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Congratulations!

One hundred readers won an e-book copy of Sweet Forbearance at the end of my Goodreads Giveaway, September 30th.

Thank you to all that entered!

The giveaways are always a fun way to get my books into the hands of readers. I look forward to doing another one very soon! In the meantime, be watching for the release of the fourth book in the series, Sweet Endurance. Currently working on that and making progress! Yay! If you have followed the Atkins family in the first three books, you will be excited to read about Chris. He’s been one interesting guy and continues to be.

As you head into your weekend, stay safe, relax and take some time to just…be!

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I’ll Take It

I’m excited to announce that I’m on BookBub! This is my author page: https://deborah-ann-dykeman.author-pages.com/ Please check it out and follow me. Eventually I will have a mailing list as well. I’m learning the ropes and getting it figured out.

A kindly reminder that my newest release, Sweet Forbearance, #3 in the Love Defined series is currently in a Goodreads Giveaway. For one more week!

You may enter to win right here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/449206-sweet-forbearance-brad-and-anna

For whatever reason, I’m having a bit of attention given to this book. My editor thinks it is AI generated interest, and it more than likely is.

But I’ll take it!

I find it interesting that these people, readers, etc. are contacting me, and telling me about my story. They are fairly accurate. I love reading what their conclusions are about what they have read. It makes for fantastic book club reads and discussions! And of course, I would like to say to them that each of my books deal with the kinds of emotions, tragedies, problem-solving, and love that they are finding in Sweet Forbearance. This book written by me is not unique in that.

So, enter to win your free copy of Sweet Forbearance. But definitely check out my other books available right here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deborah-Ann-Dykeman/author/B01B2BYPK6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1790190674&sr=1-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=0c7ea4a4-b37e-470b-8966-ce878741fdf6

As always, I would love to hear what you think about what you’ve read. If you are really a person, and have really read my book, even more so! 😉

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Word Expression

Is the key that unlocks a writer’s very soul. This post from almost 10 years ago reminds me of that, and the need I have within me to dig deeper. Express more.

This Life is Real…and so are the Answers. My life is real. Not made up, not expounded upon for attention. The answers I have are from living through, surviving, and going on from the trauma, the hurt, trust issues, and wondering if I was worthy of love.

Please stayed tuned.

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Home Project Revisited

It’s September 3rd, and after reading this post from a few years ago, I realized I’m still working on another kitchen project. The current one is coming right along. But not picture worthy as of this writing.

In the post, I included pictures of the kitchen at the time. I loved it! The butter yellow of the cabinets, and especially the kitchen door looking out on my little pond. The goldfish lived for several years in that pond! I miss it still. I enjoyed reading about those days, and the memories brought to mind.

Today, here in Missouri, I decorated for autumn. Thank you to our oldest for moving every unpacked tote to try and locate my door wreaths. They’ll turn up…in January! But the fireplace looks warm and cozy, and the room smells delicious. Cinnamon and cloves with a bit of warm apple tossed in. I’ll try not to think about it being 98 degrees out right now! Cooler weather will come; it always does.

A huge thank you to those that have entered to win the 3rd book in the Love Defined series, Sweet Forbearance. You have until September 30th to enter. Lots of time for you to read #1, Sweet Hope, and #2, Sweet Belief before the end of the month. And as always, let me know what you thought!

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More free books!

Good morning!

I had a great turn out for the first book in the Love Defined series! I hope many of you are now reading Sweet Hope and getting to know the Atkins family.

Because today, you may now get your FREE e-book for the second book in the series, Sweet Belief. Katie is a special girl and has her own way of doing things.

And if you are on Goodreads, you may now sign up for your free copy of the third book in the series, Sweet Forbearance. This will run for 30 days, and I’m giving away 100 e-book copies. These will be available at the end of the 30 days. So, you have plenty of time to get started on the series!

All three books for free! Please share, and most of all, please read and review. Reviews mean so much to writers. It helps us connect to our readers, and that’s my favorite part of this journey.

Have a great day and…read!

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A Place in My Heart

Rubyville, Book #4, A Place In My Heart, is probably my favorite of the four books. I say probably because I do love this series, and it is very difficult to have a favorite, the same with children.

Believe it or not, I learned a lot while writing this series. The research for the different eras that are traveled through was really fun and interesting for me. But I also learned a lot about myself, and the way not to handle a situation. Below is a meme I created for the release of the book.

Rubyville Book #4 - Prom

Get your FREE ebook copy today! https://www.amazon.com/Rubyville-Place-My-Heart-Book/dp/1537096826/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=deborah+ann+dykeman&qid=1574790687&s=books&sr=1-5

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#4 Begins Today!

If you have been following these posts for the past month, you know that today is the start of the FREE ebook promotion for A Place in My Heart. I’ve had so many great comments on this series of books, and especially this one. If you have read the series, you may think you know the ending, but all my readers have still expressed shock and surprise at the close of Rubyville.

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Book #4 – Rubyville

Julia Ryan designed the beautiful covers for this set of books. I’ve had so many compliments on them! Be sure to get your free copy today! https://www.amazon.com/Deborah-Ann-Dykeman/e/B01B2BYPK6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1572544500&sr=1-1

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#3 Begins Today!

The third book in the Rubyville series is A Place to Heal. Get your FREE ebook copy today through Friday, November 22nd!

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Book #3 – Rubyville

As always, please leave a review when you are finished reading. It is so appreciated! Get your free copy right here: https://www.amazon.com/Deborah-Ann-Dykeman/e/B01B2BYPK6?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1572544500&sr=1-1

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Orin Langworthy…

Become acquainted with him in Rubyville, book #2!

A Place of Refuge is available today through Friday for FREE! Pick up your copy right here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F7MX00C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i5

In the meantime, just a sneak peak:

Rubyville