Happy Easter!

I love this photo as, (for me), it depicts the beauty of the Resurrection beautifully.

I am taking this weekend off so there is no Saturday Spotlight but be sure to check back next week when Heidi Gray McGill shares her Discerning God's Best series!

I want to take a moment and THANK Each and Every one of YOU, Dear Friends, who visit on a regular basis and make this blog and our Saturday Spotlight so popular.

I APPRECIATE You more than words can express!

Until next time, be sure and check out our Featured Author, Carol J Post and all the great books she has to offer.

Oh one more thing...

Tempered Hearts is on sale through Kobo for the entire month of April!

In case you're new to the blog here are the deets...

An innocent veterinarian. A jaded cowboy. Will they get burned under a Texas sun or find the heat that leads to happily ever after?

Craig Harris has sworn off relationships. He’s been burned and betrayed too many times to count. But when he crosses paths with the hot-tempered veterinarian his grandfather hired for the summer will he let go of hurt and mistrust to find the true love he’s always longed for?

Tamera Collins is in no mood to put up with an arrogant jerk cowboy even if he is her boss. Grieving too-recent losses leaves her wary of the strong attraction between her and Craig. Can she overcome heartache and shattered faith and open up to their blossoming love?

Tempered Hearts is the first installment of a 6-part family saga where love crosses the lines of age and strengthens the bonds of friendship, and where faith is passed down through the generations proving the sovereignty of God.

How about an excerpt...

Tamera awoke in a mild state of panic and confusion. Glancing around, she realized where she was and who was beside her. A blush warmed her cheeks as she struggled to sit up. She released the filly and fumbled with the front of her gown. 

“I couldn’t sleep.” she explained, glancing into the steel gray eyes. His gaze, soft and warm like liquid metal, made her blush harder as he brushed strands of hay out of her hair with a gentleness that seemed out of character.

Craig knew he was treading on dangerous ground, that people were expecting them, but couldn’t seem to get past the moment at hand. “I guess a kiss is out of the question,” he queried, his voice tender, gaze unwavering.

Emotions, raw and unfamiliar, shivered through her. Tamera attempted to scoot away from him, emitted a shaky little laugh and tried to quench the feelings escalating to frightening proportions. “A kiss? Why would you want a kiss? I didn’t think you even liked me.” 

Craig wound his hand in her thick hair, stopping her movements. “Like has nothing to do with desire,” he moaned and crushed her to him as his mouth covered hers in a thorough kiss. “Absolutely nothing,” he assured as she clung to his shirt and trembled in his arms.

Tempered Hearts can be found at Amazon and other Online Retailers  at the normal price.

Guess that's all for now, Friends.

Until next week, take care, God Bless and enjoy a safe and Happy Easter!

PamT

Tempered Journey now in #audiobook !!

 

My Amazing narrator, Lia Frederick has done it again and now Tempered Journey is available in #audiobook format!

Get your copy today on Audible for only 99cents (with 3 month trial) OR email (pam@pamelathibodeaux.com) me for a FREE code in return for a review! 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

#WednesdayWordswithFriends A Message from Me....

Good Morning Friends and Welcome!

Well, hurricane season just keeps on giving. Misery that is. Although Tropical Storm Nicholas made landfall in SW TX, it's been steadily raining here since Monday night. Hopefully it'll clear up today though before we all float away.

There's not a whole lot going on in my life right now. My newsletter goes out tomorrow and I'm sharing a link to my website with slideshows and recaps of my trip to Alaska. Although I shared some here a couple of weeks ago, you'll find a lot more info on the website so, if you're not subscribed to the newsletter, do so now so you can check it out! 

I shared these memes to social media a few weeks back hoping to encourage readers that I am writing (although I haven't written much on that particular story since).

Kyleigh's Cowboy is almost finished. First draft of it anyway. I only need to flesh out the last chapter and then, hopefully I can get it to an editor and up before the end of the year. I also have a couple more ideas floating around in my brain (not to mention a dozen or more sitting in files waiting to be developed). My goal for 2021 was to retire from insurance, wrap up projects that really have nothing or little to do with my writing and be organized and focused to WRITE more in 2022. Please pray that I can do all that.

Another item on my To Do lists was to get all of my books in audio. Well, I'm happy to say Lori's Redemption is in production with ACX. Which means it's been narrated and approved by me so once it goes through ACX production the audio book will be live! I had to find a new narrator because the lovely Terri England, who narrated the entire Tempered series & My Heart Weeps retired from narrating! Never fear though, Lia Frederick is wonderful too. I'm truly impressed at what she's done with Lori's Redemption and have contracted Tempered Truth & Keri's Christmas Wish - both of which should be done and out before Christmas. I'll keep you posted on that.

Guess that's about all for now friends. Thank you for stopping by. Be sure and check back weekly for Wednesday Words with Friends and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time take care and God Bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends .... I'm Catching up with You, Dear Friends!

Good Morning!

We flew into Lake Charles this morning after a week in Alaska and a long, overnight flight. I'm sure your anxious to share in those adventures and I promise I will do so. In my last personal post, I mentioned that I was heading to Sterlington, LA for my Honey's grandson's baseball tournament, the Dixie Majors World Series. This is the last time the grand will play on this particular team because he's aged out of the league. Hopefully we'll get to see him play for The Citadel at some point though. Meanwhile, here's a picture of the 2021 Dixie Majors World Series Champions.... North Charleston!

If you're a fan of this blog, you'll notice a couple of new contests in the sidebar. Pelican Book Group has two giveaways this month a Contemporary Tales & Historical Heroes & Heroines. Be sure and check them out and NN Light's Book Heaven's Dog Days of Summer monthly giveaway.

Readers Take Note: I've teamed up with Isn't it Romantic Book Club on Facebook and we are having a huge giveaway.  Check it out....

One more note of news...

A Tempered Mess is available now for FREE at online retailers everywhere! Even if you've read the series, there is a wealth of information you may not know... The story behind the story, Settings, Characters and My Favorite Chapter of each book. I hope you enjoy it and feel free to pass the info along to your family and friends who love to read. Download your copy today!

Well friends, not much else going on. Until next time, take care and God Bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends welcomes.... Me!

Good Morning from Toledo Bend Lake!

We drove up on Sunday and have been enjoying some quiet time on the lake. Not much luck in fishing, although we hope to change that today before we head home. The RV will stay a couple of months which makes it much easier to travel back and forth to home.

You may have noticed in the side-bar already, that Tempered Truth releases on Monday, March 15th!

I shared an excerpt with you on Feb. 6th but just wanted to pop in and remind you to pre-order your copy today for only 99cents.

We're 20 days into the Lenten season. How are you doing with your practices?

I've managed to stick pretty close to my commitment to spend more quality time with God, but have realized this is something I should do more than just during Lent. 

Have you come to that conclusion too?

What will you do about it?

Personally, I've rediscovered Rev. Jesse and Sister Cathy Duplantis and have found wonderful teachings through Total JDM that have helped me tremendously in studying the Word and fellowshipping with Jesus.

Check it out! I'm sure you'll find something to encourage you too.

Not much else to report, Friends. Just thought I'd pop in and encourage you to keep your faith and trust and to remember....In ALL things give HIM praise.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight is on ME @psthib & Tempered Joy and Truth

Good Morning,

Well, it's been a while since I shared something personal. I am so excited to share with you that Tempered Joy is available in audio and Tempered Truth is up for preorder! 

Here is a little information on both.....

All around rodeo cowboy and heir to the Rockin’ H Ranch, Ace Harris is determined not to fall in love.  He’s only loved one woman in his life, his mother, and no one can even come close to filling her boots. Lexie Morgan thinks rodeo cowboys have rocks for brains and a death wish for a soul.  A broken childhood and the death of her father and best friend leave her doubting and questioning God (despite her years of religious upbringing) and afraid of love. Can two young people who clash from the onset learn to trust in the healing power of God and find love and happiness amidst tragedy and grief? 

Excerpt: Her eyes narrowed when he took a step closer. “Ace,” she warned and wielded the brush like a lethal weapon.

Raising his hands where she could see them, he watched her try to brush some semblance of order to the thick mass of unruly auburn hair. The simple chore made him want to sink both fists in the silken locks and gave him a whole new insight to the word erotic.

Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes sparkled vivid green and spewed wrath. She glared at him as though the tangled tresses were his fault alone. Her chest quivered with each breath she took. He took another step closer and could feel her tremble. Locking his gaze with hers in the mirror, he reached around her and picked up a bandanna off the dresser. He ran it through his fingers in what could have been a caress then slid the cloth beneath her hair and left it trailing over her shoulders.

With hands that shook, Lexie pulled the ends together and tied her hair back into a ponytail. Those bright gray eyes had gone soft and warm, like liquid metal. Mouth dry as dust, she swallowed hard.

 

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 I have 10 codes for a free audiobook to anyone who wishes to review the book. Leave me a comment and I'll send you one.

Fate declared them neighbors. Scandal insisted they were brothers. The fact that they looked enough alike to be twins only added fuel to the rumors flying about their parentage. 

For fifty-plus years Craig Harris and Scott Hensley have enjoyed a bond nothing can sever. 

Not the insinuations that they share the same father. 

Not the years of strife and grief and heartache.

Not even death.

Will the truth set them free or will it destroy the friendship that has lasted a lifetime?

Excerpt: February 28th, 2005

Craig settled in for the seven-plus hour drive to Scott’s home in Lafayette, Louisiana. His daughter-in-law sat in the back seat so she could take care of his granddaughter should she awaken. Her continued weeping unnerved him. “Lex, please, you’ve got to get a hold of yourself.”

“I don’t know what I’m going to do if he dies, Craig. I don’t think I can handle it. He’s my father. I’ve already lost one father; I’m not ready to lose Scott too. Oh, God, I can’t believe this is happening!”

“We don’t yet know how he’s doing. Trina said he’s stable. Whatever the situation, what he and Trina, need from you now is your strength and your faith. Besides, being this upset is not good for you, especially in your condition. Nor is it good for Tamera Joy.”

She sniffled. “You’re right. I’m sorry.”

He glanced in the rearview mirror and smiled as she rubbed her gently rounded abdomen, then returned his gaze to the road. “No need to apologize. Let’s focus on the positive here.” Easier said than done but I hope she can get it together. Neither my heart, nor my nerves, can take much more of her crying.

Craig swallowed the bitter bile of fear in his throat. Hard to believe barely two months ago Scott sat at his kitchen table toasting the holidays, the upcoming New Year, and their joy over their second grandchild. Now he clung to life in a hospital room.

Pre-Order your copy at Amazon today for only 99 cents!

Hope you enjoy today's spotlight and that you'll check back weekly for Wednesday Words with Friends and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time take care and God bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends .... On Recovery....

Good Morning Friends,

Well, today's scheduled guest couldn't make it, so I'm going to share a few words with you on RECOVERY.

When we're faced with a physical injury or illness, our physicians focus on our recovery and continued health with treatment, diet, exercise, etc. But what about a mental, emotional or spiritual issue?

There are programs out there for just about anything. Mental Health is a problem most don't want to deal with - depression, anxiety, stress can affect even the youngest of those among us and it's up to us as parents, teachers, grandparents, even aunts and uncles to pay attention and do our best to help the children in our lives to learn to cope with whatever life throws at us.

Remember, children learn by example so if you/we are not dealing with the situations in our/your lives in a healthy manner, they won't either.

What's most important is there is NO shame in talking with a trained professional to get to a place of peace where healing can begin and/or continue.

Recovery is also banded about when a natural disaster affects your area. We here in SW Louisiana are under double-recovery efforts from two major hurricanes back to back. And those efforts will take months to complete. We'll be lucky to be finished with clean up by the time next hurricane season rolls around!

Another form of recovery, is that of dealing with the loss of a loved one. This too, can take weeks, months or even years to heal from.

My Advice: one moment, one day, one prayer at a time in any situation.

I hope you'll take this advice to heart and keep it in mind when situations try to overwhelm you.

A bit of news for you.... The AUDIO files for Tempered Joy have been uploaded. Next week after my brother leaves to return home to AK (he came in for our father's burial ceremony and to help clean up/out dad's home) I'll be proofing the files and the audio version will be available for the Christmas season!

My hope is Tempered Truth book will be also.

We'll see.

That's about all for today. I hope you'll drop by each week for Wednesday Words with Friends and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends A Note from Me.....

Good Morning and Welcome to the last Wednesday Words with Friends post for September, 2020!

It's been a while since I posted something personal for you, Friends. Too Long. A lot has happened since July 1st. My Heart Weeps released on August 18th as planned but the blog tour began on August 11th with the last stop today on Linda Nightingale's blog. The audiobook released on August 29th.

Remember there are a total of 6 prizes (1 per person) to be given away in October to friends who have followed and commented on the blog tour spots. Each one can be found HERE and it's not too late to participate! Each link is updated to the actual post and I will continue to check for late visitors and you will be counted in the giveaways.

On August 26th we had to evacuate due to Hurricane Laura who attacked our coast with a vengeance, leaving devastation in her wake. Few people avoided damage of some sort - if only the loss of necessities like power and water to conveniences like internet and cable. My daughter's house had to be completely gutted. And then.....

My Dad Passed Away.

To say things are in a turmoil is an understatement, but alas, God is still on the throne and we continue to survive one day at a time.

My goal for this blog has always been to share good news, uplifting information and happy times with you but life isn't always good, uplifting or happy. 

That said, despite our losses, our family HAS experienced good news. We have two new babies on the way! My brother will receive a new grandchild and a new great grandchild in 2021. My uncle who has battled lung cancer seems to have won - he received a diagnosis of NED (no evidence of disease!!!) from his doctors this week. We, as a community, are returning to work and school and picking up the pieces of our lives and are determined to come back stronger than ever.

In a time when our entire country is in upheaval, the folks of SW Louisiana are pulling together and all those who've shown up to help us are GREATLY Appreciated!

More good news.....

Tempered Joy is in audio production and Tempered Truth is in the final editing stages! I look for both to be released by Thanksgiving, definitely in time for Christmas. I just realized I haven't shared the cover for Tempered Truth here on my blog! Here ya go.... please forgive this oversight.

Well friends, this about wraps up my life in a nutshell for the past two months. I hope and pray you are all blessed and prosperous!

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends with ME

Hello April!

No April Fool's joke here, the first quarter of 2020 is really over!

March's winner of my monthly gift card giveaway is Jacqueline Seewald! Congrats Jacquie and Thank You for your constant support of my blog/guests.

Thank YOU ALL for your support. Hopefully one of you will be my next winner!

A lot going on this month....

1st, I've put all of my indy-pubbed titles up at Draft2Digital which hopefully will extend my readership. I also have Tempered Hearts priced at 99 cents for 1 week only.

Also, I am participating in a month - long promotion through My Book Cave.

The Just You and Me Romance promotion is for readers to find new authors and authors to find new fans by giving away a novel or novella. So, if you know someone who would like to sample my work, Tempered Hearts is FREE for those who sign up to receive my newsletter! Details HERE.

I'm still working on Tempered Truth...slow but steady going. 

As I mentioned in my last post, My Heart Weeps is up for Pre-Order at Amazon and Tempered Fire is available in Audio.

Oh and one more thing.... Pelican Book Group has all of their Ebooks on sale at 30% off through Easter! Simply use the code: BrightSide2020 at check out. Here's a link to my titles if you don't have them already. 

Guess that's all for now friends, I hope your April is blessed and Easter celebration is happy despite the continued stay-home restrictions.

Until next time, take care and God bless.

PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends News & Updates from Me!

Good Morning Friends,

It's a beautiful day in this beautiful world!

The Corona virus is causing world wide panic.... Yes, I know it's serious and Yes I think EVERYONE should take precautions but the panic is a bit much in MHO.

With all the not-so-good news, I'd like to share something Wonderful....

An audio book tour is scheduled for Tempered Hearts and Tempered Dreams between March 17th - 30th. Follow the tour and enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Details HERE. For a FREE audio copy of either or both books, go to: Audio Books Unleashed. Along with mine, you'll find lot's of audio books to choose from.

Great news! Tempered Fire is available NOW in Audio! Get your copy HERE OR get a FREE code HERE for All 3 books!

But recording an audio book isn't always easy or glamorous. Check out these Bloopers!

A Tempered Trivia contest is up on my website. One or two lucky people will win a special prize. Who knows, perhaps everyone who participates in the contest will win! 

I've written a little over 7K words so far on Tempered Truth and the story seems to be coming together. I think you'll be surprised and pleased with the results. I'm still undecided whether I'll serialize the story for you all first, or on my blog, or what, but I promise to keep you posted as the book evolves.

And, last but not least..... My Heart Weeps Ebook is up for PreOrder at Amazon! The Print version will be available for PreOrder soon too, I'm waiting on the full cover to upload. I'll let you know about that ASAHP.

  

Well, that's about it for now, friends. I love and appreciate you ALL and wish you a rich increase of God's almighty good!

Be sure and leave a comment every Wednesday and on Saturday Spotlights to be entered into my gift card giveaway!

Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends January Winner Announced!

Good Morning and Welcome!

First I'd like to THANK each and every person who left a comment in January. All of your names were entered into a random name picking program....

Jean Maurie!

I have emailed you, Jean so please check your spam folder if you didn't receive my notice this morning.

I tried to come up with something witty or profound to share with you today but there is just too much going on in my life and brain this morning LOL! So I'll fill you in....

I'm actively working on Tempered Truth YES! #Amwriting I've written more this week than I have in months on this story. Not sure where it's going yet, or how long it'll be or even if I'm going to serialize it in my newsletter instead of publishing so....

If you haven't signed up to receive my newsletter, please do so. I will be sending one out shortly with a crossword puzzle created specifically for my subscribers.

Tempered Fire is in audio production, although there has been a slight delay due to my narrator having voice issues from the weather and illness, we're still hoping to have it out early this year.

I have an upcoming Audio Book Blog Tour for Tempered Hearts and Tempered Dreams. More on this as it develops but the dates are March 17th - 30th.

My dear friend, DiAnn Mills has read and provided an endorsement for my latest project, My Heart Weeps. My goal is to have it published this summer.

Beginning this weekend with a camping trip, I have lots of travel coming up...Dance competitions in Baton Rouge, Baytown, TX and Gulf Shores, AL, baseball games and graduation in SC, Cowboy Mardi Gras in Bandera and a trip to Alaska in July!

Yeah, just thinking about it all wears me out but you know me...."On the road again..." is my theme song. LOL!

Never fear though, Wednesday Words with Friends and Saturday Spotlight will always go on and I hope you'll drop by each week for both and leave a comment. Maybe YOU'LL be my next winner!

Until next time, Good luck and God's blessings!

PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight is on Tempered Dreams

Good Morning!

My scheduled guest could not be here today so I'm improvising. Guess it doesn't hurt to share my books with new followers so here goes.....

Dr. Scott Hensley (introduced in Tempered Hearts) has built a wall around his heart since the death of his wife and parents.  Katrina Simmons is recovering from scars inflicted on her as a battered wife.  Can dreams be renewed and faith strengthened?  Can they find joy and peace in God’s love and in love for one another? 

Excerpt:“Spend the day with me,” he urged. “We’ll go to my place. I’ll take a short nap after which we’ll do whatever your little heart desires.” 

“Anything?” she teased.

Her voice was as enticing as silk and just as alluring. Her excitement set fire to his blood. “Anything.” he assured in a thick voice.

His smoldering gaze, as tender as a caress and just as potent, lowered to her lips, lingered, then raked over her in a hungry gesture before returning to capture hers in a heated embrace. Trina felt as though he was touching her in the most intimate of ways. Her cheeks grew hot, her breath lodged in her throat. Desire washed over her in angry waves. She swallowed hard and tucked trembling hands in her lap, desperately trying to form a coherent sentence. “Please, Scott, don’t look at me like that.”  

He could actually feel her trembling response across the table. His voice lowered another notch. “Like what?”

Trina shook her head. “Like you’re starving to death and could eat me up. Didn’t you have enough food?”

Pushing his plate away, Scott stood and held his hand out to her. Trina placed a trembling one in his firm grip. Pulling her gently to her feet, Scott raised it to his mouth, brushing his lips across her knuckles. “Food is not what I’m hungry for,” he informed her in a husky whisper.

Trina waited as he paid for their meal then followed him to the parking lot as gracefully as possible on legs that wobbled. He paused and in a silent gesture, signaled for her to give him her car keys. His fingers brushed sensuously over her wrist and palm, grasping hers gently when she placed them in his hand. 
Locking his heated gaze with hers, Scott raised their clasped hands to his lips, this time lingering over the kiss. He nibbled on her knuckles, teasing the back of her hand with his mouth, then, in one swift movement, turned his attention to the sensitive flesh of her palm and wrist, relieving her of her keys and her senses.

Trina felt the caress to the very core of her being. She moaned, leaning against his hard frame when he pulled her closer. His heat enveloped her until she burned with him, for him. And his lips had never even touched hers.

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I am offering a FREE audio copy to ANYONE who wants one so leave a comment and let me know!

You will also be put in the monthly drawing for a gift card.

THANKS for visiting.

Until next time take care and God bless.
PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends Tempered Dreams in Audio!

Good Morning Friends,

We've been having some beautiful weather here in SW Louisiana....cool nights and days in the 70's...PERFECT if you ask me! I'd love it if we had this year around.

I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way.

My scheduled guest could not be here today so I thought I'd take this time to share some exciting news with you....

Tempered Dreams is now in audio!

For those of you who are new to me and our blog, here is the blurb and an excerpt.....

Dr. Scott Hensley (introduced in Tempered Hearts) has built a wall around his heart since the death of his wife and parents.  Katrina Simmons is recovering from scars inflicted on her as a battered wife.  Can dreams be renewed and faith strengthened?  Can they find joy and peace in God’s love and in love for one another? 

Excerpt: “Spend the day with me,” he urged. “We’ll go to my place. I’ll take a short nap after which we’ll do whatever your little heart desires.” 

“Anything?” she teased.

Her voice was as enticing as silk and just as alluring. Her excitement set fire to his blood. “Anything.” he assured in a thick voice.

His smoldering gaze, as tender as a caress and just as potent, lowered to her lips, lingered, then raked over her in a hungry gesture before returning to capture hers in a heated embrace. Trina felt as though he was touching her in the most intimate of ways. Her cheeks grew hot, her breath lodged in her throat. Desire washed over her in angry waves. She swallowed hard and tucked trembling hands in her lap, desperately trying to form a coherent sentence. “Please, Scott, don’t look at me like that.”  

He could actually feel her trembling response across the table. His voice lowered another notch. “Like what?”

Trina shook her head. “Like you’re starving to death and could eat me up. Didn’t you have enough food?”

Pushing his plate away, Scott stood and held his hand out to her. Trina placed a trembling one in his firm grip. Pulling her gently to her feet, Scott raised it to his mouth, brushing his lips across her knuckles. “Food is not what I’m hungry for,” he informed her in a husky whisper.

Trina waited as he paid for their meal then followed him to the parking lot as gracefully as possible on legs that wobbled. He paused and in a silent gesture, signaled for her to give him her car keys. His fingers brushed sensuously over her wrist and palm, grasping hers gently when she placed them in his hand.

Locking his heated gaze with hers, Scott raised their clasped hands to his lips, this time lingering over the kiss. He nibbled on her knuckles, teasing the back of her hand with his mouth, then, in one swift movement, turned his attention to the sensitive flesh of her palm and wrist, relieving her of her keys and her senses.

Trina felt the caress to the very core of her being. She moaned, leaning against his hard frame when he pulled her closer. His heat enveloped her until she burned with him, for him. And his lips had never even touched hers.

Part of me feels guilty for not coming up with a smart, witty post for today but to tell you the truth, I'm plain wore out. Medicare AEP is 1/2 over (ends Dec. 7th) and it's been B...U....S....Y! So busy in that I had to schedule brake maintenance on my car at 7:30 this morning. I'm even working on Saturday!

Never fear though, our Saturday Spotlight will be up before I head into the office.

After it's over though, I hope to get back to posting each month and promise to do my best to share meaningful words with you - Friends.

Until next time, take care and God bless.
PamT

#WednesdayWordswithFriends

Good Morning Friends!

As with my previous Tuesday Treasures and Thursday Thoughts posts, I try to share something with you on occasion. Looking back I only found a handful of times I actually posted something myself instead of for someone else. Although I LOVE sharing other authors' stories, treasures, thoughts and tips, I'm determined to be more active in visiting with  my reader's on a personal level.

So much has happened since I spent time with you in the Spotlight!

This year I've traveled to SC, the FL Keys!!!, OK (for a writing retreat!!) and TX (to visit my son) as well as to teach at TX Gulf Coast Writers Guild's 1 day conference in April and at their monthly meeting this past weekend.

I LOVE teaching what I've learned over the years as a writer/author/editor/publisher/promotions person.

I also love helping other authors get their work published. With that in mind, let me tell you about my most recent client and her book. Another client gave me Keyon's name and said she would be calling me. Lo and behold, before she did, we ran into each other at the gym! (Don't'cha just love how God works?!)  Anyway, she contacted me earlier this year and we got her book, Tucked in HIM: 9 Days of Prayer for Headship and Covering out this month. This is a BEAUTIFUL prayer book and I am truly honored and humbled to be a small part of it. The book is available on Kindle and in Print so if you love prayer books, check this one out!!

I hope to have Keyon as a guest here on the blog sometime later this year. We're pretty booked up for a while but I'll get her here with a peek into this wonderful title.

As I mentioned, in May I went to OK for a writing retreat. While there, I got my mojo back and have been working steadily on My Heart Weeps, a novel that takes us on Melina Ryker's journey through widowhood into new life as a full-fledged, gallery-worthy artist. I'm looking forward to finishing this book soon and working on something else. I've promised Tempered Truth for quite some time now, so that may be the next one to finish.

Speaking of the Tempered books, Tempered Hearts is now in Audio!

Yep! That's another thing I've been working on these past six months! I listed the book on ACX last fall but things feel through the cracks with Medicare AEP, injury to my arm and the holidays. So, in January I contacted the narrator again and we got busy. She finished recording at the end of March/early April. I had to review the files. After a couple rounds where she made corrections, the book went live last week!

For new visitors who don't know about this book, here's the Blurb: Rancher Craig Harris and veterinarian Tamera Collins clash from the moment they meet.  Innocence is pitted against arrogance as tempers rise and passions ignite to form a love as pure as the finest gold, fresh from the crucible and as strong as steel.  Thrown together amid tragedy and unsated passion, Tamera and Craig share a strong attraction that neither accepts as the first stages of love.  Torn between desire and dislike, they must make peace with their pasts and God in order to open up to the love blossoming between them.  It is a love that nothing can destroy when they come to understand that only when hearts are tempered, minds are opened and wills are softened can man discern the will of God for his life.

And an EXCERPT: Craig’s breath escaped with a moan as desire rocketed through him. Her shy, inexperienced passion affected him more than any expert touch he ever knew. “Oh, Lord,” he breathed. “You’ve presented me with the physical manifestation of temptation. Help me,” he groaned.

It was Tamera’s turn to grin. “Call on someone closer, Craig,” she teased.

He laughed. “Right. I don’t think He’d appreciate me consorting with a witch, and a seductive one at that.”

She wrinkled her nose at him. “If I were a witch, of any sort, I’d turn you into a frog. Just like that,” she snapped her fingers. “There’d be one less arrogant jerk for the world to put up with.”

His high-pitched voice, punctuated with frog-like croaks, reduced her to a helpless mass of giggles as he begged her to kiss him again and turn him back into her prince. She turned her nose up haughtily, ignoring his pleas until she could no longer resist. With the regality of a queen bestowing favors on a lowly knight, she lowered her lips to his cheek.

😏 💓 😍

I have a few audio copies to give away. In fact, I'm having a special giveaway for my Newsletter Subscribers only. So if you're not subscribed, do so today and then leave a comment on this blog post and I will send you the link to the contest.

If you prefer Print or Ebook, Tempered Hearts is available at Amazon (Kindle), B&N (Nook) and at Smashwords for other E-reader versions.

The first half of this year has been busy but, as a Medicare agent, I'm about to enter the craziest season at my day job. We've already begun setting up training for the 2020 Medicare changes and products.

Regardless, I hope to share personal posts with you on a regular (well maybe semi-regular) basis.

I'd LOVE to know what YOU'VE been up to these past six months!

Leave a comment and who knows? I just might give away an audio copy of Tempered Hearts right here today.

Until next time, good luck and God's blessings to EACH of YOU!
PamT

Happy New Year!

Well we made it to LOL!

2018 is history and 2019 filled with promise. This is a time when most people reflect on the past twelve months, reevaluate their lives and plan for the future.

If you're doing that today, I'd like to offer you a bit of encouragement.

Dream Big - because all of heaven is dreaming with you!

Believe in Yourself and Your Dreams.

Imagine the life you'd love to live, seek God's wisdom and direction then take the actions inspired during your time with Him.

Most of all, remember to infuse every thought, word, action, deed and dream with LOVE because of all of the emotions we feel, LOVE is the greatest. Even God said so in 1 Corinthians 13:13 ....

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Here's wishing you and yours a most Blessed and Prosperous 2019.

PamT

PS: Don't forget, all of my independently published titles are on sale through Jan 15th and can be purchased at Amazon for Kindle, B&N for Nook, and Smashwords for other E-readers. They are also available at Kobo and I have published another FREE read for newsletter subscribers (a Christmas romance) so, if you haven't already, please sign up HERE.

#SaturdaySpotlight is on Me!

Good Morning!

Today I'm taking time for me to THANK YOU dear friends and followers and to let you know that all of my independently published books are on SALE through Jan 15th!

Ebooks can be purchased at Amazon for Kindle, B&N for Nook, and Smashwords for other E-readers. They are also available at Kobo. I've also reduced the price on the print books that Amazon would allow since they are priced as low as possible anyway.

I hope you'll take advantage of this sale and get books for the readers on your Christmas list!

I also wanted to let you know that my collection of short romantic stories through Pelican Book Group will be published in January! I'll share more details as I get them.

Don't you just LOVE this cover?!?

Until next time, take care and God bless and here's praying for a Blessed and Merry Christmas to you ALL!

PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight is on Tempered Joy

Hi There!

I'm a bit late posting today, but my scheduled guest could not make it so I'm improvising.

Author friends, have you ever read your own book? If so, what were your thoughts?

Last night I pulled out a copy of Tempered Joy (book 4 in my Tempered series) and said, what the heck, laid down and started reading.

As an editor I saw a few things that could be fixed...mostly punctuation or removing an extraneous word or two from a sentence, but nothing that threw me out of the story.

You'd think I wouldn't be moved by my own words, but, surprisingly enough, I was!

If I had to review it, I'd give Tempered Joy 4 stars .... and this is what I'd say...

This story lived up to its name as I found myself in tears nearly as much as I laughed out loud at the antics of the characters.

For those of you who are new to visiting my blog here is the blurb and an excerpt for you....

Blurb: All around rodeo cowboy and heir to the Rockin’ H Ranch, Ace Harris is determined not to fall in love.  He’s only loved one woman in his life, his mother, and no one can even come close to filling her boots. Lexie Morgan thinks rodeo cowboys have rocks for brains and a death wish for a soul.  A broken childhood and the death of her father and best friend leave her doubting and questioning God (despite her years of religious upbringing) and afraid of love. Can two young people who clash from the onset learn to trust in the healing power of God and find love and happiness amidst tragedy and grief?  

Excerpt: Her eyes narrowed when he took a step closer. “Ace,” she warned and wielded the brush like a lethal weapon.

Raising his hands where she could see them, he watched her try to brush some semblance of order to the thick mass of unruly auburn hair. The simple chore made him want to sink both fists in the silken locks and gave him a whole new insight to the word erotic.

Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes sparkled vivid green and spewed wrath. She glared at him as though the tangled tresses were his fault alone. Her chest quivered with each breath she took. He took another step closer and could feel her tremble. Locking his gaze with hers in the mirror, he reached around her and picked up a bandanna off the dresser. He ran it through his fingers in what could have been a caress then slid the cloth beneath her hair and left it trailing over her shoulders.

With hands that shook, Lexie pulled the ends together and tied her hair back into a ponytail. Those bright gray eyes had gone soft and warm, like liquid metal. Mouth dry as dust, she swallowed hard.

Purchase Links:

Kindle http://amzn.to/1uto0eH

Amazon Print: http://amzn.to/1xwIx12

Nook http://bit.ly/1mF4Lhp

B&N Print: http://bit.ly/1R62HtU

Smashwords http://bit.ly/14KH0bX

Hope you enjoyed today's spotlight and that you'll drop by each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight!

Until next time take care and God bless.

PamT

#ThursdayThoughts on Change....

Good Morning from Santa Fe, New Mexico!

If you've visited often you know I've embarked on a 2 month trek across the US to make a loop up the West Coast, around the Midwest and back down to Louisiana. Saturday I'll be spotlighting some highlights from our trip so be sure and drop by.

Meanwhile, let's talk a little about change.....

Some people thrive on change. Others hate it. Many, like me understand change is a part of life and just learn to go with the flow.

Not all change is -or appears - good: death of loved ones or loss of job or health. Though these are some of the worst types of changes we can go through, life goes on and so must we.

Other changes are good! New job, new relationship, new home, new (fill in the blank). We love these types of changes although many begin with a not-so-good one.

Then there are changes that surprise and please and hopefully open new doors for us. These are the types of changes I absolutely LOVE. One such change is with my novel The Inheritance (published 2007 from The Wild Rose Press). We all know the story of how TWRP evolved to White Rose Publishing and then Pelican Book Group - these were all good changes. Now there's one even better!

PBG is re-issuing The Inheritance sometime later this year. The book has been edited, updated, revised and has a brand new cover! Don't 'cha just LOVE it? I do! It's still the same story, only better and hopefully this change will turn out to be good for everyone involved and will garner new readers.

On the heels of this news and my receiving the galley which I'm currently working to get back to the editor so we can get an actual release date....anyway, my lovely cover artist and friend, Delia Latham of Heaven's Touch Designs surprised me with a brand new cover for my Tempered Series bundle (boxed set)..... I can't wait to replace the current one with this!

These two changes started me thinking....Even though we're told not to, many people judge a book by it's cover therefore, a not-so-good cover can make or break a book. My novel, Circles of Fate has gotten great reviews yet the sales reflect poorly. So, Delia and I put our heads together and came up with a brand new cover for it too!

I love how Delia depicted the main characters in this romantic saga so well! Hopefully, this fresh, new and exciting cover will be more attractive to readers. It is certainly eye-catching.

These are all good changes, but even good changes have drawbacks....in these instances, lot's of work replacing the old covers with new in all publishing venues AND in all marketing materials. Hopefully our hard work will pay off and readers will reap the benefits as well, by being entertained, their faith strengthened by the triumph of these characters.

Moral of this post: Whether expected, unexpected, good or not....life continually changes and evolves. So must we.

Something to think about!

"Inspirational with an Edge!" ™

Hope you enjoyed today's post and that you'll join me each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight!

Until next time, take care and God Bless!

PamT

#SaturdaySpotlight: Picmonkey

Good Morning Friends,

Our scheduled guest was unable to make it today so I thought I'd spotlight a program #MyAHA (my authors helping authors) group friends shared with me.

If you're a twitter or Facebook fan, you see all the pictures with text designed to entice you into checking out the book advertised.

Well, these memes have a way of drawing a readers attention so naturally I wanted to know how to create one.

Fellow authors from a promo group I belong to told me about PicMonkey a free online photo editor and let me tell you something I'm loving this site!

The more I learn the more I enjoy creating memes for my books. So today, I'm sharing a couple with you.....

I've had a lot of fun creating these!

So if you just want to add text to a photo, edit your favorite pictures or create memes for your books or other art work, check out PicMonkey!

Hope you enjoyed today's spotlight!

Stay tuned weekly for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.

Until next time, take care and God Bless!

PamT