Author David Bunn

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing
All Through The Night (Bethany House - July 1, 2008)
by Davis Bunn

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Davis Bunn is an internationally-acclaimed author who has sold more than six million books in fifteen languages. His audiences spans reading genres from high drama and action thrillers to heartwarming relationship stories, in both contemporary and historical settings.
Honored with three Christy Awards for excellence in historical and suspense fiction, his bestsellers include My Soul To Keep, and Full Circle . A sought-after lecturer in the art of writing, Bunn was named Novelist in Residence at Regent's Park College, Oxford University.
He and his wife, Isabella, make their home in Florida for some of each year, and spend the rest near Oxford, England, where they each teach and write.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
A loner, trying to forget. A community--and a woman--who need for him to remember...
Broken relationships and unfulfilled promises scatter themselves across Wayne's past like burned-out craters. His background in military special-ops is something he's trying to forget. But when he gets himself sweet-talked into helping a quirky group of seniors who've been scammed, he discovers it will take a lot more than muscle and nerve. Breach a conman's high-security estate to recover stolen money? No problem. Become part of community? Love again? Not on your life.
A lawyer with her own painful past is intrigued by Wayne and asks him to take on another unusual case--Tatanya's wealthy employer believes he's been visited by...an angel? Did a messenger from God in a pinstripe suit truly bring a divine warning, or is this merely another cruel hoax? Tatanya is willing to trust Wayne with her boss's life, but she's not sure she's ready to trust him with her own wounded heart.
With a financial analyst's skills and a warrior's tenacity, Wayne races to unmask dangerous forces hiding behind a corporate veil. But he will need all his resources--and then some--against an unseen enemy bent on destroying his fragile bid for a second chance at life...and love.
All he wanted was to put his past behind him. But now it's the only thing that will save them...

If you would like to read the first chapter of All Through The Night, go HERE
The book link is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0764205420

Delightful Phone Call!

One of my dear author friends is Jocelyn Anderson. She and I have corresponded back and forth for over a year now, sharing stories, doing web features for one another... We had even hoped to meet last fall when I was on my Fall Southern Tour, but her duties as a speaker/author prevented that from happening.

However, we got to converse on the phone for the first time yesterday morning! Jocelyn's book "Woman Submit!" is about domestic violence, but you would never know the trauma & struggles of her life if you met or spoke with her. She is so full of spirit and life! I delighted in hearing her energy as it oozed through the phone line...

My author & speaker friend, Darlene Wofford, is the same way. Amazing that despite horrible occurrences in their lives, they were able to overcome and now give so freely of their spirit.

Thanks for the morning spunk, Jocelyn!

Jocelyn's book can be found here at Hungry Heart Ministries -
http://hungryheartsministries.com/id16.html

Making Good Impressions

I was pleased with how the chapter on making good impressions came together and wanted to post a snippet here!

"Overcoming Obstacles With Spunk! The Keys to Leadership & Goal-Setting" will be available next spring.

"So how does one go about making a good impression? If a first impression is critical and poor one difficult to overcome, how do we ensure a pleasant recollection in the minds of those we encounter? Let me outline a few simple rules you should follow:

· Offer a smile. Nothing conveys acceptance of friendliness quite like a genuine smile. It also reduces or eliminates your fear. You cannot smile and feel scared or worried at the same time!
· Maintain eye contact. This conveys respect for the person and belies a good self-image on your part.
· Use their name and often. You will convey courtesy and respect, not to mention remember their name by repeating it several times during the course of conversation.
· Focus on them. As we discussed earlier, do not dominate the conversation, but rather allow them to become the center of attention.

As with all people skills, there are no gimmicks, but there is a secret when it comes to impressions. One surefire way to make a good impression on someone is to let them know they are making one on you! If you follow the basic rules during the encounter, they will regard your behavior as a vote of confidence. They will conclude that you view them as important, valuable, and respectable. In their minds, they think, “Hey, he believes I’m really somebody!” Your consideration will in turn impress that person in a most meaningful manner."

A Little Inspiration

I am now thoroughly enjoying working on my non-fiction - and feeling more inspired by the minute! What began as difficult is now growing easier. I think I have found my groove!

"Remember, if you believe in yourself and act as if you believe in yourself, others will believe in you."

- Les Giblin "How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing With People"