Inspirational

Troutman Branch Library Multi-Author Book Signing

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Oct 11 from 5 – 7:45 pm
 
Three authors of inspirational books will discuss writing, self-publishing 
and sign books available for purchase.

Alison Pickrell
Unto the Least of These, Den of Lions, The Last Cordate, As Eagles
 
Donna L. Jones
Different Directions: How a Moment in Time Can Change One’s Life Forever
 
Dora Hiers
Journey’s End, Journey’s Edge
 
Join us at the
215 W Church Street, Troutman, NC 28166 (map)

On the Air

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With Charlotte View Internet Radio
Friday, Oct 5 
starting @ Noon
  
Writers, do you want to know more about the publishing process? 
This interview will cover what publishers and editors expect regarding fiction submissions. Do you know what a query letter is? What to include in the synopsis? 
We’ll talk about preferred manuscript formats, the edit process, and writing styles. Are you a Pantser or Plotter? We’ll offer tips to find the right publisher for you, and if literary agents are relevant. Stop by and discover the tools you need for your journey to publication.
Tune in HERE.

DEVOTION by Marianne Evans – My Review

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About the Book:

From This Day Forward
Christian Music agent Kellen Rossiter has everything he ever wanted: A-list clients from coast to coast, a loving wife who honors and respects him, and a faith life that’s never wavered—until now.

Juliet Rossiter has the perfect life: a rewarding schedule serving the underprivileged, a husband who loves her as Christ loved the church, and a blessed future as a mother—at least that’s what she thinks.

For Better or Worse
But what happens when their rock-solid marriage begins to crumble under the weight of an unexpected and powerful temptation? How does love survive when its foundation is shaken?

‘Til Death Do Us Part
When human frailty and the allure of sin deal a harsh blow to their relationship, it will take more than love to mend the shattered trust and heartbreak. It will take a lifetime of devotion. 

My Review:
From all outward indications, Kellen and Juliet appeared to have the perfect marriage. Both Christians, they share the same values and long to complete their family with children. A successful music agent, Kellen falls into a pattern of skipping worship services, choosing instead to worship at home. Juliet, active in church and various outreach opportunities, loves her husband and her life. When Kellen signs a rising star, he struggles with desire and temptation for a woman other than his wife for the first time in his marriage. 

What a powerful reminder that no marriage is immune to temptation and that we engage in spiritual warfare for our families on a daily basis. It’s so easy to let life get in the way, to allow relationships to take a back-burner to jobs and responsibilities, and to slip into convenient routines. Kellen and Juliet battled realistic emotions, with plenty of angst and heavy drama you’d expect for a story line centered around temptation and broken trust. This is a story of re-commitment, renewal, and devotion to God and each other. It’s also a gem of a romance. If you’re looking for a book to squeeze in a couple hours on a lazy Sunday afternoon, Devotion probably isn’t the book you should reach for. Don’t expect to read it in one sitting, and be sure to have a box of tissues handy. Great job tackling such a tough topic, Ms. Evans!

Purchase Link: White Rose Publishing Pre-order Special Offer. Choose either a special 30% discounted pre-order price, or pre-order at the regular retail price and receive a $10.00 eBook gift certificate to use store-wide*. Every eligible pre-order will be automatically entered into a drawing to win either a Kindle or Nook. (See Pelican Book Group site for details.) Available 10/15/12
 
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from BTS in exchange for a fair and honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.