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Freebie Friday Book Giveaway - Welcome Home

Join us for a book giveaway of the children's/young adult book Welcome Home by Billi Tiner. Enter here at Dogs Rule Cats Drool.  About Welcome Home Welcome Home is the story of Jake, a black Labrador Retriever mix. For as long as Jake can remember, he has been having the same dream. In his dream, he lives with a wonderful man in a beautiful home. He has never seen the face of the man in the dream, but he knows his voice and is certain that they are meant to be together. When the day comes for Jake to be given away to his new home, he believes that he will finally get to meet the man from his dreams. However, when he is chosen, it is definitely not by the man from his dream! He is taken to a home where he is terribly mistreated. After suffering years of abuse, Jake finally escapes and is able to begin the search for the man he has been dreaming of his entire life. Along the way, Jake meets some interesting characters, survives amazing adventures, and forms life-long friend...

Book Giveaway - The Dog That Talked to God

Join us at Dogs Rule Cats Drool for a GIVEAWAY of the book - The Dog That Talked to God. Enter Here at Dogs Rule Cats Drool  About the Dog That Talked to God Recently widowed Mary Fassler buys a Miniature Schnauzer, Rufus, and her world is turned sideways in the midst of her grief.  It seems that Rufus speaks. And not just to her. He also talks to God.   When Rufus begins sharing advice that could result in major changes, Mary gets the feeling the pooch might not be steering her in the right direction. Or, is she just afraid to take the leap and discover something she desperately needs? Only Rufus...and God...knows.

Thursday Thirteen – Thirteen Words That Speak to the Essence and the Theme of Celtic Run

Adventure Action Bullies Danger Friendship Gadgets Growth Imagery Jealousy Reunion Romance Strife Treasure  These are the 13 words that speak to the essence and the themes of Celtic Run.  Set on the amazing and ancient Dingle Peninsula on the west coast of Ireland, this book takes the reader on a fast-paced quest, where Jake, a 14-year-old undersized gadget whiz from New York City, must team up with two friends—as well as his archenemy and class bully—to find long-lost treasure from the Spanish Armada. Should they find the more than 400-year-old treasure, Jake will be able to restore his life to the one he once knew—the one he once enjoyed with his father before the accident, which left his father wheelchair-bound. As Jake heads to Ireland on a class summer trip to discover his roots, he’s despondent because his best friend, and longtime crush, Julie is now dating that bully, Zach, who has issues of his own to contend with. The three A...

Your Daughter Needs a Hero: Helping Her Handle Insecurity and Poor Body Image

About Your Daughter Needs a Hero What drives teenage girls?   What tempts them?   What causes their insecurities?   More importantly, what can parents do to make a difference in their lives?   Author Maria Furlough battled self-image and self-esteem issues as a teenager, and in Your Daughter Needs a Hero she uses a mix of personal stories and years of experience counseling teenage girls in youth ministry to show parents what their teenage daughters are going through and how best to help them. Furlough explains how things such as fad diets, the media, and pornography influence a teen girl’s body image, and she guides parents on how to counteract the constant pressures and influences that effect teen girls every day.   This book will show parents how to effectively build their daughter’s self-esteem, self-image, and, most importantly, their faith in God and in their parents.   If you have a daughter, Your Daughter Needs a Hero is a must read!...

Betrayal and Forgiveness: Seven Reasons Why You will Fall in Love With This Book

Linda Armstrong-Miller is a retired registered nursed. She leaves in Ga. With her husband Mike and daughter Cayla. Jesus Christ is my Savior. He is the way the truth and the light. I Believe. Linda’s latest book is Betrayal and Forgiveness .   ABOUT BETRAYAL AND FORGIVENESS In the Bible, the Lord asked that we not make promises unless we are sure that we can keep them. Lisa made a promise and has done everything in her power to keep that promise. a lesson her father needed to learn. Before he was able to practice keeping his promise, he lost the love of his daughter, his best friend, and he was about to lose the love of his son. Time was running out for all of them, but they didn’t know it. Seven Reasons Why You will Fall in Love with Betrayal and Forgiveness   .1. You are going to love the Rivers Family 2. You are going to be in awe of their family secret. 3. Be there to help rescue Lisa. 4. Talk to the President of the United States 5. Sit by ...

Great Careers for Writers

Writing is a great way to express your ideas to a wide audience. The written word can be a source of inspiration and has the power to inform and educate. Perhaps you enjoy writing but aren’t sure if this can be developed into a worthwhile career. A degree in professional writing can prepare you for some great jobs. Below are some exciting career paths for writers that you may want to explore. Although strong writing skills are essential for each category, additional skills may be required in each case: Communications Manager – If you enjoy presenting information to others, this is a good professional writing role. In most cases, communications managers act as a vital link between a company or organization and the public. They must ensure that the written content appearing in the company newsletter, website, or other informational material is accurate and relevant to company goals. Communications managers must continually update content and the way it is managed to the public. ...

A Writer's Inspiration by Devin Thorpe

Today, we welcome Devin Thorpe with his book Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom. Devin will share with us your inspiration for the book and where you came up with the idea. Thanks for having me Rebecca, DT: In October 1998, Gordon B. Hinckley, then President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints suggested in the Church’s semi-annual General Conference that members of the Church should be preparing for the possibility of a serious economic crisis. “I want to make it very clear that I am not prophesying, that I am not predicting years of famine in the future. But I am suggesting that the time has come to get our houses in order.” My book, Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom: A Financial Planning Guide for Latter-day Saint Families, nearly fifteen years in process, presents a workable plan for accepting that challenge to “get our houses in order.” Many people, including some of the most well educated professionals, lack the financial management skills req...

10 Tips for Surviving in the Roman Empire

By: Lucius Metellus Anguis Lucius Metellus Anguis is the main character in the new historical fantasy novel, Children of Apollo , Book I of the Eagles and Dragons series by Adam Alexander Haviaras. Ancient Rome. It's noisy, crowded…and dangerous. You wake up in a corner of the Forum, unfriendly eyes follow your every move. Ave, stranger. Hush now. Don't look surprised. I can tell you're not from around here. Where are you from? Gaul? Iberia? Maybe Alexandria? No matter. What matters now are the Suburan thugs behind me and to my left. No. Don't look and don't worry. I'm prepared. They've been eyeing you for a while now. I'm Lucius Metellus Anguis, Tribune in the III Augustan Legion, Numidia. I'm here, like most others, for the Emperor's triumph and games. Now's our chance. Follow me! Hurry and stay close. Good. We've lost them. Now, listen to me. I've travelled much with the Legions, seen many...