Wendy Lawton

Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

Several years ago, while teaching high school art, I discovered I was as thrilled as our students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and to lift up other people's good works was very gratifying.

 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as they share their work. 

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For the first two weeks of December it is my pleasure to present an amazing series of children's books by author and agent with the Books & Such Literary  Agency, Wendy Lawton ~ Her inspiring stories will make great gifts--especially for young girls  from ages 8-12. (grades 4-6) Publisher: Moody Publishing. And please note the special giveaway at the bottom of this post... 

Author Wendy Lawton

Agent ~ Books & Such Literary Agency

Daughters of the Faith: Ordinary Girls Who Lived 

Extraordinary Lives.

Young Anita Dittman's world crumbles as Hitler begins his rise to power in Germany, 

but because she's a Christian and only half-Jewish, Anita feels sure she and her family 

are from the "final solution."  She couldn't have been more wrong.

Shadow of His Hand is based on the real-life story of Anita Dittman, a Holocaust survivor. It follows her struggle against Nazi persecution and her growth in her relationship with God through the worst of times.

 

Ransom's Mark: When 13-year-old Olive Oatman's wagon train is raided by outlaw Yavapai, she and her sister are 

captured. After enduring harsh treatment, they are ransomed by a band of Mohaves. Olive struggles to adjust 

to her new life, but finds comfort in her faith and in an unexpected friendship.

When the time comes for her to return to the previous world she once knew, she is afraid she will never fit in. But she learns to see the Mohave design tattooed on her chin as a sign of God's love and deliverance, a mark of ransom.

The Tinker's Daughter: John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's Progress, only mentioned one of his children in his memoirs: Mary. Born blind in 17th-century England, she held a special place in her father's heart.

When Mr. Bunyan was arrested for unlawful preaching, young Mary travels the streets of Bedford each day, bringing soup to the prison. She resolves to prove she is independent and not hindered by her blindness. Only when she realizes she needs help does she turn to the Lord, the Source of all strength.

Freedom's Pen: 1761—Phillis Wheatley was a little girl of seven or eight years old when she was captured in Africa and brought to America as a slave. But she didn’t let her circumstances keep her down.

She learned to read and write in English and Latin, and showed a natural gift for poetry. By the time she was twelve, her elegy at the death of the great pastor George Whitefield brought her worldwide acclaim. Phillis became known to heads of state, including George Washington himself, speaking out for American independence and the end of slavery.She became the first African American to publish a book, and her writings would eventually win her freedom. More importantly, her poetry still proclaims Christ almost 250 years later.

Hallelujah Lass: A Story Based on the Life of the Young Salvation Army Pioneer Eliza Shirley. As a teenager growing up in nineteenth-century England, Eliza Shirley was the picture of a proper young lady. She loved crinolines, kid-leather gloves, and her best friend, Beck. But Eliza longed for more than an ordinary, middle-class life. The Hallelujah Lass tells the story of how 16-year-old Eliza traveled from England to pioneer the work of the Salvation Army in the United States.

The Captive Princess: On the eastern shores of the North American wilderness lives an Algonquin princess named Pocahontas, a curious 10-year-old who loves exploring the tidewater lands of her people. One day she encounters strangers, a group of people who look different from her own. She befriends them, and when her people come into conflict with these new settlers, Pocahontas courageously attempts to save a life by offering her own. Based on the true story of Pocahontas’ early life. 

Almost Home is the story of the pilgrims’ journey to America and of God’s providence and provision.

Several of the characters in the story—Mary Chilton, Constance Hopkins, and Elizabeth Tilley—were actual passengers on the Mayflower. Mary Chilton was a young girl when she left her home in Holland and traveled to America aboard the Mayflower with her parents. The journey was filled with trials, joys, and some surprises, but when she reached the New World, she experienced a new life, new freedom, and a new home.

Wendy Lawton has taken the facts of the pilgrims’ journey to the New World, and from this information filled in personal details to create a genuine and heart-warming story.

Little Mission on the Clearwater: In 1847, ten-year-old Eliza Spalding grows up with her missionary family as the first white girl to be born in the Oregon Territory. Eliza loves seeing the Nez Perce Indians come to know Jesus, and she prays the Cayuse tribe will believe as well. But when an epidemic ravages the Cayuse and tensions rise, Eliza finds herself witnessing the historical episode known as the Whitman Massacre. Told with rich detail and cultural appreciation for Native Americans, this adventure story will thrill young readers and encourage them in their faith.

Courage to Run: Harriet Tubman was born a slave on a Maryland plantation in the 1800’s. She trusts in God, but her faith is tested at every turn. Should she obey her masters or listen to her conscience?

This story from Harriet’s childhood is a record of a young girl’s courage. Even more, it’s a story of God’s faithfulness, as He prepares Harriet for her adult calling to lead more than 300 people out of slavery through the Underground Railroad.

To further enjoy the upcoming holiday celebrations through December, leave a comment and your name will be added to drawings for a first, second, and third prize.

First prize will receive a 100.00 Amazon gift card and a signed paperback copy of one of Ms. Lawton's books of your choice. A second prize winner will receive a 50.00 gift card, and the third prize winner, a 25.00 card. (Winners will be notified on Dec. 11-'21; for U.S. addresses only).

• “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
• Thank you...and may God bless you all!
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Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Sodus Bay, N.Y. during a particularly harsh storm on Lake Ontario was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. Note the courageous lone seagull taking flight in the upper left corner of the photo.   

 

Her Hidden Legacy ~ Danica Favorite

Welcome... 

to Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage. 

As a public school teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying.                                                       

                         Therefore, it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was,                                   through the words of authors featured here. 

Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as guest authors share their work.  

🍁 ☕ 🍂  📚 🙏          

 

For the first two weeks of November, we are happy to present a sweet category romance from multi-published author, Danica Favorite. This is Danica's fourth contemporary romance in the Double R Legacy series --a warmhearted, faith-filled story that's sure to entertain!

 

Publisher: ‎ Love Inspired 

June 29, 2021

She thought she knew what she wanted…

Until she met him.

To save her magazine, RaeLynn McCoy must write a story about the Double R Ranch—and face her estranged family. But when ranch foreman Hunter Hawkins needs help caring for the children temporarily in his custody, it becomes impossible to do her job and leave without forming attachments. After raising her siblings, RaeLynn enjoys her career-focused life, but with Hunter, she’s starting to dream of family…

A DOUBLE R LEGACY ROMANCE

From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.

Double R Legacy Series:

Book 1: The Cowboy's Sacrifice
Book 2: His True Purpose
Book 3: A True Cowboy
Book 4: Her Hidden Legacy

Author Danica Favorite

To further enjoy the upcoming holidays...If you are, or become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, and leave a Comment, your name will be added for a prize drawing at the end of this month. 

The winner will receive a 50.00 Amazon gift card and a copy of one of this month's titles of your choice.  (kindle or soft cover copy).

(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of the Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

SHILOH ~ by Lori Benton

Welcome... 

to Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage. 

As a public school teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying.                                                                                                                             

Therefore, it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. 

Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as guest authors share their work.  

🍁 ☕ 🍂  📚 🙏          

 

For  the last two weeks of October, we are happy to present an exciting historical romance from award-winning and bestselling author, Lori Benton. Lori delivers a rich historical novel of faith, hope, and second chances in "Shiloh."  

                         

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers (October 5, 2021)

          December 1795

A year has passed since Ian Cameron reluctantly sent his uncle’s former slave Seona and their son, Gabriel, north to his kin in Boston. Determined to fully release them, Ian strives to make a life at Mountain Laurel, his inherited plantation, along with Judith, the wife he’s vowed to love and cherish. But when tragedy leaves him alone with his daughter, Mandy, and his three remaining slaves, he decides to return north. An act of kindness on the journey provides Ian the chance to obtain land near the frontier settlement of Shiloh, New York. Perhaps even the hope for a new life with those he still holds dear. 

In Boston, Seona has taken her first tentative steps as a free woman, while trying to banish Ian from her heart. The Cameron family thinks she and Gabriel should remain under their protection. Seona’s mother, Lily, thinks it’s time they strike out on their own. Then Ian arrives, offering a second chance Seona hadn’t dared imagine. But the wide-open frontier of Shiloh feels as boundless and terrifying as her newfound freedom―a place of new friends and new enemies, where deep bonds are renewed but old hurts stand ready to rear their heads. It will take every ounce of faith and courage Ian and Seona can muster to fight for their family and their future . . . together.

Author ~ Lori Benton

If you are--or become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, and leave a Comment, your name will be added for a prize drawing at the end of this month, in honor of our great country and those brave men and women who settled it.

The winner will receive a 50.00 Amazon gift card and a copy of the title of your choice for this month. (kindle or soft cover copies).

(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of the Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee..."

Love on the Range ~ Mary Connealy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage. As a teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as guest authors share their work. 

                            📚 📖 🙏 🍂 ☕                             For the next two weeks of October, we are happy to present a exciting western romance from award-winning and bestselling author, Mary Connealy. Mary delivers a story of love fraught with the dangers of the Old West, in "Love on the Range."

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bethany House Publishers (October 5, 2021)

Book 3 of 3: Brothers in Arms Series 

Falling for someone who doesn't want to get married will soon be the least of his concerns...

While his brothers and their new wives search for who shot him, Wyatt Hunt is temporarily bedridden and completely miserable. Somehow Molly Garner's limited skills have made her the most qualified in their circle to care for Wyatt. But by the time he's healed, she's fed up with him and the whole ungrateful family. For even worse than his grumpiness were the few unguarded moments when he pulled at her heartstrings, and she has been long determined to never repeat her mother's mistakes.

When alternate plans of finding her own independent life fall through, Molly volunteers to work for the Pinkerton Agency and help investigate nearby ranch owner Oliver Hawkins. She signs on to be his housekeeper, hoping to find clues to prove his nefarious, and possibly murderous, past. Wyatt refuses to let her risk it alone and offers to act as Hawkins's new foreman.

But when another Pinkerton agent gets shot, they realize Hawkins isn't the only danger. The Hunt brothers will have to band together to face all the troubles of life and love that suddenly surround them.

Author ~ Mary Connealy

If you are--or become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, and leave a comment, your name will be added for two prize drawings at the end of this month. In honor of our great country and those brave men and women who settled it, you will receive an amazon 50.00 gift card and a copy of a novel from one of our October authors of your choice. (kindle or soft cover copy).

(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!

Trace of Doubt ~ DiAnn Mills

Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

As a teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as guest authors share their work. 

The beginning of September 2021...and so many activities in the fall and winter months coming up. May you find some quiet moments to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and delve into a great book. 

📖 🙏 ❤ ☕

For the next two weeks of September, we are happy to present an exciting suspense from bestselling and award-winning author DiAnn Mills delivers a heart-stopping story of dark secrets, desperate enemies, and dangerous lies with "Trace of Doubt"

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tyndale House Publishers (September 7, 2021)

Fifteen years ago, Shelby Pearce confessed to murdering her brother-in-law and was sent to prison. Now she’s out on parole and looking for a fresh start in the small town of Valleysburg, Texas. But starting over won’t be easy for an ex-con.

FBI Special Agent Denton McClure was a rookie fresh out of Quantico when he was first assigned the Pearce case. He’s always believed Shelby embezzled five hundred thousand dollars from her brother-in-law’s account. So he’s going undercover to befriend Shelby, track down the missing money, and finally crack this case.

But as Denton gets closer to Shelby, he begins to have a trace of doubt about her guilt. Someone has Shelby in their crosshairs. It’s up to Denton to stop them before they silence Shelby―and the truth―forever.

Author ~ DiAnn Mills

If you are--or become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, or leave a comment, your name will be added for two prize drawings at the end of this month. In honor of our great country and in memory of those who have defended it, you will receive an amazon 25.00 gift card and a copy of a novel from one of our September authors (kindle or soft cover copy).

(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

• Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 
  
  
  “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  
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                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!