October 2010

Book Review: The Waiting

October 28, 2010

Welcome to Litfuse Publicity’s Blog Tour for The Waiting Synopsis: It is 1965. Since his parents were tragically killed in a buggy accident, Caleb “Cal” Zook has been running their dairy and farm, Beacon Hollow, as well as looking after his three younger brothers: Ben, Matthew, and Ephraim. Caleb, 30 years old, is married to Mary […]

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Book Review: The Mermaid’s Pendant

October 25, 2010

Welcome to Pump Up Your Book’s Virtual Book Tour for The Mermaid’s Pendant Synopsis: John Wilkerson is a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon who needs a break from dreary Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, so he takes advantage of the opportunity to work on a research project, as well as camp on the beach and explore Culebra, a […]

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Spooktacular Giveaway: $25 Amazon Gift Certificate

October 25, 2010

Welcome to Spooktacular! Halloween is almost here and to celebrate 88 blogs are participating in Spooktacular, hosted by Inspired Kathy at I am a Reader, Not a Writer! From now through Halloween night, October 31, 2010, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time), you are invited to enter to win a $25 Amazon gift certificate that will […]

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Book Review: A War of Her Own

October 23, 2010

Synopsis: Summer, 1943. World War II has generated a population boom in Orange, Texas where its shipbuilders have been pressed into action supplying ships for the war effort. Suddenly, a town nearly desiccated by the Great Depression is so prosperous that there is not enough housing available for the families who have flocked to the […]

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Guest Post and Giveaway: Talking About “The Perfect Family”

October 19, 2010

Today I am honored to welcome Kathryn Shay, author of The Perfect Family back to Colloquium! When I first read the book’s synopsis, because I am a civil rights attorney, I was very anxious to read it and see how Kathy would treat the subject matter. At that time, I was not aware of her […]

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Book Review: A Memory Between Us

October 18, 2010

Welcome to Litfuse Publicity’s Blog Tour for A Memory Between Us Synopsis: Lieutenant Penelope Ruth Doherty grew up on the mean streets of Chicago during the Depression. In 1932, when she was just twelve years old, her father suffered an on-the-job injury — a broken back — that ended his ability to work. Her mother’s meager […]

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Book Review: The Next Queen of Heaven

October 12, 2010

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour for The Next Queen of Heaven Synopsis: Mrs. Leontina Scales is a thrice-divorced mother of three teenagers residing in the little town of Thebes in late 1999. She is a member of Cliffs of Zion Radical Radiant Pentecostal Church which sits adjacent to and shares a parking lot with […]

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Book Review and Giveaway: Heart With Joy

October 10, 2010

Synopsis: Until now, Julian Hale’s life has been punctuated by routine … predictable, unremarkable. His relationship with his parents has been equally formulaic. His father, a registered nurse at a local hospital, goes to work, comes home, and largely ignores both Julian and his mother. Thus, Julian is much closer to his mother and spends […]

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Guest Post: How I Got My Novel Published

October 9, 2010

I always enjoy opening the cover of a book written by an author whose work I have never read before. The thrill of hearing a new voice, experiencing a unique writing style, or learning about a topic with which I have no familiarity never fades for me. So I happily accepted the invitation to receive and […]

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Guest Post and Giveaway: Coming of Age at Any Age

October 4, 2010

Today I am privileged to welcome author Eve Marie Mont to Colloquium! Eve’s debut novel, Free to a Good Home, has gotten excellent reviews and been warmly embraced by readers. You can read my review here. In addition to contributing a very special guest post, Eve has also graciously provided one autographed copy of Free […]

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Book Review: Free to a Good Home

October 3, 2010

Author Eve Marie Mont recently hosted a National Pet Adoption Month contest. She asked participants to relate either what they love about their pet(s) or sharing a pet adoption or rescue story. I entered the contest, hoping to win a copy of Free to a Good Home, Eve’s debut novel. Much to my shock, but […]

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Book Tour and Giveaway: Healing with Words — A Writer’s Cancer Journey

October 2, 2010

Because October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, author Diana M. Raab has embarked upon another virtual book tour in conjunction with WOW! Women on Writing. Healing with Words — A Writer’s Cancer Journey is a beautiful and inspiring compilation of the author’s experiences from the point that she was called to return for further […]

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