Have a happy Halloween, especially to all of you "ghost writers" out there!
Welcome to the Jane Austen Giveaway Hop! Every blogger participating in this event is offering a book inspired by a Jane Austen story! For my giveaway, I am offering a prize pack generously donated by Sourcebooks that contains some of their Jane Austen-related titles! Sourcebooks specializes in Jane Austen sequels, and they have a huge selection of terrific books for the lover of Jane Austen stories.
I can’t tell you which titles will make it into your prize pack. Sourcebooks is making it a surprise! But if you can’t get enough of Jane Austen inspired stories, you’re sure to love every book in this giveaway!
One lucky winner will receive a prize pack from Sourcebooks containing books inspired by Jane Austen stories! To enter, simply fill out the easy Rafflecopter form below. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada and will end at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. After entering this giveaway, be sure to hop around to the other participating blogs listed in the linky below the Rafflecopter form.
Disclaimer: Sourcebooks is generously donating the prize for this event and is responsible for shipping. I received no compensation or products in exchange for this post.
Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Giveaway Hop: Enter to Win a Spy Novel for Kids!
Welcome to the Once Upon a Midnight Dreary Giveaway Hop hosted by Literary Addicts from October 17-31. Each blog participating is hosting a book-themed prize. The hosts are also giving away a Grand Prize Pack HERE!
For my giveaway, one lucky family will receive a copy of the children’s middle-grade chapter book, Alexander, Spy Catcher, by Diane Stormer!
A seemingly normal October turns into an exciting and terrifying adventure for Alexander and his brother, Ben, when they discover that their uncle Charlie may be in danger because of a secret government project he is working on.
The boys notice strange happenings around their family’s home. For example, why is there a clandestine, protected Wi-Fi network on their forest-covered property? When Alexander and Ben suspect that their uncle is being spied upon, they agree to warn him about what they’ve discovered. But on the same night that they tell him about their findings, he disappears without a trace.
Now, it’s up to Alexander, Ben and their family to solve the mystery about what happened to their uncle and bring him home safely. But although they are determined to rescue Charlie, they don’t realize the dangers that lie ahead for them on their journey.
One lucky winner will receive a paperback copy of Alexander, Spy Catcher, by Diane Stormer! Enter through the Rafflecopter form below. All of the entries are optional; the more you do, the more entries you receive! This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will end at 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. Once you enter this giveaway, be sure to hop around to the other blogs participating in this event. They’re listed in the linky below the Rafflecopter form.
The Wedding Wager Book Blast: Giveaway for a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
One lucky winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!
Must be 18+ to enter. Open INT where an Amazon Gift Card will work. Ends 10/24/12 at 11:59 PM EST. Fill out the form below to enter!
Gallagher's Hope Book Blast: Giveaway for a $25 Amazon Gift Card, an Autographed Book, and eBooks!
Isabelle Rousseu must escape New Orleans and the memory of her family’s tragic loss. With her younger brother in tow, she accepts a position as the new schoolteacher in Briarwood, Montana. Desperate to keep what’s left of her family together, Isabelle joins her life with a stranger, only to discover that trust and hope go hand in hand.
Gabriel Gallagher lived each day as it came believing he had everything he could possibly want ... until a determined woman and her brother arrive with a little luggage and a lot of secrets.
Her slender arm wrapped around the little boy’s shoulder and pulled him closer to his side. She could feel his slight trembling and wished more than anything that she could take away his sadness. They were alone in the world. They had each other, and she prayed that would be enough for them both.
They stood and listened as the priest gave the final blessing, and two men lowered the caskets into the ground. The few other mourners who had been kind enough to attend the funeral asked her to leave with them, but she needed the closure. She needed her eyes to see what her heart refused to accept.
"An unfortunate affair," everyone called the incident for it wasn’t every day that a man murdered his wife and then shot himself. Isabelle wished not to think on the possible reasons why, but she couldn’t seem to help herself. She never imagined her family to be anything but happy. Their father’s death, however, revealed the truth. No one spoke of it with them, of course, but the lawyer had made the situation quite clear.
"You promised, Gabriel, you promised!"
Gabriel wasn’t a light sleeper. In fact it often took a great deal to wake him from a pleasant slumber and last night had been one heck of a night’s sleep. He enjoyed waking with Isabelle in the room. What he didn’t enjoy was being yelled at and falsely accused before he’d even had his first cup of coffee. Her words, though, did enough to bring him about.
"Criminy, Isabelle, it’s too early for yelling and I didn’t break my promise." Gabriel moved around the side of the bed until he located his boots and slipped them on. His happy memories of holding her in his arms the night before were quickly replaced by anger and irritation.
"What do you call waking up next to me then, Gabriel?"
"If you’ll take a good look at yourself, and me for that matter, you’ll see we’re both fully dressed. More’s the pity."
McClintock is an entrepreneur, baker, photographer, tour host, reviewer and multi-genre author.
Over the years, McClintock has traveled the country and abroad, experiencing the beauty of other lands and cultures. She dreams of a time when life was simpler, the land rougher, and the journey more rewarding. With her heart deeply rooted in the past and her mind always on adventure, McClintock will always call Montana home.
Stories Needed for "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Wives"!
One of the biggest roles that a woman can take on in her lifetime is to become a wife. It is easier to love during the early years of the relationship when everything is fresh and new. But it takes commitment and dedication to remain loving as the years go by, especially when children and the busyness of daily life can sometimes be overwhelming. If you have a devotion that speaks to the heart of marriage and the many challenges and rewards that are integral to being a wife, we invite you to submit your story. Our hope is that your personal story will inspire, comfort and encourage others who are going through -- or about to embark on -- the journey of being a wife.
Please share your true stories written in the first person of no more than 500 words, along with an applicable Bible verse (from the NIV version of the Bible) and a 2-3 sentence prayer. If you have already submitted a story to the Devotional Stories for Wives database, please do not submit it again as we have received it.
Stories should not have been previously published by Chicken Soup for the Soul or other major publications.
If your story is chosen, you will be a published author and your bio will be printed in the book if you so choose. You will also receive a check for $100 and 10 free copies of your book, worth more than $100. You will retain the copyright for your story, as well as the right to resell it.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2013.
I’ve read quite a few books about angels, but Lifted by Angels: The Presence and Power of Our Heavenly Guides and Guardians, by Joel J. Miller, is the first I’ve read that really delves deeply into ancient beliefs and teachings about angels. Angels are not the baby-faced, cartoonish characters often depicted in popular media. They are living, “ministering spirits,” as the apostle Paul refers to them, who are constantly present in the world in which we live. Miller examines not only the Bible, but the words of ancient religious scholars, such as Augustine, John Damascene, and Gregory Nazianzen.
We learn from these teachers that angels perform many roles. They are “celestial stewards” who provide angelic protection. They are central figures in the story of Jesus and the formation of the early church. As guardian angels, they attend to us on earth. They assist us in worship and prayer, and accompany us from our world to the next when we die. Through this book, it is Miller’s hope, I believe, that people will come to know angels in the same way that the ancient believers did.
Regardless of your religious affiliation, you’ll find Lifted by Angels to be a fascinating study of our “celestial siblings.” As Miller notes, “Most wander through life unaware of their spiritual surroundings and their angelic neighbors.” Lifted by Angels may just crack open the door between this world and the next as we learn more about God’s messengers and guides, and welcome them into our presence.
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book for review through BookSneeze, but all opinions are 100% my own. This post contains my Amazon affiliate link.