Saturday Spotlight - Sharon Srock

Good Morning!

Can you believe today is the first Saturday in April already!?  Yeah, I know, me neither LOL!

Today's guest is Sharon Srock & Callie (book 1 in her Women of Valley View series)

Sharon Srock lives with her husband, Larry, and two dogs in Rural Oklahoma. She is a mother, grandmother, and Sunday School teacher. Sharon has one and three-quarters jobs and writes in her spare time. Her favorite hobby is traveling with her grandchildren. She is a member of the ACFW and currently serves as treasurer for her local chapter. Sharon’s debut novel, The Women of Valley View: Callie released in October 2012. The second in the series, The Women of Valley View: Terri releases in April 2013. 

Three dire circumstances. Three desperate prayers. One miracle to save them all.  

Callie Stillman is drawn to the evasive girl who’s befriended her granddaughter, but the last time Callie tried to help a child, her efforts backfired. Memories of the tiny coffin still haunt her. 

Samantha and Iris Evans should be worried about homework, not whether they can pool enough cash to survive another week of caring for an infant while evading the authorities.  

Steve Evans wants a second chance at fatherhood, but his children are missing.  And no one seems to want to help the former addict who deserted his family. 

For Steve to regain the relationship he abandoned, for his girls to receive the care they deserve, Callie must surrender her fear and rely on God to work the miracle they all need. 

Excerpt:

Callie Stillman dabbed raindrops from her face with a linen napkin as Benton dodged a server with a loaded tray and took his place across from her. She smiled into her husband’s blue eyes and reached across to wipe water from his beard. “We’ll both have pneumonia if we don’t dry off soon.” 

Benton took the napkin and finished the job. “I’ve been told the food is very good. A few sniffles should be worth it.”  

Callie’s gaze roamed the room. “It’s…” Recognition slammed into her chest, forcing the air from her lungs. The man crossing the room behind her husband nodded and continued to his table. Was that the bailiff? Do you swear to tell the truth… She gulped for breath and fought the familiar darkness that crowded the edges of her vision.  

Callie ran a finger around her collar, tugging the neck of the blouse away from skin suddenly dewed with a fine film of sweat. Too hot. She took a sip of water, dismayed at the tremor in her hand as she lifted the glass to her lips. Not here, not tonight. Callie closed her eyes and practiced the breathing techniques she’d learned over the last six months. In through her nose, hold for a few seconds, and out through her mouth. Concentrate only on the current step in the process, the next breath. The tightness in her chest began to fade away. Thank you, Jesus. She raised her water again and held the cold glass to her flushed cheek. 

Callie can be purchased directly from the publisher, Harbour Light Books/Pelican Book Group, at Amazon or Barnes&Noble!

To find out more about the Women of Valley View download a FREE pdf!

To find out more about Sharon, visit her Blog, friend her on FaceBook and Good Reads, and/or follow her on Twitter!

Well friends, I sure hope you enjoyed the first Saturday Spotlight of April 2013! Stay tuned for more great Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and of course, Saturday Spotlights!

PamT

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