SUMMER BOOK TOUR

It's here!

My summer book tour schedule has been confirmed! I am so excited about my tour through the beautiful south to promote my summer release, Love's First Light (out in one more week!)!! If you or someone you know will be close to any of these areas, please stop by to see me.

A huge thank-you to Amanda Willis from PR by the Book! These ladies rock at publicity and Amanda has been wonderful and amazing as the coordinator for this tour. Thanks to Julie Gwinn (as always!) at B&H for sanctioning this and everything you do. I can't wait until you and Karen Ball (my wonder editor) join me at the end of the tour in Myrtle Beach, SC! That is going to be so much fun!

Another HUGE thanks goes to Book-A-Million, LifeWay Christian Stores and the independently owned Bible bookstores for letting me come and do a signing! I promise to do my best to make every signing lots of fun!

Okay, drum roll please. . .

SATURDAY, JULY 18
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 1:00-3:00 PM CT
Books-A-Million No. 431
Turtle Creek Crossing
6143 U S Highway 98 #40
Hattiesburg, MS 39402Phone: 601-268-2431
http://www.booksamillion.com/
The event is free and open to the public.


SATURDAY, JULY 18
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 4:30-5:30 PM CT
Baptist Bible & Book House
605 Commerce Street
Laurel, MS 39440-3923
Phone: 601-649-7682
The event is free and open to the public.


SUNDAY, JULY 19
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 1:00-3:00 PM CT
Books-A-Million No. 616
131 S. Frontage Rd.
Meridian, MS 39301Phone: 601-485-2278
http://www.booksamillion.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

MONDAY, JULY 20
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM-12:00 PM CT
New Life Christian Supplies
1920 Highway 45 N
Ste. 2
Columbus, MS 39705-1922

Phone: 662-327-4602
The event is free and open to the public.

MONDAY, JULY 20
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 3:30-4:30 PM CT
The Amen Corner
2637 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124-1353
Phone: 205-663-2370
http://www.amenweb.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

MONDAY, JULY 20
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:00-8:00 PM CT
Books-A-Million No. 180
757 Brookwood Village
Birmingham, AL 35209Phone: 205-870-0213
http://www.booksamillion.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

TUESDAY, JULY 21
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 2:30-3:30 PM CT
Dove Christian Supply
3112 Ross Clark Cir # B
Dothan, AL 36303-3048Phone: 334-793-5691
http://www.dovechristiansupply.us/
The event is free and open to the public.

TUESDAY, JULY 21
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 5:00-7:00 PM CT
LifeWay Christian Store Dothan
Shops On The Circle3500 Ross Clark Circle
Suite 310Dothan, AL 36303 Phone: 334-678-1718
http://www.lifewaystores.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

THURSDAY, JULY 23
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 5:00-7:00 PM CT
LifeWay Christian Store Westside Centre
6275 University Drive NW
Ste 42A
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: 256-971-1646
http://www.lifewaystores.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

SATURDAY, JULY 25
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET
LifeWay Christian Store Columbus
Columbus Park Crossing
5555 Whittlesey Boulevard
Unit 1300
Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: 706-653-8662
http://www.lifewaystores.com/
The event is free and open to the public.


MONDAY, JULY 27
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 2:30-3:30 PM ET
The Lamb’s Well Christian Bookstore
115 Margie Dr.
Ste. E
Warner Robins, GA 31093-7583
Phone: 478-971-2677
http://www.lambswell.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

MONDAY, JULY 27
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Monday, July 27, 2009 at 5:00-7:00 PM ET
LifeWay Christian Store Macon
Eisenhower Crossing
4664 Presidential Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
Phone: 478-405-0428
http://www.lifewaystores.com/
The event is free and open to the public.


TUESDAY, JULY 28
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 5:00-7:00 PM ET
LifeWay Christian Store Albany
Albany Exchange
1218 North Westover Boulevard
Albany, GA 31707
Phone: 229-435-7822
http://www.lifewaystores.com/
The event is free and open to the public.


THURSDAY, JULY 30
BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 6:00-8:00 PM ET
Books-A-Million No. 277
164 Forum Dr.
Columbia, SC 29229Phone: 803-788-4349
http://www.booksamillion.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

BOOK SIGNING EVENT
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 6:00-8:00 PM ET
Books-A-Million No. 658
Colonial Mall
10177 N. Kings Hwy.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572Phone: 843-361-1674
http://www.booksamillion.com/
The event is free and open to the public.

It's gonna be a whirlwind!!!!!!!

Isabelle and Samuel - Frontier First Encounter!

It's here! The big contest where you could win a $150 gift certificate for a dress like this one from www.edressme.com (you get to pick the dress) and a signed copy of Wind Dancer! All you have to do is tell me how/where you think Samuel and Isabelle would meet if they had their first encounter today.

In my version, Isabelle, her brother Julian, and their guide are taking cover from a nasty thunderstorm under a tree in the forest. Lightning strikes a tree close by causing Isabelle to scream. Samuel is walking through a nearby clearing when he hears the scream and heads toward them to investigate. He circles around to the back of the threesome and then Isabelle suddenly turns and points her long rifle straight at his heart. Isabelle demands he come forward and interrogates him. Samuel finds himself both repelled and fascinated by her fierce boldness. There is some heated banter between them and then Julian steps in to rescue Samuel from his sister's brazen manners. Instant chemistry!

Now it's your turn. How and where might they meet today?

The judges:

Jim Rubart - http://www.jimrubart.com/ (He has a wonderful book coming out soon called ROOMS!)

Julie Gwinn - B&H Publishing's Marketing Maven (I just call her Supergirl!!)

Twila Belk - The Gotta Tell Somebody Gal! (One of the warmest, kindest people I've ever met!)

This contest will be up until Sunday, February 1st. The winner of last week's contest will be announced sometime this week, so keep checking back.

God bless and have fun!!

Wind Dancer In Stores Now!

I recieved my first review of Wind Dancer last week and WOW it is a really a great review! Check it out here!

Wind Dancer is available at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, LifeWay Christian (and most Christian bookstores), CBD (podcast interview on CBD) and Amazon. Order your copy today!