I eagerly awaited the second installment of this trilogy. I so enjoyed the first of book, Julia’s Gifts, that I couldn’t imagine Ellen Gable would be able to top book number one. I should have known better. Ellen Gable is so extremely talented that she never fails to entertain and […]
CWG Book Blast! “A World Such As Heaven Intended,” by Amanda Purcell Lauer
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Guildie Amanda Purcell Lauer’s book, “A World Such As Heaven Intended.” It is an SOA winner and a CALA award winner. “Follow Amara and Nathan’s story from war-torn Atlanta to the plains of Texas as their lives connect in a way that […]
CWG Book Blast! “Rightfully Ours,” by Carolyn Astfalk
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Carolyn Astfalk’s book, “Rightfully Ours.” It bears a Nihil Obstat and is a CWG Seal of Approval winner! A coming-of-age story of first love, buried treasure, and discovering some things are worth the wait. Summary: Sixteen-year-old Paul Porter’s relocation to Pennsylvania is […]
CWG Book Blast! Carmela Martino’s “Playing by Heart”
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Carmela Martino’s book, “Playing by Heart.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval winner! When fifteen-year-old Emilia uses her musical talents to try to win noble status in 18th-century Milan, the repercussions threaten not only her dreams for her future but her […]
CWG Book Blast! “Battle For His Soul,” by Theresa Linden
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Theresa Linden’s book, “Battle For His Soul.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval winner, and won first place in the 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Awards! A guardian angel fights to free his charge from the deep clutches of a demon, knowing […]
CWG Book Blast! “The Grace Crasher,” by Mara Faro
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Mara Faro’s book, “The Grace Crasher.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval winner! “She’s lost her faith. He’s not her type. This could take a miracle.” Summary: Armed with a Jesus fish that might be swimming in the wrong direction, Julia […]
CWG Book Blast: “7 Riddles to Nowhere,” by Amy Cattapan
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Amy Cattapan’s book, “7 Riddles to Nowhere.” It is a CWG Seal of Approval winner! Seventh grader Kameron Boyd must be the first to solve seven riddles involving churches in Chicago in order to inherit a fortune and save his school from […]
The Destiny of Sunshine Ranch, by T.M. Gaouette
At age ten, Benedict carries massive chips on both shoulders. Having passed from bad foster homes to worse, he dreads the uncertainty of new surroundings and new rules. When he arrives at The Sunshine Ranch, he doubts the sincerity of his new foster parents, David and Martha Credence and […]
Turning in Circles, by Michelle Buckman
Within a sleepy farm community along the South Carolina coast, two families coexist. The Thaines and their neighbors enjoy hard work, hospitality, horseback riding, pie, ice tea, kittens, and each other. The Darlingtons favor extortion, white privilege, domination, abuse, dog fights, and freedom from the consequences of their nefarious activities. […]
The King’s Prey, by Susan Peek
Terrible but true, Princess Dymphna flees Daemon, her father who, in his madness believes her to be his late wife, Odilla. He demands that Dymphna marries him. With the aid of her confessor and a few companions, Dymphna flees across Ireland and eventually reaches Belgium. Susan Peek stays true to […]