Love Finds You in Hershey Giveaway Package!

To celebrate the release of my debut novel, Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania, I’m giving away a very SWEET gift package.

My Box of Chocolate Sweetness giveaway includes the following items:

• An autographed copy of my novel: Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania (I will personalize it to the winner, if they choose.)
• An adorable night-light in the shape of conversation hearts.
• An angel suncatcher, in honor of Sadie’s restaurant, Suncatchers.
• A Gooseberry Patch recipe book of chocolate desserts.
• A natural-wax votive candle and container in the Chocolate Kiss scent.
• A booklet containing coffee-inspired recipes. (In honor of my own coffee addiction!)
• A pack of Gooseberry Patch gourmet coffee.

All of these tasty items are packaged in a handmade box covered in book page paper.

For more information on how to enter this chocolaty giveaway, visit my website at:

http://cerelladsechrist.com/promotions/

As Valentine’s Day approaches, remember to bless those around you with the sweetest of gifts: love…and chocolate. =) 

Cerella D. Sechrist
www.cerelladsechrist.com

A First: Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania

My sister once wrote an article entitled “You Gotta Love a First.” I’ve been thinking of that title for the last few weeks as we approach the official release date of my debut novel: Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania

My journey to publication took thirteen years from the time I first began submitting manuscripts at the age of seventeen. Now, I couldn’t be more pleased to have found a home with Summerside Press for the release of my first book.

This is me at Borders this past week, standing proudly beside the poster of Love Finds You in Hershey!

My contribution to the Love Finds You series tells the story of Chef Sadie Spencer, who has learned that in life, as well as in food, sour balances sweet. After returning to her deliciously charming hometown of Hershey with a young daughter in tow, Sadie has managed to rise from the ashes following the death of her husband, the passing of her mother, and the dissolution of her career as a TV chef. With the help and encouragement of her best friend, Jasper, she opens a restaurant and looks forward to savoring the sweet side of life. That is, until a handsome Russian entrepreneur arrives in town, apparently intent on opening up his own restaurant in direct competition to hers. Sadie becomes obsessed with honing the one skill she’s never had – creating desserts – to keep up with her adversary, and in the process, she finds a love that’s simply icing on the cake.

Be sure to visit my website at www.cerelladsechrist.com where you’ll find lots of fun additions to LFY Hershey including a video trailer, photo gallery, soundtrack suggestions, recipes from the book, a blog by the main character and more!

And this February, be sure to stay sweet. =)

Cerella D. Sechrist

Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire releases today!

Hello! I’m Lauralee Bliss, a new author with Summerside Press, and I am pleased to announce my new historical romance, Love Finds You In Bethlehem, New Hampshire! I invite you to view the book trailer and also, I invite you to visit my special blog at http://www.lovefindsyouinbethlehem.blogspot.com

Be Still, Ladies! And Let Your Nail Polish Dry!

by Sandie Bricker

I wanted to let everyone know that Summerside Press has a hot new devotional coming out in October.    Ok, so I wrote it … along with Andrea Boeshaar, Debby Mayne and Loree Lough. We’re so proud of Be Still … and Let Your Nail Polish Dry. It’s especially geared toward busy women on-the-go, and a portion of the proceeds are going to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Being a five-year survivor of stage 3 ovarian cancer, I’m particularly touched by our connection to OCRF. And I hope you’ll all support us by buying a copy for yourself, and a copy for your best girlfriend! And please feel free to TALK IT UP with everyone you know. 

Book trailer:  http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=7ee43d7f3bc84e9a834d

We also have a blog dedicated to the book at http://bestilldevos.blogspot.com and I hope you’ll feel free to stop by now and then. All four authors contribute to the blog, and topics run the gamut of women’s issues from health and wellness to friendships and family to general girl power.

Let us know what you think of the devo! And special thanks to Summerside Press and Connie Troyer for the dedication to making Be Still into something really special and very unique!

Anita Higman on the Harvest Show

Recently I went to South Bend, Indiana and was interviewed on The Harvest Show. I couldn’t have had a better time. The staff was gracious and kind, giving me a tour of the facilities and making me feel welcome, and the hosts, Kelly and Stefan offered poignant as well entertaining questions. Since the Harvest Show is live television with eight million regular viewers it was impossible not to be a little nervous. But I still had a wonderful time. I talked about my beginnings as a writer, Summerside Press, Love Finds You in Humble Texas, God’s way of redeeming impossible situations, and why you should never give up on your dreams. To see the interview please click on www.anitahigman.com. I’d love to know what you think. I’m at ahigman@msn.com.

Blessings!

Anita Higman

Love Finds You in Humble Texas

New Love Finds You titles

Hi all! It’s been a while since I’ve listed new Love Finds You™ titles, so below you’ll find a list of all the titles we’ve released so far in 2009 as well as some of our upcoming releases. We’re so excited to be partnering with such talented authors. I’ve loved all the books we’ve released so far, and I’m sure you’ll love our upcoming titles, too! Without further ado, I give you our 2009 and partial 2010 Love Finds You™ releases.

2009

February
Love Finds You in Last Chance, California by Miralee Ferrell
Love Finds You in Humble, Texas by Anita Higman

April
Love Finds You in Paradise, Pennsylvania by Loree Lough
Love Finds You in Maiden, North Carolina by Tamela Hancock Murray

June
Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana by Melanie Dobson
Love Finds You in Treasure Island, Florida by Debby Mayne

August
Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna
Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio by Lisa Harris

September
Love Finds You in Charm, Ohio by Annalisa Daughtety
Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon by Melody Carlson

October
Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska by Loree Lough
Love Finds You in Bethlehem, New Hampshire by Lauralee Bliss

December
Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandie Bricker
Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana by Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss

2010

February
Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon by Miralee Ferrell
Love Finds You in Hershey, Pennsylvania by Cerella Sechrist

April
Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa by Melanie Dobson
Love Finds You in Florence, Oregon by Melody Carlson

June
Love Finds You in Lahaina, Hawaii by Bodie Thoene
Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico by Lena Nelson Dooley

Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio

I’m so excited to announce that Love Finds You in Revenge, Ohio will be released this month! To celebrate, I’m holding a contest on my blog to give away five free books at http://myblogintheheartofafrica.blogspot.com

Stop by and leave a comment on my Heart of Africa blog for a chance to win and check out my video trailer below!

Blessings!

Lisa

Lifeway Book Signing in Bellevue

Yesterday I took part in the National Fiction Day celebrated by the chain of Lifeway book stores. I traveled eight hours round trip to Bellevue, WA and signed books for about 2 1/2 hours. We had a good turn out, especially considering the manager feels that it’s a poor location for walk in traffic. He was quite excited about the number of books sold and signed, and said it was the best one they’ve hosted to date. The store will be relocating in September and he’s asked me to return, as it will be situated in a busy shopping area.

The bottom 2 rows are all Love Finds You titles!

The second picture shows the wonderful display of new releases. As you can see, over half of the titles are Summerside books!

The people at the store were lovely and gracious, and it was a pleasure meeting them and chatting with their customers. I do hope to return again in the future.

Miralee Ferrell

Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon

I’m tickled that Summerside Press is trusting me with a second title for their wonderful Love Finds You series. “Bridal Veil, Oregon” releases  Feb. 1st, next year, and will be another historical…set in 1902.

Bridal Veil is pretty much a ghost town now, with only a tiny P.O., a church and a handful of homes where a once vibrant sawmill town existed. My story will take place at the turn of the century when logging and milling were at their height.

Here’s a little ‘teaser’ to whet your appetite, and a couple of pictures of the falls and the present day P.O.

Amidst a backdrop of thievery and murder in historic Bridal Veil, Oregon, a teacher is torn between memories of a distant love and the man who could be her future.
Can’t wait to show you the book cover when I get an official copy! I’m loving how this book is shaping up!!   Blessings to you all, Miralee Ferrell

www.miraleeferrell.com

Taken fall of 2008...aren't the fall colors pretty?

Be Still … And Join Our Blog!

Andrea Boeshaar, Debby Mayne, Loree Lough and myself (Sandie Bricker) have collaborated on a new devotional called Be Still … and Let Your Nail Polish Dry from Summerside Press. In the spirit of the collaboration, we’ve also joined forces on a blog dedicated to women-on-the-go.

We would like to extend an invitation to you to come to the blog, and of course to become a regular follower, to post comments and to support us in this new endeavor.

http://bestilldevos.blogspot.com/

We’re very excited about this 2x-a-week-for-a-year devotional. BY women FOR women in the pursuit of keeping God’s Word alive in our hectic lives.

Be Still … and Let Your Nail Polish Dry
Andrea Boeshaar – Sandra D. Bricker – Loree Lough – Debby Mayne
Available in stores 11/09 – Available NOW for pre-orders at www.amazon.com