Thursday, December 31, 2020

A New Year, A Stronger Faith

 Everyone I know would likely agree that the year 2020 was an unusual, chaotic, stress-filled year, filled with much heartache, sickness, and loss. Yes, the year certainly was filled with those negative traits - - but there were some positives too. Sometimes you just have to look for the hidden blessings. 

For me personally, the most wonderful event of 2020 was the birth of my second, precious, miracle grandbaby. A true blessing and gift from God! 💜  And I know others also had blessings that happened during this tumultous year. So it wasn't totally a bad year. 

My hope for all of us who experienced a heartbreaking loss this year (mine was losing a family member to Covid) is that maybe---just maybe---our faith and trust in God has grown stronger. After all, I've heard it said many times that the more trials a person endures, the stronger they can become. 

As we enter a brand-new, hopefully better new year, may we all look to the Lord for guidance and strength, and may we have a stronger faith, no matter what this coming year holds for us. 

Happy New Year, my friends! May you follow the Lord and be blessed each day of 2021. 

The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him.

                                                                                                             Nahum  1:7  


Sunday, December 13, 2020

Author Laurie Wood

 I am thrilled to feature Author Laurie Wood on CatMom's Corner today. Laurie is a sweet friend and very talented author who lives in Canada---in polar bear country!  Her stories are amazing, and yes--they feature polar bears. Her newest book is Northern Protector, and I'm eager to read this one. Be sure and look for Laurie's books, and you can visit her website, and find her on Facebook and Twitter.  AND, because I'm so excited about Laurie's newest book, I'll gift one commenter with a Kindle copy! Just leave a comment on my blog, and mention you're interested in winning a copy for your Kindle.  Happy reading! 



 
NORTHERN PROTECTOR Blurb:

Constable Ben Koper is still healing from the polar bear attack that almost killed him. Nine months after it happened, he returns to Churchill, Manitoba, a changed man—scarred more than just physically. PTSD is his new shadow, haunting his every step, and he can’t seem to kick the pain meds he shouldn’t need anymore. He’s determined to prove, to himself and his colleagues, that he’s still up to his job. Failure isn’t an option.

ER nurse Joy Gallagher spent the entire last winter texting with a healing Constable Koper. What started as friendly concern from this single mother has grown into full-fledged romantic feelings, and she’s eager to level up their friendship and introduce him to the idyllic comfort of small-town life. Until a teenager is murdered at a summer party. The crime is strikingly similar to the cold case murder of Joy’s foster sister, stirring old trauma Joy has never fully dealt with.

When another victim is snatched in town, Ben and Joy must confront their own demons, and join forces to track down an elusive killer. The race to rescue the next victim before it’s too late will test Ben and Joy to their limits. Can they survive their encounter with this heinous killer, or will the past destroy them.?

Buy Links:

Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3femV6Y

Amazon.ca:    https://amzn.to/2KfyoYq

Anaiah Press: https://bit.ly/3pGPrD6 (Print copies)

Bio & Social Media Links:

Laurie Wood lives in Central Canada and writes inspirational romantic suspense with an edge of danger. She’s also a military wife who’s raised two wonderful special needs children to adulthood. They’ve lived all over Canada and are still on that journey. When she’s not writing she can be found at her spinning wheel, knitting, or hanging out with her dogs in the garden. She loves to hear from readers and always replies so feel free to get in touch with her.

Please visit her at https://www.lauriewoodauthor.com

Facebook:             https://www.facebook.com/lauriewoodauthor

Twitter:                 https://twitter.com/LaurieJeanWood