Thanks to all of you who suggested a book that I could send to Anita. I need to get that in the mail to her so she won’t think I forgot about her winning. I did already send the cuddly blanket winging its way to her. We could use a cuddly blanket around here today. Frost everywhere this morning and some ice in the bird’s birdbath. That was old Jack Frost going a little too far!
The three books mentioned most here and on my Facebook page were When the Meadow Blooms, Angel Sister, and River to Redemption. But a few other titles did get a mention. Loretta even gave a vote for my first Hidden Springs mystery, Murder at the Courthouse. I’m always happy to talk that book up to mystery lovers. Interestingly enough, nobody mentioned a Shaker book even though I often have readers say they would like me to write another story set in my Shaker village of Harmony Hill. The others that were mentioned where Along a Storied Trail and These Healing Hills. I’d be happy to send either of those two. But the vote is in.
I did say I’d go with the book most mentioned or throw the names in a hat and pick one at random. Most mentioned was When the Meadow Blooms by one over Angel Sister and River to Redemption. Then when I did a random drawing, the number for When the Meadow Blooms came up again. Guess I better send Anita When the Meadow Blooms. Maybe that story will still make her friend want to read more of my stories even though it isn’t part of a series.
Besides I do have all these great graphics to decorate up my post tonight. The publishers weren’t doing graphics when I published Angel Sister, but maybe I should make some now to share. I’m sure I could pull some good quotes out of the story. Actually, the only one designed by the publishers I used tonight is the one below with the blooming tree. I did the blooming meadow ones above, using pictures of fields here on my farm at different times of the year so different flowers were in bloom.
Making graphics is fun. And easier than sitting in front of my keyboard and coming up with a new story. But priorities. Writing that new story is priority one. I’ve finally settled on some names and a place and a year. So I’m making progress.
Book Giveaway Chance
Priority two is offering a book giveaway chance to you readers here on my blog. I’ve come up with something different to try. Not sure how well it will work or if you think it will be fun. If hardly anyone responds, then I’ll know it didn’t work. Of course that will make the chance of winning one of my autographed books a lot better for those who do decide to play along.
What I’m going to do is share a random line out of one of my books. To enter, you just have to guess which book it might be from. You don’t have to be right. If you don’t know and it’s probably a good chance you won’t since I have a few zillion lines in every book, just pick one of my book titles. I’ve mentioned several in this post. The line I’m picking is from one of those books. We’ll see how it works and if it’s too hard, I’ll give a list of three possible books with the next random line in Wednesday’s post. As always, each time you comment or guess on a new post, you get another entry in the drawing. I’ll pick, by random (I seem to be stuck on random), three winners who will be notified by email. Deadline to enter is midnight EST October 28, 2022. You must be at least eighteen years old to enter the giveaway.
Okay. Here’s the first random line.
“The Lord, he always answers if you pray believin’.” No doubt leaked into his words.
I’m pretty sure some of you will get this one.
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River to Redemption!
My first guess is River to Redemption, but it’s been a couple years since I read it. 😀
River to Redemption.
This was such an interesting and well-written story! I enjoy learning about historical events and how individual lives are affected by them.
I also like the way you deal with realistic characters who are struggling with making Christianity real in their everyday lives.
Author
So glad you thought so, Roberta. The bit of true story I found about Louis inspired me to create the kind of man I thought he would be. Then I made up a story around the actual events he was part of in Springfield during and after the cholera epidemic. And of course, you’re right about the random sentence being from River to Redemption.
Louis said that in RIVER TO REDEMPTION
River to Redemption is my guess, I just finished reading one of the best you have ever written.
Author
Well, don’t keep it a secret, Donna? Which one was it? I’ll try to remember how I did that one as I start this new one! But then, every story is different.
These Healing Hills
River to Redemption, I think also.
River to redemption
River To Redemption. Louis used the phrase. Loved the story.
Along a Storied Trail
Louis in River to Redemption
That’s Louis in River To Redemption!
It’s probably my favorite and I’ve often wondered how Adria is. Wouldn’t it be fun to find out about her life as an adult? (hint hint)
Author
I have pitched an idea about Adria and what happens next, but so far it hasn’t gotten any traction. Still, you never know, Lavon. I might get that story written someday.
My first thought was Angel Sister and was thinking it had to do with Victor. I am probably wrong though. I think doing the lines from your books is going to get a lot of us wanting to start rereading them again. I have read that series several times now but love it. I can actually think of several characters from your different books that this line would work with, so can’t wait to hear the correct answer!
Author
I’m glad you think the Random line game might be fun. And you are wrong about it being from Angel Sister. It’s Louis in River to Redemption. This game might be hard. I have a lot of books I could grab a line or two from. I might not know which book if I wasn’t the one doing the picking. 🙂 But I think I might have known this one since I always sign these books with the words “Pray believing.”
I’m sure I’ll grab a line from Angel Sister before we’re through.
River To Redemption !!
River to Redemption
Along a Storied Trail
I think it’s from one I read not too long ago so I’m thinking either River to Redemption or When the Meadow Blooms. I’ll go with the former.
River to Redemption
Angel Sister
The first Ann Gabhart book I read. Then I read the rest. Actually I think it’s from River to Redemption. Go figure. It could be from Along a Storied Trail. I’ve enjoyed them all. Angel Sister will always hold a warm spot in my heart because my own sister gave it to me.
Author
Angel Sister is a book about sisters, Becky, and that makes you getting a copy from your sister even more fun. I’m glad that reading that first Rosey Corner story made you want to read more of my stories. The line could have been from Angel Sister because for sure, Aunt Hattie prayed believing.
River to Redemption
Pray Believing