Book News from Author Terri Blackstock

Hi everyone,

Best-selling author Terri Blackstock is not only one of the most powerful voices in fiction, she is a wonderful person. Her new novel, Intervention, is both intriguing and enlightening. Here's what I can tell you about it...

The novel was inspired by Terri's personal experiences with her daughter's addictions. Six years ago she became aware that her daughter (then in her early twenties) had a severe prescription pill addiction that was killing her, and she hired an interventionist to convince her daughter to go to treatment. After a grueling few hours, her daughter agreed to go. As Terri put her on the plane with the interventionist, she was hit with the crushing feeling that her daughter was in the hands of a stranger, and anything could happen. That's when this book was born.

It was her last hope—and the beginning of a new nightmare. Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction, by staging an intervention. But when eighteen-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment—and her interventionist is found dead at the airport—Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.

Barbara and her son set out to find Emily before Detective Kent Harlan arrests her for a crime he is sure she committed. Fearing for Emily’s life, Barbara maintains her daughter’s innocence. But does she really know her anymore? Meanwhile, Kent has questions of his own. His gut tells him that this is a case of an addict killing for drugs, but as he gets to know Barbara, he begins to hope he’s wrong about Emily.

The mysteries intensify as everyone’s panic grows: Did Emily’s obsession with drugs lead her to commit murder—or is she another victim of a cold-blooded killer?

In this gripping novel of intrigue and suspense, bestselling author Terri Blackstock delivers the page-turning drama that readers around the world have come to expect from her.

Click here for Terri's web site.

New Fan of Scott Stapp

Hey,

Have you guys listened to Scott Stapp? I don't know a great deal about his former band, CREED, but what I do know is that some of Scott's songs are right up my alley. My recent downloads include: Higher, Broken, and The Great Divide.

As in books, I am always listening for that unique sound in my music selections. To that end, Scott Stapp rocks.

Like all of us, Scott has had his ups and downs...that's why I love his lyrics. Real. Gritty. Transparent. And to me, totally uplifting.

For more info., go to www.scottstapp.com.

P.S. Scott, if God has you read this, please contact me. I'd love to send you my Rock Star Chronicles novels...you could star in the lead role of the major motion picture!

Library News from Author Roxanne Rustand

Hey everyone,

My friend Roxanne Rustand has a new novel out, entitled Final Exposure. Here's a blurb:

Safety. Serenity. That’s what Jack Matthews wants, and what he seeks in Lost Falls, Montana. A quiet retreat is just what Jack and his orphaned nephew, Max, need—especially with gentle, beautiful Erin Cole as their host. But when sirens in the night leave Max screaming, Jack’s faced with the harsh truth. They’re not safe—not him, not Max and especially not Erin. What is she hiding? What does the shadowy figure stalking her want? And how much will Jack have to risk to keep her safe?

Learn more at Roxanne's Web Site.

Library News from Author Maureen Lang

Hey all,

My good friend Maureen Lang has a new novel out, entitled Look To The East.

I like what they came up with for the tag line:

A Village Under Siege. A Love Under Fire
France, 1914

And here's a little taste to whet your appetite:

At the dawn of the First World War, the French village of Briecourt is isolated from the battles, but the century-old feud between the Toussaints and the de Colvilles still rages in the streets. When the German army sweeps in to occupy the town, families on both sides of the feud are forced to work together to protect stragglers caught behind enemy lines.

Julitte Toussaint may have been adopted from a faraway island, but she feels the scorn of the de Colvilles as much as anyone born a Toussaint. So when she falls in love with one of the stragglers—a wealthy and handsome Belgian entrepreneur—she knows she's playing with fire. Charles Lassone hides in the cellar of the Briecourt church, safe from the Germans for the moment. But if he's discovered, it will bring danger to the entire village and could cost Charles his life.

For details, just click Maureen's web site HERE!

New Novel in the Works

For those interested, I am working on a new novel as of August 2009. It will be awhile before it hits shelves. I promise it will be worth the wait! CM

In the meantime, please visit my web site and read my first three books: CrestonMapes.com.

Cindy Woodsmall, New Novel!

Greetings all,

Author Cindy Woodsmall is my friend and neighbor (kind of...we live only 20 minutes part). What I can tell you about Cindy is that she is a wonderful wife and mother, and friend. She mentors many writers in our area of Atlanta, and her books are powerful. The newest is called The Hope of Reguge -- it's book #1 in Ada's House Series.

Here's a bit about the new novel...

Raised in foster care and now the widowed mother of a little girl, Cara Moore struggles against poverty, fear, and a relentless stalker. When a trail of memories leads Cara and Lori out of New York City toward an Amish community, she follows every lead, eager for answers and a fresh start. She discovers that long-held secrets about her family history ripple beneath the surface of Dry Lake, Pennsylvania, and it's no place for an outsider. But one Amish man, Ephraim Mast, dares to fulfill the command he believes that he received from God-"Be me to her"- despite how it threatens his way of life.

Completely opposite of the hard, untrusting Cara, Ephraim's sister Deborah also finds her dreams crumbling when the man she has pledged to build a life with begins withdrawing from Deborah and his community, including his mother, Ada Stolzfus. Can the run-down house that Ada envisions transforming unite them toward a common purpose-or push Mahlon away forever? While Ephraim is trying to do what he believes is right, will he be shunned and lose everything-including the guarded single mother who simply longs for a better life?

For details, click Cindy's web site.

Library News from Author Lyn Cote

Hi everyone,

Lyn Cote has a new book out, HER INHERITANCE FOREVER, which is book two of the Texas: Star of Destiny series. Here's some insight about the story:

In 1836 Texas, Alandra Sandoval is the Tejano lady of Rancho Sandoval. She is determined to show the world of men that she, a woman, can run the ranch successfully without a male by her side. Yet she still longs for future love and a family.

Scully Falconer, a loner, is the top hand on a nearby ranch. He has given his loyalty to the Quinn family and doesn’t ask more than honest pay for an honest day’s work.

Alandra, the lady of Mexican descent, and Scully, the American cowboy, think they have very different paths set before them. But greedy relatives burst onto the scene, threatening to change their way of life. And when General Santa Anna crosses the Rio Grande and marches north to keep his rendezvous with destiny at the Alamo, Alandra and Scully’s lives will never be the same.

The Library Journal says Lyn Cote “demonstrates her skill at creating strong female protagonists in compelling stories that will captivate historical romance readers.” HER INHERITANCE FOREVER attests to Cote’s ability to create page-turning, riveting romances with wonderful historical details that also allow readers to watch the forming of the Texas state."

For more, click HERE.