Weekly Windup: Enter to win The Captain's Challenge by Elaine Manders

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Winner of Dawn of Liberty by Amber Schamel is...Connie Porter Saunders!

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This Week's Giveaway: 

  The Captain's Challenge (ebook) by Elaine Manders

Gillian Carey has spent the last eight years studying music in England. During that time, the American civil war has claimed two brothers and her mother. Another brother is still missing. She returns to her Georgia home and a dangerous world with her family hiding secrets and her father a broken and brooding man. She turns to Alex Blaine, a union captain, rooming in her ancestral home, to find her missing brother, not realizing Alex is investigating her father for insurrection.
An army intelligence officer, Alex is on a dangerous assignment to identify anarchists responsible for the unrest in post-civil war Georgia, and all clues lead to Gillian’s father. Alex is attracted to the spirited redhead, but he has secrets of his own other than his army mission. He may have been responsible for her missing brother’s death.
As Alex races against time to expose an enemy bent on starting another war, Gillian is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing love for the handsome captain. Is he worthy of her trust, or will he betray her as others have?

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Be sure to leave comments throughout the week to get your name in the drawing. Giveaway ends October 21st. Winner will be announced in the October 22nd edition of the Weekly Windup.

Coming up this week:

Tuesday, October 9: Strike! by Linda Shenton Matchett
Thursday, October 11: Thoughtful Thursday - A book review by Jenn Fromke

Boston and All Its Wonders

Good morning, friends! Amber coming to you today from the backseat of the traveling van.

There's nothing quite like visiting a place you have read, dreamed, and even written books about. Especially if you're visiting that place for the first time. This week, that's where I find myself. In the heart of New England experiencing all the history I have only read about. From the streets of Boston to the lighthouses of Maine, I am so excited to be standing where so much history and so much beauty converge!

So today I thought I'd upload a couple of pictures just to tell you what I've been up to.

Replica of the Boston Tea Party ships

We had the privilege of visiting the Boston Tea Party museum, where we saw the only surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party.

Posing with my buddy Sam Adams at Griffens Wharf

We've also seen the site of the Boston Massacre, Old North Church, the Paul Revere house, Lexington common, and the gravesite of Sam Adams.

Inside the Old South Meeting House

One stop that has been SUPER cool for me, is hearing the echoes of the halls where Samuel Adams made many of his speeches during the struggle for independence: the Old South Meeting house as well as Faneuil Hall.

Faneuil Hall

 Studying the life of Sam Adams was so much fun and so inspiring. The man was a dedicated Christian and a passionate patriot. Writing Dawn of Liberty was an honor, bringing this ambiguous character to life on the page. Since then, I have longed to walk the streets of Boston and see the city he so loved. Actually being here is surreal.

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Winner of Before I Knew You by Beth Steury is...Marilyn R.!
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This Week's Giveaway: 

Dawn of Liberty (ebook) by Amber Schamel

Amber is on a family vacation this week...IN BOSTON! To mark this exciting visit, she is giving away an ebook copy of her book, Dawn of Liberty which is about Samuel Adams, a Boston native. If you'd like to follow the adventures of Amber's trip to New England, you can sign up for her author newsletter where she will be sharing pictures and tidbits along the way.

2017 CSPA Book of the Year Award Winner – Historical Fiction category

Liberty comes with a price. Can a fledgling nation bear the cost?

British forces advance upon a struggling colonial army. The time of decision has come. Declare independence, or give up the fight. The weight of a nation rests on Samuel Adams' shoulders as he joins the delegates of the Second Continental Congress. Can he raise the cause of Liberty above the fear of the King's wrath in the hearts of his countrymen?

Three riveting short stories follow Samuel Adams as he struggles through the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and evokes the Dawn of Liberty.

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Be sure to leave comments throughout the week to get your name in the drawing. Giveaway ends October 7th. Winner will be announced in the October 8th edition of the Weekly Windup.

Coming up this week:

Tuesday, 10/2: History behind "A Heart for Freedom" with Janet Grunst

Wednesday, 10/3: Boston and all its Wonders with Amber Schamel

Thursday, 10/4: ACFW New Releases

Friday, 10/5: Toby's Troubles: A Ghost, A Thief, and a Girl with Carole Brown

Saturday, 10/6: Meet Mrs. Gruener from "The Cumberland Bride"

Weekly Windup: Comment to Win Adela's Prairie Suitor by Elaine Manders!

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Winner of Dawn of Liberty by Amber Schamel is...Melanie Backus!

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This Week's Giveaway:

  Adela's Prairie Suitor (ebook) by Elaine Manders

A clean, Christian romance novella about a Victorian era, western mail-order bride.
Most of the ladies attending the Harvard Annex hope to attain a quality education and advance the status of women--except Adela Mason. All she wants is marriage and a home of her own.
After corresponding with Byron Calhoun, a Kansas farmer, for several months, she's convinced he's the man God has chosen for her. She accepts his invitation to visit the farm so he can "court her properly."
Byron finds Adela as sweet and charming as her letters have indicated, but will she marry him when she finds out he's in danger of losing the farm?
Worse, how can he even convince sweet Adela to stay when his ex-fiance and mother are doing everything they can to run her off?
Prequels to the long historical novel series, "Intrigue Under Western Skies", the Annex Mail-Order Brides novella series follows three courageous young women who find love through the mail.
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Comment on any post now through July 30th to get your name in the drawing! Winner will be announced in the July 31th issue of the Weekly Windup.

 Paperback giveaways are for U.S. residents only.

Coming up this week:

Monday, 7/16: A devotion by Shirley Ray
Wednesday, 7/18: Twelve Sisters by Amber Schamel
Thursday, 7/19: Hidden Currents, a book review by Jennifer Fromke
Friday, 7/20: Going in Circles, a book review by Heidi Main
Saturday, 7/21: Interview with Linda Shenton Matchett

Weekly Windup: Comment to Win Dawn of Liberty by Amber Schamel

Welcome to the Weekly Windup! We have a winner to announce!

Winner of The Wedding Barter by Alice Arenz is...Kim Hansen!

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This Week's Giveaway:

  Dawn of Liberty (ebook) by Amber Schamel

The perfect 4th of July read with short portions that are easy to read during holiday free time.

2017 Indie Award Winner!

Liberty comes with a price. Can a fledgling nation bear the cost?

British forces advance upon a struggling colonial army. The time of decision has come. Declare independence, or give up the fight. The weight of a nation rests on Samuel Adams' shoulders as he joins the delegates of the Second Continental Congress. Can he raise the cause of Liberty above the fear of the King's wrath in the hearts of his countrymen?
Three inspirational short stories follow Samuel Adams as he struggles through the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence in early America and evokes the Dawn of Liberty. If you love Christian historical fiction, you will love this collection.

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Comment on any post now through July 10th to get your name in the drawing! Winner will be announced in the July 11th issue of the Weekly Windup.

 Paperback giveaways are for U.S. residents only.

Coming up this week:

Monday, 7/2: Happy birthday, America by Carole Brown
Tuesday, 7/3: TBA
Wednesday, 7/4: Happy 4th of July!
Thursday, 7/5: ACFW New Releases
Friday, 7/6: A book review by Heidi Main
Saturday, 7/7: TBA

Weekly Windup: Still Time to win Dawn of Liberty!

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This Week's Giveaway:

CSPA Book of the Year Award winner, Dawn of Liberty (ebook edition) by Amber Schamel

Win it in time for the 4th of July!

Liberty comes with a price. Can a fledgling nation bear the cost?

British forces advance upon a struggling colonial army. The time of decision has come. Declare independence, or give up the fight. The weight of a nation rests on Samuel Adams' shoulders as he joins the delegates of the Second Continental Congress. Can he raise the cause of Liberty above the fear of the King's wrath in the hearts of his countrymen?

Three riveting short stories follow Samuel Adams as he struggles through the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and evokes the Dawn of Liberty.

Dawn of Liberty

Liberty hangs in the balance. With Pennsylvania's vote divided, the declaration may not pass. Samuel Adams has two hours to convince the delegates to pass the document or the lives sacrificed for freedom will be worthless.

A Shot at Freedom

"The Regulars are coming!"

Samuel Adams is awakened by Revere's cry of alarm. A large force of British soldiers are marching on Lexington to seize him and his compatriot, John Hancock. Adams and Hancock encourage the militia to make a stand against the Regulars, but should they stay and join the fight, or escape to safety?

Travail of a Nation

Samuel Adams felt the weight of the nation resting on his shoulders as he and his cousin entered the Pennsylvania State House. If the declaration did not pass today, their chances at ever truly gaining independence were all but lost. The British forces bound to arrive in New York any day would crush their revolution if it was not bolstered by a formal declaration.
The "Travail Of A Nation" has begun...

Check it this award winning book on Amazon

 Comment on any post now through July 1st to get your name in the drawing! Winner will be announced in the July 2nd issue of the Weekly Windup. Paperback giveaways are for U.S. residents only.

Coming up this week:

Monday, 6/26: Lord on our Side Devotion by Jodie Wolfe
Tuesday, 6/27: Tidbit with Terri Wangard
Wednesday, 6/28: Red, White and Blue Coasters with Elaine Manders
Thursday, 6/29: Book Review
Friday, 6/30: Fun with Catherine Castle
Saturday, 7/1: TBA

Announcements

Join Amber Schamel and 7 other Christian authors for some 4th of July fun! Games, trivia and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card will be part of the fun on June 29th starting at 5:30 EDT!
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Weekly Windup: Comment to Win Dawn of Liberty by Amber Schamel

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Welcome to the Weekly Windup! We have a winner to announce!

Winner of Just Claire by Jean Ann Williams is...Donna Brookemyer!




Winner of Sword of the Matchmaker from Saturday's interview with Debbie Lynne Costello is..Joan Arning! 

 

 

   If you are a winner, please Contact Us to claim your prize.

 

This Week's Giveaway:

CSPA Book of the Year Award winner, Dawn of Liberty (ebook edition) by Amber Schamel

Win it in time for the 4th of July!

Liberty comes with a price. Can a fledgling nation bear the cost?

British forces advance upon a struggling colonial army. The time of decision has come. Declare independence, or give up the fight. The weight of a nation rests on Samuel Adams' shoulders as he joins the delegates of the Second Continental Congress. Can he raise the cause of Liberty above the fear of the King's wrath in the hearts of his countrymen?

Three riveting short stories follow Samuel Adams as he struggles through the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and evokes the Dawn of Liberty.

Dawn of Liberty

Liberty hangs in the balance. With Pennsylvania's vote divided, the declaration may not pass. Samuel Adams has two hours to convince the delegates to pass the document or the lives sacrificed for freedom will be worthless.

A Shot at Freedom

"The Regulars are coming!"

Samuel Adams is awakened by Revere's cry of alarm. A large force of British soldiers are marching on Lexington to seize him and his compatriot, John Hancock. Adams and Hancock encourage the militia to make a stand against the Regulars, but should they stay and join the fight, or escape to safety?

Travail of a Nation

Samuel Adams felt the weight of the nation resting on his shoulders as he and his cousin entered the Pennsylvania State House. If the declaration did not pass today, their chances at ever truly gaining independence were all but lost. The British forces bound to arrive in New York any day would crush their revolution if it was not bolstered by a formal declaration.
The "Travail Of A Nation" has begun...

Check it this award winning book on Amazon

 Comment on any post now through July 1st to get your name in the drawing! Winner will be announced in the July 2nd issue of the Weekly Windup. Paperback giveaways are for U.S. residents only.

Coming up this week:

Monday, 6/19: Devotion by Norma Gail  
Tuesday, 6/20: Say What? By Shirley Raye Redmond  
Wednesday, 6/21: TBA
Thursday: 6/22: Book Review by Heidi Main  
Friday, 6/23: Summer Reading List by Crystal Barnes
Saturday, 6/24: Surprise Interview

Announcements

Join Amber Schamel and 7 other Christian authors for some 4th of July fun! Games, trivia and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card will be part of the fun on June 29th starting at 5:30 EDT!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1688664428104438