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H L WegleyH L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-7792296090219638532014-11-09T19:53:00.001-08:002014-11-09T19:53:17.871-08:00Pure Genius Series #4, Triple Threat, Releases November 14<h3 style="text-align: center;">
Don't miss the giveaways on release day, November 14</h3>
In <b><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Threat-Pure-Genius-Book-ebook/dp/B00OEMO7UY">Triple Threat</a></i></b>, a high-action, romantic suspense story, an all-grown-up Katie Brandt, now 20, closes out the Pure Genius Series by using her doctoral research to ferret out participants in a planned, 3-pronged terror attack on the US, an attack that dwarfs 9-11. Katie, who has been engaging terrorists on their cyber turf, earns the name Crazy Kate, by proposing that 23-year-old, doctoral candidate Joshua West help her engage the conspirators on <i>real turf</i> in order to gain incriminating evidence.<br />
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Katie, armed with a 180 IQ, a slender, 5' 9" athletic body, and her great-granddad's Karate, makes a formidable opponent, one who already has 2 notches on her gun. When Josh joins her, the story erupts in a war of deadly weapons and wits. But Katie and Josh must also fight each other in a war of words spawned by their opposing worldviews, a war Katie must win before she can pursue a relationship with Josh. Whenever she mentions her faith, an argument breaks out. Over the course of the book, Josh forces Katie to answer nearly every major objection to her faith. Let's have a bit of fun. In the excerpt below, Josh takes exception to Katie calling British Columbia's beautiful Howe Sound part of "creation." Katie's approach to Josh's challenge is brilliant in that she goes for the heart of the underlying issue, the nature of truth.<br />
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<b>Katie Brandt on Truth:</b>
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By
the time they rounded the turn above Horseshoe Bay, the morning sun had topped
the mountains and lit the water in Howe Sound. The view from the road, high on
the side of the mountain, took her breath away. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Katie swept her hand across the panorama in front of them. “Look at
this view. The Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in all of
creation.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yeah. It’s beautiful, but creation? You sure about that, Kate?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Though this might send their honeymoon south, she had to respond to his
remark. “We all subscribe to some worldview. Which one do you follow?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Well, I don’t follow my parents’ philosophy.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Following your parents isn’t always a bad thing.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“If they’re like mine it is. Pure materialists. Not in the
philosophical sense. They’re just…consumers. Buying toys and luxuries until…”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yes. Until…” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“So you follow Jesus and God because your parents want you to?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Katie looked into Josh’s eyes. “I chose to follow Jesus because that’s
where I found the truth.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“The truth? You’re too bright to fall for a bunch of legends and myths,
Kate. Doesn’t it bother you? Leave you with a mountain of doubts? The truth is,
at best, empirically derived from scientific evidence, and at worst, it’s—” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“First, let’s get something straight. My faith isn’t blind. It’s rooted
in evidence. There’s ample evidence to provide intellectually satisfying
answers to any question you can ask, even the existential questions, the cries
of the human heart.” Katie paused as she realized the implication of her words.
“The only surprising thing to me is that truth isn’t found in a set of logical
propositions, or a philosophy, or by using science, which happens to be based
upon the same thing as philosophy, metaphysical presuppositions. And truth
isn’t found in any religion.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“What? You don’t even think your religion has the truth…or at least
part of it?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Truth, Josh, is found in a person, Jesus. He’s not a religion. I’m
related to Him as His spiritual child, His follower, and His friend. He said He
was the truth and every other thing He said rings true. Check Him out. Test
Him. But remember, with Jesus you get a relationship with a real person, not a
religion.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Maybe that’s just your truth. If it works for you, that’s great.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Truth doesn’t work that way. It’s absolute. True for all people, in
all places, at all times. Try telling yourself that all truth is relative,
Josh. See where that takes you.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“All truth is relative. That’s…uh, self-contradictory.” A deep frown
grew on his brow.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“See what I mean?” She nodded her head at him. “The nature of truth is
fairly simple to discover if you just make the attempt.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I think we need to change the subject. For the sake of the honeymoon.”
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>You mean for the sake of Joshua
West. <o:p></o:p></i></div>
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After her diatribe on truth, Josh went silent for nearly an hour. The
snowcapped mountain on the right was Whistler peak. The village was only three
or four miles ahead.<o:p></o:p></div>
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They had to function as a team and play the role of honeymooners. Josh
needed to start talking to her or they should call off the honeymoon and drive
home.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Josh?” She spoke softly.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“I’m sorry, Kate. I…I wasn’t avoiding you. Just…thinking.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“In Whistler you’ll probably have to hold my hand. Maybe even put your
arms around me. You won’t be very convincing if you’re mad at me.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Josh’s huge right hand closed around her left hand. “I’m not mad at
you. See?”<o:p></o:p></div>
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“So…you’re ready to do this?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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He nodded. <o:p></o:p></div>
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“What time is it?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Don’t you have a watch, Kate?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yes. But someone captured my watch hand and won’t give it back to me.”
<o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yeah. Someone did. Maybe someone wants to keep it. I’ll look at your
watch for you.” He lifted her hand. “It’s 8:20.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“8:20! That’s thirty-five minutes faster than the computer said it
would take. You’ve got a lead foot, Joshua West.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“And you’ve got a nice hand, Kate Brandt.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“We’re supposed to be pretending.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Thought I was doing a pretty good job of that.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“But you’re not pretending.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“I was doing such a good job I even fooled you.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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“Yeah, sure.” Their intense discussion was behind them. But the subject
would come up again. She would see that it did. “There’s the entrance to the
village. Time to get serious. The person here is dangerous. We can’t afford
mistakes.” She opened her map of Whistler.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Triple Threat is available in <a href="http://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=index&manufacturers_id=124">softcover and most eBook formats</a>. The Kindle version is on sale for $2.99 at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Threat-Pure-Genius-Book-ebook/dp/B00OEMO7UY">Amazon </a>from now to release day, November 14.<br />
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An adventure that spans the Pacific Northwest from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the mountains of Whistler BC. Stay tuned for more photos of the Whistler setting for Triple Threat.<br />
<br />H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-68460041617301213582014-06-13T21:32:00.002-07:002014-09-09T09:26:53.891-07:00Release Day Giveaway, Moon over Maalaea Bay, Plus a Maui SlideshowMoon over Maalaea Bay, my Maui thriller with romance, officially released Friday, June 13, under a full moon. Good thing I'm not superstitious.<br />
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The book has drawn a lot of interest and gotten a lot of early, 5-star reviews. I am giving away a signed copy of the printed version. To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment on the blog, including an email address so I can contact the winner. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 18.</div>
In the weeks leading up to this release, I've posted several hi-res photos that I've taken in Maui over the past several years. These drew so many comments that I assembled a Maui slide show, featuring the beauty of this island paradise and some locations from the setting of the book. I think you'll enjoy it, especially if you watch it in full screen mode and listen through good speakers, or earphones/buds. You'll see some spectacular shots of my favorite place in all creation -- well, so far it's my favorite. Watch and enjoy:<br />
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<b>Moon over Maalaea Bay is Book 3 in the Pure Genius Series</b><br />
<b>Here's the blurb for the story:</b><br />
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In an instant the <st1:place w:st="on">Maui</st1:place>
honeymoon of Lee's dreams morphs to a nightmare when Jennifer disappears on
their wedding night. Were the abductors the trafficking ring Jennifer crippled
or does an even a more sinister organization want her for other purposes.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With the clock ticking toward Jennifer's impending sale,
Lee, accompanied by their fifteen-year-old foster daughter, Katie, and
Jennifer's grandfather, begins his own search of the island. As the search by
Lee and the authorities intensifies, he fears beautiful Katie might end up in
the crosshairs of the traffickers.<o:p></o:p></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Can Lee save both his bride and his future daughter?
What if he has to make a choice? If Jennifer is sold, could she kill herself to
avoid a life filled with degradation and horror? If she did, would God forgive
her?</span><br />
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<b>Read the 1st chapter:</b>
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In light of recent events, she should be dead. Jennifer Akihara should no longer exist.<br />
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<i>And now she doesn’t.</i><br />
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The thought brought a smile to her lips.<br />
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Nearly nine hours ago, in another world three thousand miles away, Jennifer Akihara became Mrs. Lee Brandt. “Jennifer Brandt,” she whispered. It sounded right. It was right. And the dangers that nearly prevented her from taking Lee’s name were gone, either locked away in a federal prison or dead.<br />
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Spending her wedding night with Lee in a tropical paradise would be the perfect start to their life as man and wife. But the perfect start had been delayed.<br />
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In the fading twilight, under a purple sky, Jennifer glanced up at Lee’s brilliant, blue eyes as he walked beside her in his cargo shorts and muscle shirt, looking—she hated cliches, but there was simply no other word for him—hot. Tonight, on this island, extremely hot. And the warm, humid trade winds, which caressed her skin and ruffled Lee’s hair, cooled nothing.<br />
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Lee seemed unusually quiet. Maybe he was disappointed about their room not being ready.<br />
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She moved close to him, gently brushing against his side with each step as they strolled through the menagerie of colorful Kihei shops. The fragrance of pineapple, mango, and coconut mingled with those cloves and cinnamon near the kiosks selling soaps, candles, and lotions.<br />
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She looked up at him, wondering what was on his mind. It was time to probe. “If someone hadn’t broken into our room just before we arrived, right now we would be—”<br />
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“We’d be watching the moon over Maalaea Bay out that big window. I know.”<br />
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“If someone hadn’t insisted on <i>that </i>room, maybe we could’ve gotten <i>another </i>room, and we could be—”<br />
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“I know, sweetheart. But when you see the sunset from our room tomorrow evening, you’ll understand. That room is special. We can eat dinner here at the shops, and by 7:30 our room door will be fixed and the electronics that were stolen will all be replaced, just like the manager promised. And…we get a free night for our inconvenience.”<br />
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“Inconvenience? That’s hardly the word for what I feel.” She met his gaze with love and longing in her eyes.<br />
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Thoughts of being alone with him filled her mind. She touched her face. Like Lee, it was hot.<br />
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He smiled at her. ”You should see your cheeks, Jenn.”<br />
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Her hand jerked back to her face.<br />
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“Didn’t you overdo the blush a little?” He looked down at her and grinned.<br />
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His grin told her he was back from wherever his mind had wondered, and he knew exactly what she was thinking. Lee was an expert at reading her mind, and he loved to tease her, especially when the teasing turned her permanently tan cheeks a rosy red.<br />
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“In this climate a woman doesn’t need makeup to—” Her cell phone filled the tropical night with the spirited sounds of “The Texas Aggie War Hymn.”<br />
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“Lee!” She stared into his laughing eyes, vacillating between jabbing him in the ribs and kissing his smiling lips. “I can’t believe you talked me into loading that ring tone on my phone.”<br />
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“Too bad I only get to hear it when the caller ID’s blocked. Bet it’s Peterson. Calls from his FBI phone are always blocked. Aren’t you going to answer it?”<br />
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“Only <i>this </i>call. Then I’m turning this insidious little device, with your alma mater’s fight song on it, <i>off</i>.” She stopped, flipped her cell open, and raised it to her ear. “This is Jennifer Aki—I mean Jennifer Brandt…No, we’re fine. Don’t concern yourself, and please stop calling.” Her voice rose, but the heat of her anger quickly dropped in temperature to an icy chill.<br />
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She snapped the phone shut and stood staring across the shops into the dark parking lot beyond. Who was he? Was she being stalked again? No. It couldn’t—<br />
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“What was that about? We’re on our honeymoon. It’s our wedding night. Peterson wouldn’t actually—”<br />
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“It wasn’t Peterson.” She shivered. The warm, Maui evening had grown cold. The trade winds became an arctic blast. She put her arms around Lee and pressed her cheek into his chest. The two phone calls and the incident with the room were upsetting. “It was the same man who called while we were at SeaTac. Still asking questions. Still claiming to be Peterson’s assistant, but—”<br />
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“But Peterson hasn’t had an assistant since Bastian washed out of the bureau.”<br />
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She looked up at him.<br />
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He studied her face, and his winning smile returned. “Don’t let it upset you, sweetheart. You’re still a celebrity in Seattle, especially after rescuing Katie and the other girls from the traffickers. The media can’t get enough of you. They’re probably trying to spy on you during our honeymoon. You’ve got paparazzi problems.” He scanned her slowly, systematically. “I can’t say that I blame them, especially when you hit the beach in your swimsuit tomorrow.” He slipped his arms around her. “We’ll keep a low profile on the island. I won’t let them bother us.”<br />
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After hearing his voice, his reassuring words, and now feeling his arms around her, Jennifer’s chill warmed to a more comfortable temperature. “You’re probably right.” She pressed the power button on her cell. It played its farewell tune as she dropped it into her shorts pocket. “Well, they can’t call anymore.” She sighed and clasped her hands behind Lee’s neck, letting the love in his eyes pull her to a place she wanted to remain forever. “Now where were we?”<br />
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He pulled her close.<br />
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She didn’t resist. There was no reason to resist. Not now. Not ever again. As she had vowed a few hours ago, from this day forward she was his completely. When their lips met, the night grew warm again. But Lee’s kiss was several degrees hotter than warm, promising much, much more.<br />
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“Where we were, was on our way to dinner. Then back to our room.”<br />
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“What time is it?”<br />
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“It’s almost 7:00.”<br />
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She cupped his cheek with her hand. “I’ve got a proposition for you, Mr. Brandt. Our room is almost ready, so let’s skip dinner, get a couple of iced lattes, and drink them on the way back to our room. We only stood on the balcony for a few minutes, but I know that right now, waves are splashing just underneath the bedroom window. Look.” She pointed into the western sky. “The moon’s nearly full over Maalaea Bay. It’ll be shining in through the big window and—”<br />
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He pressed a finger against her lips. “Shhh. It’s a deal. You can be very persuasive when you want to be. Maybe you should’ve gone to law school instead of taking the research position with NSA.” He gave her his coy smile. “Then again, making a proposal like that in a courtroom could get you disbarred.”<br />
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She sought a witty reply, but her eyes caught a familiar image shining golden yellow inside the glass counter behind Lee. “Look. Gold whales tails. I lost mine the night of my master’s ceremony.” She refocused her gaze on Lee’s eyes. “You could really ingratiate yourself with your bride by replacing it for her on her wedding night.”<br />
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He rested his strong hands on her bare shoulders. At his touch, the night grew even warmer.<br />
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She stepped closer, pressing her cheek into his chest and listening to the rhythm of his heartbeat, her soul’s favorite music.<br />
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“How grateful would Mrs. Brandt be?” He kissed her forehead.<br />
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She looked up and met his gaze. “More grateful than she’s ever been. But first you need to walk to the espresso stand by the street and buy her an iced latte while she picks out a necklace.”<br />
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“OK. Find your necklace.” Lee’s index finger traced a circle around her neck, then traced a path up to her chin, continuing until it touched the tip of her nose. “I’ll be right back with our coffee.” He strode away towards the espresso stand.<br />
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Jennifer’s gaze returned to the jewelry counter where she searched for a whale-tail necklace like the one she had lost more than a year ago. Her search was soon forgotten when she became lost in anticipation of their time alone together and warm thoughts of her love for the man who had saved her life so many times in so many ways—the man who had introduced her to the one true God Who had saved her soul for eternity.<br />
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Lee walked down a long aisle between shops. Nearly halfway to the street, he stopped and turned to look at Jennifer.<br />
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Her hands rested lightly on the glass counter and her brown, almond-shaped eyes roved over the array of jewelry behind the glass. The trade winds blew gently through the shopping area animating the gentle waves in her dark hair, while the permanent tan from her Japanese-Hawaiian heritage created a stunning contrast to her white shorts and red tank top.<br />
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In his thirty years on the planet, Lee had never seen anyone as beautiful as Jennifer, a beauty that went deep, all the way to her heart.<br />
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Nine months ago he had given up searching for someone to spend his life with. He’d given up on his job. He had just given up, a man simply going through the motions of living. Then God used his mentor Howie and a terrorist conspiracy to bring them together. When God did things, He did them right.<br />
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Was it a match made in heaven? Yes. But due to the terrorists, it had started out in…well, the other place. Since that day, his life hadn’t been the same. How could it be? He had fallen in love with a twenty-six-year-old Miss Universe who had an IQ rivaling Einstein’s?<br />
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<i>You fool. It’s your wedding night. Stop gawking at her from forty feet away. Get the coffee, buy the necklace, and take her home. The moon isn’t going to hang over Maalaea Bay forever.</i><br />
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He took one more longing look, mustered the strength to pull his gaze away from Jennifer’s shapely form, and hurried towards the espresso stand.<br />
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Unlike the nearly deserted back row of shops where Jennifer waited for him, the sidewalk along South Kihei Road was filled with tourists enjoying the warm evening. The aroma of freshly ground Kona coffee could almost create a caffeine buzz simply by inhaling it.<br />
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Lee ordered two iced lattes. While he waited, he looked westward, above the gently swaying palm trees lining the beach. The moon was full, a bright silver disk in the western sky. Unlike the light pollution of Seattle, the lights of Kihei did little to dim the twinkling stars sprinkled generously across a field of dark-purple.<br />
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By the time the barista handed him the two icy drinks, he felt an ache deep inside. Lee smiled, realizing he already missed Jennifer. This was the longest time they’d been apart since they left for SeaTac Airport after their wedding ceremony. What would it be like if they ever had to endure a long separation?<br />
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He hurried down the aisle between the shops towards the back row where Jennifer hopefully had found her necklace.<br />
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Lee didn’t see her as he approached the jewelry shop. She must have moved to the opposite counter.<br />
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A brightly clad Hawaiian lady now stood behind the counter, straightening her wares on the shelf above.<br />
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Good. They could purchase the necklace and then—he stopped. Jennifer wasn’t at the opposite counter. Apprehension began incubating in his heart. He stepped to the display counter and tried to shut off the incubator. “Excuse me, ma’am. Did my wife find a necklace here?”<br />
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“Your wife? Since I returned from my break I haven’t seen anyone.” She shrugged and shook her head.<br />
His apprehension now transcended incubation. “She was just here. About five foot two, long, dark hair, very beautiful.”<br />
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The lady gave a frown. “No, I haven’t seen—”<br />
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A commotion three shops away interrupted their conversation. A wide-eyed woman scurried towards the street, clutching her cell phone.<br />
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When he didn’t see Jennifer there, he turned his attention back to the shopkeeper. “If she returns, tell her to wait for me. I’ll be back in a minute.”<br />
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“Check the ladies’ room. When women disappear, nine times out of ten that’s where they are.”<br />
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“Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind.” He turned to search another row of shops, realizing his heart had shifted into a higher gear.<br />
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Lee wove back and forth through several adjacent rows, then looked down several perpendicular rows of shops. A nagging worry again tried to intrude. He squelched it.<br />
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He would check the ladies’ room next. Until I’ve done that, I’m not going to worry.<br />
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He noticed a sign directing shoppers to the restrooms. He followed it.<br />
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A middle-aged lady with a pleasant smile approached.<br />
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He pulled out his wallet. “Excuse me, ma’am.”<br />
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“Yes?”<br />
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“I seem to have misplaced my wife. While you’re inside, would you mind checking to see if she’s there? Her name is Jennifer.” He slipped their engagement picture from his wallet and held it out for her to see. “Here’s her picture.”<br />
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The woman’s eyes immediately focused on his ring, then her gaze went to the picture. A wise woman. “Sure, I’ll see if—my, she’s a real beauty. I’ll let you know when I leave, or I’ll send Jennifer out to you.”<br />
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“Thanks, ma’am.”<br />
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As the lady entered the building, the wail of a distant siren grew louder. It was joined by several other sirens. The knot forming in his stomach tightened. When the sirens converged on the side of the shops bordering South Kihei Road, he felt a strong urge to run towards the flashing red and blue lights. But he needed to wait for the lady. He might be worried about nothing.<br />
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What’s taking her so long?<br />
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The door opened, and the lady walked towards him, now frowning. “Your wife isn’t in there, and no one inside remembers seeing her.”<br />
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“Ma’am, are you absolutely sure?”<br />
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“Yes. I’m sorry, but she’s not there.”<br />
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“Thanks.”<br />
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A sinking sensation sent his stomach into a nauseating freefall. His rising panic drummed in his chest. Lee whirled towards the flashing lights along the street and trotted in that direction.<br />
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Three police cars had parked hurriedly in disarray near the curb. A small crowd of people gathered near them. The buzz of their conversation was too far away to understand any of it.<br />
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While Lee jogged towards the street, he passed an open-air sports bar, where a large, flat-screen TV flashed a bright red message. People crowded around it, excitement mixed with concern on their faces.<br />
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Lee stopped when he saw the two large words, “Amber Alert.” Another message scrolled across the screen. He maneuvered between two taller men to read it. “Teenage girl abducted from Kihei shops at 7:00 PM. Description Asian, five foot one to five foot three, sixteen or seventeen years old, last seen wearing a red tank top and white shorts.”<br />
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It was Jennifer’s description on the screen. Being petite, she could have easily been mistaken for a younger person. He glanced at his watch. 7:15 PM. She had disappeared at 7:00 PM. With his heart pounding out the tempo of terror, Lee sprinted towards the ominous lights of the police cars.<br />
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H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-74226350616359989222014-05-18T18:16:00.000-07:002014-05-18T18:16:09.147-07:00Moon over Maalaea Bay, Maui Thriller, 1st Editorial Review, 5 StarsWith the release of my Maui romantic thriller approaching, June 13, reviews are just starting to come in. Here is the first editorial review, rating the story 5 Stars: <br />
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Lee Brandt sees his dreams crashing and turning into a nightmare on his wedding
night in Maui in Moon over Maalaea Bay by H.L. Wegley. Jennifer Akihara is
kidnapped on her wedding night in Maui by an international trafficking group
and they have plans to take revenge on her by selling her into slavery.
Jennifer had earlier stopped their trafficking plans which makes them want to
ruin her by using her for other purposes. Lee, along with his foster daughter
Katie and Jennifer's father, begins the search for Jennifer with the help of
the Maui police and the federal government. The twist happens when Katie is
also taken by the traffickers. Will Lee succeed in saving both Jennifer and
Katie? Will Jennifer be able to survive if she is sold?<br />
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This is a compelling story of mystery and suspense and relationships that will
keep readers riveted. Shifting the focus from the sweet romance of Lee and
Jennifer and then switching over to the nightmare of Jennifer being kidnapped
has been done effortlessly by the author without it sounding forced. The action
and drama in the theme with its innumerable twists and turns help in keeping up
the pace of the story. All the characters are well defined and Maui as the
backdrop of the story gives it an exotic vibe. The interrogation scenes in the
story add the much needed punch to the plot and the romance and suspense make
it a bittersweet read. I found the story compelling. There are a lot of things
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In an instant the <st1:place w:st="on">Maui</st1:place>
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With the clock ticking toward Jennifer's impending sale,
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Can Lee save both his bride and his future daughter? What if
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H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-6191915966058932182014-04-04T01:00:00.000-07:002014-04-04T01:00:06.589-07:00The Weather Scribe Interviews Cynthia Hickey, Introducing Her New Release, An Unconventional Lady<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Multi-published and Best-Selling
author Cynthia Hickey had three cozy mysteries and two novellas published
through Barbour Publishing. Her first mystery, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fudge-Laced-Felonies-Summer-Meadows-Mystery-ebook/dp/B005UHJ04U/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395874106&sr=1-1&keywords=Fudge-Laced+Felonies">Fudge-Laced Felonies</a>, won first
place in the inspirational category of the Great Expectations contest in 2007.
Her third cozy, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Covered-Crime-Summer-Meadows-Mystery-ebook/dp/B005ZXEGMK/ref=la_B002W1MP2Q_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395873931&sr=1-2">Chocolate-Covered Crime</a>, received a four-star review from
Romantic Times. All three cozies have been re-released as ebooks through the
MacGregor Literary Agency, along with a new cozy series, all of which stay in
the top 50 of Amazon’s ebooks for their genre. She has several historical
romances releasing in 2013 and 2014 through Harlequin’s Heartsong Presents. She
is active on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cynthia-Hickey/151333448227549?fref=ts">FB</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/cynthiahickey">twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2041605.Cynthia_Hickey">Goodreads</a>. She lives in <st1:state>Arizona</st1:state> with her husband, one of their seven children, two dogs
and two cats. She has five grandchildren who keep her busy and tell everyone
they know that “Nana is a writer”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My mother said that, not having a Kindergarten close enough for me
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always read above my level. Once I discovered the many worlds between the pages
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I’ve made up stories for as long as I can remember, but it isn’t
until a few years ago that I actually began to take the writing process seriously.
My first novel, Fudge-Laced Felonies, was released through Barbour in 2007.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I’ve been on television twice. Once on the backdrop of a weather
report filmed on <st1:place><st1:placename>Petit</st1:placename> <st1:placename>Jean</st1:placename> <st1:placename>Mountain</st1:placename></st1:place> in <st1:state><st1:place>Arkansas</st1:place></st1:state> and another time when
a documentary was being filmed at the Pickle Plant where I worked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No, I can’t say that I do. I guess <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fudge-Laced-Felonies-Summer-Meadows-Mystery-ebook/dp/B005UHJ04U/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1395874106&sr=1-1&keywords=Fudge-Laced+Felonies">Fudge</a> would be it if I had to
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Never, ever, give up. If you’re meant to be an author, you need to
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But her strict mother keeps her close to home, working as a Harvey Girl waitress. Until Dallas Baker shows up in town and takes the job Annie really wants—leading tours through the Grand Canyon. Annie's frustrated, but finds it impossible to ignore the handsome outdoorsman. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With her split skirts and modern hairdo, Annie challenges Dallas's old-fashioned notions of what makes a lady. To his surprise, he finds her delightful, until he learns she has no interest in settling down. Dallas is ready to win her heart, but is Annie willing to fall in love?</span><br />
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Annie Rollins adjusted her new skirt and smiled at her reflection. How liberating! After making sure her hair stayed secure in its new style, back-combed so it stood inches higher than normal, she felt like a modern woman, even stuck in the backwoods of northern Arizona. With one final glance and pat at her pompadour, Annie sashayed from the room.<br />
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"What are you wearing?" Her mother's reaction did not disappoint.<br />
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"It's a split skirt, Mother." Annie twirled. "Do you like it? It offers so much freedom of movement."<br />
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Her mother planted her fists on her thin hips. "I do not, and what did you do to your hair? It's sky-high. Heaven have mercy."<br />
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"It's called a transformation. It's the newest style." Annie brushed past her and glided down the stairs. She might as well get the day started, and one of her jobs was to register guests at the B and B's front desk. <br />
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Her mother's heels tapped behind her. "Why do you feel the need to be highfalutin way out here?"<br />
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"There's nothing wrong with being modern. We're in the twentieth century." Lord, give me strength. Mother complained more often than not, ever since Papa's death two years ago. It was time to start living again.<br />
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"You look ridiculous and out of place in Williams." Mother unlocked the cabinet where she kept the registry book. She lifted the leather volume and plopped it on the counter. "People will laugh."<br />
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"Let them." Annie let the cover fall open and ran her finger down the page. "Only two guests registered?" <br />
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"Hopefully, there will be more. These two reservations came in by telegram."<br />
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Annie leaned her elbows on the counter. "I have an idea."<br />
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Her mother rolled her eyes. "Not another one. You and your harebrained schemes."<br />
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"We need to entice people to stay here. Offer them extra services." Annie raised her eyebrows, choosing to ignore her mother's attitude. "Have you thought any about my suggestion of offering guided tours of the canyon? I mentioned the idea to you weeks ago. I could be the guide. You know I would love it." <br />
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"Absolutely not." Mother shook her head. "That is definitely not a ladylike occupation."<br />
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"Sometimes I don't want to act like a lady." Annie lifted her chin. "Ladies don't have a lot of fun."<br />
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Mother's hand fluttered to her chest. "What am I going to do with you?"<br />
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"Let me be who I am." Annie sighed. Maybe a change of subject was in order. "The new restaurant opens today. Should we eat dinner there?"<br />
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"What's wrong with my food?"<br />
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"Nothing. It was only a suggestion." It seemed Annie couldn't get anything right in her mother's eyes. Maybe she shouldn't try. Mother hadn't been happy when they'd moved from Boston to northern Arizona, but since Papa's death she seemed to want everyone around her to feel unhappy, too. "No more suggestions."<br />
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Mother took a deep breath. "Starting tomorrow, I will be running the boardinghouse alone."<br />
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Annie fixed a stare on her. "What do you mean?" Please say she wasn't being sent to a school for ladies. That would be a fate worse than death.<br />
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Mother pulled a sheet of paper from her apron pocket. "Tomorrow morning you will report to the El Tovar. I got you a job as a Harvey Girl."<br />
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"What? Why? What about helping you?" It wasn't as bad as boarding school, but almost. "What about the women's ministry at church?" What about interviewing for the job herself? "You have Sundays off."<br />
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Mother slapped the application on the counter. "They've also agreed to allow you to sleep here rather than in the girls' dormitory. I promised them you were a comely girl with high moral standards and that I was more than sufficient as a chaperone during your off hours."<br />
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No doubt there. "So you aren't even going to consider my idea of guided tours?" Annie's shoulders slumped. Why couldn't Mother commend her, just once, for having a creative mind?<br />
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"I didn't say I wouldn't consider it, but that is a man's job." Mother wiped her hands on her apron. "Time for work." She turned and unlocked the front door. Business as usual.<br />
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Annie blinked against the tears stinging her eyes. Nineteen years old, and she still wasn't in control of her own life. Didn't God give His children the desires of their hearts? Hers was to work outside in His creation, not in a stuffy restaurant. "I need some air." Annie bolted from behind the counter and dashed outside.<br />
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"Annette Rollins." Her mother's screech followed. "Ladies do not run!" Annie pinched the bridge of her nose between her forefinger and thumb, and then lifted her gaze to the new restaurant. Her prison. The two-story El Tovar Hotel, built from local limestone and pine, overshadowed the dwellings around it. It was only a matter of time before the Rollins Boardinghouse would be out of business in favor of something grander. That was the main reason Annie presented new ideas to her mother for drawing in business. She didn't want to see her mother thrust out of her livelihood. If only she would listen!<br />
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Annie turned and surveyed the rim of the Grand Canyon, barely visible behind the hotel. Her heart yearned to explore the canyon floor, but even she knew it wasn't wise to go alone. Taking a group with her seemed the most sensible way.<br />
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She headed toward her favorite view. One of God's wonders for sure, and the real draw to the town of Williams, regardless of what the railroad people said. It might be the trains that brought the crowds, but it was the canyon that made them return. Annie stopped at the edge and flung her arms wide, taking in the azure sky and the pinks and mauves of the plunging canyon walls. The Colorado River wound like a ribbon along the floor far below. A bald eagle soared under her, bobbing and dancing on the wind's current. What would that feel like-the freedom to soar?<br />
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Although the boardinghouse demanded plenty of hard work, it was home. It was all Annie knew. Now, she was being thrust into strange surroundings. Though her mother hadn't spelled it out, Annie was sure this new job was supposed to teach her feminine ways. She'd seen the waitresses flitting around town and going in and out of the hotel in their black-and-white uniforms. They looked fetching, but such a life wasn't for Annie. She wanted so much more.<br />
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Letting the tears fall, she lifted her desire to heaven. God would take care of the details. If she could step back and let Him.<br />
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Dallas Baker slung his saddlebags from the back of his horse to his shoulder, handed the reins to an older man waiting to take them, and then climbed the stairs to Rollins Boardinghouse. The newspaper advertisement in Dallas, Texas, his hometown and namesake, had come as the answer to a prayer. He didn't hate the rancher's way of life, but wanted something different. Somewhere he didn't have to work under his two older brothers. Love them he did, but not as bosses.<br />
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Stamping the mud from his boots, he pushed open the front door and stepped inside. The entryway made a person feel at home, with its hand-braided rugs and polished counter. His footsteps thudded on a scarred but polished wood floor, announcing his arrival. Why some folks preferred fancy hotels over a place that felt like home was beyond him.<br />
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An attractive middle-aged woman entered from a room on his right. "Welcome. I am the owner, Mrs. Rollins. Do you have a reservation?"<br />
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"No. I'm Dallas Baker, ma'am, your trail guide." He grinned.<br />
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"Our what?" A high-pitched voice of protest sounded behind him. Dallas turned to see the prettiest gal he'd seen in a long time. Blond hair high on her head, flashing green eyes and wearing a brown…what?<br />
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"I'm the new canyon guide for the Rollins Boardinghouse," he told her.<br />
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Miss Attitude marched past him and stood in front of the proprietor. "Mother, how could you? This is my dream." She pounded one fist on her chest. "Mine. And you went behind my back-"<br />
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"I'll just step into the parlor."<br />
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Neither woman glanced his way as he ducked out of sight. Nothing made Dallas skedaddle faster than an upset woman, and he'd managed to step between two of them. And what was the younger one wearing? It looked like a skirt, but was split like pants and was wide. Real wide. His mother would never be caught dead in that getup, and she was active on the ranch. He set his bags on the floor and tried not to listen to the argument in the next room, wanting to be anywhere but where he was at the moment. Maybe he should go back outside. But that would take him past them again.<br />
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He sighed and lowered himself onto a flowered sofa. "You took my idea and went behind my back and hired a man." The younger woman's voice rose. "Have you absolutely no confidence in my abilities?" <br />
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"Annette, I will not be spoken to in this way. It's a fine idea, but not one suited for a woman. You need to learn your place in the world."<br />
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Dallas nodded. A true sentiment, indeed.<br />
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"And my place is dressed as a fancy crow at El Tovar?"<br />
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"If that's what it takes to teach you how to be a lady, then yes." Mrs. Rollins's words were clipped and cold.<br />
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Dallas had run across a few Harvey Girls on his travels. The term crow did not suit the women at all. They were refined and mannerly, making a man's travels easier with their femininity and smiles. But then he'd been told by more than a few women that he possessed backward ideas about a woman's role in today... </div>
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<a href="http://kimberlysmusings.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/on-the-pineapple-express/">H. L. Wegley Q&A About the Book</a><br />
<a href="http://faylamb.com/innersource/?p=600">Author Interview with H. L. Wegley</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/On-Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/product-reviews/B00GO7VTH6/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=byRankDescending" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Early Amazon Book Reviews</span></a><br />
<a href="http://faylamb.com/innersource/?p=599" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Heroine interview, Jennifer Akihara</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://kimberlysmusings.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/on-the-pineapple-express/" target="_blank">H. L. Wegley Q&A About the Book</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://faylamb.com/innersource/?p=600" target="_blank">Author Interview with H. L. Wegley</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://faylamb.com/innersource/?p=610" target="_blank">Devotional (based on the Story) about Faith Fear & Foolishness</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay tuned for more books in this series. Book 3, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/harryw51/3-moon-over-maalaea-bay-pure-genius-series/" target="_blank">Moon over Maalaea Bay</a>, a thriller with some romance, set entirely in Maui, releases June 13. Book 4, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/harryw51/4-triple-threat-pure-genius-series/" target="_blank">Triple Threat</a>, also a thriller with romance, should release late fall of 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Since</span><span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> </span><a href="http://amzn.to/1bikwSP" rel="nofollow" style="color: #666600; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">On the Pineapple Express</a><span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">, an inspirational thriller about human trafficking, is out on the Kindle and the full release is only a few weeks away, I'm letting my readers see parts of the story that were cut for various reasons. I'm trying to avoid any spoilers. The prologue was cut because we cut the point-of-view for Katie Lloyd, a beautiful, bright, athletic 15-year-old. Without further ado, here is Katie in the deleted prologue to </span><i style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">On the Pineapple Express, </i><span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">sequel to</span><i style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hide-Seek-H-L-Wegley-ebook/dp/B00B93AXJU/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1388861439&sr=1-1">Hide and Seek</a></i><span style="color: #181818; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">:</span></div>
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<strong>Prologue</strong><br />
<strong><em>Friday, October 25, 3:50 PM</em></strong></div>
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Katie Lloyd sighed with relief as she stepped from the sidewalk, across the rock border, and onto the lawn in front of her home—her new foster home. By taking back streets on her way home from school, she managed to avoid the harassment which had plagued her for the past two years. Many of the boys tormented her with crude remarks, wolf whistles, and constant leering. Her appearance had attracted this unwanted kind of attention since she turned thirteen.<br />
When a shrill whistle pierced her ears, she stopped. Dustin, the obnoxious freshmen from next door, was ogling her with his head propped up on the cedar fence between the two houses. More than once he had tried to peep through her bedroom window. That wasn’t going to happen again.<br />
Katie jumped back to the rock border, stooped, and grabbed an egg-sized rock. Putting her whole body into the throw, her well-trained, throwing arm cracked like a whip.<br />
Dustin ducked behind the fence when an eighty-mile-per-hour fastball parted his hair. The rock flew across the neighbor’s yard. A loud crack sounded when it broke a board loose from the fence at the far side of the yard.<br />
Katie pursed her lips and shook her head. Too bad his nose wasn't there when the rock arrived.<br />
As she walked toward the front door, she stared at it for a few seconds. Her stomach knotted and her smile morphed to a frown. She wasn’t safe even behind that door. Everybody needed somewhere they could feel safe.<br />
<em>But nobody gets everything they need.</em><br />
She had almost made it home without any—<br />
Tires grated on pavement as a vehicle braked hard. Katie turned toward the street, where a minivan with dark windows came to a stop in front of her house. The passenger-side window slid down, and she recognized Anya, a new girl at school. More than just a new girl, Anya was the only person who had tried to befriend Katie since she started school in September.<br />
"Hey, Katie, I heard something at school today I thought you should know."<br />
Katie took a step toward the van. "What's that?"<br />
"You don’t want this broadcast to the whole neighborhood. Come here and I'll tell you."<br />
Was this about another stalker? She walked across the lawn toward the van, wishing she was ugly and obese.<br />
<i>Well, at least ugly. That wouldn't keep me from making the varsity softball team.</i><br />
"Come on, Katie. This is good news." Anya motioned for Katie to step closer.<br />
She stopped near Anya's open window. "OK. What's so important you needed someone to drive you over here to tell me?"<br />
Anya waved her closer. "This is for your ears only. You'll understand when you hear it."<br />
Katie rested her forearms on the base of the open window. "Here I am. So—"<br />
With a quick, deft movement, Anya hooked both hands inside Katie's collar and pulled her against the vehicle. Katie gasped. The side door slid open. "What are you—"<br />
Two large arms shot out of the door and vice-like hands clamped the front and back of her head. The hand on the front sealed Katie's mouth.<br />
Her heart pounded out the tempo of panic. The hand smothered her. She ripped at it using all her strength, but powerful arms yanked her into the back of the van.<br />
The back seats had been removed. Realizing that, her panic deepened. The door slammed shut.<br />
Katie tried to roll, wiggle free, kick, pound on the vehicle, scream—anything to attract attention. The large, meaty hand still covered her mouth, clamping it so tightly she couldn’t bite. Something restrained her arms, pulling them behind her, cutting into her wrists. A knee pushed into her back, forcing the air from her lungs. Another set of hands shoved her head into the floor of the van.<br />
The van took off and a gravelly voice spoke. "Go to sleep my blond-haired, blue-eyed princess."<br />
Katie tried to keep her wits about her. She tried to think of a way to escape, but the second set of hands clamped like giant pliers on both sides of her neck. When someone squeezed the pliers, her vision and her thoughts became fuzzy. Katie’s mind screamed a silent plea for help...<br />
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If you don't want to read the e-book, the full release, including printed copies, is scheduled for February 28.<br />
The subject of human trafficking is treated carefully without being overly graphic. I would even recommend this book to my 14-year-old granddaughter. It's a sad commentary on our society that we have to warn our kids about these very real dangers they could encounter at the mall, on a street corner by their school, anywhere kids gather ... but we do. We must!</div>
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H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-41490132790508565362013-12-11T19:58:00.000-08:002013-12-11T19:58:05.179-08:00On the Pineapple Express - Kindle Sale & 5-Book Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBN0T8q94CjoLakRT_1UBoUw-KT-LCZYZDM4o5Jd-Tye3Tev_s9kT71SWL127vP1Z7jPpcruegNAMnK6T4pKfaU_NZ0l7xE8m0znr2QQRbFKt-x8BwlfL7ArbY2WPJXZQarDyiDH98Ol6/s1600/OnThePineappleExpress_h11206_680ENLARGED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNBN0T8q94CjoLakRT_1UBoUw-KT-LCZYZDM4o5Jd-Tye3Tev_s9kT71SWL127vP1Z7jPpcruegNAMnK6T4pKfaU_NZ0l7xE8m0znr2QQRbFKt-x8BwlfL7ArbY2WPJXZQarDyiDH98Ol6/s320/OnThePineappleExpress_h11206_680ENLARGED.jpg" width="195" /></a>To celebrate the early Kindle release of my inspirational, human-trafficking thriller, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/dp/B00GO7VTH6/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819784&sr=1-3">On the Pineapple Express</a></i>, I am giving away 5 Kindle copies. If you wish to participate, you can view my VLOG entry below and leave a comment on my blog to let me know you would like to be entered into the drawing for one of the 5 Kindle copies. Winners will be selected in the evening on Sunday, December 15. Sorry, but printed copies won't be available until the general release on February 28, when all formats will go online.<br />
If you wish to purchase a Kindle copy of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/dp/B00GO7VTH6/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819784&sr=1-3">On the Pineapple Express,</a> </i>it's on sale for $0.99 on December 15, increasing a dollar a day up to $5.99 on December 20.<br />
I had intended to put up a real VLOG (video blog) entry today, but the fan on my laptop is making so much noise that it's interfering with the audio. In lieu of a VLOG, I've made a video slide show that introduces me, the story behind the book, and the novel, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/dp/B00GO7VTH6/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819784&sr=1-3">On the Pineapple Express</a></i>. It's a bit like a book trailer, but my real trailer will be a lot more professionally done.<br />
<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/dp/B00GO7VTH6/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819784&sr=1-3">On the Pineapple Express</a></i> is book 2 in my 4-book <i>Pure Genius Series</i>. It reads well as a stand-alone novel, but if you want to hear about the cyber-terrorist incident that brought my hero and heroine together, you can check out book 1, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hide-Seek-H-L-Wegley/dp/1611162033/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1386819739&sr=1-1">Hide and Seek</a>.<br />
Enjoy the video and be sure to leave a comment and an e-mail address if you want to win a Kindle copy of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pineapple-Express-Pure-Genius-ebook/dp/B00GO7VTH6/ref=la_B00B1XMR56_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386819784&sr=1-3">On the Pineapple Express</a></i>. Remember, the contest ends Sunday afternoon, December 15. For you print-only readers, there will be more opportunities to win a copy in early March.<br />
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Merry Christmas!<br />
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<br />H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-75862557433985100882013-10-30T12:40:00.001-07:002013-10-30T12:40:16.674-07:00Release Dates for Books 2 & 3 Pure Genius SeriesAll four books of the Pure Genius Series are now contracted, and I recently received release dates for books 2 & 3. <b> <i>On the Pineapple Express</b> </i>, a thriller (with romance) about human trafficking releases Feb 28, 2014 and <b> <i>Moon over Maalaea Bay</b> </i>, a romantic thriller set entirely on Maui, releases June 13. You can read more about the upcoming releases<a href="http://weatherscribe.blogspot.com/2013/02/covers-books-2-3-pure-genius-series.html"> here on The Weatherscribe.</a> <b> <i>Triple Threat</b> </i>, the final book in the series is in final editing and, hopefully, will release in the fall of 2014.<p>
There are pictures from the setting of <b> <i>Triple Threat</b> </i> on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/harry.wegley.1">facebook profile.</a>Check out the gondolas hanging over Whistler Valley. Maybe I should post one of them here --
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<p>Don't forget, book 1, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hide-Seek-H-L-Wegley/dp/1611162033/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1383160134&sr=8-1"> Hide and Seek,</a> a cyber-espionage thriller with romance, is available now.
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">I recently submitted </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">to my publisher </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">the final book in the Pure Genius Series , <b><i>Triple Threat</i></b>, a thriller with romance. It's not </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">yet </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">contracted , but I'm fairly certain we'll come to an agreement on this story.</span></div>
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Brilliant, beautiful, 21-year-old Katie Brandt, PhD candidate and woman of faith, detects a deadly conspiracy. Suspecting it's only the tip of an iceberg, she dives in, pulling fellow grad student, Joshua West, with her into a high-risk investigation of a cyber-terrorist plot. Damaged by the foster-care system, Katie often takes huge risks to win acceptance and love. But when she risks the life of Josh, an agnostic who isn't prepared to die, she fears her mistake might have eternal consequences. That's a mistake that would break Katie's heart, a heart rapidly falling for Josh. If Katie and Josh survive the investigation, can they ever span the chasm of divergent worldviews that separates them? How can they awaken a dozing nation to a three-pronged danger that threatens its very existence? </div>
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Triple Threat, a conspiracy you might read in tomorrow's paper, but pray you never will. An adventure that spans the Pacific Northwest, from the shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the mountains of Whistler, BC.</div>
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Keywords/Topics in this story: Thriller, Romance, Faith, Cyber-warfare, Christian Apologetics, Coming of Age </div>
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Please let me know if this sounds like a story you would want to read.<span style="color: #aaaaaa; font-size: 12px;"> </span></div>
H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-69343117086585840732013-05-19T17:28:00.000-07:002013-05-19T17:28:46.160-07:00Coming Soon - On the Pineapple Express - Book 2 Pure Genius Series<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">On the Pineapple Express</span> - a romantic thriller set on the Olympic Peninsula</span><br />
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somewhere in the vast 3,600 square miles of the rugged Olympic
Peninsula, human traffickers are holding girls to sell to international
clients. When brilliant, NSA researcher Jennifer Akihara intercepts a
mysterious cell call and hears the desperate cries of a girl calling for
help, she is obsessed with finding the holding location. Lacking enough
evidence to engage the FBI, she enlists the help of her fiancé, Lee
Brandt, a meteorologist. With a deadly storm and international criminals
bearing down on them while the clock ticks toward the sale of the
captives, can Jennifer and Lee survive the bullets and the elements to
find the girls? Will the beautiful Jennifer survive to see her wedding
day…or it’s antithesis?</span>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-48705614243128748832013-03-02T00:30:00.000-08:002013-03-02T00:30:01.522-08:00Patty Froese - Eye of the BeholderThe Weather Scribe welcomes Patty Froese today. She has a new release, <i>Eye of the Beholder</i>, from Pelican Book Group. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Eye of the Beholder</span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmL2rD5WRFQFGHA8uvjTkXDNfoRYHJ3oTTTlkcaWdF8-wGajYSHwtvNdp50cyZN6tlC7NzbddEfthnBPcMX6pKl0rE5DVJXaq3W8Nj__tvZyTm-wh_BM70NkLrKT-NBDFX6WRrukFiXUn-/s1600/pattysmall-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmL2rD5WRFQFGHA8uvjTkXDNfoRYHJ3oTTTlkcaWdF8-wGajYSHwtvNdp50cyZN6tlC7NzbddEfthnBPcMX6pKl0rE5DVJXaq3W8Nj__tvZyTm-wh_BM70NkLrKT-NBDFX6WRrukFiXUn-/s320/pattysmall-25.jpg" title="" width="213" /></a>How beautiful are you? If you were to rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, where would you land? <br /><br />I don't think anyone is terribly comfortable with that exercise. We've been trained by the media to criticize ourselves. A droop, a sag, a blemish... Those are inexcusable. Actresses are publicly mocked for having gained a little weight or having some "cottage cheese cellulite" on their thighs, exposed by the prying lenses of unwelcome cameras. <br /><br />Women have babies and are judged by their "bounce back" time, ridiculous as that may be. <br /><br />A woman's value is not based on something as fickle as Hollywood ideals, but the constant battery of messages coming from the media would have us believe something else. Companies want us to believe that tubes and vials will make us beautiful, that certain styles will help us maintain our youth, that dyes will make us feel lovely. From diets to exercise machines, clothing lines to skin creams, the woman in this modern age is bombarded by messages that she just isn't enough, and she needs some help. Big time. <br /><br />So when we look at ourselves in the mirror, what do we see? I always joke that it isn't fair to judge me only on my looks, because when you add in my personality, I get at least a three point lift on that number. And while I'm only joking around when I talk like that, there is truth under the laughter. <br /><br />Beauty is more than skin deep. <br /><br />But how much more? <br /><br />Would you still feel beautiful if you had to wear unflattering clothing? Would you feel beautiful if all your hair fell out? Would you feel beautiful if scars covered your face and distorted your smile? <br /><br />And if you stopped feeling beautiful, would you feel loved? <br /><br />Where does our beauty come from? <br /><br />In <i>Eye of the Beholder</i>, my heroine loses her looks in a freak accident. She goes from stunningly beautiful, capturing the admiration of everyone around her, to scarred and pitied. Doors no longer fly open for her, and the face in the mirror seems to belong to a stranger. When she goes up to the autumn woods to try to make peace with what she cannot change, she's faced with more than the reality of her new looks--she's faced with a man from her past who lost more than she ever knew. <br /><br />When a woman loses her looks, what is there left to love? <br /><br /> <br /><br /><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eye-of-the-Beholder-ebook/dp/B00BG26H4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361214930&sr=8-1&keywords=eye+of+the+beholder+by+patty+froese" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZK3PFGjvw8NQ1tDXfblYyYyWDovr2YsCLzMh2M5uQlo3-PuBy2UjPL6FgAtgjdatbMh8-OVEZ7F17OzboPifZ_IqyTg5bIdWOzWvHxXCHRSYnSdyNP8-6DOukThnDd44TIqujOlT6qzbU/s320/EyeOfTheBeholder_w11220_680%255B1%255D.jpg" width="195" /></a>Tricia Hunter was an extraordinary beauty...before a horrible bus accident left her irreparably scarred. In an effort to accept the things she cannot change, she heads to her uncle's cabin for some time alone. <br /> <br /> Forest ranger Jesse Reynolds recognizes Tricia the minute he sees her, but nothing flickers in her eyes. That's fine by him. The same accident that stole her good looks killed his fiance, and he simply can't bring himself to feel sorry for Tricia like everyone else in her life seems to do. <br /> <br /> Thrown together in the autumn woods, they are faced with the past, an uncertain future, and a struggle to find out why God allows terrible things to happen. </i><br /> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Buy <i>Eye of the Beholder</i>:</b></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/eye-of-the-beholder">Pelican Book Group</a>: <br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eye-of-the-Beholder-ebook/dp/B00BG26H4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361214930&sr=8-1&keywords=eye+of+the+beholder+by+patty+froese">Amazon</a>: <br />
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What do you think true beauty is and where does beauty reside? How do you reconcile the evil, pain, and suffering in the world with the existence of an all-powerful, all knowing and good God? Two questions that raise some deep issues. Feel free to share your thoughts, questions, and answers.<br />
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-- The Weather ScribeH L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-70249390281611724682013-02-19T20:23:00.000-08:002013-02-19T20:23:02.543-08:00Covers Books 2 & 3 Pure Genius Series<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><i>Hide and Seek</i>, Book 1, <i>Pure Genius Series</i> released February 1, 2013 from Harbourlight Books (Pelican Book Group). Books 2 & 3 are also contracted, and I just received the covers for these 2 books. Both covers were designed by Nicola Martinez, the EIC of Pelican Book Group. This post is primarily to show off the book covers. Hopefully the accompanying blurbs will also pique your interest a bit. Release dates for the two books below are still <i>TBD</i> </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_RYIgyGU_eJkchnaDh_Cw1WJGEWoIgtL4vtfPAOVHptA8triWjnr92gXH9wrNINNMGu9qu4onSOeXNahDLzkt00TqRr4oQP-oYv12fxkAExXCs7ufv3vFwbooZh3MXRWXcg437KOUTYK/s1600/MoonOverMaaleaBay_h11350_680ENLARGED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_RYIgyGU_eJkchnaDh_Cw1WJGEWoIgtL4vtfPAOVHptA8triWjnr92gXH9wrNINNMGu9qu4onSOeXNahDLzkt00TqRr4oQP-oYv12fxkAExXCs7ufv3vFwbooZh3MXRWXcg437KOUTYK/s640/MoonOverMaaleaBay_h11350_680ENLARGED.jpg" width="390" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In an instant the honeymoon of Lee's dreams morphs to a nightmare when Jennifer disappears on their wedding night in Maui. The trafficking ring Jennifer crippled wants revenge by selling her into slavery. But a more sinister organization wants to buy Jennifer for other purposes. <br /><br />With the clock ticking toward Jennifer's impending sale, Lee, accompanied by their fifteen-year-old foster daughter, Katie, and Jennifer's grandfather, begins his own search for her. As the search by Lee and the authorities intensifies, beautiful Katie ends up in the cross hairs of the traffickers. <br /><br />Can Lee save both his bride and his future daughter? What if he has to make a choice between them? If Jennifer is sold, could she kill herself to avoid a life filled with degradation and unspeakable horror? If she did, would God forgive her? </span>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-19271409808237054002013-02-08T04:00:00.000-08:002013-02-08T16:26:43.993-08:00New Release from Suspense Sister, Nancy MehlNancy Mehl's latest book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Road-Kingdom-Nancy-Mehl/dp/0764209280/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357849358&sr=8-1&keywords=Unbreakable+nancy+mehl">Unbreakable</a>, released from <a href="http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/bethanyhouse">Bethany House</a> this week. If you read romantic suspense or mysteries, you probably know about the <a href="http://www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com/">Suspense Sisters Blog </a>and have almost certainly read books by this talented group of authors. Here's a bit about the book.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unbreakable: Book Two in the Road to Kingdom Series<br />Nancy Mehl</span><br /> <br />Gentle and unassuming Hope Kauffman has never been one to question or try to make changes. She quietly helps her father run Kingdom Quilts and has agreed to the betrothal her father arranged for her with the devout but shy Ebbie Miller.<br /><br />Despite Hope's and other Kingdom residents' attempts to maintain the status quo, changes have already begun to stir in the small Mennonite town. The handsome and charismatic Jonathon Wiese is the leader of the move to reform, and when one of Kingdom's own is threatened by a mysterious outsider, Jonathon is one of the first to push for the town to arm itself. Hope's fiance, Ebbie, is at the forefront of those demanding the town stay true to its traditions of nonviolence.<br /><br />When strange incidents around town result in outright attacks on several townspeople, Hope can't help but question what she's always been taught. As the town that's always stood so strong together is torn apart at the seams, Hope is caught between opposing sides, both represented by those she has come to care for. With tensions high and lives endangered by an unknown threat, Hope fears Kingdom can never survive in one piece.<br /> You can read more about her and her books on her author's web site:<br /><a href="http://www.nancymehl.com/">www.nancymehl.com</a> <br />or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nancy-Mehl-Fan-Page/124075957622557?fref=ts">facebook </a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Nancy-Mehl-Fan-Page/124075957622557?fref=ts"><br /></a>And meet the Suspense Sisters at their blog:<br /><a href="http://www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com/">www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><a href="http://www.suspensesisters.blogspot.com/"></a></span></span>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-46170482599143157272013-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:002013-01-20T00:00:13.035-08:00The Next Big Thing Blog Hop<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Today, I'm blogging about my debut novel, <a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/hide-and-seek-softcover"><b><i>Hide and Seek</i></b></a>.
So let’s answer some questions about that book with all of the binary numbers and flames on
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although he's about ten years too old now. My heroine looks like a young
singer/actress, Yuna Ito. You may not have heard of her. She's Asian-Hawaiian
like Jennifer Akihara, my heroine. Yuna Ito has a great voice. I wanted to use
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book is contracted with a growing publishing company, <a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/">Pelican Book Group</a>, under their <a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/browse-by-imprint/harbourlight">Harbourlight</a>
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first draft took less than four weeks. The second draft took about seven weeks,
during which I was enrolled in a writing workshop to learn what I should have
known before undertaking the first draft. The third draft took another month,
and it brought me my first book contract.</span></div>
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OTHER BOOKS WOULD YOU COMPARE THIS STORY TO WITHIN YOUR GENRE?</span></div>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/Vc0une"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Shattered Silence</span></i></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> by Margaret Daley has a similar flavor, a mixture
of 2 main characters confronting evil and danger together while romance occurs between them. <a href="http://amzn.to/Vc0wf5">Pursued</a> by Lillian Duncan and <a href="http://amzn.to/10FlG7A"><i>Fatal Judgment</i></a> by Irene Hannon are similar. But stylistically,
I write a bit like Tim Downs, just not as well as him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Several
years ago I thought I was being inspired to write the next great text on
Christian Apologetics. After 10 years of study in preparation to write, I found
that the real experts were publishing far superior works than what I could have produced. When my thoughts turned to fiction, I realized my 10 years of study would
help me to incorporate the basics of the Christian worldview, and its answers
to life's questions, into my stories. I began writing my first story and haven’t
been able stop writing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">WHAT
ELSE ABOUT YOUR BOOK MIGHT PIQUE THE READER'S INTEREST?</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/hide-and-seek"><b><i><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Hide and Seek</span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> is a high-action story that quickly leaves computers and technology
behind as the Lee and Jennifer flee into mountains with rock faces and a system of caves.
Also, the heroine, Jennifer, is intriguing. She's a small, stunning,
Japanese-Hawaiian beauty with an IQ that's off the scale and a temper to match.</span></div>
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find out more, you can read a non-spoiling synopsis of <a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/hide-and-seek"><b><i>Hide and Seek</i></b></a> on
Linda Rondeau's <a href="http://writingacrossgenerations.blogspot.com/2013/01/hide-and-seek.html">Writing
Across Generations Blog</a>. </span></div>
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also visit the following other authors on the <a href="http://www.heidiglickbooks.com/"><b>Next Big Thing Blog Hop</b></a>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Anne will be blogging about her novel, <b>A Texas
Christmas Mystery</b>. For a chance to win Anne’s book, please visit <a href="http://www.annegreeneauthor.com/Anne_s_Blog.html">http://www.annegreeneauthor.com/Anne_s_Blog.html</a>
on <b>February 11</b>.</span></div>
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<span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Anne delights in writing about wounded heroes and
gutsy heroines. Her second novel, a Scottish historical, <b><i>Masquerade
Marriage</i></b>, won numerous writing awards. The sequel, <b>Marriage By
Arrangement </b>releases in<b> February. <i>A Texas Christmas Mystery</i></b>
also won awards. In 2014, her World War II novel, <b><i>Angel With Steel Wings</i></b>,
about WASPs, women test pilots will release. She makes her home in </span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">McKinney</span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">, </span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Texas</span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. Tim
LaHaye led her to the Lord when she was twenty-one and Chuck Swindoll is her
Pastor. In 1990, Anne graduated <i>summa cum laude</i> with a Bachelor’s degree
in Literary Studies from the </span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">University</span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> of </span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Texas</span></span><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">View Anne’s other books, her blog, <i>Addicted to
Excellence</i>, extensive travel pictures, and art work at </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.annegreeneauthor.com/"><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">http://www.AnneGreeneAuthor.com</span></span></a><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. Anne
is active in ACFW, FHL, Sisters in Crime, The Writer’s View, and the Southwest
Chapter of ACFW. Anne loves to speak to book clubs, libraries, and conferences.
Her love of sailing, horseback riding, history, and art, as well as her
Citizens Plano Policy Academy training, and military life sometime figure in her
books. She maintains a web site, two blogs, and judges the Rita, Golden Heart,
and Book of the Year, but she’s never too busy to talk with her fans.</span></span></span></div>
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<span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Her highest hope is that her stories transport
the reader to an awesome new world and touch hearts to seek a deeper spiritual
relationship with the Lord Jesus. Buy Anne’s books at </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/"><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">http://www.PelicanBookGroup.com</span></span></a><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. Or
at </span></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">http://www.Amazon.com</span></span></a><span class="s11"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">. </span></span></span></div>
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has been writing for Christian publications since age 15 and spent much of her
life as a daily newspaper reporter. She has a BS degree in Mass Communications
and worked most of her career at <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The
Pueblo Chieftain</i> in </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Colo.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">, where she spent the last seven years
as a medical writer. After moving to </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">Springfield</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">, </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">MO</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"> in her retirement, she continues to
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will post about her upcoming release for teens, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Joe the Dreamer: The Castle and
the Catapult </i></b>on <b>January 27<sup>th</sup></b> at <a href="http://www.inkfromanearthenvessel.blogspot.com/">http://www.inkfromanearthenvessel.blogspot.com/</a>.</span></div>
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Joe’s missing parents, a vicious man after Joe, r</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">obots, catapults, radicals
working to erase Christianity from </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">America</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">, computer
chips for the brain, a mental hospital’s juvenile unit, plus a spiritual
payload</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;">. </span></div>
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H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-34970044497978126602012-09-22T13:22:00.001-07:002012-09-22T13:23:08.788-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://geezerguysandgals.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-merry-go-round-mutiny.html">The Merry-Go-Round Mutiny</a> </span><br />
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How does a 9-year-old change the world? The answer is simple -- a child does it the same way an adult does it, with temerity and truth. The hard part is... well, you might have to plot <a href="http://geezerguysandgals.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-merry-go-round-mutiny.html">Mutiny at the Merry-Go-Round</a>. Since merry-go-rounds have been deemed dangerous by modern day standards, maybe you're stuck with Sedition at the Slide.<br />
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Check out my post on <a href="http://geezerguysandgals.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-merry-go-round-mutiny.html">Geezer Guys & Gals</a> The Merry-Go-Round Mutiny<a class="twitter-timeline-link" data-expanded-url="http://bit.ly/MorV91" dir="ltr" href="http://t.co/ZcoDG7gD" target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/MorV91"><span class="js-display-url"></span></a><br />
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H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-82934341034063243492012-08-10T15:52:00.000-07:002012-08-10T15:52:02.972-07:00Tag Line for My Latest Novel: No Safe Place<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I've asked a few people to help me choose a tagline for my latest novel, <i><b>No Safe Place</b></i>. That resulted in a no-decision vote. If you'd like to help, read the following blurb and let me know which tagline you prefer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>No Safe Place</i></b> is a romantic thriller about a young, promising football
star whose career-ending injury sent him spiraling downward into the world of drugs and drug
dealing. When he hides to break free from a drug cartel, his past endangers both
him and the young woman who falls in love with the man she sees he can be … <span> </span>if he can only forgive himself. Together they
find that as long as your past haunts you, there is no safe place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Tagline # 1: </span><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>As long as your past
haunts you, there is no safe place.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Tagline # 2:<b><i> </i></b><b><i> His past brought
danger to her present and promised to eliminate their future.</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you've got a moment, let me know what you think -- 1, 2, or something else.</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><br /></span></i></b>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-41800121872899644432012-07-27T06:43:00.000-07:002012-07-27T06:43:28.568-07:00The Best Time to Be a KidThe '50s was very likely the best time to grow up in the United States. If you would like to know why, take a look at what an old geezer has to say on <a href="http://geezer%20guys%20and%20gals/">Geezer Guys and Gals</a>.<br />
<a href="http://geezerguysandgals.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-best-time-ever-to-be-kid.html">http://geezerguysandgals.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-best-time-ever-to-be-kid.html</a><br />
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If you would like to read more about this special time to be a kid, my book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Colby-Me-Growing-Up-50s/dp/1426918186/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1343396287&sr=8-16&keywords=colby+and+me">Colby and Me</a>, written primarily for family and friends, has a collection of adventure stories set in the '50s and early '60s.<br />
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I'm still awaiting a release date for my romantic thriller <a href="http://hlwegley.com/">Hide and Seek</a>. The trailer is up on YouTube at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWG7IbsbeG0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWG7IbsbeG0</a><br />
<br />H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-45141007873829630982012-04-28T09:22:00.000-07:002012-04-28T09:22:20.117-07:00Guest Post: Eternal Values by Cynthia Simmons<br />
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The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">My friend and I prepare floral arrangements for
church. One Saturday we placed miniature sunflowers in a huge blue pitcher and
attached a floppy yellow bow. It was stunning. After placing them in front of
the pulpit, I went home quite smug. To my horror, I found limp noodles hanging
out of the container the next morning. I snatched them out of the sanctuary and
disappeared with them. Even though I added fresh water, they didn’t revive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">Now I know that a flower with a heavy stem needs
a lot more moisture than the oasis we used. The sunflowers might have performed
well in large container with lots of water, but we never tried that variety
again. Instead we’ve mastered all sorts of techniques to make our floral
designs last. We’ve learned roses survive longer if immersed in cold water for
a couple of hours. Floral preservative
increases blossom life while heat and sunshine shorten it. I’m thankful none of
our other creations croaked before the service.</span></div>
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however, cut flowers die. As I pull apart the crisp remnants, I remind myself
of I Corinthians 4:18 “while we look not
at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the
things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are
eternal.” Just like those droopy sunflowers, the latest cell phones, a snazzy
outfit, or a new purse won’t matter fifty years from now, much less eternity. I
share God’s beauty with the congregation knowing my work won’t last, but I hope
the visual reminder focuses hearts on the creator. Because Christ died for me,
I have an inheritance in heaven that won’t ever fade.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">So how do I keep a long term perspective? It’s a
constant battle for me because temporal things can appear important and even
glitzy. I have to keep my heart close to God with constant Bible study. When
I’m faithful in prayer, the Holy Spirit points out my attitudes, so I can
adjust my goals. Spending time with
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">My sunflowers embarrassed me, and I took steps
to prevent that. On the other hand, I don’t want to get to the end of life and
realize I spent too much time on temporal things. I’d rather receive God’s
commendation for setting the right priorities. I encourage you to join me. In
eternity you’ll be glad you did.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.lulu.com/shop/cynthia-simmons/struggles-and-triumphs-workbook/paperback/product-20038687.html"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Struggles and Triumphs WORKBOOK</span></b></a></div>
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wrong with our world? Shouldn’t a God who claims to be all powerful and
flawless prevent suffering? How can we continue to believe when storms rage on
in our lives? If you’ve ever had tough questions like these Struggles and
Triumphs Study Guide is the book for you. Author Cynthia L. Simmons will guide
you toward answers with her unique and enlightening approach. Her twelve-week
Bible study for ladies comes from stories of real women as told in Struggles
and Triumphs: Women in History Who Overcame. As you study, you’ll come to understand
God’s perspective on timeless issues that impact your life. The carefully
chosen Scriptures combined with interesting historical information will
challenge and encourage you.<br />
Watch the trailer at: <a href="http://youtu.be/HOP9HY7xTXU">http://youtu.be/HOP9HY7xTXU</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">If you've never read her book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Struggles-Triumphs-Cynthia-L-Simmons/dp/1414111215/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1335581037&sr=8-6"><i>Struggles and Triumphs</i></a>, you can get a copy on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Struggles-Triumphs-Cynthia-L-Simmons/dp/1414111215/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1335581037&sr=8-6">Amazon</a>. See how women of faith hundreds of years ago
triumphed through difficult circumstances, women such as Kateryn, queen of
England-who finds herself about to be arrested by her husband, Henry VIII, because
she spoke to him too freely about her faith in Christ.</span></div>
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and reside in </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">Atlanta</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">. She
has taught for over twenty years as a homeschool mother and Bible teacher.
Active in Christian Authors Guild (</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">CAG</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">), she
conducts writing workshops and has served as president, vice president, and
conference director. In December 2009 the membership granted her Life Time
Membership for her numerous contributions to writers. “Cindy” is fond of history and writes both
historical fiction and nonfiction. Her writing appeared in </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">CAG</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">
publications, NATHHAN NEWS, Chattanooga Regional Historical Magazine, Georgia
Right to Life Newsletter, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Catholic Exchange, and
Christian Devotions.us. Her first book, <i>Struggles
and Triumphs, came</i> out in 2008. While promoting her book, she had
interviews on radio and TV across the nation and was nominated for 2008 Georgia
Author of the year. She also conducts monthly podcasts called </span><span style="line-height: 115%;">CAG</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">
Spotlight in which she interviews authors and VIPs in the writing industry. At
present she is completing a twelve week Bible study using the stories in <i>Struggles and Triumphs.</i></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-47174867931060084182012-03-15T22:55:00.000-07:002012-03-15T23:10:28.808-07:00Book Review: Deep in the Heart by Staci Stallings<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deep-in-the-Heart-ebook/dp/B005LVVIIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331877909&sr=8-1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyU42mrNkFFpoW1Q5H6IqS1s5zT0xGmwrRdD_7-QT8xuEZ4wy7G_oq5vuySNGPVe_dyHZXb-O9ui6-Uk_2E1sO7KLKi-kwgV2d1YTU8D7HEvMmweQ_7lnZ2tpKwLMwP4rQZikvHnhje00/s200/Deep-in-the-Heart-New-1.jpg" width="133" /></a> Romance, faith, forgiveness, reconciliation, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Deep-in-the-Heart-ebook/dp/B005LVVIIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331877909&sr=8-1"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Deep in the Heart</i></a> has them all. Like
each of her books I've read, Staci Stallings' new romance quickly draws you in.
Deep in her readers' hearts is where she plants her two main characters, down-to-her-last-dollar
Maggie Montgomery and handsome Keith Ayer, son of wealthy, blue-blooded Conrad
Ayer. </div>
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Both Maggie and Keith have deep wounds from painful
childhood experiences. Maggie's wounds are healed…almost, but Keith's are still
festering. Coming from socially opposite ends of the universe and scarred by their
past, can these two ever find enough common ground to share what each has that
the other desperately needs?</div>
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Rather than spoil the story and its many surprises, I'll
let Staci's skillful writing spoil you with her rich character development and captivating
story line, combined with a strong cast of supporting characters.</div>
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Set deep in the heart of Texas,
this is a story all romance readers are sure to enjoy, especially those who
like a solid faith component to their romance. </div>
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Staci attended Texas
Tec<span style="background-color: white;"></span>h <span style="background-color: white;"></span>University<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">—<span style="color: #660000;">the Texas Aggie writing this review forgives Staci for being a Red Raider :)</span></span><span style="background-color: #073763; color: #660000; font-family: Wingdings; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Wingdings;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;">—</span>where she gra<span style="background-color: white;"></span>duated <i>Magna
Cum Laude</i> with a B.A. in Journalism along with minors in Secretarial Business
and Education. After graduation Staci worked at Alamo Catholic High School in Amarillo, Texas, where she taught English,
literature, journalism, and typing. She lives in Amarillo,
Texas where her main career now is her
family. She continues to write and has several novels in print, ranging
in genre from young adult to adult, from motivational and inspirational to
full-out Christian.</div>
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and blog:<a href="http://stacistallings.wordpress.com/"> http://stacistallings.wordpress.com/</a></div>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-35579914526501237792012-03-10T08:36:00.000-08:002012-03-10T09:02:57.664-08:00Guest Post: Author-Editor, Fay Lamb<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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The fear of the Lord
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Recently, while writing a scene between a football coach and
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teaching of his angry, oppressive father saying, “I’ve been told a good leader
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Because I fear my God and my Savior, I never fall into His
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All about me, my enemies rage, yet Psalm 23 tells me God
sets a table before me in their midst. Because I fear Him and not my enemies
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The waters of troubles might billow and roll, but I do not
need to be afraid. God bids me to keep my eyes upon Him, and I am able to rise
above the crashing waves that threaten to pull me under. Should I take my eyes
off of Him and be swept out to sea, He is the very lifeline that will bring me
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When I walk with a reverence, with an abiding awe of my
Father’s love for me, the past, the present, and the future have no hold. My
Father is the Great I Am. And wherever I was, wherever I happen to be, and
wherever I go in the future, His Word was, is, and will be a light for each
step on my path, and His hands will bid me safely follow.</div>
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But what about those who disregard God’s love, those who do
not <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">fear</i> Him, those who fail to
accept the wondrous sacrifice He made for us? Hebrews 10:31 says, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the
hands of the living God.” This same God who will one day take righteous
vengeance upon His enemies is the same God that freely gave His only son so
that no one has to fall into His hands. Instead, they can find protection in
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So what did the coach tell this young man? He said, “When it
comes to God, son, respect and fear are intertwined. Fear is reverence, and
when we look to God with awe in our heart, He walks with us and guides us. Who
are we that anyone should fear us? True discipline, the desire to do our best,
is born of respect and not fear of retribution. Shouldn’t you and I lead by
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Fay Lamb works as an
acquisition/copyeditor for <a href="http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/">Pelican Book Group</a> (White Rose Publishing and
Harbourlight Books), offers her services as a freelance editor, and is an
author of Christian romance and romantic suspense. Her emotionally charged
stories remind the reader that God is always in the details. <i>Because of Me</i>,
her debut romantic suspense novel is soon to be released by Treble Heart
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Fay has a passion for working
with and encouraging fellow writers. As a member of American Christian Fiction
Writers (ACFW), she co-moderates the large Scribes’ Critique Group and manages
the smaller Scribes’ critique groups. For her efforts, she was the recipient of
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In 2012, Fay was also elected
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Fay and her husband, Marc,
reside in Titusville, Florida,
where multi-generations of their families have lived. The legacy continues with
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<br /></div>H L Wegleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02810213544691549293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932621537081220537.post-79009715298214275472012-02-19T13:33:00.000-08:002012-02-19T13:33:30.464-08:00Guest: Zeke Lamb, Preparing for Obedience<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Preparing for Obedience</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">(Zeke Lamb )</span><b><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So often we cry out to God for His working in and through
our lives. We beg for His will and plan to become clear to us day by day. In
those quiet moments when we feel as if God has forgotten about us, our only
yearning is His leading. In this condition of longing for His voice, it is
absolutely critical that we prepare ourselves to respond when the call comes
forth. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Preparing for
obedience is about daily crucifying the desires of our flesh so that the works
of Christ can be manifested in our lives. Galatians 2:20 states: “<span style="color: #001320;">I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I
that live, but Christ living in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh
I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave
himself up for me.” Why is this so critical one might ask? Often times, God may
bring forth a call that does not come close to what you had in mind. He may ask
you to sacrifice in ways you never imagined. He may ask you to do things you
never thought you were capable of or comfortable with. If we do not prepare
ourselves for absolute obedience, the call may come and we may not answer.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #001320;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>When we crucify any and all
personal, fleshly desires and willfully submit to God’s purpose for our lives,
we position ourselves for His glory. As we daily surrender to Him, His desires
become our desires and we prepare our hearts to obey no matter what God asks of
our lives. In this spiritual condition, we remain active and ready to respond
to His call upon our lives.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Consider an athlete for example. Often times they know
not when that BIG moment will arrive, but he or she must steadfastly prepare
for that "such a time as this" moment. Are you daily preparing
yourself for obedience? If not, one of two things will happen. 1) You will not
hear the call. 2) You hear but do not have the courage to obey. God has a
mighty plan for you! Prepare to respond to the call.</div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Faithfulness and intimacy with the Father is the only way
to ensure that you and I remain in a condition that is prepared to obey His
voice when it is our time to be used. Consider Abraham as you analyze and
ponder this subject. Because he pursued a relationship with God, he was willing
to offer his son as a sacrifice. Abraham could have rationalized in a number of
ways. First, this was his son! Who could possibly slay his own flesh and blood?
Also, Isaac was the promised seed. Sacrificing him had to appear contrary to
God’s plan. Despite these two intense factors, Abraham prepared his heart to
obey the command of his Father. </div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The question is not, “will God speak”. The question is,
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<b><span style="background: white; color: black;">ZEKE LAM</span></b><span style="background: white; color: black;">
is the author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/subMISSION-heeding-only-His-voice/dp/193748100X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323527425&sr=1-1"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Submission</i></a>, </span><span style="background: white; color: black;"> a book that draws readers closer to the
Savior. He is also the founder of SUBMISSION Ministries—a ministry devoted to
seeing lost souls encounter God and live lives fully surrendered to the risen
Christ. A graduate of </span><span style="background: white; color: black;">Liberty</span><span style="background: white; color: black;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: black;">University</span><span style="background: white; color: black;">, Zeke’s deep passion for following Christ’s will has led him
through many years of youth ministry and itinerant evangelism. Both of these
experiences have enriched and fueled his desire to hand others the<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a> keys to a Christ-centered life. Zeke resides in </span><span style="background: white; color: black;">Virginia</span><span style="background: white; color: black;"> with his beautiful wife, Kathleen, and a
growing family of future world-changers. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Prepare
to be stirred by this authentic calling to return to Scriptural obedience.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">—<b>Pastor Gabe Turner</b>, The Point </span><span style="color: black;">Church of Charlottesville</span><span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="color: black;">Virginia</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">In my
opinion Zeke has laid his finger on the defining message for our time. This
message is essential for believers everywhere…</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">—<b>Eric Stephens, Pastor of </b>Life Changing Ministries
and Fellowship in </span><span style="color: black;">Sugarland</span><span style="color: black;">, </span><span style="color: black;">Texas</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">What is
the greatest challenge that the Church is facing today? Zeke Lam suggests that
one word is the greatest challenge: submission, or the lack thereof. It
is not external forces that nullify the testimony of a Christ-centered
believer, but rather the failure to humbly submit to the voice of the Lord.
This book will help you to live a surrendered life abiding in Christ.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings;">Ø</span><span style="color: black;"> Is the approval of God
more important to you than the approval of man?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings;">Ø</span><span style="color: black;"> Is the presence of God
evident in your life?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings;">Ø</span><span style="color: black;"> Do you fiercely protect
your intimacy with Christ?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings;">Ø</span><span style="color: black;"> Do you desire to live a
life of truth, free from the lies of the devil?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Wingdings;">Ø</span><span style="color: black;"> Is God’s divine character
visible to those around you?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Learn how
to submit your life wholeheartedly to the Lord so that you can dwell
continually in the secret place—a place of intimacy, surrender and joy. <br />
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<b><span style="color: black;">ZEKE
LAM</span></b><span style="color: black;"> is the founder of <a href="http://submissionministries.org/">SUBMISSIONMinistries</a>—a ministry devoted to seeing lost souls encounter God and live lives
fully surrendered to the risen Christ. A graduate of </span><span style="color: black;">Liberty</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">University</span><span style="color: black;">, Zeke’s deep passion for following Christ’s will has led
him through many years of youth ministry and itinerant evangelism. Both of
these experiences have enriched and fueled his desire to hand others the keys
to a Christ-centered life. Zeke resides in </span><span style="color: black;">Virginia</span><span style="color: black;"> with his beautiful wife, Kathleen, and a growing family of
future world-changers. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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ISBN-13</span></b><span style="color: black;">
978-1-9374-8100-1</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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1-9374-8100-X</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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Author website</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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<a href="http://submissionministries.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #234786;">http://submissionministries.org/</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana;"></span></div>
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