Along Came A Writer Network

Angela Breidenbach and I will talk about publishing books, ebooks, and audio books. Both of us are hybrid authors.

Norma Gail shares her grandparents love story that started in 1886 crossing paths with of Billy the Kid and John Chisum of the Chisom Trail fame! A beautiful finishing school belle meets a poor NM farmer. Norma still has the wedding skirt! 

About our guest: Norma Gail, author of the contemporary Christian romance, Land of My Dreams, winner of the 2016 Bookvana Religious Fiction Award. A women’s Bible study leader for over 21 years, her devotionals and poetry have appeared at ChristianDevotions.us, the Stitches Thru Time blog, and in “The Secret Place.” She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Romance Writers of America. Norma is a former RN who lives in the mountains of New Mexico with her husband of 40 years. Website: NormaGail.org

Her book: Land of My Dreams. Alone and betrayed, American professor, Bonny Bryant longs for a haven of peace. She accepts a position at a small Christian college in Fort William, Scotland, craving escape from her painful past. The passionate love which develops when she meets fellow professor and sheep farmer, Kieran MacDonell, is something she never anticipated. Kieran harbors a deep anger toward God for his own devastating grief. When Bonny’s former fiancé reenters her life, Kieran’s loneliness draws him to a former student. Can they set aside the past to make way for a future, or will it drive them apart? Land of My Dreams spans the distance between New Mexico’s high desert mountains and the misty Scottish Highlands with a timeless story of overwhelming grief, undying love, and compelling faith.

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Interview with author Janeen Ippolito and illustrator Julia Busko of Blood Mercy: Thicker Than Water

Cozy Mystery Author Linda Kozar interviews mystery, suspense and thriller authors, encouraging them to tell the story behind their latest release and talk about what motivates them to write such twisted tales. Book giveaways. Call-ins welcome and Chat Room questions welcome.

Interview with Graphic Artist and Book Cover Designer Danny Mehl.

"I am a Graphic Designer and Art Director with over ten years of experience working in graphic design firms, ad agencies and the in-house department of a world-renowned ministry. In addition to my day job I also do freelance projects including book covers. I've won multiple awards and had work featured in major publications including Graphis, Addys, AIGA Design Shows, and Logo Lounge. I'm a firm believer in working closely with clients to get to the root of the problem they're trying to solve. Defining what we truly need to say and who we need to say it to allows everyone to move forward confidently in seeking and identifying the perfect creative solution."

WEBSITE: www.dannymehl.com    or  http://www.dannymehlcovers.com

Marji Laine Clubine will answer your questions and share publishing tips as she interviews Marie Wells Coutu, author of the Mended Vessels series and chats about her new release A SECRET HEART. Leave her your question about writing contests or award programs in the comments section. If she uses your question on the air, you'll win a free book!

Today, Sharen will interview guest author, Paula Moldenhauer. Paula is the author of the Soul Scents, a four-book series (titles include, Soul Scents: Awaken; Soul Scents: Rooted; Soul Scents: Bloom. And her most recent title, Soul Scents: Flourish). She is also the author other titles both fiction and nonfiction. Her passion is freedom by God's grace and readers will find this thread beautifully woven through all of her titles. To find out more about her books, blog, and newsletters, visit Paula's website, www.paulamoldenhauer.com.

An interview with author, Lynne Gentry

Interview with award winning author of the Out of Time series and editor, Nadine Brandes

Angela Breidenbach's guest is Cynthia L. Simmons sharing a little known historical love story featured in her book, Pursuing Gold, set in the Civil War era. An interesting element is the true love story are secondary characters from the real McCallie family. Here's a link to more information about them and some photos. (We'd share those, but we don't have permission.) A Chattanooga native, Cynthia L Simmons and her husband have five children and reside in Atlanta. A Bible teacher and former homeschool mother, she writes a column for Leading Hearts Magazine. She conducts writing workshops, served as past president of Christian Authors Guild & directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference. “Cyndi” is fond of history and offers younger ladies the elegance of God’s wisdom. She hosts Heart of the Matter Radio and co-founded Homeschool Answers. Her author website is www.clsimmons.com.

About the book we mentioned today:Pursuing Gold by Cynthia L. Simmons — With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis. With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner’s daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter’s forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace.

Find your copy here Pursuing Gold

Shirley Crowder will share her publishing experience and Marji Laine will answer emailed or chatted questions. Email your questions to [email protected] with the subject line, "DPL Question," or call in with your questions!