By now you probably know the drill but let’s do a quick review just in case my blog is the first place you’ve landed:
- The Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt runs from April 4th at noon, through April 6th at midnight mountain time.
- It starts here.
- And ends here.
- You collect the clue in red at each stop.
- Da Big Prizes are, a Kindle Fire HDX, a $100 gift cert, AND all of the novels on the hunt. (Thirty one!)
- If you want to see all the participating authors and sites on one page, go here.
Now let’s get to my guest:
I’m hosting Lisa Harris, which is fun because we didn’t know each other till this hunt. You as readers often get the chance to meet authors new to you, sometimes we get the chance as well, so this is a treat.
Quick Bio on Lisa:
She’s a Christy Award finalist and the winner of the Best Inspirational Suspense Novel for 2011 from Romantic Times. She and her family have spent over ten years living as missionaries in Africa where she homeschools, leads a women’s group, and runs a non-profit organization that works alongside their church-planting ministry. To find out more about her books and life in Africa, visit www.lisaharriswrites.com
And now, Lisa is going to teach us …
What to do if Faced with a Hostage Situation
Desperate times create desperate people. And desperate people are dangerous.
Have you ever imagined how you would react if you were faced with a life and death situation like a hostage situation? Would you stay calm? Would you panic? Would you rise up as a leader, or would you simply try to run? Maybe you’ve been already been through something like this. Or maybe the very thought sends chills up your spine.
A quick Google search will give you practical answers on how you should react if you find yourself in a hostage situation. Some of the top responses are first of all to stay calm. Everyone involved in the situation will be on edge, so adding to the drama will only make things worse.
It’s also important to be observant. Pay attention to what is going on around you, the captures, their descriptions, how many weapons they have, and the layout of where you are being held.
It’s also suggested that you shouldn’t try and be a hero or draw attention to yourself. You’re being used as a tool, so don’t be aggressive, and speak only when spoken to.
But even if you have information like this ahead of time, it’s hard to know how you would actually react. The good news is that most—if not all of us—will never find ourselves in a situation like this, but involvement in a hostage situation is exactly what my heroine from Fatal Exchange, Emily Hunt, finds herself in.
Emily comes from a family of cops, but she’s chosen a different life, and the role of a high school teacher suits her just fine. She has no interest in high-adrenaline situations like her father and sister. In fact, the most nerve-racking her life ever gets is during a football game with her school’s rivals or during final exams. Not having her life on the line.
Until the unthinkable happens—a hostage situation in her classroom—and she’s forced to draw on all of her strength to handle what happens next.
An ordinary person caught up in extraordinary events.
Writing this story made me think about the difficult things we face in life, and how we react to those situations. And while I hope none of us ever finds ourselves in a situation like this, life is full of difficult choices and challenging situations.
We all face trials in our lives. In fact, the Bible tells us to expect them. But how do we respond not just the tougher, life and death situations, but the smaller, day-to-day issues? How do we respond to difficult people? To unfairness at work? To a trying neighbor, child, or spouse? Sometimes these are the situations where it takes the most courage to be gracious, loving, and forgiving.
“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.” Proverbs 15:1
Be blessed today!
Lisa Harris
Fatal Exchange: Emily Hunt might come from a family of cops, but she never goes looking for an adrenaline rush. She’ll have to draw on a well of strength and savvy she didn’t know she had as student Rafael Cerda takes her class hostage for ransom money to save his brother’s life. Fatal Exchange draws readers into a complex matrix of intertwining lives and unraveling secrets, where every answer creates more questions.
You can pick up Fatal Exchange at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD, or your local bookstore.
Thanks, Lisa! Hope none of us are ever this type of situation, but if we are, now we know how to handle it.
Extra Prize!
Leave a comment below for Lisa or me, and sign up for my newsletter (find it on the upper right of this page) and you’ll be entered into a drawing to get a FREE three-pack of my Well Spring series novels, SOUL’S GATE, MEMORY’S DOOR, and SPIRIT BRIDGE!
Your Clue From My Site: … you can only …
Now head here for Stop # 15, where you’re visit Lisa’s site and get your next clue!
Comments 283
It’s been an absolute treat to have the opportunity to connect with each of you as readers! Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and commenting, and for all of you who signed up for my newsletter in order to stay in touch!
And I also want to give a huge thanks to Jim for hosting me on your blog! (Can’t wait to read your new series). This has been too much fun! Enjoy reading our books and be blessed! Lisa
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Was fun to do this with you, Lisa! Looking forward to meeting in person someday, even though you’re halfway across the world. 🙂 I’m looking forward to reading your book as well!
I’m very intrigued about all these books!
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Fun to hear that, Mary!
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I just wanted to thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt and for hosting this giveaway. It is fun to learn about so many wonderful authors! (Now if I only had time to read all of their books!) I subscribed to your newsletter.
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There’s never enough time is there, Joelle? I understand. 🙂
Thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thank you for sharing your giveaway and for sharing with us about Lisa and her book. I have never heard of her before and her book sounds very interesting. I have really enjoyed this scavenger hunt and learning about all the different authors and their books, what a fun idea. Thanks again for your part in this. I also signed up for your newsletter. 🙂 God Bless.
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Thanks, Cris-Annette! It was fun to be part of it. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Hi Jim-
My husband and I are reading/listening on tape to your book Rooms. 🙂 It’s very good! 🙂
Both of us grew up going to Cannon beach & have been to several places mentioned in the book.
Looking forward to reading more of your books’~
Lisa- Haven’t read your books yet but will put them on my to read list!
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So glad you’re enjoying ROOMS, Becca! My wife and boys and I spent a lot time down there in the 90s, so we’re somewhat like you.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thank you for the giveaway, this series looks exiting!
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Thanks, Lauren, and thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Thanks for both being a part of this scavenger hunt! I’m loving “meeting” all of these new authors! I’ll have to check both of y’alls work!
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It’s fun for us to meet readers as well, Rachelle! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
You are a great author, Jim! Thanks for being a part of this hunt!
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Your make me smile, Marianne. 🙂 Thanks so much, and thanks for entering my giveaway.
Thank you for sharing Lisa Harris. She is a new author to me. I loved your book the Chair! Actually so did my husband and son. 🙂 Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt!
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Ah, thanks, Kelly! So glad you liked it. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Your books look amazing! I will definitely enjoy reading them.:)
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Thanks, Delaney! I appreciate that, and thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Thank you for the opportunity to get to know you via the scavenger hunt. It has been fun!!
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It has been fun! Thanks for entering my giveaway, Jill! 🙂
So flipping excited! I love these scavenger hunts! yippee!! I signed up for your newsletter <3
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Thanks, Melissa! Great to have you drop by. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for responding =D
Hi Jim,
You are new to me! Looking forward to discovering your writings. Thanks for participating in the Scavenger Hunt!
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Hi Gena,
So glad you stopped by!
And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
James your books sound fascinating! I would love to hear more of the “real life” situations you described that parallel your books. Amazing!
I signed up for your newsletter.
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Thanks, Becky. I might need to do a blog post on some of them. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Gachke! I apologize for posting again, but I just realized that I posted using the wrong e mail address…
Sorry!!!!!!!!!!! (also for misspelling your name, Mr. Rubart…)
This is my actual e mail. Again, I apologize!!! *sigh*
(Hmm…I hope no one actually has the e mail address I entered! That’d be awkward…)
Here’s my original post (typo corrected):
Woohoo, scavenger hunt! I am really glad to have found new authors, and both Lisa Harris and James L. Rubart are going on my Amazon wish list!
I am now going to sign up for the newsletter in hopes of winning the !bonus! contest.
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Symona, no worries! People do it all the time. 🙂
Thanks for dropping by again.
Would love to win and review – already on newsletter
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Thanks for entering the giveaway, Jane!
Thanks for doing a giveaway.
Caitlyn
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Thanks for entering, Caitlyn!
Hi Lisa! Fatal Exchange sounds wicked good – I can’t wait to read it some time soon!
Hi James! I have Soul’s Gate, but I’m the kind of person who can’t stand to start a series if I don’t have all of the books in hand. (I can be a bit impatient in this sense! lol) Thanks for the chance to win a full Well Spring set! Then I won’t have to wait anymore!
kam110476 at gmail dot com
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Kristen, I am so much the same way, so it’s nice that Spirit Bridge is finally coming out so I can tell people they can read all three one right after the other. 🙂
Thanks for entering my giveaway!
I always love these scavenger hunts! They’re great for finding new authors and books!
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Nice coincidence, Elizabeth! I love finding new readers. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I have never read your books Mr. Rubart but I am definitely planning to look for one now. Thanks for sharing your books on this scavenger hunt.
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So fun to hear that, Ellen. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
The books look great! Looking forward to reading a new author!
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Thanks, Anita! (I think you’re referring to mine. :))
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
This series looks great. Thanks for the contest.
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Thanks, Brenten! And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Great contest thanks for the opportunity to win great books.
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Thanks for stopping by and entering, Joyce! 🙂
Yay, found some new authors to read! 🙂
Signing up for the newsletter as well.
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Yay, found a new reader! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway, Lauren!
Woohoo, scavenger hunt! I am really glad to have found new authors, and both Lisa Harris and James L. Rupart are going on my Amazon wish list!
I am now going to sign up for the newsletter in hopes of winning the !bonus! contest.
God bless!!! 🙂
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Hey, Symona (love that name!) Nice to to have you here. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Different genre. I need to try the books, look good.
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Thanks, Linda! Love to know what you think if you get a chance to read. And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
I have never been in one of the situations described by Lisa, for which I’m thankful.
Nor have I been teleported or showered with gems, but I’d love to read about it, knowing that God can and will do many things that are outside of the box we place him in.
So glad you haven’t been in a hostage situation, Ginger! 🙂 Let’s keep it to the novels!
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Well said, Ginger. 🙂 Love to know what you think if you have the chance to read them. : And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Loving the scavenger hunt and have discovered many new books and authors. Thank you for participating. Lisa’s book sounds great. I like suspense books and this looks like a book that I will really enjoy. Definitely on my tbr. I also have put your books on tbr. I am intrigued by the previous interview with you and I can’t wait to read them.
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Thanks, Liss, and thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
signed up for your newsletter. Thanks so much for your interview on the previous stop. It was very enlightening. God bless
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So glad you enjoyed it, Litany. (Cool name.)
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Love waking up and discovering that so many more of you are enjoying the hunt. Thanks for stopping by and for all of your comments!
Thanks for being part of the scavenger hunt.
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Sharon. 🙂
Nice covers
Already signed up for newsletter
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Thanks, BN, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love the scavenger hunt and finding new authors. Thanks so much!!
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And we love finding new readers. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love the scavenger hunt and finding new authors. So much fun! Thanks for hosting!
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🙂
This is such a great idea! I love the scavenger hunt. I have learned about a lot of new and different authors. So excited to see who wins all the great prizes! Signed up for your newsletter 🙂
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I agree, Ruth. So fun. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love this scavenger hunt!! I already receive your newsletter.
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Yeah, it’s pretty fun, Heather. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love reading a good, clean suspense book. I will look forward to adding one to my book collection. It is great to find new authors.
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Great to find new readers, Barbara. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thank you! I’m from Graham WA, and have always enjoyed visiting Woodinville. Looking forward to reading some of your books.
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How fun to meet someone new from WA, Melodi. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I have read the first two Well Springs novels. I find them extremely thought-provoking and challenging. God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow, yet we often put Him in a box of what we can understand. I’m not saying I believe everything in the books, but I do want to believe that All things are possible with God! Thank you
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So glad you’re liking the books Megan. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
This scavenger hunt is fun, I’m learning about a lot of ‘new to me’ authors! 🙂
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That is fun, Carol. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for being part of the scavenger hunt. I loved the interview. Thanks for the extra giveaway!
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I appreciate that, Sarah. 🙂 And thanks for entering the giveaway!
sounds like very interesting books! My reading list just got longer
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Thanks, Elizabeth! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for being part of the Scavenger Hunt. I learn so much from them. Your books sound really interesting James. Would love to read them.
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So fun to hear that, Charlotte. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for participating in this scavenger hunt. Love hearing about new to me authors. Love romantic suspense.
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Love to hear about new readers! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway, Susan!
So glad you are part of this scavenger hunt James! I LOVE your books!
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Ah, you’re just trying to make my day, Beth. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love learning about new to me authors! Now I have more books for my TBR. Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
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Thanks for entering, Rachel! 🙂
I’m really glad I stumbled on this scavenger hunt. I enjoy finding new authors and sharing them with my family and friends.
Your books sound very interesting (both of you).
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Ah, thanks, Linda. Appreciate that.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
One thing I learned a long time ago is that no matter what I think I would do, I really don’t know until the situation happens exactly what I would do. What I want to do I don’t do and what I don’t want to do is what I do. An old old story. I have subscribed.
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So true!
Thanks for entering my giveaway, Jan!
I enjoy meeting new authors – new to me anyway. This scavenger hunt sure is a good way to meet new ones I never knew before. Thank you for participating.
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Fun, Robyn! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
😉
Jim,
These scavenger hunts are so much fun! I have put the Well Spring series on my “to read” list and would love to win the books!
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So fun to hear that, Jeanine. Thanks! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Glad to hear about two new authors, both of your books sound good.
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Thanks, Steph!
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
So glad to find two new author’s for my TBR pile. 🙂
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Fun to hear that, Glenda. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
SO excited to have been introduced to 2 new authors! Love the scavenger hunts! 🙂
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Thanks, Michele! Nice to have you here.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Yours is not a genre that I have ventured into but I am intrigued. Perhaps I need to broaden my literary horizons! I’m happy that you participated in the blog hop so that I could be introduced to your writings.
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Love hearing that, Amanda. I have a lot of ladies say they’d never normally pick up novels like mine, and then are really, really glad they did. So if you do get the chance, would love to know what you think.
And thanks for entering the giveaway! 🙂
Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt! I’m so excited that I found a new to me author. I signed up for your newsletter.
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Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt! I’m so excited that I found a new to me author.
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Love hearing that, Marcee! And thanks for entering the giveaway! 🙂
Hi James,
I have never read a genre like your books. Sounds interesting, so I will have to check it out! Thanks for being in the Scavenger Hunt so I could discover a new author and a new genre 🙂
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Hey Lisa, If you do get a chance to read one of my books, love to get your feedback. 🙂 And thanks for entering the giveaway!
James and Lisa thank you both for being a part of this scavenger hunt. I’m having a wonderful time on it. All 4 of the books mentioned by the 2 of you look fabulous.
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Ah, thanks, Debora. Appreciate that so much. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I really enjoy discovering new authors. Thanks for being a part of this scavenger hunt. My to-read list is growing! 🙂
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Grow on! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway, Cathy!
I am enjoying this hunt and reading about different authors! I have many more books on my to read list now!
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Love it, Beth! And thanks for entering my giveaway. 🙂
Wow! You all are having way too much fun. . .which is fantastic! It’s late on my side of the world, so I’m signing off for the night, but enjoy the rest of the hunt and thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt! I am excited to discover your books!
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Rachel! 🙂
This series looks great…I would love to read them. I believe I’m already signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for your participation in this scavenger hunt!
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Awesome, Julie! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Another wonderful post. I’m really interested in your books, Jim! They sound like something I’d enjoy.
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I appreciate that, Angela. And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
You are new authors for me and I am really looking forward to reading your books. Thanks for the great giveaway!
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So cool to hear that, Virginia. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love meeting new authors. I really appreciate the opportunity to read your books. I subscribed to your newsletter, too.
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And we love meeting new readers, 🙂 Thanks for entering my giveaway, Tammy!
Thanks to both of you for being a part of this scavenger hunt! So many great authors and so many great books!
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Pretty fun, isn’t it, Sharon? Thanks for entering my giveaway!
I’ve been looking for some work done by Christian authors, and both of yours are the kind I like best. This scavenger hunt has given me a nice long list of books I want to read next. Brilliant idea! 🙂
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How fun, Kat. Love hearing that. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Hi James and Lisa, Your books sound heart stopping good and amazed at some of the stories you have James. I’m guilty of putting God in a box myself and I should know better than to do that.
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Ah, you’re too cool, Jennifer.
And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
love thye hunt!!!
having fun…thanks
I signed up for the newsletter and have been trying to post this comment for 5 mins now:)
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Success, Alecia! Sorry about the hassle.
And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
I am loving this scavenger hunt! God bless!
(I also signed up for newsletter)
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Too fun, isn’t it, Emily?:) Thanks for entering my giveaway!
James, your books sound intriguing! I would love the chance to read some of them!
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Thanks, Sarah! (One of the main characters in my first novel, Rooms is named Sarah. :)) And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Woohoo! New authors to add to my “need to check out” list! YAY! 😀
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Whooo hooo! A new reader to get to know! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway, Heather!
James and Lisa I am looking forward to reading your books Thank You
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Thanks, Jackie! And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Have read Lisa’s books before and love them. I am currently reading Ocean’s Away and loving it. James you are a new discovery for me. Defiantly getting added to my reading list.
Yeah! I’m so glad to hear that Camille! Thanks for stopping by.
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How cool, Camille. And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thrilled you all are finding some new books!! Happy reading!
Both of your books sound so intriguing! Adding them to my TBR list right now 🙂
I signed up for your newsletter.
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Awesome, Jillian! Thanks for entering my giveaway. 🙂
Wow my to read pile is growing!!! Lisa your books sound great! I love mystery/suspense books…. and James I can’t wait to read your books as they are different from what I normally would read however they sound really good and challenging! I enjoyed your interview on the previous post! 🙂
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Love it, Lisa. Would be fun to hear from you what you think if you have a chance to read one of them. And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Oh dear my reading pile is growing! 🙂 Lisa your books sound great… I love suspense/mystery books! And James I’m intrigued by your books… I am definitely going to read them… They sound different and challenging! 🙂 Have a great Saturday! God bless!!!
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How fun to hear that, Lisa! And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Wow, both of your books sounds SO exciting!! I love learning about new books that I know are good!
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Thanks for stopping by, Emilee! Good to meet you here, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
I really enjoyed the description of the Well Spring series and your interview on the last stop! Hoping to read your books soon.
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Ah, Kayla, thanks, I appreciate your saying that. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Two new authors to read. That’s why I love these hunts! Thanks.
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And one new reader to meet! 🙂 Thanks for entering my giveaway, Renee!
I’m learning about all the new books out there with this “hunt” and am anxious to begin the “Well Spring Series” Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to win all of these books.
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Fun to hear that, Shirley! And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Yes, I’m an author involved in this hunt, but I’m also a reader, so I couldn’t help but go and buy Soul’s Gate! Living in Africa has made me look at the spiritual world in a very different light. Looking forward to this new series very much.
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Ha! That’s too funny, Lisa. I just ordered one of your books. 🙂 We’ll have to compare notes once we’ve finished. 🙂
Definitely! How fun!
I’m very excited to begin reading the Well Spring series since it is so rare to find fiction authors who explore such topics of spiritual warfare and the supernatural being manifested in believers’ lives. My own husband has experienced so many amazing experiences, like some of the ones you described in your interview, and I know we will only see more as our eyes are opened to “the light of the glory of the gospel of Christ.”
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Gina, love to hear what you think after you’ve read them. I’m thinking you might enjoy the books. And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
I really enjoyed your interview! Thank you… and, I am not sure if this giveaway is open to internationals. I DID sign up for your newsletter. I look forward to reading more. Thanks for the chance to get to know you. Ms.Harris, thank you for reminding us of some tips regarding what to do in a hostage situation. frankly, I think of such things often, and, the reminder is always welcome. I like to be as prepared as possible. Thank you. Blessings to you both!
Being prepared and aware is good, but try not to dwell too much on things like this. 🙂 Because yes, the world can be a scary place at times, but I can’t help but be reminded that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world! Thanks for stopping by!
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Yes! Open to you. Thanks for entering my giveaway!
And isn’t Lisa cool? 🙂
Thank you for participating in the Hunt. You are both new authors to me, and I look forward to reading your novels in the future!
Thank you!
Stephanie C.
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So fun to hear that, Stephanie! 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for participating in the Scavenger Hunt! Would love to win your books. Keep writing!!
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I appreciate the encouragement, Sharon. And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Thanks so much to ALL of you who took the time to stop by and comment and make this Hunt successful! It’s a lot of fun for us as well to have the chance to met all of you. Happy reading!
thanks for entering the scavenger hunt..great to meet new to me authors
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Great to meet new to me readers. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Hi James! 🙂
You are a new to me author and though the genre is not what I typically read I am interested in your stories. 🙂
Happy weekend! 🙂
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Hi Mippy/Sabrina!
Since you haven’t read my type of novels before, would love to get your thoughts if you have a chance to read them.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love paranormal books and these look interesting. Loving this scavenger hunt to meet new authors and some interesting books. Signed up for your newsletter too. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com
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Since you like books with a supernatural bent, would love to know what you think if you have the chance to read them.
And thanks for entering my giveaway, Debra! 🙂
Would love to win your books.
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Vicky!
I have never seen these books before, but I enjoy reading about the supernatural. Will have to put these on my reading list! I also signed up for your newsletter.
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Thanks, Shannon, so fun to hear that.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
These books sound great. We don’t know squat of what God can do! The possibilities are astounding. I like books on spiritual warfare. Thank for letting us know more about you and your books!
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Well said, Karen.
And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Would love to read your books.
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What a cool coincidence, I’d love you to read them. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway, Cassandra.!
Hello! I believe I “found” you through a scavenger hunt similar to this in the last year or two and have already enjoyed a couple of your books! I am looking forward to reading your latest books. Thanks so much for your participation in the scavenger hunt! This is one of my favorite ways to find “new” Christian authors! =)
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Yes, you did! I remember. Fun to see you here again, Cheri. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Through this scavenger hunt I am finding more Christian Authors. I am so happy. Thank you for the opportunity to win and also read your books.
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Yeah, it’s fun to be part of this!
And thanks for entering my giveaway, Christy. 🙂
I was very interested in the ‘hostage tips’ you gave, as they are very relevant to today’s world. Thanks for the contest.
Thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the tips, though I hope, of course, you never have to read them!!
Or USE them.
These look like the perfect gift for my teenage son. Thanks for having this giveaway.
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Not sure if you mean Lisa’s books, or mine, but I’m thinking both would be enjoyed by your son. 🙂
And thanks for entering my giveaway, Heather!
Lisa, this is the comment I left on Goodreads after reading your Deadly Safari :Loved it! Really enjoyed reading all about all the animals in Africa. Not only very suspenseful but so inspirational as well. I loved on page 231 where Meghan reminded Mr. Cowboy “that there was still good in the world and that sometimes it was the smallest things that in turn made the biggest difference”…how true that passage is. Thanks Lisa, for sharing your God given talent and I look forward to your next book.: I have liked you on FB and sent a friend request. I love suspense books and I sure do look forward to reading another one of yours. Thanks for being part of this scavenger hunt and for the opportunity to enter your giveaway. God Bless You!
Thank you so much, Ruth, for your encouraging words! I really appreciate your taking the time to stop by and share. Happy reading!!
Thank you for participating in this scavenger hunt! I look forward to it!
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Sarah!
I am super-impressed with your novels, they are new to me but right up my alley. I can’t wait to get the first one – I’ll be ordering it this weekend.
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Ah, that’s so cool, Michelle. Love to know what you think when you finish.
And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
I enjoyed your interview. I’ve never read your books, but I have read many great reviews about them. Your books sound fantastic.
I signed up for your newsletter. Thank you for participating in the scavenger hunt and for the opportunity of the giveaway.
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I appreciate that, Barbara! And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Hey Jim!
Can’t wait for #3 to come out! I guess I should eliminate myself from the drawing since I already have the first two. Loved your interview on Susan’s blog; reminded me of when we talked. Wild stuff!
Oh, and I’m already a stalker – I mean a subscriber. 🙂
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My favorite stalker. 🙂
I am thoroughly enjoying this Scavenger Hunt and being given the opportunity to meet new authors! I look forward to reading your work in the near future! Thank you!
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Nice to meet you here, Judy! Appreciate your entering my giveaway! 🙂
Looking forward to more of your books. They’re always fascinating.
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Thanks, Chris. I really appreciate that. And thanks for entering my giveaway! 🙂
Thanks for participating in this fun scavenger hunt! 😀
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Tina! 🙂
To James: Your books sound very intriguing and I love the cover art
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Thanks, Chelsea! I love the designs they’ve done for me too. 🙂 Thanks for entering my giveaway!
I love your cover designs. I deal with the supernatural world around me alot as part of my spiritual sentivity. So I hope to win your books.
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Thanks so much, Halita! My publisher does a great job.
And thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thank you for the scavenger hunt. I love exploring new Christian authors. Hard to find even at Barnes and Nobel. Thank you.
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Nice to meet you here, Holly. Thanks for entering my giveaway!
Signed up for the newsletter!
I don’t think I’ve ever thought about what to do in a hostage situation but I’ve seen enough tv/movies to know staying calm and not doing off things is always a smart move.
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Sparks!
Yeah, pretty interesting piece by Lisa, huh?
Thanks for participating in the scavenger hunt. I’m always on the look out for good books to read and yours have me intrigued.
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Thanks, Valeri, I appreciate that, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thank you for giving away the Well Spring series.
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You’re welcome, Jamie. (That was my name when I was young.) Thanks for entering the giveaway!
Hi James!
I am so glad to know you and your family is okay after that whole tree incident. I can’t even begin to imagine how scary it would have been. You all are in my prayers!
I am very happy to see you participating in the scavenger hunt! Even though I have yet to get the chance to read your books, you are still one of my favorite writers.
Hope you are well! God bless!
Megan
P.S. I am already signed up for your newsletter 🙂
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Ah, you’re too cool, Megan. Thank you, and thanks for entering my giveaway. 🙂
These look awesome! Great reading to add to my to be read list! ahhhh I could loaf all day! 🙂
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Maybe you should loaf all day, Nat. 🙂
Thanks for entering my giveaway!
This sounds like a very interesting and exciting book.
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Nathan!
I look forward to reading your books. They sound very interesting!
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Hi Brooke, not sure if you mean that for Lisa or me, but I’ll say thanks for both of us, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
Looking forward to reading your books, James.
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Appreciate that, Lori. And thanks for entering my giveaway!
I am an avid reader and keep both of you on my “to read” list when you have a new book out.
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Fantastic! Thanks, Shirley!
I am an avid reader and you are both on my reading list. I look for books by both of you.
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Thanks, Shirley, and thanks for entering my giveaway!
James, you books look amazing!! If I don’t win them I will definitely find a way to read them!
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What are you trying to do, Sierra? Make my day? 🙂
Thanks for entering my giveaway!
Thanks for sharing with us, Lisa! Your book sounds very interesting. 🙂
Jim, I signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for participating in the hunt, it’s been great fun!
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Hey Georgina, thanks for entering my giveaway, nice to meet you here!
Thank you for stopping by, Georgina!
Thanks for the post on Lisa. She’s new to me and it looks like I need to add ANOTHER author added to my to read list.
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Thanks for entering my giveaway, Amy!
Fantastic, Amy! Happy reading!
Jim I signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for being a part of the scavenger hunt.
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Thanks, Emma! (Great name, that’s my niece’s name.)
I love finding new authors to add to my reading experiences. I can’t wait to check out these books. I am adding them to my summer must read list.
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What a wonderful coincidence, Marg! I love finding new readers. 🙂 Thanks for taking a peek at my books for entering the giveaway!
Love that. Yes, new readers are great! 🙂
James, your books look fascinating. I am very excited to add them to my want to read list! Soon, very soon! 🙂
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Thanks, Elizabeth! And thanks for entering the stupendous giveaway! 🙂
Always nice to see writers bringing the Northwest to life! I don’t think I’ve ever read anything like your books before, but they sounded interesting. I’ll have to check them out sometime; thanks!
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Thanks, Loryn. 🙂 And thanks for entering the giveaway!
Your books look interesting, James. I am a fellow Northwest gal myself =) I really like Emily’s intro for the topic of her book – drew me right in!
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How fun to meet another Pacific Northwester. I’m in the Seattle area, Stephanie. How ’bout you? Thanks for entering the giveaway! 🙂
Oh awesome covers both authors!! Both look awesome!
For Lisa, how did you research for your book?
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Thanks, Candi, and thanks for entering the giveaway!
Hi Candi, for research, I have a number of books for writers written by police officers that have really helped. I also do a lot of online research, and spoke personally with a couple people who are police officers for their input on specific questions I had. I love research!
I subscribed to your email. I love both of your books.
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Thanks, Tammy! And thanks for entering the giveaway. 🙂
I still can’t believe that transportation and such are possible. Maybe my faith is lacking. I am interested in reading more about it though.
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I’m like you, Joyce. Always open to having my mind stretched! Thanks for entering the giveaway.
These books sound amazing! Here is my questions for either of you:
When did you make the choice to become a writer? Why did you make that choices?
-Ryebrynn
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Hi Ryebrynn,
Not sure if you’re talking about Lisa’s books or mine, so I’ll say thanks from both of us. 🙂
Great question about becoming a writer. For me, I feel like I didn’t choose writing as much as it chose me. It’s been a dream I couldn’t get out of my head since I was eleven. But I was scared to take the leap and try it. Finally, in 2002 (thanks to my wife) I did. If you want to know the whole story, you can go to my About page here: https://jameslrubart.com/about/
And thanks for entering the giveaway!
Hi Ryebrynn! Thanks for stopping by! I too always wanted to write from a very young age, but didn’t until we adopted our oldest. I was a stay at home mom with no vehicle and he slept a lot, so I decided it was time to write a novel. And I did. That book was never published, but it was a story about a couple dealing with infertility–like I had–and it was very therapeutic. I found out that I love writing and while it took a number of years and books to be published, I never stopped. Now I write, hoping to inspire, encourage, and entertain.
I’ve heard many excellent things about your stories, and the summaries and covers are certainly intriguing. I’d love to read them someday!
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Thanks, Hannah! And thanks for entering the giveaway!
Greetings! I read about your books at the stop before this on the Scavenger Hunt. Just reading the synopsis of the books and the little interview, I was thinking about Frank Peretti’s books! Count me as going to try and find your books 🙂 They look really cool! Same about Mrs. Lisa’s! Hostage situations are always exciting xD Keep writing for the Kingdom!
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Thanks, Sarah! Have to tell you, one of the main characters in the first novel I wrote, Rooms, is named Sarah. 🙂 And thanks for entering my giveaway.
I found the interview you gave on the last stop very challenging. Thank you so much for sharing that and for the humility you show in your personal journey not summarily dismissing things you don’t yet understand. I respect that a lot.
I’ve signed up for your newsletter. Thanks for being a part of the scavenger hunt. I love online scavenger hunts – totally brings out the kid in me!
I don’t know if you ever participate in linky parties, but if you are ever so inclined, I’d love for you to join our book-loving community at Booknificent Thursdays on Mommynificent.com. We gather every Thursday and share posts about books we’ve been reading or writing and how books are impacting our lives. We’d love to have you join us anytime!
Blessings,
Tina
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Love that it brings out the kid in you, Tina, I can relate. Thanks for entering the giveaway, and I’ll check out Mommynificent.com. 🙂
I love James Rubart’s books. The first book I read was Rooms and totally enjoyed it. I like the analogy of the rooms in the house to the rooms in our hearts. I haven’t read any of this new series yet but they are on my TBR list 🙂
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Ah, thanks, Naomi! I appreciate that. And thanks for entering the giveaway. 🙂