Gail Sattler and Free Books!

FBI agent Steve Gableman needs to get information from his neighbor Cheryl Richardson that she doesn't really know so he can prevent a bombing.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of In Apple Pie Order, by Joi Copeland, is:

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Congratulations! We'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Gail Sattler, author of the romantic suspense novel, The Other Neighbor (Mantle Rock Publishing, November 2018).

Gail Sattler lives in Vancouver BC Canada, where you don't have to shovel rain. When she's not madly writing (Gail Sattler has over 40 published novels and novellas, plus a few works of non-fiction), she plays bass for an Elton John tribute band as well as a community jazz band. She also plays piano for a smaller private jazz band.

When she's not writing or making music (or at her day job) Gail likes to sit back and read a book written by someone else, along with a good cup of hot coffee.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I am a trekkie. My favorite movie is Star Trek IV (the one with the whales).

The Voyage Home. That was my favorite with the original crew too. Lots of humor.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of The Other Neighbor.

FBI agent Steve Gableman moves next door to Cheryl Richardson so he can find out what she knows about her neighbor, who intel says is building a bomb. Cheryl doesn't realize what she can find out, but Steve does, and the FBI needs to know before people are killed or a target, so far unknown, is destroyed.

What is it about Cheryl that will make your readers care about her?

Cheryl doesn't know what her landlord/neighbor is plotting, but when she finds out, she does her best to help.

What do you hope to accomplish in 2019, either with your writing or some other facet of your life?

I want to e-publish a 5 book series that I have in the works right now. (see below)

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

I'm so far behind in my reading I don't know which way is up. I'm catching up on novels I have in my Kindle, and right now I'm reading Lucky by Staci Stallings. I recommend it because the hero has come from a long way down, and even though he struggles, he knows God is there despite struggles and uncertainties.

What are you working on now?

A five book series on the Kozlowski family. With his hectic job as a store manager, Zac Kozlowski treasures his home for its peace and quiet. But then his sister Terina and her yappy dog move in when her home burns down. Then their cousin Matt is evicted when his roomie steals the rent money. Another cousin, Wesley, needs a place to stay with an unexpected urgent job transfer. If that wasn't enough under one roof, everyone nearly forgot about eccentric Aunt Nettie, who sublet her condo for six months so she could come for a visit… \with her cat. And the fun begins.

Where else can readers find you online?

Visit my website at www.gailsattler.com
My blog - What Goes On In The Mind Of A Writer
Facebook
My Facebook author page




Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

For the series I've started writing on the Kozlowski family, all of which will be stand alone romantic comedies with no cliff-hangers, what length of book do you like to read?

Thank you, Gail, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Gail has offered to give away free e-copy of her novel. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to Gail's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

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Joi Copeland and Free Books!

She’s hiding from love, he’s hiding from God.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Hosea's Heart, by Linda Rondeau, is:

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Congratulations! We'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Joi Copeland, author of In Apple Pie Order (Forget Me Not Romance, January 2019), women's fiction with a touch of romance.

Joi Copeland is married to a wonderful man, Chris, and has three amazing boys. She is living the dream in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Joi loves being a wife and mom and also enjoys spending time with friends over a good cup of coffee or tea.

She's been a Christian for over twenty years. God has called her and her family overseas, and she hopes to make her home in Ireland by 2019.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

My family and I are missionaries, working toward moving to Ireland in less than a year.

I would imagine you get plenty of inspiration for novels with a life like that.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of In Apple Pie Order.

Still grieving the loss of the love of her life in a freak accident, Rose Wallace is determined not to admit she needs help on the apple farm, but God knows the truth. Still, she refuses to open her heart and risk getting it broken again.

Sterling Bertram leaves his hometown in search of a new way of life. He hopes to make a quick side trip to his childhood friend's home, but his world is forever changed by what he finds.

What is it about Sterling that will make your readers care about him?

I base most of my lead men off of the characteristics of my husband. My editor absolutely fell in love with Sterling. She said he made her swoon!

Well, that's romantic!

What do you hope to accomplish in 2019, either with your writing or some other facet of your life?

I hope to be in Ireland, working with the team there to share the good news of Christ with those living in Ireland.

You'll have to touch base with us later, to let us know when you've been so blessed!

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

In Time for Christmas, by Heather Blanton. The plot intrigued me as I’ve never read time travel in a romantic Christian fiction novel.

Yes, I like the premise of that book.

What are you working on now?

I am working on Faith to Dance.

Where else can readers find you online?

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
www.joicopeland.com
My Amazon Author Page




Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

Aside from celebrating the birth of Christ, what was your favorite thing about Christmas?

Thank you, Joi, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Joi has offered to give away free e-copy of her novel. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to Joi's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

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Linda Rondeau and Free Books!

How long should a husband search for a runaway, drug-addicted wife?

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free copy of Moments with Billy Graham, by Yvonne Lehman, is:

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Congratulations! I'll email you to get your snail mail address, and then we'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Linda Rondeau, author of the Contemporary Women’s Fiction novel, Hosea’s Heart (Elk Lake Publishing Inc/August 2018).

Multi-published and award winning author, Linda Wood Rondeau is a veteran social worker. Her published novels examine the complexities of human relationships. Most of Linda’s work is contemporary fiction. However, she has published both speculative and non-fiction.

Her blog, Snark and Sensibility, hosts writers of various genres. She manages a Facebook page, Having the Prime of My Life, a positive look at aging issues.

Linda resides in Hagerstown with her husband of forty years.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Hosea's Heart.

A minister’s search for his runaway, drug-addicted wife has brought him into the underworld of the nation’s capital. When he is finally reunited with her, he discovers she is terminally ill. While he can forgive her addiction, he learns of her ultimate betrayal … a liaison with Washington DC’s most notorious drug czar.

After years of drug abuse, Joanna has given her life to the Lord. Now in terminal stages of lung cancer, she prays for Aubrey’s forgiveness and to find some purpose in her life before she leaves this world for the next.

Please tell us one random thing we might not know about you.

I once played a cigar smoking, elderly mystery writer in a murder/mystery dinner theater.

Oh, how fun! 

What is it about Aubrey Beaumont that will make your readers care about him?

Aubrey Beaumont, a conservative suburban pastor, struggles with a passion to serve the wasteland of Washington DC’s underworld, drug addicts and prostitutes. Got to love a man who has dedicated the past fifteen years in search of a drug-addicted, runaway wife who has made it clear she does not want to be found.

You do, indeed. Thus the reference to Hosea, obviously. 

What do you hope to accomplish in 2019, either with your writing or some other facet of your life?

I am embarking on a new direction in life … a motivational speaker. While I’ve been involved with Toastmasters, I have felt a tug in my heart to minister to senior women and families. I have registered for Christian Communicators Conference in March. After I receive certification, I will actively pursue this venue in addition to a myriad of writing projects for 2019.

That's a noble goal, Linda. Just getting past the typical fear of speaking in public is hard enough, but to focus on an area, an audience, that seems somewhat neglected, is wonderful.

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

Lael Harrelson’s Tremors of Doubt. Through the main character’s struggle, the author demonstrates the difference between traditionalism and true spirituality.

What are you working on now?

A non-fiction book, I Prayed for Patience God Gave Me Children. Through our labors with children, God demonstrates what it means to be his child. This book is contracted by Elk Lake Publishing with a projected release of early May 2019. It is a revised version of a previously published book now off the market.

Where else can readers find you online?

I’d like to invite readers to my blog: Snark and Sensibility. Each week I offer three varying posts: Mondays are dedicated to senior living (Having the Prime of My Life), Wednesdays … Devotionals, and Flash Fiction Fridays. I feature guest spots. lindarondeau.com/snarksensibility

Readers may visit me and sign up for my newsletter at www.lindarondeau.com. Contact me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

If you were counseling Aubrey Beaumont, what advice would you give him?

Excellent question. I think it's a good idea to put ourselves in the shoes of others who are challenged as Christians.

Thank you, Linda, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Linda has offered to give away free e-copy of her novel. To enter, leave a comment and your email below in answer to Linda's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

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Yvonne Lehman and Free Books!

The articles in this compilation are personal recollections of special moments people from all walks of life experienced with beloved evangelist Billy Graham.

Before we meet today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the free e-copy of my novel, Sunset Beach, is:

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Congratulations! We'll get your book right out to you. I encourage readers to keep commenting and/or subscribe at right (above my list of books) in order to learn about new releases! U.S. subscribers are entered in the drawings a second time when they comment.

And now let's meet novelist Yvonne Lehman, author of Moments with Billy Graham (Grace Publishing, November 2018)

Yvonne Lehman is author of 59 novels and over a dozen non-fiction books and compilations. Moments with Billy Graham is the 11th book in the Divine Moments series.

Her attendance at Billy Graham’s School of Christian Writing marked the beginning of her writing career a few decades ago. She founded and directed the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writing Conference for 25 years and the Blue Ridge Novel Retreat for 12 years. She teaches Writers Workshops and mentors other writers in her home, online, and at writers conferences.

Yvonne lives in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina with her equally beautiful blond and white Pomeranian, Rigel (a rescued dog named after a Titanic survivor dog with that name).

A recently released novel is The Gift (LPC Candlelight Romance, about a couple trying to help a teenager reconcile the loss of her little sister with the love of God) Her most popular book is Hearts that Survive—A Novel of the Titanic.

Please tell us a random thing we might not know about you.

In 2004, after my husband died sitting in a recliner in the family room (he had terminal cancer), I decided to fulfill a dream and go to Israel, taking my fun daughter and pastor son with me. That was the most outstanding event of my life. I walked on the pages of the Bible. It does not just tell us about ancient times so long ago, but those places exist, are alive and well in that country. I felt God’s presence in a deeper way than ever before. Some had asked was I not afraid to go to Israel. I replied, “No.” I was more afraid of dying in a recliner in my family room.

Oh, my. That's a concise and poignant testimony. Makes me want to go!

Please tell us a bit more about Moments with Billy Graham.

Moments with Billy Graham includes 48 articles by 45 authors about how the ministry of Billy Graham led to their changed lives. My attendance at Billy Graham School of Christian Writing a few decades ago marked the beginning of my writing career, which led to founding the writers conference. I’m fortunate to live in the same area as Billy Graham, volunteer at The Cove, which gives me more access to their ministry, which led to my naturally compiling this book after his death, since I was compiling Moments books.

Only after I put the word out on social media, and began receiving articles, did I balk. “What? I’m compiling a book about the world’s most famous evangelist?” Why me? But God works that way. He loves us all and uses us as we’re willing and able.

Why will readers enjoy your book?

Readers will enjoy the book because, like my stories, the personal-story tellers (not necessarily “writers”) tell how the ministry of one man changed their lives. There’s also the element of a friend, or relative, or advertisement, leading the author to Billy Graham’s ministry of radio, TV, books, or crusades. Just as one man preached the night Billy Graham went forward to surrender his life to God, one person (each of us) has the opportunity to change the life of another, who in turn, might change the world. The authors of the Moments series are reaching the world, since none get royalties, but all the royalties go to Samaritan’s Purse.

What facet of the writing craft comes easiest to you? What do you struggle with?

Getting wonderful ideas is easy for me and I can visualize an entire book that will lead to a meaningful, exciting, intriguing conclusion. Then… ahem… the struggle is sitting at that computer and “working, working, working” my way along that journey to the great conclusion. Time and effort, it takes. Also failure, which with sweat and tears, lead to success.

Absolutely, that's a struggle! I'm always happy when I sit down to write and find I previously left a chapter or scene only partially finished. It's so much easier to come in editing, rather than starting the scene from scratch. 

What is the last book you read that moved you?

It’s generally whatever I’m reading. They each have something to offer whether the story is by an experienced or beginning writer. I recently read a book because I belong to an alumni book club which forces me to read what I otherwise wouldn’t. I rarely read non-fiction but this one had an impact. Switch, by Chip Heath & Dan Heath, is about how to change things when change is hard. Its purpose is mainly for organizations but impacted me on its also being a self-help for individuals, whether I’m trying to change or teaching others. For the club, I’m now reading Educated, by Tara Westover, and discovering a memoir can be written as if a novel. Also reading Edie Melson’s devotional, Soul Care When You're Weary, and it gives me insight into her, God, and creativity.

Those are so varied and interesting. I always have several books going at once, too.

What are you working on now?

I’m currently compiling and editing Romantic Moments, receiving articles for Grandma’s Cookie Jar Moments, Can, Sir! Moments, and Christmas Moments 2019. Also preparing classes for conferences, critiquing and mentoring manuscripts. The novel I’m working on is Song in the Night. The proposal is with an agent. It’s a contemporary story of a Christian woman, a Jewish man, a young boy, and a devastated pastor; how their lives entwine, conflict, and the extraordinary results.

Where else can readers find you or your writing online?

I am on facebook and twitter. My website is www.yvonnelehman.com but it is in dire need of updating. This should have been the answer to “what I struggle with.” Technology and I aren’t friends. My email is: yvonnelehman3@gmail.com




Thank you, Yvonne, for visiting and telling us about yourself and your book. Readers, Yvonne has offered to give away a free copy of her novel. To enter, leave a comment and your email below. Remember that U.S. subscribers are entered an additional time in each drawing. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

Only United States residents are eligible for the drawing, but anyone can subscribe to the blog posts via the GDPA-compliant Feedblitz box above my list of books, at right.

Also readers, I'd love it if you'd connect with me on Facebook. Just click on my name at the right of today's post title.

Remember, if you'd like information on additional new releases, check out Christian Book Heaven, a new email newsletter for Christian book deals in whatever genres you select. You can subscribe here: ChristianBookHeaven

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