Weekly Windup: Still Time to Enter to Win The Healer's Touch by Amber Schamel

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There's still time to get your name in the drawing for The Healer's Touch by Amber Schamel!

 

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This Week's Giveaway:

The Healer's Touch by Amber Schamel (Ebook)

Aaliyah's last chance at winning her husband's love is destroyed when she is banished from her home as an 'unclean' sinner.  Her husband has branded her as an adulteress and threatens to kill her if she comes near the town. Struggling to survive amidst the fear, grief and bitterness of living in a leper colony, she would give anything just to see her son again. Is God really punishing her with this disease? When rumors of a Healer from Nazareth reach the colony, Aaliyah wonders if this man could really heal her, or if He would despise her like the rest of her people. It is now that Aaliyah must make the most difficult decision of her life: risk her life to appear in public, or die a leper.

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Coming up this week:

Monday, 2/5: Devotional with Catherine Castle
Tuesday, 2/6: A League of Their Own, by Linda Shenton Matchett
Wednesdsay, 2/7: TBA
Thursday, 2/8: Book review by Jennifer Fromke
Friday, 2/9: TBA
Saturday, 2/10: Interview with Paula Mowery

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Welcome to the Weekly Windup! We have a winner and a new giveaway to announce!

 




Winner of Driver Confessional by David L. Winters is...Kim Hansen!

 

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This Week's Giveaway:

The Healer's Touch by Amber Schamel (Ebook)

Aaliyah's last chance at winning her husband's love is destroyed when she is banished from her home as an 'unclean' sinner.  Her husband has branded her as an adulteress and threatens to kill her if she comes near the town. Struggling to survive amidst the fear, grief and bitterness of living in a leper colony, she would give anything just to see her son again. Is God really punishing her with this disease? When rumors of a Healer from Nazareth reach the colony, Aaliyah wonders if this man could really heal her, or if He would despise her like the rest of her people. It is now that Aaliyah must make the most difficult decision of her life: risk her life to appear in public, or die a leper.

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 Comment on any post now through February 11th to get your name in the drawing! Winner will be announced in the February 12th issue of the Weekly Windup. Paperback giveaways are for U.S. residents only.

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Announcing Winners!

  

The winner of Prudence Pursued ebook by Shirley Raye Redmond is...Jan Cline!

The winner of Shotgun Marriage by Danica Favorite is...Ann707!

The winner of Barely Above Water ebook by Gail Pallotta is ...Connie!

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This Week's Giveaway is:

The Healer's Touch ebook by Amber Schamel

Aaliyah's last chance at winning her husband's love is destroyed when she is banished from her home as an 'unclean' sinner.  Her husband has branded her as an adulteress and threatens to kill her if she comes near the town. Struggling to survive amidst the fear, grief and bitterness of living in a leper colony, she would give anything just to see her son again. Is God really punishing her with this disease? When rumors of a Healer from Nazareth reach the colony, Aaliyah wonders if this man could really heal her, or if He would despise her like the rest of her people. It is now that Aaliyah must make the most difficult decision of her life: risk her life to appear in public, or die a leper.

Check it out on Amazon 

This giveaway runs through April 24th. Comment on any post between now and then to enter, and remember, the more comments you make, the more entries you earn!

    Winners will be announced in the Weekly Wind-up on April 25th.

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Coming up this week:

Monday: Caryl McAdoo
Tuesday, Angela Couch
Wednesday: Catherine Castle
Thursday: Book review Heidi Main
Friday: Guest Nike Chillemi
Saturday: Interview with Julie Arduini

We look forward to hanging out with you this week!

Meet Malon Ben Tyrus - Disciple of Jesus

Blogger: Amber Schamel

Hello Everyone! Today I'd like to introduce you to a very special guest. I've brought Malon Ben Tyrus, the main character of my new release The Master's Calling to visit with us today. 

Hello Malon, tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Malon. I am the son of Tyrus Ben Adamiel. I'm sixteen years old, but don't call me a boy. I'm a man by Jewish tradition, and I do the work to prove it. I was raised mostly by my abba, because my imah contracted leprosy and was banished to the colony when I was only six years old. A few years ago, she was healed by Jesus of Nazareth. I'm so glad to have a family again.

Have you met Jesus?

Yes, several times. I want with all my heart to become one of his disciples, but as I said, my family has been recently reunited, and my father doesn't want me to go.

What is your favorite moment with Jesus so far?

My favorite moment is when Jesus told me that he wanted me as his disciple. I am only the son of a middle-class merchant, and I don't have many talents, but if Jesus will have me, I will give him all I have.

Who are your closest friends?

Abba is my closest friend. He and I only had each other for many years, and that created a tight bond. Simon, who is now called Peter is also a close friend of mine. He accepts me despite my youth, and I appreciate that. I never thought I'd say it, but I also consider a Roman centurion my friend. Centurion Vitalis is the only one of his kind that I get along with.

You don't like Romans? Why not?

***Dumbfounded stare***

Okay...Ahem. Uh...What is it about Vitalis that makes you like him despite his race?

He's a man of character. Not to mention he has saved my life twice now. He's very clever, especially for a Roman. He is one of those men that you pass on the street, but never know that he is a sage full of wisdom.  He also respects us Jews, unlike most of the soldiers. He's the only reasonable one I've met.

Who is your favorite character in your story?

Jesus, of course. I've never met anyone like him.

Where are you off to next?

I have a caravan to Caesarea that I have to deliver, but I will stay around here for a short while to speak with some of you people. It's been most interesting.

Hear that? Malon's going to stick around. So if you have a question for him, leave them in the comments below, and he'll answer.  You'll also be entered to win a Kindle copy of The Master's Calling! 

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The Winner of Land of My Dreams by Stitches Thru Time author Norma Gail is Terrill R.!

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 This Week's Giveaway is:

The Master's Calling by Amber Schamel

After generations of waiting, the Messiah has come at last. And not a day too soon. All his life, Malon Ben-Tyrus has been stifled beneath Roman laws and religious traditions, and he longs to be free. The oppression of the Romans worsens every day, and the religious system led by the Scribes and Pharisees has grown corrupt.

Malon believes his life calling is to become a disciple of the Messiah and help free Israel from bondage.  When Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the Passover feast, Malon knows this will be a historic event. Jesus will enter the city as the Son of David and take His place as the Messiah of Israel. He longs to follow Jesus to Jerusalem, but his family won't allow him to go.

When at last his family consents, Malon arrives in Jerusalem only to discover that he is too late. The man he thought to be the Messiah has been crucified, and Barabbas—his greatest enemy—has been set free.

Appalled by the cowardice of Jesus' disciples, Malon returns home seething with frustration and despair. Everything he believed he was destined to become died with Jesus. Was he wrong about his destiny?

This giveaway runs through November 15th. Comment on any post between now and then to enter, and remember, the more comments you make, the more entries you earn!

    Winners will be announced in the Weekly Wind-up.

  Coming up this week:

Monday: Devotion - Her Blinded Eyes Will See by Teresa Lilly
Tuesday: Angela Couch
Wednesday: Apple Syrup Aplenty by Deb Garland
Thursday: Heidi Main's review of Falling for Texas by Jill Lynn
Friday: Meet Malon Ben Tyrus - Character Interview with Giveaway
Saturday: Surprise!

We look forward to hanging out with you this week!

 Check out our Prizes Galore Page to see all our giveaways.

Confessions of a Book Crier

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Confessions of a Book Crier

by Amber Schamel

I'm not one of those gals that cries a lot. In fact, I tend to cry more often out of frustration than sadness. But I will confess, there have been a couple of books that made me cry. It's a tough thing to do, but it has happened. 

I think the first book that ever made me cry was Beulah by Augusta Jane Evans. It was an old book I picked up at an antique store. As it turns out, it was originally published in 1865. Like many books of its period, Beulah was a story about a plain, hard working, devoted orphan girl. In one of the beginning scenes, Beulah's sister Lillian is adopted by a prominent family, but they don't want Beulah. Lilly is torn from her sister's arms, screaming and begging them not to separate her from her sister. a heartbroken Beulah lets her go, knowing it is for her sister's ultimate benefit, though they may never see each other again. The scene is written in such a way that we feel both sister's anguish, and are already deeply attached to the characters even though this scene occurs in the second chapter. Having three younger sisters myself, this picture tugged at my heartstrings and I confess...I cried like a little girl. 

Whew. There. I said it. First confession out of the way. As an author though, I have another confession to make. Sometimes books make me cry...when I'm writing them. 

My debut novella, The Healer's Touch, is a story about a woman who is banished from her home because of leprosy. Her husband threatens to kill her, and she is separated from her son for over ten years. Life in the leper colony is heartbreaking. When news comes of a man who may be able to heal her, Aaliyah is forced to make a choice: risk her life by going into the city to find the healer, or live out the rest of her miserable existence and die a leper. As I wrote her story, there were a couple of times that I felt her anguish so deep, that it actually made me cry. Rumor is, it had the same effect on some of my readers. 

When writing the sequel to The Healer's Touch, (which just released on Oct 16th!) I found myself in tears for a different reason. This time, it was feeling the character's joy that choked me up. (I can't tell you more than that, or it might spoil it for you.) :D

Okay, so now that I've confessed to being a book crier, it's your turn. What books have made you cry?

If you're an author, have you cried when writing your books?

Best selling author Amber Schamel writes riveting stories that bring HIStory to life. She has a passion for history, books and her Savior. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest". A homeschool graduate from a family of 12 children, Amber found her calling early in life. First published at age 21, she has continued to hone her craft and is now the author of over half a dozen books. Between ministry, family and working in their family-owned businesses, Amber loves to connect with readers. Find her on the Stitches Thru Time blog, or on any of the major social media sites.  Amber is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, and the Historical Novel Society.

Her new release The Messiah's Sign is on sale for only $.99 for a limited time!

Dreams…they shouldn’t bother him, but when Tyrus’ worst nightmare is vindicated, he has no choice but to face reality. His wife has been unfaithful, and God has punished her with the most feared disease in the land: leprosy. Banishing her to the leper colony, Tyrus struggles to raise their son alone and protect him from a merciless outlaw. But when Malon begins following the teacher from Nazareth, what remains of their business and reputation is at stake. Can Tyrus save his son from the beguiling lies of a false Messiah before he loses the only thing he has left?

 http://www.amazon.com/Days-Messiah-2-Messiahs-Sign-ebook/dp/B00OJ93IB6/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1413400281&sr=1-3&keywords=amber+schamel

I'm celebrating my new release with the Name-A-Character Giveaway! Enter to for a chance to pick the name of a main character in Amber's upcoming book The Christmas Pardon. Terms and conditions apply. 
 

In the aftermath of the Civil War, a young lawyer battles with the U.S. Supreme court. In what seemed to be a Christmas miracle, he had secured a pardon for his friend from Lincoln himself. The army executed the boy anyway. On the fifteenth anniversary of his death, will the lawyer finally clear his friends name and bring justice to his memory?

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