Ann H. Gabhart Inspirational Fiction Writer

Ann GabhartWelcome to my website. So glad you dropped by for a visit to get to know more about my books and me.

The Outsider, my book about a Shaker girl in the early 1800's, will be in stores August 1.

Its story of forbidden love and new beginnings is getting a good response from reviewers and booksellers all over the country. Library Journal recommended all libraries get it for their readers. That sounded good to me. Hope you'll be one of those readers. Check out more about the book and get a sneak peek at the first chapter by clicking on The Outsider

If you've been reading my Hollyhill Series, I hope you had fun getting to know Jocie and her family. The Scent of Lilacs, the first book in the series, was one of Booklist's top ten Christian novels for 2006. The story continued in Orchard of Hope where Jocie and friends faced a whole new set of challenges in one of the hottest and driest summers ever in Hollyhill, Kentucky. In the third book, Summer of Joy, every knock on the door brings a new threat to my Hollyhill family's happiness. Each book is a stand-alone story, so jump in anywhere and then go back and see what happened in Hollyhill in the other books. You'll meet some loveable and quirky characters along the way that are bound to make you smile.

You can purchase my books on-line through Amazon and Barnes and Noble or other on-line booksellers such as Christianbook.com or at your favorite bookstores. If they aren't on the shelf, they might be able to order the book for you.

Angels at the Crossroads, one man's inspirational journey from Angels at the Crossroadswrongdoing to redemption, is my only non-fiction title. Jerry Shepherd sang in the same gospel quartet as my husband for six years and when I heard his story I had to write it down. Angels at the Crossroads, received a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award for Nonfiction - Memoir/Autobiography/Biography.

A great way to get Angels at the Crossroads is at one of the Patriot Quartet's concerts. That way you'll not only get an autographed copy of Jerry's inspiring true story of redemption and love, you'll have the chance to hear some great Southern Gospel music. Jerry also has the book available for purchase each time he gives his amazing testimony in word and song at a church or event. Both Jerry and/or I are available for talks for your church or organization. I enjoy sharing my writing experiences and I also do Bible centered inspirational talks such as "Where in the story of Jonah are you?" or "Lord, are you sure you're talking to me?"

So thanks for stopping by. Come back often. I'll be keeping you up-to-date on news about my books and where you might come meet me in person. Don't forget to check out my blog to find out what's happening in my life. I usually post on Saturdays or Sundays and add something a little extra during the week, so come on over and we'll talk.

Meanwhile, keep the faith, never forget the power of prayer, and keep smiling. Everybody will wonder what you're up to!

News and Events with Ann Gabhart and her books:

August 2008 - The Outsider will be in stores everywhere.

A new giveaway, an autographed copy of The Outsider. Winners of the autographed copies of The Outsider are Donna from North Carolina and Jane from Missouri. Thanks to everyone who entered. Winners so far in the book giveaways are Carrie winning Summer of Joy and Marge winning Angels at the Crossroads (her choice). Check back for a new giveaway in September, 2008.

Sept. 7, 2008 - 2 p.m. - Anderson Co. Public Library, North Main, Lawrenceburg, KY - Ann will be talking about "Writing about Shakers and Other Odd Characters" followed by a discussion time.  Door prizes plus the chance to get an autographed copy of one of Ann's books.

Sept 8-13, 2008 - National Quartet Convention, Freedom Hall & Exhibition Center, Louisville, KY.  Meet Ann & get an autographed copy of her books at the Patriot Quartet's booth in the Exhibition Center 4 p.m. to 11 p.m each day.  Ann loves to talk to readers.

September 26, 2008 - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Authors' Row, Nelson County Reading Celebration, Bardstown, Kentucky

Oct. 4, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Patriot Quartet at Renfro Valley, Kentucky.  Meet Ann at the Patriots' product table.

Oct 5, 2008 - 11 a.m. - Goshen Baptist Church 196th Homecoming Day, Hickory Grove Rd, Lawrenceburg, KY.  Come see the church that inspired Mt. Pleasant Church in Ann's Hollyhill books and hear the Patriot Quartet in concert.  Everybody welcome!

Oct 11-12, 2008 - West Virginia Book Festival, Civic Center, Charleston, West Virginia, www.wvhumanities.org - Ann will be presenting a program on "Writing about Shakers and Other Odd Characters" at 10 a.m. Saturday morning.

Oct. 16, 2008 - 7 p.m. - Joseph-Beth's Booksellers, Lexington, KY - Ann will be talking about her new book The Outsider and signing books.  Virginia Smith, author of Stuck in the Middle, and a new release from Steeple Hill, A Taste of Murder, will also be speaking about her books and signing her books.

Oct 24 & 25, 2008 - 7 p.m. - The Patriot Quartet Homecoming at United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg, KY just off the bypass Hwy 127 South. Great Southern Gospel music each night plus the chance to meet Ann and get an autographed copy of one of her books at the product table.

Nov. 6, 2008 - 6 to 8 p.m - Times to be announced - Ann will be signing The Outsider at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Greenville, SC.

Nov. 7, 2008 - 5 to 8 p.m. - Ann will be doing a reading and signing The Outsider at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Spartanburg, SC.

Nov 15, 2008 - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Ann will be signing The Outsider and her other books at the Kentucky Book Fair, Frankfort Convention Center in historic downtown Frankfort, KY .

Ann has her own blog, be sure to catch up on her daily activities!

 

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Meet Ann

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The Outsider

...The Romantic Times chose The Outsider as a "Top Pick!"

...The author of Orchard of Hope and Summer of Joy offers a glimpse of a bygone era in which the Shakers lived together in chastity and faith. With an appealing heroine and an intriguing plot, Gabhart's latest novel deserves a place in all public libraries. Library Journal Review for The Outsider, June 1, 2008.

The Hollyhill Series:

The Scent of Lilacs One of Booklist's Top Ten Christian Novels of 2006

Angels at the Crossroads Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award 2007

Orchard of Hope chosen as a Notable Book in 2007 by Christianfiction.blogspot.

Summer of Joy February interview with Novel Journey.

Check out Ann's interview about Angels at the Crossroads on ReaderViews

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