Tuesday, January 08, 2013

Blogging buzz...

The beginning of a fresh new year, what a great time for a blogging buzz... I have gathered some news items about books and blogs and writing :) I hope you enjoy it.

New release
Today, January 8th 2013, is the release date of my latest book My Neighbor's House. It is the fifth book in my series about the Ten Commandments in the 21st century. If you have read some of the previous books in this series, you will certainly enjoy this one. If you have never read one of my books, well... this might be the right time to start :) In My Neighbor's House I offer an in depth look at the 10th commandment. As in the other books the emphasis is not on keeping the commands, but on living them. It is one thing to say, “Oh, I don’t envy my neighbor, his house, car, or wife. I don’t desire what someone else has.” But come to think of it, what do you desire? What are the desires of your heart? Are you passionate for the right things?

Blogging goal
I didn't really come up with a motto for 2013, but I have picked (again) two words: Share & Connect. Those two words are part of my blogging goal for this year. I want to continue to share fresh insights on ancient truths with you. I can only hope and pray that my fresh approach towards God's Word will encourage and inspire you and most of all: make you grow. It is also my goal to connect more bloggers, writers and readers with each other, simply because it is not good for (wo)men to be alone! It is my plan to host some interviews, highlight interesting blogs, and promote new writers. I promise to keep my blog posts short.

Guest post
This week I am a guest over at Lynn Mosher's site: Devotionals that encourage. Lynn is a doll, as most of you know :) and she offered me some writing space on her website to introduce my new book, My Neighbor's House. I am very grateful for her generosity and hospitality. This is exactly what I want to do in 2013: share & connect! Helping each other to get the word out, inspiring each other to keep going forward and encouraging each other to keep the faith. So, for more news about my latest release, please visit Lynn and once you're there, don't forget to give her a thumbs up for her wonderful writing work!

Meet&greet
Fellow blogger Diane Estrella is still doing a giant meet & greet over at her site. She has made room for bloggers and authors to introduce themselves. You will probably recognize many names from the Christian blogging world on her list. It is a great way to find fellow bloggers and to get links to other blogs. Diane is also forever hosting give away's and promoting good stuff. She calls her blog PR friendly. Don't miss it!

HAPPY BLOGGING YEAR TO YOU ALL!

14 comments:

  1. I love the new cover of your book and thank you so much for mentioning me here. Hugs and Happy New Year! :O)

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    1. Thanks Diane, the color is cyclamen, like the plant.
      Happy New Year and keep on blogging.

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  2. Congratulations on your book! Today is a good release day--my youngest daughter's 20th birthday and my oldest grandson's 9th birthday. (not to mention Elvis!) I'm adding your book to my reading list. Heading over to Lynns...

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    1. Haha, sounds like a happy day :) Thanks Pamela!

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  3. Congrats on your newest release, Marja! I'm happy your books are selling. May this be your best year yet!

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    1. I receive that Jeanette, ready for it!
      Blessings.

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  4. I feel so blessed to have already received it and read it! You keep getting better & better. Loved it. Sent a copy to a friend of mine, too! AND I have yet another copy on its way to me, making it my fourth copy! Want to "Hear" it now--your voice! Will that be coming? Love the colors of the cover!

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    1. Hi Sandra, your enthusiasm is always contagious! Thank you for your faithful support. I have not narrated this one. It's a lot of money to go into the studio... sorry, I might record it myself and put in on Youtube or something :)

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  5. Congratulations on your latest release, Marja! I look forward to reading it! Sound like wonderful words for the new year: share and connect. Keep doing what you're doing! God bless you abundantly in 2013!

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    1. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words Maria. we'll be seeing each other on our blogs!

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  6. Congratulations on your new book! I am excited for you. I'll have to have you over on the blog in the coming months. Will hop over to Lynn's now!

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Thanks Karen, that is a very kind invitation.
      Blessings for 2013.

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  7. Congrats, Marja! I have Sacred Sabbath on my TBR pile. I'm looking forward to reading it and the new book you're releasing.

    Great word choices for 2013!

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    1. Hi Susan, I hope your TBR pile is not as high as mine :)

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