Monday's Mailbox November 2, 2009

This Meme starts with Marcia at The Printed Page    

I got in some nice items last week!

Thank You to Lauren at Seed Thoughts where I won the lovely book:
The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall

With great timing for Halloween, I won the monthly goodie gifts from author Drew Silver at The Vampire Within which contained a Vampire Within t-shirt, coffee mug, key chain and magnet!!

Thanks Drew!!

What are you reading Monday November 2, 2009?

Join this meme at:

 J. Kaye's Book Blog

Finished this week:

PB: ------------

Audible:  [March to the Sea by David Weber and John Ringo - I did finish the first part; now on to the second!]

Kindle2: Trapped by Connie Mann.  A really good suspense romance. Review to be posted at BTL.

By the Book by JoAnn Carter. A very nice short inspirational romance!  Review to be posted at BTL.

Showdown in South Fork (Wayback Texas Series) by Celia Yeary.  This was a fun, sensual contemporary!  Review going in to YGR.

Audio CD: I Can See You by Karen Rose. This was long but a GREAT Romantic Suspense. Review going in to  YGR.

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Currently reading:

PB:  The Hidden Man by David Ellis – Crime mystery from Penguin/Putnam. Just started but it is already interesting! Will review and post at my blog. - This is on hold at the moment while working on Kindle book reviews.

Audible: March to the Sea continuing!

Kindle2:  Mirror Mirror by Karen Wiesner.  Book 3 of the Wounded Warrior Series. About 55% into this and am enjoying it.  It is taking longer as I am editing it too! Reading and reviewing for Author and YGR.

Time Storm by Samantha Winston.  A short erotic time travel.  I idn't realize it was erotic when I picked it to review.  I have started it and it is erotic but not offensive or crude.  Reviewing for CR.

Fire Eyes by Cheryl Pierson.  A Western Historical. Reviewing for the Author.

Audio CD: End the Fed by Ron Paul. I hope this will be interesting. Reviewing for YGR.

Sunday Words of Encouragement November 1, 2009

This morning our Pastor preached about Holding onto Promises and not letting Satan or other people lead us away from the promises by discouragement, doubt or lies.

This is a sweet version with a child singing BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE!

BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE

by Martha Munizzi

Because of who you are I give you glory

Because of who you are I give you praise

Because of who you are

I will lift my voice and say

Lord I worship you because of who you are

I will worship you because of who you are

Because of who you are I give you glory

Because of who you are I give you praise

Because of who you are

I will lift my voice and say

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Because of who you are I give you glory

Because of who you are I give you praise

Because of who you are

I will lift my voice and say

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom, my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who you are.

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who you are.

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who you are.

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who you are.

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom, my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who you are.

Jehovah Jireh, my provider

Jehovah Nissi, Lord you reign in victory

Jehovah Shalom my Prince of Peace

And I worship you because of who

And I worship you because of who

And I worship you because of who

And I worship you because of who you are.

Because of who you are

I give you glory

Because of who you are

I give you praise

Because of who you are

I will lift my voice and say

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Lord I worship you because of who you are

Lord I worship you because of who you are

A verse for today:
John 1:16 (New International Version)

From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.

Pray for faith to hold on to promises and trust God's timing!

Coming up - Reviews, Interviews and Giveaway with Author CAROL NORTH!

I am very excited to be hosting a mini interview tour series this next two weeks spotlighting Author Carol North  and her two new releases!

I previously posted my NEED to Read review of Carol's paranormal suspense story Eternally His here at You Gotta Read Reviews. 

Now Carol has a fun Science Fiction being released in November:

Love's Reflection 

and

a Contemporary Woman's Romance

Miss Bisque and the Colonel

There will be a GIVEAWAY for two of Carol's wonderful totes!  (Check the pics to be posted Monday!)

The Interviews, reviews and Giveaway will be shared with Crystal at her blog, My Reading Room and with Sumana at her blog, I Read!

Here is the schedule for this event!

11/2 - Giveaway Posted here at Martha's Bookshelf.

11/3 - here: Martha's review of Love's Reflection and Interview Part 1 - The Writing Process!

11/4 - at My Reading Room: Crystal's review of Love's Reflection and Interview Part 2 - The Book - Love's Reflection!

11/5 - at I Read: Sumana's review of Miss Bisque and the Colonel.

11/6 - at I Read:  Interview Part 3 - The Book - Miss Bisque and the Colonel!

11/10 - here: Martha's review of Miss Bisque and the Colonel.

11/12 - here: Interview Part 4 - Some Personal Questions!

11/13 - End of the Giveaway; Winners announced!

A big THANK YOU to Crystal and Sumana for teaming with me to host this lovely author!  I hope you will join us as we share our opinions about her books and Carol share's some insight into her writing process and these books in particular! 

A Winner for CSN!! Congratulations!

CSN Stores Website!

I have to say that I was really impressed by all the wonderful products the entrants found at the CSN site!!  Thank you to everyone who particiapted!

The winner of the CSN Giveaway is:

VICKI!! 

Congratualations!!

I have sent an e-mail.  Please respond within 72 hours so I can send your information on to CSN!

[Note:  A thank you to Cym Lowell who explained to me how to do the screen shots!]