The Story Behind the Story of. . . A Pink Lady Thanksgiving

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It’s 1879, and the Oregon Trail is still ferrying emigrants west to California, Oregon, and Washington. Hundreds of covered wagon trains with thousands of people every year, all searching for something better than they left behind. The first book, Kate, is a tale of adventure and love filled with secrets, threats, and narrow escapes as Kate and Tom head for Oregon City. Now, they’ve safely put their past behind them. Or have they? Kate realizes her dream of working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, and her first assignment is to find a local missing woman. When she begins investigating, however,…

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A Chat with Author Debbie W. Wilson

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Merry Christmas from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the joy of interviewing author, Bible teacher, and biblical counselor Debbie W. Wilson! The message in her new book, Little Faith, Big God, sounds perfect for Christmas—especially in 2020! Welcome, Debbie! Please tell us about your book Little Faith, Big God. Little Faith, Big God digs into the lives of those in Hebrews 11. God commended these people for their faith, not their striving. They grew like us. Those who tend to be hard on themselves will especially appreciate seeing God’s grace at work in the lives of these biblical characters.

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A Chat with Author Jayme H. Mansfield

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Warm December greetings from Marti Pieper in Seneca, South Carolina, where our temperatures are cold enough to let us know winter is on the way but no doubt warmer than those where today’s interview subject lives in Colorado. I’m delighted to welcome author Jayme H. Mansfield to the CAN blog today. I know she has much to share with us! Welcome, Jayme; please tell us about the book we’re featuring today. Seasoned is more than a love story—it’s a human story. Eighty-year-olds Essie and Lou are widowed and lonely after long marriages. After online dating brings them together, each must…

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Building Relationships in the Crazy COVID Crisis

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Building Relationships in the Crazy COVID Crisis by Susan G Mathis Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship; it will affect every aspect of your relationships. Good personal communication is the act of revealing yourself—your past experiences, present feelings, and future dreams. It’s sharing your fears, needs, and desires carefully and honestly. Communicating well is also about setting boundaries, confronting problems, admitting when you’re wrong, rejecting fearmongering and negativity, and extending grace to each other. But in this crazy COVID season, it feels so isolating, so anti-relationship, and so self-withdrawing. In short, it’s scary. It’s confusing. It’s lonely. It makes…

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Book Review: His Gift

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We shared a review of His Gift on October 10, 2020, and here’s another terrific review for this novel! His Gift: This historical novel is suitable for all ages, but the main character is in her late teens. This book is written to appeal to the YA audience, the NA audience, and every adult who has ever cared to dream. Brace yourself for a thrilling race with twists and turns as a young woman is determined to see her dream come true. On the cusp of the stock market crash of 1929, seventeen-year-old Molly has aspirations for a career in…

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Inspiration in Everyday Things

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Most writers find inspiration in things they notice or read about—I’ve certainly read a news article and thought, “Hmm, that would make a good plot for a romantic suspense book.” For two of my romantic suspense stories, the general plotline has its roots in real life. I based Dangerous Christmas Memories on a short news item about two celebrities who tied the knot in Las Vegas but didn’t realize it was a “real” marriage until years later. In my story, the heroine literally forgot she had said “I do,” in Vegas, then disappeared while the hero spent years looking for…

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A Chat with Author Linda Wood Rondeau

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Welcome to the CAN blog. Davalynn Spencer here from wintry Colorado, and I’m pleased to chat with author Linda Wood Rondeau today about her featured book, Second Helpings. Linda, can you give us a brief overview of this intriguing book? Can this marriage be saved? Today is Jocelyn Johnson’s forty-fifth birthday. Frustrated with her passionless marriage, Jocelyn, a radio talk show host, contemplates an affair with her handsome cohost. Her hoped for tryst goes awry when family needs cause her to put the affair on a back burner. 

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