Author Speaks About Glittering Promises

 An interview with Lisa T. Bergren, Author of Glittering Promises Each of us must set upon a spiritual journey to find out who we really are. For Cora Kensington, the greatest discovery about herself occurred during an epic Grand Tour across Europe. In Glittering Promises (David C Cook/October 1, 2013/ISBN 978-1434764287/ $14.99), the final installment of the Grand...

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Winner of the Grand Tour Series

Well, folks, I got sick, so excuse the delay in announcing the winner of the Grand Tour Series collection is. . . NENNA! ...

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Today Only! Giveaway of the Grand Tour Series by Lisa Tawn Bergren

LitFuse is giving away a full set of Lisa T. Bergren's Grand Tour Series! Today only. Comment to win by answering the question: What country would you most like to visit? Book # 1: When Cora Kensington learns she is the illegitimate daughter of a copper king, her life changes forever. Even as she explores Europe with her new family, she discovers that the most...

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Contemporary Romance Book Spotlight ~ Love's Refuge

Sandra Leesmith is back with a brand-new inspirational contemporary romance! I had the pleasure of editing the book and assisting Sandra in publishing and promoting it (via my freelance editing & publicity business, Editing Through the Seasons). We're currently in the midst of the blog tour right now, so be sure to read on for more info about that! About the Book Skye...

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Winners!!

Good morning, BB fans! Thanks to everyone who participated in our "puzzling" Friday giveaway! Keep all those facebook and Twitter notifications, coming! This week's winner is:  Cindy W - Dark Road Home by Elizabeth Ludwig. Congratulations, Cindy! Thank you all so much for stopping by The Borrowed Book....

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Max'ism...everything I've learned about God by watching my daschund

Max’ism: Do Not Be Afraid Jeremiah 31:9-11 Max is a wiener dog. Though his spirit is big, he’s had to come to terms with the fact that he is a fifty-pound dog trapped in a ten-pound dog’s body. That was made very evident on one of our daily walks. We live on a country road far from traffic. We do, however, have Barney. Barney is a German Shepherd of considerable size....

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Weekly Drawing

It's Fun Friday at The Borrowed Book! To enter: Leave the time it took you to complete the puzzles in the comments section as well as your email address for notifying you if you've won. Winners will be drawn from ALL of the times, so the person with the fastest time may not be the actual winner, but by leaving your time, you double your chances. Want another entry? Tweet your puzzle time and mention The Borrowed Book, get another entry....

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Author Interview ~ Elizabeth Ludwig

Elizabeth Ludwig is the award-winning author of No Safe Harbor and Dark Road Home, Books One and Two in the Edge of Freedom series. She is an accomplished speaker and teacher, often attending conferences and seminars where she lectures on editing for fiction writers, crafting effective novel proposals, and conducting successful editor/agent interviews....

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5 Keys to Hosting a Successful Book Launch

My very first contract was for a cozy mystery called Where the Truth Lies, which I co-authored with Janelle Mowery. The book released in 2008. Since then, I have been very fortunate to have one title release every year. But in all that time, with all of the marketing, interviews, and promotions I have conducted, I have never hosted a Book Launch Party. The reason? Overwhelming,...

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The Research of Research by Author Elizabeth Ludwig

I never realized when I started out writing historical romance that I would need to develop an archeologist’s skill when combing the internet. On top of crafting a good story, writing anything with historical significance requires a general knowledge and level of accuracy that readers of the genre have grown to expect.  Book 2 My latest novel, Dark Road Home,...

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Historical Romance Series Spotlight ~ Edge of Freedom

About Book 1 New York City, 1897  She came to America searching for her brother. Instead all she's found is a web of danger. Cara Hamilton had thought her brother to be dead. Now, clutching his letter, she leaves Ireland for America, desperate to find him. Her search leads her to a houseful of curious strangers, and one man who claims to be a friend--Rourke Walsh....

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Winners!!

Good morning, BB fans! Thanks to everyone who participated in our "puzzling" Friday giveaway! Keep all those facebook and Twitter notifications, coming! This week's winner is:  Emily Kopf - God is Able by Priscilla Shirer. Congratulations, Emily! Thank you all so much for stopping by The Borrowed Book....

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Max'ism...everything I've learned about God by watching my daschund

Max’ism: Be Obedient 1 Samuel 15:21-23 Obedience is not an easy thing to learn. Max struggles with it. My kids struggle with it. I struggle with it. But I finally grasped its importance watching Max submit to my will even though it broke his heart. Max loves to ride in the car. In fact, next to eating ice cream, riding is his favorite thing to do, and he’s learned to...

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Weekly Drawing

It's Fun Friday at The Borrowed Book! To enter: Leave the time it took you to complete the puzzles in the comments section as well as your email address for notifying you if you've won. Winners will be drawn from ALL of the times, so the person with the fastest time may not be the actual winner, but by leaving your time, you double your chances. Want another entry? Tweet your puzzle time and mention The Borrowed Book, get another entry....

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A Day in the Life of Anita Higman

I have been a morning person my whole life. I’m up at 5:30 every weekday morning—sharp—and after I eat a breakfast of granola, Greek yogurt, and fresh berries, I usually have a short devotion time with my husband. This sets the right mood for the day and this also gives us the spiritual strength to deal with all the many tasks and problems that invariably come up during...

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