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
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