Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Friday, 27 February 2015
LENT WEEK 1 DAY 4 : YOU ARE THE BELOVED OF GOD 26.2.15
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
BOOK TOUR + GIVEAWAY! : THE SECRET OF PEMBROOKE PARK by Julie Klassen 26.2.15
WELCOME !
I've looked forward with pleasure to today's
Blog Tour Spotlight for this 5* novel
Blog Tour Spotlight for this 5* novel
AudioBook Published by Recorded Books December 12. 2014
Narrator: Elizabeth Jasicki ~ Length: 18 hrs 3 min unabridged
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Congratulations, Julie,
on your newest delivery !
Congratulations, Julie,
on your newest delivery !
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The storyline ...?
Here's author, Julie Klassen, hosting a wee tour for us,
providing a peek into Great Chalfield Manor,
the English manor {and church} inspiring the story ...
the English manor {and church} inspiring the story ...
What a delight to share the tour with Julie!
Thank you, Julie, for including us in bringing the story to life via your firsthand experiences.
I loved the suspense, romantic twists, and variety of characters in this novel.
Truly a pleasure to read ! and a strong 5* recommendation.
Truly a pleasure to read ! and a strong 5* recommendation.
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St. Paul, Minnesota.
#PembrookeBlogTour, #JaneAusten, #HistoricalFicton, #RegencyRomance, #Reading, #GothicRomance, #Austenesque
February 16 through March 2 to share her latest release, The Secret of Pembrooke Park. Twenty five popular book bloggers specializing in historical and Austenesque fiction will feature guest blogs, interviews, book reviews and excerpts of this acclaimed gothic Regency romance novel.
A fabulous giveaway contest, including copies of all of Ms. Klassen’s eight books and other Jane Austen-themed items, is open to those who join the festivities.
4 chances to win copies of Julie’s books and other
Jane Austen-inspired items are being offered.
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Lady of Milkweed Manor
The Apothecary's Daughter
The Silent Governess
The Girl in the Gatehouse
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
The Tutor’s Daughter
The Dancing Master and
The Secret of Pembrooke Park
one DVD of Northanger Abbey (2007)
and a Jane Austen Action Figure
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To Enter the giveaway contest :
simply leave a comment on any or all of the blog stops on
The Secret of Pembrooke Park Blog Tour starting
February 16, 2015 through 11:59 pm PT, March 9, 2015. Winners will be drawn at random from all of the comments and announced on Julie Klassen’s website on March 16, 2015. **Winners have until March 22, 2015 to claim their prize. The giveaway contest is open to residents of the US, UK + Canada. [Digital books will be sent through Amazon or Barnes & Noble].
simply leave a comment on any or all of the blog stops on
The Secret of Pembrooke Park Blog Tour starting
February 16, 2015 through 11:59 pm PT, March 9, 2015. Winners will be drawn at random from all of the comments and announced on Julie Klassen’s website on March 16, 2015. **Winners have until March 22, 2015 to claim their prize. The giveaway contest is open to residents of the US, UK + Canada. [Digital books will be sent through Amazon or Barnes & Noble].
Good luck to all!
Be sure to hit the G+ button to spread the word - TY!!
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Be sure to hit the G+ button to spread the word - TY!!
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FIND and FOLLOW
THE SECRET OF PEMBROOKE PARK
BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
at
Julie's Events Page
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And don't forget to comment here at FHC for your
GIVEAWAY entry
through 11:59 pm PT - March 9. 2015
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
LENT WEEK 1 Day 2: BEING and BECOMING THE BELOVED by Henri Nouwen 24.2.15
Brief and beautiful meditation that challenges as it inspires a new way of
being in our world.
Monday, 23 February 2015
LENT WEEK 1 : BECOMING THE BELOVED 3 - by HENRI NOUWEN 23.2.15
Friday, 20 February 2015
LENT 3: BEING THE BELOVED by HENRI NOUWEN 20.2.15
Thoughtful reflection to inspire and inspirit
[which began their friendship],
Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company
[Originally published 1992]
Read by Henri Nouwen
Publisher: Servant Books
Nouwen, born Henri Jozef Machiel [Nouen] in Nijkerk Netherlands January 24th 1932.
Nouwen authored 40 b0oks on spiritual life. His books are widely read today by Protestants and Catholics alike. The Wounded Healer, In the Name of Jesus, The Life of the Beloved, and The Way of the Heart are just a few of the more widely recognized titles.
After nearly two decades of teaching at the Menninger Foundation Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, and at the University of Notre Dame, Yale University and Harvard University, in 1986 he accepted the position of pastor and went to share his life with mentally handicapped people at Daybreak, the L'Arche community, founded by Jean Vanier, near Toronto, Canada.
After a long period of declining energy, which he chronicled in his final book, Sabbatical Journey, he died in September 1996 from a sudden heart attack.
After nearly two decades of teaching at the Menninger Foundation Clinic in Topeka, Kansas, and at the University of Notre Dame, Yale University and Harvard University, in 1986 he accepted the position of pastor and went to share his life with mentally handicapped people at Daybreak, the L'Arche community, founded by Jean Vanier, near Toronto, Canada.
After a long period of declining energy, which he chronicled in his final book, Sabbatical Journey, he died in September 1996 from a sudden heart attack.
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
CREATIVE WRITING: POETRY CHALLENGE Week 1 [MAKING MANIFEST] 7.5.14
practicing the discipline of creative writing
On Faith, Creativity, and the Kingdom at Hand
new ways of seeing and being
Ten lines from words we'd created during the week's writing.
'the spirit of the child into old age',
~ Thank You!
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Monday, 3 March 2014
TEASER TUESDAYS: DEATH BY THE BOOK by Julianna Deering RELEASES TODAY March 4th.14
You Are The Best !!
Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to
their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Here's mine ~
""Get it open, man!" the chief inspector barked,
and just then there was a splintering of wood and the door slammed back
against the wall."
Fantastic 2nd book in the Drew Farthering Mysteries
Synopsis:
WHEN
THE VILLAGE OF FARTHERING ST. JOHN IS Stunned BY A SERIES OF MURDERS, DREW
FARTHERING IS DRAWN again INTO THE SLEUTHING GAME.
Drew Farthering wanted nothing more than to end the summer of
1932 with the announcement of his engagement.
Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic message, Advice to Jack, piercing his chest.
Instead, he finds himself caught up in another mysterious case when the family solicitor is found murdered, an antique hatpin with a cryptic message, Advice to Jack, piercing his chest.
Paperback: 320
pages ebook 336 pgs
Expected
publication: March 4th 2014 by
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
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Want to WIN IT? GOODREADS ENTRIES OPEN NOW til March 14th US + CA
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
Moonlight Masquerade : Regency Review - Author Ruth Axtell
Moonlight Masquerade
A Regency with suspense, espionage, ruses and red herrings enough to keep me reading for more.
Surprise revelations, gorgeous settings, precise timing, excellent characterization of protagonist and antagonists,
Rees Phillips, delegated butler, is delectable. Sent unsuspected from the British Foreign Office , he is intelligent, responsive and willing to take necessary action!
The story definitely lived up to its book cover! No disappointments. The ending is delicious.. A do not miss invitation to Ms Axtell's next novel!
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"Ruth's inner journey of faith parallels her outward journey--seemingly circuitous, sometimes wandering in the desert--yet ever-guided by the Good Shepherd."- Goodreads
*With appreciation to Revell for providing a reading and review copy without obligation.
Saturday, 15 June 2013
Review: Grace's Pictures: An Ellis Island Novel -by Cindy Thomson
Grace's Pictures
an Ellis Island Novel by Cindy Thomson
an Ellis Island Novel by Cindy Thomson
Published June 2013
Tyndale House Publishers
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Grace McCaffery hopes
the bustling streets of New York hold all the promise the lush hills of Ireland
did not. As her efforts to earn enough money to bring her mother to America
fail, she wonders if her new Brownie camera could be the answer. But a casual
stroll through a beautiful New York City park turns into a hostile run-in with
local gangsters, who are convinced her camera holds the first and only photos
of their elusive leader.
A policeman with a personal commitment to help those less fortunate finds Grace attractive and longs to help her, but Grace believes such men cannot be trusted. Spread thin between her quest to rescue her mother, do well in a new nanny job, and avoid the gang intent on intimidating her, Grace must put her faith in unlikely sources to learn the true meaning of courage and forgiveness. - Tyndale House Publishers backcover
A policeman with a personal commitment to help those less fortunate finds Grace attractive and longs to help her, but Grace believes such men cannot be trusted. Spread thin between her quest to rescue her mother, do well in a new nanny job, and avoid the gang intent on intimidating her, Grace must put her faith in unlikely sources to learn the true meaning of courage and forgiveness. - Tyndale House Publishers backcover
Fascinating
look into the life of Grace, a newly arrived Irish immigrant to America, at the
turn of the century in 1900-1901. The effects of her father's emotional and
psychological abuse have long lasting and far reaching effects. At nineteen she
is still dealing with the emotional scars and valiantly battling the lies that
rise to confront her every step into her future in this new land.
I longed
for Grace to make the right choices. To stand up strong. To learn to trust. To
believe God's truth about her, so well put in her mother's mantra, "I am
smart. I am important. I am able." that sustains her, until the final
revelation in her ma's song over her as a child. From Be Thou My Vision, "
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one".
The final recognition that her earthly father's constant criticism
didn't determine her worth. Her heavenly Father's perspective is what mattered.
Leaving behind a life spent in the workhouse, longing for
safety in her new country, Grace finds a haven at her home provided by the
Benevolents. But not outside that home.
Greed of landlords taking advantage of immigrants' housing needs, corruption
amongst the police force, predators on naive and needy newcomers. Grace's own
belittling experiences during hiring and poor treatment by employers whilst
working as a maid; finding her way in every new area of life - massive
adjustments, relational misunderstandings, confrontations, and losses, yet Grace perseveres.
And we're treated to the inside story of her courageous journey.
Her
fascination with being photographed upon entry at Ellis Island leads to
personal growth and joy once she pursues the hobby. A mailorder magazine ad offering the Kodak Brownie camera for $1 definitely brings it within her reach. With the instruction book included along with 2 rolls of film, Grace is set. Yet this too proves unsafe
when she photographs the wrong members of NY society. Stalked,
pursued and harassed Grace faces dangerous consequences.
No, definitely not the safe
country she hoped for and believed she'd found.
One insightful moment in the book grabbed me personally.
Irish policeman, Owen's, revelation on 'waiting'.
Whilst taking comfort in Psalm 106, Owen read of the Hebrew ancestors who wouldn't wait for Adonai's counsel, coming into trouble as a result . This settled his own responses to confusing life choices .
It impacted me likewise in the reading.
A full story of Grace's experiences, suspense, and subplots.
All bring the
story to the loveliest romantically subtle closing.
I re-read it several times
just to repeat the enjoyment!
Great
summer reading addition for those who like their historical stories with realistic
details, authentic characters, and a side of romance...
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*Thank you to Tyndale House Publishers for providing an ebook copy to read and review without obligation.
*Reviewed for the TYndale Summer Reading Program
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