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Let's welcome Vannetta Chapman to Just Commonly.  I am always excited to hear her insights. In Vannetta's new novel in the Plain & Simple Miracles  series, Sarah's Orphans we meet the many children that takes center stage. Today, Vannetta shares some ways to survive a house full of kids! And here's Vannetta! Sarah certainly has a house full of children in my newest release, Sarah’s Orphans . There are her four brothers, ages 6-18, and then there are the two children that she finds in an abandoned trailer--Mateo and Mia. Sarah feels overwhelmed at times, but she was raised in a Plain lifestyle, and so she has a good idea of what to do with all those young energetic children under her feet. I actually think that’s one of the very useful things we can learn from the Amish--a commonsense approach to child-rearing. So how do you entertain that many children? 1. You don’t! Children don’t really have to be entertained. They don’t need you to be their playmate. ...

Title:   Autumn in Oxford Author: Alex Rosenberg Publisher:   Lake Union Publishing Release Date:   August 30, 2016 Genre: Historical Fiction (1950s), Literary Fiction After being blacklisted for having communist sympathies as a student twenty years before, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Tom Wrought escapes America’s Cold War climate to teach at Oxford. There, he falls in love with Liz Spencer, a beautiful married woman. When Liz’s husband is pushed in front of a train in the London Underground, Tom is immediately arrested for the murder. Scotland Yard is convinced it has its man, as he had means, motive, and opportunity. Certain of his innocence, Liz hires a young solicitor, Alice Silverstone, to defend Tom. But they discover that Tom’s former secret work as an American spy made him a number of powerful enemies. Russian intelligence, British counterespionage, and even the FBI all may have reason to frame him. If Liz and Alice can find out who ...

Title:   Dreams & Visions Author: Jane Hamon Publisher:   Baker Books Release Date:   June 7, 2016 Genre: Non-Fiction  Does God really speak through dreams? Are there such things today as visions?  Absolutely, says author and pastor Jane Hamon. And what is more, God wants you to get the message! This concise guidebook unravels the scriptural meanings of dreams and visions, helping you discern when a dream is a prophetic direction for your life, what to do about a warning, how to recognize false messages--and much more.  In this newly revised and updated edition of her popular book, readers are encouraged to look with new eyes at the biblical basis for this everyday language. It is not complicated, says Hamon. The voice of the Lord is speaking. Don't miss what he is saying.  Have you ever wonder if your dreams is a way for God to speak to you? In Dreams & Visions  by Jane Hamon visits examples in th...

Well, not literally, but I'm excited that today is the day! The first Christian Fiction Readers Retreat! Months of preparation, planning and praying have finally come today in one day's event! If you're unable to join us this year, no worries. We'll be able to share pics and videos on our website soon! Thank you for reading my posts. For full blog information and links to giveaways, head over to the blog: http://justcommonly.blogspot.com.

Hello readers! Thank you for stopping by at Just Commonly.  I will be taking a break through August 30th to prepare and have fun with fellow readers, bloggers and awesome authors at the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat (CFRR) and American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Conference!  When I get back, be ready for some continued reviews and guest posts! Of course, we can't forget giveaways! In the meantime, don't forget to come back daily to enter my HUGE Summer Giveaways! Thank you for reading my posts. For full blog information and links to giveaways, head over to the blog: http://justcommonly.blogspot.com.

Title:   Poison Blade Series: Court of Fives, Book 2 Author: Kate Elliot Publisher:   Little Brown Books for Young Readers Release Date: August 16, 2016   Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Jessamy is moving up the ranks of the Fives—the complex athletic contest favored by the lowliest Commoners and the loftiest Patrons in her embattled kingdom. Pitted against far more formidable adversaries, success is Jes's only option, as her prize money is essential to keeping her hidden family alive. She leaps at the chance to tour the countryside and face more competitors, but then a fatal attack on Jes's traveling party puts her at the center of the war that Lord Kalliarkos—the prince she still loves—is fighting against their country's enemies. With a sinister overlord watching her every move and Kal's life on the line, Jes must now become more than a Fives champion...She must become a warrior.  TO PURCHASE A COPY        ...

Title:   Service Tails: More Stories of Man's Best Hero Author: Ace Collins Publisher:   Abingdon Press Release Date:   August 16, 2016 Genre: Non-Fiction Heart-tugging true stories of the courage, faith, and loyalty of remarkable service dogs. Not all heroic dogs wildly toss themselves into lifesaving situations. Some save lives simply by their incredible commitment to duty and service. Some lead the way to independence for people whose disabilities were supposed to limit their lives. In Service Tails: More Stories of Man's Best Hero, prolific author Ace Collins introduces us to leaders whose entire lives are wrapped in the banner of service. Their stories are remarkable snapshots of the value of vision and teamwork, as well as devotion to duty and unconditional love and acceptance---stretching the way we see both canine and human potential. Their training was intense, their loyalty unquestioned and each step of the way they constantly adapt t...