Thank you all for being part of the Caselli Family blog tour! If you missed any of the posts, here is a summary of them all organized by category.
Author Interview
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Ta'Mara's winner!
Thank you all for being part of the Caselli Family blog tour! If you missed any of the posts, here is a summary of them all organized by category.
Monday, February 26, 2018
We have winners!
Good morning, Bookish people!
This morning, I am excited to announce the winners of the giveaway for He Hideth My Soul! Thank you all for being part of my tour and for reading the posts, buying the book, or whatever you did.
Grand Prize - paperback
Jan H.!
First Prize - eBook
J.E. G.!
Second Prize - eBook
Brandi D.!
Blog Tour - Caselli Family Series
Ta'Mara has published her Caselli Family series before, but she is now relaunching the series starting with The Pretender and Pit of Ambition! Join this super fun blog tour and find out more about the first two books (of five). Also, make sure you check out the great giveaway!
About the Books
The Pretender: A Blackguard in Disguise is the first volume of 5 in the family epic series
The
Caselli Family Series. It begins in South Dakota in 1975 where
eighteen-year-olds could order 3.2 beers in a bar and loaded guns were kept
under the counter. Frankie Valli sang My Eyes Adored You, and American
soldiers returning from Vietnam struggled with their new reality.
It’s within this
tumultuous season of American history that Tillie Caselli meets Noah Hansen,
and they are never the same again. Their lives were mysteriously intertwined –
and had been for many years – yet they had no idea.
From the moment
they met, Tillie and Noah wanted to spend the rest of their lives together, but
a deliberate omission will keep them apart – and that same omission will be
responsible for the escape of a murderer, and a bride’s deception.
These compelling
stories are interwoven with Biblical truths and light-hearted, real life events
from the author’s own past. Easy to understand and relate to, as well as
encouraging.
Five years have passed since Noah and Tillie’s “chance”
meeting. They’ve married other people by now, and are both beginning their
families.
In the pursuit of professional and political success, Alex
runs headlong into a pit of pride and ambition...and Giuseppe begins to hate the
husband he chose for his daughter.
Alex and Noah are doing business on many fronts, which will
bring Noah to town for an unintended meeting with Giuseppe. Tension abounds as
he attempts to conceal his daughter’s identity from Noah.
Alex strays when Tillie needs him the most, and it’s Noah
who will bring him home. But, instead of learning Tillie’s identity, he
connects with her brothers, especially Marquette.
Unbeknownst to Noah, his new foreman is a member of the
crime family Marquette has sought since 1968.
About the Author
My favorite sport is baseball – Detroit Tigers – and I can’t
wait until the next time I get to see them play in Comerica Park.
I live for the next family barbeque.
My husband and I own a national pizza franchise in Iowa,
where we currently reside. We have three grown children and one grandson. We’ve
rescued two cats and one Pomeranian.
I teach AWANA Cubbies and speak at women’s events.
Giveaway
Ta’Mara is generously offering a $50 Amazon gift card! There are many different ways in the Rafflecopter to enter. The more you choose, the better chance you have of winning.
Excerpt/Interview/Review
Tour Schedule
February 26
Bookish Orchestration – Introductory post
Rachel Rossano's Words – Author Interview
Adventures in Publishing – Author Interview
Rebekah Lyn Books – Book Review and Character Spotlight
February 27
Simply Kelina – Book Review
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima – Character Spotlight
February 28
Little Homeschool on the Prairie – Book Review
Seasons of Opportunities – Book Review
Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – Book Review
March 1
Moments – Book Spotlight
Bookish Orchestration – Introductory post
Rachel Rossano's Words – Author Interview
Adventures in Publishing – Author Interview
Rebekah Lyn Books – Book Review and Character Spotlight
February 27
Simply Kelina – Book Review
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima – Character Spotlight
February 28
Little Homeschool on the Prairie – Book Review
Seasons of Opportunities – Book Review
Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – Book Review
March 1
Moments – Book Spotlight
March 2
New Horizon Reviews – Book Review
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Review and Author Interview
Adventures Of A King Daughter – Book Review #1 and #2
March 3
Bookish Orchestrations – Giveaway Winner
New Horizon Reviews – Book Review
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Review and Author Interview
Adventures Of A King Daughter – Book Review #1 and #2
March 3
Bookish Orchestrations – Giveaway Winner
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
He’s never had the courage to love anyone
Have you ever had a hard time loving someone? I think everyone probably has at one time in their life. But what would your life be like if you've never had the courage to love anyone? Faith Blum explores that idea in her new book, He Hideth My Soul.
About the Book
He’s never had the
courage to love anyone…
The only thing Otis Miller has ever wanted to be is a doctor
and he wants to be the best. A surprise talk with his Aunt Eleanor days before
his twenty-first birthday leads to a visit from his grandfather’s lawyer and
the discovery that he is the heir to a large fortune. With all the papers
signed, Otis heads to Chicago to follow his dream.
After graduating from Jenner Medical School, Otis goes to
the mine he owns in Colorado to see how things are and to provide medical care
for everyone in town. He finds horrible working conditions and learns to make
difficult decisions that will be best for all
Will Otis learn to let God cover him in the depths of His
love? Can Otis hide in God’s presence whenever he doesn’t know where to go
next?
Note: 50% of my income from this series will go to the World
Orphans organization.
About the Author
Faith Blum is a 20-something author
of multiple books in various genres. She loves to write, read, play
piano, knit, crochet, sew, watch movies, and spend time with her husband. She lives in Wisconsin in a small town with
her husband and cat where she can write to her heart’s content during the day.
Faith’s goal in her writing is to encourage Christians in their walk with
Christ.
Giveaway
Faith is giving away three prizes! The grand prize is a
paperback of her new book. First and second prizes are both an eBook of He Hideth My Soul. Enter here for the
chance to win!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Excerpt/Review
Otis woke up earlier than usual
the next morning. He didn’t know why, but he didn’t question it. He grabbed his
Bible and the candle on the nightstand and headed out to the back porch.
He sat down on the top step, lit
the candle, and held his Bible up to its light. Otis flipped open to the
bookmarked passage, or tried to, but it opened up to Galatians five instead. He
read the whole chapter, but verses 19˗24 really jumped out at him:
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these: Adultery,
fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred,
variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders,
drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I
have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not
inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no
law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections
and lusts.
“Envyings, wrath, strife, and
seditions,” he whispered. “Father, you know how much I envy Joshua and
Priscilla and their beautiful family. I’m sorry. I never fully realized how
wrong it was. Help me to trust in Your timing for a family of my own.
“I don’t know what’s going on with
Joshua and Priscilla, but You do. Help them resolve this issue. If there’s any
way I can help, please let me be open and willing.”
He read, studied, and prayed until
the candle became useless, then he set the candle and Bible aside and went to
the barn to do the chores. If he got really lucky, he could even start the
coffee before Priscilla got up.
Tour Schedule
February 20
Bookish Orchestrations – Introduction Post
Creating Romance –
Book Spotlight
Rachel Rossano's Words – Book Spotlight
February 21
Letters
from Annie Douglass Lima – Book Spotlight
Rebekah Lyn Books –
Book Spotlight
February 22
Ruth's Real
Life – Book Spotlight
Kandi J Wyatt, Where Fantasy and Reality Meet – Book Spotlight
February 23
With a Joyful Noise – Review
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Spotlight
February 24
Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections – Post from the author
February 26
Bookish
Orchestration – Giveaway winner post
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Winners!
We have three winners! Thank you all for joining my blog tour! It was super fun. And I think this was a record for number of entries for the giveaway.
Grand Prize Winner
Yevhenii P.!!!
First Prize Winner
Eileen B.!
Second Prize Winner
Bobbie S.!
I will email you soon with your prize. Thanks again!
Friday, January 26, 2018
Trusting God is hard
Trusting God is hard when nothing seems to go right. In Faith's new book, Eleanor Miller learns that. But will she finally trust God in the end?
About the Book
Eleanor Miller has never lacked for anything, but she wanted
to become a schoolteacher anyway to instill the love of learning into other
children. Unlike what happened with her brother, Grover.
Grover hated school and authority. He rebelled any change he
could. When he almost killed a man, their family was torn apart and he was
disowned.
Eleanor understands her father’s decision, but she worries
she will never see Grover again. Will she find out how sweet it is to trust
Jesus in everything no matter what happens or will she stop trusting Him
completely?
Buy on your favorite eBook platform: http://books2read.com/TisSoSweet
About the Author
Faith Blum is a 20-something author of multiple books in various genres. She loves to write, read, play piano, knit, crochet, sew, watch movies, and spend time with her husband. She lives in Wisconsin in a small town with her husband and cat where she can write to her heart’s content during the day. Faith’s goal in her writing is to encourage Christians in their walk with Christ.
Giveaway
Faith is offering three prizes:
·
Grand prize: $10 Amazon Gift Card
·
1st Prize: eBook of ’Tis So Sweet
·
2nd Prize: Prize: eBook of ’Tis So Sweet
There are multiple options on the Rafflecopter widget. Enter
at this link.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Excerpt
“Bye,
Eleanor. See you tonight.”
Eleanor’s
head jerked up. “Where do you think you are going, Grover?”
The
ten-year-old stopped at the door and scowled. “Nowhere.”
Eleanor
took three quick strides to stand next to her brother, her clean, lacey dress a
stark contrast to his ratty denims and shirt. “Are you trying to get another
whipping? You know Father wants you to go to school. Fishing doesn’t count.”
“It
should.”
“Why?”
“I
can learn all about the river, water, fish—”
Eleanor
snorted. “Put the fishing pole and worms back and come with me to school.”
Grover’s
scowl deepened. “You need the schooling so you can become a schoolteacher.
You’re so ugly no one will ever marry you, so you’ll need the job. I don’t need
the schoolin’. I can do just fine on my own.”
Eleanor
swallowed. The insult meant nothing to her. She knew it was true, even though
he said it more harshly than she would have liked. “It’s your funeral, I guess.
Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
Grover
turned and hurried out the door of their mansion. Eleanor sighed and tried to
let the words of the hymn Mrs. Martha, the housekeeper, was humming sink in.
“’Tis So Sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word, Just to rest
upon His promise, just to know ‘Thus saith the Lord.’”
“That
boy is going to be trouble someday,” Mrs. Martha said. “What he needs is a ma.”
Eleanor
bit her lip and forced the tears away. “Ma only died a year ago, and even then,
he didn’t mind anyone.”
Mrs.
Martha huffed. “Have you finished your breakfast?”
“Yes,
ma’am.”
“Good.
Your lunch pail is on the table. I’ll walk to town with you. We need a few
things.”
Eleanor
smiled. “If you make a list, I could go after school.”
Mrs.
Martha shook her head. “No, we need them before you are finished at school. Besides
it will do my old bones some good to walk to town.”
Eleanor
laughed softly. “Yes, after all, we live so far away from town. It only takes
us two minutes.”
Mrs.
Martha’s eyes twinkled. “I am very well aware of that, young lady. Now go get
yourself ready for school. It wouldn’t do for you to be late.”
Eleanor
headed upstairs to her spacious room to get her shawl and schoolbooks. It was
too bad all the money her father made couldn’t buy obedience for her little
brother. “God, if faith can move mountains, can it change Grover’s heart?”
Preorder
’Tis So Sweet is a
companion novella to Faith’s next novel, He
Hideth My Soul. Faith is excited to announce that He Hideth My Soul will be published on February 26th!
And it’s now available for preorder for just $0.99. Reserve your copy today: http://books2read.com/HeHidethMySoul.
Tour Schedule
January 26
Bookish Orchestrations – Introductory Post
Inksword –
Author Interview
Wildflower Acres – Book Spotlight
January 27
God's Peculiar Treasure Rae – Book Spotlight
Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections – Special post from the author
January 29
Rachel Rossano's Words – Book Spotlight
Purposeful Learning – Book Review
January 30
Janice’s Book Reviews – Book Review
January 31
Bookish
Orchestrations – Giveaway Winner
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Summer's Squall Winner
I hope you had as much fun with the Summer's Squall blog tour as I did. And today, we have the winner!
The recipient of two paperbacks is...
Amanda G.!
Congratulations, Amanda! I will send your email address to Amy so she can get your mailing address from you.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Summer in December!
Do you like winter? I personally do, but I also know there are a lot of people who don’t.
Just remember, summer is coming. Yes, it’s about seven months away, but we can
still celebrate it. And today, Amy Schliser is on the blog telling us all about
her new book, Summer’s Squall.
About the Book
About the Author
Schisler delights in speaking to groups, and more
information may be found at her website: http://www.amyschislerauthor.com.
You may
follow Amy online at the following places:
http://amyschislerauthor.com
http://amyschisler.wordpress.com
http://facebook.com/amyschislerauthor
https://www.goodreads.com/amyschisler
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amy-schisler
Twitter
@AmySchislerAuth
Giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Tour Schedule
December 4
Bookish
Orchestrations – Intro
Post
December 5
Lisa Swinton - Queen of Random – Book Spotlight
Letters from Annie Douglass Lima – Book Spotlight
Rachel Rossano's Words – Book Spotlight
December 6
December 7
Among the Reads –
Book Spotlight
December 8
Adventures in
Publishing – Book Spotlight
December 9
Bookish Orchestrations – Giveaway
winner
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Student and the Slave: an Adventure Novel with a Giveaway
Take a look at this exciting new young adult action and adventure novel, The Student and the Slave, now available for purchase! This is the third book in the Krillonian Chronicles, after The Collar and the Cavvarach and The Gladiator and the Guard.
The series is set in an alternate world that is very much like our own, with just a few major differences. One is that slavery is legal there. Slaves must wear metal collars that lock around their neck, making their enslaved status obvious to everyone. Another difference is the popularity of a martial art called cavvara shil. It is fought with a cavvarach (rhymes with "have a rack"), a weapon similar to a sword but with a steel hook protruding from partway down its top edge. Competitors can strike at each other with their feet as well as with the blades. You win in one of two ways: disarming your opponent (hooking or knocking their cavvarach out of their hands) or pinning their shoulders to the mat for five seconds.
First, a Little Information about Books 1 and 2:
Book 1: The Collar and the Cavvarach
Bensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is desperate to see his little sister freed. But only victory in the Krillonian Empire's most prestigious tournament will allow him to secretly arrange for Ellie's escape. Dangerous people are closing in on her, however, and Bensin is running out of time. With his one hope fading quickly away, how can Bensin save Ellie from a life of slavery and abuse?
Click here to read chapter 1 of The Collar and the Cavvarach.
Click here to read about life in the Krillonian Empire, where the series is set.
Book 2: The Gladiator and the GuardBensin, a teenage slave and martial artist, is just one victory away from freedom. But after he is accused of a crime he didn’t commit, he is condemned to the violent life and early death of a gladiator. While his loved ones seek desperately for a way to rescue him, Bensin struggles to stay alive and forge an identity in an environment designed to strip it from him. When he infuriates the authorities with his choices, he knows he is running out of time. Can he stand against the cruelty of the arena system and seize his freedom before that system crushes him?
Click here to read about life in the arena where Bensin and other gladiators are forced to live and train.
And now, The Student and the Slave, with another awesome cover by the talented Jack Lin!
Book 3: The Student and the Slave
Is this what freedom is supposed to be like? Desperate to provide for himself and his sister Ellie, Bensin searches fruitlessly for work like all the other former slaves in Tarnestra. He needs the money for an even more important purpose, though: to rescue Coach Steene, who sacrificed himself for Bensin’s freedom. When members of two rival street gangs express interest in Bensin’s martial arts skills, he realizes he may have a chance to save his father figure after all … at a cost.
Meanwhile, Steene struggles with his new life of slavery in far-away Neliria. Raymond, his young owner, seizes any opportunity to make his life miserable. But while Steene longs to escape and rejoin Bensin and Ellie, he starts to realize that Raymond needs him too. His choices will affect not only his own future, but that of everyone he cares about. Can he make the right ones … and live with the consequences?
Click here to order The Student and the Slave from Amazon for
About the Author:
Annie Douglass Lima spent most of her childhood in Kenya and
later graduated from Biola University in Southern California. She and her
husband Floyd currently live in Taiwan, where she teaches fifth grade at
Morrison Academy. She has been writing poetry, short stories, and novels since
her childhood, and to date has published fifteen books (three YA action and
adventure novels, four fantasies, a puppet script, six anthologies of her
students’ poetry, and a Bible verse coloring and activity book). Besides
writing, her hobbies include reading (especially fantasy and science fiction),
scrapbooking, and international travel.
Connect with the Author Online:
Email: AnnieDouglassLima@gmail.com
Blog: http://anniedouglasslima.blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnieDouglassLimaAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/princeofalasia
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/ADLimaOnGoodreads
Amazon Author Page: http://bit.ly/AnnieDouglassLimaOnAmazon
LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/ADLimaOnLinkedIn
Google+: http://bit.ly/ADLimaOnGooglePlus
Now, enter to win an Amazon gift card or a free digital copy of the first two books in the series!
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