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None Like Him Book Review

May 10, 2016 By Thaleia 3 Comments

I am very hesitant to agree to do book reviews of any kind because I seem to never have the time to read. We are so busy going about life’s craziness that reading has taken backseat for me. I really do enjoy relaxing with a good book but trying to justify the time to do so is hard when my to-do list seems never ending.

None Like Him Book Review

I remembered to grab my copy of None Like Him a couple of weeks ago when we headed out of town for another blog event for my oldest two children. I asked my hubby to drive one way so that I could take some time to relax and read. I was pulled into Jen Wilkin’s book right away from the introduction. I could tell right away that she got me and I could relate to what she had to say when she mentioned social media. I am on social media all the time so I knew that we could relate to life in the same manner.

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Jesus Calling for Kids Devotional Review & Giveaway

April 14, 2013 By Thaleia 4 Comments

Jesus Calling for Kids Devotional

Review & Giveaway

Jesus Calling: 365 Devotions For Kids, Sarah Young

REVIEW:

Since I had already purchased the Jesus Calling for adults last year I jumped on the chance to check out the Jesus Calling for Kids version. This version is a hardcover book that is recommended for ages 5-10. We are really out of habit for devotions and Bible reading and I thought having something similar for both mom and kids might help keep us all on track!

We love that it has a gentle voice and great ways to connect to your child’s heart. Short easy reads help to make daily readings go a little faster for little ones and are great for independent readers.

The hardcover is very sturdy and will take lots of wear before falling apart!

 

DESCRIPTION:

Devotions written as if Jesus is speaking directly to a child’s heart.

Based on her original Jesus Calling, this version has been adapted in a language and fashion that kids and tweens can relate to their everyday lives.

After many years of writing in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to listen to God with pen in hand, writing down what she believed He was saying to her through Scripture. Others were blessed as she shared her writings, until people all over the world were using her devotionals.  They are written from Jesus’ point of view, thus the title Jesus Calling.  It is Sarah’s fervent prayer that our Savior may bless readers, and now young readers, with His presence and His peace in ever deeper measure.

Not sure if this would be right for your kids? Well, Tommy Nelson has an awesome preview for you to check this book out!

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Disclosure: I received this book(s) free of charge from Thomas Nelson as part of their Tommy Mommy Review Program. All opinions are my own honest views along with the provided description that was provided as part of the program. Something2offer is not responsible for shipment of winning item(s).

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Author Interview: Edge of the Past by Jennifer Comeaux & $25 Giveaway

January 14, 2013 By Thaleia 2 Comments

Educational Games for 2-8 Year Olds

 Author Interview:

Edge of the Past by Jennifer Comeaux

& $25 Giveaway

Edge of the Past book tour and gift card giveaway

Edge of the Past (Book 2) Summary:

Emily’s skating career and personal life have never been more golden. She and her partner Chris have won every competition they’ve entered this season, and she’s found the man of her dreams in her coach Sergei. But when one of the biggest competitions of the year takes Emily and Sergei to Russia, Sergei’s past explodes into the present and makes Emily doubt everything in their future.

Author Jennifer Comeaux

Jennifer Comeaux earned a Master of Accounting from Tulane University and is a Certified Public Accountant in south Louisiana. While working for a Fortune 1000 company, she sought a creative outlet and decided to put on paper a story that had played in her head for years. That story became Life on the Edge, her first published novel.

When not working or writing, she is an avid follower of the sport of figure skating, travelling to competitions around the country. Those experiences allow her to see another side of the sport and serve as an inspiration for her writing. Jennifer is blessed with a wonderful family and many friends who have encouraged her to pursue her dream of being a published author.

Links:

Website * Twitter * Facebook * Goodreads

Author Interview with Jennifer Comeaux:

·When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?  I started writing stories when I was a kid and had dreams of being a published author one day. As I got older, school and work became my focus and my writing dreams got pushed aside for a long time. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I revisited that dream and started working to make it a reality.

·How long does it take you to write a book?  I’ve only written two and the experiences were quite different! The first book I started writing just for friends and then decided to edit it into a publishable book. Once I started editing and rewriting, the process took about a year. I wrote the second book much more quickly. I started in January 2012 and submitted it to my publisher in September.

·What is your work schedule like when you’re writing?  I don’t really have a set schedule to write, which is something I’d like to change. I usually write more on the weekends since I have a regular job during the week, but I’d like to start setting aside more time to write on weeknights.

·What would you say is your interesting writing quirk?  I can’t write scenes out of order. I know some writers who write the end of the book before they write the beginning. I have to experience the progression of events with my characters in order to get into their emotions and feel the story with them.

·Where do you get your information or ideas for your books?  I get a lot of my inspiration and information from attending figure skating events. I travel to a lot of competitions, and I’ve learned so much from being in that atmosphere and meeting people in the sport.

·When did you write your first book and how old were you?  I was twelve when I wrote my first “book.” It was titled City of Enchantment and was a New Adult romance. My first real book was Life on the Edge, which was published earlier this year.

·What do you like to do when you’re not writing?  I love traveling, especially to figure skating competitions. Closer to home, I attend most of my alma mater Tulane’s football and baseball games, and I have a TV addiction to Once Upon a Time, Chicago Fire, Pretty Little Liars, The New Normal, and Big Bang Theory.

·What does your family think of your writing?  They’ve been so supportive. My sister is one of my proofreaders, and my mom has made lots of sales of my books at her office!

 ·What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?  I learned that the stories don’t go always go as I planned. Sometimes while I’m writing, the characters take me in a totally different direction than I was expecting.

·Do you have any suggestions to help someone become a better writer? If so, what are they?  I suggest finding a small critique group you trust or joining an online critique site like Critique Circle. I couldn’t have whipped my first book into shape without my beta readers on CC. I think getting feedback on your first draft is vital to the learning process.

·Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?  I love talking to readers! After Life on the Edge came out, a lot of people asked me if there would be a second book, and now they’re asking about the third. I love the comments about my characters and how they can relate to them (or swoon over them in Sergei’s case!) Many skating fans appreciated the accuracy of the skating details, which made me very happy!

·Do you like to create books for adults?  My books are classified as New Adult since the characters are in their early twenties, but older adults have enjoyed them just as much as younger people. I think the love story is something a reader of any age can enjoy!

·What do you think makes a good story?  I think if readers feel emotionally connected to the characters and don’t want to say goodbye to them at the end of the book, that means it’s a good story.

·As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?  I wanted to be an author or a journalist, but I was also interested in working in the business world. I’ve been able to do both!

THANK YOU JENNIFER for a great author interview! Nice to meet you.

 

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Book Review- In the Shadow of Sinai by Carole Towriss

January 7, 2013 By Thaleia 4 Comments

Book Review- In the Shadow of Sinai

by Carole Towriss

In the Shadow of Sinai

Book Description:

Bezalel is a Hebrew slave to Ramses II. An artisan of the highest order, Ramses has kept him in the palace even when all other Israelites have been banned. Bezalel blames El Shaddai for isolating him from his people.

When Moses and Aaron appear one summer, and El Shaddai shakes Egypt to its core, Bezalel must reexamine his anger. Over the course of the next year, Bezalel’s life becomes intertwined with those of an Egyptian child-slave, the captain of the guard, and especially a beautiful, young concubine.

When spring arrives, all of them escape with the young nation of Israel. But that’s only the beginning…

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