Lyn Asks the New Year Question

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New Year Question: Are you familiar with this scripture? (I bet you are!)

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version

I think the key here to the peace we all crave is “with thanksgiving.” So let’s start the new year by expressing what we are thankful for.

I  know that that list would begin with the free gift of salvation through Christ and every good gift comes from God. So please what are the top three gifts God has given you? Don’t be afraid to be honest! Here’s one of the great gifts in my life. God has blessed me with several furry companions over the years who have been a true blessing.

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I know that that list could go on and on. So please share the top three blessings in your life. Leave a comment and be entered into a drawing for a free ebook.

Let’s all start our year with gratitude and in spite of all the bad news around us claim our peace in Christ.

2020 was a rough year and 2021 has given us much to worry about. So let’s prepare our minds and hearts for 2022 with gratitude for what is good in our lives.–Lyn

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Christian Fiction Round Robin!

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For the second time, I’m participating in Christian Fiction Christmas Round Robin,

 a FUN HOLIDAY game with 24 other authors. Here’s the scoop:

Join us on a scavenger hunt through several Christian fiction Christmas stories! Enter to win one of three amazing prizes! 

  • First place is $250 Amazon gift card, 

  • second place is $150 Amazon gift card,

  • third place is $100 Amazon gift card! 

  • Giveaway closes December 12, 2021, at 11:59 PM EST. By participating in this giveaway, I understand that will be added to each author’s email list. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time.

  • And it starts TODAY—NOW!

How it works:

Each author has posed a question from their book. You will find the answer in the LOOK INSIDE feature of their Christmas-themed book on Amazon.com.

(It’s that little Look Inside feature above the book cover on the Amazon page.)

My book is my holiday novella, Beneath Northern Lights, a romance with a mystery and a team of Alaskan huskies!

Two wounded souls, a puppy, Christmas coming, someone out to destroy a man’s dream~ Click here for more info.

So why not join the fun, discover new authors and new books and enjoy a holiday adventure! And perhaps be one of the lucky winners!

The author that you should go to next is Cathe Swanson. Here is her info:

Her Book title Always and Forever and here’s the link to click to see her book and start the adventure of this round robin.

Blog link: https://catheswanson.com/2021-christmas-scavenger-hunt/  

Here’s the link to input your replies for the prizes. Click here.

Hope you’ll enjoy this!—Lyn 

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Lyn Reviews Erle Stanley Gardner’s The Case of the Gilded Lily

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The Case of the Gilded Lily (Perry Mason, #50)The Case of the Gilded Lily by Erle Stanley Gardner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’m really enjoying these vintage mysteries about a courtroom expert Perry Mason written by a lawyer Erle Stanley Gardner. I’m happy that they are releasing these as ebooks now. I’ve long been a fan of Perry Mason and am happy to say this continues. In this case, I had to skim past the first few chapters because I just can’t put up with people (like the “future” defendant in this case) who lets himself get in over his head in a situation.

This continues even after his loyal secretary drags him to Perry Mason’s office. A few times–I along with Perry–was ready to “bean” the guy over the head (whatever that means!) Anyway as usual Perry outsmarts not only the DA but also the culprit AND his own client and solves it all and brings it off with flair. Perry in his summation to Della smooths over one character’s motives which I clearly saw from early chapters, but that’s okay. Perry is always a gentleman!

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PS: My holiday novella BENEATH NORTHERN LIGHTS is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time. Click here for more info.-Happy Holiday Season!–Lyn

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Do You Like Fruitcake? Want to win a free ebook?

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Did I get your attention with that title? (Imagine me grinning at you.)

What I really want to ask you was–

IN THE MOOD FOR A CHRISTMAS BARGAIN?

And perhaps some sweet romance?

First of all three of my books, all of which are Christmas connected, are on sale for 99 cents for a LIMITED TIME!

Beneath Northern Lights, a Holiday Story

Loving Winter, Clean Romance Mystery novella

The first two are on sale through Dec 15th.

The Heart Hopes’s price goes up Monday, the 29th.

So if you’ve been waiting for a bargain or a few, don’t miss these!

ALSO MY GOOD WRITING FRIEND DONNA FASANO

has a Christmas novella on sale for 99 cents also. (Personally, I love her title! Makes me wonder what it means to the characters!)

Grown-Up Christmas List

by Donna Fasano

On sale for 99 cents Nov 1 – Dec 31

Blurb:

Running for her life, Dina Griffin wants only one thing this Christmas–to feel safe. Officer Gav Thomas is ready to protect and serve, but he never imagined he’d fall chin over toes in love.

Now back to fruitcake. I personally LOVE GOOD fruitcake. I love the pecans, the red and green cherries, the yellow citron. I especially love fruitcake that has almost NO cake in it–just all the goodies stuck together thickly.

To win a free copy of my Beneath Northern Lights, leave a comment and be entered into a drawing.–Lyn

BTW, does anybody know a good online place to buy a really good fruitcake??

 

 

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Lyn Asks the December Question

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3 Christmas novellas

GET READY–HERE IT COMES~~~

What’s your favorite holiday taste?

  1. eggnog
  2. pumpkin spice
  3. cranberry
  4. mincemeat
  5. chocolate
  6. peppermint
  7. Or something else—name it!

Please share your choice and how you like to imbibe or nibble that flavor. Do so and be entered into a random drawing to receive all three Christmas novellas. This prize will go to one commenter. Drawing will be November 30, 2021!–Lyn

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Lyn Shares a Fall Recipe!

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I LOVE MAKING SOUP in the fall and winter. It’s a real time saver for me. I make a huge pot and then I serve it for one supper (with extra cheese and crackers or bread) and then for as many lunches as it will last. My husband is not a man who enjoy cold sandwiches for lunch.?

I tried this last year for the first time because previously if I’d suggested to my husband that he would like butternut squash soup, I would have gotten the “LOOK.”
But he has learned to love roasted vegetables. He’s even eating cauliflower and asking for more! AMAZING! This is the man who only ate iceberg lettuce and raw carrots when we married.

Here is the recipe I started with but of course I can’t just follow a recipe. So read my “adjustments” in parentheses.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped  

1 stalk celery, chopped 

1 medium carrot, chopped 

2 medium potatoes, cubed (I deleted this since we’re low carb people)

1 medium butternut squash – peeled, seeded, and cubed (I avoided all this work but roasting it in the over for about an hour at 350 F so I only had to scoop out the MUCH MORE FLAVORFUL squash for the soup.)

1 32 fluid ounce container chicken stock  

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

(I added half and half just before serving and warmed it slightly–avoid high heat to avoid curdling OR use whole cream and no problem. I also added cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.)

Directions
Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot, and cook the onion, celery, carrot, potatoes, and squash 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Pour in enough of the chicken stock to cover vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
Step 2

Transfer the soup to a blender, and blend until smooth. Return to pot, and mix in any remaining stock to attain desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

The soup got rave reviews and I of course, doubled the recipe. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FALL RECIPE??–Lyn

 

 

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Lyn Reviews Jody Hedlund’s Luther and Katharina

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Luther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and RebellionLuther and Katharina: A Novel of Love and Rebellion by Jody Hedlund

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’ve been curious about the marriage of Martin Luther, a former monk, and Katarina, a former nun so when I saw this book and written by Jody, I downloaded it!
The story did not disappoint as far as getting the straight history about this unusual couple. The characterization of both spouses was excellent–strengths, flaws and fascinating people. I’ve always been impressed by a lowly monk taking on the most powerful man in the world at the time, the pope. And yet Luther’s strength come from his faith in God and the power of his own spirit. He suffered from many ailments that might have sidelined a less faith-filled or intense character. The history of the time was portrayed in all its horror. I think that most 21st century people have no idea what life was like 500+ years ago. Yet the same struggles such as trying to figure out who to marry and why and reconciling with parents who don’t understand the path a child has taken are the same. Well done, Ms. Hedlund.

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NOT ANOTHER COVER MODEL!

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Yes, I need help choosing one more cover model this year. This is for the book you helped me title recently. Here are three choices. Again, I’m looking for the image that catches your attention, the one that makes you want to know more about her and her story. I’m looking for an image that draws you to pick up the book (as if you were browsing in a bookstore–you remember those, don’t you?) Which cover model is evocative, makes you want to take a second look? So here they are:

Cover Model #1

#1

Cover Model #2

#2

Cover Model #3

#3

Do any of these stir an emotion? Make you stop and look? Thanks in advance for your help! I count on it.–Lyn

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Belong to Bookbub? A Great Giveaway!

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Bookbub Giveaway

Bookbub.com is a great service which sends out information about free and bargain ebooks (you choose what you like, such as mysteries or Christian romance) everyday. I use it to find books to read. And to promote my books. Click here iBookbub Giveawayf you’d like to find new authors and perhaps WIN A HUGE NUMBER OF INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE EBOOKS. Hope one of you wins!–Lyn

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