Monday: Jan Drexler shared some ideas for a lovely, simple Christmas. The winner of her prize package of the three books in her Journey to Pleasant Prairie series and Christmas wall art is Lee-Ann B. Congratulations, Lee-Ann!
Wednesday: Debby Giusti shared an Advent Reflection with artwork from the Old Masters, depicting the Lord's Nativity. Debby's giving away the first three books in her Amish Protectors series: Amish Refuge, Undercover Amish and Amish Rescue. The winner of the drawing is Anne Rightler. Congrats, Anne! Send your address to Seekerville2@gmail.com to get your prize.
Thursday: Carrie shared about her favorite Christmas traditions! The winner of Literary Listography: My Reading Life In Lists is Amy Anguish. Congratulations, Amy!
Friday: Ever wonder about the history of Advent? It might not be what you thought! Winnie Griggs shared her research of Advent and came up with some surprises! The winners of their choice of any one of her five Christmas themed novels are: Caryl Kane, Amy Anguish, Vince, Jackie Smith, Winnie Thomas, Lee-Ann B, Tracey Hagwood, Sandy Smith, Wilani Wahl, Trixi.
Monday/Tuesday: Seekerville wishes you the merriest of Christmas Eves and Days! God bless you always.
Wednesday: Join Ruth Logan Herne as she chats about not only her newest release "A Cowboy in Shepherd's Crossing" but the fun of writing Westerns in a world that loves its heroes!
Thursday: Erica Vetsch will give some tips on how to beat the Post-Christmas blues.
Friday: Pam Hillman is the lucky Seeker to bring our blessed Advent season and December to a close.
The first two books in Jan Drexler's Journey to Pleasant Prairie series are now available in audio! Hannah's Choice and Mattie's Pledge are available now, with Naomi's Hope to follow soon! Click here for the link to Hannah's Choice in audio!
With Christmas around the corner, literally, it's time to look at our goals, plans and dreams for 2019 and that means having a rousing good time with The Seekers as we say goodbye to 2018 and welcome the New Year in with our goals, dreams and plans.... and yours!
What are you looking for in this newest year granted us? What do you want to do as a writer or a reader? As a person or a Christian?
We're looking forward to hearing from you this week as you have a warm or rollicking Christmas... and we're looking forward to welcoming the new year in with you next week at our 2018 Seekerville Annual Rocking It New Year's Eve Party!
JUST RELEASED!!!!!! This beautiful story has just hit the shelves NATIONWIDE and we are so excited for Ruthy!
And the first 15 chapters of Ruth Logan Herne's "The Cowboy's Christmas Surprise" are live on Harlequin.com now! And the final five chapters are so cleverly timed for this week: Christmas week!!!
My Top Books of 2018 by K.M. Weiland at Helping Writers Become Authors.
Author's Legal Guide to Stock Photos for Book Covers by Jonathan Green at Kindlepreneur with Dave Chesson.
10 Top Book Marketing Articles from BookBub in 2018 by Diana Urban at BookBub Partners Blog.
Are you feeling creative? Design Cuts is offering a huge Christmas special on fonts and other creative elements to keep your inspiration thriving in and out of your books. Feed the creative you Celebrate An Amazing 2018 With This Special $2 Design Bundle at An Indie Adventure.
Cut and Cut (and Cut Again) - The Self-Edit Credo by Michael Gallant at BookBaby Blog
Why Is A Creative Routine So Important For Authors by Joanne Penn at The Creative Penn
Feeling Stuck? Focus On A Single Sentence by Jane Friedman
Oh my stars, we had a comment from a very interesting "Escort" service, where the escorts are purported to keep up their body, their habits and their selves so as to "stay in the psyches and recollections of the customer until the end of time"....
ReplyDeleteSaints be praised, I'm not sure Seekerville is exactly what they're looking for, darlings!!!!!
Oh my word, this makes me feel oddly better about all those strange men friend requests and follows on Facebook and Instagram.
DeleteLOL!!! Delete. Delete. Delete. hahaha
DeleteHaha Missy, I delete all the time, but it's still creepy out there in cyberworld.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family Missy!
Oh, dear. Wrong place for sure.
DeleteOh my I ignore so many friend requests especially from men. I always check to see who their friends are if I don't know the name. If they are friends with several of the authors I know, then I know it might be another author or a reader and most likely safe to accept as a friend. You just never know these days.
DeleteI have to admit it was the funniest one I've deleted in a while!!! :)
DeleteAll righty then, now that that's been dispatched, I want to wish all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!! It's comin' round the bend and I hope your season of Advent has been joyous and prayer-filled and the kind of thing that makes one welcome the holy day with a gladdened heart... even if this holiday brings shadows and sadness and sorrow....
ReplyDeleteFrom our homes to yours, we wish you the blessings of Christ's birth and the glory of the Lord each and every day of 2019... and may your celebration now be year-long.
God bless you!
Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and your family Ruthy!
ReplyDeleteI also meant to say, I'm happy to win one of Winnie's books.
DeleteThanks Winnie!
Thank you, sweet thing! The kids are gathering here today for food and fun... which means Christmas Day will be quiet.... but today will be the opposite of quiet!!!!
DeleteCongratulations to the winners! Have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI hope you're all having a wonderful (and not too busy) weekend before Christmas! I used Clicklist at Kroger for my groceries so will be driving to pick them up this morning. A nice treat to keep away from the hectic store inside!
ReplyDeleteI did that once with Walmart, but I may make it a habit. I remember reading about grocery deliveries back in the 50's... how funny that we're heading back that way!
DeleteWishing each of you a wonderfully blessed Christmas. May the joy of Christ fill your hearts as we pause to remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. Merry Christmas, Seekerville!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend everyone. I'm excited I won a Christmas book from Winnie.
ReplyDeleteI plan to go Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, and all kinds of other things today. My two week sub job has ended and I don't work at the book store today. I also plan to make my fudge and start baking cookies. Going to be a busy day here!
Wishing a very merry and blessed Christmas to all.
Fudge and cookies, two Ruthy faves!!!! YES!!!!!
DeleteHappy weekend before Christmas, everyone! I'll be busy all day at Santa's Wonderland, helping families create Christmas memories. best job ever!
ReplyDeleteWishing everyone a very merry Christmas, filled with the light of God's Grace, Peace, and Love.
Cutest elf ever!!!! Hallmark channel, where are you??? Check out this elf!!!!
DeleteWishing everyone a merry Christmas. I am behind in getting my Christmas cards mailed.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all the winners I am so excited to win one of Winnie's books.
Had some excitement today when a pit bull was between me and my front porch. At one point he was running towards in full attack mode. I began screaming and he put his tail between his legs and ran the other way. I have finally calmed down. I tried to call the police but of course no one is on duty for the weekend so I ended up leaving a hysterical message. I also called animal control and left another hysterical message. I am embarrassed now because I have such a fear of dogs.
Wilani, don't be embarrassed! Any dog can be a danger at times, so you did the right thing... and if it's a nice little dog, he will not hold a grudge!
DeleteI'm sorry he scared you.
And did you really mean it when you said no one is on duty at 911?????
Or do you have a local police force that lets sheriffs take over on weekends?
Thanks Winnie, for the win....I am delighted!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all!
Congratulations to all of the winners and Merry Christmas everyone!
ReplyDeleteHappy Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas is almost here!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers to all!
Late to the party but early for Christmas wishes! Thanks to Winnie for making so many winners. That's the Christmas spirit of giving.
ReplyDeleteIt's Christmas Eve as I write this.
Blessings to all!
Vince, I was thinking the same thing. Christmas Eve! Isn't it the 2nd best day of the season? Or in some ways the best... the anticipation of Christmas Day.
DeleteAnd it's especially a good day since I'm not rushing around trying to buy last minute stuff for everyone, the house is (relatively) spotless and I can just relax and think about Jesus's birth.
Merry Christmas Eve!
Happy Christmas Eve, everyone!
ReplyDeleteI just realized that I haven't shopped at a big box (ie. Walmart, etc.) this entire Christmas season. Online shoppers unite. I did buy some cute fuzzy sweaters at a local boutique... amazingly soft! But I haven't gone to the zoo. It's been quite relaxing, all things considered. :)
Wait, I take that back... I did go several weeks ago because I needed a tree and a few grocery items that I can't get at my local smaller store. But still, the rush, the press, the crowds. Not my cup of tea.
I hope everyone is enjoying your Christmas holiday and taking time for the season.