Odd and Ends and Ideas Needed

First off, I have a great book to give away, one that's perfect for a summer reading day! It's Rachel Hauck's Diva NashVegas. Leave me a note in the guestbook and I'll draw for the winner in early July.

Here's a taste of what Diva NashVegas has to offer:

For the past decade, Aubrey James has ruled the charts as the queen of country soul. She rocketed to fame in the shadow of her parent's death - pioneers in Christian music. While her public life, high profile romances and fights with Music Row writes juicy tabloid headlines, the real and private Aubrey is a media mystery.

When a close friend and former band member betrays Aubrey's trust and sells an exclusive story to a tabloid, the super star knows she must go public with her own story.

Inside NashVegas sports anchor, Scott Vaughn, is not prepared for the summer assignment of interviewing a country diva. Especially not one he dated. And abandoned.

But he has no choice. His career and the future of Inside NashVegas depend on the success of this interview.

Aubrey's private world is rocked when Scott shows up at her home for the first session. Realizing it's too late to back out of the deal, Aubrey bravely opens her heart to Scott and discovers a future beyond the lonely orphan girl. Will she find faith, hope and love?

"Ladies and Gentlemen, Aubrey James, the Queen of Country Soul."

Second odd and end is that I need your sage advice, especially about Gen Xers and values. God has something special coming up and I'm excited to be a part of it. But mum's the word until it's ready to be revealed. What I need to know now is what are your family values, Gen Xers? What are the things you're most passionate about and why?

Shoot me an email or leave me a note here with your wise words. Much thanks!!!

Lastly, if you haven't signed up already, please check out the Defenders of Hope newsletter. We'll have a sample newsletter going live tonight thanks to my wonderful Web master hubby. ;-)

Oh, and one more thing.... I have a cover for Healing Promises!!! I'm SOOO excited. Keep watch because I'll be sharing it here very soon!

Abundant summer blessings!