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Amber (Schamel) Lemus inspires hearts through enthralling tales. She has a passion for history, books and her Savior. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest". A homeschool graduate from a family of 12 children, Amber found her calling early in life. First published at age 21, she has continued to hone her craft and has been awarded the Christian Indie Award in Historical Fiction twice. She lives near the Ozarks in her "casita" with her prince charming. Between enjoying life as a boy mom, and spinning stories out of soap bubbles, Amber loves to connect with readers and hang out on Goodreads with other bookish peoples. Amber is an active member of American Christian Fiction Writers.

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	The Healer's Touch (Days of Messiah, #1) 4.32 avg rating — 122 ratings — published 2013 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Solve by Christmas 4.13 avg rating — 71 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Master's Calling (Days of Messiah #3) 4.55 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dawn of Liberty 4.81 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Father's Hand (Days of Messiah #.5) 4.47 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Declaration of Independence - Complete Series I by Murray Pura (Goodreads Author), Amber Schamel Lemus (Goodreads Author), John V. Amodeo 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Samuel Adams (The Declaration of Independence #1.2) 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Foolish Princess 3.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Samuel Adams -Travail Of A Nation (The Declaration of Independence #3.2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Written on the Heart: Scripture Memory Journal: KJV Bible Memory Curriculum for kids ages 9-12, for Homeschool or Sunday School by Amber Schamel Lemus (Goodreads Author), Aaron E. Lemus (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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From Property to Person: Rome’s Shifting Social Order by Liisa Eyerly

In my previous two blogs, I explored the all-important status ladder of ancient Rome. I use the term ladder because people could move up and down in rank, standing, and station. This included slaves who were legally considered property, not persons, with no legal rights. A slave could be punished, sold, abused, or killed at the whim of their owner. Physical labor on farms, in mines, in brothel Read more of this blog post »

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“Never question the clouds, they're only bringing the life-giving rain.”
― Amber Schamel, The Healer's Touch

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“It is not eye-service that pleases the Lord, but singleness of heart.”
― Amber Schamel, The Swaddling Clothes

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“I have long left the notion of guessing the mind of God.”
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“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
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“Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.”
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“It is not eye-service that pleases the Lord, but singleness of heart.”
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“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.”
― Mark Twain

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message 12: by Amber

Oct 18, 2014 11:28AM

Susan wrote: "Man! I am overwhelmed by the fact that I won your book! I just looked up your website when I got a thank you from here for adding you as a friend. I am so sorry that I did not get back to you on th..."

Hi Susan! I understand what you mean! My TBR pile is huge too, though I think you may have me beat! LOL.
I'll be getting your autographed copy in the mail to you ASAP. :) Congrats again!

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message 11: by Susan

Oct 18, 2014 11:16AM

Man! I am overwhelmed by the fact that I won your book! I just looked up your website when I got a thank you from here for adding you as a friend. I am so sorry that I did not get back to you on that, but things are very overwhelming here right now. I too am grateful to meet another homeschooler. And again, thank you for choosing me as a book winner! I not like, LOVE to read Christian books! I will really try to write a review! I was telling another author this morning that I have 4,000 books in my to-be-read pile, and it is impossible for me to even sort them out anymore. In fact, some of them are still in the boxes and packages they were shipped in!

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message 10: by Amber

Aug 11, 2014 07:15AM

Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

Thanks, Christine! It's nice to meet you! I look forward to seeing your reads and reviews. :)

Amber Schamel
Bringing HIStory to Life
http://amberschamel.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAmberS...
Blog - http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/

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message 9: by Christine

Aug 11, 2014 05:22AM

Thanks for being my friend

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message 8: by Amber

Jul 31, 2014 09:27AM

Beth wrote: "Thanks for adding me, Amber! :)"

Thanks, Beth. I'm looking forward to hanging out in Christian Fiction Devourers. :D

Amber Schamel
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message 7: by Beth

Jul 30, 2014 09:05AM

Thanks for adding me, Amber! :)

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message 6: by Maria (last edited Jul 19, 2014 08:40AM)

Jul 19, 2014 08:40AM

Hey, Amber! Thanks for adding me! Looking forward to our discussions about books ;)

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message 5: by Liz

Feb 05, 2014 05:59AM

Thank you for the friend request! Happy reading and writing! :)

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message 4: by Angela

Sep 26, 2013 07:59PM

Hello new friend! :)

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message 3: by Amber

Aug 06, 2013 05:06PM

Kris wrote: "Thanks for sending a friend request this mystery & paranormal author. Always great to connect with other authors.

Kris

Kris Neri
Revenge on Route 66"

Nice to meet you Kris! I'm looking forward to getting to know you!
Amber Schamel
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message 2: by Kris

Aug 06, 2013 04:05PM

Thanks for sending a friend request this mystery & paranormal author. Always great to connect with other authors.

Kris

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message 1: by Karen

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Hello Amber! Great to meet you in here!

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