Not Another Book?

Yes, I have actually read several books since my last post which means that although I find time for reading I find relatively little to no time for blogging. Ouch! I am sorry to those of you who were my faithful followers. Let's hope for a renewed zest in 2012. Here are a few of the past reads: Mindy Starns-Clark delivers another delightful read in Shadows of Lancaster County. This author never disappoints. Her characters are always easy to establish rapport with and she builds a good sense of suspense to keep those pages turning. A friend recommended Ted Dekker. He has been around on the Christian Fiction scene for a long time but I have never read his books. But I decided I would try. I grabbed "Green" off the bookstore shelf and unfortunately I find Ted to be dry. He offers you to much in the way of narrative and too light in the way of intrigue. As is customary I will finish the book but find it a hard press to complete. Thus, if you seek out Mr. Dekker it is not...

Get ready fans! Mindy is getting ready to release her new book this Fall 2009 (September 1st to be exact!). In doing so she has a fun contest you can enter: To enter, simply email your name and mailing address to MindyStarnsClark@aol.com with the subject line CONTEST; Mindy will print out all entries, place in a hat, then have her kids draw one winner each day for August 22nd through the 31st. If your entry is drawn, you will be notified via email, your prize will be mailed to the address on the entry form, and your name will be listed here. Last possible day for entry is August 30th, but the sooner you enter, the more chances you'll have to win!

Sadly, for the rest of July and August I am taking a brief sabbatical from my regular reading adventures. It is forced and not a personal choice but one that is necessary. However, I wanted to leave you with a list of some good reading for the rest of your summer. Of course, I highly recommend: Melody Carlson , Jeffery Overstreet , and Mindy Starns Clark . Don't forget that Karen Hancocks new book is soon to hit the stores. Then here is a list of Amazon's Top 10 reads for 2009: Best Books of the Year... So Far - Click Here .

If you had to disappear would you know how? Could you lead someone on a wild goose chase, especially considering the technological age you live in? One of my favorite things about reading comes in the form of characters professions. Authors often research and review professions in great detail to make sure that their characters portray and do things that someone in their field would do. What a great way to learn about various jobs and careers. Recently I finished Mindy Starns Clark's new novel: Shadows of Lancaster County. Ever heard of " Skip Tracing ?" Me neither, until I read this book. In fact, I was so drawn to the topic that I spent time goggling for even more details. What I learned from this read and from my own research is that if I ever had to actually disappear I would not know where to start. However, that is a thing of the past. I now am armed with at least a great start. Still, let's hope disappearing is not something in my future. Mindy did it again! ...

Yes, I am well aware of the fact that it is the second week of March and I am just getting to my book give away. It is not because I have not thought about it a great deal, which I have. Rather, I just have a hard time getting creative with ideas for the contest. Many readers told me that my choice for the February give away was hard and a little bit too time consuming. Based on that I am trying to simplify this one. Since I love to find new Authors the March challenge will go with that in mind. Here is what to do: Post the name of your favorite author and why. If I pick to read your author next you win . This month's book is by Mindy Starns Clark (She is my favorite Author). Give away ends March 30th 2009.

I have been immersed in too many authors lately that I have forgotten to tell you about one of my favorite writers. She is an incredible writer and I truly believe you will love all of what she has to offer. When I think about her books I often think of how Rolling Stones critics movies - riveting, passionate, a must "read". Feel free to stop by her website at www.mindystarnsclark.com. I just visited and realized that she has a new book out. You can bet that is high on my list of must reads for 2009. Still her most endearing books for me are the Million Dollar Mystery Series. "Callie and Tom" (Main characters) were like my dear friends. That said, the Smart Chick Series and Whispers on the Bayou are both must reads as well.