Today, I have a contemporary fiction novel to share in our book teaser spotlight! Take a minute and learn about The Legacy of a Lie and author Ron Elcombe--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a prize in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! 

Contemporary Fiction

Date Published: January 15, 2026

Publisher: Windy Ridge Publishing

Her daughters—Kay, a celebrated mezzo-soprano, and Anna, a self-doubting composer—must confront the emotional fallout of their mother’s long-buried lies. Alongside them are a young, truth-seeking journalist, a lawyer, and a priest, all carrying the weight of secrets they are professionally and morally bound to keep. 

Set in the haunting beauty of Minnesota’s river bluffs and Lake Superior’s North Shore, this is a story of legacy and redemption—of truth breaking through the cracks of deception and healing in the wake of generations of silence.

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She turned the radio off as she pulled into the drive-through at the Coffee Stop. The attendant, too perky for the morning hour, wished her a great day and passed a medium coffee with cream but no sugar through the window. Only two meetings were scheduled for the day: the first with her boss at 11:00 a.m. and a division meeting at 1:00. With any luck, she’d escape the office early. 

Instead of turning north to I–94 and Saint Paul, the car pulled out of the Coffee-Stop driveway onto the main street and turned south toward Red Wing. Maarit was surprised at the easy merge into the lighter-than-usual highway traffic. 

“Why is the sun in my eyes today?” Maarit muttered. “It wasn’t yesterday.” Within a few minutes, where she expected stop lights, stop signs were spaced apart at irregular intervals. Long stretches of unfamiliar road stretched to the horizon. She looked at her watch and frowned. She should have been at work twenty minutes ago. The highway transitioned into a street with no curb or shoulder, then evolved into a narrow gravel road. She tried to turn around, but the car slid off the narrow shoulder into a ditch. 

Confusion became fear. The front bumper hit an orange snow fence. The car shuddered. Forward motion ceased. Engine warning lights glowed red throughout the vehicle. Fear became panic. She tried to yell for help, but only a faint whisper escaped her lips. Her head throbbed. Everything blurred. Then, everything went dark as she lost consciousness.

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 Ron Elcombe is a professor emeritus at Winona State University (MN), where he taught various advertising and mass communication courses for 25 years. His eclectic career encompasses teaching instrumental music, as well as sales and marketing roles for multiple companies. He has been published in the Lake Country Journal and several professional academic journals and has attended seminars on fiction writing at the Iowa Summer Writers Festival. "The Legacy of a Lie" is the first book in a three-novel series. He resides in Rochester, Minnesota, with his wife, Sharon, and enjoys summers on the golf course and at the family cabin in northern Minnesota.

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This morning, I have a motorcycle club romance novel in our book teaser spotlight! Learn about Spirit Bear Conspiracy, the first book in the Brotherhood of the Wild, and author Anne Kane! 

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A Riptide MC Romance

Date Published: January 2, 2026

Publisher: Changeling Press

Ryland -- I was tailing a gang of poachers, certain they’d lead me straight to their kingpin, when a stray arrow from a crossbow slammed into me. Pain lanced through me and everything faded to black. In that blur of unconsciousness, I could have sworn a pure white bear stood over me, calm as can be. When I opened my eyes again, a woman -- curvy and impossibly beautiful -- was watching me with the cutest look of mixed concern and distrust on her face. 

Kimberly -- I thought I was alone on a tiny island off the coast of British Columbia until an arrow from a crossbow barely missed skewering me. With my dog Diego at my heels, I ran to hide in a maze of caves, my heart pounding. Crouched down in the dark, I listened in terror as voices and footsteps floated to me from outside. I prayed the shooters wouldn’t find the spirit bear that inhabited this place. When I finally crept back out into the daylight, I found I wasn’t the only target -- but the unconscious man lying in a pool of his own blood wasn’t talking. Victim or one of them? 

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Anne Kane lives in the beautiful Okanagan Valley with a bouncy little rescue dog whose breed defies description, a cantankerous Himalayan cat, and too many fish to count. She spent many years trying to fit in and act normal, but finally gave up the effort. She started writing romance in 2008, and her fate was sealed when she won a publishing contract with Red Sage Publishing and just a month later Changeling Press accepted her first submission. Since then she has published more than thirty stories in a variety of sub-genres, all with a happily ever after. 

She has two handsome sons and six adorable grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can. Her hobbies, when she’s not playing with the characters in her head, include kayaking, hiking, swimming, playing guitar, singing and of course, reading.

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Today, I have a children's book to share in our book blitz spotlight! Learn about Magic Macy and the Giant and author Mark Robertson!

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Date Published: November 27, 2025

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Today, I have a nonfiction self help book to share! Learn about Career B.L.I.S.S.: How to Transition from College to Career with Ease and author Laurie Nilo-Klug, M.A. 

How to Transition from College to Career with Ease

Date Published: October 9, 2025

Publisher: ‎Manhattan Book Group

This isn’t just another career guide. It's a movement that challenges the status quo and flips the script on traditional career advice, specifically for folks with marginalized identities. The book's core idea is that you already have everything you need for success; you just need to know how to articulate it. It teaches you a clear, 5-step process (B.L.I.S.S.) to create a career that celebrates who you are and supports the life you want to live. 

A huge part of the book is built on Dr. Yosso’s community cultural wealth theory, helping readers see that their unique backgrounds—what society might call 'disadvantages'—are actually powerful strengths, or forms of capital they can leverage in the job market. It covers everything from crafting application materials and networking without feeling fake, to negotiating an offer and managing the emotional ups and downs of the first year on the job." 

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In addition to writing and coaching, I partner with colleges, employers, and high schools by providing transformative career workshops. These workshops leverage my proven B.L.I.S.S. method and a culturally responsive approach built on Dr. Yosso's Community Cultural Wealth theory. This ensures students are equipped with the confidence and tools to successfully transition into careers. My work has been featured in FOX 5, Washington Times, and Thrive Global. 

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This morning, I have a memoir to share in our book spotlight! Learn about Babymaking and author Vincentia Schroeter! Be sure enter the book tour giveaway at the end of this post! 

Memoir

Date Published: December 11th, 2025

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Vincentia Schroeter dreams of building a family of her own and expects an easy pregnancy. She imagines following in her mother’s footsteps, surrounded by the love of children. However, when complications mount, she must face the likelihood that her wish will never come true. 

As her sisters bear children, and women all around her share their happy baby news, Vin grows more envious than ever. The frustration continues as hard truths test her patience and faith and medical professionals deliver devastating blows. The only thing she knows for sure is that she is determined to become a mother. 

A story of one woman’s harrowing path through trauma and disillusionment, Babymaking is a heartfelt memoir of vulnerability, rupture, and repair. Vin’s journey reminds us that hope and unconditional love have the power to lead us to the place we were always meant to be.

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 Vincentia Schroeter grew up in a small town in central California as the fourth of twelve children. Intrigued by the many different personalities in her family, she knew by the age of sixteen that she wanted to be a counselor. She put herself through college and graduate school in order to pursue her dreams.

Vin is the author of the award-winning self-help book, Communication Breakthrough: How Using Brain Science and Listening to Body Cues Can Change Your Relationships (2018). She also co-authored a training manual on somatic psychotherapy that has been translated into three languages. 

After a forty-year career as a psychotherapist listening to clients’ stories of pain and trauma, Vin felt drawn to share her own story. She now lives in San Diego with her husband Steve and enjoys pickleball, painting, and time with family, including her dog, Ren. 

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Today, I have a Christian, nonfiction book to share in our book spotlight! Take a moment and learn about The Blueprint of Becoming: A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward by author Wesley Farnsworth! 

A Practical Guide to Faith, Failure, and Finding Your Way Forward

 Religion / Christian Living / Nonfiction

Date Published: October 14, 2025

Publisher: Lucid Books Publishing

If you've ever felt defined by your past, unsure of your purpose, or desperate for change, The Blueprint of Becoming is for you. In this honest and hope-filled guide, Wesley Farnsworth shares how God transformed his life-and how He can transform yours too. Blending personal testimony with biblical truth and practical tools, this book lays out a clear path from brokenness to breakthrough. You'll discover how to identify what's holding you back, set faith-aligned goals, and boldly step into the life God designed for you. With reflection questions, real-life stories, and grace woven through every chapter, The Blueprint of Becoming invites you to surrender the old and fully embrace your new story. 

If you're looking to take The Blueprint of Becoming deeper, free companion resources are available on the books website. These include a 10-week Small Group Participant's Guide and a Leader's Guide, complete with weekly Scriptures, prayers, discussion questions, and practical challenges designed to help you and your group apply the book's lessons in a real and lasting way . Whether you're leading a church study, walking with a recovery group, or gathering with friends, these guides provide a simple framework to create honest conversations, foster community, and encourage transformation. Visit blueprintofbecoming.com to download your free copies. 

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