Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of interviewing Cynthia L. Simmons, nonfiction author, novelist, and speaker! Cynthia is sharing today about her latest novel. Welcome, Cynthia! Please tell us about your book, Reflecting Gold. Peter and Mary Beth Chandler kept their Confederate bank on the gold standard. However, a Confederate officer asked for a loan and insisted on repaying in Confederate bank notes not backed by gold. If they refuse, he will label them traitors. Should the Chandlers change their loan requirements and risk losing the bank? What is the primary focus of your book?…
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This is our archive page2020 CAN Crown Gala
Watch the CAN Crown Awards Gala Here Join us by watching this video of the CAN Crown Awards. Our winners share their success tips for book and brand marketing in the Christian publishing arena. Great for readers to get to know these wonderful people and the books they write, authors to learn from successful marketing campaigns, and we all get to celebrate with them! Congratulations to these winners: Outstanding Broadcasting Gold: Susan Neal for her book series— The Healthy Living Series Silver: Bethany Jett and Michelle Medlock Adams for their book/brand—Platinum Faith Bronze: Dr. Craig von Buseck for his book…
A Chat with Author Cynthia Simmons
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.
A Tap Says Notice me!
A Tap Says Notice me! While sitting at my kitchen table, I often feel a tap on my arm. Looking down, I find my white kitty touching me with his paw. Sometimes he lets out a pitiful mew as his blue eyes gaze with longing. Sir Edmond usually wants me to feed him, but sometimes he’s pleading for his morning brush-down. Or he might initiate a game. He hovers around me as I do household chores, and he curls up nearby when I sit down to write. I think he’s discovered I’m his best source for food, comfort, and play….
Resting under God’s Wings
My husband and I recently visited Miami to attend a wedding. One evening while walking outside, I noticed a duck and her six ducklings navigating the parking lot to a grassy spot beside the road. I couldn’t believe that momma would risk having her babies so close to traffic. But a quick glance told me she had an expanse of water across the road as well as the spectacular bay behind the hotel. When I got close enough to snap a photo, the little mother eyed me with suspicion as if preparing to attack. She wasn’t afraid. That reminded…
Overcoming Post-holiday Blues
When my youngest daughter was about four years old, I took down the Christmas tree during her nap. Later in the day, I saw her looking out the window toward the tree, which lay on the curb awaiting the garbage collector. She whispered, “Christmas tree, come back, come back.” That made me sad, but I often feel blue after the holidays. The world goes from lively carols, flashing lights, and sparkling tinsel to the grayness of January’s cold weather. Everyone has wrapped and stored the magic. Even the trees extend bare branches to gloomy skies. For weeks, I’ll discover…
GPS for Life
I have always hated driving in unfamiliar cities because I couldn’t watch the road and my map at the same time. In the past, I worked hard to memorize directions and search for the next turn while maneuvering through traffic. Even getting in the right lane to turn can be a challenge when I don’t know the area. Rather than venture out, I often chose cowardice and stayed home. I could imagine myself embroiled in a major accident while floundering through alien streets. However, I am quite grateful for the GPS on my phone. A holder on the…
A Chat with Author Cynthia L. Simmons
Happy Pre-Thanksgiving Week from Kevin Thompson on the peninsula where passing Thanksgiving and going straight to Christmas commercials apparently does pay $200. We’re sitting here on the front porch, enjoying the breeze and the cooler high-60s temps…at 8:40 p.m. Today, I have the privilege of sharing and interview with fellow CAN author Cynthia Simmons. Welcome, Cynthia! Congratulations on your most recent book! Give us the back cover copy… Peter Chandler and Mary Beth Roper faced impossible odds keeping their Confederate bank afloat. Mr. Roper, Peter’s partner, has financial expertise, but his weakened heart is failing. While caring for her ailing…
Book Reviews-A Waltz for Amber & Pursuing Gold
Happy Autumnal Equinox! As a Washingtonian transplanted in Texas, let’s just say this is my FAVORITE time of year (even though it will feel like summer for another month…it’s the promise of things to come when the season changes). There’s just something about a nip in the air and –yes, I’ll admit it–a Pumpkin Spiced Latte that make me feel like I’m getting a cozy hug from my heavenly Father 🙂 And the bonus? BOOTS! We have some excellent reviews for your cozy fall reading, A Waltz for Amber by Kimberly Rose Johnson and Pursuing Gold by Cynthia L. Simmons. Posted…
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