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Matthew James Elliott (M.J. Elliott) is a passionate writer who seeks to encourage and inspire through story. With over 15 years in ministry, he brings a unique perspective on people and Biblical history. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University, focusing on Pastoral Care, Christian Education, and Worship. Married with three children who bring him joy and inspiration, Matthew treasures sharing stories they can learn from. In his writing, he aspires to minister with love, equip with encouragement, and use his God-given gift to help readers encounter HIM in real and meaningful ways.
A hybrid author, Donna Schlachter writes squeaky clean historical and contemporary suspense. She has been published more than 60 times in books; is a member of several writers' groups; facilitates a critique group; teaches writing classes; and judges in writing contests. She loves history and research, traveling extensively for both, and is an avid oil painter. She is taking all the information she’s learned along the way about the writing and publishing process and is coaching committed writers eager to tell their story.
Linda Shenton Matchett writes happily-ever-after historical Christian fiction about second chances and women who overcome life’s challenges to be better versions of themselves. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, she was born a stone’s throw from Fort McHenry (of Star-Spangled Banner fame) and has lived in historical places all her life. She now lives in central New Hampshire where she is a volunteer docent and archivist at the Wright Museum of WWII.
Liisa Eyerly’s books are a cross between Agatha Christie and Francine Rivers. Her mystery novel, Obedient Unto Death, won the Eric Hoffer First Horizon Award for a debut novel and first place in Spiritual Fiction. Fortunes of Death, continues the Secrets of Ephesus series, weaving Christian twists into the historical mystery genre of the first-century Roman Empire. Liisa’s travels to Turkey, Greece, and Italy have enriched her stories with vivid depictions of New Testament culture, history, and people. She’s been a teacher and librarian. She and her husband live in northern Wisconsin, where the long winters are conducive to writing.
For over 40 years, Tom Goodman has served as a pastor in Louisiana, the Cayman Islands, and Texas. His Spur Award-winning debut novel is called The Last Man. It is closely based on a true crime from 1927 that the press called “The Santa Claus Bank Robbery.” Tom is the author of several nonfiction books and articles, including over 50 entries in the Lifeway men’s devotional magazine called Stand Firm.
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Two-time winner of the Christian Indie Award, Amber Lemus inspires hearts through enthralling tales She has a passion for family, faith, facts and fiction. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest." She lives at the foot of the Rocky Mountains with her prince charming and two boys. Between enjoying life as a boy mom, and spinning stories out of soap bubbles, Amber loves to connect with readers. Amber is a proud member of the American Christian Fiction Writers Association. Visit her website and download a FREE story by subscribing to her Newsletter!
Hope of Inheritance
Silas, Luke, John-Mark, and Timothy, all knew Peter and Paul and the message God spoke through them. The time for these four individuals to stand in the gap between faith and reality has finally come. Will they complete this mysterious letter before they are all killed just like those who came before them? This story is the epic journey these four brothers in Christ, and their scribe, experienced as God prepared their hearts to write that Letter and how HE led them through it. Are you ready for the
Journey? The Hope of your Inheritance is waiting for you.
A Pink Lady Thanksgiving
Kate and Tom McBride, along with their newborn, settle into life in Oregon City, Oregon in November 1879. Kate enjoys being a wife, mother, and homemaker, but she still remembers her fanciful dreams: to solve mysteries. Her first case is to find the missing fiancée of a local banker. Tom, however, isn’t sure this is a good idea, particularly when somebody throws a fiery bomb into their home. They learn that their pasts may not be as far behind them as they’d hoped. Can they solve these mysteries and get on with their lives?
Love and Chocolate
Ilsa Krause’s father left massive debt behind upon his death. To pay off the creditors, she takes a job at Beck’s Chocolates, the company her father despised. To make matters worse, her boss is Ernst Webber, her high school love who dumped her. Can life get any more difficult?
Ernst Webber lands his dream job at Beck’s Chocolates and plans to climb the ladder of success. Then Ilsa Krause walks back into his life resurrecting feelings he thought long dead. She makes it clear she has no interest in a second chance. Can he get her to change her mind? Does he want to?
Obedient unto Death
The award-winning Secrets of Ephesus series unveils gripping mysteries set in the perilous world of ancient Rome. In Obedient unto Death, a scribe is murdered during an illicit Christian gathering. Sabina, a fearless believer, navigates a treacherous world of deceit and betrayal to discover the killer. In Fortunes of Death, our sleuth returns—risking everything to expose murder, magic, and corruption beneath the empire’s glittering surface. Reviewer Deborah Anne raves: “Murder mystery—Intrigue—Love—Fellowship through Christ. This series has it all! Eyerly is wonderful! If you’re tired of boring—read this series! I love a good mystery!” Prepare to be hooked!
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The Last Man
When Santa Claus enters a Texas bank just before Christmas in 1927, no one expects him to pull a gun. His fake beard hides his identity while he and three other bandits take everything. Escaping with hostages, they soon have the whole Lone Star state on their trail. Closely based on a true story, the Spur Award-winning novel, The Last Man is a gritty Prohibition-era Western novel filled with flawed characters and second chances.
The Swaddling Clothes
Through the ages, men have told many stories about Mary, Joseph, and the birth of the Messiah. Stories of shepherds and sheep, kings, angels, and stables. But one story no one has ever told. One story hidden in the fabric of time. The story of The Swaddling Clothes. Mentioned not once, but several times in the Scriptural text, what is the significance of these special cloths? And how did they make their way into a stable in Bethlehem? Reviewers call it "A surprisingly sweet treasure that deftly weaves fiction and Scripture." It's a Christmas adventure you won't want to miss.
These parties are exciting! Hopefully I will get in there soon!!
ReplyDeleteConnie, thanks for leaving a comment. You are a faithful reader!
ReplyDeleteQuestion for Tom: how did you come across the information about the Santa Claus Bank Robber?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your interest, Donna. In the 1990s, I served as a pastor in the Texas county where it all happened in the 1920s--Eastland County. I loved hearing residents talk about their county's most (in)famous crime. In addition, I was able to do a lot of research by reading the original newspaper accounts on Newspapers.com when that became available. Since it was the "OJ trial" of its day, there was a lot of newspaper coverage. Also, since I now serve a church in Austin, I was able to do some research a our wonderful state library and archives near the capitol building. At the back of my novel, I have a 5-page author's note called "Fact and Fiction" where you can read all about this process and find out what details from the novel were historical--and there's much more that's factual than people at first think. It's a crazy true story.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy these parties! It is great to see a couple new to me authors. It is always fun to meet new people.
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