Featured Author Interview: Candace Calvert

Candace Calvert is the author of medical hope opera and believes that love, laughter, and faith are the best medicines. 

A former ER nurse, wife, Mom and proud grandmother, her popular medical fiction offers charismatic characters, pulse-pounding drama, romance, humor, suspense--and a prescription for hope. Think, “Grey’s Anatomy finds its soul.” 
Candace writes inspirational fiction because God blessed her with a quirky wit, buoyant optimism, and a contagious sense of fun--but she didn’t come to know him until after some challenges in her life. From those, she came to fully understand the difference between being a strong woman and a woman of strength. The difference is faith, and that lesson has been her biggest blessing.
 
The following is a May 2014 interview with Candace.

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THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of 
Life Support
by Candace Calvert

One copy to be won
Contest open to entrants worldwide.
Contest runs from 30 May - 13 June NZDT

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Featured Debut Novelist: Jolina Petersheim

Jolina Petersheim is the bestselling author of The Outcast, which Library Journal called "outstanding . . . fresh and inspirational" in a starred review and named one of the best books of 2013.

She holds degrees in English and communication arts from the University of the Cumberlands, and her writing has been featured in venues as varied as radio programs, nonfiction books, and numerous online and print publications. Her blog is syndicated with The Tennessean's "On Nashville" blog roll, and she also blogs weekly with four other bestselling novelists at Southern Belle View.

Jolina and her husband share the same unique Amish and Mennonite heritage that originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but now live in the mountains of Tennessee with their young daughter.

The following is  May 2014 interview with Jolina.

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Be in to win a copy each of 
The Outcast and The Midwife
by Jolina Petersheim


One set to be won
Contest open to entrants with USA addresses only.
Contest runs from 23 May - 6 June NZDT

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Featured Author Interview: Denise Hunter

Denise Hunter is the award-winning author of more than twenty novels, including The Accidental Bride and Convenient Groom.

In 1996, Denise began her first book, a Christian romance novel, writing while her children napped. Two years later it was published, and she's been writing ever since. Her books often contain a strong romantic element, and her husband Kevin says he provides all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too!

Denise lives in Indiana with her husband Kevin and their three sons. 

The following is a May 2014 interview with Denise.

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AT THE END OF 
THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of 
Dancing with Fireflies
by Denise Hunter

One copy to be won
Contest open to entrants with USA addresses only.
Contest runs from 16-30 May NZDT

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Featured Debut Novelist: Liz Tolsma

Liz Tolsma has lived in Wisconsin most of her life, and she now resides next to a farm field with her husband, their son, and their two daughters. All of their children have been adopted internationally and one has special needs. 

Her novella, Under His Wings, appeared in the New York Times bestselling collection, A Log Cabin Christmas. Her debut novel, Snow on the Tulips, released in August of 2013. Daisies Are Forever releases in May 2014.

 When not busy putting words to paper, she enjoys reading, walking, working in her large perennial garden, kayaking, and camping with her family. She is also a regular contributor to the Barn Door blog.

The following is a May 2014 interview with Liz.

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AT THE END OF 
THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of 
Daisies Are Forever
by Liz Tolsma

One copy to be won
Contest open to entrants with USA addresses only.
Contest runs from 9-23 May NZDT

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May New Releases in Category Fiction

New Releases in Category Fiction for May 2014 include 20 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.

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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 Friday May 16 NZDT.


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

• Bodyguard Reunion by Margaret Daley (1 print copy)
• The Horseman's Frontier Family by Karen Kirst (1 print copy)
• A Rumored Engagement by Lily George (2 print copies)
• The Honorable Heir by Laurie Alice Eakes (3 print copies)
• The Nurse's Perfect Match by Narelle Atkins (2 print copies)
• Jedidiah's Bride by Rebecca Kertz (3 print copies)
• Loving the Lawman by Ruth Logan Herne (5 print copies)
• Forever Her Hero by Belle Calhoun (2 print copies)

• Family in Hiding by Valerie Hansen (2 print copies)
• Double Agent by Lisa Phillips (1 print copy)
• North Country Mom by Lois Richer (1 print copy)

• Grave Danger by Katy Lee (1 print copy)
• Treasure Point Secrets by Sarah Varland (1 print copy)
• His Chosen Bride by Rhonda Gibson (1 print copy)
• Branding the Wrangler's Heart by Davalynn Spencer (2 print copies)
• Love in the Wind by Elizabeth Goddard (1 print copy)

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Featured Author Interview: Tricia Goyer

Tricia Goyer has written more than thirty-five books, including both novels that delight and entertain readers and non- fiction titles that offer encouragement and hope. She has also published more than 500 articles in national publications such as Guideposts, Thriving Family, Proverbs 31, and HomeLife Magazine.

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of six, grandmother of two, and wife to John. Somewhere around the hustle and bustle of family life, she manages to find the time to write.

She is a two time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Nominee. In 2010, she was selected as one of the Top 20 Moms to Follow on Twitter by SheKnows.com. Tricia is also on the blogging team at MomLifeToday.com, TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites. She also hosts the weekly radio podcast, Living Inspired.

The following is a May 2014 interview with Tricia.

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ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
AT THE END OF 
THE INTERVIEW

Be in to win a copy of 
The Kissing Bridge or Moms' Night Out
by Tricia Goyer

One copy of each to be won
Contest open to entrants worldwide.
Contest runs from 2-16 May NZDT

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May New Releases in Christian Fiction

New Releases in CBA Trade Christian Fiction for May 2014 include 46 new releases and reprints from Abingdon, Barbour, Bethany 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 May 11 NZDT.


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

• Surrender to Destiny Trilogy by MaryLu Tyndall (1 copy)
• Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade (3 print copies)
• Somebody Like You by Beth K. Vogt (4 print copies)
• Fatal Exchange by Lisa Harris (2 print copies)
• One More Last Chance by Cathleen Armstrong (2 print copies)
• The Spirit Bridge (PLUS Soul's Gate and Memory's Door) by James L. Rubart (3 print sets)

• Raptor 6 by Ronie Kendig (1 print copy)
• Gathering Shadows by Nancy Mehl (1 print copy)

• All My Belongings by Cynthia Ruchti (2 print copies)
• A Season of Change by Lynette Sowell (2 print copies)
• A Stitch and a Prayer by Eva J. Gibson (2 print copies)
• Out of the Ruins by Karen Barnett (3 print copies)
• Mom's Night Out by Tricia Goyer (2 print copies)
• Rise and Shine by Sandra D. Bricker (2 print copies)
• The Sons of Isaac by Roberta Kells Dorr (2 print copies)
• Oath of the Brotherhood by C.E. Laureano (2 print copies)
• Silenced by Dani Pettrey (3 print copies)
• One Perfect Spring by Irene Hannon (1 print copy)
• Merlin's Nightmare by Robert Treskillard (2 print copies)

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