Today, I get to introduce you to another CrossRiver Author, Melody Balthaser and her book, Seeking Sophie. In 1858 New England, orphaned, indentured servant Sophie Stalz stabs her master to protect herself from rape. Now she must rely on her brother and his friends to protect her. Escaping through the Underground Railroad, Sophie finds herself […]
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God is in the Quiet
Today, I would like introduce you to Pasquale “Pat” Mingarelli. As a long-time professional photographer, Pat approaches creation as an artist. He looks at how it connects with our intellect, but even more so how it touches our soul on a theological level and our hearts on a personal level through its majesty, mystery and beauty. Pat’s ministry, […]
Spotlight: Chapel Springs Revival by Ane Mulligan
Take a peek – you might want to add this one to your reading list! With a friend like Claire, you need a gurney, a mop, and a guardian angel. Everybody in the small town of Chapel Springs, Georgia, knows best friends Claire and Patsy. It’s impossible not to, what with Claire’s zany antics and […]
Spotlight: Deadly Communications by Lillian Duncan
Lillian Duncan has a new book out that looks like an exciting read. Thought you might like to hear all about it. If her book piques your interest, let her know in the comments below. It always does an author good to hear what people think about their books. ~ ~ ~ Deadly Communications Improving […]
Spotlight: Annie’s Stories by Cindy Thompson
The year is 1901, the literary sensation The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is taking New York City by storm, and everyone wonders where the next great book will come from. But to Annie Gallagher, stories are more than entertainment—they’re a sweet reminder of her storyteller father. After his death, Annie fled Ireland for the land […]
Spotlight: Moon Over Maalaea Bay by H.L. Wegley
In an instant the Maui honeymoon of Lee’s dreams morphs to a nightmare when Jennifer disappears on their wedding night. Were the abductors the trafficking ring Jennifer crippled or does an even a more sinister organization want her for other purposes? With the clock ticking toward Jennifer’s impending sale, Lee, accompanied by their fifteen-year-old foster daughter, Katie, […]
Spotlight: Daisies are Forever by Liz Tolsma
Their journey to Gisela’s mother in Berlin is riddled with tragedy and hardship, but they strive to keep Ella’s daughters safe so they can reunite with their mother. During the journey Gisela and Mitch begin to develop feelings for one another beyond friendship. They reach Berlin, but their struggles are far from over. Gisela and Mitch must learn […]
Spotlight: Intermission for Reverend G by RJ Thesman
RJ Thesman has done it again. I thoroughly enjoyed The Unraveling of Reverend G and Intermission for Reverend G is just as delightful. Reverend G is my hero for growing older. With spunk and determination, she bravely faces the daily challenges and unknowns of Alzheimers. This is one series I highly recommend. About Intermission for Reverend G Three months after a […]
Spotlight: Jennifer Hallmark
The Book In college, Mara and her sorority sisters played an ugly game, and Mara was usually the winner. She’d date men she considered geeks, win their confidence, and then she’d dump them publicly. When Mara begins work for a prestigious clothing designer in New York, she gets her comeuppance. Her boyfriend steals her designs […]
Highlight: Wild Mint Tea by Valerie Comer
She’s rooted deep. He flies free. Local-foods chef Claire Halford envisions turning Green Acres Farm into an event destination. Weddings prove trickier than she imagined when the first one comes with a ruggedly handsome brother-of-the-bride, who has everything but a fixed address. Oh, and faith in God. Noel Kenzie loves the freedom his reforestation company […]
