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Saving Ebenezer Review and Giveaway!

Posted on October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 by deniselbarela

About the Book Book: Saving Ebenezer Author: S. Daniel Smith Genre: Christian Historical Fiction Release date: October 12, 2021 Much had changed in seven years. Scrooge had given all to rid himself of the guilt and shame of his miserly ways. Nearly saved Tiny Tim, too, who was only slightly bigger at his death than Christmas Eve seven years…

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Why the Funeral Attire? Murder at the Empire Release Fun!

Posted on October 7, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

I was walking through the grocery store with my mom when I noticed a lady dressed in funny clothes. She was looking around frantically as if lost. “Do you need help?” I asked her. She looked down at me, brows furrowed. “I don’t know where I am,” she rubbed her eyes, “I was with my…

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A Hero Overhead? When the Pilot Falls Release Mystery

Posted on September 8, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

I’ve been asked a lot of questions lately about some missing hero, Hugh, I think his name was. I don’t know anything about no missing hero, but something crazy did happen the other day! There I was, minding my own business, doing some research on the Japanese internment camp in Montana. I’ve heard some reports…

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Spilled Beans? My Hands Are Clean! A Giant Murder Release Mystery

Posted on August 10, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

Did I spill the beans? Of course not! I know better than to share secrets I’m not supposed to. However, I may or may not have dropped a couple hints along the way. It’s definitely not my fault that someone spilled them either! I mean, if you follow the clues, you’ll see that Marji is…

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The Trickster Shoe Collector — The Last Gasp Release Mystery

Posted on July 12, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

Why did I steal the shoe? Because I wanted to add it to my collection! Why else would I have stolen it? What girl doesn’t want a fancy shoe to add to her collection? Shoes are a girl’s best accessory, don’t you know? I would have preferred the set, but oh well. I didn’t set…

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Stealing the First Mate Release Fun!

Posted on May 21, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

Hi everyone! I’m so excited to bring to you not only another book in the Independence Island series, but another book from Tabitha Bouldin! Be sure to stop by the other stops for your chance to win other prizes! We’re all talking about best friends this week, and I’m so incredibly blessed to have three!…

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Trouble at the Freakshow and the Start of Something New?

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 by deniselbarela

We all have those people in our lives who like to get us into trouble or rope us into things we never intended on doing in the first place. I have two such people in my life: Sandy Barela (my mom) and Chautona Havig. When they first began talking about this fairytale mystery mashup I…

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Why Did I Start Writing?

Posted on February 4, 2021October 13, 2021 by deniselbarela

Reading and writing have been a passion of mine for a long time now. It really all started in 2001 with my mom bringing home the DVD for a movie that had just released. At the time, not many people knew of the series this movie was based on. We certainly didn’t. You may have…

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Hello and Welcome!

Posted on February 1, 2021February 15, 2021 by deniselbarela

I’m so glad you decided to stop by! Please have a look around, and I hope you enjoy what you find!

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  • A Vanishing Act Release and Giveaway! May 3, 2023
    I find myself standing outside a theater, a paper with the address in my hand. I had received it in the mail, maybe it was Edwina’s writing? I sneak inside, the music filling the space. The repeated sound of footsteps echoes throughout the space. Hm, there must be rehearsals today. The big question invading my...
  • A Troll Falls Interview and Giveaway April 29, 2023
    About the Book Book: A Troll Falls Author: Marji Laine Genre: ChristianHistorical Mystery, Fairytale retelling Release date: March 7, 2023 Murder. Even the word sounds ugly. Almost as ugly as the corpse on the shore. Dallas, Texas, 1948 Opal Stedman enjoys caring for old Mrs. Farnesworth. But keeping her sister Ruby out of trouble, well that is...
  • A Ransomed Grete Interview and Giveaway March 4, 2023
    About the Book Book: A Ransomed Grete Author: Chautona Havig Genre: Christian Historical Mystery, Fairytale Release date: December 28, 2022 October 1939—What happens when you run from danger… and into a trap? After the Anschluss, Austria becomes a place its citizens don’t recognize—especially its Jewish citizens. Whispers ripple through Jewish communities—whispers about a chalet where a woman protects...
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