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Popular fiction author Virginia Smith will be doing a blog tour May 12–16, 2008, to help promote her new book Sincerely, Mayla: A Novel.
Virginia Smith is a writer of humorous novels, a speaker, a snow skier, a motorcycle enthusiast, and an avid scuba diver. Since leaving her twenty-year profession as a corporate director, she has written numerous books, including her debut, Just As I Am (Kregel Publications, March 2006) and Stuck in the Middle (Revell, February 2008). An energetic speaker, she loves to exemplify God's truth by comparing real-life situations to well-known works of fiction, such as her popular talk, “Biblical Truth in Star Trek.”
In Sincerely, Mayla—the heartwarming sequel to Just As I Am—Mayla Strong’s life is starting to seem normal. She has been working at the same job for four years, living with a good friend, and enjoying a deep relationship with God. But when Mayla is suddenly laid off, she learns the hard way that things aren’t always what they seem. One disappointment after another drops into her lap: her budding relationship with her pastor, Paul, turns out to be less than she has hoped; her friend Stuart refuses to talk to her; and Lindsey—the younger sister of her late friend Alex—calls her in a panic looking for a place to stay.
Mayla decides to take advantage of her newfound “vacation time” and sets out for Florida. She hopes to spend a few quiet days visiting her aunt and grandmother, but one by one her problems catch up with her. Mayla comes face-to-face with the responsibilities and joys of friends and family. As Mayla tries to help her friends, she realizes that God has all the answers—the trick is letting go long enough to let Him prove it.
Current stops on the Sincerely, Mayla blog tour include:
- A Book Lover
- A Musing Mom Speaks
- A Peek At My Bookshelf
- Ausjenny
- Bibliophile's Retreat
- Blue Mountain Editorial Services
- Book Splurge
- Bookmark Cafe
- Books, Movies, and Chinese Food
- Christian Devotions
- Clear Shining After Rain
- Cornhusker Academy blog
- Craftie Ladies of Suspence
- Creative madness that makes me myself
- Dandelion Momma
- Edgy Inspirational Author (Michelle Sutton)
- Grace Lessons
- Great Reads from Jasmine
- Laura William's Musings
- Life in the Midst of Writing
- Lighthouse Academy
- Margot's Moments
- Michelle Sutton
- Pix-N-Pens
- Ponderings from My Heart
- Rhonda's Writing Journey
- Relz Reviewz
- Sips 'n Cups Cafeteria
- So Many Books . . . So Little Time
- Tara's View of the World
- Window to My World
- The Write Message
- Writer's Corner
- www.cballan.wordpress.com
What others are already saying about Sincerely, Mayla:
“Sincerely, Mayla is an honest book touching many issues young adults face today. Smith writes vibrant characters and tackles taboo subjects with grace and intelligence. She helps readers understand the beauty and complexity of every human being.”
Author, Watching the Tree Limbs
“If Mayla stole your heart in Just As I Am, she’ll own it in Sincerely, Mayla. Juggling unemployment, unrequited love, and shepherding a runaway teen takes hilarious and poignant turns in Mayla’s quirky hands. Throw in a visit to the grandmother she hasn’t seen in thirteen years, and readers will savor a rich dish of laughter, tears, and life-lessons sure to leave a permanent mark."
Author of the To Catch a Thief series
“Virginia Smith has crafted another winning story with Sincerely, Mayla. Once again, Mayla Strong leads a cast of characters who will live in your heart long after the last page has been turned. Anyone who doubts that the Lord can use even the most unique among us will have a change of heart after reading this endearing novel.”
Author of Beloved Castaway and Louisiana Brides
“In Sincerely, Mayla, Virginia Smith gives a graphic depiction of hating the sin but loving the sinner, just the way Jesus would. In the process, Mayla develops a greater spiritual awareness of her own shortcomings. This is a book that all Christians should read.”
Award-winning, best-selling author of Minnesota Brothers,
Carolina Carpenter Brides, and Montana Mistletoe.
“Becoming part of Mayla’s challenges, frustration, and resolutions totally grabbed my heart
. . . Mayla’s character is developed very realistically, as we experience her mind being transformed into a new creation.”
Client Services, Pregnancy Resource Center of Salt Lake
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