Hi everyone. I’m sure by now you’re tired of hearing, “Happy New Year”, so I won’t say it.
But I am happy that we’ve flipped the page from 2019 into the roaring twenties. Starting a new decade is exciting, isn’t it?
And there’s just something about January that fills me with so much hope. Having a brand new year filled with 365 days of opportunity reminds me that no matter what happened in the previous year, anything is possible for 2020.
It’s also kind of exciting that I have a new brand new book out during this first month of the New Year. It’s a first for me in that it’s the first Amish Suspense I’ve written for Love Inspired Suspense, and it kicks off what will be a series of Amish Suspense stories set in the West Kootenai, Montana Amish Community.
So, what about you? What are you most looking forward to in this new decade?
Leave a comment, and you'll be entered in a drawing for a copy of AMISH COUNTRY KIDNAPPING. Print copy to US residents. E-book to those outside of the US. I’ll announce the winner on January 22.
Many, many blessings to you and your family this new decade!
All the best…
Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net
A healthy, uneventful decade.
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ReplyDeleteLoretta Shumpert
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You are welcome, Loretta.
DeleteDeeper friendships
ReplyDeleteI like that one a lot.
DeleteI'm looking forward to growing my relationship with Christ Jesus not just over the next decade, but as each new day comes. It's a choice to make each and every day that I wake up. I'd like to enjoy more time quilting (I'm just learning) and reading as well. Blessings to you and your family in this new year.
ReplyDeleteIts a daily walk and a choice. Thank you, Carla. Blessing to you and your family as well.
DeleteI am looking forward to a miracle of being pain free. Thanks for this chance of a great book from a great author.
ReplyDeleteThat would be wonderful, Carol. Praying you receive it.
DeleteI’m looking forward to spring and planting my garden. Many blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh that sounds nice. I love gardening.
DeleteThere is so much I can look forward to when God is in control.
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am. No matter what's going on in the world, He's got it.
DeleteI am praying that this year is much better than the last four months of last year, it was a ruff one for this family.
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That's tough when it involves family. Praying for a better year for you.
DeleteChrist's return! jarning67(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI am SO ready!
DeleteAs much as I enjoy the holidays I always look forward to the new year. There is always carry over from the past year to deal with, but it's also time for new plans and projects and things to look forward to. Just hoping for some calm this year (and decade). sallycootie(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThat's me, Sally. It feels like a clean slate almost.
DeleteI totally love Amish mysteries and was looking for a new author. I am so glad to receive this as now I have some one else to start reading. I look forward to a blessed yesr this year being (hopefully), free the all the pain and anxiety I have had the last 2-1/2 years. Bless you and everyone else.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope it is as well. Praying.
DeleteLooking forward to living another year with both my parents. I am thankful for everyday they're alive and how much they mean to me.
ReplyDeleteAlways looking for new books and new authors.
Crystal
That's important. Cherish every moment.
DeleteLooks like a really good book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Patricia.
DeleteI’m wanting to dig into the Bible deeper. B.I.B.L.E. Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Several years ago I read the Bible through beginning to end. What would I say to God one day when I was face to face with Him and He asked me, “Gail I wrote a best seller, why did you not read it?” Now I’m ready to go deeper.
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I want to as well. I'm looking for a really good study Bible.
DeleteI am looking forward to learning to be more like Mary and less like Martha in the next decade.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's a good goal. You miss so much by worrying and I'm the worst.
DeleteI am looking forward to keep going to the gym and drinking more water for my health. And also to not take anything for granted. Your book sounds intriguing and like a very good read! Thank you so much for the chance. Have a Great rest of the week. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alicia. Those are great goals.
DeleteI am looking forward to reading this book, it looks really good. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lela.
DeleteI'm looking forward to doing things right.
ReplyDeleteTheresa N
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Yes, ma'am. And take thing slower,for me.
DeleteIn this new decade, I am looking forward to doing as much traveling and seeing all this great nation has for as long as I'm able to wiggle. With health issue that progress as well as new ones thrown in on top every so often, I'm determined to see and do all I can. This year if all goes well, we will see the 5 national parks in Utah. There are several states we haven't been to and even amazing sights to see yet in the ones we have been to. Means lots of doing my part to stay healthy and trips to plan.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the opportunity to read "AMISH COUNTRY KIDNAPPING". Definitely on my TBR list. Love the Amish genre and when you add Love Inspired Suspense to the mix, I'm in reader's heaven as soon as I open the book.
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That's a wonderful goal to have, Kay. I can't wait to hear more about your travels.
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Oh, yes. Absolutely.
DeleteBecoming debt free!
ReplyDeleteA great goal, Barb.
DeleteBecoming debt free! badawson16 at aol dot come
ReplyDeletePaying off the charge cards! I love the cover =on the book!
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A wise goal, Beverly. Thanks so much.
DeleteI am hoping for a very peaceful and happy year. Thanks for the chance to read your book.
ReplyDeleteMe, too. Less drama is what I'm going for. Doing my best to cut it from my life. Thanks, Karen.
DeleteCannot wait to read this!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patricia.
DeleteI am looking forward to seeing my adult sons growing in their marriages. Hopefully having my husband retire, seeing some grandchildren and good cancer check ups.
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Merry
That's wonderful goals. Grandkids are the best.
DeleteI'm looking forward to downsizing my home and living a smaller life.
ReplyDeletelkish77123 at gmail dot com
That sounds good. I'd like a less cluttered life. I've been working on that, but it's hard. It's amazing what you accumulate
DeleteTime to announce a winner,selected at random. And the winner is...Karen Boblet. Karen, I don't see your email. Can you please email me at maryjalfordauthor@gmail.com, and let me know if you would prefer a print or email copy of the book. Congratulations, Karen, and thank you all for joining me.
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