On May 31 I got to meet some of this country's best Christian fiction authors (all from Indiana), and I just have to share their pictures with you! Just imagine, little ol' me, rubbing shoulders with the big girls (and guys). I was star struck. Some of them were signing books, and I bought at least one from each of them. I will be reviewing them on this blog soon! (I have already read several of them!)
I have to tell you, they are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Not only are they gifted and talented but they are also generous. I am impressed with the way Christian authors support one another and encourage us newbies.
Left to Right: Cara Putman, Diann Hunt, Colleen Coble, Denise Hunter, Brandt Dodson
It is my privilege to introduce you to the authors who were signing books. In the near future I will be reviewing their books on this blog. I bought a lot of books that day! It was hard not to!
Cara Putman is an impressive young woman and author. Not only is she a busy wife and Mom of three beautiful children, she is also an attorney, a ministry leader, and an ACFW board member. She has written three historical romances -- a series set in Nebraska during World War II. Her fourth book is a suspense. Go to her website to purchase her books and meet this lovely woman! http://www.caraputman.com/books.shtml I purchased all three of the books below and have peeked inside and can hardly wait to finish them!
Diann Hunt is someone you fall in love with just reading the titles of her books. She claims to see the world from a slightly different angle than most, and will do just about anything for chocolate. Some of the titles she has written include Hot Flashes and Cold Cream, RV There Yet?, Hot Tropics and Cold Feet and her newest release, For Better or For Worse. I wanted to purchase all of her books, of course, but budgets being what they are, I purchased the one below. Clicking on it will take you to her website, or go to http://www.diannhunt.com/books.html . I have peeked inside this book, too, and it's hilarious. I am so looking forward to sharing it with you!
Colleen Coble is an enormously talented best-selling and award-winning author of at least 30 books. I was so excited to get to meet her and hear her speak after the book signing. And I found out that she lives about 30 minutes from my house! (But not for long, unfortunately.) So far this summer I have read two of her books: Without a Trace and Abomination. I still plan to read another book I bought that day at the book signing, Anathema. I can hardly wait. I love suspense and this is what Colleen is really good at. She jokes that once she was riding on an airplane discussing with a writer friend different ways to kill someone. The passengers were relieved when she explained to them that she was a writer! You can learn more about Colleen on her website at http://www.colleencoble.com.
Denise Hunter is an award-winning author with at least thirteen books to her credit. I thoroughly enjoyed her book, Surrender Bay and can hardly wait to read her newest release, The Convenient Groom. She lives in Indiana (like me!) with her three sons and her husband who claims to be her inspiration for her romance novels.
I am really looking forward to posting my review for Surrender Bay. It is a book that has stuck with me. I love books like that! Her website is http://www.denisehunterbooks.com/books.html .
And yes! Guys write, too! And one of them signing books that day was Brandt Dodson. Dr. Brandt Dodson to be precise. I am always fascinated when doctors write novels. I guess if you're a writer, it doesn't matter what you do for your "day job." There are just stories inside of writers that have to come out! I purchased The Root of Evil at the book signing because it's set in Indianapolis and I thought it would be fun to recognize some landmarks. I also sent an autographed copy to my Dad for Father's Day. I am really excited to meet Brandt and to read his books. Suspense is one of my favorite genres. Brandt comes from a long line of police officers, spanning several generations, and was employed by the FBI before leaving to pursue his education. A former United States Naval Reserve officer, Brandt is a board Certified Podiatrist and past President of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association. He is a recipient of the association's highest honor, "The Theodore H. Clark Award." It's just so cool that in spite of all his success as a physician -- he wants to write Christian novels! You can learn more about his books at http://www.brandtdodson.com/brandtdodson_007.htm .
I'll be posting book reviews soon! Do yourself a favor and read a good novel. It's a stress reliever, and it takes you places you may never get to go any other way. As an educator, sometimes I get far too involved in nonfiction to remember to read for pleasure. Reading the above books, I promise, will bring you hours of wholesome pleasure! Enjoy!
(c) 2008 Karla Akins
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