Mary Hamilton
I’d planned much more for this month, but the flu waylaid me for two weeks. Consequently, all the things I’d planned to accomplish by now are not going to get done. So here are just a couple of insights that came out of my illness. With little energy for anything else, I had lots of …
Dear Readers, Apparently, I’ve not been gifted with the ability to write regular interesting blog posts while also composing a novel. For this reason, I will be taking a break from this blog. I may occasionally alert you to new books from other authors, but I myself will not be posting regularly to this …
“Keep Christ in Christmas.” I always thought this admonition was aimed at that segment of our population that secularizes Christmas. The ones who insist on saying Happy Holidays rather than Merry Christmas, who don’t want any carols sung in school …
Have you followed Macy’s story from last week on Jennifer Slattery’s page on InspyRomance.com? That’s where this romantic short story by Marcia Gunnett Woodard started. I posted Pt. 2 here on Monday. And I’m sure you’re anxious to find out how it turns out for Macy and Lance. So let’s get to it! On Christmas …
I recall when I was young and single, Christmas always held a special romance apart from the traditional celebration. For some reason, hopes or expectations of love and romance seemed more pronounced during this time of year. But maybe that’s not so odd after all, considering it was love that prompted God to send his …
“I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow.” “I hope ________ makes it home safely.” “I hope my team wins.” When we say we’re hoping for something, it usually means acknowledging there’s a chance it won’t happen. What we’re really saying is, “I wish it not to rain tomorrow.” Or “I strongly desire ________ makes it home …
Have you ever wondered how the Hebrews could walk through the middle of the Red Sea and a short time later, start complaining about their living conditions? Time after time, they grumbled about the lack of water, lack of food, Moses’ leadership, etc. These are the people God condemned to wandering in the wilderness for …
The Swaddling Clothes By Amber Schamel About the Book Through the ages, many stories have been told about Mary, Joseph and the birth of the Messiah. Stories of shepherds and sheep, kings, angels, and stables. But there is one story that has never been told. One story that has remained hidden in the fabric of …
Congratulations to Cindi Altman, winner of the HopeSprings authors’ grand prize!! Cindi chose an Amazon gift card instead of the Kindle so we know she’ll be reading lots of HopeSprings books in the coming months. Here are just a few recent and upcoming releases: Women’s Fiction: “Marriage Takes Three” by G. E. Hamlin Contemporary …
Today is the last of our HopeSprings author blogs. Hop over to Ginny Hamlin’s blog for a chance to win a cute pair of Mr. and Mrs. coffee cups. And don’t forget to click on the Rafflecopter link for a chance to win the Kindle. The winner will be announced on Monday so check …
HopeSprings authors continue to celebrate the season of giving on Sydney Avey’s blog today. Comment to win an audio version of her newly released book The Sheep Walker’s Daughter. And don’t forget to click on the Rafflecopter link for a chance to win a Kindle! Thank you to all who left comments about what they …
Today, I hope you’ll take a peek at Laura Jackson’s blog and comment to win a copy of her debut YA novel, Worth the Wait. Since it releases in February 2014, Laura is also throwing in a Starbucks gift card and some MaryKay lotion. After you leave a comment, be sure to click on …
As mentioned last week, the authors at HopeSprings Books are celebrating Advent with some mini-giveaways. Today, I’ll be giving away a copy of my tween novel, Hear No Evil. And just in case you’re thinking you don’t have any use for a tween novel, I’ve had several adults tell me the story pulled them in …
Today, Elizabeth Perry Maddrey is sharing a short Christmas story starring Matt and Laura, characters from her new book Joint Venture (just released!!). Visit her blog and comment for a chance to win a prize. And be sure to click on the Rafflecopter link for a chance to win the grand prize–a Kindle! Just in …
