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I posted my contrast CT scan result on FB but have been busy writing. I can't seem to get to everything! :) As many of you know, I have two adult daughters with special needs. They keep me busy even though they do attend an adult daily camp from 8:15 to 2. I love them and they are blessings to me. I never expected to have children with special needs but God knows best!
Here is my cancer news:
I'm very thankful to God for my negative test result to lymphoma. I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2019 - the marginal zone type. I had 2 years of maintenance therapy after my first series of chemo treatments. My oncologist told me on Feb. 6th (my husband's 75th birthday) at my appointment that finally my white blood count was in the normal range and my platelets were not in normal range but much higher than before.
God is good - all the time!
Here is my cancer news:
I'm very thankful to God for my negative test result to lymphoma. I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2019 - the marginal zone type. I had 2 years of maintenance therapy after my first series of chemo treatments. My oncologist told me on Feb. 6th (my husband's 75th birthday) at my appointment that finally my white blood count was in the normal range and my platelets were not in normal range but much higher than before.
God is good - all the time!
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I bought this red coat a couple of weeks before Christmas when Amanda and I went shopping! I love it and it is nice and warm. I used a birthday gift card I received from my daughter April for it.
I wanted to get a newsletter mailed before Christmas but time escaped me. I had 16 people here for Christmas dinner. I was thrilled to have our family here. I have only done one newsletter with my new Mailer Lite program and felt the November one wasn’t what I wanted. I plan to get a newsletter to my subscribers this month yet! I am not a technical person and is why I hired an author assistant for my book launch last year.
We were the only ones in our neighborhood to have outside Christmas lights. Tom put our nativity scene outside. I had a small one inside and my Christmas village was in the dining room.
I will share exciting writing news in my newsletter soon!
Hope each of you have a healthy and happy 2025!
I wanted to get a newsletter mailed before Christmas but time escaped me. I had 16 people here for Christmas dinner. I was thrilled to have our family here. I have only done one newsletter with my new Mailer Lite program and felt the November one wasn’t what I wanted. I plan to get a newsletter to my subscribers this month yet! I am not a technical person and is why I hired an author assistant for my book launch last year.
We were the only ones in our neighborhood to have outside Christmas lights. Tom put our nativity scene outside. I had a small one inside and my Christmas village was in the dining room.
I will share exciting writing news in my newsletter soon!
Hope each of you have a healthy and happy 2025!
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5 STARS
Molly, who has a small child and is pregnant, loses her husband, Caleb. An arsonist sets fire to their barn. When Caleb goes in to bring out the horses, he dies. Devastated, Molly is surrounded by a loving family and supportive friends. An anonymous donor sends money to her to cover lumber and food. She can’t help but wonder who the donor is. The fire investigator suspects the person who sent it is the one who started the fire. He’s not the only one who wants to help Molly though. As her new neighbor, Jonathan, sticks by her, the two of them are attracted to each other. Molly doesn’t want to get involved with anyone so soon after her husband’s death. Also, during her grieving period, she learns Caleb had been married and had kept secrets about his previous life from her. Now, she really doesn’t want a new relationship. Can she ever trust a man again? Why didn’t the person who sent Molly money want his or her identity known? Is he the arsonist?
Ms. Craver’s writing pulled me right into this book. The characters were so real I lived each scene with Molly. Wondering what would happen next and who set the fire, I kept turning pages. I highly recommend the book for all who enjoy romance, Amish stories and heart-warming reads with a bit of mystery.
Molly, who has a small child and is pregnant, loses her husband, Caleb. An arsonist sets fire to their barn. When Caleb goes in to bring out the horses, he dies. Devastated, Molly is surrounded by a loving family and supportive friends. An anonymous donor sends money to her to cover lumber and food. She can’t help but wonder who the donor is. The fire investigator suspects the person who sent it is the one who started the fire. He’s not the only one who wants to help Molly though. As her new neighbor, Jonathan, sticks by her, the two of them are attracted to each other. Molly doesn’t want to get involved with anyone so soon after her husband’s death. Also, during her grieving period, she learns Caleb had been married and had kept secrets about his previous life from her. Now, she really doesn’t want a new relationship. Can she ever trust a man again? Why didn’t the person who sent Molly money want his or her identity known? Is he the arsonist?
Ms. Craver’s writing pulled me right into this book. The characters were so real I lived each scene with Molly. Wondering what would happen next and who set the fire, I kept turning pages. I highly recommend the book for all who enjoy romance, Amish stories and heart-warming reads with a bit of mystery.
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Shannon has sales, freebies, and giveaways in a variety of genres. Use the link below to see the bargains! My book Priscilla's Escape is listed! After you are on Shannon's page, click on each cover or meme to follow the link. Happy bargain hunting!
https://shannontaylorvannatter.com/shannons-book-bargains-roundup-jan-3-2025/
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I can't believe this month has gone by so quickly. I hope you still have time to buy my books in my Amish Adoption Series from Smashwords. Instead of $4.99, The Amish Mother's Secret, An Unexpected Gift and A Journey for Amy are each $2.49! The sale ends Jan. 1st!
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I loved Jennifer's book, Unlikely Santa! It is a delightful read full of surprises and sweet romance. Out of great sadness, God brings joy to Shannon Parker and her siblings. The characters are well-developed and it is inspirational to read how Wesley Stoltz shares his faith with Shannon. The relationship and fun dialogue between Wesley's Amish grandfather, Christopher Stoltz and Shannon's brother, Jaycee, adds a lot to this story. I highly recommend Unlikely Santa during this Christmas season.
It is free so grab a copy while it is! Click here to download it from Amazon!
It is free so grab a copy while it is! Click here to download it from Amazon!
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The Amish Mother's Secret is free for a few days! If you get a download, you will save $4.99 from the regular price! It is Book 1 in the Amish Adoption Series!
Here are snippets from reviews:
"The Amish Mother’s Secret is a story about life’s changing situations, forgiveness and trusting God with your future." ~ Shirley Chapel, book reviewer
"Craver created another story filled with family, faith, healing, forgiveness, new beginnings and romance among several. There’s depth to this story that readers will discover while reading with the author sharing personal information at the end to make this one of the most heartfelt stories I’ve read." ~ Marilyn Ridgway, book reviewer
"Beautifully written story by author Diane Craver. I have read Diane's other Amish books and this one has taken the "Top Spot". She put so much feeling, warmth, love & forgiveness into this story. I was drawn in from the 1st page. Diane always brings all the characters to life so beautifully with her words." ~ Teri Poole, Amish reader
Here are snippets from reviews:
"The Amish Mother’s Secret is a story about life’s changing situations, forgiveness and trusting God with your future." ~ Shirley Chapel, book reviewer
"Craver created another story filled with family, faith, healing, forgiveness, new beginnings and romance among several. There’s depth to this story that readers will discover while reading with the author sharing personal information at the end to make this one of the most heartfelt stories I’ve read." ~ Marilyn Ridgway, book reviewer
"Beautifully written story by author Diane Craver. I have read Diane's other Amish books and this one has taken the "Top Spot". She put so much feeling, warmth, love & forgiveness into this story. I was drawn in from the 1st page. Diane always brings all the characters to life so beautifully with her words." ~ Teri Poole, Amish reader
Links to free download of The Amish Mother's Secret:
Apple
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Google
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I turned the marvelous age of 75 on Thursday, Nov. 21st! I decided to plan a party when I hadn't heard any mention of a celebration! I had fun doing it myself. I got the cake at Kroger's and it was delicious! My daughter Emily ordered decorations for me that I picked out and she paid for the cake too. We went to a nearby Mexican restaurant and we came back for cake and ice cream at our house. So much Fun! My wonderful husband paid for all 15 of us to eat there! Christina got me a candle with 1949 on it, a memory book for Tom, all the kids and grandkids to sign and a picture frame for me to insert my birthday picture in. April got me flowers and gift cards. I got a balloon and card from Amanda and Sara. A restaurant card from Bart and his family! Lots of hugs and text messages throughout the day. They spoiled me! At the restaurant, they sang Happy Birthday to me. I also got whipped cream in my face when the server brought me a dessert. I couldn't believe he did that and I wore a sombrero during song.
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Happy Sunday! I'm on Christina Corner's Blog today! I'm giving away a print copy of my new release, A Journey for Amy, to one lucky commenter. Hope to see you there!
