Friday, June 28, 2013
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
BLOG TOUR: Young Chefs w/ Christina Dymock
About the Author
Christina Dymock graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in
Public Relations.
About the Book
Kids in the kitchen don’t have to make a mess—as long as they know what
they’re doing! Teaching your children how to cook can be daunting, especially
when you don’t know where to start. Wipe away your worries with this cookbook
made specifically for kids.
Inside you’ll find tips for a variety of cooking techniques, a glossary
for common cooking terms, and a book boiling over with recipes written for
children such as Peanut Butter Morning Cake, Bobby’s Pork Chops, Pirate Eggs,
and Banana Tacos. Along with interesting trivia and a section for needed tools,
each recipe outlines which stages require adult help, and each process is
broken down into simple, easy-to-follow steps.
Author of 101 Things to Do with Popcorn, Christina Dymock knows the
adventures kids can find in the kitchen. Spending cooking time together can
only help family relationships. So teach your children the skills found in
Young Chefs, and be amazed that your new favorite meals came from the smallest
hands.
Look for the Literary Wonders! and The Author's Hideaway review of this fun filled cookbook for children, tomorrow on Review Wednesday!
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
REVIEW: Beulah's Jewels by Charlene Tate
Date:
6/3/13
Title: Beulah’s
Jewels
Author: Charlene
Tate
ISBN: 978-0615763613
Pages: 381
Publisher: Charlene
Tate
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 3 Stars
Beulah’s Jewels, by
Charlene Tate, is a spicy true to life biography type Novel that dates back to
Reading this reminded
me of some of my family members back in the day and a time where children knew
they had better leave the room when grown folks were talking. This story at the
very least and is chock full of humor. It is also free flowing with its fair
share of profanity, which I understand is needed to get the full feel of Beulah
and the other characters.
However being an
editor, I found it hard to take my editors cap off. Normally editing errors in
a review are not mentioned unless they interrupt the flow of the story line.
There were several instances where the story line didn’t seem to flow. In other
instances, paragraphs were nearly page long, as well as improper transitions
between chapters. A few chapters transitioned without titles. There were also
times that I could not figure out if the author was referring to Juanita or
Beulah.
The book is a good
story but I just couldn't get past the editing or lack of. I certainly do
anticipate the author’s next story,
REVIEW: Cherished by Kim Cash Tate
Date:
6/18/13
Title: Cherished
Author: Kim
Cash Tate
ISBN: 1595548556
Pages: 320
Publisher: Thomas
Nelson
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 5 Stars
Kelli has a passion
for music. When she was younger, she carried a pad around to write down the
Heather was caught
having an affair with a church member's husband. The scandal was hard on her so
she left the church altogether.
Kelli and Heather have
something's in common. They will soon meet. Will their meeting be beneficial?
This was my first read
by Kim Cash Tate and I loved it. The characters and their situations are so
real. Tate does a phenomenal job of showing how difficult forgiveness can be.
It's a powerful tool, which is easier said than done, that has to be learned. I
highly recommend. You walk away wondering "am I capable of really
forgiving?"
REVIEW: Holy Mayhem by Pat G'Orge-Walker
Date:
6/17/13
Title: Holy
Mayhem
Author: Pat
G’Orge-Walker
ISBN 13: 978-0758259684
Pages: 320
Publisher: Dafina
Cover: Paperback
Rating: 4 Stars
Joy Karry and Patience
Kash are cousins with a dream of being detectives. They settled for jobs in
It has been a while since my last Pat G'Orge-Walker read. She excels at Christian comedy. Her characters always bring you to your knees with their antics. I commend her for making them relatable. Holy Mayhem gives you a lesson with a little humor. If you want a good laugh, this is the book for you.
REVIEW: For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
Date:
6/4/13
Title: For Women Only
Author:
Shaunti Feldhahn
ISBN 13:
978-1601424440
Pages: 224
Publisher: Multnomah
Book
Cover: Hardcover
Rating: 4 Stars
In a time where long lasting successful
marriages seem to be distinct, I'm all for books and tools
Men often say that women are hard to understand
women, but women also find it hard to understand men. Although these tools are
never a one size fits all, they certainly help. The book is small, short and
easy to read.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
BLOG TOUR: Living in the In-Between Times with Dr. Ralph West
About
The Book
The man in between the times, Samuel, walks off
these pages and into your life. You will discover how God speaks to you, how
you can respond, and the significance of decisive commitment to the will of God
regardless. From 3,000 years ago Samuel speaks across the ages and cultures in
a voice that echoes from yesterday but sounds like today.
About
The Author
Dr. Ralph Douglas West serves as founder and
senior pastor of The Church Without Walls (Brookhollow Baptist Church, Houston,
Texas). He first preached as a sixteen year old in his native Houston. The
church began with 32 members and now embraces 24,000+ families meeting in three
locations and conducting six services each Sunday. Dr. West is affectionately
known as PAS.
From the pulpit to the lectern, Dr. West is highly sought for his preaching gift. Pas is a leader beyond his own church and serves on boards, agencies, trusteeships and committees at local, state and national levels.
Dr. West completed degrees at Bishop College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Beeson Divinity School, where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He serves as Adju
From the pulpit to the lectern, Dr. West is highly sought for his preaching gift. Pas is a leader beyond his own church and serves on boards, agencies, trusteeships and committees at local, state and national levels.
Dr. West completed degrees at Bishop College, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Beeson Divinity School, where he received the Doctor of Ministry Degree. He serves as Adju
Book Excerpt
WE HAVE
ALL KNOWN SOMEONE WHOSE NAME does not match who they really are. A “Slim” who
is anything but. A “Shorty” who is taller than six feet. A “Jim” whose actual
name is not “James.” And of course, a “Doc” who has never seen the inside of a
college, much less a medical school. Such is the ironic nature of names.
Many
biblical names hold up to closer examination. That may be true with our man in
the middle, Samuel. Two translations of his Hebrew name carry weight. Some
believe his name refers to his experience as a little boy who heard the voice
of God (1 Samuel 1:29 ).
For them his name should be translated, “God hears.” Others consider that the
Hebrew name bears the very name of God Himself, “Name of God.” Either
understanding gives you a clue not only to the name, but also to the nature of
the person of God. He carried in his very name the mission of his life. You
could not hear his name without thinking of the God he heard and served.
Now,
most of us have a common name that does not have theological significance. Yet
we can live in such a way that the very thought of us reminds people of the God
we serve. Your name may be Tyrone, Ralph, Lateisha, Harry or something else.
You too can live in such a way that the very calling of your name reminds
people of the Lord you serve. The very thought of your identity could point
people to the Living One. What is the first thing that comes into someone’s
mind when they think of your identity?
Samuel
is the man in the middle because he stands between one kind of charismatic
leader called “judge” and the next type of anointed godly servant called
“prophet.” Zoom out on the story of God’s people with me and get the big
picture. About 4,000 years ago God called a man in what is today Iraq Egypt
When
Moses died, his associate Joshua took over as CEO of Exodus, Inc. and led the
people into the land that God promised. Joshua was a warrior as well as
governor. The Hebrews conquered much of the land, occupied the Vermont-sized
conquest in tribal areas, and started a new life as a loose confederation of
twelve tribes.
When
you zoom out on holy history, you may be reminded that all of have a history
with God. Indeed, some of us have a long family history with Him; generations
of our people called on Him. Others of us only have our own history with God,
but we do have a history.
Connect
with the Author
Email Address: admin@nonfictionbookreport.com
Website www.ralphdouglaswest.org
Twitter link twitter.com/ralphdwest
Order a copy
Amazon Paper back http://www.amazon.com/Living-In-Between-Times-Life-Samuel/dp/1467527947/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
Thursday, June 6, 2013
FEATURE: Author Lisa Hein
Lisa Hein was raised in a middle class family where her diligent father worked three jobs to support them. Sundays, church and family time were deeply cherished.
In her teenage years, Lisa embarked on her own until after the birth of her son Blaine.
That life changing experience, as a single mom, motivated her to recommit to learning and practicing the teachings around what it meant to manifest God’s love in her life, and now in her child’s.
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Although Lisa felt in control as a single mom of a toddler, three years later God blessed her with an amazing man. After Don married her, he adopted Blaine as his own. A family was born.Through their journey together she evidenced God’s love within their family, in spite of unexpected challenges.
Lisa became very ill and decided to move to the warmth of Florida , away from the environment and family she knew and loved.
Finding a church home in a new place proved to be stressful and challenging. She and Don ran into personal conflicts with teachings at some of the churches they visited.
Their hearts desire was to learn how to better manifest God’s love, but the frustration grew so great that they stopped going to church altogether. Over the years their family unit began to deteriorate as hardship and bitterness grew between herself and the two most important men in her life; Don and her son Blaine. Anger and discontent replaced love in their now divided home. Frustrated, Lisa began to journal, to help her process what she was experiencing while asking God for insight. A couple of years later she remembers feeling a presence. “It was as though the Lord was standing at my side asking if I was still mad at Him for allowing my family to have fallen apart the way it did,” she says. “The message I received was that He brought my son home every night. Instantly at that moment I fell to my knees and asked for forgiveness. He had never abandoned me, I left Him. He just had to remind me of His fatherly love towards me. This led her to take her journal and turn it into a book to encourage other struggling parents, titling it THE BOOK, “I’m Doing The Best I Can!” (They won’t always be cute and adorable). Lisa has been featured on many TV and radio networks, booked as a motivational speaker, and recently retired as the host of her own radio show Everyday Parenting. She was also asked to share her expertise as a coauthor in the book Ready, Aim Excel among fifty-one other recognized motivational speakers and authors. She says, “I am honored to be included alongside these incredibly intelligent and inspiring people who come from all over the world.” Lisa is thrilled to present her newest book, Manifesting God’s Love in the Family, sharing, “In my last book I was angry at God and in this one I give Him all the glory.”
Manifesting God's Love in Your Family: Growing Together in Faith
Parenting isn't easy no matter what. If we want to make it to the finish life with some sort
 Being a great mentor takes strength and equipping ourselves with the Word of God on a daily basis. Having knowledge allows us to know why He chose to give us these amazing gifts.
To learn more about Lisa and to order her book, please visit: http://www.lisarhein.com.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
BLOG TOUR: Minus One: The Drew Smith Series with Norwood Holland
About the Book
Minus
One: The Drew Smith Series
Minus One the Drew Smith Series prequel takes us
back when the attorney launches his legal career. Before the ink is dry
on his license to practice law Drew Smith finds himself at the center of a
murder mystery. The recent law school graduate works as a hotel concierge
and befriends two bellmen an Arab and a Latino, Medhat and Julio. Like
the three musketeers they bond in a fraternal friendship put to the test when
Medhat is kidnapped after running up a drug tab he can't pay. Rescued by
Drew and Julio, Medhat then becomes the prime suspect in a string of
murders. Driven by their romantic entanglements the attorney is
captivated with a pretty Latina whose father objects to her dating a Black man.
Julio and his Filipina love find themselves expecting, and Medhat’s passion for
blondes gets him snared in a femme fatale's net. Minus One captures Drew
Smith's evolution from youthful indiscretion to a professional burdened with
seriousness of purpose.
About
The Author
Norwood Holland is a freelance writer, lawyer, and
author of the Drew Smith legal thriller series based on the capers of an urban
trial attorney. He is a graduate of Howard University School of Law with
a bachelor’s degree in English from Fisk University where he studied under the
He has served in several government agencies including the National Labor Relations Board and a number of Washington’s top national law firms. In the mid 90s Holland began freelancing for the local media. Some of his credits include The Writer Magazine, the Examiner, and Black Literature Magazine. Minus One follows up on the success of Sleepless Nights, the first in the Drew Smith Series,
Connect with
the Author
Email
= norwoodholland@aim.com
Website: http://www.norwoodholland.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Norwood22
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/norwood.holland
To purchase book: http://www.amazon.com/Norwood-Holland/e/B004Q26D4U/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1365085906&sr=8-1
Website: http://www.norwoodholland.com/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Norwood22
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/norwood.holland
To purchase book: http://www.amazon.com/Norwood-Holland/e/B004Q26D4U/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1365085906&sr=8-1
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