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If you are a frequent visitor, then you know that the ladies of WOW! Women On Writing, always have amazing female authors for us to meet.  Today is no exception.  So without further ado, Ms. Pamela King Cable!!

PAMELA KING CABLE

Pamela King Cable was born a coal miner’s granddaughter and raised by a tribe of wild Pentecostals and storytellers. She is an award-winning, multi-published author who loves to write about religion and spirituality with paranormal twists she unearths from her family’s history. Married to a megachurch ministry team member as a young adult, she attended years of megachurch services. Pamela studied creative writing at The University of Akron and Kent State University. She has taught at many writing conferences, and speaks to book clubs, women’s groups, national and local civic organizations, and at churches across the country. Nearly a decade in the writing, Televenge is her debut novel. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Michael, and is currently working on her next novel.
Visit Pamela at her Website, Blog, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Andie Oliver is a faithful woman—to God, to husband Joe, and to televangelist Calvin Artury, a Godfather in a Mafia of holy men. Joe works limitless hours on the megachurch ministry team, falling deeper into debauchery, while Andie attempts to free him from the Reverend’s control and far-reaching influence. Uncovering long-hidden truths—even murder—she loses everything, including her children. Andie fights for redemption for her family and herself, confronting the very definition of sin, and shaking the Christian evangelical world to its core. Evading ruthless adversaries who will go to any lengths to protect Reverend Artury, Andie battles the dark side of televangelism.

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As lovers of books, don’t you wish there was some way, we had the time and could read each and every book on our TBR and Wish lists?  I know I do.  And this is one of those books.  When Jaime from Media Connect/Finn Partners contacted me, I knew I had to share this with all of you.  So please help me welcome Judith Sanders to our group!

JUDITH SANDERS

Judith Sanders received her BS from Graceland College and worked as a registered nurse for many years, including serving the military as a nurse in Maryland and Texas. Sanders, a mother of three boys, now makes writing her full time career and divides her time between her homes in New Hampshire and North Carolina.

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“More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginnings of all wars.”

(Who said this? Find out at the end of this blog!)

I’m a Jersey girl, the youngest child of parents of the “Greatest Generation.” As a kid, Sunday’s revolved around three things: A visit to my grandmother’s house, eating the best fried chicken in the world, and gathering around the television to watch “Meet the Press’ hosted by moderators like Martha Roundtree, Ned Brooks, and Lawrence Sivak. Other than this painful ritual (we were forced to sit and watch by our mother), I was busy being a tomboy, riding my horse, fishing, and playing baseball.

I didn’t think much about anything other than having fun. I took for granted the memorabilia of WWII surrounding me; photos of people in uniform, American Flags waving on front porches, and movies like, “The Halls of Montezuma, “When Willie Comes Marching Home”, and the “Flying Leathernecks” on the Cort Theatre marquee. I do remember briefly thinking, there is always a war. It was not a depressing thought just a reality of that period.

But in the 50’s, war inched a little closer, adjusting my viewpoint. My brother joined the Air Force and was sent to Japan. It loomed closer in the 60’s when my brother in-law went to Vietnam as an Army Ranger sniper. He was a different person when he returned. High school friends were drafted, many I never saw again. War was no longer a movie with heroes marching home in a ticker-tape parade.

The outcome of war threw its shadow over me when my father who served in a defense plant during WWII fell ill. He died prematurely from a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

Fortunately my three sons were born at a time when the draft had been abolished. Divorced and nine years later when I remarried, I had no idea of becoming a military wife. But that was exactly what happened when my husband, proud of his own father’s service in the Navy, joined the Army shortly after medical school. I remember thinking, “I can handle this…this is peacetime.” Wrong! Operation Desert Storm erupted and the Middle East became a new ‘hot zone’. He served in Iraq as a physician with the United Nations. During that time I worked for the Army as a civilian nurse and had numerous opportunities to meet many of the men and women who put their feet on the ground, stand on a wall, or serve in supportive military services for me and for you.

Three years ago one grandnephew and later another, faced with uncertain futures, joined the military. Both have just completed their first tours in Afghanistan. So I guess I have come full circle and I am still asking, ‘will there always be a war’. The United States has had an unprecedented thirteen-year presence in the Middle East. The results are that we are seeing sons following their fathers and brothers following brothers into the same Persian battleground.

So how does this lend to my latest novel, In His Stead?

Well, these courageous women and men voluntarily leave their families and against all their natural instinct, for self-preservation, walk forward to protect you and me. It prompts me to ask what I would be willing to do to protect them. Thomas Lane, the main character in my novel makes his answer very clear. Anything!

(Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) Thirty-second President of the USA.)
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ABOUT THE BOOK

In His Stead explores the tension, devastation, strength, and love of service families during wartime through the story of one man, Retired Army Ranger Thomas Lane, as he attempts to make the greatest sacrifice for his son.

Lane once burned for the taste of gunpowder and thrill of the battle. But as he struggles to cope with his own PTSD and the death of his eldest son who was killed by an IED in Afghanistan, Lane learns that the price of war is far too dear. Now the National Guard is calling on Lane’s youngest son to serve. Consumed with sorrow, Lane knows he will do anything to save his child—even if it means going in his place.

In His Stead follows the tumultuous battle of Thomas Lane as he navigates the United States Army, its JAG corps, a vengeful officer, the very son he is desperate to save, and his own wife, who has the Solomon like choice of losing either a husband or a son. Capturing the essence of family life in wartime—the good, the bad, and the hopeful—In His Stead explores what it means to be a father and a man.

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Today’s question:
Do you have a favorite series? Do you have a favorite book out of that series?

My response:
If you follow this blog, then you probably know what I’m going to say.  No thinking needed with this week’s question. at least for me.  The series is The Left Behind Series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, a 13 book series written as a contemporary fictional story based on The Revelations in the Bible.  It was such a page turner that I went through all 13 books within a month or so.

What is your favorite series?  Have you read The Left Behind Series?  If so, what were your thoughts on the series?

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Mailbox Monday was created by Marcia of A girl and her books and is now on tour.
According to Marcia, “Mailbox Monday is the gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week. Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.”

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Hello Sunday Saloners!!  It’s been a while since I have posted but due to being in a reading slump and busy with PICT and PBP tours, there hasn’t been much to report.  But this week is  different.  I started reading again and also had an event take place that I wanted to share.

Reading:  As I mentioned, I have been in a slump, reading just one book in September.  And   after spending so much time in front of a computer, working on tours for Partners In Crime Tours (PICT) and the newly launched Providence Book Promotions (PBP), my eyes are too tired to read.   I had even signed up to participate in Seasons of Reading Read-A-Thon, hoping that would help, but unfortunately I didn’t make it.  But then I knew just how to jump start my reading, and that’s reading one written by a favorite author, Vincent Zandri.  He is touring with PICT this month with one of his newly published books, The Disappearance of Grace.  Yup!!  That’s what I needed!!!  And now, I am looking forward to the Dewey Read-A-Thon this coming weekend. 

Blogging:  Besides working on tour to-dos, I have, also,  fallen behind on my blog.  A few weeks ago, during a 2 week span, I had spent time away from the computer for long periods of time due to RL issues, and have been trying to catch up on my posts.  I like to draft up my guest author showcases and giveaways in advance so that they are ready to go and not have to scramble at the last minute, which is what I have been doing and not liking it. 

Real Life:  This was definitely the highlight of my week!!!!!  Months ago, I had read and reviewed a book for WOW!, Ragdoll Redeemed: Growing Up in the Shadow of Marilyn Monroe by Dawn Novotny.

The book, a memoir, blew me away!!  It left quite an impression on me!!.  I had read it way in advance of my scheduled tour date, and knowing this was the first time the author was on tour, I sent her my drafted review to let her know what I thought.  From there we corresponded through emails and a friendship developed.  Dawn, in one email asked where I lived and when I told her, she responded that she was coming to RI in October for a conference.  We instantly made plans and was so looking forward to meeting her.  This past Tuesday, the day was finally here.  I picked her and an associate up from the airport, which was kind of funny, because they loaded the car with their luggage and jumped in, since it was raining and it was like I was picking up an old friend who just returned home.  The conversation just started to flow on the way to their hotel.  Once at the hotel, they checked in and Dawn and I met at the restaurant.  Again, without missing a beat, the conversation started and didn’t stop.  She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.  Absolutely beautiful!!!!

We talked about anything and everything.  Unfortunately, due to her long flight and the time difference, we called it a night.  I am just amazed by her story, her life, her outlook, her accomplishments.  She is a true inspiration!   Matter of fact, a couple of things we talked about, were so powerful, that I sat back and just took it in.  But knew from that moment on, I would be using her philosophy on life.  On Wednesday night, I had just finished eating, the husband had left on a business trip, and I was just relaxing and waiting for the Presidential debate to start and the phone rang.  It was Dawn, and again without missing a beat, the conversation started and continued, talking about dinner the night before, politics, her conference, etc.  She was, like me, resting from her day and waiting for the debate to air.  I know that this friendship will continue via phone, emails and hopefully another night out in the future!!

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From An Island Life:
In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response.
If you’d like to participate, visit An Island Life answer the question and then post your own question on your blog and leave your link below. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new bloggy friends!

MY QUESTION:
Do you watch a morning news show? If so, which one?

MY ANSWER:
The Today Show.