romance

On the Air

/ Dora Hiers / 2 Comments
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.

OVER THE EDGE by Mary Connealy ~ My Review

/ Dora Hiers
About the Book:
Seth Kincaid survived a fire in a cave, but he’s never been the same. He was always a reckless youth, but now he’s gone over the edge. He ran off to the Civil War and came back crazier than ever. 

After the war, nearly dead from his injuries, it appears Seth got married. Oh, he’s got a lot of excuses, but his wife isn’t happy to find out Seth doesn’t remember her. Callie has searched, prayed, and worried. Now she’s come to the Kincaid family’s ranch in Colorado to find her lost husband.

Callie isn’t a long-suffering woman. Once she knows her husband is alive, she wants to kill him. She’s not even close to forgiving him for abandoning her.

Then more trouble shows up in the form of a secret Seth’s pa kept for years. The Kincaid brothers might lose their ranch if they can’t sort things out. It’s enough to drive a man insane–but somehow it’s all making Seth see things more clearly. And now that he knows what he wants, no one better stand in his way.

Watch the video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeSzqacHzQM&list=UUOTCh77FT1ZAyg-Mrj97HWw&index=2&feature=plcp
My Review:
Seth Kincaid is crazy. At least that’s what the first two books in the series, In Too Deep and Out of Control, led me to believe. Seth suffers memory loss and traumatic stress from prior injuries and the war, and was heavily medicated. He doesn’t remember much about what happened after the war, including getting married. His wife, Callie, comes looking for him at his brothers’ ranch, and refuses to forgive him until he proves he’s not crazy and not going to leave again.


I enjoyed the transformation of a crazy cowboy into a heroic one, but gun-toting Callie actually demonstrates more heroism in the beginning action of Over the Edge. Love the nice mix of attraction between Callie and Seth, mingled with “how can I possibly love this guy?” in Ms. Connealy‘s typical, sarcastic writing style. I also appreciate the subtle theme threaded through this book: Can a person lose their soul? Are they ever too far gone to be forgiven? Over the Edge is a perfect read for all ages and any time of the day!

Purchase Link: Amazon
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Bethany House Publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.


What My Parents Need to Know

/ Dora Hiers / 6 Comments
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:13 NIV)

Hey guys. I’m Baby Huneycutt.

Mommy and Daddy are excited about finally meeting me in February, but I don’t know what the big deal is. Haven’t they seen a baby before? Don’t we all look alike?

Besides, I see my daddy’s face all the time, scrunched up and goofy-eyed when he leans down to whisper “I love you.” He pats my head or sometimes tickles my feet. My mommy constantly rubs my body. I can’t see her, but I know her. I’m part of her, for always.

Mommy’s friend, Trish, asked friends to share their advice for my arrival. I figured who better to offer advice than me, the kid? Here goes…

To my Mommy and Daddy… 

Things are gonna get a bit noisy. I can’t talk yet, at least, not in a way you understand. The only way to get your attention is to cry…for now. As I get older, I’ll employ a multitude of weapons to accomplish that. Don’t let the noise bother you. It will only last for a couple decades.
Things are gonna get messy. Don’t buy many new or expensive clothes my first few years. Enough said about that.  
We’ll all be learning parenthood together. Don’t beat yourself up over your mistakes. I won’t hold them against you. Stock up on a huge supply of grace, forgiveness, and hugs. I’ll never outgrow them.

Stand united with each other. Otherwise, I’ll play Mommy against Daddy, and that game really isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.
 

Until I can do things for myself, I’ll need lots of your time. Delete the word “me” from your vocabulary. It’s all about “us” now.

Speaking of us, I love feeling your arms slip around Mommy’s waist, Daddy. You tickle Mommy’s neck with your lips, and her whole body sighs in satisfaction. That helps me relax and feel secure in your love. I’ll let you in on a little secret, Daddy. After a few sleepless nights and long days at the library, Mommy might need you to wrap her in your arms, whisper “I love you” in her ear, and ask what you can do to help her. That’s a perfect way to keep your romance burning.

But most important, God created me in His image and entrusted me to you, my sweet parents. He designed parents to love Him above all, and then each other. Keep your eyes and heart focused on Him, and everything else will fall into place. 
I love you, Mommy and Daddy! It won’t be long until February!
Has Baby Huneycutt covered everything? 
Any advice you’d like to add?