by Jason Joyner | Nov 15, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
In looking back, I’ve been part of the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance since June. I’ve read a number of great books so far, and I’ve read extra novels seeing as I still have extra time on my hands.
This week, the blog tour is highlighting the book I consider the best one I’ve read so far this year.
Scoop is written by Rene Gutteridge. She’s written numerous other books, including suspense and the “Boo” series. I was given a choice of a few books to read, and Scoop seemed quite intriguing just from its back cover blurb and the very favorable review from Publisher’s Weekly listed on her Amazon link.
I was NOT disappointed.
Scoop is the first of a new series: The Occupational Hazards. This family of seven kids was homeschooled by their parents while participating in the family clown company. Until the tragic hot-tubbing accident that claimed the parents. Now the Hazards are out of the clown business, trying to find their own way in the world with God’s help.
Channel 7 News is also trying to find its way. From a pill-popping executive producer to the conscience-stricken reporter to the sagging (literally) long-time female anchor, Channel 7 languishes at the bottom of the news ratings. Sweeps week is approaching, and producer Hugo Talley is trying to keep the whole thing from falling apart.
He finds this isn’t easy to do with a sneak attack on a reporter, a Botox accident, and a disappearing colleague. He’s not even sure how to deal with his temp administrative assistant, a pleasant and lovely young lady who has a habit of being totally honest and of praying at really crazy times. Can Hayden Hazard help bring a little peace to the chaos that is Channel 7?
I’m going to save my review for tomorrow. Be sure to check back for my detailed look on why Scoop is my Favorite Book of 2006!
by Jason Joyner | Nov 15, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
In looking back, I’ve been part of the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance since June. I’ve read a number of great books so far, and I’ve read extra novels seeing as I still have extra time on my hands.
This week, the blog tour is highlighting the book I consider the best one I’ve read so far this year.
Scoop is written by Rene Gutteridge. She’s written numerous other books, including suspense and the “Boo” series. I was given a choice of a few books to read, and Scoop seemed quite intriguing just from its back cover blurb and the very favorable review from Publisher’s Weekly listed on her Amazon link.
I was NOT disappointed.
Scoop is the first of a new series: The Occupational Hazards. This family of seven kids was homeschooled by their parents while participating in the family clown company. Until the tragic hot-tubbing accident that claimed the parents. Now the Hazards are out of the clown business, trying to find their own way in the world with God’s help.
Channel 7 News is also trying to find its way. From a pill-popping executive producer to the conscience-stricken reporter to the sagging (literally) long-time female anchor, Channel 7 languishes at the bottom of the news ratings. Sweeps week is approaching, and producer Hugo Talley is trying to keep the whole thing from falling apart.
He finds this isn’t easy to do with a sneak attack on a reporter, a Botox accident, and a disappearing colleague. He’s not even sure how to deal with his temp administrative assistant, a pleasant and lovely young lady who has a habit of being totally honest and of praying at really crazy times. Can Hayden Hazard help bring a little peace to the chaos that is Channel 7?
I’m going to save my review for tomorrow. Be sure to check back for my detailed look on why Scoop is my Favorite Book of 2006!
by Jason Joyner | Nov 15, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
November 13-15 is the monthly Christian Sci-fi and fantasy blog tour. This month the highlight is R. K. Mortenson’s latest book, Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum.
I’ve had the pleasure to get to “know” Randy through the Faith in Fiction discussion boards. It’s not like we’ve had a lot of chat time on-line, but reading someone’s “behind the scenes” posts I think gives a little insight into them. His Landon Snow series is on its third book now.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot to share about it at them moment. I just received my copy of the book yesterday, so I can’t really tell you about it.
However, I can point out that it is also on the docket for the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance in a few weeks (the OTHER blog tour group I belong to), so I will have more for you at that time.
Also, you have my fellow tour-mates to give more information this week. I’d like to point out specifically: Mirtika Schultz , Sherrie Hibbs, and Rebecca LuElla Miller, all who have specific discussions of the Island of Arcanum and can enlighten you further. I plan on checking out others in the links below, and I encourage y’all to do the same!
Jim Black
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Frank Creed
Gene Curtis
Chris Deanne
Janey DeMeo
April Erwin
Beth Goddard
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Karen Hancock
Katie Hart
Sharon Hinck
Joleen Howell
Karen and at Karen¹s myspace
Oliver King
Tina Kulesa
Lost Genre Guild
Kevin Lucia
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Caleb Newell
John Otte
Cheryl Russel
Hannah Sandvig
Stuart Stockton
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Chris Walley
Daniel I. Weaver
by Jason Joyner | Nov 15, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
November 13-15 is the monthly Christian Sci-fi and fantasy blog tour. This month the highlight is R. K. Mortenson’s latest book, Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum.
I’ve had the pleasure to get to “know” Randy through the Faith in Fiction discussion boards. It’s not like we’ve had a lot of chat time on-line, but reading someone’s “behind the scenes” posts I think gives a little insight into them. His Landon Snow series is on its third book now.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot to share about it at them moment. I just received my copy of the book yesterday, so I can’t really tell you about it.
However, I can point out that it is also on the docket for the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance in a few weeks (the OTHER blog tour group I belong to), so I will have more for you at that time.
Also, you have my fellow tour-mates to give more information this week. I’d like to point out specifically: Mirtika Schultz , Sherrie Hibbs, and Rebecca LuElla Miller, all who have specific discussions of the Island of Arcanum and can enlighten you further. I plan on checking out others in the links below, and I encourage y’all to do the same!
Jim Black
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Frank Creed
Gene Curtis
Chris Deanne
Janey DeMeo
April Erwin
Beth Goddard
Todd Michael Greene
Leathel Grody
Karen Hancock
Katie Hart
Sharon Hinck
Joleen Howell
Karen and at Karen¹s myspace
Oliver King
Tina Kulesa
Lost Genre Guild
Kevin Lucia
Rachel Marks
Shannon McNear
Caleb Newell
John Otte
Cheryl Russel
Hannah Sandvig
Stuart Stockton
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Chris Walley
Daniel I. Weaver
by Jason Joyner | Nov 14, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
Infuze Magazine has an insightful review of Stranger Than Fiction. There’s more info about the plot, no real spoilers. I’m just always careful to not reveal too much in my reviews.
by Jason Joyner | Nov 14, 2006 | Blog, Uncategorized
Infuze Magazine has an insightful review of Stranger Than Fiction. There’s more info about the plot, no real spoilers. I’m just always careful to not reveal too much in my reviews.
