Audra Jennings

Part 1 of an interview with Nika Maples, Author of Hunting Hope Finding hope in dark times is not an accident. Sometimes it has to be hunted, and that chase takes great strength. Author Nika Maples wants to help others find the fierce bravery required to excavate hope from hardship with her new book, Hunting Hope: Dig Through the Darkness to Find the Light (Worthy Inspired) . Maples warns those who have the opportunity to observe Hope Hunters not to be fooled by the light in their eyes and the smile on their faces. If bystanders look a little closer, they’ll notice the dirt under their fingernails and the sweat on their shirts. These pursuers of light rake through the rubble of unwanted situations and dig into difficult circumstances, because they know enough about God to make them confident adversity can produce good in their lives. This is not the delusion of the eternal optimist. The Hope Hunter acknowledges things are as bad as they seem, but they understand they can ...

At twenty, Nika Maples learned that when hope was all she had, she claimed it boldly while defying all odds to recover from a devastating stroke. The lessons from that struggle are powerful and universal, and she shares those lessons in her new book,  Hunting Hope . Doctors warned that she had as little as 48 hours to live, and—if she lived at all—she would never walk or talk again. There was no hope on the horizon. So Nika started to hunt for it. Today, she not only walks, but she speaks to audiences everywhere about the power of hunting hope when a situation appears hopeless. She says hope remains camouflaged in the daily mundane. If we are not looking for it, we will miss it, though it is right before our eyes. Celebrate the release of  Hunting Hope  with a $200 Getaway Giveaway (details below) and a  live webcast with Nika on May 26 !   One grand prize winner will receive: One copy of Hunting Hope A $200 Hilton gift card to give a hope...

Sign up to confirm your spot in Litfuse’s Author Social Media 101 Webcast. The webcast will start at 8 PM EDT (7 CDT/6 MDT/5 PDT). Even if you can’t make it to the live webcast, we’ll provide a playback link to everyone who signs up. For questions, please email caitlin@litfusegroup.com . You’ll receive a confirmation email soon after submitting the form below. Thanks, and we hope to see you on October 20! http://litfusegroup.com/webcast

Don’t miss  Judith Miller 's latest novel,  The Brickmaker’s Bride .   CBA Retailers + Resources  raves, “. . . a wonderful story about faith and love throughout life’s trials.” Judith is celebrating with a Kindle HDX giveaway and  a “Refined by Love” Facebook author event on November 4th. One winner will receive: A Kindle HDX The Brickmaker’s Bride  by Judith Miller Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on November 4th.  Winner will be announced at the Refined by Love Facebook Author Event . Connect with Judith for a fascinating evening centered around her new Civil War-era series. She’ll be hosting a book club discussion, giving away prizes, answering your questions, offering an exclusive peek at the next book in the Refined by Love series, and much more! So grab your copy of  The Brickmaker’s Bride   and join Judith and friends on the evening of November 4t...

Live web event allows readers to join author to discuss Keepers of the Covenant     Best-selling author Lynn Austin invites readers to join her for a live web event  on October 21 at 8:00 PM EDT to talk about the latest addition to The Restoration Chronicles series. The evening will center on a Biblical fiction book club discussion featuring Austin’s new release, Keepers of the Covenant (Bethany House Publishers/ October 7, 2014/available in hardcover, paperback and ebook) . During the online event, Austin will be discussing Keepers of the Covenant , answering reader questions live and giving a sneak preview of future releases. Throughout the hour, readers will have an opportunity to chat with other fans, answer trivia about the book and submit questions for Austin to answer during the evening. A number of prizes will be given away to those participating in the discussion, including copies of Austin’s books and gift cards. At the end of the webcast, the winn...

Don't miss the first book in Mary Connealy 's Wild at Heart series. In  Tried and True , Mary is back with her signature humor and heartfelt story-telling. Mary's celebrating by connecting with readers during a live webcast event and giving away a Kindle HDX. One winner will receive: A Kindle HDX Tried and; True  by Mary Connealy Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on September 23rd. Winner will be announced at the Tried and True  LIVE webcast event on September 23rd .  Connect with Mary for an evening of swoon-worthy book chat, fun trivia, laughter, a sneak peek at the next book in the Wild at Heart series, and more! Mary will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books, fun prizes, and gift certificates throughout the evening. So grab your copy of Tried & True  and join Mary and friends on the evening of September 23rd for a chance to connec...

Welcome to the launch of Tracie Peterson's 100th book!  A Sensible Arrangement  launches Tracie's new Texas-based series, Lone Star Brides, that’s sure to please. As a special treat, devoted fans will be able to catch a glimpse of several popular characters from previous series. Tracie is celebrating by giving away an iPad Mini and hosting a LIVE webcast event on 4/29.     One winner will receive: An iPad Mini A Sensible Arrangement  by Tracie Peterson Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on April 29th. Winner will be announced at the A Sensible Arrangement Live Webcast Event on April 29th .  Connect with Tracie for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, and more! Tracie will also be taking questions from the audience and giving away books, fun prizes, and gift certificates throughout the evening. So grab your copy of A Sensible Arrangement and join Tracie and friends on the evening of...

Author to host a live web event on April 29 to celebrate release of A Sensible Arrangement In honor of the release of her 100th book, A Sensible Arrangement (Bethany House Publishers/April 1, 2014/ISBN 978-0764210587/$14.99), best-selling author Tracie Peterson will be hosting a webcast . During the live event on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 8:00 PM EDT, Peterson will introduce readers not only to her latest release, but to her new Lone Star Brides series, both of which hold a tender place in her heart. “Wow, what a journey! A Sensible Arrangement is book 100 for me, and I stand absolutely amazed at what God has done with and through the books He's given me to write,” explains Peterson. “This new series — Lone Star Brides — ties together two former series ( Striking a Match and Land of the Lone Star ) by marrying characters Jake Wythe and Marty Dandridge together and following their lives and those of others the readers will recognize from the previous series. This...