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Carlene Havel

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Born
in San Angelo, Texas, The United States
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Christian, Historical Fiction, Romance

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Jesus Christ

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Carlene Havel writes Christian-themed romances and historical novels set in Biblical times. She’s lived in Turkey, Republic of the Philippines, and all over the United States. Carlene worked for a banana importer, a software development company, and everything in between. She attended several colleges and universities, including one that—surprisingly--granted her a diploma.

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Hey Carlene, still pondering just which road to travel with my new book...I have pitched it out to a traditional publisher and very pleased with that publisher. BUT..... if I go with self publishing....HOW do I make sure I don't have to pay a LOT every time I need my book printed ?
Carlene Havel I've heard good things about Ingram Spark, but I've never used them. Most of my sales are ebooks. When I want printed books (paperbacks) I order them …moreI've heard good things about Ingram Spark, but I've never used them. Most of my sales are ebooks. When I want printed books (paperbacks) I order them through Amazon/KDP. There's no minimum order, and I find the prices very reasonable. You will have to pay shipping, of course, making it less economical to order in small batches. I don't have pictures, which may be a difference that matters for printing. (less)
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Thanks for the free book. I put a review of "The Scarlet Cord" on Goodreads. How did you meet Sharon Faucheux?
Carlene Havel Initially, we were work friends. Our friendship grew outside the office and just kept on going. At one point, we shared an office for 2-3 years. It wa…moreInitially, we were work friends. Our friendship grew outside the office and just kept on going. At one point, we shared an office for 2-3 years. It was a converted barracks unit, just the right size for two desks and some bookcases. We kept casual visitors to a minimum by playing opera music, which Sharon and I enjoy. Apparently, not everyone does! (less)
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“when confession and sacrifice are done, it is as if the wrongdoing never occurred.”
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“The truly repentant sinner leads a more obedient life than those who think highly of their own righteousness”
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“I have had prayers answered - most strangely so sometimes - but I think our Heavenly Father's loving-kindness has been even more evident in what He has refused me.”
― Lewis Carroll
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“The hungry judges soon the sentence sign, and wretches hang that jurymen may dine.”
― Alexander Pope, The Rape of Locke and Other Poems
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message 4: by Gay
Apr 28, 2013 04:47AM

Gay Lewis I highly recommend Daughter of the King


message 3: by Carlene (last edited Mar 28, 2013 09:38AM)
Mar 28, 2013 09:38AM

Carlene Havel Gay wrote: "I love Carlene's work. Her details spark mental images. My favorite one of her works is Daughter of the King."

Thank you, Gay. I thoroughly enjoyed laughing through your book Sarah A Mission of Love by Gay N Lewis by Gay N Lewis


message 2: by Gay
Mar 28, 2013 08:03AM

Gay Lewis I love Carlene's work. Her details spark mental images. My favorite one of her works is Daughter of the King.


message 1: by Penelope
Sep 21, 2012 06:02AM

Penelope Marzec Thanks for your friendship. :^)


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