Author & Sewing Designer June McCrary Jacobs: July 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE OFF THE CHAIN ~

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TAKEOVER TOUR:

-- 'OFF THE CHAIN' --

AUTHOR JANICE THOMPSON

~Post Includes: Book Spotlight,

Author Bio & Giveaway~

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Off the Chain JustRead Takeover Tour

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for Off the Chain by Janice Thompson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Off the Chain

Series: Gone to the Dogs Mysteries #1

Author: Janice Thompson

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Release Date: July 1, 2022

Genre: Cozy Mystery, Christian

The Town of Brenham, Texas, Has Gone to the Dogs!

Curl up with your pup and sink into a delightful small-town mystery as riddles and rescues stack up in book one of a new cozy mystery series.

Marigold Evans’s first attempt at rescuing an abandoned pooch lands her in the underground sewer lines of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. . .and almost in jail, until Parker Jenson comes to her defense. Then a bad day only gets worse as the Lone Star Vet Clinic, where they both work, is vandalized and the list of suspects starts to climb. With the help of her fellow employees, Marigold sets out to simultaneously solve the crime, rehab the rescued dog, and help more dogs in crisis. But why would anyone continue to work against all their good efforts?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Janice Thompson

Janice Thompson, who lives in the Houston area, writes novels, non-fiction, magazine articles, and musical comedies for the stage. The mother of four married daughters, she is quickly adding grandchildren to the family mix.

Connect with Janice by visiting janiceathompson.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Off the Chain and a $15 Amazon egift card!

Off the Chain JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 27, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on August 3, 2022. Winner 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 the policies found here.

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Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

*NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

~ NEW SEWING PATTERN RELEASE CUPCAKE ORNAMENTS ~

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~ MY NEW SEWING PATTERN

RELEASE ~

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~ My newest sewing pattern e-book, 'Beaded Wool Felt Cupcake Ornaments ~ 2 Sewing Patterns', is now available in the Kindle Store!

~ The book features full cutting and sewing instructions, downloadable patterns, and tips for working with wool felt so you can make these two unique wool felt cupcake ornaments. The ornaments are embellished with silk ribbon roses, glass beads, trim, and hand-embroidery which can be hung on your Christmas tree or used as party favors for a wedding, bridal or baby shower, birthday party, or child's party.

~ Free on Kindle Unlimited.

~ Link to purchase this book is:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B7Q69XQ9/

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THANK YOU!

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

~ TAKEOVER TOUR HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS ~

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~ TAKEOVER TOUR ~

-- 'THE HEART OF THE MOUNTAINS' --

AUTHOR PEPPER BASHAM

~Post Includes: Book Spotlight, Author

Bio & Giveaway~

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The Heart of the Mountains JustRead Takeover Tour

Welcome to the Takeover Tour for The Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Heart of the Mountains

Series: My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge #2

Author: Pepper Basham

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Release Date: July 1, 2022

Genre: Christian, Historical Romance

Can their hearts overcome the darkness of the mountains?

To escape a forced marriage, Cora Taylor travels from England to the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of her brother, who is working as a teacher in a mission school. She hopes to find a place where her nursing skills and independent ideas will be accepted and appreciated, but nothing prepares her for the wild mixture of isolation, community, brokenness, and hope within these mountains…or in the person of Jeb McAdams.

Returning from the devastation of World War 1 emotionally damaged, Jeb McAdams struggles against the rampant mountain alcoholism to soothe his nightmares. It’s easy to hide within the mountains, or it was, before Cora Taylor arrived. Now, she seems to show up at every turn, bringing her modern ideas, curiosity, and beautiful eyes with her.

Bound by their shared war history, the pair develop an unlikely friendship, which unexpectedly hints to something more. But when Cora’s desire to help the women of the mountains crosses an unspoken line, will Jeb be able to protect this feisty flatlander from the wrath of the mountain men or will he end up losing much more than his heart?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pepper Basham

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance peppered with grace and humor with southern Appalachian flair. Both her historical and contemporary novels have garnered recognition in the Grace Awards, Inspys, and ACFW Carol Awards. Her historical romance, The Thorn Healer, was a finalist in the 2018 RT Awards. Her historical romance novels, My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge and The Red Ribbon, and her contemporary novels, the Mitchell’s Crossroads and Pleasant Gap series, showcase her Appalachian heritage, as well as her love for humor and family. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC where she is the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist to about fifty more, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus.

CONNECT WITH PEPPER: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a print copy of The Heart of the Mountains and a $15 Amazon e-gift card!

Heart of the Mountain JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 20, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 27, 2022. Winner 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 the policies found here.

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE

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Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

*NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY ROMANCE E-BOOK SALE

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Beginning at 12AM PDT on Thursday, July 21st, and running through 12AM PDT on Tuesday, July 26th, four of my Christian and clean, wholesome romance e-books will be on sale for $.99!

💗💘💝 ~ The books on sale include: 'A Holiday Miracle in Apple Blossom,' 'Romance By Proxy,' 'Robin's Reward,' and 'Jorie's Journey.'

💗💘💝 ~ These books and all of my books are always free with Kindle Unlimited.

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https://www.amazon.com/June-McCrary-Jacobs/e/B00E7YV522

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Thank you! 😉

Thursday, July 14, 2022

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE FINDING HER AMISH HOME ~

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~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~

-- 'FINDING HER AMISH HOME' --

AUTHOR PAMELA DESMOND WRIGHT

~Post Includes: Book Spotlight + Excerpt,

Review, Author Bio & Giveaway~

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Finding Her Amish Home JustRead Blog + Review Tour

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Finding Her Amish Home by Pamela Desmond Wright, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Finding Her Amish Home

Series: Humble Blessings #1

Author: Pamela Desmond Wright

Publisher: Love Inspired

Release Date: June 28, 2022

Genre: Contemporary Amish Romance, Christian

What she wants more than anything

Could also be the most dangerous…

After her twin sister’s death, Maddie Baum flees to Wisconsin Amish country with her nephew in tow in the hopes of protecting him from his criminal father. Befriending Amish shopkeeper Abram Mueller gives her a glimpse of the happiness she’s been yearning for all along. Can she find a fresh start with Abram—or will old sins tear them apart?

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

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EXCERPT:

Abram Mueller wasn’t the sort to take a second look at a woman. Still, something about Maddie Baum made him pause. Her image hovered at the forefront of his mind, refusing to be banished.

Intuition tapped him on the shoulder.

Turn around.

The fine hairs at the nape of his neck rose. The first thing he’d been taught as a child was to never ignore the still, small voice. As a man firmly committed to his faith, the one thing he never doubted was that Gott moved in mysterious ways.

His servants were obligated to obey.

“What are You telling me, Lord?”

Pivoting on his heel, he searched for and found Maddie and her son as they headed to the checkout stand.

With her blonde hair neatly plaited and pinned, her simple gray dress, light sweater and black flats weren’t anything a fashionable Englisch woman would wear. Add a white kapp and apron and she would look like any proper Amish woman.

Knowing she was from Pennsylvania and that she spoke the Deitsch language led him to guess she was formerly a member of the community or at least closely associated through familie ties. Hard to tell if she was married or not. Amish women didn’t wear wedding rings.

Abram watched as she casually dipped a hand into her purse and then stopped dead. Her head dropped as she dug frantically, obviously seeking something she couldn’t locate. A moment later, she abandoned her basket and headed for the exit.

It didn’t take a rocket scientist to interpret the scene.

Empty purse. No money.

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REVIEW:

A moving story filled with faith, love, and suspense . . .

I read a lot of Amish romance novels because it has been one of my favorite genres for twenty years. What made this book stand out, in my view, is the male lead, Abram Mueller. He is gentle, kind-hearted, patient, and understanding. It doesn't take him long to sense that something is not quite right with the English newcomer to their community and her young son.

Maddie Baum is running from something or someone. She is covering up something horrible from her past in an effort to begin a new life. Her fear has driven her to move across several states to start over in a small Amish community to a place where she has no family ties and where she knows no one.

Her seven-year-old son, Josh, has problems of his own. He is energetic and gets into trouble when he's bored--which is often. His impulsive behavior often leads to some extremely awkward moments for Maddie, and at times she seems unable to handle the strong-willed child and his challenging behavior.

As we move through the story, the author deftly reveals Maddie's past by peeling back layer after layer of the young woman's emotional scars. The author strategically chooses when she is ready to divulge her character's secrets, leaving the reader spellbound.

To my surprise and delight, there was a good portion of suspense in this story. There are many faith messages woven into the plot including forgiveness, hope, healing, not being judgmental of others, and trust. The story is completely clean in language and content.

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

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pamela Desmond Wright grew up in a small, dusty Texas town. Like the Amish, Pamela is a fan of the simple life. Her childhood includes memories of the olden days; old-fashioned oil lamps, cooking over an authentic wood-burning stove and making popcorn over a crackling fire at her grandparent’s cabin. She also loves needlepoint and has dozens of projects to work on! Someday, she hopes to move into van life, living on the road as a traveling writer.

CONNECT WITH PAMELA: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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TOUR GIVEAWAY

Main Prize - (1) winner will receive a Kindle eReader 1st runner-up
(1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card 2nd runner-up
(1) winner will receive a signed print copy of Finding her Amish Home and a King James version of the Bible

Finding Her Amish Home JustRead Giveaway

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 12, 2022 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 19, 2022. US only. Items may vary from image. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

ENTER GIVEAWAY HERE

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Follow along at JustRead Tours for a full list of stops!

*NOTE: This post contains affiliate links.

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~ CHRISTMAS SEWING PATTERN E-BOOK SALE ~

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🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 --- CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS SEWING PATTERN SALE! --- 🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊

🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 ~ My 'Mitten & Cardinal Ornaments' Sewing Pattern e-book is on sale for $.99 for 2 days only--from now until Midnight PDT on Saturday, July 16th.

🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 ~ The other 4 Christmas Ornament Sewing Pattern e-books shown here are on sale for only $.99 from now until Midnight PDT on Monday, July 18th!

🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 ~ The books include Imperial and Metric measurements so they are user-friendly for sewers/crafters around the world. Downloadable patterns are included.

🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 ~ These books and all of my books are always free with Kindle Unlimited.

🪡🧵✂️🎄🕊 ~ Find these books on Amazon at:

https://www.amazon.com/June-McCrary-Jacobs/e/B00E7YV522

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