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Sunday, 29 March 2015
IT'S MONDAY READING {Plus GIVEAWAYS} ! 30.3.15
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Thursday, 23 January 2014
JANE AUSTEN? JANE EYRE? TONIGHT'S FB PARTY WITH JULIE KLASSEN 23.1.14
Just a quick reminder about tonight's live webcast.
Hope to "see" you there and answer your questions! |
Details: Tonight, January 23 at 7:00 PM CT (8:00 ET, 6:00 MT, 5:00 PT)
I will give you a behind-the-scenes look at The Dancing Master,
answer reader questions, give away prizes, and
offer an exclusive sneak peek at my next book.
The webcast will be hosted on my author page on Facebook,
as well as the
Litfuse Publicity Group website if you don't have a Facebook account.
I look forward to meeting many of you online. - Julie
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Available now!
Stop by your local bookstore, or visit your favorite online bookseller:
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Wednesday, 8 January 2014
THE DANCING MASTER: JULIE KLASSEN's New Release 7.01.14
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Paperback, 424 pages
Kindle, 432 pages
Published January 7th 2014
Bethany House Publishers
Perfect pitch between secrets and revelations.
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ABOUT THE DANCING MASTER:
Finding himself the man of the family, London dancing master Alec Valcourt moves his mother and sister to remote Devonshire, hoping to start over. But he is stunned to learn the village matriarch has prohibited all dancing, for reasons buried deep in her past.
Alec finds an unlikely ally in the matriarch’s daughter. Though he’s initially wary of Julia Midwinter’s reckless flirtation, he comes to realize her bold exterior disguises a vulnerable soul–and hidden sorrows of her own.
Julia is quickly attracted to the handsome dancing master–a man her mother would never approve of–but she cannot imagine why Mr. Valcourt would leave London, or why he evades questions about his past. With Alec’s help, can Julia uncover old secrets and restore life to her somber village…and to her mother’s tattered heart?
Filled with mystery and romance, The Dancing Masterbrings to life the intriguing profession of those who taught essential social graces for ladies and gentlemen hoping to make a “good match” in Regency England.
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My Thoughts?
Great touch of dance master quotes introducing each chapter I loved the dancemaster Ms Klassen imaginatively created!
Depth of character that intensified in the book's settings and situations. I cheered him on as he struggled with each unexpected loss, determined to find and take new directions. Definitely a hero, Ms Klassen has drawn him flawed, fallible and a favourite for this reader.
Our female lead was another story. As was her mother. Both Midwinter women so conflicted, I found them less than likeable, yet, I'm sure intentionally so in order to make room for the character development intended. And there were plenty of episodes to provide opportunity for those improvements! Our author knew what she was about with plot twists, devious schemers, and intrigue, from past to present.
ABOUT JULIE KLASSEN:
Julie Klassen
loves all things Jane — Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her books, The Silent Governess, The Girl in the Gatehouse, and The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won Christian Retailing’s BEST Award, and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards, and the Minnesota Book Awards. The Dancing Master is her seventh book.
Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Keep up with Julie via her website julieklassen.com
Purchase a copy: http://ow.ly/s7Yl1
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Much to be enjoyed!
Your gift is valued and valuable.
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Don't miss the PARTY with Julie !
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More of the book tour HERE
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Anita Higman’s “WINTER IN FULL BLOOM” Kindle Fire GIVEAWAY and FB Party! {8/29}
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Lily
Winter's wings are folded so tightly around her daughter that when empty nest
arrives, she can't believe she can fly.
But Lily's lonely, widowed life
changes in a heartbeat when she goes to visit a woman who is almost a stranger
to her-
a woman who also happens to be her mother.
During their fiery reunion,
her mother reveals a dark family secret
she'd been hiding for decades-
Lily
has an identical twin sister who was put up for adoption
when they were just
babies.
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Without looking back, Lily- with her fear of flying- boards a jumbo jet and embarks on a quest to find her sister...
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Without looking back, Lily- with her fear of flying- boards a jumbo jet and embarks on a quest to find her sister...
Half way around the world to Melbourne, Australia.
Unexpectedly befriended by an impudent Aussie, he just might
prove to be the key to finding her sister. When her
journey becomes a circle that leads her back home to attempt a family reunion
will she also find the one dream she no longer imagined possible?
The chance to fall in
love again...
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My thoughts?
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Enchanting!
A hero I quite fell for and a romance to dream of..
A hero I quite fell for and a romance to dream of..
Foreign travel, new locations and relationships, reconnection
A story with depth and increasing complexity.
I found Ms Higman's surprise plot twists reminiscent of Kate Morton's - always another layer to be revealed -
A story with depth and increasing complexity.
I found Ms Higman's surprise plot twists reminiscent of Kate Morton's - always another layer to be revealed -
just when
you think you're on sure ground.
Fascinating.
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A story of loss, courage, women, sisterhood,and families - their conflicts, struggles, frustrations and ultimately their worth. A story of redemption.
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Releasing this month - Definitely recommended.
A story of loss, courage, women, sisterhood,and families - their conflicts, struggles, frustrations and ultimately their worth. A story of redemption.
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Releasing this month - Definitely recommended.
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{ MORE ABOUT ANITA }
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Best-selling and award-winning author,
Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several co-authored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art.
Anita Higman, has over thirty books published (several co-authored) for adults and children. She’s been a Barnes & Noble “Author of the Month” for Houston and has a BA degree, combining speech communication, psychology, and art.
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Anita loves good movies, exotic teas,
[a woman after FHC readers' own hearts!]
and brunch with her friends.
Anita loves good movies, exotic teas,
[a woman after FHC readers' own hearts!]
and brunch with her friends.
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Find out more about Anita.
Follow on facebook and tweet with her
Anita Higman's latest novel,
Winter in Full Bloom, has just released.*
She's teamed up with her publisher,
River North Fiction, for a fun giveaway and aFacebook Author Chat Party on August 29th.
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One grand prize winner will receive:
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A Kindle Fire HD
Winter in Full Bloom by Anita Higman
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Enter today by clicking one of the icons below.
But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 28th.
But hurry, the giveaway ends on August 28th.
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Winner will be announced August 29th
at theWinter in Full Bloom Author Chat Party
on Facebook .
During the party Anita will be hosting a book chat,
talking about family,
announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire,
and giving away a ton of books, gift certificates, and more.
She'll also be giving party goers an exclusive look
at the
on Facebook
During the party Anita will be hosting a book chat,
talking about family,
announcing the winner of the Kindle Fire,
and giving away a ton of books, gift certificates, and more.
She'll also be giving party goers an exclusive look
at her next book!
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So grab your copy of Winter in Full Bloom and join Anita on the evening of August 29th for a chance to connect and make some new friends.(If you haven’t read the book,
don’t let that stop you from coming!)
DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE FUN;
RSVP TODAY.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 29th!
DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE FUN;
RSVP TODAY.
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 29th!
Friday, 15 June 2012
Homecoming .. for Pink Saturday 6/23
HaPpY Pink Saturday !
With Summer upon us
I have some lovely Summer Pinks for your EnJoyment~
{+a Giveaway ending 6/26}
Let me know how you feel about
arriving home to one of these
Welcoming ...
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Fine Front PINK Doors . . .
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copyright Tim Graham Getty Images
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Hoping you loved the Imagining !
[unless one of these is already your Welcome Homecoming!} ;)
With Summer upon us
I have some lovely Summer Pinks for your EnJoyment~
{+a Giveaway ending 6/26}
Let me know how you feel about
arriving home to one of these
Welcoming ...
Fine Front PINK Doors . . .
[unless one of these is already your Welcome Homecoming!} ;)
May your weekend be filled with enough Pinks to Please you!
*Of Special Note
Author Katie Ganshert's Silent Auction is OPEN on 6/23
{for onlnine bids until 5 pm CST Friday}
The items on OFFER are Fantastic !
A Kindle!, Baskets FULL of Books! , Starbucks!, Scrapbooking Goodies!,
Paintings!, Woodworking!, Fun in the Sun!
SERIOUSLY! ~ Go Have a Peek !
Bless her in her Adoption from the Congo
Be Blessed in the Blessing !!
ENTRIES OPEN for
Open Int'l ~ Ending 6/26
Doreen at Hymns & Verses
Deliteful Giveaway ends July 1st !
You will always find more
PINKS at Bev's ~
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
random acts of kindness ...
as it's the beginning of a new month,
i'm going to introduce this very cool opportunity
for my very cool readers!
for six months there's been a move afoot
to do random acts of kindness
for another {or other} bloggers who love to read.
here are the details from Book Soulmates ~
"Wanna do a little something nice
for a fellow blogger or bookwormy friend?
{Maybe even get a little something in return} ? :)"
Well, join Book Soulmates
Well, join Book Soulmates
{Random Acts of Kindness}
R.A.K. program!
"This is our 6th month hosting this feature.
it has grown to 344 national and international participants already!
Books {and kindness} are being sent all over the world!
How cool is that?! We are in awe.
We are so proud of each and everyone of you
that have helped make this feature a success.
We are incredibly grateful
for all the participation and kindness that's being shown. "
Show off your participation by grabbing our RAK button
- If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone,
- check out their wish list and contact that blogger for their address.
- : Please, once you receive a RAK,
- email or tweet {Vanessa} at Book Soulmates
- so that
- she can update the Google doc!
- At the end of the month,
- SHOW YOUR R.A.K!
- Make a post saying 'Thank You'
- to whoever granted one of your wishes
- and share it :)
OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Let's keep our International bloggers in mind and in our hearts.
Remember, there's always the Book Depository
who offer FREE shipping!
to thank those for joining and passing on the kindness
this month,
Book Soulmates, Isalys and Vanessa,
are offering something special !
"in honour of YOU,
our amazing kindness givers,
we've decided to have a giveaway!"
a
20$ amazon gift card !
ready to join the FuN?
ready to send some kindness to another?
join R.A.K for August
and be part of the giveaway...
time for reading wishlists!
time for bringing joy to another blogger!
i've had difficulty finding participant lists with similar reading tastes,
so i think we need each other!
interested?
i've had difficulty finding participant lists with similar reading tastes,
so i think we need each other!
interested?
let's enjoy more summer FuN
sending that sunshine onward!...
sending that sunshine onward!...
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