Hello from Colorado. Davalynn Spencer here, relishing the near-summer sunshine and welcoming author Cynthia L. Simmons today as she shares about her unique nonfiction release and how it could be a boon to parent-educators today. Cynthia, tell us a little about your book. Pursuing Gold: A History and Critical Thinking Curriculum goes with my mystery novel, Pursuing Gold. The book contains more historical information about the Civil War era and teaches critical thinking. It includes puzzles, activities, and deeper information on how money changed during the war between the states.
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A Chat with Author Kathleen Rouser
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing novelist Kathleen Rouser. Kathleen says she’s a fan of the Three C’s—cats, coffee, and chocolate. I’ll join that fan club. And I think you’ll enjoy what Kathleen has to share with us! Welcome, Kathleen! Please tell us about your novella, Flying into Love in the Love is in the Air anthology. Unable to say no when others need her, Talia Sampson took on her deceased aunt’s advice column and the care of her special needs niece. Then new veteran, Ben Tanner, shows up unexpected on her doorstep. Hurt many…
A Chat with Author Janet Perez Eckles
Greetings from Marti Pieper in springtime in Seneca, South Carolina, where we’re bonding in isolation as we recover from the recent tornado and remain on lockdown due to COVID-19! I’m grateful that, during our years in Florida, I bonded with today’s interview subject, my dear friend, Janet Perez Eckles. She’s a lovely lady with a unique story and message, and I know you’ll enjoy her interview! Welcome to the CAN blog, Janet! Please tell us about your book. Written in a friend-to-friend style, Simply Salsa explores the simplicity of living with joy. Each real-life episode illustrates the path to overcome…
A Chat with Author Randy Kay
Greetings from Sarah Sundin, sheltering-in-place in California! Today I have the honor of interviewing one of our newest members of the Christian Authors Network, Randy Kay! Welcome, Randy! Please tell us about your book, Dying to Meet Jesus. A child in trouble . . . financial stress . . . broken relationships . . . Is it possible to find God’s heart when barriers seem to stand in the way? We all face difficult times when we struggle just to keep looking up. For author Randy Kay, the challenge was extreme: He died. But at that juncture he met God and was restored to a life of…
A Chat with Author Tina Yeager
Greetings from Marti Pieper in #Senecastrong, South Carolina, where we’re persevering through the COVID-19 pandemic and recovering from a devastating tornado that hit the morning after Easter. I’m grateful our family and home are safe, and I’m also grateful for my personal and professional friendship with today’s interview subject, the fascinating author, speaker, life coach, and licensed counselor Tina Yeager. Welcome, Tina, to the CAN blog! Please tell us about your book. Beautiful Warrior: Finding Victory Over the Lies Formed Against You guides readers to overthrow shame, resentment, unresolved anger, bitterness, and unforgiveness. Embrace identity in Christ so you can embrace…
A Chat with Author Anne Greene
Greetings from Sarah Sundin, sheltering-in-place in California. While we’re all suffering a bit of cabin fever, how appropriate that I’m interviewing author Anne Greene, who takes you to exciting locations and times through her award-winning novels. Anne loves travel and history, and it shows in her writing! Anne, please tell us about your book, Shadow of the Dagger. Three people are murdered and one kidnapped to find the solution to a priceless treasure map. Nicole Phillips seeks to find her kidnapped brother, but whom can she trust? No one is who they appear to be. To…
A Chat with Author Sandra Orchard
Davalynn Spencer here, digging out from a Colorado spring snowstorm and gearing up for a weekend in the 70s. But in the midst of all this craziness, I’m pleased to introduce author Sandra Orchard and her latest book, Lass and Found. Sandra, give us a quick thumbnail of your new title. This is the fourth title in the multi-author series Scottish Bakery Mysteries about former college roommates, who reunite to open a bakery in Loch Mallaig, in Michigan’s UP, a place where the sound of bagpipes fill the air, kilts never go out of fashion, and mysteries surface with curious…
A Chat with Author Carla Hoch
Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Like all novelists, I get my characters in trouble. They get in fights. Sometimes knives or guns are involved. But like many novelists, the closest I’ve come to fighting is watching my sons’ karate lessons. Carla Hoch, on the other hand, is the real deal. She does Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and she does it well. And she teaches about fighting to novelists! I am super-excited to hear about Carla’s book, Fight Write: How to Write Believable Fight Scenes! Carla, please tell us about your book. Fight Write is designed to help writers with all facets of creating…
A Chat with Author Cheri Cowell
Greetings from Marti Pieper in looking-almost-like-spring Seneca, South Carolina! Today I have the pleasure of introducing another dear author friend to you on the CAN blog. Cheri Cowell, whom I first met through Word Weavers International, is not only a longtime friend but a multi-published author and, for the past several years, a publisher herself. In fact, a number of years ago, I first learned about CAN through some of her posts! Welcome, Cheri! Please tell us about your book. Do you ever feel insignificant or unseen? As if what you do or even who you are isn’t quite good…
A Chat with Author Tiffany Amber Stockton
Welcome, readers. Davalynn Spencer here, warming by the wood stove as I wait for spring to arrive in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Please join me in welcoming author Tiffany Amber Stockton who will tell us about her featured book for today, A Grand Design. Tiffany – thank you for joining us. Please give us the 50-word thumbnail for your book. When Alyssa Denham and her best friend embark on a getaway to Mackinac Island, they also agree to help Alyssa’s grandmother piece together an heirloom quilt. Their quest unlocks amazing insight into her grandmother’s life … and attracts the attention of…