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“It’s Christmas! Can we open our presents now?”
The enthusiastic shout came from our oldest son, Gary, then
about 10, and our other children gathered at our bedroom door. Sleepy eyed, I glanced at the clock. The
hands pointed at 12:01 a.m.
Such enthusiasm!
Although we didn’t give permission for them to start unwrapping their Christmas
gifts in the middle of the night, it was a great example of the joy,
expectation, and wonder of celebrating the birth of the Christ Child.
Does enthusiasm flow through your heart as you choose and
purchase gifts? Have you found presents that make you feel good about giving?
I’ve always been somewhat shy about marketing my books, but
recently author/marketing expert Shelley Hitz said, “Selling your books is a
way to help someone else.”
Yes, I wrote the books to bless others. My brand is “Stick
to Your Soul Encouragement.” Since you
might have already purchased or downloaded my five books, now you can be a
blessing to your friends and relatives by giving them a book or two as gifts.
The Lady Fugitive is
written for those who love historical fiction with an inspiring theme,
suspense, humor and romance.
Swallowed by Life: Mysteries of
Death, Resurrection and the Eternal,
an Amazon best seller, draws on the
author’s experience as a medical reporter and years of biblical study. It is written
for support groups, religion classes, people with chronic or terminal illness,
individuals who fear death or are curious about it, the grieving and those who
give them counsel.
Imagine the Future
You is a
Bible study to help youth discover evidences for faith; how to look and be
their best; who can help; interesting information about dating, love and
marriage; choosing a career; how to deposit good things into the brain you can spend; and how to avoid hazards
that jeopardize a successful life on earth and for eternity. All this is mingled
with true stories that can make readers smile.
Imagine the Future You also is available in audio and is free with an
www.audible.com trial membership.
Review: How I would have loved to sit at Mrs. Brownell's knee when I was
a teen. This wholesome book resounds with sage, godly advice and could be
picked up again and again as needs arise. Worthwhile for parents too. Much
fodder for family discussion!
Joe the Dreamer: The Castle and the Catapult is a teen novel also enjoyed by adults. Enter an area
where people are missing and radicals want to obliterate Christianity from the
earth. Joe Baker’s parents also disappeared and he finds himself with someone
after him. No fantasy. No wizard, but suspense. Christian
payload.
Reviewer:
“A.B. Brownell weaves a tale of intrigue and faith which captures the reader
from the opening page.”
Confessions of a Pentecostal is a glimpse inside another person’s faith as the author tells about her
family’s conversions one by one and her own spiritual journey. This book is
especially enjoyed by older Pentecostal
Christians. It was listed many years on The Library Thing among most popular books
on Pentecostalism. Because it is out of print, Confessions of a Pentecostal in paperback
is only available from the author, but e-books are sold on Amazon.
The Kindle version of Confessions of a Pentecostal is only 99 cents; Swallowed by Life, Joe the Dreamer and Imagine the Future You are only $2.99. The Lady Fugitive is just under $10, but readers say it’s worth the
price. The e-books can be read on Kindle, smart phones, I-pads and computers.
All the books are also available in paperback on Amazon and some
bookstores. Four are under $10 and The Lady Fugitive in paper is less than
$15 and is easy-to-read print. Scripture Supply in Pueblo, CO has all the books
but Confessions and The Lady Fugitive, and Christian Publishers
Outlet in Springfield, MO, has all but Confessions.
Some titles in paperback are available at BarnesandNoble.com and
probably could be ordered from the stores. My publisher tells me The Lady Fugitive should be in
bookstores everywhere soon and should be available at Barnes and Noble now.
Ada
Brownell’s Amazon author page is here.
Ada Brownell is the author of five books, about 300
stories and articles in Christian publications, and she spent a large chunk of
her life as a reporter, mostly for The
Pueblo Chieftain in Colorado.
Thanks
for your support of my ministry in the past. I pray you have a wonderful
Christmas! Jesus came that we might have life--abundantly (John 10:10).
RECIPE
Sift together: 2
teaspoons soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 cups flour
Cream: 2
tablespoons margarine, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 cup milk
Add: Milk mixture, 1 cup nuts, 1 cup raisins and
stir.
Put batter in
well-greased pan. Then mix 2 cups brown sugar, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons
butter. Pour over above mixture. Cook
until nice and brown, about ½ hour at
375 degrees F.
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