Book of the Heart...Cancer Love

by Tanya Hanson

Well, everybody says their book is a book of the heart...but my Sanctuary truly is. I nearly lost my hubby to testicular cancer. I still get shivers in the night. But on Easter Sunday (no coincidence IMO), he celebrated his fourth anniversary cancer-free!

That all said and sniffed over, I know he wouldn’t be here without the scientific advances at Indiana University-Bloomington (you go, Dr. Einhorn!!) of the last 30 years.

So...comment to this question so I can maybe draw your name as the winner of the Full Set of my Hearts Crossing Ranch series at Pelican Book Group. (leave your e-addy, too, please.)

What is the greatest scientific advancement of the last fifty years?

Here’s the blurb for Sanctuary, which was an exclusive feature and web review at Romantic Times! (P.s. Mallie is based on the real-life struggle of our dear, 32-year old family friend who is desperately battling glioma. Please say a prayer if you’ve a mind.)

Ranch foreman and single dad Hooper Martin is ready to put his health and life back on track after battling testicular cancer...including re-entering the dating scene. His little girl sure could use a mother. Falling hard for wedding guest Malia Cameron makes perfect sense to him: she's a survivor, too. 

Mallie has put her heart on hold, knowing she will never recover from her struggle with a brain tumor. She can't promise a future to anybody and vows never to fall in love. Letting Hooper Martin into her life would be a big mistake. But his good looks take her breath away, and his living faith starts to gentle her confusion about Who's really in charge.

http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/sanctuary

Once, again, what in your opinion is the greatest scientific advancement of the last 50 years?

Hugs,

~Tanya Hanson

www.tanyahanson.com

www.petticoatsandpistols.com

Top Secret: Choose a Pen Name or not?

by Tanya Hanson

Okay doke. I can barely contain my joy. Just this last Friday, I sold a young adult paranormal book on the Salem Witch Trials! (More on that some other time. It’s still kinda top secret.) Since I’ve worn a Stetson ever since my first book years ago and think I’ve developed a Western brand, I gotta decide: do I stick with this ole’ moniker or pick something diff for this new venture? (There’s talk it could be a series.)

What do you think?

While you’re thinking on it, I’ll mention Redeeming Daisy, Book Two in my Hearts Crossing Ranch series at Pelican Book Group. This story has its roots in the loss of our own precious black Lab...

Veterinarian rancher Pike Martin has no choice but to advise putting down Daisy Denmore’s fatally ill dog, but she swears it's revenge for her mistreatment of Pike's brother years ago. Although stung by her insult at his professionalism, Pike finds himself drawn to the troubled woman who flounders in faith and aches for love and acceptance.

Costly mistakes have sent Daisy down an unrighteous path. Abandoned by her ex-husband, humiliated and broke, she has no choice but to return to her parents’ home in Mountain Cove, Colorado. As soon as she saves enough money, though, she'll be gone. Until Pike Martin's soft voice, caring manner, and downright empathy for her wounds tempt her to stay.

With God on his side, can Pike help Daisy along the path to forgiveness, trust, and whole-hearted love?

http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/redeeming-daisy

Before I sign off, I’ve got to ask the bigger question--wait for it. Then leave a comment and your e-mail addy...I’ll be picking one commenter from all my posts today to receive The Full Set of my Hearts Crossing Ranch series!

Here goes: If you could rename yourself, what name would YOU choose?

Hugs,

~Tanya Hanson

www.tanyahanson.com

www.petticoatsandpistols.com

So...what's the best way to see America?

by Tanya Hanson

So...what’s the best way to see America?

Let me know your thoughts in a comment and leave your e-mail addy. I’ll be picking one commenter’s name tomorrow from all of my posts today for the full set of my Hearts Crossing Ranch series. (Five books so far. Eight eventually, from Pelican Book Group www.pelicanbookgroup.com )

Well...I’ve flown lots of places including Boston, NYC, Omaha, Chicago, San Antonio, London, baby. Leaf-peeped throughout New England. Taken a guided tour of the historic sites of the east coast on a fancy bus. Driven Route 66 (well, to Kingman AZ). But one of my best times ever was a wagon train around the Tetons!

Kinda reminds me of Book One in my series from Pelican Book Group.

Here’s the blurb for Hearts Crossing Ranch. (I won’t bore you with an excerpt. They take too long to read.)

A beautiful city slicker and a rugged cowboy…The perfect Wild West adventure. Cowboy Kenn Martin bears the guilt for allowing a coach to ruin his younger brother’s bright athletic future. Feeling unworthy of any happiness, he’s lost his faith in relationships and in God. When he meets Christy Forrest, he begins to hope for redemption but soon learns his past mistakes aren't something she'll easily forgive.

On the Colorado wagon train adventure planned by her late father, landscape designer Christy Forrest seeks to find peace in the nature she loves. However, she can't let go of her anger at the drunk driver who killed her dad—or the woman who did nothing to stop the man from driving. Falling for Kenn Martin begins to lighten her heart…until she realizes the handsome cowboy carries heavy a burden all his own—a burden she’s not sure she can accept.

http://www.pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/hearts-crossing-ranch

Okay? So what’s your thought on the best way to see America?

Hugs,

~Tanya Hanson

www.tanyahanson.com

www.petticoatsandpistols.com

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Worship practice has never been this interesting…

From Carla Rossi and Pelican Book Group/White Rose Publishing:

This weekend I celebrate the release of the first in my series of inspirational romances about the worship team at fictional Cornerstone Fellowship. Unlikely Praise is the story of talented musicians, dedicated believers, and good friends. But everyone has secrets, and even the most devout followers are creatures of human sin and error. Join Candi and Shade on a journey of discovery as they grow in faith and learn God’s forgiveness and renewal.

Blurb:
A tattooed rocker and an uptight music teacher - who says God doesn't have a sense of humor?
Candi Canaberry has been the worship leader at Cornerstone Fellowship since the doors opened. Candi has dedicated her life to praise and worship, so when Cornerstone explodes into mega-church territory, Candi is sure she’ll be the one to take her team to the next level…isn’t she the obvious choice? Apparently not. Church leadership has other ideas. She’s given a partner to share her duties. But a one-time rocker with zero praise and worship experience?

Recently saved Samuel “Shade” Blackledge is new to Cornerstone Fellowship. He’s convinced a strong church family is what will help keep his head above water as he turns from things of the past and builds a new life. Ex-Dead Lizard rock guitarist, Shade is shocked when the pastor suggests he might be just what the worship team needs. But could God really want a tattooed veteran of the club scene? And what about his less-than-Godly lifestyle to this point --not the
least of which is a baby girl he’s never seen? Worship practice has never been this interesting as Candi and Shade work their way toward each other…and Unlikely Praise.

Leave a comment to be entered in my drawing to win an e-copy of Unlikely Praise.
Happy Reading!
Carla Rossi