Miralee Ferrell's Novels discussion

Welcome everyone!
Please introduce yourself with any notes that you would like to share about your self!

I am Elizabeth (Liz) Dent and looking forward to help promote Miralee Ferrell's books . I love her writing and I think other people will too.

I'm Miralee Ferrell, I live in the Pacific NW, am married, have two grown kids (both married) a darling granddaughter who will turn one year old in April, two dogs, two cats, and we live in the country. My 8th novel (Christian fiction) releases Feb 1., and I'm very excited, as it's the 2nd in my new series. So far I've written (and traditionally published) 2 women's contemporary novels, 4 books in the Love Finds You line of romances, and two books in the new Love Blossoms in Oregon series, 1880s historical romance, with the third releasing Oct 1, this year. I'm excited to get to chat with readers here and answer questions in the various threads you decide to start. God bless!

I'm Sarah Snider, and I live in rural eastern Ohio. I am a lifelong bibliophile, and I enjoy writing book reviews. I love Miralee's novels and look forward to discussing them here and helping to promote her fabulous work!

Thank you so much, Liz and Sarah!! And Melissa, for starting this group.

I'm Wanda and I live in Eastern North Carolina. Single, no kids but a family I love to pieces! My biggest hobby and pleasure is reading. I love all kinds of genres but my heart has always been in historical fiction, westerns and cowboys are the BEST! I'm a hopeless animal lover, love of butterflies, honeysuckle and anything with coconut. I'm SO glad to be here and look forward to getting to know all of you. :)

Hi, I'm Patty, and I live in South Central Washington State. I love reading Christian novels, especially period novels. I am especially fond of Miralee Ferrell's writings. I love the way she draws you into her books, so that you feel you are part of the setting, the culture. Her books are hard to put down once you pick them up!

I'm Carole Jarvis and I live just south of Atlanta. I've been an avid reader since discovering the Bobbsey Twins as a child, a church pianist for 50 years, and I love cats like Joy - but I hate coconut (sorry, Wanda!).

I enjoy Christian fiction very much - especially contemporary and historical drama/romance. Anything but suspense, sci-fi, and fantasy. It's good to be here with all of you!

Its wonderful meeting everyone!

I live in KS, and have been a avid reader all of my life. I have always read more than one book at a time, and have memories doing this as a child as well. =)

I enjoy romance books including Christian fiction.

Melissa, what part of Kansas do you live in? Back in the early 70s, I spent two years in graduate school in Hays and went to church in Russell. Was terribly homesick and cried a lot that first year, but eventually grew to love it.

Carole wrote: "Melissa, what part of Kansas do you live in? Back in the early 70s, I spent two years in graduate school in Hays and went to church in Russell. Was terribly homesick and cried a lot that first year..."

Carole, I live in Wichita, but I grew up on a Farm near here. I consider myself a Farmers Daughter. =)
My family raised Cattle, milo, corn, soybeans and wheat when I was growing up.

Where did you live before Hays?

It's so nice to see so many familiar faces. One I haven't seen (or talked to) in a long time is Patty! Great to see you here. Patty set up a book signing and chat in her hometown for me in the early part of my writing career for one of my first books, and hosted me in her home. It was lovely!

HI everyone!! Glad to see so many people joining! Bringing all book lovers together!

I am Tonya, living in the Pacific NW. We have four children, one serving in the Navy, the other three living at home. I love to read and chat A LOT!! Looking forward to sharing our love of reading!

Hello, my name is Sarah. I live in Bingen, Washington and I'm 32 years old. I have read all of Miralee's books and loved earth one of them!

Its so nice to meet everyone!

Patty, I love period books also. And you already know Miralee personally, having hosted her in your home! Which book was the signing for?

Wow, we have several Pacific NW residents here - Miralee, Patty, Tonya and Sarah, if I'm not mistaken. Have any of you met, besides Miralee and Patty?

I use to go to church with Miralee

Sarah wrote: "I use to go to church with Miralee"

Now I bet you could share some interesting tidbits with us, Sarah! Did you know her before she started writing fiction?

Yes I did! She's still the same, fame hasn't gone to her head...LOL

Miralee lives just a couple of miles from our house...

Sarah wrote: "She's still the same, fame hasn't gone to her head...LOL"

That's good to know, Sarah . . . Although I pretty much sensed that already! And how nice to live close to her, Tonya.

The only author who I know personally is Dale Cramer, who goes to my church. I love talking books with him!

I couldn't believe I hit the jackpot!

Sarah, sweetie, I'm SO glad you joined us! Sarah was one of my special people who I loved to hug at church. She's also read several of my books ahead of time and been ready with reviews, and at one time, she helped me stay organized on my publicity 'stuff'. Love you, Sarah!

Hi, I'm Cindi. I live in western Pennsylvania and love Christian fiction.

I was blessed to have been introduced to Miralee's writing when her book, Blowing on Dandelions, came out. It is such a wonderful novel. I look forward to reading her upcoming book, Wishing on Buttercups, as well as reading the other books that she has written.

So glad Cindi you joined us!!!

Hi I am Janice , I live in Tulsa , ok and of course love to read.

Welcome, Cindi and Janice!

Welcome everyone!

Hi, girls!! So glad you joined us. This is going to be fun!

Wow! You guys have been busy! I'm glad to see all the new faces and look forward to getting to know everyone here. It's been a busy day for me so I am just catching up. I'm taking care of my mom tonight so I'll be on and off and hopefully I'll catch at least a few winks in the process. LOL

Cindi you will LOVE Wishing on Buttercups. I won't spoil it for you but I do encourage you to read it. It was a huge Blessing to me.

Hi Everyone. My name is Summer. I live in Ft Worth, TX. I love to read. I'm glad this group was startred.

Summer wrote: "Hi Everyone. My name is Summer. I live in Ft Worth, TX. I love to read. I'm glad this group was startred."

Welcome Summer! Its nice to meet you!

Welcome all the new ladies! So glad you all are here!!!

Welcome to all of our new members! I'm so glad that you're here and look forward to getting to know you through this group! :-)

Cindi, Summer and Janice, so glad to see you here. Invite a friend or two and jump in and chat on any of the threads. Or if you think of something you'd like to have started that deals with my writing that isn't already started, just holler, and one of our great moderators will get it set up.

Summer, we're glad you joined us. And what a joyful name you have!

Miralee wrote: "Sarah, sweetie, I'm SO glad you joined us! Sarah was one of my special people who I loved to hug at church. She's also read several of my books ahead of time and been ready with reviews, and at one..."

I'm glad I got invited, I'm so proud of you and am amazed at how you juggle everything, not just in your writing but personal life as well. I'm so blessed to know you!!

How does it feel to have a group dedicated to you?
Love ya!

Sarah, I'm thrilled to have you here, and I'd be very pleased if you'd put an invite out to your friends and urge them to come visit and take part, as well.

It's a huge honor that these ladies decided to feature my books in a Goodreads group. Very humbling.

Welcome, Tammy! I'm on the south side of Atlanta, just a couple of hours north of you. It's great to have another southern gal here!

Tammy wrote: "Hi, my name is Tammy and I live in Macon, Georgia. I love reading Christian fiction."

Welcome Tammy!

Hi everyone glad to meet you all . I am Elizabeth and most people call me Liz. I am proud to say that i am a part of this group. I live in Decatur, Al. I am married and retired. One of my hobbies is reading a good book . I love Miralee's books and I am sure that you will to . Tell all your friends about us here on Goodreads.

Hi Tammy I guess we are neighbors too . I live on the north side of Atlanta.

Hi Tammy and Liz, so glad you both joined us!!

A BIG hello to all the new Ladies that joined! Very glad to have you hear and, as Ms Miralee said, Jump right in make yourself at home. If you would like to invite some of your Goodreads friends that's perfectly fine and appreciated. Thanks for joining us!

Cindi wrote: "Hi, I'm Cindi. I live in western Pennsylvania and love Christian fiction.

I was blessed to have been introduced to Miralee's writing when her book, Blowing on Dandelions, came out. It is such a ..."

Welcome Cindi!

HELLO EVERYONE!!!!!!

Elizabeth wrote: "I am Elizabeth (Liz) Dent and looking forward to help promote Miralee Ferrell's books . I love her writing and I think other people will too."

Hi Liz! Good to see you here.
Blessings, Tina

Hi ladies, thank you for inviting me to this group! I am just now getting to the site since my 9 year old grandson Zachary stayed with us from Friday till this afternoon. He is a joy to have here, love him to pieces!
So, am catching up on everyone's comments.

I am Tina, I live in MD am an RN, but had to retire early and go on disability in 2008.

I have a small "library" in our spare room/Zachary's room (when he sleeps-over). I have been reading and doing book reviews for about a year now. I love to read Mirallee's books. I really enjoy historical Christian fiction and Miralee's stories speak to my heart, making it hard to put them down until I finish the book. I am excited about being here and helping to spread the word about her books.

Blessings,Tina

Tina wrote: "Hi ladies, thank you for inviting me to this group! I am just now getting to the site since my 9 year old grandson Zachary stayed with us from Friday till this afternoon. He is a joy to have here..."

Hi, Tina! Good to have you in the group! I'm on disability too, and I also started writing book reviews about a year ago. I love Miralee's books also! :-)

Welcome new members! Great to have you all here!