That's My Book

Kathy Cretsinger is the owner of Mantle Rock Publishing LLC. She is constantly on top of the latest happenings in the industry.

 

Kathy Cretsinger and her husband, Jerry own Mantle Rock Publishing LLC. They are passionate about helping new authors. Kathy is also a published author and knows about the desires of writers and how hard it is to become published.

Kathy and Jerry live in Western Kentucky close to the rivers and lakes. No, she doesn’t like to fish, but she’s been know to eat the critters. They have two grown children and four grandchildren. Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, reading, her church family, and talking to authors. Kathy also teaches at conferences. The next conference she will attend is Mid-South Christian Writers in Memphis, TN.

Diane Turpin is a Cover Designer with Mantle Rock Publishing LLC. She also does covers for other authors.

Diane Turpin is the cover designer for Mantle Rock Publishing and her own company, Diane Turpin Designs. Since 2014, she has created book covers in the genres of historical romance, contemporary romance, suspense and most recently, fantasy. She is the wife of a professional Boy Scout and mom of a musical daughter. In her spare time, she sharpens her crafty skills with watercolor painting and sewing.

Cyn Taylor and I couldn’t get the interview to record, so I’m telling you a little about this Romantic Suspense writer.

Cyn Taylor lives and plays in Knoxville Tennessee in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. She and husband Brent live on his family farm at the peak of Thunder Ridge along with a feral cat and other woodland creatures who come round to visit. They have two adult children and seven grandchildren.

 

As a former freelance photo journalist, Cyn has written faith, community and feature articles.

Cyn gets some of the best inspiration for her books when she accompanies Brent on fly fishing excursions to the Smokies. He fishes. She writes. Life is good.

After four years Brianna Walters was finally making headway in forcing her late husband’s ghost to the recesses of her mind rather than the forefront of her heart. She had immersed herself into her company, deciding that no man could replace Grant. That was until she met Vic Andrews.

Vic stormed into her present and was charming his way into her future. Something about him reminded her of Grant. At least that was what Bree told herself. Vic’s personality, initially, seemed to be the exact opposite of Grant’s but in looks he had so many similar characteristics Bree began struggling to keep them separated in her mind; even to the point of calling Vic by Grant’s name at a most inopportune moment.

Now another company wanted to initiate a merger with hers and the owner was pushing but reclusive. Bree began having feelings of being watched and followed; sensations that materialized into an actual attack that left Bree feeling vulnerable, as well as suspicious of Vic. She wondered if God had grown tired of her rebellion and truly abandoned her.

Would she be able to cope with the turmoil that entered her life with Vic, or would Vic’s demands that she erase her husband’s memories forever from her mind and heart and choose him drive a wedge between them that only God could dissolve? And could Bree make that decision before God allowed Vic to be taken out of her life as well? On a very permanent basis!

 

Glory Donaghan has a wonderful church, a devoted family, and a flourishing career. She feels God’s hand on every aspect of her life.

That life flips when Glory awakens in a hospital bed accused of drug abuse by Tanner Slade, a man she’d just met. Her problems compound when the infuriating angler continues to involve himself in her life.

When Glory tries to help an abused teen, more complications arise, and her own life is threatened. Her perfect world disintegrates, along with her faith.

Tanner Slade knows drug users are deceptive and fights his growing attachment to Glory. He refuses to allow his heart to rule his head a second time.

Presented with an opportunity to leave Tennessee and the turmoil behind, Glory battles her conscience while Tanner Slade engages in a war with her heart.

The romantic setting of the Great Smoky Mountains and the sport of fly fishing bring Tanner and Glory together. Their conflicted hearts need a lesson in trust, if life will allow them time to discover their true pat

Meet Linda Fulkerson, author, podcaster, web designer, and my very good friend. I think you’ll enjoy learning more about her. This was supposed to go on Monday, but due to internet failure it is a little late.

Linda Fulkerson has two published novels: DEAD BROKE (Book One of the River Valley Mysteries series) and an historical romance, Wings of the Dawn. She is also the author of The Prodigal Daughter: Hope for Runaway Christians and Those Who Await Their Return(2003, Petit Jean Press) and Ordinary Girl, Extraordinary Purpose: LIfe Lessons from the Book of Esther (2017). Linda has written several marketing-related books and a series of coloring books for writers. All her books are available at Amazon.com.

Linda is a blog and marketing coach, award-winning photographer, and is the former online editor and director of digital services for the Killeen Daily Herald. She is a former sports writer for the Petit Jean Country Headlight. Linda is a past finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Genesis contest, taking second-place in the Young Adult category. She served as ACFW Arkansas Area Coordinator for four years and was recently elected to serve as the 2018 president of the Arkansas Chapter of ACFW. She is a CLASSeminar graduate and conducts workshops on blogging, marketing, and website development. Linda is the owner of DLF Digital Services LLC in Morrilton, Arkansas.

She and her husband, Don, have four adult children and eight grandchildren. They live with their two dachshunds down a country road in central Arkansas.

 

Adult coloring books are popular for a lot of reasons — coloring is a stress-free, therapeutic activity. We loved to color when we were kids, so why not enjoy it as grown ups?

And coloring for adults isn’t all fun and games — it actually increases frontal lobe brain activity, allowing us to better focus. Studies of all types are popping up, announcing other benefits of coloring for adults, including increasing creativity, decreasing stress, enhancing productivity, and more.

As writers, we need to focus, right? So, if the benefits of coloring for adults include both increased creativity and focus, why not combine coloring with brainstorming?

That’s exactly what I’ve done with my new coloring books for writers series.

In addition to inspirational/motivational writing quotes, The Coloring Book for Writers Volume I features coloring sheets plus brainstorming exercises to spark your creativity.

How does it work?

Simply read one of the brainstorming exercises. While you’re brainstorming, color one of the sheets, then jot down notes about the ideas you come up with. It’s that easy — and, it’s that fun!

Purchase Link for CBW Volume I:

https://www.amazon.com/Coloring-Book-Writers-Inspirational-Brainstorming/dp/1523382147/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1512522263&sr=1-1&keywords=linda+fulkerson

Welcome Alexis Goring, contemporary romance writer.

Alexis A. Goring is a passionate writer with a degree in Print Journalism and an MFA in Creative Writing. She loves the art of storytelling and hopes that her stories will connect readers with the enduring, forever love of Jesus Christ.

 

 

Newly single food critic and newspaper reporter Traci Hightower is done with dating. After the man of her dreams left her at the altar on their wedding day and ran off with the woman she thought was her best friend, Traci resolves to focus on work and resigns herself to being a bachelorette for life. 

Marc Roberts is a political reporter who is known as Mr. Nice Guy, the one who always finishes last. However, Marc’s compassion and kindness are of invaluable help to his newly widowed sister Gina Braxton who is trying to raise her two kids in the wake of her firefighter husband’s death.

Traci and Marc may be the perfect match, but they don’t know it yet. With God’s guidance and the help of Gina’s matchmaking skills honed by her career as a bestselling romance novelist, there is hope for a happily ever after for these two broken hearts.

Our guest today is Kathy Cretsinger, publisher and owner of Mantle Rock Publishing LLC. Join us as we learn more about what to expect with Mantle Rock Publishing LLC in 2018.

Kathy Cretsinger writes under the name of Katt Anderson. She and her husband Jerry own Mantle Rock Publishing. Kathy has two historical romance books published about the Melungeon race, her heritage, Callie’s Mountain and Susanna’s Hope. Her next book, Smoky Mountain Brides, will release October 15, 2017 which is written with Pam Watts Harris.

Jerry and Kathy are transplants to Kentucky from Tennessee. They enjoy being close to their two children and four grandchildren. Friday nights will find them at the county high school ballgames, and most Monday’s at recitals or concerts where their college-age granddaughter performs.

They enjoy family, church, traveling, and working with new authors.

You can learn more about Kathy by reading her blog: MantleRockPublishingLLC.com/blog

Kathy also has a newsletter that is sent out twice a month. You might also be interested in joining her Rockin’ Readers Street Team on Facebook. If you are interested in either of these, please contact her at [email protected] and she’ll be glad to add you. Specify which one you are interested in joining.

Today our interview is with Erin Howard, speculative author and acquisition editor with Mantle Rock Publishing LLC. Erin has a degree in Creative Writing and loves speculative books. Her first novel, The Seer, will be released in February 2018 with Mantle Rock Publishing LLC.

Erin is a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and received a BA in Creative Writing/English.  Prior to joining Mantle Rock Publishing, she owned and operated a retail store, and taught craft classes.  Erin is an avid reader and enjoys a wide variety of genres, such as: suspense, mystery, contemporary romance and YA fantasy.

When she’s not writing, Erin enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, being a youth leader, teaching crochet and cake decorating classes.

Erin is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and the KenTen Writers Group. You can find Erin on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on her blog (ErinRHoward.wordpress.com).

To submit a manuscript, please use the form on the Submissions Page.

Erin’s contact email: [email protected]

 

Today our guest is humorous historical romance writer, Laurean Brooks. Laurean’s first book with us releases tomorrow November 14, 2017. She’s written a couple of other books before this one, and we’re happy she decided to join our family.

Laurean Brooks lives in rural northwest Tennessee with her flea-marketing/antique-hunting husband, two labs and a cat. She writes inspirational romance with heart, humor, and unpredictable characters. Chivalrous heroes stand by to rescue their ladies from a plethora of disasters along the way. Her sassy heroines are familiar with the taste of their own shoe leather. “Foot-in-mouth” disease prevails throughout her stories.

Ms. Brooks’ over-active imagination wrought trouble in fifth grade when she was assigned to write about, “The Adventures of Columbus.” Laurean’s version should have been titled, “The “Mis”-adventures of Columbus.” Evidently her teacher did not approve, because after Laurean read the comical story to the class, she demanded a complete rewrite.

You can learn more about Laurean by visiting her website: LaureansLore.blogspot.com

When Carrie Franklin struggles with a drunk, leaving him unconscious, or perhaps dead, she flees. Forgetting the promise to her deceased mother she deserts her feckless brother and takes the train to Abilene, Texas.

Carrie shares a seat with Molly, who confides she’s a Mail Order Bride enroute to meet her fiancé. Molly’s friend was set to join her in this adventure. Bus suspicion made Katy Davis back out of her betrothal. Because Carrie will disembark in Abilene, Molly asks her to explain Katy’s absence to the waiting ranch owner, Josh Kramer.

Due to miscommunication, interruptions, and an empty purse, Carrie, seated beside Josh, heads to the ranch under his assumption she is Katy Davis.

When Josh’s aunt pulls Carrie aside to reveal a secret Carrie finds herself in a quagmire. Aunt Em will also suffer if Carrie reveals her true identity.

Josh is leery of Katy Davis, never suspecting his aunt’s deception. Is Katy out to get the ranch? His attraction toward her grows, but he was once burned by a woman and swore, “Never again.”

Her secret threatens to destroy any love Josh has for her. Did she kill the drunk? Is the law looking for her?

Will God’s forgiveness help Carrie and Josh find true love and happiness?

Today we have a new author on That’s My Book. Her name is Sara L. Foust, and her first published book will release November 7, 2017. Sara writes romantic suspense. She had a husband, five children, and 44 animals on her farm in East Tennessee.

Sara writes Inspirational Romantic Suspense from a mini-farm in East Tennessee, where she lives with her husband and their five homeschooled children. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee and is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Tennessee Mountain Writers.

Her debut novel Callum’s Compass won second place in Deep River Books’ 2017 Writer’s Contest. Sara finds inspiration in her faith, her family, and the beauty of nature. When she isn’t writing, you can find her reading, camping, and spending time outdoors with her family. To learn more about her and her work or to become a part of her email friend’s group, please visit www.saralfoust.com.

You can sign up for Sara’s newsletter here: Sara L. Foust Newsletter

You can purchase her book both in ebook and print book at https://www.amazon.com/Callums-Compass-Love-Hope-Faith-ebook/dp/B076B9PBZL/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1509834580&sr=1-1&keywords=Callum%27s+Compass

 

Kat Williams’s brother died in a gruesome accident in the mountains of East Tennessee. She blames herself.

Ryan Jenkins’s fiancée was murdered. He couldn’t protect her.

With the death of her brother, Kat believes she is unworthy of love from anyone—even God. When a good friend elicits a promise that she will stop living in the past, then leaves her clues to a real-life treasure hunt, Kat embarks on an adventure chock-full of danger. To find the treasure, Kat will have to survive wild animals—and even wilder men. Can she rely on Ryan, the handsome wildlife officer assigned to protect her … without falling in love?

Ryan swore off love when his fiancée was murdered, but feelings long buried rise to the surface around Kat. He volunteers to help with her treasure hunt, vowing to keep her safe. Together they venture deep into caves and tunnels … and even deeper into the depths of their unplumbed hearts.

Meet funny lady, Brooke Cox. Brooke enjoys humor, and she’s been a friend for several years. Out of that friendship grew the book we published by Brooke, Deadly Doll. Deadly Doll can be purchased on Amazon.com at amazon.com/…book/dp/B0135MT4ME/ref=sr_1_2

My name is Brooke Cox and the one thing that I have never inspired to be is normal.  Normal is a setting used for appliances.  I loved being quirky (fun while being different) and creative.  In fact, Deadly Doll came from my desire to reach out to others who don’t quite fit in with everybody else.

As for me, I have been married for 32 years to my high school sweetheart, Tim.  We have a beautiful daughter Sara, who just turned 25 years old.  We love the Lord.  And we love having fun and adventure.

I started writing before I could write.  I loved Snoopy.  Still do. I saw the comic pictures of him typing out stories while sitting on top of his doghouse.   I thought, “Why can’t I do that?”  So, I began to make up my own stories and I would have relatives write them down for me.

After I had my daughter, I became serious about the craft of writing.  I took writing classes and attended writer’s conferences.  And I have been a member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) for at least 10 years.

Deadly Doll is my first novel and my first mystery.  I love reading and watching mysteries.  After I finished a mystery book I had checked out from the library, again I thought “Why can’t I do that?”  I did some research on writing mysteries and it went from there.

Deadly Doll was a 2016 Selah Finalist for Debut Novel.  And it also made the Inspy 2016 Mystery / Thriller Longlist.

You can learn more about Brooke by visiting her blog: Brooke Cox’s Blog

Adventurous twelve-year old Brooksie discovered a hidden room in her grandparent’s attic. She opened up an old hat box and found her mother’s favorite childhood doll wrapped up inside. Brooksie’s great-grandfather sent it from Alaska and it was believed to have burned in the trash pile years ago. After showing it to her father, he takes it from her. A few days later he was murdered and the doll becomes a faded memory until it reappeared six years later after a freak accident. What was it about the doll that people kept hiding it? Could finding the doll have played a part in her dad’s murder? If the doll had remained hidden would he still be alive? Brooksie and her best friend Darlene delve deep into the doll mystery which has them learning about a past that Brooksie never knew existed.

Along the way, Brooksie’s thirst for adventure and acceptance has the girls stumbling on the edge of danger. What shocking family secrets might she find and could they change her life? Will she finally understand why God made her so different from the rest of her family and will it draw her closer to Him? Can Brooksie finally accept who she is?