Book Tour and 2 Giveaways...Sweet September

Good Morning and welcome to Sweet September Blog Tour. Below you will find a brief summary of the book. I can tell you that the author, Tricia, immediately draws you in to this family and from the very beginning you can feel the pain that the children were dealing with from the death of their mother, to their father's abandonment. This book could apply to any of us. Is anyone going through a change in your life right now? An unexpected change? Has something bad happened? Thinking and reading this book one verse kept coming to me over and over again, Romans 8:28, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. SO, come on in to Heather Creek Farm and meet the Slater children and how thier painful past can lead them into a great future. God does the same for us.

Book Giveaway: I have a copy of this book to give away. Please leave me a comment and you will be entered to win this book. Scroll down below and Tricia has a little contest and the winner will receive a gift from Williams-Sonoma.

About the book: Harvest time at Heather Creek Farm is an exciting time, but the kids don't seem to be getting into the spirit. One day while he's wandering through the fields, Christopher stumbles across an old piece of metal buried in the ground. He doesn't know what it is, but he hides it in the shed.

That night, the garden by the house is uprooted. Who could have done such a thing? Charlotte is determined to find out, but is distracted when she gets news that Sam is failing school. The sullen teen is indifferent and won't study. He starts spending a lot of time with Pete. Though she loves her son dearly, Pete never finished high school, and Charlotte is afraid he'll encourage Sam to do the same. How can she help him get back on track?

A gripping story that examines the Stevenson family's history as well as its shaky future, Sweet September will bring you deeper into the loving community of Bedford and the deep ties of love that bind this broken family together. As they forge new connections, you'll be entertained, inspired, and reminded that God's grace can make all things new.

Blog Tour Contest: Since Sweet September is all about family, Tricia wants to meet yours. Leave a comment on the Tricia’s blog tour post (http://triciagoyer.blogspot.com/2008/09/sweet-september-blog-tour.html) sharing who your favorite family member is and why and you’ll be entered into a drawing to win William-Sonoma’s Pumpkin Harvest Loaf Pan & Quick Bread Set. (I’ve attached a photo. It’s super cute…and would be great for fall treats!)

About Tricia: Tricia Goyer is the author of twelve books including From Dust and Ashes, My Life UnScripted, and the children's book, 10 Minutes to Showtime. She won Historical Novel of the Year in 2005 and 2006 from ACFW, and was honored with the Writer of the Year award from Mt. Hermon Writer's Conference in 2003. Tricia's book Life Interrupted was a finalist for the Gold Medallion in 2005. In addition to her novels, Tricia writes non-fiction books and magazine articles for publications like Today's Christian Woman and Focus on the Family. Tricia is a regular speaker at conventions and conferences, and has been a workshop presenter at the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International Conventions. She and her family make their home in the mountains of Montana.

My Opinion: I am the type of person if the book doesn't grab me in the first chapter I am probably not going to stick with it. I love Tricia's writing style and I can picture or visualize what I am reading and this book grabbed me from the first paragraph. Thank you Tricia for a great book and I look forward to reading more from you!!