I need a hero!

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Help me create the next hero in the PJ Sugar book!
 
This is for book three (I know, I know. You're thinking…book three? I haven't even seen book one yet!) and I want your input! Here is his biographical sketch…
 
Who is Max Smith?
 
That's the big question in PJ Sugar's latest adventure when this too-handsome for his own good man asks our intrepid PI to help him recover his lost-to-amnesia identity. Read More

The Face by Angela Hunt

Susan Books

The Face Angela Hunt. Mira, $6.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-7783-2727-1

Born to parents who died shortly after her birth, twenty-year-old genius Sarah Sims has been hidden all her life in a secure CIA facility. Yet her days of anonymity are limited because her aunt has discovered her existence and is determined to lead Sarah out of exile.

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I have a theory.

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My hubby had a big meeting this week. He runs a hotel, and despite the national recession of hospitality properties, his property revenues were up some 30% from last year. Good news, right? he is trying to Buy Properties for that extra cash already. Apparently, that good news sort of slid right over the heads of the investors.

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Come with Me over the mountains

Susan Religion

We worship God in song and prayer, reading the Word. Perhaps with our money and time. Most of us like to think we are humble and submitted to God in most areas of our life, but… 

Are we partnering with Him?

One common phrase I heard from Believers in this election season was,

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Flawed Plotting: The Secrets of National Treasure

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This month's article for Christian Fiction Magazine…


When you’re plotting a book, think about the character flaws…

When I plot a book, I always start with a hero’s greatest dreams and greatest fears. Getting to the bottom of what my character dreads the most is a great way to develop the ultimate black moment.

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Why I’m voting for McCain/Palin

Susan Current Affairs

So, I don’t love politics.  I get tired of the accusations, and especially people going back on their word.   What I want is to believe that my president and VP care about the things I care about. 

 

As an author, and a person who studies character so I can write about them on the page,

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And the winners are…

Susan Just for Fun

The winner of the Get Cozy gift basket is:

JO! (ladijo40)

And the Random Integer Generator selected these numbers to win a copy of Get Cozy, Josey!

29 Maureen My favorite memory is taking the kids out sledding and then coming back for hot chocolate.

24 Cheryl My favorite winter time activity is hanging out by the fire with my sisters,

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