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Triple Launch Event – $100 Amazon Gift Card Grand Prize

June 21, 2020 by Derinda Babcock

TRIPLE LAUNCH EVENT Come one, come all to our book launch extravaganza! With not one, not two, but THREE authors launching new books, a $100 AMAZON GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY, tasty treats, and an enthusiastic crowd, you’re sure to have a good time. Join us to get exclusive inside peeks into books you love, surprise giveaways, and one-on-one time with all three authors. Tuesday, June 23rd 8-10 PM EASTERN (7PM Central, 6PM Mountain, 5PM Pacific) Join this Facebook party from the comfort of your home. Click on the link to be taken to the group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/283538826162339 To be eligible …

You are invited to a MULTIAUTHOR Book Launch Party

November 7, 2019 by Derinda Babcock

Book lovers and those needing ideas for holiday gifts … you are invited to a multi-author book launch! What do three children’s picture books and one historical novel have in common? The authors and illustrators are joining together to celebrate the release of their books. When: Thursday evening, November 14th, 8 – 10 p.m. Eastern, 7 – 9, 6 – 8 Mountain, 5 – 7 Pacific Where: Facebook, from the comfort of your home How to join: go to the MULTIAUTHOR LAUNCH event page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2470021599950151 If you want to see what’s going on … go to the …

July: A Time to Remember

June 26, 2019 by Derinda Babcock

July: Remembering the Past What images do you think of when someone mentions July? Fireworks, family barbecues, and picnics in the park? What about the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) or Gettysburg (July 1 – 3, 1863)? The American Civil War battle known as The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in the fields surrounding the village of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and began July 1, 1863, and ended on July 3, 1863. In those three hot July days, more than 50,000 men were listed as killed, wounded, missing, or captured. When I began researching for my short story, “In A …

Colorado Treasure, Treasures of the Heart, Book 1

June 10, 2019 by Derinda Babcock

Colorado Treasure is now available for your reading pleasure! What treasure is worth dying for? Victoria Silverthorne needs answers. Nightmares of her parents’ deaths fifteen years earlier haunt Victoria’s dreams. During her search for clues, she discovers she has a paternal aunt and uncle in Denver who may be able to shed light on the mystery of her parents. Against the wishes of many, she travels from the safety of her life on the Texas Panhandle to Denver, and then on to the booming mining town of Silverton, Colorado, to find answers. Antonio “Tony” Morales fears for Victoria’s safety. Travel …

APRIL ADAMSON HOLTHAUS FINDS A “TREASURE”

June 1, 2018 by Derinda Babcock

APRIL ADAMSON HOLTHAUS: AN EVERYDAY PERSON WHO DISCOVERED A TREASURE A treasure more valuable than money … Remember the expressions, “Can’t see the trees for the forest?” What about “Familiarity breeds contempt?” When I search for topics interesting enough to encourage folks to read through a blog post, I sometimes forget the most fascinating subjects and people live “next door,” and though they are familiar to me, they are never contemptible. I first met my blog guest, April Adamson Holthaus, a couple of years ago when I spoke to the Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network group in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. When I heard how …