Fall Touring Schedule

For a full list of my schedule this fall, go to my author website -

www.thecircleoffriends.net

But next Tuesday kicks it all off, with dozens of seminars, numerous book signings and a couple festivals. I've even got several events booked for 2009 as well,

And I am happy to report in additon to numerous contributors of quotes, I have seven authors who have contributed chapters to my non-fiction book! Cover art for that is coming along and should be up soon, too.

Some days I wonder if I will get it all done - but I won't know unless I try!

Chapter One of Next Book!

I am proud to unveil the synopsis and first chapter of the book!

THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS

BOOK I … LORI

By L. Diane Wolfe

Inspired by Olympic dreams…

To the outside world, Lori Anders has it all. The only child of affluent parents, she is a gifted swimmer with Olympic dreams. Armed with a winning attitude and genuine spirit, Lori appears destined for success.

Yet despite her certainty in the pool, something inhibits Lori from achieving her full potential. Her focus on swimming has left little time for relationships. Lacking in confidence, Lori’s light has few opportunities to shine.

When an altercation with the school bullies brings her to the attention of the star quarterback, Lori finds herself in a unique position. Jason’s affections renew her hope and force the shy swimmer out of her comfort zone. But, will it be enough to achieve her lifelong dream?

$20.95 Release date: March 31, 2009

ISBN 9780981621005 / 0981621007
Dancing Lemur Press – http://www.dancinglemurpress.com/

Chapter is divided into three parts and there are links at each to the next one:
http://spunkonastick.deviantart.com/art/Book-I-Excerpt-One-94515907

http://spunkonastick.deviantart.com/art/Book-I-Excerpt-Two-95233664

http://spunkonastick.deviantart.com/art/Book-I-Excerpt-Three-96143246

Author Julie Lessman

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing
A Passion Redeemed Revell (September 1, 2008)
by Julie Lessman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Julie Lessman is a debut author who has already garnered writing acclaim, including ten Romance Writers of America awards. She is a commercial writer for Maritz Travel, a published poet and a Golden Heart Finalist. Julie has a heart to write “Mainstream Inspirational,” reaching the 21st-century woman with compelling love stories laced with God’s precepts. She resides in Missouri with her husband and their golden retriever, and has two grown children and a daughter-in-law. A Passion Most Pure was her first novel.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

No man can resist her charms. Or so she thought. Charity O'Connor is a woman who gets what she wants. Her stunning beauty and flirtatious ways have always succeeded with men. Until Mitch Dennehy, that is.
Brilliant and dangerously handsome, Mitch is a no-nonsense newspaperman who wants nothing to do with her. Charity burned him once, destroying his engagement to the only woman he ever truly loved. He won't play with matches again. But Charity has a plan to turn up the heat, hoping to ignite the heart of the man she loves. And she always gets what she wants--one way or another.
Or does she? Will her best-laid schemes win his love? Or will her seductive ways drive him away forever? Book 2 in the Daughters of Boston series, A Passion Redeemed will captivate your heart and stir your soul with a story of faith and redemption rising from the ashes of temptation, desire, and shame.
Praise for the first book in the series:
"Full of romance, humor, rivalry, and betrayal, A Passion Most Pure will captivate readers from the first page." --Historical Novels Review "Superb! Incredible!
"I loved Julie Lessman's A Passion Most Pure from the second I picked it up until the very last moment I stopped reading." --Armchair Interviews

"I devoured this book and loved every single page. . . . This is a thick, juicy read, and one I would pick up again in a heartbeat." --christianreviewofbooks.com

If you would like to read an excerpt from A Passion Redeemed, go HERE.
The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/080073212X

Author Lori Copeland

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing
Twice Loved Avon Inspire (July 22, 2008)
by Lori Copeland

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband Lance. Lance and Lori have three sons, two daughter-in-laws, and five wonderful grandchildren. They are very involved in their church, and active in supporting mission work in Mali, West Africa.
Lori began her writing career in 1982, writing for the secular book market. In 1995 after many years of writing, Lori sensed that God was calling her to use her gift of writing to honor Him. It was at that time that Lori began writing for the Christian book market. To date, she has more than 95 books published including Now And Alwaysand Bluebonnet Belle.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Texas, 1865 Willow Madison and her friends, Copper and Audrey taught school in neighboring Texas communities until the Yankees rode into the area and burned them out. In the midst of fear and chaos, survivors banded together to fight for what remained of their homes. Then word reached the people that the terrible war was over.
Now penniless but still hopeful, Willow vows she will take care of her friends, Copper and Audrey, and her ailing uncle, in Thunder Ridge, Texas, even if it means having to marry wealthy Silas Sterling, a man thirty years her senior. But standing in her way is handsome sawmill owner Tucker Gray, with his enticing eyes and infuriating headstrong manner—the man Willow cannot get out of her head . . . or her heart. Even though her friends beg her not to give up her dream of happiness, Willow is determined to do the right thing for those who are dearest to her. But which path does God want Willow to take: a life of duty and commitment . . . or a life of everlasting love?

If you would like to read the first chapter of Twice Loved, go HERE
The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061364916