{"id":778,"date":"2008-11-05T10:51:39","date_gmt":"2008-11-05T15:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/\/?p=778"},"modified":"2008-11-05T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2008-11-05T15:51:39","slug":"out-of-her-hands-by-megan-dimaria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=778","title":{"rendered":"Out of Her Hands by Megan DiMaria"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n

This week, the<\/span>
\nChristian Fiction Blog Alliance<\/span><\/a>
\nis introducing<\/span>
\n Out Of Her Hands<\/a><\/span>
\nTyndale House Publishers (September 22, 2008)
\nby
\nMegan DiMaria<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>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
\nBelle 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.<\/p>\n

I’m a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and am assistant director of Words For The Journey, Rocky Mountain Region.<\/p>\n

But what’s most important to know about me is that I am a follower of Jesus, wife, mother, friend, reader and writer.<\/p>\n

Life\u2019s a journey, enjoy the adventures!<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>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.<\/p>\n

If you would like to read the first chapter of Out Of Her Hands<\/a>, go HERE<\/a>
\nLearn more about Megan and her books on her Website<\/a><\/p>\n

“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.”
\n~Romantic Times Magazine, 4 \u00bd stars TOP PICK!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cLife 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!\u201d
\n~Deena Peterson, reviewer: A Peek at my Bookshelf<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cMegan DiMaria crafts a novel so compelling, so real, you forget you’re reading fiction.\u201d
\n~Darcie Gudger, reviewer: TitleTrakk<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

“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.”
\n~Amazon reviewer<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MY REVIEW:<\/h3>\n

Out Of Her Hands<\/a> 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.\u00a0 With the love of her family and friends, her faith in God, and some good counsel and encouragement, she is able to persevere.<\/p>\n

Having been in some of the same situations myself, I could identify with Linda’s dilemmas and enjoyed seeing how she dealt with them.\u00a0 I would recommend Out Of Her Hands<\/a> to everyone who enjoys contemporary fiction with a touch of humor.<\/p>\n

Come visit some of those on the tour:<\/p>\n

Abi at lighter side<\/a>
\nAmber at A Fiction-Filled Life<\/a>
\nAmy at Simple Folk Schoolhouse<\/a>
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\nAmy at My Life<\/a>
\nAndie at frommipov<\/a>
\nAngela at God Uses Broken Vessels<\/a>
\nAngela at One Baby, Seven Dogs, and a Mommy<\/a>
\nApril at Projecting A<\/a>
\nBarbara at Victoria Hill Farm<\/a>
\nBecky at Savvy Mom<\/a>
\nBonnie at Bonnie Writes<\/a>
\nBrittanie at A Book Lover<\/a>
\nCaleb at Reviews Plus+<\/a>
\nCamy at Camy Tang<\/a>
\nCara at the law, books, and life<\/a>
\nCarla at Carla’s Writing Caf\u00e9<\/a>
\nCarole at Dark Parables<\/a>
\nCarolyn at Serenity<\/a>
\nCeeCee at Book Splurge<\/a>
\nCheri at Kudzu and Koolaid<\/a>
\nChrista at Fairfield Corner Academy<\/a>
\nChristy at Christy’s Book Blog<\/a>
\nDave at Dave Rhoades<\/a>
\nDave at Novel Spotlight<\/a>
\nDawn at Book Junkie Confessions<\/a>
\nDeanna at Deannna’s Corner<\/a>
\nDeborah at books, movies and chinese food<\/a>
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\nDebra at Soul Reflections<\/a>
\nDeena at A Peek At My Bookshelf<\/a>
\nDelia at Gatorskunkz And Mudcats<\/a>
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\nGretchen at Inspire Me<\/a>
\nJanis at The Nearsighted Bookworm<\/a>
\nJanna at Cornhusker Academy<\/a>
\nJenn at Adventures At Walden’s Pond<\/a>
\nJennifer at Musings on This, That, & The Other Thing<\/a>
\nJennifer at So Many Books\u2026So Little Time<\/a>
\nJennifer at My Buckling Bookshelf<\/a>
\nJenny at Come Meet AusJenny<\/a>
\nJill at Christian Work At Home Moms<\/a>
\nJill at Artistic Blogger<\/a>
\nKaren at Mommy of Three<\/a>
\nKarla at Another Road To Ramble<\/a>
\nKate at A Simple Walk<\/a>
\nKim at Window To My World<\/a>
\nKristi at Stamped With Grace<\/a>
\nLaShaunda at See Ya On The Net<\/a>
\nLaura at Laura William’s Musings<\/a>
\nLeah at Ponderings From My Heart<\/a>
\nLinda at Mocha With Linda<\/a>
\nLinda at Reading For His Glory<\/a>
\nLisa at Musings<\/a>
\nLori at Noggin Bits<\/a>
\nLynetta at Open Book<\/a>
\nMandy at Mommy Cracked<\/a>
\nMargaret at Creative Madness<\/a>
\nMarjorie at The Writer’s Tool<\/a>
\nMichelle at Edgy Inspirational Author<\/a>
\nMichelle at Just A Minute<\/a>
\nMichelle at Raising Little Women<\/a>
\nPam at Pam’s Private Reflections<\/a>
\nPam at Daysong Reflections<\/a>
\nPatricia at Readin N Writin With Patricia<\/a>
\nPattie at FreshBrewedWriter<\/a>
\nRachelle at Stifled Squeal<\/a>
\nRel at Relz Reviewz<\/a>
\nRulan at Fiction Showcase<\/a>
\nSally at Smiling Sally<\/a>
\nSunny at That Book Addiction<\/a>
\nTakiela at Beauty 4 Ashes<\/a>
\nTami at Tree Swing Reading<\/a>
\nTara at Tara’s View Of The World<\/a>
\nTracy at Pix-N-Pens<\/a>
\nVanessa at Ramblings of A Texas Housewife<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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