Christian Books - Giveaways, Freebies, Bargains, New Releases discussion

Hi everyone! Just in case you don't me from Adam, I'm Cathy Bryant, a Christian author and moderator of this group. My latest book, , is a 2013 Grace Award nominee and released last year. The next Miller's Creek Novel, A BRIDGE UNBROKEN is scheduled to release Spring 2014.

Make yourself at home. Introduce yourself here, then add any giveaways, freebies, bargains, or new releases to the appropriate folders in the discussion area. Authors, feel free to add your books to our group bookshelf.

Greetings! My name is Elaine Vanpoole. I am a Christian co-author of a newly released anthology featuring 30 women who have survived depression and suicidal consequences and lived to tell it. Released date was March 15, 2014. Purchase your copy@http://tinyurl.com/pt9v9wl.

Hi! Great idea, Cathy. I'm Valerie Comer, author of the Farm Fresh Romance series, a light-hearted series with environmental and local foods undertones. Find out more at my website: http://valeriecomer.com/series/farm-f... or here on Goodreads. Currently out: Raspberries and Vinegar, and Wild Mint Tea.

Glad to have you in the group, Val! :)

Hi, Elaine! Thanks for joining us! :)

Hi Cathy and Valerie, sorry I had to leave the feed. I was looking at the post "Heaven is For Real" and felt encouraged by a movie based on a book that is written from real life story. God is Good and speaks to us when we least expect to hear from Him! Blessings2uBoth

Hello,
Thank you Kathy for inviting me to this group. My name is Sarah.

You're very welcome, Sarah. Thanks for joining us! :)

Hi, thanks for the invitation Cathy. I am Vanda from Jakarta, Indonesia. God bless you all

Glad to have you in the group, Vanda! :)

Hi I'm Donita. I love to read and enjoy mystery,Westerns,Amish, and many other genres. I love Christian fiction and appreciate authors who glorify and honor God in their stirring. so refreshing

Glad to have you, Donita! Thanks for taking time to introduce yourself! :)

Back again! Hoping to review some of the author's dynamic books here. Evanpoole

Great idea for a group, Cathy. I'm Shannon Taylor Vannatter. I write inspirational contemporary romance for Love Inspired Heartsong Presents. I've written an Arkansas series and I'm currently writing book 7 of my Texas rodeo series.
I have a blog featuring Christian author's real life romances and their characters' romances with a giveaway each week: http://www.shannonvannatter.com/blog.
Glad to meet everyone here.

Glad to have you with us, Shannon! Looking forward to being on your blog in May! :) Thanks for introducing yourself!

Hello Everyone,

I'm a first time author here. My short story started as a journal entry that I was going to share with my fiance. I started writing and writing and it became more than a journal entry, but less than a full book.

I was told about goodreads earlier this week. This seems like a great community so far.

So, I posted my short story about 1.5 months ago, and no one is interested in it. I'm willing to send you the book for free if you'll post a review on amazon. I would appreciate 4 or 5 star reviews, but I'd rather you just be honest. I'm not sure what the best way is to send you the book other than email. If there's another way, please let me know.

https://www.goodreads.com/story/show/...

I am able to provide the book as a pdf, epub or mobi; whichever you prefer.

Thanks!

Cathy wrote: "Glad to have you with us, Shannon! Looking forward to being on your blog in May! :) Thanks for introducing yourself!"

Looking forward to hosting you, Cathy.

Hi everyone!
Thank you for getting this group going. Great idea!
I'm the author and illustrator of children picture books: Caterpillar's Dream, La Oruga Soñadora, Valentina Juega Con El Viento and Thankful For Today. All published by Fun With A Message.

Cathy wrote: "Hi everyone! Just in case you don't me from Adam, I'm Cathy Bryant, a Christian author and moderator of this group. My latest book, , is a 2013 Grace Award..."

Cathy wrote: "Hi everyone! Just in case you don't me from Adam, I'm Cathy Bryant, a Christian author and moderator of this group. My latest book, , is a 2013 Grace Award..."

Hi Cathy,
I am very interested in reading your book. I am new to the group and also just wrote "The Union of the North and the South" which earned the Reader's Favorite five star seal. It is in the Goodreads free book giveaway which will end Feb. 16, 2015. Ann MockThe Union of the North and the South

Ann wrote: "Hi Cathy,
I am very interested in reading your book. I am new to the group and also just wrote "The Union of the North and the South" which earned the Reader's Favorite five star seal. It is in..."

Thanks for the heads' up, Ann. Glad to have you in the group! I entered the giveaway and also shared in my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Chris...

Hi everyone!

Thank you for starting this group. Excellent idea!
My name is Ramos, I am a Christian writer/author.
I just released my book entitled: SOUL REVIVAL A: 40 Days' Journey to the Feet of CHRIST.

The book is rooted firmly in Scripture. Based on the greatest sermon ever preached by Christ (found in Matthew chapters 5-7) and is wisely and intricately patterned into a 40 day life journey. The author expounds on the matchless teachings of Christ, making Christ's teachings clear and easy for the reader to comprehend.

Please feel free to contact me for a copy of my book for review/interview, my email: ramostalaya@gmail.com
SOUL REVIVAL A 40 Days' Journey to the Feet of

I'm happy you started this group! My book, Mardan's Mark, went up on Amazon on Christmas Day, 2015, so I'm a newbie author. This looks like an awesome place to find my next clean read. Thanks again.
Kathrese McKee

You're more than welcome, Kathrese. It's been a pleasure. Congrats on your new book. That's an awesome achievement!

Kathrese wrote: "I'm happy you started this group! My book, Mardan's Mark, went up on Amazon on Christmas Day, 2015, so I'm a newbie author. This looks like an awesome place to find my next clean re..."

Book: Whose Apple is it, Anyway! Empowering Purpose to Achieve Your God-Ordained Destiny

I am Linda F. Williams. I am releasing my first book in March. I am interested in readers who appreciate Christian nonfiction to review a copy of the book before it is released.

I have one review so far, but it is from some of non-Christian faith. Based on that review it appears that someone with knowledge of Christianity should review it.

If you are interested in providing a review, please let me know at lfwilliams@whoseapple.org See the book trailer at: WhoseApple.org

Thanks so much!

Hi, My pen name is Lenita Sheridan. I'm a Christian fantasy author of middle grade/YA books. Each book is based on a parable from the Bible. The second book in my trilogy just came out in January of 2015. My website is http://www.LenitaSheridan.com. I also love to read in these areas: Christian fantasy, Christian non-fiction, and dog stories.

Hi, my name is Diana Lesire Brandmeyer. I'm a Christian author. I write contemporary and historical fiction, and have one nonfiction book about blending families. You can learn more at my website http://dianabrandmeyer.com/

Diana wrote: "Hi, my name is Diana Lesire Brandmeyer. I'm a Christian author. I write contemporary and historical fiction, and have one nonfiction book about blending families. You can learn more at my website h..."

Thank you! I am getting a couple of your books from my library now. Best to you!

Becky wrote: "Diana wrote: "Hi, my name is Diana Lesire Brandmeyer. I'm a Christian author. I write contemporary and historical fiction, and have one nonfiction book about blending families. You can learn more a..."
Thank you so much Becky! I have a giveaway going on right now on goodreads. Search for Mind of Her Own. Maybe you'll win!

Thanks for the invite...finally joining this wonderful group! My name is Judith C Evans, and I have just published my first novel, a Christian fantasy. I also write poetry. I love to write about Biblical figures and how their stories relate to our modern lives.

Welcome Judith! What is your novel called?

Ann wrote: "Welcome Judith! What is your novel called?"

Thank you, Ann! My novel is called "A Certain Woman," and the main characters are Paul the Apostle and Lydia from Acts 16.

I will check it out Judith. Best wishes with your new book!

Hi everyone!

I am a first time visitor here and so glad to be here. I am starting a giveaway of my novel "A Mother's Shadow" on 12/7/15 here on GoodReads.

The setting is early 1800's in Ohio territory, USA. My fictional characters come to know God as they face challenges and trials with faith and courage.

Each chapter has a section, a musing you could call it, urges readers to live a better life and to leave a noble legacy for generations to come.

It's historical fiction, self-help, Christian oriented and I hope readers enjoy it!
Carrie

Sounds exciting.

Thanks Paul!

I love historical/religious novels. Ohio Territory is where some of my ancestors lived.

Mine too! I have never visited (meaning TONS of research!!!), but when trying to figure out where to have the setting, I decided to put them there. I have the ebook on Amazon on sale and giveaways going on on my blog, and here on GoodReads starting next week IF you're interested, but no pressure of course, and I HOPE I'm ok in even saying that.

It's very unique in it's format. I have a musing after each chapter. For example I have my main characters traveling with cousins to new territory there in Ohio who do not think ethics or morals are important (I don't want to give it away, heehee).

In the musing I equate the cousins behavior to a trapeze artist who falls into the net and the effects of his choice on not only him, but his family and even posterity.

I'm working on the sequel now.

I like it. Your format sounds a lot like John Steinbeck's "Grapes of Wrath," only his musings are before the chapters.

Oh wow, then maybe I have a teeny weeny chance, heehee. I want to get more involvement, maybe a very active group going. Any ideas of how to do that? I know this genre is not as popular as some others, but we do have a great purpose to contribute.

I'm struggling with my novel's genre too. It's aimed at young adults but has crossover potential to people who were teens during the mid 1960s.

I don't have any good ideas of where to find a "very active group." I assume you're talking about a critique group??? I used to be the moderator of a group for several years, but it got too difficult to keep up and when I quit, the group tried to keep going with a new moderator, but it didn't last, and unfortunately is no more.

Maybe try some of the writer's forums on line.

Good luck,
Paul

Thanks Paul and my best to you too.

Hello brothers and sisters in the Lord! My name is Danny Deaubé. I live in Monroe, Oregon, on 10 acres of God's country.I am retired and I enjoy reading and writing. I am so happy to be a member of this wonderful group of Christian believers!

Hello Danny! Good to see another on board:)

Hi! I'm Tina from Georgia. And I love to read! I have books all over this house! lol And I love my Lord so very much!!!

Tina wrote: "Hi! I'm Tina from Georgia. And I love to read! I have books all over this house! lol And I love my Lord so very much!!!"

Hello Tina! Welcome, we're all friends here :)

Hey Tina!!! It's nice we have a few of us here, maybe some more will come along:)

Hi Tina. I agree that I love the Lord too, and I also love to read and write.

Hey Everyone! My name is Shayla Hilton and I am an author who lives in Greensboro, NC! I'm excited to meet some new people who love books (and more importantly Jesus) just as much as I do! I look forward to getting to know you all! -Shayla

Hi, Everyone! My name is Carrie Rachelle Johnson and I love Jesus so much that words can't express it. I try to describe that love in my book series The Glory Chronicles. I am a newly published author of Journey to Glory. I am totally amazed at how God's timing has proven to be so perfect! He is so faithful and true. Over the past few months He has shown me Psalm 37:4 in my life. It says Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. I have always wanted God to use my writing to reach people for Him and now He is!