July 20, 2022
It's been an uneventful week so far and I guess that's something to be thankful for. I looked back on my phone to pull together some photos for my week in pictures but I had nothing share-worthy. I helped with Bible school last week and found an art fair over the weekend, but most of my time has been consumed by writing and visiting with the grand girls so my daughter and son-in-law can work on their new addition.
I do have much to share this week so I'll just jump into book-related news.
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We're on Week #3 of the Small Town Romance Summer Reading Road Trip on Instagram and the caravan is growing longer and longer as we make our virtual way across the country!
Yesterday we stopped in Reindeer Ridge, NC for a visit in Macie St. James' novel, Mistletoe Kisses. On Friday, we'll be in Bluffton, SC where author Jess Mastorakos' novel, The Proposal, takes place.
What's in this for you, aside from reading some pretty awesome romance novels? Simply by following the 8 of us on Instagram, you can enter to win one of two $20 gift cards. If you read all 8 books and find the "souvenir" in each one, then you’ll be entered to win a GIGANTIC Road Trip gift basket, valued at over $200!
Annnd, each author is offering their own giveaway for the month, too. Personally, I'm giving away a Vera Bradley mini cross-body bag, a Books I've Read journal, a bookmark, and an e-copy of the Hearts in Hendricks box set.
The 8 books and the author's Instagram names are:
The Day He Drove By by @authorelanajohnson
It Started with a Sunset by @megeaston_author
Starting Over in Maple Bay by @brittneyjoybooks
Love, Lies and Lavender by @dmalonebooks
Mistletoe Kisses by @maciestjames
The Proposal by @author_jessmastorakos
Springtime Love at the Homestead Inn by @Kimberly_Krey
Love at Turtle Dove Inn by @susan_warnerauthor
**All the books are in KU. Winners will be announced August 8th.
I hope you'll join us on Instagram for this fun reading vacation!
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My dear friend Melissa McClone has organized a spectacular Reader Tote Bag Giveaway! Eight tote bags filled with paperbacks, author swag and other goodies are up for grabs. Enter to win by this Sunday, July 24th. The photo above shows what's included in each bag; hopefully you can zoom in to see! Go here to enter: https://bit.ly/2022ReaderToteBags
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Almost (60) clean and Christian romance novels to choose from in this promotion. All titles are in Kindle Unlimited too. My two boxsets are in here: the Hearts in Hendricks four-book collection and the more recent Blueberry Point Romance novella set. Click on the graphic above to see the selection!
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Finally, one of my favorite authors, Katherine Center, released a new book yesterday, The Bodyguard. To celebrate, she commissioned an artist friend to make several birdhouses decoupaged with the pages and illustrations from her new book (she does her own covers, BTW, and they are gorgeous). She's asking readers to share the news of her book release in exchange for an entry to win a bird house. This is a unique and fun way to spread the word plus I really want a bird house. Find her on Instagram to enter @katherinecenter.
A SWEET, SWOONY RECOMMENDATION
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Back home is the best place to start over in a heart-stirring Texas romance about friendship, second chances, and small-town scandals by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.
"It was the most fun read I have had in ages. The characters were a true delight. The teen girls added wondrous hilarity, and the musical suggestions had me searching through my oldies. Carolyn Brown has a real winner here. Pass the sweet tea, and share in the love!" - Amazon review
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Where to Find Me and My Books
Facebook Page * Instagram * Goodreads * Readers Group
(Clicking on the graphic below takes you to my Amazon author page)
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