tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77298878305310039892024-02-21T00:22:42.354-07:00. . . Stephanie's Book Reviews & Author Interviews . . .Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-36959318978936342222014-12-01T12:51:00.001-07:002014-12-01T12:51:16.915-07:00"I am a Reader" $300 Holiday Cash Giveaway!!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How fun is this? Love to read? You should be following the "I Am A Reader" blog - and now they are giving away $300 in Paypal cash - here's the details and the link: </span><br />
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Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via Paypal. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by Rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author, bloggers and publishers on the sponsor list. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW</span>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-61191306196003049612014-09-25T08:12:00.000-07:002014-09-25T08:14:21.670-07:00The Watchers Series ~ Book One: "Knight of Light" by Deirdra Eden
Do you love adventure? Fantasy? Medieval England? Fairies? Witches? Pixies? Demons? Mystical creatures with unique personalities; some fun, others dangerous? Just to name a few of the character types you will run into in "Knight of Light" by Deirdra Eden, Book One of The Watchers Series.
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This is an exciting tale of an orphan girl, Auriella. "She's not a witch; she's not human either. She's something much more powerful." And Book One, "Kinght of Light," leads you on an adventurous journey of self discovery, with Auriella, to learn who she actually is; someone who has the power to change this world. Don't miss this middle grade/young adult book that encourages the reader to be have courage and be strong. It is fast-paced and a quick and entertaining read; newly released and already a bestseller.
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<i><span >The Watchers Book 1: Knight of Light</span></i></div>
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In England, 1270 A.D., Auriella (pronounced yurr-ee-ella) flees her village after being accused of witchcraft. Pursued by nightmarish creatures, she struggles to accept the truth about her humanity.
Filled with fairies, dwarves, pixies, dragons, demons, and monsters, <i>Knight of Light</i> is an enthralling tale that will capture the imaginations of readers young and old.<br />
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<i>The Watchers Series</i> has been described as <i>Braveheart</i> meets <i>Supernatural</i>.
The mythology for the series is based on many theological texts from dozens of sects with correlating themes. Ancient writings include <i>The Dead Sea Scrolls</i>, <i>The Traditional Apocrypha</i>, <i>The Pearl of Great Price</i>, and <i>The Kabbalah</i>. <br />
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“The Watchers” are supernatural beings in human form whose duty it is to protect and guard mankind from the armies of darkness.
Unfortunately, as the <i>Book of Enoch</i> mentions, some of these Watchers go bad. Although the mythology is based on these texts, Deirdra Eden’s <i>The Watchers Series </i>is written in a traditional fairytale style with a young girl’s discovery of incredible, but dangerous powers within herself, a cast of humorous side-kicks, a quest for greater self-discovery and purpose, and villains of epic proportions<br />
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<a href="http://amzn.com/0996015809" target="_blank">Amazon</a> <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/knight-of-light-deirdra-eden/1120264372?ean=2940150398825" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWatchersSeries" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KnightessHope" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/DeirdraEden/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> <a href="http://www.wattpad.com/story/17650871-the-watchers-book-1-knight-of-light" target="_blank">Wattpad</a> <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/deirdraeden" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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<b>About the Author</b></div>
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<i>"My goal in writing is to saturate my books with intrigue, mystery, romance, and plot twists that will keep my readers in suspense. I want to see fingerprints on the front and back covers where readers have gripped the novel with white knuckles!
Aside from writing, I enjoy jousting in arenas, planning invasions, horseback riding through open meadows, swimming in the ocean, hiking up mountains, camping in cool shady woods, climbing trees barefoot, and going on adventures."</i><br />
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Find Deirdra Eden and <i>The Watchers Series</i> online on <a href="http://amzn.com/0996015809" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://knightess.com/" target="_blank">Deirdra's website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWatchersSeries" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/KnightessHope" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/DeirdraEden/" target="_blank">Goodreads</a>, <a href="http://www.wattpad.com/story/17650871-the-watchers-book-1-knight-of-light" target="_blank">Wattpad</a>, and <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/deirdraeden" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.<br />
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<br />Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-46942192098982680862014-07-17T10:51:00.000-07:002014-07-17T10:59:05.832-07:00"Elias of Elderberry" by Theresa Sneed<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzLhX5SSxRkq_o2JrYMnmoS88SLieD8GNC1XbV5bOcoLapIZaSE0sXxzGg5MM3e8NrkZi6QQ-_Xlyiyj_ntp8AW-HMmcCWVAxrOjYYvSI8w2VqiuQ_mzOqd7PjSjkAzHqbYqjzK5jjVBa/s1600/T.+Sneed+Cover+Image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzLhX5SSxRkq_o2JrYMnmoS88SLieD8GNC1XbV5bOcoLapIZaSE0sXxzGg5MM3e8NrkZi6QQ-_Xlyiyj_ntp8AW-HMmcCWVAxrOjYYvSI8w2VqiuQ_mzOqd7PjSjkAzHqbYqjzK5jjVBa/s1600/T.+Sneed+Cover+Image.jpg" height="400" width="271" /></a> It is my pleasure to introduce you to Theresa Sneed's newest book, "Elias of Elderberry." <br />
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Theresa Sneed is a master storyteller. Her fantasies are always entertaining. She creates thought-provoking tales of wonder, intrigue, engaging characters and endless possibilities. "Elias of Elderberry" is no exception.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some cool things to know about the author, Theresa Sneed</span></i><i>: </i></span></span></span></b><br />
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Theresa grew up in the woodlands of Maine and spent most of
her time climbing trees and looking for snakes under rocks. She has a wealth of childhood experiences from which she creates her magical
stories. As a mother of six, a grandmother of five, and an elementary school
teacher, she enjoys weaving moments of wonder and reflection.</div>
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Theresa graduated cum laude with a BA in education and has
written award-winning poetry and stories. Her No Angel series has received
excellent reviews from her readers as well as claiming two Whitney finalists’
spots. Theresa enjoys reading and writing fantasy, romance, and suspense. </div>
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To learn more about Theresa, visit her website: <a href="http://www.theresasneed.com/" target="_blank">www.theresasneed.com</a>. She loves hearing from her readers and may be
contacted through her website.</div>
<span style="color: blue;"><i><br /></i></span>
<span style="color: blue;"><i>This book is hard to put down. Do yourself a favor and put it on your summer reading list!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**** GIVEAWAY ****</span></span><br />
<a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/3300062/" target="_blank">Rafflecopter Giveaway </a><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Here are a couple of enticing EXCERPTS:</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Excerpt #1</b></div>
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He snatched the
pouch up. The drama department was at the end of the hallway. Elias grinned. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dang!</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">That boy is good! He really had me going there! </i>“Hey, Mr. Arnold!”
Elias stuck his head into the office. </div>
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“Yes, Elias?”
Mr. Arnold’s beady eyes peered at him over half moon spectacles that looked as
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“Yeah well, just
wanted to congratulate you on whatever it is you guys are working on. Whoever
that boy was with the pouch—” He held it up. “Well, he’s pretty convincing—good
job!”</div>
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Mr. Arnold
looked at him like he didn’t know what he was talking about. </div>
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“You
know—Ooooo-OOoo.” Elias made a ghostly sound and wiggled his fingers in the
air. “He looked pretty freaky, sir.”</div>
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Mr. Arnold
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have no idea what you’re talking about, Elias—none whatsoever.”</div>
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“Huh.” Elias
turned the pouch over in his hands. “Yeah, well, okay.” He thanked him and went
back into the hallway. </div>
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Who was that
boy? If he hadn’t been part of any theater production at the school—what kind
of performance was he in? He nodded as he remembered the white cord tugging at
the boy—great special effects. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Destroy them</i>,
the boy had said. Elias shrugged. His gaze fell to the pouch. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">What was in it? </i>He started to open it,
but thought better and glanced around for a more secluded place to explore its
contents.</div>
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What better
place than the boy’s bathroom? He slipped through the door and then into an
empty stall. He studied the brown leather bag holding it closer to his face.
The gold band that ran diagonally up its sides was made to look like a
snake—its diamond-shaped head brandishing two tiny, red jewels. Elias brushed
his fingers over the thin band and a wisp of smoke rose from it. He coughed and
swept his hand through the gray mist—<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">must
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All of a sudden,
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zit-face! I know you’re in here!”</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Oh crap</i>. Of all the places for Brute to
find him—defenseless—with no one to stop the Brute from beating him senseless,
or even to identify Elias’ lifeless body later. He rolled his eyes. Okay, that
was a bit melodramatic. He’d been hanging around his foster sister, Lizzie too
long. Drama was her thing—not his.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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The stall doors
slammed against their hinges one by one—closer and closer. He let out a groan,
as he saw Brute’s size twelve shoes in front of the stall next to his. He
swallowed hard and breathed out slow. “I wish I was home.” A warm buzz came
from the pouch, and he glanced down as it came to life—casting an eerie glow
against the stall door. Then all at once, a steely flash of red light cruelly
stung his skin, deep into his sinewy flesh, as a powerful force twisted him
through an opening—a thin slit in the air.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Excerpt #2</b></div>
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He pressed his
head back against the pillow. So, this was what crazy felt like. He grimaced,
knowing that he was not crazy, but not having any good explanation for what was
happening to him. Suddenly, something nuzzled the crick of his neck.</div>
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“Cut it out,
Ilzar.” It let out a tiny bawl, almost like a cough, and Elias turned his head
expecting to see Ilzar. He jumped backward, nearly falling off the bed. “YIKES!”
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A miniature,
baby dragon the color of the sky sat on his pillow teetering back and forth as
if it hadn’t quite got its bearings.</div>
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“Oh, my gosh,
oh, my gosh, oh, my gosh!” Elias leaped from his bed and stared at the small,
sapphire colored dragon. It coughed again and a tiny blue cloud of smoke came
from its throat.</div>
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Elias’ mouth
dropped open. Was this real? The dragon hopped off the pillow and came to the
edge of the bed. It looked up at him with doleful eyes, coughed, than bawled
again—like it was hungry. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Elias’ eyes
widened. What did dragons eat—other than villages of people?</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Other books by
Theresa Sneed</b></div>
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Her "No Angel" Series (not completed yet, watch for at
least 3 or 4 more books in this series)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Links:</b> </div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005IRY8LM">http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005IRY8LM</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5131290.Theresa_Sneed?from_search=true">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5131290.Theresa_Sneed?from_search=true</a></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.theresasneed.com/">http://www.theresasneed.com/</a></span></div>
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</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://twitter.com/TheresaSneed">https://twitter.com/TheresaSneed</a></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheresaMSneed">https://www.facebook.com/TheresaMSneed</a></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><a href="http://stephaniereadthat.blogspot.com/">http://stephaniereadthat.blogspot.com/</a></span></span></div>
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Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-69915226267540860652013-08-22T05:00:00.000-07:002013-08-22T16:21:37.253-07:00"A Change of Plans" Audio Book Giveaway Blog Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Donna K. Weaver is so excited about her audio book that she and her publisher are doing a give-away</span>.
<a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/e2f8dd0/" id="rc-e2f8dd0" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a>
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<![endif]-->Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-15367654878166209082013-08-04T21:35:00.000-07:002013-08-05T02:24:51.496-07:00Marked for Death, Separated by War ~ true story of the Famgamou family of West Africa <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="bold-text">"<a href="http://cedarfort.com/god-doesn-t-write-with-a-pen-marked-for-death-separated-by-war-overcoming-tragedies-through-undaunted-faith-and-mighty-miracles.html#.Ufwju1NH95s" target="_blank">GOD DOESN'T WRITE WITH A PEN: A True Story of Undaunted Faith and Mighty Miracles</a>," published by Cedar Fort, ($14.99, 224 pages), written by</span><a href="http://www.christilynnpauline.com/" target="_blank"> Christi Lynn Pauline</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"...During the mid-1990s, Guinea-Bissau, West Africa, was a war-torn and
turbulent country. Belma Fangamou was seeking peaceful means to bring
about resolution, but he was falsely accused of helping the rebel cause.
Soldiers invaded his pharmacy, killed his employee and he narrowly
escaped with his life. Fangamou knew he would endanger his family if he
returned home, so he headed to the border by foot, praying family
members would be safe. They weren’t...."</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/contentimagetall/1182662/1182662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="content-image" height="320" src="http://www.deseretnews.com/images/article/contentimagetall/1182662/1182662.jpg" width="213" /></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This is the most amazing true story of a family who went to hell and back simply trying to keep their family together and serve God in a time of civil war and upheaval in their native land of West Africa. The above paragraph is an excerpt from a book review I wrote for Deseret News ~ you can read it in it's entirety here: </span><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865584032/Book-review-True-story-of-West-African-familys-escape-from-terror.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">True story of West African family's escape</span> <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">from terror</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I HIGHLY recommend this book! It is extremely well-written and gripping; hard to put down.I look forward to more books from Christi Lynn Pauline. Nicely done!</span><br />
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<br />Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-53291870600938836442012-12-04T05:20:00.000-07:002012-12-11T04:22:40.712-07:00CONTEST for a free copy of "Checkin' it Twice & Other Heartwarming Holiday Tales" ~ PLUS A BOOK REIVEW<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Anyone who knows me is
well aware that I am a push-over for a good Christmas story and/or
movie. So I was thrilled to find this little book full of stories by
various authors. An anthology is so nice during this time of year
because you can finish a story in one reading and pick the book up the
following day and enjoy an entirely different story.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Checkin' it Twice &
Other Heartwarming Holiday Tales" has 16 award-winning stories just in
time for the Christmas holidays. The stories are the outcome of LDS
Publisher's 2010 and 2011 Christmas Story Contest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Follow Savanna, a young
mother, whose children help her find a merry Christmas despite the
financial difficulties her family is experiencing in "Christmas Gifts
from Jesus" by Kasey Eyre.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Broken Things" by Angie
Lofthouse reminds us that forgiveness is the greatest gift of all. It
gave me chills as I read the last few lines.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And "With Wondering Awe"
by Jennifer Carson Shelton we watch the transformation of a distraught
young teen who finds healing through service to honor her younger sister
who passed away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And that's just three examples - get the book to read them all!! Enjoy!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can find out about the book, about the authors and this year's contest at the blog: <a href="http://www.checkinittwice.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"Checkin' it Twice" - blog</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plus you can even read short samples of the stories!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">P</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">urchase the paperback copy here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Checkin-Twice-Other-Heartwarming-Holiday/dp/1931858241/ref=tmm_pap_title_0" target="_blank">Amazon - paperback of "Checkin' it Twice"</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you want a Kindle copy, go here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Checkin-Twice-Heartwarming-Holiday-ebook/dp/B009XW6AY6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0" target="_blank">Amazon - Kindle of Checkin' it Twice</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">AND ... AND .... if you buy the PRINT copy BEFORE Dec. 15th, there are some cool bonuses in store for you. Check that out here: <a href="http://www.checkinittwice.blogspot.com/p/the-bonuses.html" target="_blank">Print copy bonuses - ends Dec. 15, 2012</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One more thing - FREE COPY of "Checkin' it Twice" CONTEST ~ </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you
want to enter to get a free e-book copy of the book - just comment on
this blog AND become a follower to this blog (if you aren't already).
Then, on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 9am there will be a random drawing I'll reveal a lucky
winner from among those who qualify. Cheers!!! </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cheers!!! </span>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-43363185986094541342011-07-16T09:23:00.000-07:002011-07-16T09:23:09.535-07:00Desert Night Shift: A Pack Rat Story<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKrfZVdafeOVPr7VlBUIhcCHbtHmAZFEsSDF5iHlhVSEb8XkS3PT1s5kHJr1bpeU42X9yErmNW3brULx7LmJ4X6gMHG88b5_r8mowd_uootP8P9Z8LUdgMZ9qAG51fyVEpirSVfIYPbk/s1600/Desert+Night+Shift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkUKrfZVdafeOVPr7VlBUIhcCHbtHmAZFEsSDF5iHlhVSEb8XkS3PT1s5kHJr1bpeU42X9yErmNW3brULx7LmJ4X6gMHG88b5_r8mowd_uootP8P9Z8LUdgMZ9qAG51fyVEpirSVfIYPbk/s200/Desert+Night+Shift.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></b></i></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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Even as an adult, I LOVE LOVE LOVE any book by Conrad J. Storad. I am particularly partial to this one, because ... (true confession alert) "Hello, my name is Stephanie and I am a pack rat," just like "Penny Pack Rat." This delightful tale takes place in the Sonoran Desert. It's nighttime and Penny has her backpack on and is in search of a silver spoon for her Grandma.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Told entirely in verse, we follow Penny as she tries to fulfill her nana's wish of owning a silver spoon. Penny braves the dangers of the night; snakes, coyotes and more. Hence, the title: <i>Desert Night Shift</i>.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>"Oh, desert days are bright and hot,</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Swift, hungry creatures rule,</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>But every little pack rat learns</i></span><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>That night shift work is cool!"</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Although this is written with children in mind, I love Storad's charming approach to desert animals. The illustrations by Nathaniel P. Jensen are vibrant and endearing. At the end of each of Storad's books you can find a page of "Words to Learn" and facts about the animal hero of the book. Conrad Storad specializes in creating science books for children that make learning fun. In 2001 he was awarded the Arizona Library Association's Judy Goddard Award as Arizona's Children's Author of the Year.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-GIFSOVFFHsYALeUxBXR7rnZmaVxf8yI7qbV7jk0b13WBCQN0vsq2zMyYcElTygNSKn7Rzl6wbQAIsGoTB2jlyiQd6xRCpgkOFukrU5kCaSMXtu9HWwV7vqD5NBc6tf0YVTvmKCPG_hA/s1600/Conrad+Storad+%2526+Me+-+won+a+book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF-GIFSOVFFHsYALeUxBXR7rnZmaVxf8yI7qbV7jk0b13WBCQN0vsq2zMyYcElTygNSKn7Rzl6wbQAIsGoTB2jlyiQd6xRCpgkOFukrU5kCaSMXtu9HWwV7vqD5NBc6tf0YVTvmKCPG_hA/s200/Conrad+Storad+%2526+Me+-+won+a+book.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm also partial to this book because I won my autographed copy while attending a writers workshop Conrad was teaching at this year's American Night Writers Association Annual Conference in February. (As far as ANWA and Conrad Storad are concerned, I'm quick to remind people that I "discovered" him over at ASU when I was searching for guest presenters for one of our workshops a number of years ago. This year was the third time that Conrad instructed aspiring children's writers at one of our conferences. Personally, I can't get enough of the wealth of knowledge he has to offer.<br />
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Storad is the author of more than 30 science and nature books for children and young adults. Just reading the titles of his books gives you a clue how fun they are. Here are a few: </span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><ul style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <i>Life in the Slow Lane; A Desert Tortoise Tale </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> Don't Call Me Pig! A Javelina Story </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> Lizards for Lunch: A Roadrunner's Tale </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i> Don't Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story</i> </span></li>
</ul><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">He also has some great books that explain</span> scientific information on an elementary level - I used to use his books in my classroom when I taught in grades 1-4: Earth's Crust, The Circulatory System, Hippos, Piranhas, Fossil Fuels and more.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, if you have kids or grandkids that you want to read something fun and educational to this summer, head over to the library or bookstore and get ANYTHING by Conrad J. Storad - you won't be sorry. Here's his website: </span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://conradstorad.com/">Conrad J. Storad</a> ~ oh, and tell him I sent you!</span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span id="btAsinTitle"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-11302534893113114052011-06-21T10:52:00.000-07:002011-06-21T10:52:02.120-07:00Think you are ready for retirement? Check out this book BEFORE you retire<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Hey, Friends - as always, I'm too busy for my own good - so, for now - here's the link to the review I did on a great little book about getting along as a couple 24/7 once you retire. Good food for thought. I hope to get back to this with a review and author interview for this site SOON. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here's the link: </span><a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705374722/Book-offers-useful-tips-to-enjoyable-and-profitable-retirement.html" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Too Much Togetherness: Surviving Retirement as a Couple</a>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-22306570920812632242011-05-21T20:45:00.000-07:002011-05-21T20:45:57.395-07:00Your Pinkie is More Powerful Than Your Thumb<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Check out my recent book review on a book that</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> dispenses more than 300 facts you never thought to wonder about ~ click here:</span> <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705373068/Book-dispenses-more-than-300-facts-you-never-thought-to-wonder-about.html" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Book Review on Deseret News - Pinkie Stronger Than Your Thumb</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Would LOVE it if you left a comment in the "Comment Section" ~ Thanks!</span>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-58931512104228389572011-03-28T11:00:00.006-07:002011-07-16T10:11:40.213-07:00Book Review - The Waterfall Concept: A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjyXcOxTUUatEDy0a3-vIyGnv5FR3zre1OlvY5PIxO9FG_QrIVQUDknWjdFRZ8UBQphyaePsiD29QFqBIIP7AT6TBdQQApz3tV-NbfbvshC-IX2M8_YC4ixVbRujbBz9GxaCk6jYlbI-k/s1600/The+Waterfall+Concept.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjyXcOxTUUatEDy0a3-vIyGnv5FR3zre1OlvY5PIxO9FG_QrIVQUDknWjdFRZ8UBQphyaePsiD29QFqBIIP7AT6TBdQQApz3tV-NbfbvshC-IX2M8_YC4ixVbRujbBz9GxaCk6jYlbI-k/s320/The+Waterfall+Concept.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I recently read and reviewed a remarkable book by Roger Stark called <i>The Waterfall Concept: A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is the review I wrote that was published by MoromonTimes.com (which is now part of "Deseret News" so you can't find the original article online anymore, but I give it to you here):</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roger Stark's own journey of recovery gave him the desire to become an addiction counselor. Now he shows others the way to healing through one-on-one counseling, at recovery retreats and in his new book, "The Waterfall Concept: A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery."</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stark uses the analogy of a waterfall and the safety assured when one is far upstream, away from the edge and the imminent danger associated with venturing too close to the falls. He carefully outlines the path to recovery step by step, phase by phase, using case studies of both setbacks and triumphs as people navigate their way to a better and safer place.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Regardless of the type of addiction a person experiences, they will find encouragement, understanding, hope and, indeed, a blueprint for recovery in "The Waterfall Concept."</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“Whether the struggle is drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography or any other sexual addiction, it is all covered in this book," Stark said. "It is written with the understanding that only an addict/clinician can have. It is the book I wish had been given to me the day I realized I was in fact an addict.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"The Waterfall Concept" is written from an LDS theological standpoint. This perspective, while useful for any individual, holds added value for church members who are addicts, their loved ones, bishops and LDS clinicians. Each will find specific tools that are helpful in achieving peace and progress in a difficult journey. Based on the well-known 12-step program, Stark makes the process even more accessible, offering a “toolbox” filled with skills useful for anyone. Even those who don’t see their behaviors as addictive can use his techniques of looking away, healthy self-talk, mood changers, jump-back behaviors and more to guide them to a happier, more productive life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Simply abstaining from addictive behavior is not the same as recovery, Stark said. He teaches people to become “ridiculously accountable” and that “humility is the gateway to recovery.” He provides benchmarks that help the addict and their loved ones recognize the progress that is being made. As addicts learn to avoid the pull of the waterfall and enter the waters of recovery, Stark gently reminds them the “Mighty Change of Heart” they seek is found at the feet of the Savior.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"The Waterfall Concept" offers hope to families as they come to understand and make sense of the addictive behaviors of their loved ones. He provides suggestions for regaining trust, coping skills and self-care techniques to help secure results as people move into the maintenance phase and beyond. The author points out that people quit their addictive behaviors again and again but struggle with “staying quit.” The blueprint outlined in his book may provide the exact blend of help and skills that addicts – especially LDS addicts – need to “stay quit.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">More information can be found at <a href="http://www.waterfallconcept.org/" target="_blank">www.waterfallconcept.org</a><i> </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Stephanie Abney is a retired teacher and freelance writer. She and her husband, Jim, live in Mesa, Ariz. They have five children and 17 grandchildren.</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span></i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tristi has been giving away very cool stuff all month but you can still join in the fun today and tomorrow and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing. ~ check out the details at her blog: <a href="http://tristipinkston.blogspot.com/">Tristi Pinkston, LDS Author</a> and you can participate in her "Month of Miracles" </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just read her blog for instructions on how to enter. Just have to do a few "tasks" - like follow her blog, which is easily done. In fact, you should follow both of their blogs (and this one too, please - the new year <i>WILL</i> bring the promised book reviews from me, including these two books, hopefully ... eventually). </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Then head over to Sarah Eden's blog and watch her very cool book trailer for </span><i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Kiss of a Stranger</i><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> and you can read the details of how to enter her contest. </span><a href="http://www.sarahmeden.com/2010/12/walkabout-wednesday-win-fabulous-prize.html" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sarah M. Eden</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I hope you have a wonderful New Year Celebration and that many blessings await you in 2011</span><br />
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<br style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" />Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-68356529235722097552010-12-21T10:06:00.001-07:002010-12-21T10:12:29.607-07:00Check out the first 5 chapters of a fabulous new book!!<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></span></h3><div class="post-header"></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Laurie has generously posted the first five chapters of <i>Oh, Say Can You See?</i> at the link below. Even though this wonderful book is part of a series, you can enjoy it as a "stand-alone" historical novel as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This will give you a taste before you buy it!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.laurielclewis.com/events.html" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Read the first 5 chapters here:</a></span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQYHvfQeZvE">Watch the book trailer here:</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5b60hp4AgN33pszCKlkz5fXSCik6f-KXRCaTdB00mGlbPDE1rbqhiFYWeYpXKWYvBX6z_0ELripAzRxm4TbIM6-Eg303fEFaQNL5dUZbS7SrdskTCkUtu-xedZXqNMZI8aTFLb_dCizqx/s1600/Oh+Say+Can+You+See+book.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5b60hp4AgN33pszCKlkz5fXSCik6f-KXRCaTdB00mGlbPDE1rbqhiFYWeYpXKWYvBX6z_0ELripAzRxm4TbIM6-Eg303fEFaQNL5dUZbS7SrdskTCkUtu-xedZXqNMZI8aTFLb_dCizqx/s200/Oh+Say+Can+You+See+book.jpg" width="133" /></a></div>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-38753060592221322792010-12-17T06:00:00.002-07:002010-12-17T06:00:06.912-07:00"Oh Say Can You See?" Blog Tour - Slight Change of Plans<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wow - how <i>NOT</i> to get started with a NEW book review blog! Today I was scheduled to post a review of L.C. Lewis' new book, <i>Oh Say Can You See?</i> (a stand alone historical novel, as well as the 4th in her series <u>Free Men and Dreamers</u>). However, life sometimes has other plans. I'll spare you details (everyone is fine, just got an unexpected monkey wrench thrown at me) but I won't be posting that review today - Laurie Lewis graciously suggested I post it later so check back BUT in the meantime, you should just buy it anyway - in time for Christmas - because it's fabulous!</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You can also expect a review on <i>The Waterfall Concept</i> soon - am waiting to find out about "First Rights" to another place that will be publishing my review before I can proceed. So, guess most ventures start out with a few surprises, but stay tuned, I have lots to share with you ... soon. Become a follower!! Thanks and I'll "see" ya' later.</div>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-30640955607906780152010-12-13T07:10:00.000-07:002010-12-17T07:55:02.927-07:00An Angel on Main Street<a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=7729887830531003989&postID=3064095560790678015" name="1991980555774998227" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></a> <br />
<h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://stephaniesaysso.blogspot.com/2009/11/book-review-angel-on-main-street.html">BOOK REVIEW: An Angel on Main Street</a></span></h3><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi09FcDH7Uas4YvxWhNT05PKSW8zjwWwahTvWyymc5k37jmqzxbRTYHFJbMM1WDje-MZAPFrbc7PFPR26Y-U4a-8wdBh-Bxzf1kENvzxrMh_aPe1w9Mtkpep11gz27mdPSCxjJkwPOJ4FDI/s1600/Angel+on+Main+Street.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408868853784609762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi09FcDH7Uas4YvxWhNT05PKSW8zjwWwahTvWyymc5k37jmqzxbRTYHFJbMM1WDje-MZAPFrbc7PFPR26Y-U4a-8wdBh-Bxzf1kENvzxrMh_aPe1w9Mtkpep11gz27mdPSCxjJkwPOJ4FDI/s200/Angel+on+Main+Street.jpg" style="height: 200px; width: 133px;" /></a><br />
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(re-posted from 11/27/09 at "StephanieSaysSo.blogspot.com")</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you add only one Christmas book to your collection this year, you need to add <span style="font-style: italic;">An Angel on Main Street</span> by Kathi Oram Peterson. If you know anything about me, you know I have a bazillion books, poems, stories and movies about Christmas. I love a good Christmas story and this one really fits the bill. It is such a pleasurable and satisfying read. <br />
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I was instantly drawn into the story with Kathi's delightful first-person narrative told from the viewpoint of schoolboy, Micah Connors. He and his widowed mother and his little sister moved to Bolton, Idaho to get a fresh start. Micah promised to behave and as the “head of the house” since his father died in the Korean War, he desperately wants to help out and please his mother. However, a series of circumstantial events has him constantly in the path of the Sheriff, Garth Anderson. <br />
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Micah is suspicious of the Sheriff’s interest in his family. He is also preoccupied trying to uncover the secret of the mysterious wooden structure that suddenly appeared in the center of town. Micah thinks it looks like a stable and his little sister, Annie, who is very ill, thinks it holds the key to a miracle that could make her well again. She is sure angels are building it, but Micah gave up on angels and help from his Heavenly Father long ago. Each day Annie grows worse and each day the town awakens to a new addition; animals, shepherds and more. A few days before Christmas Micah has convinced himself if he can discover the baby Jesus before He is placed in the manger and bring Him to Annie to hold, she will not die. It’s up to him. Little does he know the many hands that are waiting to assist him in his quest. Yes, there must be an angel on Main Street.<br />
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Congratulations to Kathi Oram Peterson for crafting such a delightful story. I couldn’t put it down. You can view a trailer of her book on YouTube at: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrKWOhKY9k">An Angel on Main Street Book Trailer</a></span><br />
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You can purchase this wonderful Christmas story at: <a href="http://www.seagullbook.com/">Seagull Book - Search by title</a> or at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Main-Street-Kathi-Peterson/dp/1598117211/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1292327960&sr=1-1">Amazon.com - Angel on Main Street</a></span><br />
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It’s time to turn on the Christmas music, break out the hot cocoa and settle down with a good book. I suggest <span style="font-style: italic;">An Angel on Main Street</span>! Enjoy!! </span></div>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-63193042278646752112010-12-13T07:08:00.001-07:002010-12-14T07:09:41.745-07:00A Mighty Heart by Mariane Pearl<div style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I<span style="font-size: small;"> finished <i>A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life And Death Of My Husband, Danny Pearl</i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolb4adoHCBXM_1tup5tMQSwS_HiyGVVP4nhxLoCgi4y2AHk7Gl4FL8-RKCfQ3OQdU_g52IgtG3TM0n7j9TtoxGNtS9mxdcYhSGEtanqnoeeLS9vkuyiVe5NFz1iXHzwQt3yqAY-q-05AF/s1600-h/A+Mighty+Heart.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313014709114626770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolb4adoHCBXM_1tup5tMQSwS_HiyGVVP4nhxLoCgi4y2AHk7Gl4FL8-RKCfQ3OQdU_g52IgtG3TM0n7j9TtoxGNtS9mxdcYhSGEtanqnoeeLS9vkuyiVe5NFz1iXHzwQt3yqAY-q-05AF/s200/A+Mighty+Heart.jpg" style="float: right; height: 119px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 80px;" /></a></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><br />
by Mariane Pearl the other day (reprinted from "StephanieSaysSo" blog 3/14/09). In some ways it reminds me of <i>Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time</i> by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Both take place mostly in Pakistan and both are so powerful that you reflect on them for days and even weeks to come. Both have some rough language but it was nearly transparent to me as the heart-wrenching frustrations in each story resulting in such words were so overwhelming that I hardly noticed the harsh and sometimes foul words, normally foreign to me. (And in both cases, I listened to the book on CD driving to and from work over the course of a couple of weeks. I still consider them books that I "read").</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I remember when this occurred as the world held it's breath for five long weeks, sending up prayers in many languages for Danny's safe return. He was a reporter and the South Asia Bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal. Danny put himself in harm's way to shed some light to the side of the news that might bring about world understanding. Instead, in this instance, it brought a type of horror that proved to be both universal and yet painfully personal for his wife, Mariane, who was pregnant with their first child, a son. <br />
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On January 23, 2002, on his way to what he thought was an interview at a village restaurant in Karachi, Pearl was kidnapped by the militant group, "The National Movement for the Restoration of Pakistani Sovereignty." This group claimed Danny (of Jewish heritage and an American) was a CIA agent. Before he left for the interview, he told Mariane that he might be late for dinner. He never returned.<br />
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Mariane's riveting account of realizing her husband was missing and working to help the authorities piece it all together, leading up to Danny's eventual and brutal murder will leave you forever changed. Mariane is also an award-winning journalist and shares a very detailed step-by-step account of what took place. Surprisingly, interwoven throughout every page of the book, is a love story so intimate, intense and tender that you'll find often yourself smiling and feeling very privileged to "know" these remarkable people, including those surrounding Mariane during this difficult time ... each with their own "mighty heart."<br />
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The book on CD is read by Mariane. You really need to concentrate to understand her as she was born of an Afro-Chinese-Cuban mother and Dutch-Jewish father in France. She is a practicing Buddist. Mariane was raised in Paris and has a very unique accent. It's a good thing that you have to listen so carefully as you want to catch every detail and no one else would ever be able to tell the story as she does. It's a story I shall not soon forget. It makes you grateful and also sad but leaves you in awe of the courage of so many of our brothers and sisters half-way around the world, especially Mariane, whose heart is every bit as mighty as her husband's.</span></div>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7729887830531003989.post-28291752918344501942010-12-13T07:01:00.000-07:002010-12-17T07:53:54.159-07:00Singleness of Purpose - A blog just for BOOKS!<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">Hey, fellow book-lovers ~</span><br />
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I decided I'm so random and eclectic that maybe I could create the appearance of being organized by at least keeping my blogs on topic (somewhat, anyway). This blog will focus on books that I read and review, either at the request of an author and/or their publisher OR by my own choosing ... as well as a place where I can post author interviews. </span><br />
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Now, anyone who has been to my house knows that I OWN THOUSANDS of books (that's no misprint). But I'm in good company, Thomas Jefferson owned thousands of books as did many of my other heroes. Sadly, some are just boxed away. Clearly, I can't begin to post a review of every book I have ever read (or even the ones I'm reading these days), BUT I hope to post reviews on most of the books I read currently from this point on. As time and interest (MY interest) allow, I may post reviews on books I've read previously.<br />
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As the "disclaimer" I posted explains: </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"> Some of the books I review are given to me by the author or the publisher, some I have purchased myself, some I get at the library. All books, regardless of how I came to read them, get my honest opinion. Just thought you might like to know.</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> I also reserve the right to simply not post a review if I think the book is not worthy of your time because I respect your time and sensibilities and I do not want to discourage a new author whose work needs some polish before we suggest it to others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"> I'm going to start out by re-posting a book review I did on my personal blog in March of 2009: <i>A Mighty Heart: The Brave Life And Death Of My Husband, Danny Pearl</i> by Mariane Pearl ~ it's one I really liked and it's already written up! This way I can get the blog up and running.<br />
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Then I'll post the Christmas one I did LAST year and the next one you will see is going to be brand new - I've got three I'm reviewing right away. I hope you enjoy them! And feel free to become a "follower." :)</span>Stephanie Abneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01120023740478895429noreply@blogger.com4