Monthly Archives: January 2011

Stepping Into the Good Life

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Have you been scorned? Have your boyfriend left you for his ex? That relationship left Sheila Rushmore feeling empty & confused, but Sheila didn’t realize that she would encounter a better relationship and where she would find that relationship. You have to read more to find out exactly what relationship benefited Sheila in Tia McCollors latest novel- Stepping Into the Good Life.

Shelia Rushmore thought she’d be the last woman standing when it was time to fight for her man. Instead Ace, her boyfriend of two years, chose to reunite with his ex-wife, leaving Shelia emotionally devastated. It’s a year later when Sheila is convinced that sneaking into their wedding ceremony will put closure on the gaping hole in her heart.

But it’s on the back pew of the church where a new relationship begins for Shelia. She can’t explain the touch she received from God on that day, but she’s determined to be a better woman-a woman of faith. Since high school, Shelia has been chasing her definition of the good life – it’s left her with no home, no man, and no money. But now that’s she’s living life for God, things should get better, right? Shelia learns that living a faith-filled life isn’t always easy.

With faith, tough love, and some tough decisions, Shelia realizes that the life she’d been praying for she could have for herself is actually attainable. Being wrapped in God’s arms, she decided, was by far the safest place she’d ever been.

About the Author Tia McCollors:

TIA MCCOLLORS is a national bestselling author who secured her spot in the publishing industry with the release of her debut novel, Zora’s Cry. She received her B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina. After ten years as a public relations professional, Tia emerged as an inspirational speaker and author of faith-based novels. Her other titles include The Truth About Love and A Heart of Devotion. She continues to pen inspirational works and is currently writing a series of children’s early reader chapter books targeted towards girls, ages 7-9.

In addition to being a novelist, Tia is a motivational speaker and instructor for writing workshops. She is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers organization, and serves as the vice president of Visions In Print. Tia was voted as the Breakout Author of the Year by the Open Book Awards of the African American Literary Awards Show.

Tia lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with her husband and son. For more information, visit her online at www.TiaMcCollors.com.

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The Rhythem of Secrets Blog Tour

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This week we have the pleasure of talking with Author Patti Lacy. Patti has a new release: The Rhythem of Secrets. Very intriguing title so this book should definitely be a good book to read. Lets find out a little bit about the author and the book:

 

 

About the Author:

Patti Lacy graduated from Baylor University in 1977 with a BS in education. She taught at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois, until she retired in 2006 to pursue writing full time. She and her husband, Alan, have two grown children. Visit Patti’s Web site at www.pattilacy.com.

 

 

 

 

About the Book

Sheila Franklin has lived three separate lives. Now a conservative pastor’s wife in Chicago, she is skilled at hiding secrets—a talent birthed during childhood romps through the music-filled streets of New Orleans. But when the son she bore at the age of eighteen comes back looking for answers and desperate for help, her greatest secret—and greatest regret—is revealed.

Eager to right past wrongs, Sheila’s heart floods with memories of lyrical jazz music and a worn-out Bible. But when her husband learns of her shady history, Sheila is suddenly faced with an impossible decision: embrace the dream—and son—she abandoned against her will or give in to the demands of her safe but stifled life. As she struggles to reclaim both her son and her identity, Sheila soon realizes that God’s grace spans both seas and secrets and that He is all she really needs. With dynamic writing that makes the reader feel the heartache of a teenage mother, struggle with the disillusionment of an abandoned boy, and revel in the idea of grace despite flaws, rising star Patti Lacy takes her fans on a journey they won’t want to end—and won’t soon forget.

 

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Patti and The Rhythm of Secrets are making their rounds around the virtual world this week, follow them:

BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE

January 17, 2011

All the Buzz Reviews
http://www.allthebuzzreviews.com

Urban Christian Fiction Today
http://www.urbanchristianfictiontoday.com

Literary Gumbo
http://www.literarygumbo.com

Christian Writer/Reader Connection
http://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.com

January 18, 2011

On Wings of Mirth and Worth
http://jeanettelevellie.blogspot.com

On life and writing and the fuzzy line in between
http://www.katieganshert.blogspot.com

The POV Lounge
http://thepovlounge.wordpress.com

The Author’s Hideaway
http://lwtheauthorshideaway.blogspot.com

Nubian Lit
http://nubianlit.com


January 19, 2011

SORMAG
http://sormag.blogspot.com


Sol Searching
https://solsearching.wordpress.com

Window to My World
http://berlysue.blogspot.com

Dee S. White
http://deeswhite.com/blog

Sharon Ball
http://www.sharonball.com

January 20, 2011

Christian Fiction Blog
http://www.christianfiction.blogspot.com/

The Writing Canvas
http://writingcanvas.wordpress.com/

Readin N’ Writin
http://readinnwritin.blogspot.com

Faygo’s Report
http://instanter.wordpress.com

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The Phantom Photographer
http://www.thephantomparagrapher.blogspot.com/

January 21, 2011

APOOO Books
http://www.apooobooks.com

Christian Bookworm Reviews
http://www.christianbookwormreviews.com

Literary Brooks
http://literarybrooks.com

Create a Unique Experience

http://armsofasister.com

Completely Whole Blog Tour

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About the Author

 

A sought after speaker, certified life coach, minister and author. As an inspirational and motivational speaker, Paulette’s desire is to motive women to reach their God given potential through conferences, workshops and seminars. Combining enthusiasm with an energetic speaking style, audiences describe Paulette’s presentation as inspiriting, enriching and encouraging. She is committed to speaking a message that is always uplifting and edifying. Paulette has authored such books as That Was Then, This Is Now which achieved national recognition by being awarded a finalist in the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award and her newest release Completely Whole was published under her own publishing company Thy Word Publishing. She is the co-author of Victorious Living for Women. Her next book For Such a Time as This will be released in 2011 in addition to Victorious Living for Moms.

 

About the Book

Life’s daily struggles can often leave us perplexed and bewildered on how to cope with hard issues. In COMPLETELY WHOLE, Paulette Harper offers keys to help those who are searching for answers that can lead to a life of complete wholeness: Spirit, Soul and Body. COMPLETELY WHOLE focuses on how to overcome suffering caused by alcoholism, substance abuse, poverty, and other obstacles blocking the path to a life of wholeness.”

 

 

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Review: I am still reading the book but currently it is a good read. I will post an official review next week.