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Wind Over Marshdale Book Launch

October 16, 2012 By shelleyhitz 5 Comments

 

Author, Tracy Krauss shares about her latest book, “Wind Over Marshdale.”   Make sure to check out all the free gifts you can get when you purchase her book on October 16th, 2012 here:  http://tracykrauss.yolasite.com/wom-landing-page.php.

Thanks for sharing with us about your book today, Tracy!

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LINESPACE

I grew up in a small prairie town. I remember well the smell of grain dust in the air in the fall during harvest time, the constant chirp of crickets in the evenings, or the way the wind grazing over the tops of the grain fields made me think of a cat’s silky coat being stroked by a giant invisible hand. I loved watching a thunder storm out my front room window, taking in the power and awesomeness from the safety of the indoors while the whole thing played out across the huge expanse of sky that is such an important part of the prairie landscape. These are the memories of my childhood, and even though I no longer live there, there will always be something special about the place where I grew into an adult. I think the openness of the land and sky has a profound effect on those that are connected to it, and sometimes I long still for that sense of freedom that only comes from wide open spaces.

WIND OVER MARSHDALE

My latest novel, WIND OVER MARSHDALE, is set in a town very similar to the one I grew up in. In fact, I modelled Marshdale after my hometown of Mossbank , and those that are familiar with the area will recognize many of the unique geographical features, even though the names have been changed. For instance, there is a large, shallow, alkaline lake near my hometown which is a bird sanctuary of sorts and which is considered a prime hunting area for ducks and other water fowl. Old Wives Lake was named after a Cree legend of the ‘Old Wives’. In the days before the arrival of the ‘white men’, there were some warring tribes in the area. In order to save their village, some elderly women stayed behind in the camp near the lake and kept the fires burning. This allowed the rest of the people to escape. When their enemies saw the smoke from the fires, they raided the camp, but found only the ‘old wives’ – the rest of the people made it safely away to a new spot where they were no longer threatened by their enemy. I invented a new legend and call the lake ‘Old Man’s Lake’; still there is some similarity.

I wanted to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the area, especially the indigenous aspects, while also bringing about some modern conflict. In my book, a Cree man is heading up an archaeological dig in the area, but is met with a lot of opposition – much of it racially based. Of course, there is also romance, and some other surprises, too. I love writing about interesting characters and this book is full of them. Many of them are what I consider to be ‘types’ that you find in every small town. I’ve moved a lot in my life and most of the time I’ve lived in small towns. Believe it or not, you really do find these same people everywhere – the town drunk, the town ‘crazy’, the town busybody… I know it almost sounds cliché, but these people really do exist in almost every town I’ve been to! I certainly did not base any one character on a particular person, but took characteristics that I’ve noticed are ‘typical’ and created my own cast of very unique individuals.

Of all of my novels so far, I feel a special connection to WIND OVER MARSHDALE, possibly because of the memories that were invoked as I described the setting in such detail. I hope readers will sense the authenticity of the place. In a way, when you read it, it is like stepping into the world I grew up in.

 

Tracy Krauss is launching her book WIND OVER MARSHDALE on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Full of intrigue, romance, and plenty of surprises, see what’s hiding just beneath the surface in this seemingly peaceful town. You can help her achieve ‘best seller’ status by purchasing the book at Amazon.com TODAY – and receive all kinds of cool free gifts while you’re at it!

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Landing Page onTracy’s Website

2. Buy the book at amazon.

3. Go back to the Landing Page and fill in the form with your name, email and purchase number.

It’s that easy! You’ll be directed to your free gifts and all you have to do is choose which ones you want.

 

LINESPACE

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Book Launch – Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

August 7, 2012 By shelleyhitz Leave a Comment

Don’t miss out on this free Christian inspirational book!  FREE on Wednesday 8/8/12 and Thursday 8/9/12 “Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy” by Shelley Hitz.

Get your copy here:  https://www.bodyandsoulpublishing.com/hope-for-the-hurting-christian-books-for-difficult-times/

Not only will you be able to download Shelley’s book for free, but also three other Christian books during her special book launch.

About the Book “Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy”

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Have you been through difficult times in your life? If so, you are not alone. Jesus says in John 16:33, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Notice that He doesn’t say that we might have trouble or that if we have enough faith we will escape it. He clearly states that on this side of heaven we will walk through difficult times in our lives.

And yet we have reason to hope.

This book is Shelley’s own personal journey to finding hope after a tragedy hit her family. However, she did not want this book to be her story alone. Instead, she wants it to be a resource for you to find hope in the midst of your own difficulties. That is why she has added the sections that you will see through the book called, “From My Life to Yours,” where she includes journaling prompts and reflection questions for you to apply what you are learning to your life. Her prayer is that God leads you to find His hope no matter what you are currently walking through.

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13

What Reviewers are Saying:

“A must read for anyone who has had storms in their life.  I laughed, cried and got so excited. This book gave me the answers to many of my prayers and showed me the right way to forgive.” – TALoveRocks

“This is a book of hope, trust, faith, forgiveness, and so much more!  Highly Recommended!”  – Sandra McLeod Humphrey

“Wow! My eyes are full of tears and my heart is full of God’s promises to the author and to each of us.  Great book!”  – Kristie

Download your free copy and let your friends know about this special offer here on 8/8/12 and 8/9/12:  https://www.bodyandsoulpublishing.com/hope-for-the-hurting-christian-books-for-difficult-times/

 

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Shelley HitzShelley Hitz is the author of the book, “Finding Hope in the Midst of Tragedy” which you can download for FREE on 8/8/12 and 8/9/12 here:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008RSQFJC.  Shelley’s main passion is to share God’s truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements.  You can find more about Shelley at www.ShelleyHitz.com or invite her to speak at your event here:  www.ChristianSpeakers.tv

 

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