Saturday, July 05, 2008

Reviewing Gary Chapman's Latest

I was thrilled to open a package the other day and discover a copy of Gary Chapman's latest book, "Love as a Way of Life"!

My husband and I adore his book, "The Five Love Languages" and refer to it often. We gave that book as a gift to everyone that mattered to us, too.

When "The Five Love Languages of Apology" came out, I immediately purchased a copy and devoured that one as well. I was also quite intrigued by a scenario in the book that mirrored the storyline of my fourth book, "Mike" - so much so that I sent a message to Gary Chapman and actually received a reply!

So I look forward to reading and reviewing this latest book. The blog tour is scheduled for July 14-18, so look for my review at that time, both here and at several other of my sites.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

Life Takes Visa?

Editing Service: $1200
ISBN block of ten: $270
CIP block: $50
Bar Code: $25
Starting one's own publishing company: Priceless!
Life doesn't take Visa - it takes dreams!

Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Author Rachel Hauck

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing
Love Starts With Elle (Thomas Nelson - July 8, 2008)
by
Rachel Hauck
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Rachel Hauck is a forty-something, a child of the '60's, '70's, '80's, '90's and '00's, who roller skated through the '70's into the '80's with Farrah Fawcet hair and a three-speed orange Camero. She graduated from Ohio State University (Go Buckeyes!) with a degree in Journalism.
After graduation, she hired on at Harris Publishing as a software trainer, destermined to see the world. But, she's traveled to Ireland, Spain, Venezuela, Mexico, Australia, Canada and the U.S. from California to Maine.
Rachel met Tony, her husband, in '87, at church, of all places. They married in '92. They don't have any children of their own, just lots of kids-in-the-Lord and they love them all. However, they do have two very spoiled dogs, and a very demanding cat.
With a little help from my friends, my first book was published in ' 04, Lambert's Pride, a romance novel. My current release is Sweet Caroline from Thomas Nelson. Romantic Times Book Club gave both books their highest rank of 4.5 stars, with Love Starts With Elle being honored as Top Pick!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Elle's living the dream-but is it her dream or his?
Elle loves life in Beaufort, South Carolina-lazy summer days on the sand bar, coastal bonfires, and dinners with friends sharing a lifetime of memories. And she's found her niche as the owner of a successful art gallery too. Life is good.
Then the dynamic pastor of her small town church sweeps her off her feet. She's never known a man like Jeremiah-one who breathes in confidence and exhales all doubt. When he proposes in the setting sunlight, Elle hands him her heart on a silver platter.
But Jeremiah's just accepted a large pastorate in a different state. If she's serious about their relationship, Elle will take "the call," too, leaving behind the people and place she loves so dearly. Elle's friendship with her new tenant, widower Heath McCord, and his young daughter make things even more complicated.
Is love transferrable across the miles? And can you take it with you when you go?
If you would like to read the first chapter, go HERE