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AUTHOR SUSAN COUNT

 

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Off The Rails - A Wilderness Survival Adventure 

by Susan Count

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About Off The Rails

 

Off The Rails - A Wilderness Survival Adventure  

Middle Grade Fiction    Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years    

2nd in Series  

Setting - Montana     Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hastings Creations Group 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2026

     Print length ‏ : ‎ 204 pages   Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1952371236

  ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952371233       

Digital will be available too. 

 

After planning a fun experience for a year, two Texas cousins make their first trip to Montana. When their train stalls, the boys leap from it into the white wilderness, beginning a perilous run for their lives.

As a blizzard hits, the boys spend a miserable night trying not to freeze. They struggle along the tracks to find shelter, but a disaster leaves them exposed to the elements and every famished wild creature.

Frustrated by their too-real situation, Davy and Anderson struggle to endure. Instead of vacationers at a wolf sanctuary, they become players in an unplanned survival experience.

Just because your cousin jumps from a train in the wilderness doesn't mean you should too.

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EXCERPT:

One hand on Davy’s back, Anderson pushed him through the door into the next compartment. He rushed to the first window, looking both ways, then bee-lined to an empty row of seats in the rear. Travelers raised their eyes momentarily and returned to their diversions.

Without a word, Anderson pointed into the snow-covered wilderness. He motioned for Davy to follow him. They popped out of the car and stood on the platform connecting to the next car. “I saw something moving in the woods.”

“Strange. Was it red? Pileated Woodpecker’s are red. They live in Montana. Some say they are a sign the forest isn’t healthy because they use big dead trees for their nests. They dig in the bark…”

“Not red and it’s not a bird.” Anderson insisted. “It was on the ground weaving through the trees.”

“A fox maybe. Wouldn’t it be amazing to see a wild fox?”

“That’s what I’m thinkin’ or a wolf.”

“I was hoping to see an Arctic fox while we’re here. I researched it and they don’t live this far south of the tundra. Their snow-white tails are over a foot long and they use them for balance and to keep their noses warm. They find mice and things to eat buried deep in the snow with their super-sonic hearing.”

“Easy on the animal kingdom lessons.” Holding onto the metal grab bars, Anderson moved down the steps. Then from deep in the woods something yelped in pain. “Did you hear that? Something needs help.”

“Whatever it is, it’s wild. You can’t help it. Whatever wants to eat it would eat you too.”

Anderson moved down another step. “How can I stand here and listen to a helpless animal crying in pain?”

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BONUS CONTENT:

I have had the pleasure of featuring four previous posts about this author and her books  on my blog over the past few years. Here are links to those posts:

https://authorjunemccraryjacobs.blogspot.com/2024/11/monday-middle-grade-book-feature.html

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https://authorjunemccraryjacobs.blogspot.com/2022/09/blog-tour-stop-abbys-pony-love.html

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https://authorjunemccraryjacobs.blogspot.com/2020/10/great-escapes-firefly-warriors-club.html

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https://authorjunemccraryjacobs.blogspot.com/2020/03/mmgm-dream-horse-series-blog-blitz.html 

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About Susan Count

Susan Count is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, American Christian Fiction Writers, and Texas Association of Authors. She takes studying the craft of writing seriously. Revision is her super-power.

Ms. Count has published Texas Boys Adventures, Dream Horse Adventures, and Dream Pony Riders. All series are for young readers ages 8 – 14.

Susan is a life-long equestrian and owned by a Rocky Mountain Horse that is kind-hearted enough to take her on long, forested trail rides. She says the only thing more fun than riding might be writing adventure stories for children.

Answer to why did I write Off The Rails :

Ten of my novels are horse books for girls. But on the rare occasions that I do an event book table, I’m inevitable asked if I’ve written any books for boys. So, I wrote this two book series (Texas Boys Adventures) because you asked and kept asking. You and my four grandsons. Finding wholesome books that will engage 8- to 12-year-old boys is a parental challenge.

I’m so old school. Let the kids keep their childhood for as long as possible. I believe in protecting their young hearts and minds. Give them adventures where they learn to build friendships and be the hero of their own stories. Capture their interest and then encourage and strengthen them to grow into the arrows they are destined to be.

Social Media Links:  

Website   http://www.susancount.com  

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/susancountauthor/ 

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GoodReads  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14771062.Susan_Count 

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-count-7bba4427/  

YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtHR27qiVUc  

BookBub  https://www.bookbub.com/profile/susan-count

   

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~ TUESDAY DEVOTIONAL FEATURE SONG OF OUR HEART ~

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~ TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

DEVOTIONAL FEATURE ~

--  'THE HEART OF OUR SONG'  --

AUTHOR KATHY DYE

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for The Song of Our Heart 

by Kathy Dye, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title:   The Song of Our Heart: Remembering God's Faithfulness Through Every Season 
Author:   Kathy Dye 
Publisher:   Westbow Press 
Release Date:   April 9, 2026 
Genre:   Bible Study

Life doesn’t always sound like we expect. Disappointments come, relationships fracture, health fails, and dreams fade. In these moments, we need something—Someone—to be the steady song of our hearts.  

The Song of Our Heart presents a five-week Bible study journey through Psalm 71. It provides a way to discover how to make God your song through every season of life—not just the easy ones, but especially the hard ones. This isn’t about superficial positivity or pretending everything is fine. It’s about honest faith that clings to God when life is messy. Through daily readings, reflection questions, and practical application, you’ll explore what it means to find God as your refuge when you’re overwhelmed, your hope when circumstances look bleak, and your praise even when you don’t feel like singing. Each week focuses on a specific aspect of making God your song: 

Week 1: God Is Our Song 
Week 2: A Life Led by God 
Week 3: God as Our Refuge 
Week 4: God as Our Hope
Week 5: God as Our Praise 

Whether you’re in a season of joy or walking through shadows, this study will help you rediscover that God isn’t just with you—He is your song. And when He becomes your song, you’ll be able to build a legacy of faith that sings long after you’re gone. 

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EXCERPT:

From “The Master’s Song”

— The story of Lilly the lamb

Meet Lilly, the wandering lamb every one of us has been.

Did you know that God sings over us? Zephaniah 3:17 says, “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love, He will no longer rebuke you but will rejoice over you with singing.” Yet often, like sheep, we wander away, too caught up in our desires to hear His song.

In a green pasture bordered by gentle hills, there lived a shepherd who knew each of his sheep by name. He was a kind Master who watched over his flock day and night, singing songs of love and protection as he tended them. Among his sheep was a young lamb named Lilly, who, like many young ones, had a habit of wandering.

“Lilly, please come back to the flock,” her mother would call, watching her daughter chase butterflies across the field. “You know how dangerous it is out there.”

But Lilly was too enchanted by the butterfly’s dance to listen. “Oh, Mama, it’s so much fun! Look how it flutters around my head!” she would laugh, bouncing further away.

Each evening, the master would call his sheep home, counting them by name as they passed through the gate. “Hello, Lilly,” he would say with knowing eyes and a gentle smile. “I see you had quite an adventure with that butterfly today. Try not to wander too far—I wouldn’t want to lose you.” 

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REVIEW:

An inspirational Bible Study Devotional that leads readers on an introspective, interactive journey to remember God's faithfulness through every season . . .

 

From the Contents and Preface and other Front Matter in this book, the author's warm, welcoming, and organized manner made this devotional an uplifting learning experience for me.

 

Following the Front Matter, readers begin a five-week thematic study with five devotionals for each week. The scriptures chosen for these weekly themes were meaningful to me and applicable to the theme for the week. Some of the passages were new to me and some were old favorites.

 

Each daily devotional includes an opening prayer, the author's narrative regarding the theme and scripture, and space for readers to write down their own thoughts in the Quiet Reflection and Prayer section. More applicable scriptures are provided. The devotional closes with a few questions in the For Discussion section.

 

The Back Matter includes a heartfelt, encouraging Letter from the Author.

 

I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are completely my own.

 

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About the Author

 

Kathy Dye resides in Evansville, Indiana, with her husband Sid. A retired elementary teacher turned Christian author and speaker, Kathy has taught women's Bible studies for over 40 years. She is the author of A Song in Her Heart, the Kit Kat Camp series, and the newly released Bible study The Song of Our Heart—a five-week journey through Psalm 71 helping women make God the song of their hearts through every season of life. Her commitment is to equip mothers and women to build a legacy of faith across generations.

Connect with Kathy by visiting kathydyeauthor.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of The Song of Our Heart and a $10 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight September 1, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on September 8, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE TAKEN WITHOUT TRACE ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION ROMANTIC SUSPENSE FEATURE ~

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AUTHOR HOPE WELBORN

  

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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn, 

hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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About the Book

Title:  Taken Without a Trace 
Author:   Hope Welborn 
Publisher:   Love Inspired Suspense 
Release Date:   August 25, 2026 
Genre: Romantic Suspense

A missing person case…  

or a deadly cover-up? 

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.  

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

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EXCERPT:

Cash Brenner? She hadn’t seen him in over two years. Not since he’d carelessly ended things between them. And broken her heart.

Pushing the though aside, she stepped toward him. “Cash?”

Crystal-blue eyes met hers, and her breath caught. She’d forgotten how piercing his gaze could be.

But his eyes looked through her, not seeming to recognize her. “Go.” He glanced at the road behind them. “Have to…go.”

“You’re not going anywhere.” A deep cut at his temple mingled with his short, dark hair. He probably had a concussion. “You need medical attention.”

He took two steps and almost toppled. Definitely a concussion.

She positioned herself next to his good shoulder and braced under the impact of his weight. Maya was not a tiny woman, but Cash was a big man. Tall and muscular.

She directed him away from the wreck. “Let’s get you to my car, and I’ll call for help.”

He mumbled something that sounded like—

“Bones? Yeah, you probably have something broken. We’ll let the paramedics che—”

The sound of another motor caught her attention. A sleek, dark street bike skidded to a halt at the edge of the pavement. Before she could speak, the rider raised a weapon.

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REVIEW:

Can forgiveness lead to healing and redemption between two strong-willed individuals who have each faced trauma and great loss in the past?

Cash Brenner, a Special Agent for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, is suffering from memory loss after a heart-pounding action event that kicks off this fast-moving romantic suspense story. He is an intense, serious person—on and off duty.

He is rescued by Maya Reid, a private investigator who just happens to be his ex-girlfriend. She is hesitant to work with Cash on her case because he deeply hurt her in the manner in which he closed down their relationship a couple of years earlier.

After the two compare notes on their respective cases, they realize the disconcerting similarities between their missions. Eventually, it is decided that they will work together with a hard-working law enforcement team who are dedicated to solving two different missing person cases—the current case of Maya's sister's disappearance and a long-ago case that Cash has been unable to solve for many years.

The villains in the story are truly evil and relentless in attaining their goals. There are many red herrings which will appeal to fans of this genre. The action scenes are varied and well-written.

The faith thread running throughout the story is a strong point of the plot. The book is completely clean in language and content.

I received a copy of this book from the author through JustRead Publicity Tours. All of my thoughts and opinions shared here are solely my own.

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About the Author

Award-winning author Hope Welborn writes spine-tingling suspense, sprinkled with romance, and saturated with faith. By day, she masquerades as a digital content marketing technology specialist, and by night, she stays up too late putting words on the page. Hope is also co-owner and design/technology manager for Spark Flash Fiction and a member of the Suspense Squad. She has two indie published works, and her next novel will release from Love Inspired Suspense in August 2026. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency.

Connect with Hope by visiting hopewelborn.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a signed paperback copy of Taken Without a Trace, a copy of both Hidden and Trail of Danger (also by Hope Welborn), and a $15 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 24, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 31, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.

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