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Your 100 Day Prayer by John I. Snyder

Your 100 Day Prayer is a guide for your own one hundred days. Each entry begins with a passage of Scripture and ends with preparation for prayer for that day. After your prayer, you can enter your thoughts and any notes you may have.


Each day you can express your need and praise His name. There are several lines to jot your thoughts and progress. Each day's passage and preparation not only prepares you for your own daily prayer, but it also offers advice and encouragement. My mom reads a 'daily bread' every morning that offers a passage of Scripture to help guide with her spiritualism, but I believe The 100 Day Prayer offers even more. With the ability to discover daily that God does listen and does respond is the catalyst to continue forth on your transforming journey.

 

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*The Tropical Traditions Giveaway is now fixed :D

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Commune of Women by Suzan Still

Six women, on a normal morning at LAX airport, each have their own agendas and thoughts running through their minds when chaos erupts. Gunshots ring out and people are running everywhere, with many falling as they die. A obscure door, a breakroom for employees, becomes a sanctuary for some running for their lives.


After the initial pile-up of bodies at the door, a few women help sort them out and Sophia, a large woman, takes charge. They immediately move a vending machine in front of the door to barricade others from charging in, namely the terrorists. They then realize one of the women has been injured, and upon closer examination, shot. Her name is Erika and she is given the only couch in the room. Sophia begins treating her immediately while the other women introduce themselves.

Pearl is an old bag lady who had been panhandling at the airport. She watches everyone and thanks the good Lord for the roof over her head and endless coffee. Heddi is a Jungian analyst who was at the airport to pick up a client, Ondine. Ondine is a wealthy and neurotic artist and Betty is an overweight housewife with a lot of issues.

The women end up spending four days in the breakroom, hoping the FBI rescues them soon. They use toilet paper rolls as pillows, monitor the vending machine for meals and spend their days talking about themselves. They all have their secrets and revealing them also helps them heal themselves.

Meanwhile, in a control room, is Najat, a student who has been abandoned by The Brothers. They lead the terrorist group that she has become a member of. Their goals and beliefs have changed from the initial reason for the group. Najat begins to question her beliefs in those days, watching her name on the television as one of the terrorists keeping hostages at the airport.

Commune of Women is a riveting read. The characters are diverse and their stories will find a place in your heart. From Betty's fascination with fake flowers to Pearl's horrifying and tragic life, there is something uplifting in how they found the strength to carry on. A nightmare situation and how the women came out stronger than when it began, along with compassion and the will to survive, Commune of Women is a captivating read that I highly recommend!

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Plain Fear: Forsaken by Leanna Ellis

Roc Girouard is a policeman in New Orleans who hasn't worked since his wife Emma was murdered two years ago. So when his old partner urges his to take a look at the newest crime scene, Roc doesn't want to go, until he is told she looks like Emma. What he sees, the two puncture holes in the neck and the body almost drained of blood, enrages him. He doesn't believe in vampires but it's unexplainable. The victim is dressed in plain clothes, so Roc decides to chase the monster to Pennsylvania.


Hannah can't let go of her grief for Jacob. Jacob and she loved one another, dreamed of a life together, but he died in an accident. He spent his running away time in New Orleans and when he came back, he was different, but she still loved him. Now, she spends her nights at his gravestone, wishing he would come back to her. She knows the Amish way is to move on with her life, as the seasons change, but she can't seem to do so.

Levi is the older brother of Jacob, but he has loved Hannah for as long as he can remember. He knows she still grieves for his brother, and he carries guilt for that, a secret he cannot share for fear of shunning. So he waits, hoping Hannah will eventually move on with her life and see him for who he is and that he loves her.

When a stranger called Akiva comes to the area, Hannah mistakenly thinks it is Jacob. But this man is so different, his eyes are black and Jacob's shone with his love and passion. However, Akiva is determined to have Hannah with him forever, and will do whatever it takes to ensure that future. Hannah spends more and more time with Akiva, a man who says he knew Jacob. She wants to know more about Jacob's time in New Orleans and she enjoys her time with Akiva, but Levi urges her to stay away from him.

But when animals are found dead and another victim, Roc and Levi begin to talk to one another. Levi is sure who has come back to the Amish community and what for, and with Roc's help, they are determined to get rid of the monster, no matter what the cost. But when the big showdown happens, who will be left standing? Will Hannah realize her love for Levi before it is too late? Will Roc believe in vampires before he becomes a victim?

Plain Fear: Forsaken is a new spin on the age-old vampire novel. Vampires within the Amish community, a community who knows that the Lord's will will be done and they are to fear nothing, is a captivating premise for the good vs evil fight. The character's are realistic and the details to the Amish settings is well-researched and authentic. The ending winds up well but leaves a thread open to the opportunity of a sequel, which I would love to read. I couldn't put this down - you won't want to miss it!

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Tropical Traditions All-Purpose Cleaner Review & Giveaway

I can't say enough good things about Tropical Traditions! I haven't tried a product yet of theirs that I didn't love.  Their All-Purpose Cleaner is no exception!  I've been using it everywhere - in the kitchen, the bathroom, the car, in the bedroom.  I just spray and go and I don't have to worry about toxic chemicals.

Tropical Traditions All-Purpose cleaner is made with non-toxic chemicals. It is a enzyme-based botanical formula that handles easy jobs or strong ones! The greasy mess in the kitchen is no match for this cleaner - one spray and a wipe and it's gone! It leaves no residue and has a fresh smell.

It has many uses! It can be used as a handsoap, fruit&vegetable cleaner, laundry and carpets too.  You can mix it with water for washing your car! It really does an excellent job! I really love it it's all-purpose use and the fact that it is so effective!

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Thanks to the sponsor, one lucky winner will receive their own bottle of Tropical Traditions All-Purpose Cleaner!

You must fill out the Rafflecopter widget to enter. Contest ends September 17th. USA & Canada Only.

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Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self by Danielle Evans Review & Giveaway

A small book that packs a big punch, Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self is a compilation of short stories about being African-American or mixed-race in modern-day America. The stories have very compelling and realistic characters who find themselves struggling between cultures, relationships and ideas.


I found the stories to be humourous, entertaining and well-thought out. A story about a father trying to re-connect with his daughter, and realizing he doesn't know her as well as he thought he did. This story opens up with his roof falling in and quickly caught my attention. A unique glimpse at the relationship between parent and sibling as the mature and lead their own life.

A young girl spends the summer with her grandmother, whom is white. She doesn't care for the way Tara, who is from Brazil, wears her hair in cornrows. In fact, she tries to fit into both cultures but it is a struggle. A struggle that creates tension in her family.

There are many more short stories that are all intriguing and thoughtful. Author Danielle Evans certainly has the knack to write an insightful, yet entertaining work. Whether coming of age or learning hwo to adapt to new surroundings and find your unique piece of society, Before You Suffocate Your Fool Self is a must read!

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One lucky winner will with their own copy!

HOW TO ENTER

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USA Only.  Contest ends on September 14th.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be selected. Prize shipped direct from sponsor.

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The Undertaker by William Brown

Peter Talbot is a geek who is just going through the motions of life and has been for the past year since his wife Terri died from cancer. So he is stunned when one evening leaving for work, a large man slides into the passenger side of his vehicle and shows Peter two obituaries from the paper, his and his wifes.

The obituary states they were killed in a car accident in Ohio and the funeral is the next day. The man in the passenger seat, Gino Parino, urges Peter to forget about his visit, it is a misunderding. But Peter can't tolerate the idea of someone beseeching Terri's memory, so he calls into work and drives to Ohio.

No one attends the funeral, except Gino, who urges Peter to go back home and forget about it. He doesn't want Peter to get involved or to get hurt. But Peter can't leave it alone and begins to question the proprietor of Greene Funeral Home, who tells Peter that people have other people's names all the time and it is purely coincidence. Peter knows better, the details in the obit were his and Terri's lives and he knows they aren't in the cheap pine boxes sitting in the chapel.

Peter begins to feel alive again - anger and wanting to get to the bottom of the situation. He begins to investigate - his search leads him to obituaries similiar to his and Terri's - nine in the past year. All involving the Varner Clinic, Greene Funeral Home, Oak Hill Cemetery and the honorable Ralph Tinkerton, esquire as executor.

He questions them, as well as the local sheriff. They all tell him a different story and the only words that seem to get a rise out of all of them is "Jimmy 'the Stump' Santorini, a mafia boss of eastern New Jersey. Peter is determined to put a stop to the scam or whatever it is that is happening. His investigation takes him to several states and to a woman named Sandy. But can he solve the case before he ends up dead for real this time?

The Undertaker is a thoroughly executed thriller that quickly captured my attention. Author Bill Brown's writing reminded me much of one of my favorite suspense writers, Brian Freeman. The characters are realistic set against a modern day world with believable situations. Quick-paced and solid, I would recommend The Undertaker to any suspense fan! I can't wait to read more from this very talented author!!

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The Bad Always Die Twice by Cheryl Crane

When Nikki Harper heard about Rex March's death by airplane, she was sympathic. However, a few months after his funeral, she acquired a new client, Edith March. Edith wants to sell the monstrosity of a mansion she and Rex owned, and she wants Nikki to be her realtor.


Nikki is the daughter of golden age screen star, Victoria Bordeaux. She's wealthy in her own right and doesn't need to work, but she enjoys what she does. She and her partner, Jessica Martin, make their living selling real estate for the rich and famous.

So when Jessica calls Nikki late one evening screeching for help, Nikki rushes to help. Jessica had come home from a seminar and found Rex March's dead body in her bed. The cops want Jessica for the murder, her alibi isn't that tight. But Nikki knows Jessica is innocent. You can't kill someone who is alread dead.

Nikki decides to do some investigation work on her own to prove Jessica's innocence. Jessica has always had a thing about rich older men, so she isn't shocked when she finds out that Jessica had been seeing Rex before he died. She is, though, shocked that she kept it a secret. Nikki's mom urges her to question Edith and her new young boytoy, but there reaction to Nikki's questions are unusual.

As the clues become revealed, Nikki begins to put the pieces of the puzzle together. Who killed Rex March, not once, but twice? And why?

The Bad Always Die Twice is an entertaining mystery with a cast of spectacular characters. I really enjoyed Nikki's famous mother, she was pure entertainment who really was very insightful. Nikki's character was a delight, much like an onion, the layers were peeled away as the story progressed, giving the reader a deeper look into the way her mind worked and her heart. The writing was quick-paced and the plot unfolded at a steady rate, keeping me thoroughly entertained, turning the pages. I look forward to reading more from author Cheryl Crane and would love to read more about Nikki Harper in future works!

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Scott Nicholson's Be Nicholson's Agent giveaway launch

I'm really excited to announce that Minding Spot is participating in Scott Nicholson's Agent Contest! There are 23 blogs participating and all of them are holding giveaways and special events through-out the month of September!! Help spread the word and you can win too!

I'm hosting Scott's Book - Speed Dating with the Dead!
Also an ebook!

For fans of Stephen King, Joe Hill, and James Herbert. A paranormal conference at the most haunted hotel in the Blue Ridge Mountains goes haywire when ghost hunters accidentally stir up demons.


SPEED DATING WITH THE DEAD


When Digger Wilson brings his paranormal team Spirit Seekers International to the White Horse Inn, he is skeptical that his dead wife will keep her half of the bargain. He doesn’t believe in ghosts, and just before she died, she promised to meet him there.

But when one of the conference guests channels a mysterious presence and an Ouija board spells out a pet phrase known only to Digger and his wife, his convictions are challenged.

And when guests start to disappear, Digger and his daughter Kendra must face the circle of demons that view the hotel as their personal playground. Because soon the inn will be closing for good, angels can’t be trusted, and demons don’t like to play alone . . .

The first giveaway will be on Sept. 1 to spread the word about the contest: $10 giveaways to tweet, $10 for Facebook post, $10 to a random newsletter subscriber.

Example: #BeNicholsonsAgent Scott Nicholson igiving away 15 percent of his ebook sales in Sept http://hauntedcomputer.blogspot.com RT to enter for $10 gift card


http://hauntedcomputer.blogspot.com/

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