This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Out Of Her Hands
Tyndale House Publishers (September 22, 2008)
by
Megan DiMaria
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
I was born and raised in New York State and have since lived in Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, New Jersey, and now I live in Colorado. My husband and I have three delightful, adult children and an old Jack Russell Terrier named
Belle who seems to find her way into my novels. My resume will tell you I graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a degree in Communications, and after graduation I worked as a radio and television reporter, freelance writer, editor and marketing professional.
I’m a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and am assistant director of Words For The Journey, Rocky Mountain Region.
But what’s most important to know about me is that I am a follower of Jesus, wife, mother, friend, reader and writer.
Life’s a journey, enjoy the adventures!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In this second novel by Megan DiMaria, Linda Revere is back and continuing to struggle with the turmoil of contemporary life. Linda has been praying for her children’s future spouses since they were very small. Confident that her prayers will be answered, Linda is not prepared for the young woman her son brings home. But Linda soon learns that while everything she once controlled is out of her hands, God is still in control. Megan uses her trademark humor while dealing with issues to which her readers will relate.
If you would like to read the first chapter of Out Of Her Hands, go HERE
Learn more about Megan and her books on her Website
“No sophomore slump for DiMaria! This novel (Out of Her Hands) is as engaging and meaningful as her first, Searching for Spice. Her realistic portrayal of the characters’ lives should endear them to readers and help Christians to feel less alone in their daily trials.”
~Romantic Times Magazine, 4 ½ stars TOP PICK!
“Life in Linda’s world is messy…but filled with love, laughter, struggle and faith. Megan has created a most real heroine for us to love…and I adore her!”
~Deena Peterson, reviewer: A Peek at my Bookshelf
“Megan DiMaria crafts a novel so compelling, so real, you forget you’re reading fiction.”
~Darcie Gudger, reviewer: TitleTrakk
“This is a great read for a quiet afternoon or in those times when you feel your own life spinning out of control and need the reality check of knowing you’re not in it alone.”
~Amazon reviewer
MY REVIEW:
Out Of Her Hands is a wonderfully realistic yet humorous look at life through the eyes of a mother whose children are preparing to leave the nest. Add a high pressure job, a best friend who is moving away, her son’s unexpected serious romance, and the recent loss of a beloved mother-in-law, and Linda is understandably feeling that her life is totally out of control. Things are not always rosy as Linda struggles to deal with all the issues in her life. With the love of her family and friends, her faith in God, and some good counsel and encouragement, she is able to persevere.
Having been in some of the same situations myself, I could identify with Linda’s dilemmas and enjoyed seeing how she dealt with them. I would recommend Out Of Her Hands to everyone who enjoys contemporary fiction with a touch of humor.
Come visit some of those on the tour:
Abi at lighter side
Amber at A Fiction-Filled Life
Amy at Simple Folk Schoolhouse
Amy at sprightly
Amy at My Life
Andie at frommipov
Angela at God Uses Broken Vessels
Angela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy
April at Projecting A
Barbara at Victoria Hill Farm
Becky at Savvy Mom
Bonnie at Bonnie Writes
Brittanie at A Book Lover
Caleb at Reviews Plus+
Camy at Camy Tang
Cara at the law, books, and life
Carla at Carla’s Writing Café
Carole at Dark Parables
Carolyn at Serenity
CeeCee at Book Splurge
Cheri at Kudzu and Koolaid
Christa at Fairfield Corner Academy
Christy at Christy’s Book Blog
Dave at Dave Rhoades
Dave at Novel Spotlight
Dawn at Book Junkie Confessions
Deanna at Deannna’s Corner
Deborah at books, movies and chinese food
Deborah at Country At Heart
Debra at Soul Reflections
Deena at A Peek At My Bookshelf
Delia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats
Elizabeth at Count it All Joy
Erin at Life Around Here
Gina at Upon Reflection
Gretchen at Inspire Me
Janis at The Nearsighted Bookworm
Janna at Cornhusker Academy
Jenn at Adventures At Walden’s Pond
Jennifer at Musings on This, That, & The Other Thing
Jennifer at So Many Books…So Little Time
Jennifer at My Buckling Bookshelf
Jenny at Come Meet AusJenny
Jill at Christian Work At Home Moms
Jill at Artistic Blogger
Karen at Mommy of Three
Karla at Another Road To Ramble
Kate at A Simple Walk
Kim at Window To My World
Kristi at Stamped With Grace
LaShaunda at See Ya On The Net
Laura at Laura William’s Musings
Leah at Ponderings From My Heart
Linda at Mocha With Linda
Linda at Reading For His Glory
Lisa at Musings
Lori at Noggin Bits
Lynetta at Open Book
Mandy at Mommy Cracked
Margaret at Creative Madness
Marjorie at The Writer’s Tool
Michelle at Edgy Inspirational Author
Michelle at Just A Minute
Michelle at Raising Little Women
Pam at Pam’s Private Reflections
Pam at Daysong Reflections
Patricia at Readin N Writin With Patricia
Pattie at FreshBrewedWriter
Rachelle at Stifled Squeal
Rel at Relz Reviewz
Rulan at Fiction Showcase
Sally at Smiling Sally
Sunny at That Book Addiction
Takiela at Beauty 4 Ashes
Tami at Tree Swing Reading
Tara at Tara’s View Of The World
Tracy at Pix-N-Pens
Vanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife
