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June 23, 2010

I'm on deadline

Captain's Log, Stardate 06.23.2010



In case any of you were wondering why I haven't posted regularly for the past month or two, I'm on deadline. My email Inbox has 800 messages, I haven't checked most of my email loops in forever, and my house has accumulated tumbleweeds of dog hair and cat-sized dust bunnies. (It was a choice between exercise and cleaning house, so I was selfish and chose me. :)



I've even reduced the number of days per week that I cook for Captain Caffeine, who has taken i...
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Published on June 23, 2010 11:14

June 22, 2010

Interview - THE WEIGHT OF SHADOWS by Alison Strobel

Captain's Log, Stardate 06.22.2010



The Weight of Shadows

by

Alison Strobel




In The Weight of Shadows, after a difficult childhood, Kim has built a successful life for herself ... but she'd leave it all if it meant being rid of the guilt she harbors over a tragic mistake she made years ago. When she meets Rick, she finds everything she needs---including a way to pay for her sins every time he hits her. Kim and Rick's new neighbor, Joshua, knows more than Kim realizes about Rick, but Joshua ...
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Published on June 22, 2010 17:00

Excerpt - MAID TO MATCH by Deeanne Gist

This week, the

Christian Fiction Blog Alliance

is introducing

Maid to Match Bethany House (June 1, 2010)

by Deeanne Gist





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



After a short career in elementary education, Deeanne Gist retired to raise her four children. Over the course of the next fifteen years, she ran a home accessory and antique business, became a member of the press, wrote freelance journalism for national publications such as People, Parents, Parenting, Family Fun, Houston Chronicle and O...
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Published on June 22, 2010 13:27

June 21, 2010

I'm crazy--I love running!

Captain's Log, Stardate 06.21.2010



Some of you may not be on Facebook or Twitter and may not yet have heard me gushing (ad nauseum) about my new hobby!



I have never been able to say that before I started the Jeff Galloway running program, but now I can really say I love running!


Before you call the Gotham Sanitarium, read this to let me explain why this is cool and doesn't make me feel like I'm going to have a heart attack.



I'm not expecting to convert (many) people, but I have been just ...
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Published on June 21, 2010 12:00

June 17, 2010

Excerpt - Ransome's Crossing by Kaye Dacus

Camy here: So most of you know I love Regency romances. Well this is a Christian Regency romance! Yes, NO GRAPHIC SEX! And a spiritual thread! You have to check out Kaye's Regencies from Harvest House!



Today's Wild Card author is:





Kaye Dacus





and the book:



Ransome's Crossing (The Ransome Trilogy)

Harvest House Publishers (June 1, 2010)

***Special thanks to Karri James of Harvest House Publishers for sending me a review copy.***



This romantic follow up to Ransome's Honor unfol...
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Published on June 17, 2010 06:00

June 16, 2010

Excerpt - Troubled Waters by Rachelle McCalla

Troubled Waters

by

Rachelle McCalla




He's working for the Coast Guard, but that's not Heath Gerlach's only mission. He's also an undercover FBI agent, and his target for investigation is his new partner, Tracie Crandall. With her blond hair and pretty blue eyes, Tracie looks sweet and innocent. But was she involved in her former partner's crimes? Tracie won't talk about it. Because she's guilty? Or because she's afraid to trust another partner? Just when Heath is sure he knows, a shocking r...
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Published on June 16, 2010 06:00

June 15, 2010

Excerpt - LOVE ON A DIME by Cara Lynn James

Camy here: Cara Lynn James is a fantastic author as well as a friend. She's one of the 15 Seekers at the Seekerville blog with me and we knew each other before we were published and helped pray each other to publication. This is her debut novel and I'm totally excited to be featuring it on my blog today! Go out and buy this book!



Today's Wild Card author is:





Cara Lynn James





and the book:





Love on a Dime



Thomas Nelson (June 1, 2010)



***Special thanks to Katie Bond of Thoma...
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Published on June 15, 2010 06:00

June 14, 2010

Sheep and Wool Festival!

I'm at the Girls, God, and the Good Life blog today about my weekend adventure!



Camy here, just back from the Estes Park Wool Mart! It's a sheep and wool festival held in Estes Park, Colorado, and I had a blast!


Click here to read the rest!

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Published on June 14, 2010 06:00

June 12, 2010

Excerpt - Her Abundant Joy by Lyn Cote



Final book in the Texas Star of Destiny series

Her Abundant Joy

by

Lyn Cote




Can a beautiful young widow find peace in the arms of a Texas Ranger?



In 1846, young widow Mariel Wolfe survived the grueling voyage from

Germany to start a new life in the "promised" land of Texas. Forced by

circumstances to become a servant, Mariel is now determined to quit a

harsh master. But how can a single woman face the frontier on her own?



Texas Ranger Carson Quinn is responsible for leading her party of...
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Published on June 12, 2010 12:01

June 11, 2010

Excerpt - SEEDS OF SUMMER by Deborah Vogts

Camy here: You absolutely need to read Deborah Vogts. Not only is she an incredibly sweet person, but her writing rocks! This is her second novel, so go pick up her first one, Snow Melts in Spring , right now!



This week, the



Christian Fiction Blog Alliance



is introducing



Seeds of Summer Zondervan (May 25, 2010)



by



Deborah Vogts





ABOUT THE AUTHOR:



A word from Deborah:



If you haven't guessed by now, the books I write are set in the country. I believe my most dedicated reader...
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Published on June 11, 2010 15:46