So glad you dropped by to see how things are going in my world. I love talking books with friends. So pour a cup of tea – I'll take my tea black and strong – or coffee, hot cocoa, whatever makes you smile, and come on in and visit a while. Then after you see what's happening here, click on my e-mail link and let me know what's happening where you are. Me, I'm celebrating a new release, Words Spoken True.
In Words Spoken True, I pull out all the stops to make this story compellingly romantic with 
a great heroine, Adriane Darcy, and a heart-pounding hero, Blake Garrett. I drop the two of them down in a historical background of political and civil unrest in 1850s Louisville and the story takes off. In a 4 star review, RT Book Review Magazine says, "Gabhart's ability to transport readers into the world of newspaper writing in the 1850's is amazing." I do seem to enjoy writing about newspaper people – especially when love is one of the headline stories. Check out the complete review and get a sneak peak at the first chapter on the link for Words Spoken True.
Lacey in my Shaker book, The Blessed, is still stealing readers' hearts as she hopes 
for the blessing of true love. Not something that easy to find in a Shaker village. The story got a great review from Singletitles. "Beautifully written, history comes to life and a completely different lifestyle is exposed ... Informative and inspiring, THE BLESSED should not be missed." It is certainly a different lifestyle as Lacey ends up in my Shaker village of Harmony Hill during one of the strangest eras of Shaker history – their Era of Manifestations.
My other Shaker books, The Outsider, The Believer and The Seeker are also available at your favorite bookstores or on-line at internet booksellers such as Christianbook.com, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble. If you're a member of a book club like Crossings Christian Book Club check to see if one of the books might be available as a selection. While my Shaker series are all set in my Shaker village of Harmony Hill, each book is a stand-alone story and so don't have to be read in any particular order. Samples of the stories are just a click away on my Shaker Books link. And coming in July 2012 is The Gifted. Again, a new and different heroine, Jessamine Brady, but one I think you'll like getting to know the same as you did Lacey.
Angel Sister continues to bless readers with its story of love 
and forgiveness and family grit in the face of some hard times. And great news – Angel Sister is one of RT Book Review Magazine's nominees for inspirational book of 2011. Angel Sister sprang straight out of my heart since the spark of the idea for the story was my mother's memories of growing up in the 1930's. While my Merritt family and what happens to them is fiction, the echo of my mom's childhood is in the background of every scene. To read more, click on the Angel Sister link. And good news for those of you who wanted to see what happened next in Rosey Corner – a story is underway.
By the way, I love talking to book clubs – in person if the club is in my area or by phone or Skype if you're across country. It's always fun and sometimes eye-opening to hear readers talk about my characters and how they handle their challenges.
You can check where you might meet me in person on my News and Events page. That's where you'll find out about new giveaways too. I post on my blog, One Writer's Journal, Wednesdays and Sundays. You never know what you might see there, but I love reading your comments. You can keep up with what's going on down here on the farm along with my writing news and get advance notice of new giveaways by signing up for Ann's newsletter. Or check out what's happening on Facebook or Twitter.
Thanks a bunch for stopping by. I appreciate each and every one of you. So much so that I dedicated Words Spoken True to you. "To my readers who have followed my story trail from Hollyhill to Harmony Hill to Rosey Corner and now to Louisville." You're the best!
"When I stand before God at the end of my life
I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left,
and could say,"I used everything you gave me.""
(Erma Bombeck)
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Words Spoken True e-book can be purchased at a reduced price for the month of May from these online stores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook.com. Also, Angel Sister e-book can be purchased at a reduced price for the month of May from these online stores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christianbook.com. Ann's hosting a giveaway! She's giving away a copy of one of her print books - winner's choice - to five people. If you want to enter, send Ann an e-mail asking to be part of the May giveaway. Then stay tuned in June for a new giveaway to celebrate her July release of The Gifted. Ann just sent out a newsletter. Receive Ann's newsletter. It's fun and full of inspiration. May 16, 2012 - One Pencil = 45,000 Words - Pencil leads break, but a little sharpening and they are right back to work without letting the paper lose a word. Unless the dog eats it or something. Or does that only happen with homework? May 13, 2012 - Moms and Memories - The plot of Angel Sister is completely fiction, but I built the background and setting from my mom's memories. That was hard at times because I had to separate my characters from the real sisters in order to... May 9, 2012 - Free Download - Words Spoken True - Free is an excellent price and a great incentive to try a new writer. That's why the publishers offer the free books from time to time. They hope to find a writer new readers. Angel Sister was free Monday and Tuesday and is at a reduced price until the end of May. Now Words Spoken True is free until the end of Thursday, May 10, and then its price will also be reduced until the end of May. It's been fun... May 6, 2012 - Using Fragrant Memories in Fiction - ... but just a good feeling. Smelling peonies makes me remember an innocent time when the sun was shining and life was easy. Ann adds a post on her blog twice a week, be sure to read her inspirational and fun messages. |
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