Guest Cover Reveal: Lauren Lotter's BE STILL, MY SOUL

This looks like it will be a busy week at A Brighter Destiny! We have a guest cover reveal today, a guest book review/blog tour on Thursday, and, of course, First Friday. :-)

Today, I'm so pleased to help author Lauren K. Lotter reveal the cover and blurb of her upcoming release Be Still, My Soul. While I haven't read the book yet, Lauren has proven herself a fine writer with the release of previous titles for younger readers, such as her book Rustlers and the Texas Trail. She branches into new territory with this release.

The Cover:

About the Book:

Adah's world is turned upside down by the sudden death of her fiancée. After years of declaring that she will always be single, David broke down her walls and she fell hopelessly in love.
But just three weeks before their wedding, he is killed in a car accident. A happily-ever-after ending becomes a distant dream. Adah is lost without him and she tries to drown her grief in a crazy social life, but finds no peace.

In desperation, she heads off into the mountains, searching for a cure for  her broken heart. Her lack of wilderness experience gets her into many predicaments as she attempts to live life as the pioneers did. No running water, no electricity, a rock slide, an uncooperative wood stove and an unexpected late spring blizzard nearly overwhelm her. As if that wasn't adventure enough, a nearly frozen man appears on her doorstep in the middle of the raging blizzard. Adah is shocked to discover a young child cradled in his arms.

While the little girl, Sarah, seems unharmed, Adah works desperately to save the man's life. With limited medical knowledge, she does the best she can, but a high fever and other injuries threaten his life. The man, whose name is Ethan, regains consciousness and seems to be recovering just as the storm abates. But flooding, mud slides and avalanches force the trio to remain in the cabin for the unforeseeable future.

Adah is disturbed by Ethan's talk of God. Raised to be an Atheist, any talk of religion bothers her. But the more Ethan speaks of his God, the more curious Adah becomes. Something about the relationship Ethan has with his God calls to her. It is more than just a religion. Could God be the answer? Can He heal her broken heart?

Join Adah in her search for the truth. Will she finally find the love she has been searching for all her life?

For more information about the novel and its author, visit:

http://www.heritageliterature.com/

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: All Our Empty Places

"Excited" doesn't begin to describe how delightedly happy I am to reveal the cover for All Our Empty Places!

This novel is the second in what is now the "A Time of Grace" trilogy. (The first book, as most readers of this blog will know, is The Fragrance of Geraniums.)

All Our Empty Places officially releases on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. It will release both in softcover and also as an e-book.

Right now, the Kindle version is on pre-order at Amazon.com for a special early-bird-gets-the-worm price of $0.99 -- My "thank you" to those of you who pre-order! :-) (That price will rise to its normal point as soon as All Our Empty Places releases.) This link will take you to the novel's Amazon page: CLICK HERE.

Thanks to all of you who have supported me and this book with prayer and encouragement during this writing process. Every book is a wholly different experience for me as a writer, and I'm thankful for the ways God has already used this one in my own life. I'm praying that He uses it in yours, as well!

Thus, the journey begun for Sarah, Sam, Grace, and Paulie in The Fragrance of Geraniums continues...

By the way, to CELEBRATE this cover reveal, I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY on Facebook! :-) Drop on by and check it out here: http://www.facebook.com/AliciaGRuggieri

OR you can enter right here if you're logged into Facebook! :-) Read the post for more info:

I'm so delightedly happy to share with you the cover for ALL OUR EMPTY PLACES, Book 2 in the "A Time of Grace" trilogy!...

Posted by Alicia G. Ruggieri on Friday, August 28, 2015

Have a wonderful weekend!

Grace and peace,

Alicia

Cover Reveal: The Sound of Silver

Back in June, I so enjoyed participating in Rachelle Rea's blog tour for her debut novel, The Sound of Diamonds, the first in a historical fiction trilogy set during the Iconoclastic Fury. {If you'd like to read that post, which includes an interview with the delightful author, click here.} 

Now, how neat it is to reveal the cover for the second book in Steadfast Love series, The Sound of Silver, the sequel to The Sound of Diamonds. And what a beautiful cover it is! :-) 

Without further ado...

The Sound of Silver releases October 15, 2015, so if you've not had a chance to read the first book in the series, you still have some time before this one hits the shelves. :-)

The back cover reads:
The stalwart saint and the redeemed rebel. One is fighting for faith, the other for honor…

After Dirk rescues Gwyneth from the Iconoclastic Fury, she discovers that faith is sometimes fragile—and hope is not as easy as it may seem. Gwyneth continues her quest to learn more about the love of God preached by Protestants she once distrusted.

Meanwhile, Dirk’s quest is to prevent his sullied name from staining hers. Will his choice to protect her prove the undoing of her first faltering steps toward a Father God? Once separated, will Dirk and Gwyneth’s searching hearts ever sing the same song?

About Rachelle Rea:

Rachelle Rea plots her novels while driving around the little town she’s lived in all her life in her dream car, a pick-up truck. As a freelance editor, she enjoys mentoring fellow authors in the craft. A homeschool graduate and retired gymnast, she wrote the Sound of Diamonds the summer after her sophomore year of college.

Website: http://rachellerea.com/
Blog: http://rachellerea.com/blog/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/inspiringdaring
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RachelleRea
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/rachellerea/
Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Rachelle-Rea/e/B00RZHIL1Q
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8144149.Rachelle_Rea?from_search=true&search_version=service

Cover Reveal: Alicia A. Willis's GRACE TRIUMPHANT

Yes, I know! Some of you thought that I was revealing the cover of the sequel to The Fragrance of Geraniums!  Soon, friends, soon! :-)

For today, however, I'm participating in the cover reveal for fellow Christian historical fiction author Alicia A. Willis's Grace Triumphant, a novel about the British slave trade. Grace Triumphant has a planned release of November 2015, but for now, we can enjoy the gorgeous cover... and happily add it to our to-be-read piles. :-) 

So without further ado...

The Description:

Profligate London, 1788. Slave ships haunt the seas, bearing human cargos to further the wealth of the rich and destroy the souls of the slave traffickers. 

Russell Lawrence is an avid skeptic. Captain of the slave ship Barbados, wealthy, and a respected leader, he views religion as a crutch for the weak. But when the debauchery of the slave trade begins to destroy his good morals, his battle becomes more than fighting pirates and mutineers. What if there really is a God?

Impressed as a cabin boy, Jack Dunbar sees his forced service on the Barbados as a God-given opportunity to witness Christ to the crew. When his efforts to influence the hardened slavers seems to be doing little, running away seems his best option. But the punishment for desertion is harsh. And is returning to the life he once knew worth ruining the work he’s tried to do for the Lord?

Back in Grosvenor Square, Elizabeth Grey battles opposition from society and her self-seeking fiancée. Her work with John Newton to end the slave trade is being harshly attacked. She faces life branded as a jilter and radical if she stands up for what she believes in. Will she ever glean the strength to call sin by its rightful name?

A tale of adventure on the high seas, redemption, and faith. Sin abounds. Is grace enough to conquer doubt and triumph over evil?

Add it to Goodreads here: Click! :-)

Hoping that you are having a week in which you are continually reminded of God's grace to us in Jesus Christ, friends! :-) I'll see on Friday, Lord willin' and the crick don't rise.

Grace and peace,

Alicia

It Took A War by Emily Ann Putzke - Audio Book Reveal & Kindle Sale Announcement

Just dropping in quickly today to let you all know about a new author I've recently met - and her audio-book release of her novel It Took a War, a Civil War novel with great reviews!

About The Book:

1861 - Sixteen year old Joe Roberts leads a mundane life as far as he’s concerned. His world spins in the same circle each day: working at his family’s store, taking his sisters on boyish escapades and bickering with his rogue of a cousin, Lucas. Joe can’t understand why his mother allows Lucas to live and work with them after all the pain he caused their family. When war is declared, Joe is quick to join up and become a soldier with the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteers, but war is nothing like he imagined. To make matters worse, he must endure having Lucas in the same regiment. Can Joe put the pain of the past behind him? Forgiveness is easier said than done.

About The Author: Emily Ann Putzke is a 19 year old Christian, homeschool graduate and history lover. Besides writing historical fiction, she enjoys photography (especially photographing her nieces and nephew), reading, spending time with her family, Civil War reenacting, traveling and a good cup of coffee. She resides in New York State where she drinks in the beautiful autumns and tries to endure the long winters.


You Can Purchase the Audiobook Through:

AmazonAudible
iTunes

Additionally, I found out today that the Kindle edition of It Took a War is just $0.99 for Valentine's Day! :-) You can purchase that here {double-check the price before purchasing}: CLICK HERE

I've been so busy lately with writing {and life!} related things that I haven't had the opportunity to regularly post here as I would wish to. Thanks for being patient with me! I'll be back early next week with an interview/book release/giveaway for author Jaye L. Knight's newest book. :-)

Before I go, I should mention that many of you will have heard by now that The Fragrance of Geraniums will be getting a sequel, too! :-) More about that next Friday! :-) So, so excited!!!

Happy reading - and listening!

Grace and peace,
Alicia

COVER REVEAL: Mr. Portly the Pug Finds His Purpose

I'm so glad to reveal the cover for the new book {That makes me smile!} which my dear husband and I have been working on. Inspired by our own darling ;-) and often malfunctioning puglet, this story chronicles what happens when The Next-Door-Cat informs Mr. Portly that he is "useless." What follows is the tale of how everyone - everyone - everyone has a unique purpose - the trick is, finding out what that is. :-)

So, without further ado, I present to you the cover for Mr. Portly the Pug Finds His Purpose: A Read-Aloud Story about Embracing Individuality

Release Date: February 2015, Lord willin' and the crick don't rise! :-)

I'd love to hear what you think of the cover!

Grace and peace,

Alicia

Another Book?! Surprise!!!

Some of you who follow me on Facebook have been wondering what I've been working on this past week -- I've been dropping hints, teasing away, and just plain having fun with you as I prepared for this announcement! :-)

You might recall a few posts last spring/summer about how I was working on a Regency (think early 19th century/Jane Austen) book for middle-grade {9-12-year-old} girls. Well, it's ready to be revealed!

This holiday season, I am so excited to have you meet JEMIMA SUDBURY, an eleven-year-old spunky girl from the fictional town of Brooksford.

My goals in writing the series "The Regency Adventures of Jemima Sudbury" are:
1. To introduce middle-grade girls to how life really might have been for historical children their own age through age-appropriate literature. All efforts have been made to ensure historical authenticity.
2. To affirm the Christian values of their families
3. To inspire wholesome imagination and creativity.

AND HERE IS THE COVER - featuring my favorite eldest niece! :-) {More on its creation to come soon!}

AND THE BACK COVER, TOO:

RELEASING THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 - THANKSGIVING DAY!

I'm so excited to share yet another tale with you - and this time, with your children, too!

{If you're too excited to wait, here's the Kindle pre-order link: http://amzn.com/B00PXB7X60}

Grace and peace,

Alicia

{I might share this post with these blogs: Strangers and Pilgrims, The Modest Mom, What Joy is Mine, Yes They Are All Ours, Missional Call, A Mama's Story, Mom's the Word, Rich Faith Rising, Time Warp Wife, Cornerstone Confessions, Mom's Morning Coffee, So Much at Home, Raising Homemakers, Hope in Every Season, A Wise Woman Builds Her Home, Woman to Woman Ministries, Whole-Hearted Home, A Soft Gentle Voice, My Daily Walk in His Grace, Messy Marriage, My Teacher's Name is Mama, The Charm of Home, Graced Simplicity, Children Are A Blessing, Mittenstate Sheep and Wool, Imparting Grace, Homestead Lady, Deborah Jean's Dandelion House, Preparedness Mama, A Look at the Book, Essential Thing Devotions, Count My Blessings, Beauty Observed, Christian Mommy Blogger, Serenity You, Renewed Daily, Sunday Stillness, The Beauty in His Grip, Tales of a Kansas Farm Mom.}

Cover Reveal for The Fragrance of Geraniums

And it's here!

Sharing with you all today the beautiful, oh-so-fitting cover for The Fragrance of Geraniums... My thanks to Rachel Rossano of Rossano Designs for her lovely, meticulous work.

 

 

 

 

You may also wish to head over to my author Facebook page today... I'm giving away a paperback or Kindle copy (your choice!) to one randomly-selected person who shares my cover reveal Facebook post today! :-) Click here: Alicia's Author Page