tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363630985035457012024-03-14T04:01:14.788-04:00Jennifer ValentJennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-64470409589131338292016-12-02T17:20:00.000-05:002016-12-02T19:46:03.249-05:00E-book sale!
For the month of December, the e-book of Fireflies in December is available for only 99 cents! It's a great way to get started on the series yourself or to introduce it to someone else. Click here to find a list of retailers.
Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-64741902230122613552016-02-01T16:08:00.000-05:002016-02-01T16:08:33.488-05:00New Calloway Summers short story, Magnolia Spring
It's been a while since we've had a visit with Jessilyn and Gemma, and it seemed like a good time to take us back to Calloway County. In this new short story (48 pages on Kindle), Jessilyn has a difficult meeting with someone from her past-someone who deeply affected her life and the lives of those closest to her. Will this mysterious reappearing reignite the bitter trials of the past, or willJennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-53046582184886992522014-12-24T18:53:00.000-05:002014-12-25T16:34:24.379-05:00A Calloway Christmas<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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First Baptist Church's blog. We're chatting about books, life, writing and inspiration so stop by their blog to check out the interview
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Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-51050322750231124732013-02-20T18:29:00.000-05:002013-02-20T18:29:25.112-05:00Operation First Novel winner announced!Congratulations to Peter Bekendam, winner of the latest Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest for his book Prime of Life! Can't wait to read it! Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-56978373904840402282012-09-26T18:49:00.003-04:002012-09-26T18:49:53.094-04:00Excited to be a guest-blogger over at Wendy Paine Miller's blog Thoughts That Move discussing the importance of theme in writing fiction. Stop by and check it out!
Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-47433053911900528592012-03-17T11:04:00.003-04:002012-03-17T11:28:32.202-04:00Pinterest-ing Ideas!I'm a bit of a slow-mover when it comes to social media, and it appears I've waited a little long to jump on the Pinterest bandwagon... but I'm glad I did! It could easily become an addiction, I'll admit, but I've been able to keep myself pretty disciplined about it. And it's proven to be a fun way to interact with readers!Two of the boards I've created are directly related to my Calloway SummersJennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-397882811758550112012-02-22T11:29:00.003-05:002012-02-22T11:38:38.873-05:00Operation First Novel Winner AnnouncedCongratulations to Peter Leavell, the newest winner of the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest! Peter's novel, Songs of Captivity, will be published by Worthy Publishing.Working on a novel? Think you've got something good? Keep an eye out on the Christian Writers Guild's website for information on the next First Novel contest. I have first-hand experience that it's a fantasticJennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-7378349124311155862012-02-05T13:35:00.002-05:002012-02-05T13:39:45.521-05:00Book Signing!Stop by the Rainbow Parable Christian store at 70 Southgate Square in Colonial Heights, Virginia on Saturday Feb. 11th from 11 am to 1 pm. I'll be there signing copies of all three novels. Fireflies in December will be on sale for $5, and Cottonwood Whispers and Catching Moondrops will both be available for $9.97. Hope to see you there!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-18347884979622267722012-01-19T11:09:00.003-05:002012-01-19T11:19:51.964-05:00First Novel FinalistsThe finalists for the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest have been announced. They are:Kimberley Gardner Graham, Memphis TN, The Rocking Horse of TuscumbiaJim Hamlett, Travelers Rest SC, MoeClarice James, Hudson NH, Party of OnePeter Leavell, Meridian ID, Songs of CaptivityTerrie Todd, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, The Silver SuitcaseThe winner will be announced Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-46631019697306138782011-09-17T15:24:00.002-04:002011-09-17T15:26:54.218-04:00New Facebook Contest!We're having a cool, rainy spell here in VA, so in the spirit of positivity, I'm holding a contest over at my Facebook page. Just post your favorite thing to do to relax on a cool, dreary day, and you'll be entered to win a signed copy of Catching Moondrops and some hot chocolate!Stop by to join the conversation!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-649469867586345292011-09-06T19:04:00.001-04:002011-09-06T19:05:56.178-04:00More free e-books!Check out the Tyndale House Publishers blog to find out about more free e-books!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-34924817952238067832011-07-28T19:13:00.003-04:002011-07-28T19:15:20.962-04:00Free E-Books!Tyndale House Publishers is offering six e-books free for a limited time. Check them out here!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-10307513451357447402011-05-25T20:12:00.004-04:002011-05-25T20:19:24.654-04:00Fireflies in December Receives Audie AwardThe audio version of Fireflies in December received an Audie Award for inspirational fiction at the 2011 awards ceremony in New York last night! The folks at Recorded Books, along with narrator Kate Forbes, have done such a phenomenal job bringing my books to life on audio, and I'm so excited to see them rewarded for it.The full list of nominees and winners can be found at the Audies website. Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-31166873536379770722011-05-20T14:36:00.004-04:002011-05-20T14:43:07.923-04:00Blog Post for Seriously WriteToday, I have the pleasure of being a guest blogger over at Seriously Write. Stop by and read about what this long, crazy journey into publishing has taught me about perspective. And while you're there, check out the great work these ladies are doing to encourage writers on their blog!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-62160788247787760662011-05-06T18:53:00.003-04:002011-05-06T18:59:01.031-04:002011 Christy Award NominationsThe nominees for the 2011 Christy Awards were announced today. Congratulations to all!The Christy Advisory Board is pleased to announce nominees in nine categories for the 2011 Christy Awards honoring Christian fiction.The 2011 Christy Award nominees are:Contemporary Romance/Blood Ransomby Lisa Harris (Zondervan)Indivisibleby Kristin Heitzmann (WaterBrook Press)Sworn to Protectby DiAnn Mills (Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-10334099927843009832011-04-24T10:29:00.002-04:002011-04-24T10:36:18.824-04:00After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-8828173884727214272011-04-22T20:38:00.004-04:002011-04-22T21:13:22.859-04:00"At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?' - which means, 'My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?' When some of those standing near heard this, they said, 'Listen, He's calling Elijah.' One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-42726890771683695542011-03-18T12:13:00.002-04:002011-03-18T12:17:24.584-04:00Book Signing!I'll be signing copies of all three books this Saturday, March 19 at 11am, at the Short Pump Barnes and Noble (11640 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA 23233). Hope to see you there!!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-61081121137879000542011-02-26T13:49:00.003-05:002011-02-26T14:00:15.933-05:00Fireflies in December nominated for Audie Award The Fireflies in December audio book has been nominated for an Audie Award in the Inspirational Fiction category. The Audio Publishers Association sponsors the awards to recognize "distinction in audio books and spoken word entertainment." Winners will be announced at the Audies Gala in New York City in May.Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-35651493848325224542011-02-20T13:19:00.003-05:002011-02-20T13:25:36.783-05:00Operation First Novel Winner Congratulations to Timothy Owens, the newest winner of the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest! His novel, The Search Committee, will be published by Tyndale House Publishers.The 2011 contest is now open. Check out the information for your chance to enter!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-51865945302513961282011-02-18T10:42:00.003-05:002011-02-18T10:48:38.461-05:00Catching Moondrops Audio BookRecorded Books recently released the audio book of Catching Moondrops! They have previously released audio versions of Fireflies in December and Cottonwood Whispers, wonderfully read by actress Kate Forbes. Happy listening!Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-3144468164794718902011-01-29T11:24:00.006-05:002011-01-29T14:02:37.477-05:00Baiting the HookIt's been a long day and from your perch on the couch you're watching an HD-enhanced moist, rich chocolate cake float down onto a milky white plate, a drizzle of thick, rich dark chocolate falling from the sky like manna, sliding down the sides of the cake in mahogany rivulets.And now you have to have chocolate cake. Immediately.That's the genius of a well-made, well-placed commercial: it hooks Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-436363098503545701.post-56788456748929571662011-01-22T13:28:00.002-05:002011-01-22T13:34:46.935-05:00Operation First Novel FinalistsThe 2010 Operation First Novel finalists have been announced by the Christian Writers Guild! They are:Sandy Cook - The Darkest NightKimberley Graham - The Rocking Horse of TuscumbiaTimothy Owens - The Search CommitteeDiana Prusik - DeliveryJennifer Slattery - Impossible ChoicesThe winner will be announced at the 2011 Writing for the Soul conference held February 10-13 in Denver, CO. The winner Jennifer Valenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03418755176777835279noreply@blogger.com2