WHOO-HOO … Welcome to the 2013 Summer Scavenger Hunt!!
This hunt has 32 stops and runs 5/17-5/19/13. You can make the loop, reading unique content from 31 different authors, and if you complete the loop, and fill out the Rafflecopter form at Stop #32, you’ll be in the running for an iPad Mini (loaded with all our books), or one of two runner-up prizes — all 31 of our new releases in paperback. In addition, some authors are offering additional prizes, so be sure to read each post thoroughly to be in the running for all that are available. The contest is open internationally.
If you’ve JUST discovered the hunt, I recommend you begin at the beginning, Stop #1, found at LisaBergren.com. But you can also begin here, and keep on rolling. Just be aware that you have to have the COMPLETED phrase in order, which you construct gathering the clue at each stop, within 24 hours of email notification from Lisa Bergren that you won. If Lisa doesn’t hear back from you with the correct phrase within the time limit, she will move on to the next winner Rafflecopter draws. Ready? Here we go…
DEBORAH RANEY
I am SO EXCITED to host Deborah Raney—not only because Deb is an award-winning author whose very first book A Vow to Cherish was made into a movie that I absolutely LOVED — but Deb is one of the nicest human beings you will meet on the planet. Her books are emotionally powerful, thought-provoking, and truly inspiring, and you will fall in love with her both as a person and an author just as I did. Without further ado … I give you Deborah Raney.
Haven’t heard of Deborah Raney before? Here’s an official bio:
Deborah Raney’s first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired a World Wide Pictures film and launched her writing career after 20 happy years as a stay-at-home mom. Deb’s newest novel, The Face of the Earth, released in May from Howard/Simon & Schuster. She and her husband have four children and four grandchildren, who all live much too far away. More about Deb at Deb’s Website, Deb’s Facebook Page and Deb’s Twitter Page.
Like Deb, I’m a visual person, so it’s really fun to get a glimpse at the pictures that inspired her as she wrote her current novel The Face of the Earth, so enjoy!
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
by Deborah Raney
My novel The Face of the Earth released this week from Howard/Simon & Schuster and I wanted to share some of the images that inspired me as I was writing the novel.
When Mitchell’s wife, Jill, kisses him goodbye, he has no idea that he may never see her again.
When she doesn’t return and the police can’t find her, Mitch asks his neighbor, Shelley, for help.
As months pass, Mitch and Shelley grow closer. How can he honor his vows to a woman who’s vanished?
Being a very visual person, I like to create an “ideaboard” for each of my novels. Before programs like Scrivener and Pinterest, I would make a literal bulletin board in my office with photos of my characters, maps of the setting, items that inspired my story, etc. Now my “bulletin boards” are virtual, but those images from my novel are still an important way for me to really get to know my characters as I write about them.
I love casting my novel as if it were a movie. Using real actors and actresses helps me to not merely “see” my characters, but to hear their voices, and visualize their movements and body language.
Though I almost always write about fictional towns, I always have a real spot on the planet in mind when I’m writing, and usually my fictional town is anchored by a real city. In the case of The Face of the Earth, Cape Girardeau, St. Louis, and Springfield, Missouri; as well as Kansas City, Kansas, were cities that play a role in my story.
Besides visuals for my character and settings, I go a step further and find images for my characters’ homes. I’m more apt to peruse real estate sites for a home for my character than I am for a home for myself! In fact, when my husband and I recently bought a new house, I often came across homes during our house search that didn’t suit us at all, but that I promptly saved the photos because they were perfect for one of my characters! Of course, I only use these images for my own inspiration, but if you happen to own the vacation cabin that I “stole” for the Brannons, or Shelley’s kitchen or the Brannons’ backyard, thank you! 🙂
I hope seeing the images that inspired me on my Pinterest page will make you want to read The Face of the Earth! And when you land on my post in this scavenger hunt, be sure to read to the end to find out how you can enter a drawing for the beautiful magnifying glass that played a special role in The Face of the Earth!
Deborah Raney’s new release, The Face of the Earth is a heart-wrenching read that poses the question “How can a man honor his vows to a woman who’s disappeared from the face of the earth?” It is available at bookstores or online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book Distributors, and elsewhere.
AND NOW, YOUR NEXT STEPS:
Write down this clue: ideas,
Have it written down? Great! Now head over to Deborah Raney’s website, Stop # 7 for the next clue! Thanks for stopping by!
BONUS PRIZE!
Julie here, I’m giving away two copies of LOVE AT ANY COST in celebration of the April launch of my brand-new “Heart of San Francisco” series, in which I have three separate giveaways — TWO RANDOM DRAWINGS OF SIGNED COPIES of book 1 LOVE AT ANY COST (EVERY POINT GIVES YOU ANOTHER ENTRY FOR A BETTER CHANCE TO WIN) … PLUS the person with the MOST points wins the following:
$50 Gift Card from Amazon, B&N, CBD, Starbucks — you name it!- Your choice of one of any of my books including a printed spiral-bound copy of A Light in the Window or my January 2014 release Dare to Love Again— signed, sealed and delivered!
- Your choice of three top CBA books from my personal library (brand new!)
Just follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter form below and GOOD LUCK!! PLEASE NOTE THAT I WILL RESPOND TO ALL COMMENTS! 🙂a Rafflecopter giveaway
I'd like to enter, thanks
<B>A HUGE WELCOME TO ALL SCAVENGER HUNT PARTICIPANTS!!!</B>
I HOPE YOU WILL TAKE YOUR TIME TO REALLY ENJOY EACH STOP ON THIS HUNT BECAUSE THERE ARE SOME REALLLLLLLY FUN THINGS GOING ON AND GREAT EXCERPTS TOO!!
AND … YOU HAVE ALL WEEKEND TO DO IT, TILL SUNDAY AT MIDNIGHT, SO HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!!
HUGS,
JULIE
I have to get this book. The entry above just makes me want to read more, and I have to know what happened with that man's wife!
LOL, LAYNAH … YOU AND ME BOTH, SWEETIE!!
THANKS FOR COMING BY AND GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST!!
HUGS,
JULIE
Bless you!
I would like to enter, thanks !! 🙂
Love your work, Julie. This scavenger hunt is so fun! I know what I will be doing the next few naptimes… 🙂
Would love the opportunity to read one of your books!
This scavenger hunt is a hoot!
These books sound amazing and I cannot wait to read them. Would love to be entered to win!
I'd love to receive Love At Any Cost! I'd also really like to read your other books . . . I read the first one, A Passion Most Pure (I hope that's the right title!) and really enjoyed it, but I haven't been able to find the other ones anywhere! Hopefully I'll run across them at some point so I can find out what happens with all of Faith's siblings! 🙂
I love you books Julie! 🙂
Who wouldn't want to win one of your books! I love this scavenger hunt! God bless!
This book sounds so intriguing. I am learning about so many new authors on this scavenger hunt. What a great idea! I am loving it and i look forward to reading your books
I would like to enter 🙂
I love giveaways, and having all them linked up is wonderful. And it's cool to hear of so many new authors.
This scavenger hunt has helped me learn about a lot of authors that I have not read yet. I am so excited!
I would like to enter! Thank you so much.
Both of you are new authors to me and the books sound great! I like visuals, too, and am thankful for Scrivener and Pinterest to help me with my writing!
I'd love to receive Love At Any Cost! I'd also really like to read your other books . . . I read the first one, A Passion Most Pure (I hope that's the right title!) and really enjoyed it, but I haven't been able to find the other ones anywhere! Hopefully I'll run across them at some point so I can find out what happens with all of Faith's siblings! 🙂
Would LOVE to be entered to win! Thank you for the opportunity!
I've read several of Deborah's books and this one sounds like another to add to my TBR stack!
Thanks for hosting the contest.
Thanks!
such a fun scavenger hunt!!!! this is the first one i've done, and i'm really enjoying it!!!! thanks!!!!
What a wonderful 'thinkers' story line. I can't wait to read it. Please sign me up for the giveaway.
Thanks so much for allowing God to use the talents He has blessed you with to bless others!
I love your books Julie and can't wait to read the new one!
I have never read one of your books, but my interest is definitely piqued now! I would love to win!
I would love your book!!! Thanks! 🙂
Love the scavenger hunt! Thanks! 🙂
I love this Christian Fiction scavenger hunt!! So much fun!! And I love reading about new books!!
I'd love to enter! having so much fun on this scavenger hunt 🙂
STEPH MACDONALD …. THANK YOU!! I will take ALL the blessings I can get!! Good luck in the hunt!!
DEB!!! Cannot believe you came by, you sweet thing. Once I slow down, I will do the same. 🙂
TAMARA … thank you SOOO much, my friend — appreciate your reading my books and GOOD LUCK!!
KORTNEY … Trust me, girl I would "LOVE" for you to read one of them, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
AMANDA … don't know if you've read my books before or not, but if not, PLEASE consider downloading A Hope Undaunted FREE right now at the link I gave Kortney above, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
SARAH … WOW, girl, a LOTS been going on in the lives of the O'Connors since APMP, so I hope you will consider downloading for FREE the 4th book in the saga, A Hope Undaunted at the link I gave Kortney above, okay? It's Katie's story — the youngest O'Connor. 🙂
HANNAH … BLESS YOU, you sweet thing, and I LOVE that you "LOVE" my books, my friend, so here's to a win in this contest!! 🙂
LOL, DEB … I can give you a few names from the scant 1-star reviews I've gotten, but there aren't many, thank God. Thanks, DEB, for all you do for MaryLu and sharing my FB posts. You are THE BEST!!
CLAUDIA, it is a "GREAT IDEA," isn't it??? All the credit goes to author extraordinaire Lisa Bergren, so kudos to her and good luck to you.
HUGS,
JULIE
I love this scavenger hunt! It's great to hear of all these new authors I didn't know about! This contest is such a thrill! Thanks!
What a fun scavenger hunt, and a great giveaway on your site too!
Sounds like a fascinating story – thanks for sharing about how you make idea boards to plot out the story!
I would love to win!
Oh wow…Her books are GOOD!!!
So excited about this opportunity! Thank you for the awesome bonus prizes! YOU ROCK! Hahahahahaha! Fingers crossed for good luck ;o)
Wow! I am really enjoying this Scavenger Hunt! I am learning about new authors and about some very amazing books at the same time! This is so amazing!
I would like to enter this contest.
Thank you for this wonderful scavenger hunt! This has been great fun!
Wow, what a generous giveaway! Thanks, Julie!
this is such a fun blog hop / scavenger hunt!!
I'm always looking for new authors. Looks like Deborah Raney is the latest addition to my list!
Your books sound amazing, definitely adding them to my to-read list. Thanks for offering such great prizes for your contest!
I'm loving this scavenger hunt, finding out more about some old favorite authors and gaining info on some new ones. What fun.
I would LOVE to win a copy of your book!! This is my first scavenger hunt and I'm loving it!
So excited to learn about all these new Authors through this scavenger hunt 🙂
AMANDA … to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
Hey, JULIE D. … I agree, is IS very cool to hear of so many new authors — I like it myself too!! 🙂
Hey, JANET REEVES — thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! To enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
LISA BARTELT … if you are new to both Deb's and my books, then I strongly recommend you check out the EXCERPTS section of my website to read my favorite romantic and spiritual scene from each of my books, and guess what?? You can rack up points in my bonus giveaway by doing just that, one a day, so do check it out, okay?
Hey, LAURA — thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! To enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!
PATTY … I agree … it sounds SO good to me, too, and I plan to read it as well. 🙂
KRISTEN LOWERY … you are more than welcome and thank YOU for coming by!! 🙂
LOL, KIM … you're welcome!! 😉
STEPHANIE … soooo glad you are enjoying it!! Just take your time and have fun because you have ALL weekend, girl!! 🙂
CYNTHIA BISH … I agree, Deb's storylines are ALWAYS great! Just a reminder, Cynthia, that to enter in my bonus giveaway, you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK! 🙂
TAMMY … aw, thank YOU, my friend, for coming by!! There's NO greater pleasure for a Christian author than writing for HIM, so we are truly blessed. 🙂
ASHLEY KAUFFMAN … THANK YOU, my friend, soooo glad you enjoy my books and I hope you will like Love at Any Cost as well. It's a departure from the O'Connors in that it's shorter, lighter, funnier, less complicated, and less passionate, both romantically and spiritually, so let me know if you like it after you read it. And if you don't like it … uh, never mind. 😉
CANDY FEATHERS … OKAY, GIRL … you win the prize for the cutest name today!! 😉 Unfortunately there is no special prize for that, but you made me smile, so THANK YOU!!
Since you are new to both my books, then I strongly recommend you check out the EXCERPTS section of my website to read my favorite romantic and spiritual scene from each of my books, and guess what?? You can rack up points in my bonus giveaway by doing just that, one a day, so do check it out, okay?
MARIA … and I would LOVE for you to have it, girl, so GOOD LUCK!!
ERIN … it is a blast, isn't it?? Be sure and take your time to enjoy each stop because you have ALL WEEKEND to do it, okay? Good luck!!
KATELYN … glad you are enjoying it, and here's to a win, both in the hunt and in my bonus giveaway. Remember … to enter my bonus giveaway, you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!
MICHELLE … SOOO glad you are having fun and be sure and take your time to enjoy each stop because you have ALL WEEKEND to do it, okay? Good luck!!
DEBORAH RANEY … is that really you or did this commenter type your name in by mistake?? 😉
Thanks, TEISH … it's fun for us too, so thanks for coming by and GOOD LUCK!!
KIM F. … Deb's story is FASCINATING, I agree, and I can't wait to read it myself. 🙂
ERIKA … LOL … and I would "LOVE" you to win too, so GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Julie
Loved visiting your website. Just started reading your books and love them!
Thank you so much for hosting the scavenger hunt! I'm having so much fun, and I'm finding so many good books that I should have known about and read already. 🙂 Thanks!
I love the scavenger hunt. I would love to enter your competition!
Love this scavenger hunt! Enjoy finding new books from authors I know and finding authors I am not yet familiar with!
I would love to read your books.
I would love to read your books.
I am enjoying the scavenger hunt! Thank you for the chance to win one of your books!
Hi Julie! I'm loving this scavenger hunt. I wasn't able to participate in last year's, so this is my first. Glad it led me to your site. I plan on returning to browse more later.
Blessings,
Andrea
Would love to be entered!
I am very much enjoying this scavenger hunt, I've never participated before, as I'm learning the names of "new to me" authors that I may want to read.
I would love to read your books.
I'm having a ball with this "hunt" – reading about my favorite authors and discovering some new ones I'm eager to try. Julie is always a "must read" for me and now I'm eager to read Deborah's new book. Thank you for participating, Julie and Deborah!
Love the cover of your featured book
I would love to read your books.
I would love to read your books.
I would love to read your books.
I would love to read your books.
Love!!
I would love to read your books.
I would love to read your books.
I like this scavenger hunt – thanks!
This scavenger hunt is great fun! I am enjoying getting to know new authors to me as well as seeing more about authors I already know.
Thanks so much!
this scavernger hunt is so fun! Finding so great new authors!
I would love to read your books.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I like how some of you make boards to visualize things… it makes it seem more possible that I can write my own book. I've tried in the past and gave up, but I hope to try again some time soon. I'm a stay at home mom with 2 little girls, so I'm rather busy with them and I just finished some schooling… so maybe one day I'll get to write again.
I came across your site from the scavenger hunt. I'm always looking for new books to read, and I look forward to having a new author to read!
I haven't read any of your books yet. I'm glad I did this scavenger hunt so I can look into them!
Thanks for hosting this section of the Scavenger Hunt!
I love all the books from Julie! So excited to be in the contest!
Oh my, love this one Julie, thank you so much for doing this giveaway and being in the treasure hunt…
Much love and blessings
Linda Finn
faithfulacres7@gmail.com
I've done every one of the scavenger hunts and never won anything. I hope this time's my lucky day! 🙂
Sounds great!
Great hunt! Finding so many new authors
My mom loves your work, and I have to say it looks super interesting! Loving all the new ideas and characters I'm seeing here! 🙂
CANDY, thank you SOOO much, you sweet thing!! And, gosh, I'd like to see you win here today, girl, for making my day!! 🙂 Good luck!!
LOL … STACY … you may have to buy another bookcase or another Kindle, girl, after this blockbuster hunt, right? 😉
RACHEL … glad you are enjoying it, and here's to a win, both in the hunt and in my bonus giveaway. Remember … to enter my bonus giveaway, you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!
PAULA … it is a blast, isn't it?? It's fun for us too, so GOOD LUCK!!
WILANI WAHI … thank you SO much, my friend, appreciate your interest.
And trust me, girl I would "LOVE" for you to read one of them, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
ASHLEY … my pleasure, and like I told Wilani above, if you haven't read my books before, the 4th book in my family saga A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
ANDREA!! SO glad you could make it this year, girl, and DO come back, okay? I've always got a contest or giveaway going on, so you never leave empty-handed, I hope. 🙂
LIZ!! Hey, girl, good to see you here and here's to a win!!
CAROLE!!! Soooooo good to see you here, my friend, and I am LOVING the book you sent me, so thank you again! I hope you win, Carole, 'cause you deserve it. 🙂
Thanks, MEGAN … I think Deb's cover is great too, but WOW, you should read the inside!! 😉
LANI … I'm thinking you might be "WIlani"?? Glad you are loving the hunt and you don't need to spend timing leaving lots of comments because you only need one to enter you, sweetie, so GOOD LUCK!!
LOL … JULIE LESSMAN … since I'm Julie Lessman, I guess you put my name in the author slot rather than your own, which I will admit, is very confusing. Sorry, but come back and enter with your real name, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
PAM S. … It is a blast, isn't it?? And the authors are having fun too, although it IS pretty darn crazy!! 🙂
MARY … thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! To enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
KIM … glad you're having a good time, my friend — GOOD LUCK!!
Hey, ANNA — thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! Just remember that to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
Oh, BIANCA … trust me, you will! Unto everything there is a season and I didn't start till my 50s, so you have LOTS of time!! 🙂
GRACE … I am SO glad you are here, so thanks for coming by and GOOD LUCK!!
CINDY DOWNES … LOL, I'm glad too, girl!! Trust me, girl I would "LOVE" for you to read one of them, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_
JASMINE A.!!! Girl, if your last name is Augustine, PLEASE forgive me for the delay in getting your winning books to you from my Journal Jot contest, okay? They're coming, I promise … 😐
LINDA, thank you SOOO much for reading my books, and here's hoping you pull out a win, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
LINDA FINN, my sweet, sweet friend — SO glad you made it by and fingers crossed (and prayers uttered) for a win. 🙂
JEN L. … OH, bummer, really?? There are SOOO many prizes being given away, but we do have a ton of people who show (800 to 1,000 or so??), so I'm saying one that you win something this year, so GOOD LUCK!!
SARA W … especially if you win, eh? GOOD LUCK, sweetie!!
AMYC … that's the plan, Stan, so thanks for coming by, Amy and GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Julie
I have heard great things about Love at any Cost and have it on my list of books I must read! The sneak peak of it above just makes me want to read it as soon as I can! Thanks for being in the contest.
I have seen this book a few times advertised and I can't wait to read it!
I will try again to post a comment. I would love to read your books.
I have recently "discovered" you, so I was happy to meet up with you again on this scavenger hunt. What a great idea! Please enter me into your drawing! =)
I hope it's okay if I'm just a reader and not an author to leave a comment?
That would be hard to wait and never get married again because you don't know if your husband or wife is dead or alive. But I know the right thing to do would be to not get married.
jennydtipton[at]gmail[dot]com
What a fun hunt! On I go!!!
Deborah's book sounds very intriguing! I'll definitely add it to my need to read list. Thanks so much for being a part of the Scavenger Hunt! I'm loving it so far and have found many new authors already!!
Thanks for the Giveaway.
So much fun & so many GREAT books to add to my TBR list–now to just find enough time to read them all. 😉 I would sure enjoy winning access to more of your GREAT books Julie!
I love this idea and look forward to reading your books!!! Thanks for being a part of this scavenger hunt!!!
I love to read. This game is fun also.
AMANDA BRADBURN … PLEASE give your mom a hug for me, okay? And I would LOVE to have you read my work, too, especially since my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means I write A LOT about how applying God's precepts to our morality unleashes HUGE blessings. If you want to get more of an idea of my style (other than the short clip on the prior stop), then I encourage you to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website where I have posted my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes from each of my books PLUS you can accrue points in my bonus giveaway by clicking on that box in the Rafflecopter contest box for reading excerpts, one a day. 🙂 So GOOD LUCK and here's the EXCERPTS link:
http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/
BRITTANY McEUEN … I am SO glad you have heard good things, but I will warn you that my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means my books are more passionate — both romantically and spiritually — than most romance novels in the CBA, so if you want to see if you would like my style, be sure to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? Here's the link: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/ for you to cut and paste. 🙂
JUDY COOPER … Deb's book is FABULOUS, so I hope you get the chance to read it. GOOD LUCK!!
CHERI … YAY!!! Soooo glad you have "discovered" me, my friend, and if you haven't yet read the 4th book in the O'Connor saga, A Hope Undaunted, it's available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so I hope take advantage. Here's the link and GOOD LUCK!!
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
JENNY … you bet, sweetie … my comment section is realllllly goofy and I don't know why it says "author's name" on there — it actually wants your name, so you did good. GOOD LUCK!!
LOL, KATIE CLARK … I agree and GOOD LUCK!!
RENNIE … SO glad you are enjoying the hunt and hope you pull out a win!! 🙂
REBEKAH GYGER … you are MORE than welcome, sweetie, and I hope you clicked on the "Leave a comment" box in the Rafflecopter contest box because that's how you enter. 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!
VICKI … thanks, sweetie … appreciate that and here's hoping you win some books and other prizes as well. GOOD LUCK!!
DEBORAH RAINEY … oh gosh, I know it's confusing when it says "author name," but it wants you to put your name in there, sweetie, so I hope you come back and do that. 🙂
COLLEEN COBLE … whoops … another commenter fooled by my silly commenting program. We actually need YOUR name, my friend, so come back and leave it, okay?
Hugs,
Julie
I love this! So much fun!
I did just read this novel, Love at any Cost, and I absolutely loved it!
Having FUN!
Deborah's books sound interesting!
I would love to enter this contest! 🙂
I am an avid reader and would love to win a copy of any of your books!
Well Julie you know I'm a HUGE fan! It's so fun to go from stop to stop checking out all of the authors and reading the fun posts. Happy Weekend my friend!
What a great way to get to know new authors! Thank you for this Scavenger Hunt! 🙂
I love all of your books Julie, and thanks for giving us this opportunity! 🙂 Hoping that I will win, but doubting it!
Marisa
Hi! I've never read a book by this author, but I would very much like to read one. I'm looking forward to exploring her books!
Thanks for considering me!
Definitely enjoying my first scavenger hunt!
I would truly love to win a copy of Love at Any Cost! The snippet on stop #5 made me really want to read it. I love these hunts! 🙂
I would love to be entered to win!
Free books are the best!!! delpgang@npacc.net
Thanks for having Deb on your site. (I'm looking at her picture and thinking, there's no way she's a grandmother of four kids!)
Great interview, and I love that you're hosting a bonus giveaway, too. Thanks so much, Julie, and I look forward to reading "Love at Any Cost" soon!
Thank you so much for being apart of the Christian fiction scavenger hunt. I am really enjoying it.
I'm loving this Scavenger Hunt! It's such a pleasure to make each stop & read about each author. Thank you & thanks to all the authors sponsoring this!
Loving the scavenger hunt! I'm finding so many new authors and can't wait to read their books!
Both books sound great.
Wow! Thank you so much for this chance to win one of these amazing prizes!
So excited to read your books. Really enjoying the scavenger hunt and learning about more authors and their books. Thanks for being a part of it!
Loving this scavenger hunt and learning more about some wonderful authors!
I am a very visual person too. I really enjoyed this interview and the link the the pinterest page. Thank you for the opportunity to win a prize. God Bless.
winterrose(at)comcast(dot)net
It would be great to win!
I've heard of your books but I haven't had the chance to read any yet and I always love discovering something new 🙂
HI JULIE!!! Thanks for taking part in this FUN Scavenger Hunt!! You know I love your books and YOU!!!
Such fun – I need to have more time to read…..lol
I LOVE your books Julie tammyredd@gmail.com
Just began Love at any Cost yesterday and am LOVING it! I borrowed it from the library but MAN do I need my own copy! 🙂 How else am I to share, right?!
I'm enjoying this scavenger hunt and finding new authors! Thanks for hosting!
Having fun on the Christian Fiction 2013 Summer Scavenger Hunt. Thanks Julie!
Although I prefer suspense/mystery with a little romance thrown in, I look forward to reading A Hope Undaunted that I down-loaded to my Kindle.
Hi! 🙂 *is just commenting to enter the giveaway and go to the next scavenger hunt. honesty and all that*
I really enjoyed your guest blog. You are added on my list to look up at my local library. I'm ready to find your books get started!
Julie your book sounds so good . I would love to win it. I love the Scavenger Hunt all of you have going on. Thanks .
ENTER ME IN THE RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR LOVE AT ANY COST!!!! Thanks for the Giveaway!!!!
Julie, I love your books the sweet tender love stories and the heart for God that inspires each of your characters. Thank you for this chance, please enter me. Thank you:)
Julie,
I can't wait to read your new book. It's great to see you here on the Scavenger Hunt and being reminded of all these books I have on my TBR list but haven't caught up to them YET. So many awesome authors with such awesome God given talent!
I would love to win a copy of LOVE AT ANY COST. Thanks!
I work at a library, and I am always looking for a new author or book to share with the patrons. Your book sounds great.
Wow, another scorching Julie Lessman book! This one promises to be a keeper. Sign me up!
I absolutely love your books, so thank you for the opportunity to win one of your books.
This is so much fun and I am adding some new authors, including Julie Lessman, to my must read list. Gilda Weisskopf
I am so enjoying this scavenger hunt! I keep adding new books to my TBR list! Thank you for this giveaway!
great information
I have read some of your other books and really enjoyed them. Would love to win your new one! 🙂
I can't wait to read your books. Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt. It has been so fun. Hope I win 🙂
Love your books! You are currently my author of the week. I'm reading both Love at Any Cost and A Light in the Window.
What a fun contest and what a delectable looking/sounding book. I can hardly wait to read all the different books on this scavenger hunt. Such a clever marketing ploy! (And I hope I win! LOL.)
Love at any Cost sounds so good! I love your O'Conner books. I love reading my favorite parts over and over and over and over. They are a real treasure!
I loved Playing by Heart. It was Priceless and I loved your Hanover Falls Series. It appears I have many more of your books to enjoy and would love The Face of the Earth! Thanks for writing!
I would love to win a copy of your book – Love at Any Cost! The cover is amazing and I wish I could wear hats like that. Unfortunately, I can't.
this scavenger hunt is awesome.
Hi Julie, I'm looking forward to reading your latest book! I have the first two of your "Winds of Change" series in my to read pile. Looking forward to them! 🙂
I'd love to be entered. The book looks great!
Love this scavenger hunt!
I would like to enter please.
I love your books! I can't wait to read your new one! Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to be entered in your drawing 🙂
This is giving me tons of new books to read!!!!!! So excited!!!!
Julie, I love your books! Thanks for writing! I hope I win!
I'm not an author but I would love to win.
This is such a fun scavenger hunt! Thanks for giving away these extra prizes, Julie! I already have a copy of Love at Any Cost but the other prizes sound so good that I'm entering anyway. I'm almost finished reading the book for book club, so I can finally start on Love at Any Cost!
I love scavenger Hunt's – I ALWAYS find new authors to read! Looking forward to reading more of Deborah Raney's works.
I'm having a blast doing this scavenger hunt. This is the first one of these hunts that I've participated in. Thank you very much for being a part of it. I would love to win your book, Love at Any Cost.
This is an amazing giveaway – thanks for offering it!
Glad to see you are part of the scavenger hunt. God bless!
grand hunt thank you kindly
This is so much fun!
Love the cover of Love at Any Cost
You weren't kidding when you said Deb Raney is one of the nicest people on the planet. And, this post was extremely helpful. I've used Pinterest boards a little in my writing, but Deb inspired me to do more! I'd love to win your book (not to mention that fabuloso grand prize)! Thanks for joining in the fun.
Hi Julie! Thank you so much for being a part of the scavenger hunt! I'm so excited:) I REALLY want to read your new books. Can't wait to get my hands on one of them!
HI Julie – I haven't read this one, yet, but can't wait to get my hands on it. Thanks for sharing your gift!
I love hopping around site to site, meeting new authors, connecting with others I know…..!
I heard so many good things about this book. Thanks for having the giveaway.
The Face of the Earth sounds very good.
Thank you for the opportunity to win one of your books!
All these books look so good 🙂 I would like to enter
This is so exciting! I love the scavenger hunts because they give me more books to put on my "to read" list!
Thanks for the opportunity! I can't wait to see the rest of the authors!
I am finding so many new authors to add to my "to read" list, I will have to have a new shelf built for the church library
Would love to win one of these prizes. This new book looks like a winner.
I would love to read this book!
I'd love to enter!
JULIE!!!
I just wanted to drop by and say 'Hi'! I'm SO excited to see that you're part of the Scavenger Hunt. I LOVE these. They're SO much fun and I love seeing some of my favorite authors here, as well as meeting new ones. Thanks for hosting all of us here on your page. 🙂
(((HUGS))),
Angi
This looks like a book that I would LOVE to read!!
Thanks for a fun time!!!
I have so been wanting to read your book Love At Any Cost! This is an awesome contest you're having and I thank you for it!
Love at any Cost has a beautiful cover
I would like to enter your contest and would love to read your book!
I love this scavenger hunt!
This is so much fun! I'd love a chance to win!
Hi Julie,
I'm loving the scavenger hunt. I don't know if your competition is open to international entries or not (I'm in Australia) but thought I would say hi and that I really enjoy your books.
Thanks,
Melissa
Can't wait to get these new books/authors to read! Summer reading list is going to be awesome!
I love your books! Love the fact that you all are introducing other authors to us instead of just talking about your books. Such a cool idea! Thanks for hosting!
I had seen the postings on Facebook for this book (Love At Any Cost) but hadn't taken the time to read anything about it but on the last stop I took the time and I think it would be a great read. Thanks!
I'd love to receive A Light in the Window or your January 2014 release Dare to Love Again! I was a part of last years hunt and had a great time. It is a great way to know what all our favorite authors are writing and meet some new authors and read a little of there work. I found some great new reads last year and looking forward to this years authors. Who knows maybe I will win, I sure hope so.
Thanks for this opportunity!
I Love this scavanger hunt. It's the first time I have participated in it. I have read your books and would be very happy to win one of them.
Enjoy your writing!
Love this! Love learning about the authors.
Would love to enter the contest.
Love, Love, Love your all your books ! Just waiting for your new one ! Would LOVE to win it !
Hallo Ms. Lessman! 🙂
I am so very thankful that I saw the notice for the Hunt on a blog this past week! 🙂 I've been battling a virus for a fortnight, which is why I am enjoying a bit fun tonight with all the blog hopping that is going on! Eek, was I excited when I saw that I could score extra points for reading 2 excerpts and posting a blog comment! I wasn't sure if the newsletter question meant to click that if you already *have!* the newsletter OR if you would be a new subscriber, so I left that one unclicked. The rest didn't pertain to me, but I am thrilled that I can lend my support and cheer you on, and send up a wicked sweet salute to your writings!! I've been itching to know what is happening in A Light in the Window for absolute ages, and I always only read the premise of the story, but I sort of couldn't pass up a chance to read a smidgen of the story tonight! What struck me as a brilliant stroke on your part, is that Marcy & Patrick are exactly the same: old or young! They had this charisma about them that steels your resolve and warms your heart! No wonder you had such a delight in writing their backstory into a prequel! I bet those two have a heap still left to tell! 🙂
Thank you for always being gracious with your bookaways and contests! You make being a reader such a delight knowing that an author you've come to love, respects her readers as much as they respect her! It's a lovely heart-warming circle you've created and I can only thank you for it! 🙂
You are a new writer to me! I will definitely be getting some of your books! Very nice!!
Love at Any Cost sounds like such a great book and I would love the opportunity to have a signed copy of it 🙂
Your book looks excellent. I would hate to be in that person's shoes.
Tammy
This is so much fun! I really look forward to reading these novels!
I would love to enter your giveaway. I cannot enter through the Rafflecopter posted on the page, but thank you for the opportunity. Love your books!!
Barbara
barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)com
I can't wait to read some more of your books. I'm such a sucker for a beautiful Godly romance, and you provide such inspiring characters
I am enjoying this scavenger hunt and cant wait to start reading all these great books 🙂
Definitely like to win this book!
I love this scavenger hunt!
I would really enjoy getting your book, Julie. I can't wait to read it!
Love all of Julie Lessman's books!
This is the third time I've participated in this hunt. Though I've yet to "win", there have been prizes in each new author and book I've discovered as a result of the hunt.
Hey, BARBARA, it is, isn't it!! GOOD LUCK!!
HEY, DEE … THANK YOU, you sweet thing! Keep in mind that if you post a good review on Amazon before 5/31, you can be entered in my newsletter contest to have a character named after you in the next book. 🙂
JILL F. … SO glad you are having fun … the authors are too!! GOOD LUCK!!
SHANTELLE … Deb's book DOES sound interesting, doesn't it?? And I would love to have you enter, girl, so make sure you click the various components in the Rafflecopter box, okay?
NATALIE … thank you for your interest in my books and if you want to see if you would like my style, be sure to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? Here's the link: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/ for you to cut and paste. 🙂
JULES!!! SOOOO fun to see you here, my friend — you always put a smile on my face!! And it IS fun checking out all the authors, isn't it?? Good luck!!
LAURIN … yes, it is, and the person to thank is our illustrious leader, Lisa Bergren, which if you haven't read her books, you NEED TO because she is SOOOO good!!
MARISA … come on, sweetie … have faith and hope because there are TONS of giveaways, and I am praying RIGHT NOW that you win something, so GOOD LUCK!!
BETHANY N. WALLACE … Deb Raney is a GREAT author, and you will really enjoy her. And I am hoping you will enjoy my books too, but to make sure, I always suggest readers check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website to see if you like my "Passion with a Purpose" style of writing because I have posted all of my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes there, okay? Here's the link: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/ for you to cut and paste. 🙂
MEGAN … I'm SO glad the snippet enticed you, and I would LOVE to send you a signed copy, so GOOD LUCK!!
HEY, KRISTI A. … Thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! To enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MICHELLE DELP … LOL … I agree, free books ROCK!! Good luck!!
LOL, BETH MACKINNEY … I totally agree with you on that — Deb is sooo YOUNG and gorgeous, isn't she??
KALI POWELL … sooooo glad you are having fun and here's to a win, girl!!
KAY, thank YOU for taking the time to visit each site and really read about each author. These are some of the BEST the Christian market has to offer, so it's great to get to know them and their genre. We appreciate your time and wish you a WIN!!
KATHRYN … trust me, we can't wait for you to read our books either, so GOOD LUCK!!
CARISSA … thanks, sweetie, and here's to a win!!
ABBY C. … you are MORE than welcome, sweetie, and GOOD LUCK in the contest. 🙂
KATE … thanks, sweetie, and if you have never read my books before, I strongly encourage you to read check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website where I have posted my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes for each book, okay? Here's the link to cut and paste and GOOD LUCK!!: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/ for you to cut and paste. 🙂
Hugs,
Julie
I love Christian fiction. So excites, my first scanger hunt.
I recently won a copy of Love at Any Cost and cannot wait to read it!
This is fun 🙂
Thank you. I'm having a good time checking out new authors (to me).
I HAVE LEFT A COMMENT — ENTER ME IN THE RANDOM DRAWINGS FOR LOVE AT ANY COST
this is such great fun! Love to win.
Blessings
joeym11@frontier.com
You give a new face to the old & boring historical novels. I had given up on the same old same OLD, but you may just have changed my mind!
I love the Scavenger Hunt. I did it last year and learned about so many amazing authors. I'm looking forward to getting to know more this year 🙂
I would love to read Any and All your books. Thank you for having such a great giveaway!
I recently read and enjoyed A Hope Undaunted. I can't wait to read your new book.
I am enjoying this scavenger hunt very much! I would love to read your book and would like to enter to win. I need to share your name with our church librarian. Thanks for hosting.
I am enjoying this scavenger hunt very much! I would love to read your book and would like to enter to win. I need to share your name with our church librarian. Thanks for hosting.
I am enjoying this scavenger hunt very much! I would love to read your book and would like to enter to win. I need to share your name with our church librarian. Thanks for hosting.
Julie I love the cover of this book and especially the video, but I am never one to have the most points. just wanted to comment. I do hope to get this book at some time.
MAXIE Anderson
My "books-to-read" list is swiftly growing – would love to read Deborah's book & win a copy of yours, Julie! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
bonnieroof60@yahoo.com
Would love your new book! Thanks for the hunt and giveaway, they're great! (:
Would absolutely love to win! What a great idea this is and for promoting your writing! Thanks so much for doing this.
Such a generous giveaway thank you. Truly appreciated.
This scavenger hunt is a lot of fun!! I am enjoying learning about a lot of new authors.
Thanks so much for joining in on the scavenger hunt! This has been my first time doing this, and it's been SO much fun!! And I'm adding a lot of new authors/books to my summer reading list!!
Thank you so much for participating in the Scavenger Hunt. I love to read, and this is a wonderful way for me to learn of new books and authors. The possibilities of winning prizes is an added bonus 🙂 Thanks
I would like to enter. I'd love to read the book and I like the Scavenger Hunt.
Really looking forward to reading your new book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Would love to win "Love at Any Cost".
I love your pinterest boards! I think that is a neat way for readers to visualize your characters.
Thanks, Julie! What a fun scavenger hunt!
This looks like an intriguing read. It's going on my to-read list 🙂
Enjoy your books, but I am not an author, just a reader!
I absolutely love your books and would like to enter for a chance to win. God bless!
Hi! I'd like to enter the contest!
What a great idea….using a virtual bulletin board to creat you people, scene, etc.
Thanks for sharing the idea!
I am having so much fun on this scavenger hunt, plus finding lots of books I would like to read. (More added to the TBR pile) Love at Any Cost sounds like a great read.
Thanks for being part of this contest!
Skeeter
This book looks great. I would love to read it.
I know you can't judge a book by its cover, but I have to say 'Love At Any Cost' is an exquisite and compelling jacket that really draws me in. I look forward to reading this, hope to maybe have it in time for my next camping trip!
Please enter me in the drawing! Love at Any Cost looks like a great book.
Thank you for doing this giveaway and for being part of this scavenger hunt. This is the first time I've done it, and I'm really enjoying it!
I'm not entering the extra giveaways on every website but I HAVE to try to enter the ones for your books since yours are a favorite of mine! If I fail to win I may have to ask for only a few specific books for Christmas next year – yours! 😀
~ CTF Devourer
Would sure like book. Already downloaded free book according to Amazon so will be reading soon on my Kindle
Loving this scavenger hunt and excited to find so many Christian authors I didn't know about.
Wow this sounds very intriguing!! I loved the excerpt I read; it makes you want to just pick up the book and learn more about Caitlyn and what she thinks of everything.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway. The books and prizes sound wonderful!
I am very excited about this scavenger hunt!!! I'm finding so many great new Christian authors!!!
This book has me wanting to read it!
Yay for new authors I have never heard of before! I sure am enjoying this scavenger hunt.
Thanks for the opportunity to find more great fiction! Both books here sound great. Now if you could also give away more "free reading time" so I could get to them all:)
I can't wait to start your newest series, whether I win a copy or go out and get my own! 😉 Thanks for the opportunity!
Thanks
TAMMY REDD … thank you SO much, my friend, and I'm hoping I can send you a signed copy of one in this contest, so GOOD LUCK!!
JOLEEN GRAUMANN … LOL … precisely!! 😉 Sooo glad you are enjoying LAAC and if you finish it before May 31, if you post a good review on Amazon and let me know, I will enter you in my random drawing newsletter contest to have a character named after you in my next book, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
TONJA S. … I am SO thrilled you are enjoying the hunt, and here's hoping it nets you a win!! GOOD LUCK!!
KD BROWN … good girl!! "Fun" is what this hunt is all about, so GOOD LUCK!!
BETH RUMBAUGH … thank you SO much for downloading AHU and even though I am a DIE-HARD romance writer, I do incorporate some mystery/surprises in each of my books, some big enough to blow you away, so hopefully I can surprise you a little, eh? 😉
EMILY RACHELLE … LOL!! I hope you do come back and read some of the pages, Em, because there's some reallllllly great things going on, girl, so don't miss out!! And you do know you have to leave a comment, yes, to be entered in my bonus giveaway, but you also have to click on that box in the Rafflecopter box above, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MONICA H. … thanks SO much, sweetie, appreciate that! And guess what?? Right now, the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
ELIZABETH DENT … thanks, sweetie, and like I told Monica up above, you don't have to wait to read one of my books — you can download A Hope Undaunted for FREE right now at the link I gave Monica above, okay? GOOD LUCK and HAPPY READING!!
JALYNN PATTERSON … consider yourself entered, sweetie … uh, that is if you clicked on the appropriate box in the Rafflecopter box above, I hope!!
JUNE … thanks, girl, And trust me, I can't wait for you to read one of them, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
SARAH FRANCIS … Trust me, girl I would "LOVE" for you to win it or one of my other books, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
KANDRA … LOL … "scorching," eh? Well guess what? This new series is toned down a wee bit, but there's still some pretty warm romance, so GOOD LUCK!!
BRITTNEY … thanks, girl, appreciate that and here's to a win!!
GILDA WEISSKOPF … Bless you, girl, I am thrilled to be on your TBR list and I hope you take advantage of the FREE DOWNLOAD going on right now on the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
CASSIE … good girl!! There are TONS of great authors to enjoy, so you can't go wrong. 🙂
CAROL EDWARDS … thanks, sweetie, and good luck!!
AMY SMITH … I hope you win, too, girl, so GOOD LUCK!! And keep in mind you don't have to "wait" to read my books because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is now available for FREE DOWNLOAD, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A906
BECKY!!! "Author of the week"??? YAY!!! Hope you enjoy both of them and if you do, keep in mind I have a newsletter contest going on till May 31st where even one good review posted on Amazon enters you in a random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book, so let me know if you do that, okay?
KARLA … LOL, yes it is, isn't it?? And win-win for everybody!! 😉
RACHEL, thank you SO much, my friend, for your kind words! Readers like you are a "real treasure" as well, so GOOD LUCK!!
SHARON JORDAN … All of Deb's books are wonderful, so I hope you get a chance to read them all.
LOL, JUSTINA … you are TOO cute, and I'll bet you'd look cute in any hat you would wear, sweetie. 🙂 GOOD LUCK in the contest!!
Hugs,
Julie
ABBY C. … you are more than welcome, sweetie … GOOD LUCK!!
KATE … I'm excited too, girl, so here's to a win!!
DEB KASTNER … these hunts are a real blast for both readers and authors, so thanks for joining in and GOOD LUCK!!
HEATHER N. … I'm a real visual person, too, so I love Deb's Pinterest page, but just wait to you read her books — even better!!
CHELSEA … I'm glad you've heard of my books, but I will warn you that my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means my books are more passionate — both romantically and spiritually — than most romance novels in the CBA, so if you want to see if you would like my style, be sure to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? Here's the link: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/ for you to cut and paste. 🙂
TERESA!!!!! This makes my day, seeing you here, my sweet friend — you ALWAYS put a smile on my face, you know that?? GOOD LUCK in the contest, girl — hope you win a BUNDLE of good things!!
BETTI … LOL, me too!! 😉 Good luck!!
Hugs,
Julie
Julie, thank you for your generous offer.
Can't wait to read your books!
Your books sound very good. Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt. it adds a personal touch for your fans (new and old).
Now I have more books to read on my list. This is one list I am always glad never ends.
I can't wait to read Love at Any Cost! <3
Julie, I love your work. "Love at any Cost" sounds like it is going to be one of my favorites. I pray God continues to bless you and your family and all those that are touched by your books.
SARAH K … BLESS YOU, girl, for having the first two books of WOC in your TBR list … hope you enjoy them!! And good luck in this contest too! 🙂
CORT … thanks for entering, sweetie, and here's to a win!
RANDA … these hunts are a lot of fun, aren't they?? Especially if you win, so GOOD LUCK!!
RHONDA … Consider yourself entered, girl … as long as you clicked the "comment" button in the Rafflecopter box above, so make sure you do, okay?
BETH GILLIHAN … BLESS YOU, you sweet thing!! I would LOVE to send you a signed copy of LAAC, so GOOD LUCK!!
KAY … Consider yourself entered, girl … as long as you clicked the "comment" button in the Rafflecopter box above, so make sure you do, okay?
KATHRYN … I'm glad, sweetie … hope you win!!
KATIE VOSS … thanks SO much, my friend, and I hope you win too!! GOOD LUCK!!
JAN … no worries, sweetie, you don't need to be an author to win … that's just my silly comment program that says "author," which means "author of the comment."
PAM K!!!! Soooo good to see you, sweetie, and can't wait to hear what you think of LAAC, good or bad, okay?? GOOD LUCK!!
LORI … me too!! Hope you win!! 🙂
DEBORA WILDER … soooo glad you joined in because they are SO much fun and the chances of winning are not all that bad since 31 authors are offering bonus prizes along with the two big prizes, so GOOD LUCK!!
STEPHANIE C. … You know, it really is, Steph, when you consider all the prizes being given away. Hope you win one!!
GLENN … thank you for the blessing and I'm glad to be a part of it too! 🙂
CASSANDRA McCANN … thank you kindly and GOOD LUCK!!
MICHELLE CORNING … sooooo glad you are enjoying yourself, sweetie, and here's hoping you pull out a win!!
CINDY WOOLARD … thank you SO much, my friend, and I hope you like what's in the inside too!! It's got 70 5-star reviews on Amazon right now, so hopefully you will think it's 5-star too!! GOOD LUCK!!
BETHANY KACZMAREK … LOL … no, I don't kid about stuff like that. When I like somebody or something, I gush, and Deb is SO gush-worthy!! 🙂
SALYNA!!!! SOOOOOO good to see you here, my friend, and I would LOVE to send you a signed copy of LAAC, so you go, girl!! 🙂
NAT … LOL … so you're a natural born "hopper," eh? Well, then this is THE weekend for you, isn't it?? And I sure hope you win to add to your fun, so GOOD LUCK!!
ROSE MILLIGAN …… I'm SOOO very glad you've heard good things about my books, but I will warn you that my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means my books are more passionate — both romantically and spiritually — than most romance novels in the CBA. So if you want to see if you would like my style, Nat, you might want to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? Here's the link for you to cut and paste and GOOD LUCK!!: http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/
KRIS … my pleasure, and I sure hope you win — GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Julie
I love these scavenger Hunts! I love learning about new authors…my reading list always grow at this time. 🙂
This scavenger hunt is fun. I am a very big fan of all inspiration, Christian fiction. Thank you for the chance to win.
MM … they do, don't they?? Thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! Keep in mind that to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
LORAINE NUNLEY … Yep, those TBR lists are gonna definitely climb after this weekend, eh? Here's hoping you can pull out a win!! 🙂
TINA MEEKER … well, we've got some great ones lined up, girl, so GOOD LUCK!!
RENEE COSTNER … LOL … yes, ma'am, you will for sure!! GOOD LUCK!!
MICHELLE L. … And I would "love" for you to win one too, Michelle, so here's to a win!!
ANGEL … hopefully you will get the chance, girl, if Rafflecopter pulls your name from the hat, so GOOD LUCK!!
HAYDEN … Consider yourself "entered" if you have clicked on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
ANGI!!!!!!! Big smile here, seeing one of my FAVORITE people!! Thanks for coming by to cheer me on and I hope you clean up in this contest, my friend!! 🙂
LAURIE … I sure hope so, sweetie, but to make sure I hope you consider checking out the EXCERPTS section of my website at the link below to read samples of my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes for each of my books. This will give you a good idea of my style of "passion with a purpose" writing. Here's the link to copy and paste, then GOOD LUCK!!
http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/
KRIS MORGAN … you're welcome, sweetie — GOOD LUCK!!
WANDA BAREFOOT … oh, good, girl — I hope you win it then, and I hope you like it too!! By the way — LOVE your name!! 😉
MICHELLE KINSLEY … Thanks for your interest in my books, girl and keep in mind that to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, so be sure to do that okay? GOOD LUCK!!
LINDA … me too … sooooooo much fun for both readers and authors alike!!
MARIE FERLAND … glad you are having a good time and I'd love to send you a signed book, so GOOD LUCK!!!
MELISSA … are you kidding??? You bet it's open to Australia because some of my FAVORITE readers friends live Down Under, so I would NEVER leave them out, so GOOD LUCK!!
ELLE … oh, summer reading lists are SO much fun, aren't they? Especially on vacation, so hope you win some good ones!!
JENNIFER … It is, isn't it, Jen?? Seems less promotional that way and connects the authors much more too, getting to know other authors. 🙂 And thank you for reading my books, my friend … hope I get to send you a signed copy of my new one, so GOOD LUCK!!
CAITLIN O. … thank you, my friend, SO appreciate your interest. And my tagline is "Passion With a Purpose," so if you would like to read my favorite romantic scene from Love at Any Cost, you can on my EXCERPTS page of my website, so I hope you'll check it out. Keep in mind when you do that the hero is NOT a Christian, but he definitely grows and comes to Christ before the end of the book, okay?
GLENDA ALEXANDER … Oh, I hope so too, Glenda, because I would LOVE to send you a spiral copy of ALITW or put you on the list for my next book, so GOOD LUCK, sweetie!!
POLLY SCHNEIDER … Sooooo glad you discovered it, my friend, because it really is a WONDERFUL way to connect readers with authors. 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!
JENNY … thanks, sweetie … here's hoping I can send you a signed copy of LAAC, so GOOD LUCK!!
JANINE DILLARD … I do too, girl, because it is a great way to mingle and mix and learn about new authors. 🙂
MICHELLE C. Thanks for your interest in my bonus giveaway! Keep in mind that to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Julie
Thank You for this Opportunity! I look forward to getting to know you and your work better!
Aw, JORIE … you did it again … brought tears to my eyes and a HUGE smile too!! I laughed out loud when I saw the size of your post because so many people just dash through and leave a one-liner, but not my Jorie!! I am SO sorry you were sick and hoping you are over that nasty virus. And it's easy to be "gracious" to readers such as yourself, who give SO much of yourself to authors you enjoy. BLESS YOU for that and HERE'S TO A WIN so I can send you a signed copy of ALITW!!!
JANA … thank you SO much, my friend! Hopefully the excerpt you read on the prior post convinced you to give my "Passion with a Purpose" style of writing a shot, and if not, you should also check out my EXCERPTS page to make sure, okay? And if you do, you get 3 extra points in the contest, so GOOD LUCK!!
KRISTIN … thank you very much, and trust me, I would "love the opportunity" to send you one, so here's to a win!!
TAMMY … thanks, girl, although I'm not sure which person's shoes you are referring too — Logan's in my excerpt from Love at Any Cost on the prior blog or Deb's book where the hubby is missing his wife, but either way, tight shoes in both directions!! 😉
JENNY … LOL … not as much as we look forward to HAVING you read them, girl, so GOOD LUCK!!
BARBARA … oh, bummer, girl, because the Rafflecopter is the only way to enter and all you have to do is click on the "I left a comment" box up in the Rafflecopter box, so I hope you do that because I'd love to see you win. 🙂
BETSY … oh, me, too, Bets … two things that I have a great passion for are God and romance, so when I get to put them together — LOOK OUT!!! 😉
CHARLIE K … well, you sure can't go wrong, my friend, because there are TONS of fabulous authors in this hunt, so I hope you get to find out with a win!!
SD WOMACK … LOL … "DEFINITELY" want you to, so GOOD LUCK!!
HEATHER … and this scavenger hunt "loves" you too, girl, so I hope it shows with some tangible love (like an iPad or free book!!).
JoELLE RAU … BLESS YOU, girl, soooooo appreciate your support and I hope you pull out a win!!
LAURA V. … oh, bummer, girl, maybe this is your year??? Saying one for you RIGHT NOW that you win something, okay?? Good luck!!
JOY GIBSON … YAY, your first hunt!! But hopefully not your last, especially if you win, so you go, girl!!
KELSEY … WHOO-HOO, KELS, soooooo happy to hear that, sweetie, so if you win in my contest, I will be happy to give you any of my other books instead, okay? 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!
LOL, MARISA … it is, isn't it?? 😉
JANET BARNES … you are MORE than welcome, my friend, and keep in mind that to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
JOEYM11 … Soooooo glad you put your e-mail in there, girl, because my goofy comment program on this website fools people into thinking they have to my name or DEb's in the "author" tab for a comment, which isn't true, so at least now I have your name in case you win — YAY!!
CARI BAISLEY … WOW, what a really nice thing to say, my friend, and I do hope you give me a chance and if you like my books, then I can then direct you to other historical authors who I absolutely LOVE myself, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
LYNN … I know, believe it or not, we authors also get to know other authors we would like to read, so it's win-win all around … ESPECIALLY if you pull out a win, eh?? GOOD LUCK!!
HELEN MORELI-BAILEY … LOL … that's what I like, a gal who goes all in!! 😉 Trust me, I would like you to read "any or all" of my books too, so here's to a win!!
ELIZABETH … thank you SO much for reading AHU and keep in mind I have a newsletter contest going on till May 31st where even one good review posted on Amazon enters you in a random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book, so let me know if you do that, okay?
SHARON C … thank you, my friend, for your willingness to share my name with your church librarian, but I will warn you you that my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means my books are more passionate — both romantically and spiritually — than most romance novels in the CBA, so if you want to see if you would like my style, be sure to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? Here's the link for you to cut and paste and GOOD LUCK!! 🙂 http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/
HUGS,
Julie
Thanks for the great read Julie!!! I'd love to get my hands on more of your books!!! 😛 Hope you have a blessed day!!
I have several of your books on my kindle. I love the cover for this new one. Thanks for the opportunity to win and for participating in this scavenger hunt!
I love the idea of posting images. I have a few, but now I think I'll expand it to make a whole board. Great idea!
I saw the "A Vow To Cherish" movie years ago. Can't wait to read other books. I can tell I won't get much done other than reading this summer
MAXIE!!! Thanks, my friend, but don't worry about having the most points because that's just for my top prize for my bonus giveaway … the other two random drawings for Love at Any Cost are just that — random drawings where even 1 pt. can win, so as long as you click on the "I left a comment" box of the Rafflecopter box above, you're in, girl, and GOOD LUCK!!
BONNIE!!! Would LOVE for you to win a copy of mine too, my friend, so GOOD LUCK in this contest and the big one too. 🙂
ELIZABETH … you're welcome, sweetie, and here's to a win!!
SARA GRIVAS … I agree, Sara … it IS a great idea for both readers and authors alike, so I hope you are having fun and meeting new authors. Here's hoping you pull out a win!!
MARY PRESTON … And I "truly appreciate" your comment and interest in my books, girl, so here's to a win!!
KRYSTI … LOL, girl, cannot imagine how that summer reading list has swelled, but you can never get too much of a good thing, especially when you're talking good books, eh? GOOD LUCK!!
SHANNON GILLETTE … you're more than welcome, girl, and fingers crossed on a win!!
CHARLOTTE … LOL … you're entered, sweetie, as long as you click on the "I left a comment" box of the Rafflecopter box above, so you go, girl!! 🙂
AMANDA TRUMBULL … You are more than welcome, Amanda, and I'm looking forward to you reading my books too, so GOOD LUCK!!
GINGER … Trust me, my friend, I would "love" for you to win LAAC too, so here's hoping this nets you a win!!
BECKY … Deb's Pinterest boards are WAY cool, aren't they?? Makes me wish I had one. 🙁
MELISSA BATTLES … Hey, girl, you are SO welcome and it is fun, isn't it?? And even MORE fun if you win, so GOOD LUCK!!
ANGELA D. MEYER … Bless you, girl, because Deb's work does NOT disappoint, and I hope mine doesn't either, so GOOD LUCK!!
REBECCA BOOTH … LOL … you don't have to be an author to enter, my friend, that's just my comment program's goofy way of asking the commenter's name, which doesn't make sense, I know. READERS are JUST what we want, girl, so GOOD LUCK!!
ADELINE PETROSS … thank you SO much, my friend, and I sure hope I get to send you a signed copy, so GOOD LUCK!!
DANICA … you're entered, sweetie, as long as you click on the "I left a comment" box of the Rafflecopter box above, so you go, girl!! 🙂
SKEETER … thanks, girl, and I'm glad you are having fun. Now if you win??? Even MORE fun, right??
CHAR … well, hopefully you'll get to if Rafflecopter draws your name, so GOOD LUCK!!
A. IBE … thank you SO much, my friend, and I sure hope I get to send you a signed copy, so here's to a win!!
SARAH … your first time here, eh? Well, hopefully not your last, girl, especially if you pull out a win, eh? Good luck!!
CTF DEVOURER … LOL, girl, thank you SO much … that blesses me!! And I would like nothing better than to send you a signed copy, so you go, girl!! 🙂
JEANNE … Amen to that, girl, me too!! This is the biggest and best Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt out there, so I'm glad you are enjoying it and hope you pull out a win!!
Hugs,
Julie
Thank you for being one of the hosts for this scavenger hunt. Your book looks wonderful, I look forward to reading it.
Love the way you write, Julie. Thanks for doing this drawing. 🙂
I look forward to reading your newest books! Thanks for doing the scavenger hunt!
Thanks for the post!
I LOVE your books hope to win one if not I will still purchase your books! God Bless
What fun! I'm so glad you're participating in this scavenger hunt and thank-you for hosting such a generous giveaway.
YAY JuliE!
glad to find you in the hunt !!
and congrats on your newest release 🙂 every cont'd success ((0)) hugs!!
really looking forward to the rest of this scavenger hunting – thx for participating!!
My comment would have to be ,"pick me!! pick me!!!" <3 I am excited about all these Authors getting together and creating a fun environment that is based on something GOOD! We need more of these scavenger hunts =D
Looking forward to reading your book…I am all about romance and fun!
Hey, I'm not sure if my comment yesterday went through so I am here again just to say 'hey' and thanks for holding this contest!
This is my first scavenger hunt and am loving it! My tbr list is going to be mile long at the end of this! I'm on the waiting list for Love…Cost at my library but am #27…I'll be waiting forever it seems but I'm sure it'll be worth the wait 😉
I'm enjoying this scavenger hunt!
That book is going on my to read list! It sounds really good. And this is the second time in the last couple days I've heard someone mention scrivener–I need to check that out.
Julie, I would LOVE to win this book. I think your characters sound different than in other books I have read before. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am loving this scavenger hunt! Loved it last year, loving it again this year! 😀 Thanks for letting me be a part of this!
~Sarah
My mom loved "A Vow to Cherish" as well. I have yet to jump on the pintrest "bandwagon" but it's things like this in which I'm tempted to … that's a clever idea, Mrs. Raney!
P.S. — Ms. Julie, "Love at Any Cost" was SO wonderful! I had to keep myself from reading it until after finals but it was worth it. I absolutely enjoyed it! Kept me reading five hours straight until nearly two in the morning. =) It didn't "feel" longer or shorter than your previous books at all –the story arc was resolved nicely, not rushed. However, I'm sure I'm not the only reader who wouldn't mind an extra hundred pages if you were so inclined. 😉
Thanks for participating
Julie I just loved Love at Any Cost and look forward to book 2!
I am so loving this year's blog hop. It was this same blog last year that introduced me to a variety of wonderful authors, and this year is living up to that expectation and more. I have been subscribed to your newsletter for a while and look forward to your posts in my email weekly. Bless you for all you do!
thanks for the chance to win your book! This scavenger hunt is fun!
I am so excited to be following all the steps in this scavenger hunt. I have already won, even if I do not "win". Just learning about all these authors that are new to me is thrilling!! Cannot wait to get started reading:)
Julie, I love the way you throw a party. Have your book and can't wait to dive into it!
This scavenger hunt is so much fun! I am meeting lots of new friends and authors.
Regardless of their history, it sounds like she at least has her priorities straight if he's not a Christian. 🙂
Thank you for the opportunity. I would love to have a copy of Love at Any Cost.
I am new to your books but I really liked the one I read and will be reading more in the near future. 🙂
This scavenger hunt is fun, I'm designing my mom's website for her book due out in June, and I just love your website! http://www.mariewellscoutu.com/
Loved checking out your Pinterest board. How fun would it be to have it linked in the back of the novel! 🙂 I'm hoping to read this sometime for sure. 🙂
Such a fan of your books!
Thank you for participating in the Scavenger Hunt!! I'd love to enter the contest.
thanks for joining the hunt…I'd love to win!
I love this hunt and learning about all the authors and books!
I would love to enter and read your books. I looovvve the covers. 🙂
I love this scavenger hunt idea – getting to know some new authors – love to read, and would love to win these prizes! 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway!
i look forward to reading this new book!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Julie, you are one of my favorites authors!!! Thanks so much for joining this giveaway, and I'd love to have a chance to win!
I'm loving this hunt and hoping I make it all the way through. Would love to read one of your books!
I just love these scavenger hunts! This is my second time doing it. I can't wait to read your book Julie!!
Can't wait to start reading your books!
I am excited! Thank you!
Excited to read this book. It is going on my summer reading list. Thank you!
"Love at any cost" looks like an interesting read! I'd love to win a copy (or a gift card so I can buy a copy). 🙂
I would love to win this, thanks for being a part of this!
ischu9@aol.com
I just discovered your books a couple of months ago, Julie, and I love how passionate you are about God and what you write! I'd love to enter to win a copy of your book! God bless you as you continue to seek to honor Him!
Love, love, love your books and sweet spirit, Julie !
I've heard great things about Love at any Cost! Thanks for the chance to win. Loving this scavenger hunt; so fun!
I have enjoyed learning about you and your books. I wrote you name down to find you at my library and CBD.
I would like to enter the giveaway .
I love your books! Oh and I am not a Twitter person :-/
I would love to be entered in the contest. Thanks for hosting the Scavenger Hunt!
Thank you for being part of the scavenger hunt 🙂 Winning would be nice, but learning about new-to-me authors is even more important! Blessings!
I am enjoying meeting all these authors and would like to enter the contest.
Looking forward to readung
JAYNIE … thank YOU for being one of the participants, my friend, and GOOD LUCK in the contest. 🙂
JEN CVELBAR … Thank you SOOO much, Jen, and I love doing these giveaways because I get to meet so many great people, ESPECIALLY fab reader friends like you!! Here's to a win!!
JOANNA STRICKER … I look forward to you reading them too, sweetie, and here's hoping it starts here with a win!! 🙂
J. CROWE … You are more than welcome, and here's to a win!!
LITANY … aren't you just the SWEETEST thing!! Thank you SO much for your kind comment and for being willing to purchase my books if you don't win. That blesses me because it's readers like you that even allow authors like me to be able to write, so THANK YOU!! AND … it's readers like you that I'd love to send a signed copy to as part of a win, so GOOD LUCK, my friend. 🙂 And, P.S. … LOVE your name!!!
GEORGINA … me, too, sweetie, and thank YOU for participating too!! 🙂
eHOPE … thanks for the enthusiasm and the hugs, my friend, and I hope you are blessed with a win in this hunt, so GOOD LUCK!!
MELISSA M. BRASIL … yes, we do, Melissa, because anytime we can increase the chance of getting godly books into peoples' hands, that's a VERY good thing!! 🙂
SARAH YOUNG … oh, girl, if you are "all about romance and fun," then my books are definitely for you because I'm all about romance — both the romantic kind AND the spiritual kind. I guarantee you that I am one of the CBA authors who focuses on romance BIG TIME, and if you want proof, hop on over to the EXCERPTS tab of my website where I have posted my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes from each of my books because if THAT doesn't convince you, nothing will!! AND … reading the excerpts also earns you a point in the contest, so I hope you will check them out at the following link by copying and pasting into your URL, okay? http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/. GOOD LUCK!!
CALLIE … yep, your comment came through, sweetie, but better safe than sorry, I always say, so GOOD LUCK!! 🙂
KRISTEN … are you serious??? #27??? YOWZA, you will be waiting forever, girl, so I guess you need to win a copy, don't you!! It's been getting some pretty good reviews (70 5-star reviews so far, so I hope it's worth the wait, but GOOD LUCK in this contest so maybe you won't have to wait!!
LEIGH … yes, I hear Scrivener is great, according to my author friends on our group blog, Seekerville, so check it out.
LAUREL … Oh, girl, and I would "love" for you to win too, because you know what?? I happen to think my characters are different than a lot of other romances because they struggle with real passions in my books, much like what young women struggle with today with purity, etc. My tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," because my hope is to show young women today (and women, really) that application of God's precepts in their romantic relationships is key for blessing. I hope you will consider checking out the EXCERPTS tab of my website where I have posted my favorite romantic and spiritual scenes from each of my books AND reading the excerpts also earns you a point in the contest, so check them out at the following link by copying and pasting into your URL, okay? http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/. GOOD LUCK!!
SARAH … sooooo appreciate your diligence in participating each year, girl, and here's hoping this year nets you a win!!
LDK!!!!! OH, MAN, am I glad to hear you enjoyed LAAC, girl, because I've been getting some flack from young women about the stolen-kiss scene in the billiard room, with one gal (a die-hard reader friend of mine too!!) giving me a 1-star review on Amazon, saying she stopped reading after that scene and didn't finish the book. So I don't know if you have posted a review on Amazon for it yet, but if not, I hope you consider doing so to counter that 1-star review AND to be entered in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my newsletter contest that ends 5/31, okay? Just let me know if you do post one, and I'll enter you. GOOD LUCK, sweetie!!
BN100 … and right back at you, girl and GOOD LUCK!!
MEAGAN … thank you SO much, sweetie, and I'll tell you what I told LDK above and that is if you if you haven't posted a review on Amazon for it yet, I hope you will consider doing so to counter a 1-star reviewer who HATED the book because she felt it was too sensual AND if you do post a good review, you will be entered in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my newsletter contest that ends 5/31, okay? Just let me know if you do post one, and I'll enter you. GOOD LUCK, sweetie!!
Aw, SHAN … thank you SO much for subscribing to my newsletter and if you have read my books and never posted a review on any of them, I hope you will consider it so I can enter you in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my newsletter contest that ends 5/31, okay? Just let me know if you do post one and I will put your name in the hat. Good luck in this contest and hopefully the newsletter one too. 🙂
ALLISON JONES … it is, isn't it?? Both for readers and authors alike!!
ROBYN PILLOW … Oh, gosh, what a fun name if you have a blog, Robyn — "Pillow Talk"!! That was actually one of my favorite Doris Day movies too. 🙂 I am glad you are having fun and I do hope you win, girl, so GOOD LUCK!!
CARA!!! WOW … sooooo good to see you here, my friend … and this is some party, this whole shebang, isn't it?? Lots of fun for both readers and authors, for sure. I am SO looking forward to seeing you, your mom and Janna in Indy, so get ready for a big hug, okay? And GOOD LUCK in this contest too!!
TAMMY SOTELA … oh, me too, Tam, and it's a blast, isn't it??? 🙂
CYNDI W … Oh, yes, my friend, Caitlyn McClare (and the heroine, her niece Cassie McClare) BOTH have their priorities straight in this book, which eventually helps Logan to get his act together too before series end. 🙂
HELEN … you are more than welcome, my friend, and here's to a win!!
CHRYSTIANA … oh, YAY, I'm glad you had the chance to read one, girl, and I'm guessing it was A Hope Undaunted, which is now available for FREE DOWNLOAD? If not, then do pick that one up for free, okay, and HAPPY READING!!
MARIEWELLSCOUTU … WOW, your mom is one lucky duck to have a talented daughter who can design her website. And guess what? So am I because my hubby is an artist who designed my website AND the cover of my e-book A Light in the Window, which features my daughter as the model. So if YOU are a website designer as well, I am SUPER complimented by your kind comment and I thank you SO much!! Now, here's to a win, eh??
Hugs,
Julie
Hi Julie! It is ME, Again! I would love to receive an autographed book from you!
Hugs,
Janet
dowelljanet@hotmail.com
Someone who recommended this to me said that I should just skip all of the parts at the beginning and go straight to the clue. They clearly don't know me all that well. It's taken me an hour to get to this point, but it's totally worth it, I'm discovering so many great-sounding books! Here's another one I'll have to add to my TBR list!! 🙂
AUDRA … that would be fun, for sure!! Good luck in the contest!!
Hey, ASHLEY, thanks SO much for reading my books … hopefully I'll be able to send you a signed copy of my latest, so GOOD LUCK!!
MELODI … and thank YOU for participating too! And just a reminder, to enter, you have to leave a comment AND also have to click on that box in the Rafflecopter box above, saying you did leave a comment, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
ELIZA ELLIOTT … I'd love for you to win, too, sweetie, so GOOD LUCK!!
AMY … soooo glad you are enjoying the hunt and learning about other authors. Here's to a win so you can get your hands on a few new releases, okay?
DEBBIE KUNDARGI … Thanks, Deb, and if you like the covers of Deb Raney's book and mine, you are going to LOVE what's on the inside, guaranteed!! So here's to a win!!
CHERYL W. … well, girl, if you love to read, THIS is the place to be this weekend, isn't it?? Sure hope you walk away with a prize or two. 🙂
RACHEL K. … You are more than welcome, and thank YOU for participating!!
REBECCA … me, too, girl, because Deb Raney is one heck of an author!!
LAUREN … gosh, girl, thank you SO very much for your kind comment, and I would LOVE to send you a signed copy of LAAC, so GOOD LUCK!!
ANDREA WILLIAMS … Trust me, girl I would "LOVE" for you to read one of them, too, and guess what?? You can — FREE — because the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
MARISSA E.!!!! SO good to see you here, girl, and gosh, I hope you pull out a win because I would LOVE to send you a signed book, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MELISSA S. …. YAY … I can't wait either, girl, and guess what?? You don't have to wait because you can download for FREE the 4th book in my family saga, A Hope Undaunted, which is available for FREE DOWNLOAD right now, so here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Hope-Undaunted-Winds-Change-ebook/dp/B004A9063S/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
ADRIANNE SNYDER … I'm excited too, sweetie, and there's even MORE excitement ahead if you win, right?? 🙂
DeANN O'NEILL … Well, I think it's interesting and if you viewed the video (for which you will get 3 pt.s in the contest), I think you'll be even more interested. ESPECIALLY if you check out my favorite romantic scene from it on my EXCERPTS page of my website, for which you will ALSO accrue points, so GOOD LUCK!!
BECKY ISAAC … And I would "love" you to win, too, sweetie, so GOOD LUCK!!
SUSANNAH CHRISTOPHERSON … thank you SO much for reading my books, my friend, and for your kind comment and blessings. And I don't know if you have ever posted a review for any of my books, but if you have not, keep in mind I have a newsletter contest going on till May 31st where even one good review posted on Amazon enters you in a random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book, so let me know if you do that, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MERRY!!! Thanks SO much, you sweet thing, and I love, love, love reader friends like you who bless and encourage writers like me!! Here's hoping you pull out a win, my friend. 🙂
SHELLY … I am SO glad you've heard "great things" about LAAC and I hope YOU will be saying "great things" to others after you read it, girl, so here's to a win!!
BECKY B. … good job, sweetie, following up on potential authors with a sticky note — that's what I always do too. I hope you put both Deb's book and mine down because I know you will love Deb's and I hope you will love mine too. 🙂
AMY D. … consider yourself entered, sweetie … IF … you clicked on that box in the Rafflecopter box above that says you left a comment, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
ROBYN CONNORS … guess what?? I'm not really a Twitter person, either, but as an author, I'm almost forced to at least have my name out there on Twitter, so I do understand, trust me. Thank you SO much for reading my books and I don't know if you have ever posted a review for any of my books, but if you have not, keep in mind I have a newsletter contest going on till May 31st where even one good review posted on Amazon enters you in a random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book. So let me know if you do that, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MEAGAN WILLIFORD … you got it, girl, all entered as long as you clicked on that box in the Rafflecopter box above that says you left a comment, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
ANITA … I agree, my friend. Finding interesting and fun books that glorify God are not always easy to find, but you have definitely come to the right place, so GOOD LUCK!!
HUGS,
Julie
I would love to enter your contest. Thank you for being apart of this scavenger hunt and giveaway.
Thanks so much for the scavenger hunt!! It was fun and I am always looking for new author's!!!
Very excited to gain a new author Blossom! Loving me this scavenger hunt…what fun!
Oh, I am SO excited!!! This story looks exceptional! Thankyou so much for sharing and participating in this scavenger hunt! Boy, they should call it a treasure hunt instead!!!
I am really enjoying this Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt. I am discovering many new Christian fiction authors and being blessed at the same time! 🙂
I have read several of your books and am looking forward to this new one! I'm also looking forward to reading The Face of the Earth by Deborah Raney. Thanks for this giveaway.
My husband just returned from a business trip to San Francisco. I think the era of your novels portray a much better time for that city than what we see now. I would love to read your book. Thanks for sponsoring the give away and the scavenger hunt.
Claudia
I would love to start reading your Heart of San Francisco series!
I have never read any of your books, but you are now on my "To Read" list!
PAULA EMMONS … and trust me, girl, we authors are enjoying meeting great readers like you, so here's to a win. Just remember to enter you have to click on the "Leave a Comment" button of the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of the Scavenger Hunt Blog, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
MELINDA GODFREY … I'm looking forward to you reading Deb's book, too, and mine as well, so GOOD LUCK, sweetie. 🙂
JANET!!! I can't remember if I got back to you or not, but Vickie said everything is fine on her website and tons of people are doing okay there, so hopefully that will prove there's nothing amiss. And I would LOVE to send you a signed copy, girl, so GOOD LUCK!! 🙂
LAUREN … BLESS YOU, you sweet thing, and trust me, God will honor your diligence because "He honors those who honor Him," which you are definitely doing when you follow the hunt the way the authors have set it up. So here's hoping your sweet honesty nets you a win!! 🙂
SARAH STEWART … No, thank YOU, sweetie, for participating. I hope you come out of it with a win and LOTS of new names for your TBR!! 🙂
MELANIE HUTCHINSON!!! Thank you for signing up for my newsletter, sweetie, and you should have received an e-mail from me with either the actual newsletter or a link, so GOOD LUCK in any contests you enter, be it the hunt or the newsletter contest, okay? 🙂
MARY TULLILA … thanks for coming by and GOOD LUCK in the contest!!
LOL, CORALIE … you are TOO cute!! I agree, it is definitely a "treasure hunt," and I sure hope you win some treasure as well. 🙂
MANDY WATSON … soooo glad you joined in, girl, and it is a blessing for both readers and authors alike, so here's to a win!!
CLAUDIA … I think you're right, my friend, although there was a lot of political corruption during that time as well, right on up and past the 1906 earthquake, plus The Barbary Coast was called "Sin City" back then, so you will see some of that ugly history portrayed a wee bit in this series, but not too much since these are lighter, funnier books than my prior O'Connor family saga in Boston. 🙂 Good luck, Claudia, and I hope you enjoy my San Fran. better than the current one.
SHARON … well, hopefully we can accomodate you with a win, my friend, but if not, I invite you to check out my favorite romantic scene from that book on the EXCERPTS tab of my website, okay? GOOD LUCK!!
CHELSEA … thank you SO much, girl, for putting me on your TBR list! I always encourage anyone who has never read me before to check out the EXCERPTS tab of my website because my tagline is "Passion with a Purpose," which means my books are more passionate — both romantically and spiritually — than most romance novels in the CBA. So if you want to see if you would like my style, here's the link to copy and paste, okay? http://www.julielessman.com/excerpts/
Hugs,
Julie
I love that your story takes place in Missouri! Not too far from where I now live and where I grew up!
Love these contests and meeting new authors.
Am always looking for new authors ( or new to me)
Just discovered this author as part of the scavenger hunt. Looking forward to getting to know her through reading her books
I love the scavenger hunts. Even if you don't win you still hear about new authors you may like. Thanks!
Enter me please.
I would like this book. Looks very interesting. Thanks for the contest its a lot of fun.
It looks like there are so many great books to read! Can't wait!
Thanks for posting on your site that the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt was coming up again! I would have totally missed out on it if I hadn't seen your post last week. Also, thank you for the bonus giveaway! P.S. I'm currently reading "A Hope Undaunted" and I really like it!
Loved the video, the book sounds great!
The Scavenger Hunt has been a blast, thank you!
Would love to win!
Thanks for the chance!
I love scavenger hunts – and meeting lots of new authors! Thank you!
I love your books! 🙂
The scavenger hunt is great fun! Thank you for participating!
The book sounds awesome!
Love your books rose blackard @ gmail . com
Thank you for the giveaway! Love At Any Cost sounds like such a great story and I can't wait to read it. Also, thanks for taking part in the scavenger hunt. It's a lot of fun!
Hey, CHRISTY … where do you live in Missour … I live in St. Louis, and I think Deb may live in K.C.
CONNIE R. … it is fun finding new authors and even more fun winning one of their books, so GOOD LUCK!!
LYDIA THEABEAU … I am so glad you came by and you will LOVE Deb's books!!
ANDREA … these hunts are fun for both readers and authors alike, so it's definitely win-win (especially if you win!!). 🙂
ANNCAN2 …. consider yourself entered, sweetie, as long as you clicked on the "comment" button of the Rafflecopter box, okay? Good luck!!
ROBYN … thanks for coming by to enter, girl, and GOOD LUCK!!!
MANDY H … OH,there definitely are, my friend, so I hope you win one or two!!
G.!!! I am SO glad that you saw my promo for this, my friend, and totally blessed that you are reading AHU!! If you like it and post a review on Amazon before 5/31, let me know and I will enter you in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book, okay? 🙂
GLENDA!!! I thought that was you who left a comment and THANK YOU for taking a peek at the video — appreciate it and hope it helps net you a win!! 🙂
BRENDA … you are more than welcome, and GOOD LUCK!!
ANNETTE … this has been a lot of fun, hasn't? And even MORE fun if you win, so GOOD LUCK!!
LISA MADEIROS … thank you SOOO MUCH, Lisa, really appreciate your kind comment and hope I get to send you a signed book!! 🙂
BONNIE R.S. … no, thank YOU for participating, my friend, and hope it nets you a win!!
A.M. BOWEN … it does, doesn't it? Let's hope you find out first-hand, my friend!!
ROSE BLACKARD … thanks VERY much, Rose, for your kind comment and I sure hope it results in a win for you!! 🙂
BETHANY BALDWIN … you are more than welcome, girl, and thank you for your interest and participation. Hope it earns you a win!!
Hugs,
Julie
I have read some of your books in the past and really enjoyed them. Looking forward to reading more in the future. 🙂
I tried to enter the contest–but it said it was over! 🙁 there should be 30 minutes left?
Hey, CHRISTY … where do you live in Missouri … I live in St. Louis, and I think Deb may live in K.C.
CONNIE R. … it is fun finding new authors and even more fun winning one of their books, so GOOD LUCK!!
LYDIA THEABEAU … I am so glad you came by and you will LOVE Deb's books!!
ANDREA … these hunts are fun for both readers and authors alike, so it's definitely win-win (especially if you win!!). 🙂
ANNCAN2 …. consider yourself entered, sweetie, as long as you clicked on the "comment" button of the Rafflecopter box, okay? Good luck!!
ROBYN … thanks for coming by to enter, girl, and GOOD LUCK!!!
MANDY H … OH,there definitely are, my friend, so I hope you win one or two!!
G.!!! I am SO glad that you saw my promo for this, my friend, and totally blessed that you are reading AHU!! If you like it and post a review on Amazon before 5/31, let me know and I will enter you in my random drawing to have a character named after you in my next book, okay? 🙂
GLENDA!!! I thought that was you who left a comment and THANK YOU for taking a peek at the video — appreciate it and hope it helps net you a win!! 🙂
BRENDA … you are more than welcome, and GOOD LUCK!!
ANNETTE … this has been a lot of fun, hasn't? And even MORE fun if you win, so GOOD LUCK!!
LISA MADEIROS … thank you SOOO MUCH, Lisa, really appreciate your kind comment and hope I get to send you a signed book!! 🙂
BONNIE R.S. … no, thank YOU for participating, my friend, and hope it nets you a win!!
A.M. BOWEN … it does, doesn't it? Let's hope you find out first-hand, my friend!!
ROSE BLACKARD … thanks VERY much, Rose, for your kind comment and I sure hope it results in a win for you!! 🙂
BETHANY BALDWIN … you are more than welcome, girl, and thank you for your interest and participation. Hope it earns you a win!!
Thanks, STEHANIE, and did you know you can download the 4th book in the O'Connor saga FREE right now? Yep, A Hope Undaunted is available for free download on Amazon, B&N and CBD, so I hope you take advantage! 🙂
CHRISTIN … I am SO very sorry, sweetie, but the contest closed at midnight CST, so I apologize if there was any confusion. But if you contact me through my website and give me an e-mail by today, I will manually add you, okay?
Hugs,
Julie
Hugs,
Julie