I’m giving a signed print copy of A Christmas Collection Anthology: Sensual to a random commenter on December 18th, Saturday, at 7:00 p.m. To be entered leave a comment on Cate’s blog. Click here for her blog! Also if the winner should live outside of the U.S., an ebook download will be substituted!

Here is a review by Diana Coyle for the Sensual edition:
4 STARS - Night Owl Romance Review

“I really enjoyed this anthology and loved how each story was completely different from one another. If I had to pick a favorite I would say it’s The Proposal by Diane Craver. I fell in love with Tyler and I had hoped that Jacqueline realized what a special guy he was. Overall, this was a fun anthology to read and because the stories varied, there is a story that will tickle everyone’s fancy. Great work ladies!”
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Sid Frost, author of Where Love Once Lived, gave A Christmas Gift 5 stars! Here is his review and I especially like the LAST paragragh.

“This story is told by a seven-year old girl who’s faith is strong enough to comfort her whole family and positively affect many other people for years to come.

The book begins in 1957 when Debra Reeves discovers her father cannot read. He is trying to teach himself, because he is embarrassed to ask for help. Being seven, Debra decides the only solution is to pray for her father. God’s answer to Debra’s prayer solves more than one problem. Debra learns she is loved, the teacher sent to help is released from a life of grieving and Debra’s sister finds happiness.

I have to warn you I cried more than once while reading this rather short book. Of course I laughed some too. All good books affect me this way.

A prologue sets the scene and adds a depth of reality that might not be possible without it. The epilogue lets the reader know what happens to all the characters for the next fifty-three years. It was a real delight to read that part. At first I wondered how the author was able to stop where she did with all that backstory available, but it worked perfectly the way it was written.

Despite the title, this is not one of those stories that only makes sense during the Christmas season. This is one you’ll enjoy all year long.”

Buying link for Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSQK8

Hope you enjoy the trailer for the 4 Christmas Anthologies by Victory Tales Press. I have a story in the Sensual one!!!!

Before I list the wonderful list of December places for giveaways, remember our daughter April in your prayers. She will hopefully have her gallbladder surgery tomorrow (Monday) so pray she can have the least invasive kind of procedure and everything goes well. She’s been in the hospital since Thursday. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Join the Sweeter Romantic Notions Authors on December 15th - Wednesday for a fun chat and to get some cookie recipes!!! If you haven’t joined this yahoo group, now is the time! It’s a great group of readers and authors. There will be several giveaways all day!

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Visit the LASR guest blog and Whipped Cream guest blog daily between 12/19/10 - 1/2/11!

Win a $50 Amazon. com or Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate! All you need to do is leave a comment on the blog posts. Every comment earns you one entry! Click here for the promo information. I’ll be a guest blogger on December 27th!

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I’m in the Jewels of the Quill Author Spotlight for DECEMBER! I’m giving away a signed copy of A Christmas Gift! Click here to see my spotlight, read the author spotlight interview and much more! It’s pretty cool - Karen Wiesner did an awesome job as always! If you aren’t a member, be sure to join. Only those subscribed to the JOTQ monthly newsletter will be eligible to win prizes.Click here for more information!

Congratulations!!! Debby, you win the $10 Gift Certificate! Email me if you’d like it for Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Also need to know if you’d like email GC or one mailed to your snail address.

It’s late but wanted to hurry post a picture of my daughter Amanda so you can see my official drawer for my contests! This is from June 09 when she graduated from high school. She’s posing with her teacher.

PICK YOUR FAVORITE COVER and post it in the comment section! I know…it’s hard because they are all so GORGEOUS! Laura Shinn is an awesome cover artist!

I will or my daughter Amanda will draw the winners for the two drawings late TONIGHT! First name gets to choose an ebook download (one of the Christmas anthologies), then the second name picked out of the basket will be the winner of the $10 Gift Certificate to Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Christmas Anthology Authors will pop in and out today to share more recipes! If anyone visiting has a funny Christmas situation to share, please do so. (Ex. baby yanking on the Christmas tree and pulling it over.)