Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour

Happy Easter, All.

Tour Details. Our tour for John Otte’s Numb begins Monday, April 21 (day after Easter) and runs through Wednesday, April 23. For those of you who received review copies of the books, please remember to include a disclaimer such as the following: In conjunction with the CSFF Blog Tour, I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

Special thanks to those of you who post your review in multiple places. Don’t forget you can also share your review at the Speculative Faith’s library  — http://www.speculativefaith.com/submit-a-novel-review .

Lastly, I appreciate the extra effort a number of you are making to visit at least five other blogs during the tour. Please keep up the community building.  All CSFF members benefit in the long run, as do the authors of the books we feature.

April Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows (* indicates required link[s]):

*Numb -  http://www.amazon.com/Numb-John-W-Otte/dp/1935929992/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website - http://johnwotte.com/
*Participants’ links  - must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the April participants.

<a href=”http://kinynchronicles.blogspot.com/“> Julie Bihn</a>
<a href=”http://quiverfullfamily.com/“> Jennifer Bogart </a>
<a href=”http://keananbrand.wordpress.com/“> Keanan Brand</a>
<a href=”http://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/“> Beckie Burnham</a>
<a href=”http://paulinecreeden.com/short-stories/“> Pauline Creeden</a>
<a href=”http://www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/“> Vicky DealSharingAunt</a>
<a href=”http://worthy2read.wordpress.com/“> Carol Gehringer</a>
<a href=”http://vicsmediaroom.wordpress.com/“> Victor Gentile</a>
<a href=”http://backingbooks.blogspot.com/“> Rebekah Gyger</a>
<a href=”http://thewritelife2.wordpress.com/“> Nikole Hahn</a>
<a href=”http://www.spoiledfortheordinary.blogspot.com/“> Jason Joyner</a>
<a href=”http://carolkeen.blogspot.com/“> Carol Keen</a>
<a href=”http://thelastmemzie.blogspot.com/“> Emileigh Latham</a>
<a href=”http://rebekahloper.wordpress.com/“> Rebekah Loper</a>
<a href=”http://www.jlmbewe.com/index.php/blog/“> Jennette Mbewe</a>
<a href=”http://thewonderingsofoneperson.wordpress.com/“> Amber McCallister</a>
<a href=”http://www.shannonmcdermott.com/?page_id=189“> Shannon McDermott</a>
<a href=”http://shenandoahdawn.blogspot.com/“> Shannon McNear</a>
<a href=”http://www.bloomingwithbooks.blogspot.com/“> Meagan @ Blooming with Books</a>
<a href=”http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/“> Rebecca LuElla Miller</a>
<a href=”http://www.bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/“> Joan Nienhuis</a>
<a href=”http://annakindt.wordpress.com/“> Nissa</a>
<a href=”http://labornotinvain.blogspot.com/“> Faye Oygard</a>
<a href=”http://www.christsbridge.blogspot.com“> Writer Rani</a>
<a href=”http://dadscancooktoo.com/“> Nathan Reimer</a>
<a href=”http://www.jojosutiscorner.wordpress.com“> Jojo Sutis</a>
<a href=”http://www.rachelstarrthomson.com/“> Rachel Starr Thomson</a>
<a href=”http://stevetrower.com/blog/“> Steve Trower</a>
<a href=”http://www.shanewerlinger.com/“> Shane Werlinger</a>
<a href=”http://christian-fantasy-book-reviews.com/blog/“> Phyllis Wheeler</a>
<a href=”http://www.theravenquill.blogspot.com/“>  Nicole White</a>

Any corrections or changes to this list will be made on the CSFF Facebook page.

Hope you have a great Easter celebrating our risen Christ. 

Greetings All, No, we do not have a tour coming up next week. Because Easter is finally on the horizon, however, I thought it a good idea to take care of our tour business before everyone scatters for vacation. Our April tour features Numb, written by long time CSFF member John Otte. We’ll hold the tour the week AFTER Easter—Monday April 21 through Wednesday April 23. By the way, John is available for interviews. You may contact him at john @ johnwotte.com . Not participating? You may still need to opt out. Please keep reading. Those participating or not, start by checking to see if your name is on the list below. If your current status will remain the same, you are not required to do anything, but if you are changing, you’ll need to either opt in or out of this tour. See the Opt In/Out Directions below. If you requested a review copy of the featured book, you are expected to participate in the tour and therefore may need to opt in. Opting In/Out Directions. Please follow the guidelines, whether you requested a review copy of the current book or not.

• IF your name is on the list below and you plan to participate, DO NOTHING.
• IF your name is on the list and you do NOT plan to participate, OPT OUT by replying with your name and “Opt Out” in the body of the email.
• IF your name is NOT on the list and you plan to participate, OPT IN by replying with your name and “Opt In” in the body of the email.

Deadline. Notify me of your opt in/out status change no later than 5:00 P. M. (Pacific time) on Monday.

February Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows: *Numb -  http://www.amazon.com/Numb-John-W-Otte/dp/1935929992/ (or some other link of your choice) Author Website - http://johnwotte.com/ *Participants’ links (list available no later than Sunday afternoon) - must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the April participants. *indicates required link(s) Current Participation List. Reminder: your name stays on the participants’ list until you tell me to take it off. Those who were listed as participants for the last tour (Patrick Carr’s A Draw of Kings) are listed below:

Jennifer Bogart Keanan Brand Beckie Burnham Pauline Creeden Vicky DealSharingAunt Carol Gehringer Victor Gentile Rebekah Gyger Nikole Hahn Jason Joyner Carol Keen Krystine Kercher Jennette Mbewe Amber McCallister Shannon McDermott Shannon McNear Meagan @ Blooming with Books Joan Nienhuis Nissa Jalynn Patterson Writer Rani Nathan Reimer Audrey Sauble Steve Trower Shane Werlinger Phyllis Wheeler Nicole White Jill Williamson

Again, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, CSFF’ers.

Monday not only begins a new tour but it is the first day to vote for the finalists in the Clive Staples Award for Christian Speculative Fiction. Because a number of titles we have toured appear on the list, I can’t think of a more qualified group to participate in this process than you. Please take time to review the list of nominations. If you have read at least two books on the list, you are eligible to vote. Look for details at the CSA site: http://clivestaplesaward.wordpress.com/

Tour Details. Our tour for A Draw of Kings begins tomorrow and runs through Wednesday. For those of you who received review copies of the books, please remember to include a disclaimer such as the following: In conjunction with the CSFF Blog Tour, I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

Special thanks to those of you who post your review in multiple places. Don’t forget you can also share your review at the Speculative Faith’s library — http://www.speculativefaith.com/submit-a-novel-review .

Lastly, I appreciate the extra effort a number of you are making to visit at least five other blogs during the tour. Please keep up the community building. All CSFF members benefit in the long run, as do the authors of the books we feature.

March Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*A Draw of Kings – http://www.amazon.com/Draw-Kings-Staff-Sword-Patrick/dp/0764210459/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website – http://patrickwcarr.com/
*Participants’ links – must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the March participants.

Gillian Adams
Jennifer Bogart
Keanan Brand
Beckie Burnham
Mike Coville
Pauline Creeden
Vicky DealSharingAunt
Carol Gehringer
Victor Gentile
Rebekah Gyger
Nikole Hahn
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Krystine Kercher
Jennette Mbewe
Amber McCallister
Shannon McDermott
Shannon McNear
Meagan @ Blooming with Books
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Joan Nienhuis
Nissa
Writer Rani
Nathan Reimer
Audrey Sauble
James Somers
Jojo Sutis
Steve Trower
Shane Werlinger
Phyllis Wheeler
Nicole White
Jill Williamson

Anticipating another fun tour.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day,

Congratulations to our February Top Tour Blogger, Shannon McDermott! You can read all her posts, including the three for One Realm Beyond tour at http://www.shannonmcdermott.com/?page_id=189 .

For our March tour, we’re featuring the third book in the Staff & Sword series by Patrick Carr, A Draw of Kings. We’ll begin the tour on Monday, March 17 and run it through Wednesday, March 19. 

Not participating? You may still need to opt out. Please keep reading.

Those participating or not, start by checking to see if your name is on the list below. If your current status will remain the same, you are not required to do anything, but if you are changing, you’ll need to either opt in or out of this tour. See the Opt In/Out Directions below.

If you requested a review copy of the featured book, you are expected to participate in the tour and therefore may need to opt in.

Opting In/Out Directions. Please follow the guidelines, whether you requested a review copy of the current book or not.

• IF your name is on the list below and you plan to participate, DO NOTHING.
• IF your name is on the list and you do NOT plan to participate, OPT OUT by replying with your name and “Opt Out” in the body of the email.
• IF your name is NOT on the list and you plan to participate, OPT IN by replying with your name and “Opt In” in the body of the email.
  

Deadline. Notify me of your opt in/out status change no later than 5:00 P. M. (Pacific time) on Friday.

February Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*A Draw of Kings -  http://www.amazon.com/Draw-Kings-Staff-Sword-Patrick/dp/0764210459/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website - http://patrickwcarr.com/
*Participants’ links (list available no later than Sunday afternoon) - must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the March participants.

*indicates required link(s)

Current Participation List.
Reminder: your name stays on the participants’ list until you tell me to take it off. Those who participated the last tour (Donita Paul’sOne Realm Beyond) are listed below:

Gillian Adams
Julie Bihn
Keanan Brand
Beckie Burnham
Mike Coville
Pauline Creeden
Carol Gehringer
Rebekah Gyger
Janeen Ippolito
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Krystine Kercher
Emileigh Latham
Jennette Mbewe
Shannon McDermott
Meagan @ Blooming with Books
Joan Nienhuis
Nissa
Donita K. Paul
Writer Rani
Audrey Sauble
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Jojo Sutis
Jessica Thomas
Steve Trower
Shane Werlinger
Jill Williamson

One Realm Beyond Tour Participants,

Tour Details. Our tour for One Realm Beyond begins tomorrow and runs through Wednesday. For those of you who received review copies of the books, please remember to include a disclaimer such as the following: In conjunction with the CSFF Blog Tour, I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

Special thanks to those of you who post your review in multiple places. Don’t forget you can also share your review at the Speculative Faith’s library  — http://www.speculativefaith.com/submit-a-novel-review .

Lastly, please make an effort to visit at least five other blogs during the tour and leave a comment. Building community as CSFF members helps things like Google placement of your blog and articles as well as introducing more people to you. Plus it creates good buzz for the books we feature. Thanks for the extra effort.

February Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*One Realm Beyond -  http://www.amazon.com/One-Realm-Beyond-Walkers/dp/0310735807/(or some other link of your choice)
Author Website - http://www.donitakpaul.com/
*Participants’ links  - must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the February participants.

<a href=”http://kinynchronicles.blogspot.com/“> Julie Bihn</a>
<a href=”http://keananbrand.wordpress.com/“> Keanan Brand</a>
<a href=”http://rbclibrary.wordpress.com/“> Beckie Burnham</a>
<a href=”http://mikecoville.wordpress.com/“> Mike Coville</a>
<a href=”http://paulinecreeden.com“> Pauline Creeden</a>
<a href=”http://www.dealsharingaunt.blogspot.com/“> Vicky DealSharingAunt</a>
<a href=”http://worthy2read.wordpress.com/“> Carol Gehringer</a>
<a href=”http://backingbooks.blogspot.com/“> Rebekah Gyger</a>
<a href=”http://thequietpen.wordpress.com/“> Janeen Ippolito</a>
<a href=”http://www.spoiledfortheordinary.blogspot.com/“> Jason Joyner</a>
<a href=”http://carolkeen.blogspot.com/“> Carol Keen</a>
<a href=”http://krystinekercher.com“> Krystine Kercher</a>
<a href=”http://thelastmemzie.blogspot.com/“> Emileigh Latham</a>
<a href=”http://www.jlmbewe.com/index.php/blog/“> Jennette Mbewe</a>
<a href=”http://www.shannonmcdermott.com/?page_id=189“> Shannon McDermott</a>
<a href=”http://www.bloomingwithbooks.blogspot.com/“> Meagan @ Blooming with Books</a>
<a href=”http://christianbookshelfreviews.blogspot.com/“> Melanie @ Christian Bookshelf Reviews</a>
<a href=”http://rebeccaluellamiller.wordpress.com/“> Rebecca LuElla Miller</a>
<a href=”http://www.bookwomanjoan.blogspot.com/“> Joan Nienhuis</a>
<a href=”http://linalamont.blogspot.com/“> Nissa</a>
<a href=”http://dragonbloggin.blogspot.com/“> Donita K. Paul</a>
<a href=”http://theloremistress.blogspot.com/“> Audrey Sauble</a>
<a href=”http://www.chawnaschroeder.blogspot.com/“> Chawna Schroeder</a>
<a href=”http://www.jamessomers.blogspot.com/“> James Somers</a>
<a href=”http://www.jojosutiscorner.wordpress.com“> Jojo Sutis</a>
<a href=”http://www.provisionbooks.com/“> Jessica Thomas</a>
<a href=”http://stevetrower.com/blog/“> Steve Trower</a>
<a href=”http://www.shanewerlinger.com/“> Shane Werlinger</a>
<a href=”http://www.jillwilliamson.com/“> Jill Williamson</a>
<a href=”http://booksreviewedbydeb.blogspot.com/“> Deborah Wilson</a>

Hope you enjoyed this creative book as much as I did. I look forward to the discussion.

Becky

Happy Valentine’s Day, Almost,

For our February tour, we’re featuring yet another of our CSFF members—Donita Paul—and the first in her Realm Walkers series, One Realm Beyond. We’ll begin the tour on Monday, February 17 and run it through Wednesday, February 19. I don’t know about you, but I am loving this new universe and the varied characters Donita has created. Once again I’m captivated by one particular character who is so unique and fun. But I’ll save all that for the tour!

Not participating? You may still need to opt out. Please keep reading.

Those participating or not, start by checking to see if your name is on the list below. If your current status will remain the same, you are not required to do anything, but if you are changing, you’ll need to either opt in or out of this tour. See the Opt In/Out Directions below.

If you requested a review copy of the featured book, you are expected to participate in the tour and therefore may need to opt in.

Opting In/Out Directions. Please follow the guidelines, whether you requested a review copy of the current book or not.

IF your name is on the list below and you plan to participate, DO NOTHING.
IF your name is on the list and you do NOT plan to participate, OPT OUT by replying with your name and “Opt Out” in the body of the email.
IF your name is NOT on the list and you plan to participate, OPT IN by replying with your name and “Opt In” in the body of the email.

Deadline. Notify me of your opt in/out status change no later than 5:00 P. M. (Pacific time) on Saturday.

February Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*One Realm Beyond – http://www.amazon.com/One-Realm-Beyond-Walkers/dp/0310735807/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website – http://www.donitakpaul.com/
*Participants’ links (list available no later than Sunday afternoon) – must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the February participants.

*indicates required link(s)

Current Participation List.
Those who participated the last tour (Jill Williamson’s Outcasts) are listed below:

Julie Bihn
Thomas Fletcher Booher
Beckie Burnham
Pauline Creeden
Victor Gentile
Carol Gehringer
Ryan Heart
Timothy Hicks
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Shannon McDermott
Meagan @ Blooming with Books
Melanie @ Christian Bookshelf Reviews
Joan Nienhuis
Nissa
Jalynn Patterson
Writer Rani
Chawna Schroeder
Jojo Sutis
Steve Trower
Phyllis Wheeler
Deborah Wilson

Hi, All,

Hope you’re managing to stay warm this winter. Those of us on the West Coast have no problem with that, but it sounds like much of the rest of the country is dealing with quite a cold spell. I wish we could pass along some of our sunshine.

CSFF Top Tour Blogger. Congratulations to our January tour Top Blogger Award winner Julie Bihn for her posts about Outcasts. You can read her articles at http://kinynchronicles.blogspot.com/ .

Book Offers. We’re offering TWO books today: one for March and one for April. Please review the details of each, then respond with the required information: your name, mailing address (no post office box numbers, please), the title of the book you are requesting, andformat (see below). If you’d like a copy of each, you may replace the titles with “Both,” but be sure to include the required format. I’ll need to hear from you no later than Monday, 9:00 AM (Pacific time).

April Offer

Long time CSFF member John Otte has published his second novel with Marcher Lord Press, an adult science fiction entitledNumb. Here’s a peek at the story:

 

Save the girl…or his soul?

Crusader is numb. He feels neither emotion nor pain, a divine gift that allows him to be the Ministrix’s best assassin. Whether it’s heretics from within or heathen from without, Crusader is the sword in the True Church’s hand. And if he remains obedient to his superiors, he will be able to let go of his guilt.

But then he’s ordered to kill Isolda Westin. It shouldn’t be a problem. A target is a target. When Crusader sees Isolda’s image, though, something strange happens. He experiences a moment of panic, a wave of emotions, the first he’s felt in as long as he can remember.

In that moment, he realizes he can’t fulfill his mission. He can’t kill Isolda Westin, even if it means he’ll be condemned as an enemy of the Ministrix.

Soon Crusader and Isolda are on the run. Will they be able to learn why the Ministrix wants Isolda dead? Or will they both face the harsh justice of the “True Church”?

Note: only 15 print copies available (I assume this is US or Canada); unlimited number for Nook or Kindle editions. Be sure to specify the format.

March Offer

A Draw of Kings by Patrick Carr
Book 3 of The Staff and the Sword series
Adult epic fantasy

 

 

Dark Forces Have Gathered and the Final Battle for Illustra Has Begun

Their journey to Merakh should have made Errol and his companions heroes of the realm. Instead, they’ve been branded enemies of the kingdom.

In the wake of the king’s death, Duke Weir is ruling the country–and he intends to marry Adora to bring an heir from the royal line. With Errol and the others imprisoned and the identity of the rightful heir to the throne still hidden in secrecy, Illustra is on the verge of civil war–and threatened by hostile forces gathering on every side.

A dangerous mission to free Errol is attempted, but the dangers facing the kingdom mount with every passing moment. The barrier has fallen, ferrals are swarming toward the land, and their enemies draw ever closer. Will the discovery of the true heir turn back the tide of Illustra’s destruction?

 

Unlimited print editions for US or Canadian residents. NetGalley e-copies of the book also available. Be sure to specify the format.

If you request a review copy of either book, please remember you are committed to posting during that tour, though you must still opt in if necessary.

Looking forward to your requests for review copies with your name, mailing address (no post office box numbers, please), the title of the book you are requesting (or “both” if you wish each book), and format.

Becky

Outcast Tour Participants,

Tour Details. Our tour for Outcasts begins tomorrow and runs through Wednesday. For those of you who received review copies of the books, please remember to include a disclaimer such as the following: In conjunction with the CSFF Blog Tour, I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

Special thanks to those of you who post your review in multiple places. Don’t forget you can also share your review at the Speculative Faith’s library — http://www.speculativefaith.com/submit-a-novel-review .

Lastly, please make an effort to visit at least five other blogs during the tour and leave a comment. Thanks for the extra effort.

January Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*Outcasts – http://www.amazon.com/Outcasts-Safe-Lands-Jill-Williamson/dp/0310724244/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website – http://www.jillwilliamson.com/
*Participants’ links – must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the January participants.

Red Bissell
Thomas Fletcher Booher
Beckie Burnham
Pauline Creeden
April Erwin
Victor Gentile
Ryan Heart
Timothy Hicks
Jason Joyner
Julie Bihn
Carol Keen
Shannon McDermott
Meagan @ Blooming with Books
Melanie @ Christian Bookshelf Reviews
Rebecca LuElla Miller
Joan Nienhuis
Nissa
Jalynn Patterson
Writer Rani
Chawna Schroeder
Jacque Stengl
Jojo Sutis
Steve Trower
Phyllis Wheeler
Deborah Wilson

Looking forward to what all you have to say about this one!

Happy New Year,

First, I apologize for sending this note out so late. I’ve been having some computer issues—trying to update the operating system and software. But you don’t need to hear my sad story!

For our January tour, we’re featuring another of our CSFF members—Jill Williamson and the second in her Safe Lands series, Outcasts. We’ll begin the tour on Monday, January 20 and run it through Wednesday, January 22.

Not participating? You may still need to opt out of the tour.

On the other hand, participants may need to opt in. Start by checking to see if your name is on the list below, then take time to scan the Opt In/Out Directions. If you requested a review copy of the featured books you are expected to opt into the tour.

January Tour Links. The links you’ll need this month are as follows:
*Outcasts – http://www.amazon.com/Outcasts-Safe-Lands-Jill-Williamson/dp/0310724244/ (or some other link of your choice)
Author Website – http://www.jillwilliamson.com/
*Participants’ links (list available no later than Sunday afternoon, probably some time after the Broncos game – must be included at least once in the body of your blog OR updated in your sidebar to show the January participants.

*indicates required link(s)

Opting In/Out Directions. Please follow the guidelines, whether you requested a review copy of the current book or not.

IF your name is on the list below and you plan to participate, DO NOTHING.
IF your name is on the list and you do NOT plan to participate, OPT OUT by responding with your name and “Opt Out” in the body of the email.
IF your name is NOT on the list and you plan to participate, OPT IN by responding with your name and “Opt In” in the body of the email.

Deadline. Notify me of your opt in/out status change no later than 12:00 P. M. (Pacific time) on Sunday.

Current Participation List.
Those who opted in for the last tour (Robert Treskillard’s Merlin’s Shadow) are listed below:

Red Bissell
Thomas Clayton Booher
Beckie Burnham
Jeff Chapman
Pauline Creeden
April Erwin
Victor Gentile
Ryan Heart
Timothy Hicks
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Jennette Mbewe
Amber McCallister
Shannon McDermott
Meagan @ Blooming with Books
Joan Nienhuis
Nissa
Jalynn Patterson
Writer Rani
Nathan Reimer
Chawna Schroeder
Jacque Stengl
Jojo Sutis
Robert Treskillard
Steve Trower
Shane Werlinger
Phyllis Wheeler
Deborah Wilson

Becky