I have a new book releasing from DaySpring (Hallmark) on January 8th and-gulp-it's not a mystery! It's a devotional book, Sweet Tea For The Soul—Down-home Devotionals to Comfort the Heart, meant to encourage and inspire you, as well as make you laugh. Maybe even cry a little, in a good way.
I'm giving away one real book to one lucky winner in the continental United States. It's only available in print, but devotionals are the sort of book a reader wants in print form. The winner will receive their book in January, some time after the 8th, or when I receive some copies to give away:)
I love going to stores that give away free samples. Yes, as a matter of fact, I would like to sample that tiny cube of smoked gouda. A mini meatball? Sure! So, here's a sample for you readers to...well...read! If you like it, I hope you'll throw the book in your cart and check out from whatever online or brick-and-mortar store you buy it from with a big smile on your face.
Have a blessed new year! Love you all! Linda Kozar
Fellowshipping Fireflies
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your
good works, and glorify your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16 NKJV.
In the Great Smoky mountains of Tennessee, during a two-week mating
period in late spring, a unique species of fireflies is known to synchronize
their flashing light patterns. Unlike other species of fireflies who blink
their lights randomly, these bioluminescent beauties flicker their individual
lights at the same moment. The Bible says that we are to walk as children of
light (Ephesians 5:7-14) to a
darkened world. The fruit of the Light is found in goodness and righteousness
and truth. When we live our lives in synch with God’s Word, we shine together
with Him, the Light of the World (John 8:12), and we shine to His glory,
piercing the darkness of this age.
Faith Check
These special fireflies do not always flash in unison. Sometimes they
flash in waves across the midnight hillsides. At other times, they flash
together in harmonious short bursts that end in sudden periods of darkness.
Sometimes our lives look a lot like that too. But when we set our hearts to
love God and one another, we cannot fail to shine.
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All I want to do is sit on the front porch and watch the
fireflies
Author of over 28 traditional and
indie-published books, Linda Kozar, is
also a speaker, and podcaster (Along
Came A Writer, Chat
Noir Mystery and Suspense). Linda and her husband of 29 years, Michael, live
in The Woodlands, Texas and enjoy spending time with their two grown daughters,
their wonderful son-in-law, and Gypsy, their rascally Jack Russell Terrier.
Linda, as the saying goes, "Good on you." I won't ask to put my name in the hat, since I'm still "sort of" an honorary member here, but it sounds like the kind of book that should come out of Texas, and I'm sure you did a great job. Love that title.
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard:)
DeleteI would love to see that firefly display. We call them lightning bugs...lol
ReplyDeletelhanberry1 (at) gmail (dot) com
Linda, you have to sign up for a lottery with the parks service. If your name gets picked, you can get on the bus with the rest of the winners and go to the location to wait in the dark night. People say its definitely worth it. I want to do it too!! (But we haven't been picked yet)
DeleteLINDA, you are the winner of my brand spanking new devotional! As soon as I get my copies, I will mail one out to you. I will let you know before I send it out.
DeleteYour book sounds exactly like what I've been looking for to start the new year!
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you. I hope you find it encouraging and inspirational.
DeleteI enjoy new devotionals at the start of a new year. Thank you for the sample. We’uns in the south love our sweet tea and our “sweet milk”.
ReplyDeletetumcsec(at)gmail(dot)com
Gail, I don't know what I would do without my sweet tea! Hope you like Sweet Tea For The Soul:)
DeleteSounds like what I need to get me focused this year. Besides, my debut novel, due to release this year, is being published by Firefly Southern Fiction. We call them lightning bugs where I grew up in southeastern Kentucky, too.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I have a dear friend whose debut novel is also being published with Firefly. How exciting for you!
DeleteSounds like a great devotional book.
ReplyDeletesusanmsj at msn dot com
Thank you Susan:)
DeleteCan't wait to read your devotional! And I call them lightning bugs, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Patricia! I adore watching them light up, but I would love to see the synchronous ones. I have to win the parks and recreation lottery to get on that bus though. Here's hoping!
DeleteSounds like a wonderful devotional book.
ReplyDeletebetsylu2@msn.com
Thank you Beth!
DeleteLightning bugs here in Kentucky also and this past summer my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter and I hunted them many nights. I had forgotten just how fun this activity is! Your devotional sounds lovely and I appreciate the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Connie
cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you Connie. Sounds like you have a special and wonderful relationship with your little grandchild. How sweet!
DeleteThis sounds absolutely wonderful! I can hardly wait to read it, Linda.
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