tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37427073921718711362024-03-12T19:09:21.344-05:00Books by BarnesWriting Fun, Faith, and FrictionCrystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.comBlogger189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-36068993335985555452023-06-06T19:11:00.003-05:002023-06-06T19:11:21.977-05:00Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer<p><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62611324-fairest-of-heart" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="Fairest of Heart (Texas Ever After, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1667069778l/62611324._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62611324-fairest-of-heart">Fairest of Heart</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3114906.Karen_Witemeyer">Karen Witemeyer</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5388226845">4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Although the plot was easier to guess than most of Karen Witemeyer's stories (since it was a western retelling of Snow White), Fairest of Heart was still an enjoyable read. The Biblical message woven throughout the book was touching, and the seven drovers brought a smile. A couple of my favorite quotes were...<br /><br />"Could it be that her trial was necessary to bring her to a place of blessing?"<br /><br />"If bad comes, it comes. You can deal with it then. No sense borrowin' trouble when each day's got enough of its own."<br /><br />I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good Snow White retelling.<br /><br />I received is book free from the publisher. My thoughts are my own.
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<br /></p>Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-81325739824627035282022-06-14T16:57:00.001-05:002022-06-14T16:57:13.126-05:00A Great Read<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59355270-in-honor-s-defense" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="In Honor's Defense (Hanger's Horsemen, #3)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1642985269l/59355270._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59355270-in-honor-s-defense">In Honor's Defense</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3114906.Karen_Witemeyer">Karen Witemeyer</a><br/>
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I love it when I get to read a story that I can dive head first into and disappear. Karen Witemeyer's In Honor's Defense is definitely one of those books. I enjoyed all the twists, turns, and touching characters. I'd definitely read this series again. Everyone of them is a keeper. Thanks, Karen!<br /><br />I received this book free from the publisher. My thoughts are my own.
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-27615376418143750442021-06-18T13:51:00.001-05:002021-06-18T13:51:07.539-05:00The Heart's Charge<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55654325-the-heart-s-charge" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="The Heart's Charge (Hanger's Horsemen, #2)" border="0" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1603406820l/55654325._SX98_.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55654325-the-heart-s-charge">The Heart's Charge</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3114906.Karen_Witemeyer">Karen Witemeyer</a><br />
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When a Karen Witemeyer book arrives at my door, it moves to the top of my to-be-read pile. The Heart's Charge did not disappoint. This page-turner will encourage, challenge, and give you hours of enjoyment. Two great loves stories are wrapped up in one compelling tale with characters that'll touch your heart and stay with you for years to come. I definitely recommend this book and look for ward to the final installment in the Hanger's Horsemen series. Thanks for the great read, Karen. Keep up the good work!<br /><br />I received this novel free from the publisher. My thoughts are my own.
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Karen Witemeyer has another hit on her hands with the new Hanger's Horseman series. I loved every part of the story--- the characters, the plot, the biblical message woven into both. A very timely, very good read that I highly recommend for anyone with scars, those struggling to trust God and surrender to His lead, or for anyone who just wants a good escape into the exciting times of yesteryear. Thanks, Karen. Keep up the great work. We need this kind of story now more than ever.<br />
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I received this book free from the publisher. My thoughts are my own.Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-31790312630704010242019-05-28T11:21:00.000-05:002019-05-28T11:21:27.091-05:00More than Words can Say<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42075360-more-than-words-can-say" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="More Than Words Can Say (Patchwork Family, #2)" border="0" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1539121838m/42075360.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42075360-more-than-words-can-say">More Than Words Can Say</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3114906.Karen_Witemeyer">Karen Witemeyer</a><br />
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A fantabulous read! I enjoyed every minute of it. Such well thought out, believable characters and a super engaging plot kept me turning pages until the very end. Can't wait for the next one! <br />
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Today I'm a guest on Petticoats and Pistols talking about good, old-fashioned comfort food. Be sure to stop by the blog and leave a comment to be entered in the giveaway!<br />
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#<b>FREE </b>on Kindle for a limited time:<br />- <i>Husband Hunting </i>(<a href="http://amzn.to/2E1R8mA" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2E1R8mA</a>)<br />- <i>Signed, Sealed, & Delighted </i>(<a href="http://amzn.to/2BXvkey" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2BXvkey</a>)<br /><br /><b>#99cent </b>on Kindle for a limited time:<br />- <i>Win, Love, or Draw </i>(<a href="http://amzn.to/2zC0RN3" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2zC0RN3</a>)Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-43971570084192651742017-08-02T16:32:00.002-05:002017-08-02T16:32:40.185-05:00Come Join the Celebration!My group blog Stitches Thru Time is celebrating it's 4th birthday!!!<br />
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<br />Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-75802295266897357592017-04-14T20:44:00.000-05:002017-04-14T20:44:57.768-05:00Happy Easter! #FreebieSpring has definitely sprung here in the Lone Star State. I've got weeds a mile high, which would be great if I planned on hiding Easter eggs. However, our family Easter festivities will be at my cousin's this year. A new experience for us. Speaking of eggs...<br />
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-14251815118019399862017-04-04T14:02:00.000-05:002017-04-04T14:02:47.711-05:00Shootin' the BreezeOh, wow. I really did an online interview. Can't hardly believe it. Today I'm being featured on <a href="https://youtu.be/l4pUHN6FzVE" target="_blank">Shootin' the Breeze with Heather Blanton</a>! As a former reporter (who is also a western romance author), Heather is good at asking questions and getting folks to talk. Hope y'all enjoy me embarrassing myself. :) Haha. Happy Trails!<br />
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-9072027056366110632016-12-09T16:00:00.000-06:002016-12-09T16:00:17.571-06:00Interview and #Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Howdy y'all! Today I'm featured on Lena Nelson Dooley's blog. She's asking insightful questions, and we're offering a giveaway of a copy of my newest release. Drop by and leave a comment to be entered in the drawing.<br />
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<a href="http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2016/12/husband-hunting-crystal-l-barnes-chance.html?spref=bl">A Christian Writer's World ~~ Characters who grip your heart: HUSBAND HUNTING - Crystal L Barnes - A Chance to W...</a>: Welcome back, Crystal . What are some of the spiritual themes you like to write about? Oh, I’ve done a lot of different ones, whatever ...Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-23880868415920850172016-11-15T16:32:00.000-06:002016-11-15T16:32:52.339-06:00Sweepstakes and Secret LoveHowdy y'all! Love reading inspirational historical romance? Then you'll definitely want to keep reading. I've got two great announcements for you.<br />
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-72010901540403779762016-10-21T03:56:00.000-05:002016-10-21T03:56:10.430-05:00Guest Post & #Giveaway on Petticoats & Pistols<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm sharing great research destination sites and a #giveaway on Petticoats and Pistols today. Be sure to drop on by and leave a comment to enter.<br />
<a href="http://petticoatsandpistols.com/2016/10/21/hittin-road-crystal-barnes/" target="_blank">http://petticoatsandpistols.com/2016/10/21/hittin-road-crystal-barnes/</a>Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-31487534483661231602016-08-23T11:17:00.000-05:002016-08-23T11:17:27.952-05:00A Delightful Story!<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22504489-after-a-fashion" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="After a Fashion (A Class of Their Own, #1)" border="0" src="https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1403190200m/22504489.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22504489-after-a-fashion">After a Fashion</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5765468.Jen_Turano">Jen Turano</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1736698984">5 of 5 stars</a><br />
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What a delightful story! Jen Turano's <em>After a Fashion</em> will keep you turning pages for hours on end. You won't want to put it down. When Harriet Peabody asks God for "something wonderful" for her birthday, she experiences one of the worst days of her life...or could it be the best in disguise?<br />
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-87250771460288892942016-06-30T16:05:00.000-05:002016-06-30T16:05:48.934-05:00Kicking Off the Summer RightHowdy y'all! Just wanted to let y'all know that I'm hosting a giveaway on Amazon. Click the link below and follow the instruction to enter for a chance to win a kindle copy of <a href="http://amzn.to/1MzJcVK" target="_blank">Win, Love, or Draw (Marriage & Mayhem, Book 1)</a>:<br />
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Every eligible entry has 1 in 40 chance to win, up to 2 winners. This giveaway started June 30,2016 1:48 PM PDT and ends the earlier of July 15,2016 11:59 PM PDT or when all prizes have been awarded.Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-34198184634021295982016-06-23T15:55:00.000-05:002016-06-23T15:55:37.777-05:00Summer Reading List + UpdatesHowdy y'all! I did a bit of catching up on my summer reading list this week. Read 'em each in one sitting. :)<br />
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My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1464330120">5 of 5 stars</a><br />
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Another great romance by Karen Witemeyer! No Other Will Do contains a well-woven mystery, a strong, caring female lead, a hunky hero called upon to defend a women's colony. It'll keep you turning pages until its sigh-worthy ending. Definitely a book to add to your must-read list.<br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28459875-the-lady-and-the-mountain-call" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px;"><img alt="The Lady and the Mountain Call" border="0" src="https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1454552791m/28459875.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28459875-the-lady-and-the-mountain-call">The Lady and the Mountain Call</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8468992.Misty_M_Beller">Misty M. Beller</a><br />
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1677262343">4 of 5 stars</a><br />
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The Lady and the Mountain Call is another great edition to Misty Beller's Mountain Dreams series. She kept you eagerly turning pages to the end with lots of twists and turns brought on by mountain struggles and an unpredictable dementia patient. A great read and a definite recommend.<br />
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<li>My novella <a href="http://amzn.to/28Q95qT" target="_blank">Signed, Sealed, & Delighted</a> is featured on Lena Nelson Dooley's blog. The winner will be announced this Saturday, June 25th, so be sure to drop by and leave a comment before then to be entered in the drawing. The winner will have their choice of a stand-alone ebook or paperback of <a href="http://amzn.to/28Q95qT" target="_blank">Signed, Sealed, & Delighted</a> or an kindle copy of the five-book collection <a href="http://amzn.to/28T0CEm" target="_blank">Lone Star Love</a>. <a href="http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2016/06/signed-sealed-and-delighted-crystal-l.html" target="_blank">http://lenanelsondooley.blogspot.com/2016/06/signed-sealed-and-delighted-crystal-l.html</a></li>
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<li>Another giveaway of <a href="http://amzn.to/28T0CEm" target="_blank">Lone Star Love</a> that ends on the 26th is on Stitches Thru Time. Visit the blog and comment on any post this week to enter. The more comments you make, the more entries you earn, so be sure to drop by and let us know you're there. :) <a href="http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/06/weekly-windup-winner-of-12-brides-of.html">http://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/</a></li>
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I discovered this week that my Marriage & Mayhem series is now available on Barnes & Nobles! I nearly cried when I saw it. :) If you've read any one (or all) of the stories and care to share your review there, I'd be so grateful. </div>
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Tomorrow I'll be on Preslaysa Williams's blog talking about my summer reading list and offering a giveaway of any one of my books to one special commenter. Hope you can visit. <a href="http://www.preslaysa.com/blog/" target="_blank">http://www.preslaysa.com/blog/</a><br />
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-44031504648120563072016-05-23T14:36:00.000-05:002016-05-23T14:36:08.150-05:00Parties & GoodiesHowdy y'all! You're all invited to a new Facebook group called "All Roads Lead to Texas," created by authors Janice Hanna Thompson, Marcia Gruver, Vickie McDonough, Kathleen Y'Barbo, and yours truly to celebrate the release of our brand new collection, <a href="http://amzn.to/1WKYEbq" target="_blank">Lone Star Love</a>.<br />
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All week long (from May 23rd - May 27th) y'all can join us in this room for Texas-themed conversation and lots of chatter with the authors. At the end of each day the "author of the day" will <span style="background-color: yellow;">give away</span> one copy of the book (ebook only) and a special gift. You don't have to be present to win prizes, but you do have to pop in and out and leave comments in order to be entered. And don't fret! If you can only visit with us one or two days this week, we'll be happy to have you. Please share the word with your friends. The more, the merrier! And while you're at it, please go ahead and <a href="http://amzn.to/1WKYEbq" target="_blank">pick up a copy of <i>Lone Star Love</i></a>, now available on Amazon for only $0.99! (That's quite a bargain for such a lengthy collection!) You'll adore these tall-as-Texas tales!
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-74006505814060943972016-05-20T12:29:00.000-05:002016-05-20T12:29:13.227-05:00Sneak Peek<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Howdy y'all! Today I'm over on <a href="https://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/05/shhmums-word-til-monday.html" target="_blank">Stitches Thru Time </a>sharing a sneak peek into the new collection I'm in titled <i><a href="http://amzn.to/1sDb8py" target="_blank">Lone Star Love</a></i>. I'm super excited about this blessing and am looking forward to it's official launch next week.<br />
<a href="https://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/05/shhmums-word-til-monday.html" target="_blank">https://stitchesthrutime.blogspot.com/2016/05/shhmums-word-til-monday.html</a>Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-45099719049929738952016-05-11T14:14:00.001-05:002016-05-11T14:22:05.997-05:00Doubly Delighted <a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UB2gXfGejdM/VzOCjXOEUlI/AAAAAAAAC_s/ZI9fQPADrJIttoJJji7rit54kFScSiQCQCLcB/s1600/SSAD--Front--3D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UB2gXfGejdM/VzOCjXOEUlI/AAAAAAAAC_s/ZI9fQPADrJIttoJJji7rit54kFScSiQCQCLcB/s320/SSAD--Front--3D.jpg" width="232" /></a>Howdy y'all! First, thanks to all y'all who helped me choose the cover of my new release. You're awesome!<br />
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Second, I'll be giving away a <b style="background-color: yellow;">FREE </b>autographed paperback copy of <a href="http://amzn.to/27erapA" target="_blank"><i>Signed, Sealed, & Delighted</i></a> to one of my newsletter subscribers to celebrate it's release this month. The drawing will be held on 5/21/2016 so be sure to sign up before then. Sign up here (<a href="https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/subscribetobarnesbulletin" target="_blank">https://vr2.verticalresponse.com/s/subscribetobarnesbulletin</a>) or on my website <a href="http://www.crystal-barnes.com/" target="_blank">www.crystal-barnes.com</a><br />
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Originally released as "Let's Make a Deal", <a href="http://amzn.to/24LImjV" target="_blank">Signed, Sealed, & Delighted</a> is more than double the length and packed with more fun, faith, and friction than before.
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<i>Her father's dying wish changes everything...</i></div>
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<i>After years of working in the Cater Springs’ clinic, Sarah Asher never planned on marriage. However, she neglected to mention that to her pa. Determined to fulfill his dying wish, despite her well-informed fears, Sarah marries Joseph Matthews but only after a few signed and sealed promises. One in particular—he can kiss any dreams of sharing a room with her goodbye.</i></div>
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<i>Joe has never had any luck with women, and marriage doesn’t seem prone to change that. Sarah might be a handsome filly and his only ticket to inheriting the ranch promised him, but she’s pricklier than a barrel cactus and more temperamental than a Texas tornado. Keeping his distance from her should be easy. Only it isn’t. The beautiful woman attracts trouble and constantly requires saving, putting her well within arms’ reach.</i></div>
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<i>Will signed promises seal their fate to a loveless marriage, or can Sarah move past her fears to find a love worth delighting in?</i></div>
Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-54251223162369851642016-04-27T10:29:00.002-05:002016-04-27T10:29:32.400-05:00Surprise Sale!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Surprise Sale!!! For a limited time, <i>Love, Stock, & Barrel </i>is on sale on kindle for only $0.99.
Grab your copy before it's too late. <a href="http://amzn.to/1U0lQ15" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1U0lQ15</a><br />
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It's a shotgun wedding... with the gun pointed at her?Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-23078697197082290682016-04-25T13:55:00.000-05:002016-04-25T13:55:00.353-05:00Help Me PickHey y'all! I've been working on lengthening a short-story (originally called "Let's Make a Deal"). The rights revert back to me on May 1st. I'm hoping to get it up to novella length by adding back in deleted scenes and so on. This story kind of kicked off the whole Marriage & Mayhem series. It's about Joe Matthews and Sarah Asher. Here's what Publisher's Weekly said about it...<br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: 0.2in;">“‘Let’s Make a Deal’ is a diverting story by newcomer Crystal
Barnes that conjures a headstrong young woman of the Old West. She agrees to an
arranged marriage but stands her ground when it comes to consummating the
union—until she actually falls in love.”</span></div>
<span style="font-size: 11.5pt; font-variant: small-caps; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">—<i>Publisher’s Weekly</i>, for “Let’s Make a Deal” from <i> A Kiss is Still a Kiss: A Short Story
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I'll be re-releasing it under a new title -- <i>Signed, Sealed, & Delighted</i>. But first I have to settle on a good cover. I could really use y'all's opinions.<br />
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Which cover do you like best?<br />Which catches your eye first?</h3>
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Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3742707392171871136.post-9757256955262174382016-03-09T14:14:00.000-06:002016-03-09T14:14:39.158-06:00Pulling Back the Curtain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Howdy y'all! I'm over on Emilie Hendrix's blog today, pulling back the curtain and revealing some behind the scenes info about <a href="http://amzn.to/1U0lQ15" target="_blank">Love, Stock, & Barrel</a>, plus I'm offering a special coupon within the post. Hope you can stop by today. The coupon expires tonight.<br />
<a href="http://eahendryx.blogspot.com/2016/03/crystal-l-barnes-writer-wednesday.html">http://eahendryx.blogspot.com/2016/03/crystal-l-barnes-writer-wednesday.html</a>Crystal L Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790390094611031388noreply@blogger.com0