Marji Laine

I Love a Good Mystery!


2 Excitement Stirrers – Okay, 3!

I’m so excited! Yeah, the words of that song are running through my mind at the moment! Some GREAT things have been in the works for a while and they are all coming to a head TODAY! Woohoo!

First …

… is my radio talk show, Publishing Laine, airing tonight on BlogTalkRadio.com at 7PM Central. Here’s the direct link:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/alongcameawriter/2017/04/05/publishing-laine-with-marji-laine-clubine-of-write-integrity-press

Tonight’s topic is the variety of choices that today’s market gives to authors in regards to publishing. All of those options produce both challenges and benefits. And we’ll be analyzing those. I say “we” because I won’t be alone on this talk show. My guest is Dena Netherton, author of a creepy new thriller, HAVEN’S FLIGHT.

And that’s my second …

Yea! This book goes beyond suspense and involves a mad stalker and the natural challenges of the rugged Cascade wilderness. Here’s the short version:

Sometimes you flee from your enemy; sometimes you stand and fight.

Haven enrolled in Life Ventures Therapy Camp in the Cascade Mountains to help her heal from horrible memories of her mother’s violent death at the hands of an armed robber. But now, a greater fear dogs her steps. In the mountains, the rustle of leaves or the snap of a twig could be nothing. Or it might signal the presence of the man who won’t stop following her. It seems like a cruel trick from God to throw Haven into another dangerous situation only a year after her mom’s murder.

He hides near her tent and listens to the girl talk with the counselor. Mostly she talks about her father. She’s unhappy, and he can’t stand to listen and do nothing about it. He needs to rescue her. He needs to make sure she doesn’t ever go back home to her father. His own father was the cause of his mother’s death. And Ruth’s. He can’t let that happen again. When the time is right, he’ll take her away to his hidden cabin where she’ll be safe. She’ll never be seen or heard from again. And he will feel peace for the first time in years.

Can one month of survival training equip a girl to face all that the rugged wilderness and a madman can dish out?

And then there’s my third

This one is on a more personal level. Spunky, one of my twins, started her new job this morning and yes, the dog picture does her justice! It’s a mirror image of her enthusiasm when I picked her up after her shift! So happy for her!

But I could use the prayers. For the next several weeks, until she gets her license, she’s got 5AM and 3AM shifts – guess who gets to chauffeur? #Just5MoreMinutes? #WayTooEarly!

YOUR TURN: What is turning on your excitement today???


Top 16 Contests for Christian Books

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Publishing Laine will highlight 16 different contests open to Christian books. We’ll be sharing details about the contests, how to enter, entry fees and special requirements or restrictions. Deadlines for many of these contests are coming quickly, so join us to see which ones suit your book the best.

I’ll be discussing this live with author Marie Wells Coutu tonight, 2/7/17, beginning at 7PM Central. Join in the chat to get in on the conversation! Here’s the Link!

Here’s is our radio program from January – a general discussion of publishing and following the Lord’s leading with author Shirley Crowder.

Publishing Laine – Episode 1 – 1/3/17 – Following in the publishing world

 


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It’s Contest Season

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Last month, I started talking publishing on my own radio show. What a fun time we’ve had so far! In January, author Shirley Crowder joined me and we chatted about her experiences.

You can listen to my introductory program at the Blog Talk Radio link!

And be sure to join us next Tuesday at 7PM Eastern for another episode of Publishing Laine. This time, we’ll be talking about Contest Season. This is the time to be entering your 2016 releases in contests. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Yes, contests really matter. Here’s the LINK for Tuesday evening’s show!

Do you have a question about contests or awards? Ask me here in a comment or email me at downpublishingway@gmail.com. If I use your question on the air, I’ll send you a free book. Last month David Humphries asked me a question on Facebook and got three recent releases as a thank you. (Well, it WAS my first show!)

And join us on Tuesday. (You can always call in with a question, too!) Who knows, you might hear about a contest that is perfect for your book!