Carla Capshaw's Blog

Merry Christmas! This is my favorite season and I can't believe it's here already! Of course, I say that every year. My son came home from college last week, the tree is finally up and the casserole is in the oven in preparation for the family party tomorrow night. Now, all I have to do is finish my current manuscript on time.

Christmas Eve and Christmas day are a huge celebration in my house. I recently did an interview about my family's Christmas traditions. As I answered the interview questions I realized how thankful I am for the many blessings in my life. Part of the fun of Christmas is giving and getting presents, but family, friends like you and the incomparable joy of knowing Jesus as my Savior are the best gifts of all.

Thank you for making my first year as a published author one to cherish and always remember. My next book, The Champion, the third and final story in my Roman series will be out in August 2011. I'll be hosting a fun contest in June & July to celebrate Champion's pre-release. I hope you'll watch for both of them.

However you celebrate the birth of Jesus, I wish you and yours a season of joy, peace and endless love. May 2011 be your best year yet!

To register for a free copy of The Gladiator visit: Angel-on-the-Move.

Here's the review:


The book is The Gladiator by Carla Capshaw (btw, this book is the prize in my contest). Here's a little bit about it from Ms Capshaw's website.

Set in ancient Rome, Caros Viriathos is an ex-gladiator who has everything except inner peace. When he buys Christian slave girl, Pelonia, on a whim, he never expects her or her faith to turn his life upside down and win his heart.

I heard about this book a few...

http://www.onceuponaromance.net/Protector.htm

Once Upon A Romance's Review Of...



The Protector by Carla Capshaw


Reviewer: Robyn Roberts
Title: The Protector - Sequel to The Gladiator
Author: Carla Capshaw
Publisher: Steeple Hill/Love Inspired Historical
ISBN-13: 978-0373828401
Release Date: July 2010


Genre/Sub-genre: Inspirational Historical Romance
Year/Setting: 81 A.D., Rome
Overall Rating: 4.5
Sexual Content Rating: None
Language (Profanity/Slang) Content Rating: Very Mild
Violent Content...

Originally posted on Seriously Write.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010


Tips for Writers: Taking Your Setting From Static to Fantastic

If I were a betting girl, I'd wager we've all read at least one book that could be considered a "wallpaper" book. You know, the kind of story that if it weren't for the time stamp at the beginning of chapter one or the occasional reference to ball gowns instead of bell bottoms, you'd be hard pressed to remember if the book took place in 1875 or 1975. Regardless of its o...

Book Review from Eye on RomanceRatingsOverall: 10Sensuality: 3Inspirational Element: 10
This is an Official Review by a Inspirational Romance Writer Official Reviewer
Review for Protector, The
Author: Carla Capshaw


Date of Review: 05/22/10
Reviewer Comments: Have you ever wondered what life was like for gladiators in Rome? Then join Carla Capshaw as she takes us into the depths to these men and women who were persecuted for their belief in a Christian God. Ms. Capshaw breaths life into these...

Originally posted by Carrie Fancett Pagels, Ph.D.
The Duke's Redemption, By Carla Capshaw, Love Inspired Historical. Available through amazon.com and also christianbook.com. It is cheaper through CBD at this point in time. Truly, for the value, this is a steal at $5.00. Add it to your cart right now if you are a colonial fiction fan!

This is a historical romance rather than a historical book with romantic elements. Set during the American revolution primarily at a plantation near Charleston, ...

I'm not very good at blogging, but I hope to be able to share reveiws, musings and fun stuff with my readers here. Talk to you soon. :-)

Happy 2010 everyone!

It's difficult to believe January is almost over. I hope it's been a month filled with accomplishment whether you've made a success of your New Year Resolutions or just got your Christmas decorations put away. :-)

As most of you know, last November my debut novel, The Gladiator was released by Love Inspired Historical. What a wild ride it's been! Thank you to everyone who picked up a copy. You made The Gladiator a top selling LIH that remains in the top ten even now.

Following on the heels of The Gladiator is The Duke's Redemption. TDR was released this month and received a perfect 10 from Eye on Romance, a major Romance reveiw site. If you haven't already picked up a copy The Duke's Redemption, I hope you will soon. Friends and family have
let me know it's selling out around the country. If you can't find one on store shelves near you try Christianbooks.com, Amazon.com or try downloading it straight to your computer at eharlequin.com.

Many of you have asked about The Protector, my sequel to The Gladiator. I'm thrilled to say I turned in the final edits last week and Christianbooks.com has it showing as an upcoming book. The Protector features Quintus and Adiona, both of whom were in The Gladiator. The Protector will in stores in July 2010.

Blessings to each of you!

Be inspired,
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