Book Trailer: Every Waking Moment by Chris Fabry

Every Waking Moment by Chris Fabry- Not To Be Missed!

God is always at the center of every good thing. Treha, an extraordinary girl, is gifted with a most unusual way of relating to others. Her work centers around Desert Gardens, a nursing center, and its elderly residents. Miriam watches as her life slips by, a mixture of redundancy and sameness, she longs for purpose, and reason. When Miriam recognizes Treha and what she can do for the facility and its residents, she encourages her to make full use of her potential. When Treha's life changes abruptly uncertainty lingers in the background. A very creative and original read with connectable and interesting characters, believable scenery, smooth flowing and progressive plot that will cause the reader to hang onto every word and promises to keep them reading long into the night. This is a what if.. kind of novel that men and women would enjoy. I found it to be very hard to put down with an overall inspiring message. I was entertained by this faith challenging novel and will highly recommend it to others. Very well written! I received a complimentary copy of this book from Tyndale House Publishers for this blog tour for my review. Author Bio

Chris Fabry is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live! on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism at Marshall University and a native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children. Chris's novels, which include Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, and Not in the Heart, have won two Christy Awards and an ECPA Christian Book Award, but it's his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more. He has also published more than 65 other books, including nonfiction and novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and the Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins. RPM is his latest series for kids and explores the exciting world of NASCAR. Visit his Web site at www.chrisfabry.com. Author Q & A; A Chris Fabry on Every Waking Moment 1. What was your inspiration for this book, Every Waking Moment? The question at the center of this story is “If this is as good as it gets, am I okay with life?” I find this is a universal question that hits at the heart of our outlook on life and our belief in God. The other question it raises is this: If you could bring someone back from dementia or Alzheimer’s and have a conversation, what would you ask? What would you say to that person? 2. Tell me about your main character Treha Langsam. Was this character based upon anyone in particular? She was loosely based on my own children and what they’ve gone through the past five years. This is probably my most personal story to date. We were exposed to toxic mold. Most people think you can only get a rash or have respiratory damage, but it can attack the brain. Treha’s symptoms are similar to what I’ve seen in them and others who have been exposed. 3. What lessons or truths will your readers find in the pages of this novel? I love the fact that God doesn’t look at the exterior; he looks at the heart. As humans, we have a tendency to judge on first impressions, but we miss so much by doing that. Those who are disabled, those who have some kind of struggle in life, those who are older—all are lumped into a category, and this is such a disservice to them and us. 4. How do you expect Treha’s story to resonate with your readers? I think everyone feels a bit like Treha. She is the little engine that could, even if she isn’t given a chance. And it only takes one person giving someone else a chance. I’m hoping readers will give someone a chance—or maybe let someone else give them a chance. 5. As a writer, what did you particularly enjoy about crafting this story? I loved getting to know Treha better because she’s so mysterious to everyone around her. She’s also a bit scary. To crawl into her skin and walk around and see what she sees is a heartbreaking, life-affirming journey. I also liked the discovery that came with other characters who encounter Treha and see how she changes their lives. 6. What is your hope for this story? How would you like it to impact readers? My hope is that this force of nature, Treha, would empower readers to believe the truth about themselves and others. In Christ, you are stronger than you think you are. With God, you can do anything he calls you to do. 7. How has this novel helped you to grow as a storyteller? Trying to tell a complex story in a simple way is always difficult, and people’s lives are hugely complex. Trying to uncover the truth about Treha—why she is the way she is and where she might be able to go from here—helped me as a human being as well as a writer. 8. Your novels typically touch on a relevant and current topic in our culture. What topics do you weave into this novel? One thread running deeply through this story is the reliance we have on drugs. It’s much easier to take a pill than to make a lifestyle change. And this is affecting individuals, families, and our culture. It also means a great deal of money to institutions, so in tackling this, I know I’m not going to make friends in the pharmaceutical industry. I’m grateful for drugs—my son wouldn’t be alive today without insulin. But every positive thing can have a negative side as well. 9. What big questions will this novel get your reader thinking about? What is your backstory? What is the worth of an individual? Old, young, disabled, unsuccessful . . . several characters are faced with questions of their own worth as well as how they treat others. I’ve always heard that your faith is tested by how you treat someone who can’t do anything for you. This story will get you thinking about some of those deep issues of the heart. 10. How do you manage your time with such a full life, including a writing career, a radio career, and a large family? Everyone has the same amount of time each day. We simply make choices about what we invest in. Hence, I spend less time watching television than I used to. That’s a huge time waster. I get up earlier and go to bed earlier. And when you begin your day centered on God’s Word and ask him what your priorities should be, things generally fall into place. I haven’t arrived at that balance, but I’m struggling as well as I can. http://www.tyndale.com/x_products/videos.php?flv=Not-in-Heart.flv http://www.tyndale.com/x_products/videos.php?flv=Not-in-Heart.flv

For flight nurse Georgiana the challenges of war and love loom on the horizon. When she encounters an emotional connection she does not expect, nor is looking for, her life changes abruptly. Can the comforts of the present surpass the hopes of the future?

A war action novel set in 1943 will sure to delight historical and romance fiction fans alike. Very well written hosts personable and believable characters, authentic and realistic scenery, engaging and progressive plot, and easy to follow dialogue, this book has no dull or broken parts and one that women as well as men would enjoy. I found the overall message to be inspiring and a challenge to my faith. I was highly entertained and will recommend this hard to put down book to others. I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishers for my review during this blog tour.

Sarah Sundin

Sarah Sundin is the author of A Distant Melody, A Memory Between Us, and Blue Skies Tomorrow. In 2011, A Memory Between Us was a finalist in the Inspirational Reader's Choice Awards and Sarah received the Writer of the Year Award at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. A graduate of UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy, she works on-call as a hospital pharmacist. During WWII, her grandfather served as a pharmacist's mate (medic) in the Navy and her great-uncle flew with the US Eighth Air Force in England. Sarah lives in California with her husband and three children.

Gone South by Meg Moseley- A Thoroughly Enjoyable Book!

Old enemies and old hurts lie in repose to foster a prejudice in the heart.

Tish McComb becomes the new owner of her Great Great Great Grandparents home in the deep south. She longs to escape the hurtful past that seems to plague her, a past that harbors feelings of inadequacy and unwelcome. As in every situation hope for change seeks a quiet ending.
When an unexpected visitor of the furry kind shows up at her front door finding the owner George Zorbas of Antiques on Main was not a challenge.
Mel a girl without a home to claim as her own befriends Tish, who takes her into her Grandparents home and creates within Mel a new persona.

Understanding, Reality, Bitterness, Sacrifice and Love creatively brings the reader a novel that can be savored and enjoyed from the first chapter forward. Well developed connectable characters grace the storyline, well flowing plot that contains no dull or broken parts, authentic scenery and easy to follow dialogue round out this hard to put down book. I loved George's character so down to earth! I thoroughly enjoyed this inspiring and faith challenging read and will recommend this book to others. 5 Stars! I received this book for free from Waterbrook Multnomah Publishing Group for my review.

Meg Moseley is still a Californian at heart although she's lived more than half her life in other states. Holding jobs that ranged from candle-maker to administrative assistant, Meg eventually contributed human-interest pieces for a suburban edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Contemporary fiction remains her real love, and she's the author of When Sparrows Fall and Gone South. She lives in Atlanta near the foothills of the Southern Appalachians with her husband.


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Road Trip to Redemption by Brad Mathias- Recommended!

A secret involving one of the authors children shakes the family and brings them to reality. As a result of this discovery the author devises a cross country family adventure complete with roadblocks, breathtaking scenery, and challenges unseemingly setting the stage for connection, discovery and faith. I was able to connect to the characters personalities very quickly as the author showed his readers the faith and core of each member of his family including himself. Differing and interesting journal entries by his wife and children show how each perceives their experiences in fright, calm, and becoming in touch with nature, self and each other.

The book offers much for each reader promising interesting and engaging storyline for the adventurer in us all. Road Trip to Redemption was inspiring yielding hope to those who suffer from family troubles, those with lost faith or those who read biographies. I was entertained by this faith challenging read and will recommend this book to others. I received a complimentary copy from Tyndale House Publishers for my review.

Brad Mathias Brad Mathias is president of Bema Media LLC, the parent company of iShine, the world's largest preteen Christian media group. He also serves as copastor of the Four Winds Anglican Mission in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Survivors of an almost-divorce, Brad and his wife, Paige, have been married for over twenty-two years and are the parents of three teenagers. Blessed with a redeemed marriage and a restored home, Brad is actively engaged in public ministry to families in crisis. At his blog, RoadTripParenting.com, Brad shares from his life experiences as a pastor, husband, father, and Christian media executive. An ardent outdoorsman, adventurer, and lifelong fan of road-tripping, Brad loves to explore hidden country trails and roads less traveled. Through his unique background and personal testimony, Brad provides an insightful and practical perspective on the challenges of modern-day parenting and family life.

Claudia by Diana Wallis Taylor- Loved This Book!

At a time of great unrest and challenges a light brings much peace.

Claudia, when at a young age, is unwillingly subjected to much upheaval. She meets Lucius Pontius Pilate at the request of the one who is in charge of her wellbeing and marries him. As they tenderly learn to adjust to each other can their future be certain?

A chronicle of the lives of Lucius and Claudia are encapulated perfectly offering Faith, Action, Tenderness, Romance and Strife that will guarantee to captivate readers putting them into first century history! Impossible to put down, this book has it all, complete with vividly portrayed biblical characters, authentic and believable scenery, progressive plot and a book that contains absolutely no dull or dragging parts. If you love historical biblical fiction this book is for you and is my favorite to date of all of the authors books! Extremely well written and one that I will highly recommend to others! 5 Stars!!! I received a complimentary copy from Revell Publishing for this blog tour for my review.

Diana Wallis Taylor

Diana Wallis Taylor is the author of the novels Journey to the Well, Martha, and Mary Magdalene and lives in California. Find out more at www.dianawallistaylor.com.

Secrets to a Happy Life by Bill Giovannetti- Worthwhile Read!

Enrich your life with Secrets to a Happy Life! This book is full with eleven helpful chapters ie: Trust, Identity, Wisdom among others. Subchapters include: God doesn't forget, Complaint free waiting, A person of destiny, Baggage and so many more useful suggestions and tips that can be applied to the readers life. Also included are self help questions for reflection and discussion. Taken from the story of Joseph this book ties his life with our own. A true keeper book that can be read and contemplated in a long session or split between many sessions. I gained knowledge of many ways of retaining a happy  disposition to myself and others. Well researched and written I will recommend this easy and fun to read book! I received a complimentary copy for this blog tour for my review.