Yes, yes, it's true! My baby is coming. In fact, she will be dropped off on my doorstep, all bundled up in a box, perhaps as early as Tuesday! What, you say? Someone is dropping your baby off at your doorstep--in a BOX?
Indeed! Isn't that the easiest means of delivery? Ask any mother and she'll say she'd gladly skip labor and have someone bring that baby directly to her! Right, moms?
Trouble is--I HAVE had to endure labor pains--some rather painful, plodding, and slow going ones, others moving along at a rather nice pace. That's the way it is with we writers, especially us "seat-of-the-pantsers", who never quite know from page-to-page what's going to happen next. Unfortunately, sometimes we "pantsers" have to wait days between scenes; thus, the labor.
Well, my draft finally complete, and all those edits nailed down, they sent my "baby" off to the printers some weeks ago. But, alas! I just received news TODAY that "she" has arrived at the warehouse, Hannah Grace, that is, number one in my Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Oooh, wheee--I think I shall HAVE to do a "GIVEAWAY"! WHAT DO YOU THINK?
OKAY, HERE'S THE DEAL, IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED COPY, JUST MAKE A COMMENT BELOW (click on Comments) AND, WA-LAH! YOU'RE ENTERED. I'LL HOLD THE DRAWING ON NOVEMBER 29!!!!
And now, take a look at my brief synopsis!
BACK-COVER BOOK BLURB: Raised in the resort town of Sandy Shores, Michigan, Hannah Grace, the eldest of Jacob Kane's three daughters, is feisty and strong-willed, yet practical. Between working at her father's general store and courting the town's physician, Ralston VanHuff, Hannah has her life planned out in an orderly, meaningful way. Or so it seems.
But Hannah's world turns upside down when the new sheriff comes to town. Gabriel Devlin is strong, outspoken and a Christian, to boot--but he's sworn off women, having met ones mostly interested in money and apathetic toward God.
Determined to ignore the newcomer's handsome looks, Hannah is drawn to him nonetheless by a runaway orphan boy named Jesse. While Hannah works to befriend the shy vagabond, who's living with Gabriel until other arrangements can be made, God works in her heart.
What plans does HE have in store for this young woman who thought she had it all together?
30 comments:
hooray! I am SO proud of you!
Yeah, your arrival is coming soon! I have been waiting so long for you new book! I CAN'T WAIT!!!
I am looking forward to some great holiday reading materials!
I can't wait to start reading Hannah Grace! Did you get your books? Uh? Uh? Uh? Love you!
Debbie
Hey congrats! I can only imagine how exciting that must be. Hopefully, someday I'll get to find out.
Rob
So excited and happy for you!
I would love to read "Hannah Grace!
Love and prayers, Melody
msproule1225@gmaildotcom
Me, me, me!!! I'm so excited for your book!! You are just quite the author!! Congrats!
I can't wait to read Hannah Grace, your Little Hickman Creek Series was wonderful. I have to be honest, I've read many books, but this is the first series I have actually finished and felt "full" when I was done.
Blessings
Oh, it's so fun to hear from all of you! Thanks for stopping by to throw your name in the "hat". I am copying everyone's name off and putting it into a lid, actually. Like I said earlier, I will do the drawing on November 29, so stay tuned and watch to see who will wind up the lucky, ur, blessed, winner!
Lilac Grandma, you have me very curious about your name.
Rob, good to see a GUY entering the drawing. REAL MEN read romances. teehee
Shannon!!!!! What can I say? I miss you.
Aww, Meg, thank you so very much. What a sweet, generous comment.
Staci!!!!!!!!! Uh, Staci!!!!!!!!!! You better send me an email speedy quick. I have to ask you something.
Taleah, I miss you, hon. We need to do coffee.
Debbie, you darling, adorable friend of mine! There are no words. **grins**
I love you all!
I made it... Here I am!!! The new book sounds great and the cover is gorgeous! Please enter me in the contest, lovely lady :+}
Big Hugs,
Jen
Aunt Shar -
I can't wait to read Hannah Grace along with the rest of the series. Reading your books give me a good excuse to curl up on the couch next to the fireplace and do nothing and not feel guilty about not doing laundry, etc... I mean I have to read my Aunt's books (who happens to be my FAVORITE author), Right! You are so blessed to have such an amazing talent. I am addicted!!!
Hugs and Congrats!!
Wow!! What a gorgeous cover for "Hannah Grace" - it's stunning! You must be so proud! The book synopsis sounds great - and the hook about a gorgeous sheriff and a stubborn lady doesn't hurt any either, LOL! Can't wait to read it ... and yes, I'd love to enter my name in the hat. :-)
Congrats on what I know will be another beautiful novel! I can't wait to curl up with a big cup of hot tea, watch the snow fall and read the story of Hannah Grace! And I'm loving that it's my niece's name! :)
Thanks for stopping by my blog!! I absolutely love reading, and your book is absolutely beautiful! The cover is really stunning - I'm really looking forward to participating in the FIRST WildCard Tour. . . maybe you will consider doing an author interview with me!!
Congratulations on your book!!
Hi, I can't wait to read "Hannah Grace"! I absolutely loved your Little Hickman Creek series! I would love to have a book signed by you! My Mother & I both love to read christian romance. You're books are the kind that you just can't put down once you start them.
Thanks, Jenny
jennylynn82@charter.net
Hey, everybody, thanks so much for stopping by. I see the names keep coming in; thus, my "lid" is filling up fast! Waving at all of you!
Love and Hugs to all!
Wow! I wish I could have a daughter just to give her the name of Hannah Grace!!
God bless you Sharlene!
wow, I want to read Hannah Grace !!!!! waaaaaaaah!!!!! is this good enough an entry to grant me a place in the drawing??? ok - how about another WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!! :)))
Shar, you have been soo blessed with the gift of penmanship and novelization --- we're grateful 'receivers' of such bounty! :)
your friend Maria Cristina :)
PS the last comment by "Anonymous" seemed to have a funny Italian accent to me... what do you think?
Oh, this is hysterical! I love it. I figured out who Anonymous is, and I think it would actually be quite funny if I drew "HIS" name from the hat, ur, lid. But then if I did you all would say it was rigged. So, I guess "he's" safe.
Love to all of you!!!!!
By the way, I'm not referring to the Anonymous people who signed their names!
More love.....
Thanks for this opportunity, Shar... just want you to know I have been here before and enjoy the wonderful blogs you have here... I just don't think that I have ever left a comment... may have to change that now....
Thanks for such a wonderful inspiration.
Hi! Commented on Shoutlife, and now I want to enter the contest! There, does that cover it? Have a great day!
Jenny
I would love a chance to win this book. It sounds like a good read.
Hi Shar! I can't wait to read Hannah Grace! Have a great day!
~Lainee Spiers
ecspiers@yahoo.com
AND THE WINNER IS........
LAINEE SPIERS!!!!!
Congratulations, Lainee!
Please email me with your snail-mail address!
Thanks a bunch to EVERYONE who left a comment on my blog. Stay on the lookout for more giveaways!
Hugs,
Shar
How exciting! Looking forward to the book tours coming up!
I have say Im loving your book. i was at the dentist and got some funny looks cos i kept laughing at times.
thanks for a great read.
Well, congrats on your baby! I agree it'd be great to have them just show up, but I know you've gone through plenty of labor with Hannah Grace. I'm thoroughly enjoying it and am looking forward to the tour! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!
Sunny
http://thatbookaddiction.blogspot.com/
I just picked up my copy of Hannah Grace to start reading and can already be pretty sure you'll be on my list of favorite historical authors by the time I finish it.
BTW I am giving you the Butterfly award. See the info here
Melissa
So excited for you Shar! You are quite the writing machine! So happy for you!
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