Diane Craver Award-Winning Author

Audiobook available and a free ebook!!!

4/19/2019

I'm thrilled that A JOYFUL BREAK is available in audiobook now! Many readers have requested audiobooks of my Amish series. JUDITH'S PLACE will be available in May or June. FLEETING HOPE and A DECISION OF FAITH will be in audiobooks too.

The ebook of A JOYFUL BREAK is FREE on Amazon, Apple, B & N, and Kobo! This is a savings of $3.99. It will be free through April 27!

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Biopsy is this Friday!

3/6/2019

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My CT scans showed enlarged lymph nodes in abdomen, armpits, shoulder, and collarbone. I'm not sure if he said my neck have enlarged nodes or not. They suspect I have lymphoma cancer based on the CT scans and the symptoms I have. The biopsy will confirm if I do. I have to be at the hospital on Friday at 7:30 a.m. It is supposed to snow. I don't want to have to reschedule it, so hope the weather won't be a problem. It will be a long weekend because I won't know the results until Monday or Tuesday. If you are reading this, say a prayer for me for healing. God Bless you. I love the support I get from my friends and readers on FB and by emails. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend.

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How quickly life can change

2/25/2019

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I have lumps near my collarbone but it wasn't the only reason I made a doctor's appointment. l still have an enlarged spleen and several times a day and during the night, I become severely overheated. I have lost weight too. When I went to the doctor last Monday, he mentioned that I could have cancer. My blood tests showed an abnormal blood count and I'm anemic again. Dr.Chang thinks my spleen is getting rid of my good red blood cells and could be the reason for the abnormal blood count. I might have to have my spleen removed. Tomorrow I have 2 CT scans - one of chest and one of abdomen and pelvis. This waiting is hard but I am thinking positive that I don't have cancer.

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Free Ebook - AMISH BABY SNATCHED!

1/31/2019

Amish Baby Snatched, Book 1 of The Bishop's Daughters Series is FREE now through February 8th!
REVIEW:

Kindle Customer
5.0 ouAmazont of 5 stars Excellent! story
October 8, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
Two pregnant women, one married and the other not, become friends. As Beth deals with a still born birth. Chloe tries to decide who she will choose to be the adoptive parents of her unborn baby. This was an excellent book. The characters are well developed with strong personalities.

Links for Amish Baby Snatched are on the HOME page or here!

Wow - so many nice reviews for JUDITH'S PLACE!

1/25/2019

I had my Book 2, Judith's Place, free last September because I had a BookBub ad. When I do this it helps to sell my other books in the series. I usually have my Book 1, A Joyful Break, free for my BookBub ads, but this time I decided to submit Judith's Place. I am thankful I did! What a pleasant surprise to receive twenty-seven reviews for Judith's Place in a short period of time. Most of these reviews are four and five stars. It brightened my weekend because I was ill with severe abdominal pain, enlarged spleen, and so much swelling in my stomach that I looked like I was pregnant. Fortunately, I am feeling better now. I've had several episodes with this abdominal issue. I have gone to the GI doctor and he did tests but nothing showed up on my liver and spleen scans. A recent visit still showed an enlarged spleen.

Something I especially love about my reviews is how many readers mention the faith aspect of my book. I'm glad this means a lot to them.

January Birthdays and a Cake Recipe!

1/13/2019

Our daughter, Amanda, turned 29 on January 8th and our grandson, Dillon was born on the 9th. We celebrated his 7th birthday at Red Lobster and Amanda's at CiCi's! Dillon wanted me to bake a carrot cake for his birthday and Amanda requested her chocolate cake that is yummy too!

I don't usually like chocolate cake but this cake mix makes a delicious one! I put white frosting with sprinkles on it. Amanda loves sprinkles on her cakes and donuts!

CARROT CAKE RECIPE

4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups flour (I use unbleached flour.)
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups finely shredded carrots (lightly packed)
1 1/4 cup cooking oil (I use canola oil or vegetable oil.)
2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions
1. Grease or spray 9 x 13 pan.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda; set aside.
3. In another bowl combine eggs, carrots, vanilla, and oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Ingredients for Frosting

1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
To make frosting: Using an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Turn the mixer down to the lowest speed and add the confectioners' sugar a little at a time, until it's completely combined and smooth. Frost the cooled cake.

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Audiobook available and a free ebook!!!

Biopsy is this Friday!

How quickly life can change

Free Ebook - AMISH BABY SNATCHED!

Wow - so many nice reviews for JUDITH'S PLACE!

January Birthdays and a Cake Recipe!

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