GUEST POST BY MY *DAUGHTER*

I have a daughter who is so amazingly dedicated and posts to her blog with incredible consistency.  I want to be more like her.  Like, a lot.  But.  Today's not the day for that so I'm just going to dust the cobwebs off my tiny nook of the internet a little and let her share about a blog tour.

So, please welcome the one who inspires me to do more: 

Rebekah  Morris  and  Faith  Blum  have  teamed  up  for  a  fun  Christmas  Duet  Blog  Tour!

Why Christmas Duet?

Because  both  books  have  titles  that  have  to  do  with  a  Christmas  song!  Be  sure  to  check out  all  of  the  blog  posts  as  well  as  the  giveaway.

His  Law  is  Love
About:


Will  hate  and  fear  drown  the  song  of  Christmas  love?
Amelia  is  eagerly  anticipating  her  first  Christmas  in  the  west,  but  she  soon  finds  that  her  brother-in-law's worry  and  her  sister's  exhaustion  reach  far  deeper  than  the  cares  of  a  ranch and  a  family.  A  rash  of  fires  and  cattle  thefts  is  plaguing  the  area,  and  the  three  young  orphans  they've  sheltered  are  under  suspicion  from  their  prejudiced  neighbors. As  hostilities  mount,  Amelia  seizes  every  opportunity  to  help  and  encourage,  but  how  much  can  one  girl do?  Will  Reverend  Brown  win  the  community  over  to  the  true  spirit  of  love?  And  will  help  arrive  before everything  they  hold  dear  is  destroyed?

Amazon link!

Author  Bio:


Rebekah  A.  Morris  ia  a  homeschool  graduate,  an  enthusiastic  freelance  author  and  a  passionate  writing  teacher.  Her  books  include,  among  others,  Home  Fires  of  the  Great  War,  The  Unexpected  Request,  Gift from  the  Storm,  the Christmas  Collection series,  and  her  best selling Triple  Creek  Ranch series.  Some  of  her  favorite  pastimes,  when  she  isn’t  writing, include  reading,  playing  with  her  seven  nieces  and  nephews, and  coming  up  with  dramatic  and  original  things  to  do.  (Sometimes  with  the  nieces  and  nephews!)  The Show-Me  state  is  where  she  calls  home.
Interview with Rebekah!
What was the first story you completed?
My first story I completed and published was “Home Fires of the Great War.” But, if you want to know what story I first completed, it was “Bill and the Redcoats.” (Written for a small newspaper–of–sorts edited by my brother when he was in high school ) It was terrible!!! I really should find a copy of it. Or maybe not. ;) So let’s stick with “Home Fires."

Who is your biggest inspiration when you write?
My readers. Seriously, I’m the kind of person who requires feedback from readers to keep writing. As much as I love writing, I can put it off when no one is begging for the next story, or asking what I’m writing next. When I get an email or comment from a reader I get inspired to get busy and write knowing that someone is waiting for the next story, or chapter, or whatever.

Of the books you have published, which is your favorite?
Oh, dear! I’ve only published 40 books and short stories so this shouldn’t be too hard. Right? Hmm, let me think . . . “Home Fires” because it is my first published work, and I spent 6 years with the characters. (Yes, I did shed some tears when I reached the end.) “Gift from the Storm” because it was just so fun to write since I didn’t know what happened when I wrote it. “Through the Tunnel” because I’ve always had a heart for children in foster care or needing adopting. “Unto Him” because it is my very first Christmas story to write. “At the Christmas Lodge” because it’s such a mixture of reality (I spend every Christmas time, until the last few years, with my aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins at a camp for about 5 days) and dreams (I only dream of that much snow, and such delightful adventures).
I guess I should stop picking favorites or I’ll end up listing them all. :)

Out of all your characters which is your least favorite?
Uh, the bad guys? I don’t really know. Each character is so different, but that’s what makes them interesting. Even Fern (from “Dylan’s Story”) I like, even though she isn’t very nice. But I see why she acts the way she does and it makes me what to help her. And Orlena (Triple Creek Ranch character) was awful to begin with! But it was rather fun because I got to see her improve. So, I don’t think I have a least favorite character.

What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
Eating Cinnamon bread and Nut bread on Christmas morning. My dad’s mom used to make us these special breads and send them to us. (She lived in PA and we live in MO.) Every Christmas morning it was our breakfast from Grandma. Now Grandma has passed away, but my sister still makes those breads and I think of Grandma every Christmas.
Going up to my grandparents and spending time with them. :) It used to be my mom’s entire side of the family would get together at Christmas time and we’d get to spend time with everyone. Now the cousins are grown and we don’t do the big get together any more. But we still go up to my grandparents each year to visit and hang out for a few days.
Sorry, that was two favorite things. :)

That was my interview with Rebekah and now for my interview with Faith!
O  Come  All  Ye  Faithful

About:
Edwin  wanted  to  be  home,  but  instead  he  crouched in  a  trench.  The  English  on  one  side  of  No  Man’s  Land  and  Germans  on  the  other.  What  a  way  to  spend  Christmas.  Could  anything make  it  better?
Peace  on  Earth
Emmie  and  Elana  are  estranged  sisters,  torn  apart  by  an  old  boyfriend  five  years  earlier.  Will  they  survive  a  night  in  the  same  hotel  room  after  a  blizzard  forces  them  together  or  will  peace  on  earth  go  out  the  window?
Silent  Night
Christmas  decorating  had  never  gone  this  wrong.  Jenna  had  just  started  when  a  crazy,  gun-
waving woman,  walks  right  in  the  front  door  and  ties  her  up  in  her  own  Christmas  lights.  Will  Jenna  even  see  her  family  this  Christmas?
The  Gift  Goes  On
Four  friends  and  a  year  to  reflect  on.  The  year  had  been  good  for  Carlotta,  but  Priscilla,  Remus,  and  Newton  all  had  at  least  one  trial  through  the  year.  A  mysterious  giver  the  previous  year  had  helped  them  all  out,  though.  What  would  this  year’s  gifts  bring?
O  Christmas  Tree
Gareth  loves  Christmas.  But  more  than  that,  he  loves  Christmas  tree  hunting.  As  the  family  prepares  for their annual  trip,  Gareth  can  barely  contain  his  excitement.  But  what  are  all  the  spray  bottles  for?

Amazon link!

Author Bio:



Faith  Blum  is  a  small-town  Wisconsin  girl.  She’s  lived  in,  or  outside  of,  small towns  her  whole  life.  The thought  of  living  in  a  city  with  more  than  60,000  people  in  it  scares  her,  especially  after  some  interesting adventures  driving  through  big  cities  like  Minneapolis  and  St.  Paul,  Minnesota. Faith  currently  resides  in  the  middle  of  the  state  of  Wisconsin  with  her  husband  and  their  cat,  Smokey. She  is  blessed  to  be  able  to  have  writing  as  her  full-time  career  with  household  work  and  cooking  to  do  on  the  side.  She  loves  to  paint  walls  as  long  as  she  doesn’t  have  to  do  hallways  or  ceilings.
When  not  writing,  you  can  find  her  cooking  food  from  scratch  due  to  food  allergies  (fun),  doing  dishes (meh),  knitting,  crocheting,  sewing,  reading,  or  spending  time  with  her  husband (yay!).  She  is  also  a  Community  Assistant  for  the  Young  Writers  Workshop and  loves  her work  there.  She  loves  to  hear  from  her  readers,  so  feel  free  to  contact  her  on  her  website.


What was the first story you completed?
It’s been a while, so I honestly don’t remember. It was a short story, that much I know for sure. MY first novel I finished was one about twins who did competitive Frisbee throwing.

Who is your biggest inspiration when you write?
I’d say probably God because I write Christian fiction, so He’s the most consistent inspiration.

Of the books you have published, which is your favorite?
That’s like asking a parent to pick a favorite child! But I have answered this before, so I’ll stick with that answer. My novella, Blessed Assurance. I like it because it was my second mystery story I had written and I think it also turned out very well. Plus I would love to be friends with Adelaide.

Out of all your characters which is your least favorite?
Ross. He’s the villain in The Solid Rock and a truly despicable person.

What is your favorite Christmas tradition?
My family has some Christmas bulbs. Each one has an Old Testament reference and a New Testament reference. The OT one is the prophecy and the NT one is the fulfillment of the prophecy. It’s one of the things I look forward to the most.
That is my interview with Faith, and I want to thank both authors for letting me interview them!
GIVEAWAY!

Just  like  Rebekah  and  Faith  teamed  up  for  this  tour,  they  have  also  teamed  up  on  the  giveaway!


Grand  Prize:  Paperback  of  each  (US  only)1st  Prize:  eBook  of  each  (International  and  US)2nd  Prize:  eBook  of  choice  (International  and  US)
Click here to enter he GIVEAWAY!
Tour  ScheduleNovember 26
Bookish Orchestrations– Introductory Post
Cover Lover Book Review– Book Spotlights

November 27
Read Another Page– Book Spotlight
Kaylee's Kind Of Writes– Two Book Reviews            
Jaye L. Knight– Excerpts
November 28
Lit Aflame– Book Review and Excerpt
Writings, Ramblings, and Reflections– Book Review of His Law is Love
Jenny Berlin– Excerpts
November 29
Frances Hoelsema's Blog– Two Book Spotlights
Rebekah Ashleigh– Review of His Law is Love and Book Spotlights
Novels, Dragons, and Wardrobe Doors– Book Review and Spotlight          
Salsa And Tea– Author Interviews. (You’re here!)
November 30
Purely by Faith Reviews– Two Book Reviews
Once Upon An Ordinary– Author Interview and Book Spotlights
In the Bookcase- Excerpts        
December 1
Books, Life, and Christ– Two Book Reviews
Maidens for Modesty– Two Book Reviews
Chosen Vessels– Two Book Reviews   
Harvest Lane Cottage– Two Book Reviews    
Jessica Greyson– Book Spotlights       
Twin Thoughts– Book Spotlights
Heart of the Rose– Two Book Reviews
Read Another Page– Book Spotlight and Review
December 3
Bookish Orchestrations– Giveaway winner