by Crystal Caudill | Jun 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hi all! I’m hoping you’re not like me and STILL have your Christmas decorations up, but I DO hope you are ready for the second annual July Reader Extravaganza put on by Sarah Hamaker. Let me know in the comments if you’ll be participating and feel free to share this post and let others know about this great summer “Christmas” fun.
This year, more than 70 Christian authors (including me!) of fiction and nonfiction Christmas books have joined with Sarah to bring you some holiday cheer in July.
It’s a simple concept–sign up and receive daily emails each day in July featuring Christian authors and their Christmas books. There’s nothing else you need to do to enter the contest!
Each day during the celebration, readers will get an email promoting that day’s Christmas books by Christian authors. Each evening, we will draw the names for the winners of that day’s featured authors. (Winners will be notified via the email they signed up with.) On July 31, we will also draw the names for our 12 grand prize winners, including one grand prize winner from our international readers.
The 2025 Christmas in July Reader Extravaganza will hand out more than $2,000 worth of grand prizes to 12 overall prize winners, plus 74 daily winners.
NEW this year—we have some special love for our international readers, with an international grand prize and several days of giveaways exclusively for international readers!
US Grand Prize (Total value: $600)
- Copy (ebook or print) of each participating author’s Christmas book
- $500 Amazon gift card
- Faux leather journal
- Themed tote bag
- Themed pillow
- Themed fleece
- Themed bistro mug
- Hand strap for Kindle
- Themed bookmark, sticker
International Grand Prize (Total value: $513)
- Ebook copy of more than 25 participating authors’ Christmas books
- $500 Amazon gift card (or equivalent in winner’s country or origin)
- Themed bookmark, sticker
- Hand strap for Kindle
First Prize (Total value: $312)
- $250 Amazon gift card
- Themed spiral bound notebook
- Themed tote bag
- Themed bistro mug
- Hand strap for Kindle
- Themed pen, bookmark, sticker
Second Prize (Total value: $138)
- $100 Amazon gift card
- Themed spiral bound notebook
- Themed bistro mug
- Themed pen, bookmark, sticker
Third – Fifth Prize (Valued at $67)
- $50 Amazon gift card
- Themed spiral bound notebook
- Themed pen, bookmark, sticker
Sixth – 10th Prize (Total value: $42)
- $25 Amazon gift card
- Themed spiral bound notebook
- Themed pen, bookmark, sticker
Here is the list of authors and the dates they will be featured in the contest newsletter. Each day, we will pull daily winners from the subscriber list–you’re entered in the contest when you sign up for the emails. For the dates marked “international,” we will be drawing from the readers with international addresses only. For the dates marked “US,” we will be drawing from the readers with US addresses only.
July 1, shipping to US addresses only
- Jerusha Agen/Midnight Clear
- Tanya Agler/The Triplets’ Holiday Miracle
- Mary Alford/In Past Tense
July 2, shipping to US addresses only
- Hannah Alexander/Dandelion Moon
- Amy R. Anguish/Mama Dated Santa
- Narelle Atkins/Romance in the land down under
July 3, shipping to US addresses only
- Laura Ashwood/One Sweet Christmas
- Barbara M. Britton/Christmas at Whispering Creek
- Crystal Caudill/We Three Kings
July 4, shipping to US addresses only
- Malissa Chapin/Hope for Christmas
- Naomi Craig/The Weary World Rejoices
- Susanne Dietze/A Small-Town Christmas Challenge
July 5, shipping internationally
- Jacqueline Adam/Targeted Witness
- Evelyn Grace/Mistletoe and Miracles at the Three Cats Cafe
- Kendall Hoxsey/An Imminent Christmas Threat
July 6, shipping to US addresses only
- MaryAnn Diorio/A Daddy for Christmas
- Loretta Eidson/The Marine’s Deadly Reunion
July 7, shipping to US addresses only
- Camille Elliot/The Spinster’s Christmas
- Eva Marie Everson/God Bless Us Every One
July 8, shipping to US addresses only
- Nancy J. Farrier/The Driftwood Cove Collection
- Mary A. Felkins/One Starry Christmas
July 9, shipping internationally
- Izzy James/Garrett
- Debby Lee/Peppermint Christmas
- Helena Smrcek/Love Across Time
July 10, shipping to US addresses only
- Tama Fortner/Simply Christmas
- Rachel J. Good/The Christmas Gathering
July 11, shipping to US addresses only
- Kelly J. Goshorn/Chiseled on the Heart
- Danielle Grandinetti/Escape with the Prodigal
July 12, shipping to US addresses only
- Pam Green/The Old Fool
- Anne Greene/A Williamsburg Christmas
July 13, shipping to US addresses only
- Erin Greneaux/Mary’s Treasure
- Winnie Griggs/Hear Harold’s Angel Sing
July 14, shipping to US addresses only
- Sarah Hamaker/Mistletoe & Murder
- Robin Lee Hatcher/Wishing for Mistletoe
July 15, shipping to US addresses only
- Annette M. Irby/A Christmas Duet
- Rebecca Price Janney/Easton at Christmastide
July 16, shipping to US addresses only
- Elle E. Kay/Healing the Hero
- Jill Kemerer/The Cowboy’s Christmas Treasures
July 17, shipping to US addresses only
- Rebecca Lake/Deception At Christmas
- Katy Lee/Christmas K-9 Guardians
July 18, shipping internationally
- Melanie D. Snitker/Marrying Noel
- Darlene L. Turner/Explosive Christmas Showdown
July 19, shipping to US addresses only
- Tracey J. Lyons/Heart of Faith
- Elizabeth Maddrey/Hope for Christmas
July 20, shipping to US addresses only
- Diana Leagh Matthews/Carol of the Rooms
- Susan G. Mathis/Madison’s Mission
July 21, shipping to US addresses only
- Cathy McDavid/Merry’s Christmas Cowboy
- Dana Mentink/Spoon to Be Dead
July 22, shipping to US addresses only
- Jordan Millsaps/The Holiday Exchange
- Mindy Obenhaus/Rediscovering Christmas
July 23, shipping internationally
- Jessica Wakefield/It Shouldn’t Be You
- Lynn U. Watson/The Essence of Joy
July 24, shipping to US addresses only
- Robin Patchen/Christmas in Nutfield
- Paula Peckman/Texas Heirloom Ornament
July 25, shipping to US addresses only
- Sally Jo Pitts/The Lost Box
- Terri Reed/Christmas Protection Detail
July 26, shipping to US addresses only
- Kathleen J. Robison/The Cross at Morioka Castle
- Donna Schlachter/Sleigh Ride for Ruby
- Laura Scott/Shielding His Christmas Witness
July 27, shipping internationally
- Wade Webster/The Extra Ordinary Christmas
- Ronda Wells/The Christmas Cherub
- James Yarbrough/Jingle Belles and Christmas Beaus
July 28, shipping to US addresses only
- Beverly J. Schweigert/Faith Unwrapped
- Toni Shiloh/The Christmas Catch
- Patti Stockdale/His Unforgettable Bride
July 29, shipping to US addresses only
- Tanya Stowe/Christmas Bells are Ringing
- Cheri Swalwell/Seasons of Green Pines
- Ann Swindell/Christmas in the Castle Library
July 30, shipping to US addresses only
- Virginia Vaughan/Peril at Christmas
- Suzie Waltner/Ever Green
- Meghann Whistler/The Baby’s Christmas Blessing
July 31, shipping to US addresses only
- A.C. Williams/A Cowboy for Christmas
- Virginia Wise/An Amish Christmas Inheritance
- Penny Zeller/Love’s New Beginnings
by Crystal Caudill | May 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
I always adore having Grace or one of her characters on my blog, and as I’ve been taking a break from blog posts for a little while, it’s nice to dip back into the blogging world with another interview with her. I’ve had the blessing of knowing Grace since pretty much the beginning of my writing journey and the even greater blessing of getting to know her better over the years. She writes wonderful stories, both Gilded Age and Regency. I had the pleasure of endorsing her latest book, To Kiss a Knight, which you can enter her endorser giveaway here until Monday night (5/26/2025). If you’ve not had the pleasure of meeting Grace before, allow me to formally introduce her:
Grace Hitchcock is the award-winning author of multiple his¬torical novels and novellas, including the American Royalty, Best Laid Plans, and Aprons & Veils series. She holds a Master’s in Creative Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in History. Grace lives South Louisiana with her husband, Dakota, sons, and daughter in a farmhouse that is always filled with the sounds of sweet little footsteps running at full speed. When not writing, chasing babies, or tending to her chickens, she’s baking something delightful and can usually be found with a book clutched in her fist.
You can connect with her through: Website | Newsletter | Facebook | Instagram | GoodReads | BookBub | Amazon
Now for the fun stuff! I have to admit I am partial to my Fast Five. 🙂 So settle in as I hit Grace with rapid-fire.
CC: Rain or snow?
GH: 1,000,000% Rain!
CC: Makeup or no makeup?
GH: Makeup, but just the five-minute and run kind 🙂
CC: Personal maid or personal chef?
GH: Personal maid! I love to cook, but cleaning is only bearable with audiobooks and podcasts, haha.
CC: Arrive early, just on time, or late?
GH: Early!
CC: Food fight or water balloon fight?
GH: Water balloon!
I admire your ability to do makeup in five minutes. I don’t usually wear it, so it feels like it takes me FOREVER to put it on right.
What kind of stories are your favorite to write?
GH: Swoony romances with lots of adventure! It’s my favorite kind to read, so I always try to write a book that I want as a reader 🙂
CC: And you do them so well!!
Do you read fiction while you are writing your own stories?
GH: I do! However, I usually read a genre that I’m not writing in (Christian romcoms, clean paranormal romances, etc.). It gives me inspiration and a break from thinking about my story!
CC: I’ve been doing that more recently too. It’s been great too, because I’m less likely to compare myself to my favorite historical romance authors. Nothing like impostor syndrome to slow the writing.
What is your favorite part about writing?
GH: The first draft is my favorite!! All the creativity is flowing, and it is so, so fun to see that word count go up! My least favorite is the content edit. (It is just painful and I’ve read the story a lot by this point, so I start to think that it might be boring.)
CC: Oh, girl, do I feel you. I always try to add things in during the developmental edit because I get bored, and then I have to take it out again. LOL
Do you have a general writing process you follow or does it change all the time?
GH: I usually write the first draft for 8-10 weeks and edit (drafts 2-6) for 12 weeks! I try not to write on the weekends, but occasionally when the deadline is getting too close, I have to! I do a lot of read throughs in my writing, but I like to layer the story in slowly!
CC: That is sort of similar to my method, although I’m MUCH slower than you. LOL
Now I’m excited to talk about To Kiss A Knight.
Purchase your copy at Amazon | Signed Copy
And if you’re not convinced enough, here’s MY endorsement for the book:
“An authoress fleeing an unwanted marriage, a chivalrous thief who is not as he first appears, and a marriage of convenience? Yes please. Grace Hitchcock has pulled off another rollicking Regency with romance, danger, humor, and unexpected plot twists that you don’t want to miss!”
CC: What will fans of To Kiss a Knight love about your story and characters?
GH: The readers have been saying that they love the chemistry between Vivienne and Bash! The To Kiss a Knight main characters are one of my favorite couples, so it’s great to hear that readers think so too!
CC: They were definitely a blast. 🙂
How did this story develop and change from spark to finished book?
GH: This story was inspired by two of my favorite old movies, Christmas in Connecticut and It Started with Eve! Vivienne and Bash’s relationship really came alive while writing and their chemistry was so natural and easy to capture!
CC: Hmm. I’ve never watched either movie! I guess I better go check those out!
What is a fun fact about this story that readers might not know?
GH: My husband and I went to Bath after writing this story, and we got to visit all the places Vivienne went in Bath and even had high tea in the Pump Room and saw the famous fountain, which you will read about in this story! I’ve been wanting to visit Bath for ages, and it was made extra special having Vivienne’s story completed. But, the shocking aspect of Bath was the surrounding hills! In all the movies I have ever watched set in Bath, there was never a panoramic shot of Bath being set in hills!!!
CC: Wow! I’m really jealous!!! One of these days. One of these days.
Who was your favorite character to write?
GH: I loved capturing the grandma! Her feisty attitude was inspired by my late grandma. While writing, all I had to do was think of my grandma, and Grandmother Larkby was living and breathing in my mind and even had me tearing up while writing some of her scenes.
CC: She really was on of my favorites!
Before we sign off, I always like to end with a fun question so . . .
What would you be if you had to wear one Halloween costume every day for the rest of your life?
GH: I supposed I’d be Laura Ingalls Wilder because we recently moved into a farmhouse where we are raising a flock of 25 chickens, two golden retrievers, and planting fruit trees all while homeschooling!
CC: That is so fitting!
Readers, I hope you’ll check out To Kiss a Knight and then leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or BookBub. You wouldn’t believe how important that is to an author.
Reader, what books have you read with an authoress heroine? Or what about a funny Regency?
Giveaway
Here’s your chance to enter Grace’s Endorser giveaway. Visit her KingSumo Giveaway here for all the details.
Endorser GIVEAWAY! WIN Crystal Caudill’s Written in Secret, AND Betsy St. Amant’s No Place Like Home, AND Carrie Turansky’s A Token of Love And Rebekah Millet’s Kate Landry Has a Plan AND Misty M. Beller’s Saving the Mountain Man’s Legacy!!!!
by Crystal Caudill | Feb 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the 2025 Winter Clue Quest
38 Authors – 6 Days – 3 Winners
It’s time to dust off your detective hat and join in on a fun scavenger hunt where you’ll search for answers about some amazing authors.
How to play:
Visit each featured author and hunt for the answer to their question. Collect all the answers and then submit them via this Google Form. Take one or all six days to complete the scavenger hunt. Be sure to sign up for the authors’ newsletters that interest you and spread the word to others.
Recording Sheet if you desire it.
DAY ONE AUTHORS
- Crystal Caudill– What is the name of the free novella you can download when you sign up for Crystal’s newsletter? https://crystalcaudill.com/
- Kelly Goshorn– What is Kelly’s nemesis? https://kellygoshorn.com/
- Sarah Sundin– What World War II plane did Sarah ride in? https://www.sarahsundin.com/
- Heather Tabers– When Heather’s not writing, what does she enjoy creating out of polymer clay? https://www.heathertabers.com/
- Carrie Turansky– What is the title of Carrie’s free short story she’s offering readers when they sign up for her newsletter? https://carrieturansky.com/
- Erica Vetsch– What is one of two sports teams listed on Erica’s home page? www.ericavetsch.com
- Roseanna White– What’s the name of Roseanna’s patron group? http://www.roseannamwhite.com/
DAY TWO AUTHORS
- Jennifer Diebel– What two foods would Jennifer live off of if she could? https://www.jenniferdeibel.com
- Laura Frantz– Where is the author from and where does she live now? https://laurafrantz.net
- Jessica Gustafson– In addition to writing, what type of art does Jessica Gustafson specialize in? https://www.jessicagus.com/
- Carrie Hachadurian– What did Carrie buy during the pandemic in a delusional attempt to improve her skills? https://www.carriehachadurian.com/
- Nicole Miller– How many purebred Arabian horses does Nicole own? https://nicolemillerwriter.com/
- KyLee Woodley– What’s the title of the free short story you get for signing up for KyLee’s newsletter? https://kyleewoodley.com/
DAY THREE AUTHORS
- Elizabeth Daghfal– What does Elizabeth have a *slight* addiction to–but never manages to do? https://elizabethdaghfal.com
- Kristine Delano– What is the name of Kristine’s audio Novella? www.kristinedelano.com
- Elly Gilbert– Name one or more of Elly’s dogs. https://ellygilbert.com/
- Breana Johnson– What is the title of Breana’s free novelette? https://breanajohnsonwrites.com/
- Katy Lee– What is Katy’s free book on her website called? https://katyleebooks.com/
- Dana Lynn– Where did Dana meet her husband? https://danarlynn.com/
DAY FOUR AUTHORS
- Alena Auguste– What state is Alena originally from? alenaauguste.com
- Lisa Jordan– What is Lisa’s tagline? www.lisajordanbooks.com
- Carrie Padgett– How many pets does Carrie have? https://carriepadgett.com/
- Jenny Snow– What mountain has Jenny climbed but never reached the top? www.jennysnow.net
- Angela Ruth Strong– Which of her books was made into a movie? https://www.angelaruthstrong.com
- Jeanne Takenaka– What is the name of Jeanne’s community? https://jeannetakenaka.com
- Dalyn Weller– What does Dalyn have too many of? https://dalynweller.com/
DAY FIVE AUTHORS
- Mindy Graham– Who told Mindy the story that inspired her to tackle one rock at a time? https://www.mindygraham.com
- Sarah Popovich– What are Sarah’s favorite reads? https://www.sarahpopovich.com/
- Rebecca Reed– What’s the name of Rebecca’s dog? https://rebeccareedwrites.com
- Cynthia Ruchti– What four word answer does she hope to hear readers say when they finish one of her books? https://www.cynthiaruchti.com
- Jessica Stone– According to her Home page, what is Jessica’s story? https://www.jessicastonestories.com/
- Amanda Wen– What type of pet does Amanda have? www.amandawen.com
DAY SIX AUTHORS
- Brianna Foster Barrett– What type of cuisine is her cooking specialty? https://briannagrams.com
- Leslie DeVooght– What is Leslie’s hometown? https://lesliedevooght.com/
- Jen Dodrill– How many kids does Jen have? https://jendodrillwrites.com/
- Erin Kohler– What was Erin’s first car? https://erinkohlerwrites.com
- Gabrielle Meyer– What is something Gabrielle includes in each of her stories? https://gabriellemeyer.com/
- Carolyn Miller– What country does Carolyn Miller live in and come from? https://www.carolynmillerauthor.com/
by Crystal Caudill | Feb 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Just dropping a quick post to let you know about a Historical Romance Recipe book collaboration that I joined in. In this cookbook, you’ll get a recipe from a book from each author, info about the book, and how to connect with them. The only “cost” is to sign up for my newsletter. If you want to follow the other authors in the recipe book, you can click on the links provided inside the book, but you only NEED to sign up for one newsletter (mine) to get it. 🙂 Already a newsletter subscriber? It will be coming out in Tuesday’s newsletter, but I’ve stuck a link for you down below too. 🙂 Happy cooking, y’all!
For NEW Subscribers For CURRENT Subscribers
by Crystal Caudill | Nov 19, 2024 | Author Interviews, Uncategorized
I pray that you have friends in your life who have become like family. Voni Harris is one such friend. She’s part of my core group of friends, which we have fondly named the Masters of Mayhem, or Mayhemmers for short. She is an amazing woman, friend, wife, mother, and Christian. It is such an honor to finally introduce you to her with an additional title: author. Voni’s debut novel, Surge, releases TODAY, so after you finish the interview, pop over to Amazon and grab your copy! (Voni will also graciously be giving away an e-copy from the A Breed Apart Legacy series, as well as bookmarks and stickers.)
Before we go in too deep, will you introduce yourself, Voni?
Hello! Waving hi from Alaska! It’s no surprise I grew up to write suspense novels. Dad was a law enforcement instructor. Mom was a newspaper editor. And God wove a love of words and story into my DNA.
My legal eagle hubby and I make our home on an Alaska island. We live with two dogs: Stingray, an Australian Shepherd, is obsessed with playing tug, and Kip, a Boston Terrier is obsessed with food. They all conspire to get me away from my computer and out into the real world of this beautiful rainforest in which we live.
Living in Alaska is truly the stuff of dreams. Winter days of darkness, summer nights of sunlight. Mountains, ocean, forest. Rain, snow, clouds, sun. Even earthquakes. These all meet here on the island in infinite variations. In the same way joy, music, fun, tears, laughter, fear, and surprise meet in life in infinite variations. Through it all is woven the light of hope in Christ. This is what I hope to catch in my writing … The darkness of suspense, the light of Christ.
You can connect with her through: Website | Facebook | Instagram | GoodReads
Now for the fun stuff! I have to admit I am partial to my Fast Five. 🙂 So settle in as I hit Voni with rapid-fire.
CC: Pineapple pizza or candy corn?
VH: Candy corn is gross. Pineapple pizza!
CC: Test the waters or dive in the deep end?
VH: Ahem. I’m 4’6″, so I’m not diving in the deep end, lol.
CC: Guacamole or salsa?
VH: Salsa–as long as it’s mild.
CC: Silly hats or silly socks?
VH: Silly socks, of course!
CC: Passwords or secret handshakes?
VH: Handshakes aren’t that secret, LOL. Passwords!
Awwww, come on, Voni. Just because you’re short doesn’t mean you can’t dive into the deep end. 🙂 You’ve got the three of us (Angela, Liz, and me) to come after you. Although . . . maybe that isn’t such a good idea either. Liz might be the only one actually able to haul you out while Angela and I sink to the bottom.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
VH: Age 5. I loved finding out that Highlights published poems and short, short stories from kids. Plus, Laura Ingalls Wilder was a writer. L.M. Montgomery was. Ronie Kendig is. They all motivated me.
CC: I remember Highlights! Who didn’t love getting their hands on the magazine? Of course, my favorite part was the kid-submitted jokes. But that fits us, doesn’t it? LOL
What does your writing process look like in general from beginning to end?
VH: Plan the characters. Plan the plot. Write out a chapter by chapter synopsis. WRITE THE BOOK. Connect the dots and fix on my re-read. Rewrite and edit. Content edits. Line edit. Proofreading edit. Galleys. DONE!
CC: It is a process! My favorite process is the brainstorming with you how to connect those dots. 😉
What is your writing Kryptonite?
VH: Planning is great … unless you spend time in planning like you sank into quicksand.
CC: It’s definitely easy to overplan rather than get the words down.
What has been the biggest challenge for you on your writing journey?
VH: Like I said above, moving forward instead of wallowing in writing quicksand.
CC: Wallowing is so easy to do. I’m so glad we have each other to be blunt and say that’s enough, move on, and then to help in the pulling out of the quicksand.
How have you seen God work through your writing journey?
VH: He has worked through writing partners and mentors who have done nothing but encourage and push me (as did deadlines, lol).
CC: I agree. Having you as a writing partner has been a gift and definitely the hand of God. I am so glad that He has given you so many people to pour into you and motivate you.
Do you have any advice for those who want to write their own stories?
VH: Pray, pray, pray. Always, always ask “why” as many times as it takes to understand where your story is going. And friends, friends, friends who won’t just pat you on the head emotionally about your writing because they want to help you level up your writing.
CC: Great advice and SOOO true.
Now I’m excited to talk about Surge.
Love and Betrayal in a Race Against Time
Delaney Thompson isn’t just a dog trainer—she’s the key to preventing a disaster. With loyal Military Working Dog, Surge, by her side, she’s ready to prove herself on her first mission…even without military training. Her goal? Help the intense Belgian Malinois track down a specific chemical linked to a dangerous terrorist group before it reaches American soil. But to succeed, she must navigate unfamiliar terrain and an even more unpredictable partner.
Garrett Walker is a seasoned military operator, driven by duty and haunted by tragic losses. Reluctantly, he teams up with Delaney, whose lack of tactical experience makes her a liability as he leads them across Southeast Asia. Yet Garrett knows that mission success and the safety of countless lives back home hinge on his leadership, the Malinois’s special scent training, and Delaney’s unique skills.
The stakes couldn’t be higher: if Delaney and Garrett fail to locate and secure the toxic chemical, hundreds of thousands of Americans could die. As they hunt down the terrorists, their objectives are clear—find the stash, neutralize the threat, and try not to get killed. But with mutual distrust simmering between them, their greatest challenge may be learning to rely on each other.
A gripping tale of suspense, betrayal, and unexpected romance. Dive into this high-stakes adventure where every moment counts…and falling in love might just be the most perilous move of all.
Purchase your copy at Amazon
CC: Who was te most challenging character to create?
VH: Garrett was the most difficult. He has to, at some point, give up his frustration with Delaney, so it was a hard balance.
CC: I can remember many discussions about Garrett and finding the right pacing for his growth. Enemies to lovers can be such a hard trope to make believable.
Which Character was the most fun to create?
VH: Delaney was fun as a maverick, as well as her love and understanding of Military Working Dogs.
CC: She certainly liked to stand on her own and not have to rely on someone who acted like he didn’t even like her.
How did this story affect you as your wrote it? Did God teach you anything through the writing?
VH: I learned to push ahead on the writing God prepared me in advance to do, as Garrett and Delaney and Surge learned to push ahead on their mission God called them to do. Garrett didn’t want to be called, and Delaney was afraid of being called … but they both learned from this mission. We all have both callings and things to learn, which is why God calls us.
CC: Yes. He definitely has dual purposes in his calling us.
What do you hope readers will take away from your story?
VH: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” –Ephesians 2:10 What has God prepared you in advance to do? Or what is he preparing you to do?
CC: Such a great verse for readers to walk away thinking about.
I always like to end with a fun question so . . .
What animal is most like you? Why?
VH: A Military Working Dog, of course. Like an MWD, it is in my heart to do exactly what needs to be done, exactly right.
CC: Why am I not surprised by this? LOL And yes, the aim for perfection is a great description of you!
Readers, I hope you’ll check out Surge and then leave a review on Amazon, Goodreads, and/or BookBub. You wouldn’t believe how important that is to an author.
Giveaway Info
Voni is graciously giving away a bookmark and sticker, and an e-copy of any of the A Breed Apart Legacy books. They are each stand-alone books; you do not have to read the others in order to read Voni’s.
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Reader, what other books can you think of that have a dog?
by Crystal Caudill | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Thank you for your interest in the Written in Secret preorder promotion!
Scroll down to see the details for the giveaway and bonus goodies.
Already know what you need and are ready to fill out the form? Click here.
ABOUT WRITTEN IN SECRET
In the heart of nineteenth-century Cincinnati one woman holds the power to rewrite history.
What happens when fiction becomes reality? In the corruption-infested Queen City, danger lurks in every shadow, but Lydia Pelton refuses to stay silent. She writes under a pseudonym, E. A. Dupin, crafting crime novels to exact justice and right the wrongs she sees in society. When a serial killer decides to be the sword to her pen, Lydia is confronted with the consequences of her words. Four men are dead, and the city blames her.
With murders on the rise, Officer Abraham Hall’s only lead is Lydia’s fiction, and he is thrust into an investigation with the “Killer Queen of Romance.” Despite his misgivings about the woman, he realizes that even with his reputation for catching elusive criminals, he needs her help. But his unexpected attraction to Lydia proves as difficult to manage as the woman herself.
As the mystery unfolds, Abraham and Lydia race to rewrite the ending, not only for Cincinnati’s citizens, but for their own hearts too.
“Danger, mystery, hidden identities, villains, heroes, and gallantry! Everything you would expect in a dime novel, but better!” —Erica Vetsch, author of the Of Cloaks & Daggers series
“What a cracking start to a new series! I always enjoy sneaking a peek behind the curtain of a writer’s life, and this tale of authorly misadventure between the Killer Queen of Romance and an upright police detective has something for everyone. Definitely worth diving into!” —Carolyn Miller, best-selling author of the Regency Brides and Regency Wallflowers series
Preorder Links (More being added as they come to my attention)
Print Links:
Amazon | Baker Book House | Barnes and Noble | Books-A-Million | Bookshop.org | Christianbook.com |
Ebook Links:
Amazon | AppleBooks | Barnes and Noble | GooglePlay | KOBO |
If requesting from your library, this information may be helpful:
Title: Written In Secret
Author: Crystal Caudill
Publisher: Kregel Publishing
ISBN: 9780825449079
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Preorder Promotion Information
THANK YOU so much for your interest in preordering Written in Secret or requesting it your local library purchase it. You have NO idea how important preorders are for a book. Anyone who preorders or requests their library to purchase the book will receive a set of bookmarks, bookish stickers, and a signed bookplate with exclusive access to digital content that will come out release week.
In addition to that, everyone will get one entry for the monthly giveaways. Every month starting in October and ending March 11, I’m going to give away one prize pack for a total of six prizes and six winners.
How to enter:
Preorder your digital, paperback, or hardback copy from your favorite retail site. Fill out this form. You only need to do it once to be entered to win. Non-winning entries will be rolled over to next month’s giveaway.
*No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve chances of winning. Odds of winning will depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.*
Alternate method of entry – Request your local library to purchase a copy of Written in Secret or mail a note with your name, email, and mailing address to
Crystal Caudill, Author
P.O. Box 84
Demossville, KY 41033.
Dates and Prizes:
*International residents will get a gift card in lieu of the prize pack.
Giveaway #1 – print copy of Counterfeit Truth, library card zipper pouch, book light (Opens October 1, closes October 31. Winner will be contacted the week of November 1 by email).
Giveaway #2 – print copy of Counterfeit Truth, library card zipper pouch, book light (Opens November 1, closes November 30. Winner will be contacted the week of December 1 by email.)
Giveaway #3 – Bookish tote with matching pen and notebook (opens December 1, closes December 31. Winner will be contacted the week of January 1 by email.)
Giveaway #4 – print copy of Counterfeit Truth, library card zipper pouch, book light (Opens January 1, closes January 31. Winner will be contacted the week of February 1 by email.)
Giveaway #5 – Bookish tote with matching pen and notebook (opens February 1, closes February 28. Winner will be contacted the week of March 1 by email.)
Giveaway #6 – Bookish tote with matching pen and notebook (opens March 1, closes March 11. Winner will be contacted the week of March 11 by email.)
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