In celebration of her latest release, Lori has graciously offered to give away a hard copy of the book (US Only). To enter, see the Rafflecopter box at the bottom of this post. (Contest ends November 14, 2015.) If you are the randomly chosen winner, I'll contact you and pass on your information. Good luck!
A Word from Lori...
Often I write a book around a title of a favorite song. I love almost all Christmas melodies, but "Beautiful
Star of Bethlehem" by the Judd’s rates at the top of my seasonal favorites, so I
put pen to paper, listened to the song many, many times again, and started writing.
Some will find Beautiful Star of Bethlehem sad. Others will
have a laugh—not at the person, but because we know the feeling. Most, I will
venture to say, will strongly identify with Arlene Santana and her often
laughable but tragic struggles.
This vibrant, first-time grandmother’s life changed in a
matter of minutes. Arlene had what most consider “everything”: a goood marriage, money, children, and a new
grandchild, Ella Parker. Arlene was at
the top of her game.
I have spent many hours in skilled nursing and assisted
living facilities and much of what I’ve written about I’ve witnessed. Growing old is not for sissies, or does it
mean hope is gone. Tragedies often turn into blessings. Loved ones try but
often fail to supply what Arlene needs most: clarity, a sense of purpose, and her
husband Jack.
Adversity almost
always leads to the knowledge that God will never take you where He won’t sustain
you. I hope when you finish reading
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem your heart will agree.
You can find my review on the RT Bookreviews website at the following link:
About Lori...
Lori Copeland is a popular bestselling author of both
historical and contemporary fiction. Her books have been nominated for the prestigious
Christy Award, and she received two Romantic Times Lifetime
Achievement Awards. Lori makes her home in Missouri with her husband, Lance, three
sons, and ever-growing family. Her hobbies include knitting prayer and
friendship shawls and baking chocolate chip cookies.
Where to find Lori online...
Website: www.LoriCopeland.com
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/39205.Lori_Copeland?from_search=true&search_version=service
Link for Purchase...
Love to read this book
ReplyDeleteJessica,
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I do really enjoy listening to Christmas songs of all kinds, but I still favor that old carol, Silent Night.
ReplyDeleteKay,
DeleteI, too, love Christmas songs in general. "Silent Night" is, by far, my favorite traditional Christmas carol.
Good luck, and thanks for visiting my blog!
My favorite is Silent Night the old version. Thanks for the interview, would love to win
ReplyDeleteThis book and will cherish it forever..
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Thanks for stopping back, Elma!
Delete"Silent Night" is my favorite traditional Christmas song, too.
You're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Good luck!
O Holy Night. I think that is a beautiful song. I loved when it was sung by Andy Williams.
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Virginia,
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That is truly a beautiful song. Andy Williams does a great job with it. One of my favorite versions was done by my choir director's wife a few years ago. She is a trained opera singer and did a gorgeous version of "O Holy Night." It's one I'll never forget.
Good luck!
'Silent Night' is my favorite followed by 'O Little Town of Bethleham'. Lori Copeland is one of my favorite authors, it's been a while since I've read anything by her. This would be a nice book for the Christmas season!
ReplyDeleteOh and I love to hear 'Silent Night' in German, such a beautiful sound :-)
Trixi,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you again! "Silent Night" seems to be the winner! When I took German and French in high school, our teacher played it in both languages. I agree that it's a beautiful song... in any language.
Lori does have a number of wonderful books! This one is certainly perfect for the season.
Good luck!
I love all the old Christmas hymns. I think my favorites (it's a tie.lol) would be Mary, Did You Know? (the Pentatonix version) and Cloverton's version of Hallelujah Christmas. They give me goosebumps! Both are on Youtube if you haven't heard them ::
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Oh, I love Pentatonix, and they do a great job with that song. I've never heard Cloverton's version of "Hallelujah Christmas." I just looked it up on YouTube, though, and it's awesome :) Thank you so much for sharing!! (I really love the original version, too).
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Mary Did you Know? By Mark Lowry
ReplyDeleteGo to YouTube & listen to Pentonix sing it.
Brenda,
DeleteI have seen Pentatonix do that song, and it's incredible! Great choice.
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The song I always think of first is Silver Bells
ReplyDeleteJan,
DeleteThat's a wonderful song :)
Thanks for stopping by,and good luck!