing Heart (Abingdon Press), Gems of Wisdom: For A Treasure-Filled Life, Creative Cooking for Colitis, and Creative Cooking for Simple Elegance.

New books for 2014 are: Snowflake Tiara (Sep 2014), Tiara Talk for Teens (Aug 2014), Tiara Talk for Women (Nov 2014), and Tiara Talk for Girls (Nov 2014). Other works include compilation books and devotionals from Guideposts, David C Cook’s The Quiet Hour, Group Pubishing, and articles in magazines, ezines, and newspapers. Angela’s literary career is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

Angela also teaches online classes and coaches one-on-one in writing, pageant competition, media presentation, and weight loss/physical fitness. A member of American Christian Fiction Writers, she makes her home in Montana.

The following is a March 2014 interview with Angela.

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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of
A Healing Heart
by Angela Breidenbach

One copy to be won

Contest open to entrants with USA addresses only.

Contest runs from 14-28 March NZDT

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Featured Author Interview: Bodie & Brock Thoene

 

Bodie & Brock Thoene (pronounced Tay-nee) are the authors of more than 65 works of historical fiction. Eight of their books have won Gold Medallion Awards, affirming what millions of readers have already discovered—the Thoenes are not only master stylists but experts at capturing readers’ minds and hearts. Over 35 million copies of their books have been sold in more than 20 languages.

Bodie began her writing career as a teen journalist for her local newspaper. Eventually her byline appeared in prestigious periodicals such as U.S. News and World Report, The American West, and The Saturday Evening Post. She also worked for John Wayne’s Batjac Productions (she’s best known as author of The Fall Guy) and ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. John Wayne described her as “a writer with talent that captures the people and the times!” She has degrees in journalism and communications.

The following is a March 2014 interview with Bodie.

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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of
Take This Cup
by Bodie & Brock Thoene

5 copies to be won

Contest open to USA addresses only.

Contest runs from 7-21 March NZDT

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March New Releases in Category Fiction

New Releases in Category Fiction for March 2014 include titles from Harlequin's Love Inspired, Love Inspired Suspense, Love Inspired Historical, and Heartsong Presents. 

The following blog post is a title listing with descriptions of each release.

PLUS! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

Simply comment at the end of the blog post on which titles you would love to read the most and you can enter the Rafflecopter draw.

Contest entries close Wednesday March 19 NZDT.

Be in to win a copy of one of the following:

• Deadly Safari by Lisa Harris (Worldwide - 1 copy)
• Stolen Memories by Liz Johnson (USA only - 1 copy)
• Dark Tide by Susan Sleeman (USA only - 3 copies)
• The Preacher's New Family by Linda S. Glaz (USA & Canada only - 2 copies)
• Ozark Sweetheart by Helen Gray (USA only - 1 copy)
• Table for Two by Brandy Bruce (USA only - 2 copies)
• Wolf Creek Wedding by Penny Richards (USA only - 1 copy)
• The Lawman's Honor by Linda Goodnight (USA only - 1 copy)
• North Country Family by Lois Richer (USA & Canada only - 2 copies)
• Small-Town Midwife by Jean C. Gordon (USA only - 1 copy)

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March New Releases in Christian Fiction

New Releases in CBA Trade Christian Fiction for March 2014 include 44 new releases and reprints from Abingdon, B&H Fiction, Barbour, Bethany House, David C. Cook, Harvest House, Howard, Revell, Thomas Nelson, Tyndale House, WaterBrook Multnomah, Zondervan and other publishing houses of CBA Trade fiction.

PLUS! ENTER THE GIVEAWAY

Simply comment at the end of the blog post on which titles you would love to read the most and you can enter the Rafflecopter draw. 

Contest entries close Sunday March 16 NZDT.

Be in to win a copy of one of the following:

• A Shining Light by Judith Miller (Worldwide - 2 copies)
• Shadow Hand by Anne Elisabeth Stengl (Worldwide - 1 copy)
• In the Shadow of Jezebel by Mesu Andrews (Worldwide - 1 copy)
• How Sweet the Sound by Vanessa Miller (USA only - 2 copies)
• Test of Faith by Christa Allen (USA only - 2 copies)
• Maybelle in Stitches by Joyce Magnin (USA only - 2 copies)
• Beneath a Navajo Moon by Lisa Carter (USA only - 2 copies)
• Dating, Dining and Desperation by Melody Carlson (USA only - 2 copies)
• Lip Reading by Harry Kraus (USA only - 2 copies)
• How Sweet the Sound by Amy K. Sorrells (USA only - 2 copies)
• Love Calling by Siri Mitchell (USA only - 1 copy)
• Holding a Tender Heart by Jerry S. Eicher (USA only - 3 copies)
• Love Redeemed by Kelly Irvin (USA & Canada only - 1 copy)
• An Amish Garden by Vannetta Chapman, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller & Tricia Goyer (USA & Canada only - 1 copy)
• Murder Simply Brewed by Vannetta Chapman (USA & Canada only - 1 copy)

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Featured Debut Novelist: Stephanie Landsem

Stephanie Landsem writes historical fiction because she loves adventure in far-off times and places.

When Stephanie can’t travel, she reads. She loves fiction, of course, but she's often found behind a stack of history books or searching the web for historical tidbits.

Stephanie makes her home in Minnesota with her husband of more than 20 years, four children, three fat cats, and a tortoise named Moe. When she's not writing Biblical fiction, she's feeding the ravenous horde of kids and their friends, volunteering at church and school, battling dandelions, and dreaming about her next adventure – whether it be in person or on the page.

The following is a February 2014 interview with Stephanie.

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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE END OF THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of
The Thief
by Stephanie Landsem

One copy to be won

Contest open to entrants worldwide.

Contest runs from 28 February - 15 March NZDT

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In the Shadow of Jezebel - Blog Hop Scavenger Hunt!

Welcome to the Soul Inspirationz stop for the promotion of In the Shadow of Jezebel by Mesu Andrews!

We are having a scavenger hunt! Wanna play? Read the rules and then jump right in!

Somewhere in my review below, there is a single word that is in BOLD AND ALL CAPITALS. Write it down. Then, go to the other stops to find more hidden words. Once you have all the words, unscramble them to find a verse from the Scriptures. You can enter it into the Rafflecopter on any of the stops to have a chance to win a great prize from Mesu herself!