About the Book Book title: Seasons of a Life Author: D.H. Barbara Release date: May, 2017 Genre: Inspirational fiction, family drama, romance Time passes with little regard of human perspective. At times painfully slow and often it slips past more swiftly than we’d like. Sammie Young is a testimony to the changing of life’s many seasons. As life deals it’s harsh blows, she stands strong. Now, with two of her five children left at home, change whizzes toward her at the speed of light. Frequently down, but never beaten, Sammie steps out in faith to face the new and exciting seasons awaiting her family. About the Author Writing and storytelling began in elementary school, including rewriting song lyrics. Often, I would rewrite them to God, and my favorite to sing was “You Are the Sunshine of My Life.” I told elaborate tales to my Barbie and Dawn dolls, stuffed animals and imaginary friends. My faith is vital to me, and my writing. I write inspirational fiction and fantasy because, frankly, I can’t help myself. I have tried to write without the faith element and it’s next to impossible. I want my story to reflect faith and honest struggles. The plots appear in my mind as if I’m watching a full length feature movie. At times, it’s hard for my fingers to keep up with my brain. I’ve moved from my beloved yellow legal pads and Crystal Bic pens to a keyboard, but the process is the same. I start at the beginning, find a “soundtrack,” and start typing. In the back of my books you’ll find a section titled The Song Behind The Story. Many times, I find a worship or praise song that fits the story perfectly and that becomes the main track I listen to while writing. If I’m not writing something, I’m reading a wide variety of fiction, nonfiction, theology and apologetics, to name a few. My favorite genres are, by far, science fiction and suspense. Some authors I enjoy are, in no particular order, Susan Sleeman, Anne McCaffrey, C.S. Lewis, Max Lucado, John Jakes, Stephen King, Robin Lee Hatcher, Chautona Havig, Frank Peretti, Randy Alcorn, Dr. Richard Mabry, Tess Gerrison, J.K. Rowling, Peter Tremayne, Elis Peters, oh, the list could go on and on and on! I have the immense pleasure of interacting with some of them online via social media. Currently, I’m working on completing my Lakeville series. Lakeville is a fictional town in the southeastern corner of Pennsylvania. My Review I really enjoyed this book and would like to read more in the series. This is the first book in a series. Sammie is a single mom . Things are not easy for her with her situation in life. Sammie has her hands full. She does not take the easy way in life though . When new changes come her way they test her faith . The changes in her life are like the changing seasons in life. Disclaimer: I did receive a complimentary copy of this book but was not required to leave a good review. All thoughts on this book are my honest opinion of it. Blog Stops August 24: A Baker’s Perspective August 25: Proud to be an autism mom August 26: The Power of Words (spotlight) August 27: Avid Reader Book Reviews August 28: Moments Dipped in Ink August 29: Carpe Diem August 30: Reading Is My SuperPower (interview) August 31: Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations September 1: Pause for Tales September 2: Simple Harvest Reads (interview) September 3: Quiet Quilter September 4: Christian Bookaholic September 5: Just the Write Escape September 6: Mary Hake Giveaway To celebrate her tour, D.H. Barbara is giving away a Lakeville Beach Bundle tote/beach bag containing: 1 copy Seasons of a Life,1 copy of my book Angels Unaware (inspirational fantasy), 1 sun visor, 1 cold drink bottle, and 1 box of drink flavoring packets!! Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/bd16
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