What’s Happening In Narelle’s World?
Dear Friends,
Welcome to April! The weather is cooling, and the autumn leaves will start falling in the coming weeks. I love autumn and my cat, Miss Daisy, found a warm spot in our herb garden to soak in the sunshine.
I'm plugging along with my Read the Bible in a Year Challenge. My goal is to listen to the daily readings in The One Year Chronological Bible and the encouraging Daily Bible Podcast - Audio Bible Reading Plan episodes with Tricia Goyer and her friend Michelle. We've finished Judges and Ruth, and we're moving into 1 Samuel.
I'm hosting my first giveaway for a book I'm featuring in the latest Fan Girling with Narelle episode. Karen Baney has kindly offered a signed paperback (US mailing addresses) or ebook (international).
Enter the giveaway via the episode link:
https://www.narelleatkins.com/fan-girling-with-narelle-episode-9-love-contemporary-romance-falling-for-a-devoted-cowgirl-by-karen-baney-giveaway/
Fan Girling with Narelle
Visit the Podcast Page on my website for links to my podcast and YouTube episodes. Here are the links to my recent episodes.
Ep. 9 — Love Contemporary Romance: Falling for a Devoted Cowgirl plus GIVEAWAY
Ep. 8 — Love Contemporary Romance: Where I Found You by Betsy St. Amant
Ep. 7 — Love Romantic Suspense: Break My Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn
Ep. 6 — Love Contemporary Romance: Home Town Melody by Milla Holt
The ebook sale is available at the AMAZON US & UK stores through April 15.
Below is the link to my blog post featuring the books. I'm talking about the Easter in Gilead series in my Fan Girling with Narelle episode that drops on Good Friday (April 18).
https://www.narelleatkins.com/easter-themed-contemporary-christian-romances-easter-in-gilead-series/
Book Recommendations
I’ve shared a few fiction book recommendations on my blog since I sent out my last newsletter.
Book Recommendation – The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese
Book Recommendation – Where I Found You by Betsy St. Amant
Book Recommendation – Some Like It Scot by Pepper Basham
For those interested in learning about Christian fiction new releases, I also compile a monthly new releases post on my blog — Christian Fiction New Releases - April 2025.
I have a Friday weekly blog series showcasing books on preorder. Here are the links to my recent "Narelle's Preorder Roundup" blog posts:
Narelle’s Preorder Roundup: 4/11/25
Narelle’s Preorder Roundup: 4/4/25
Narelle’s Preorder Roundup: 3/28/25
Narelle’s Preorder Roundup: 3/21/25
Gift Card Giveaway
I usually do a paperback giveaway (choice between two books) for my monthly giveaway. This month I thought I'd switched it up and do an e-gift card giveaway. The e-gift card giveaway is open to readers who can access gift cards at Amazon USA or Amazon Australia.
To enter the giveaway, please reply to this email by APRIL 22, 2025 (USA Pacific West Coast Time Zone) and include your first name and the name of the country where you live and include the Amazon Store (USA or Australia) where you can redeem gift cards.
The two winners will be contacted by APRIL 27, 2025 to arrange the delivery of their e-gift cards.
Our MARCH winner, Ann D, chose Welcome to the Honey B&B.
Questions for You
Do you borrow books from the library? Do you pay to read books via a subscription service eg. Kindle Unlimited?
I look forward to hearing your thoughts, and I will do my best to reply to your emails within 7 days. If I receive an undelivered email message, I’ll try again and send a second reply. If you don’t receive a reply from me, please let me know because emails can go astray. You can contact me via my website.
April Featured Author ~ Milla Holt
I've enjoyed reading Milla's books and I'm happy to share that LAST FLIGHT HOME is available as a FREE ebook download for her new newsletter subscribers.
I've shared recommendations for Milla's books at my blog:
Book Recommendation – Home Town Melody by Milla Holt
Book Recommendation – Falling for the Foe by Milla Holt
I talk about how much I love Home Town Melody in Fan Girling with Narelle – Episode 6 – Love Contemporary Romance: Home Town Melody by Milla Holt.
Claim your free ebook at the following link:
https://millaholt.com/grab-this-book-for-free/
My author friend, Karen Baney, is hosting a giveaway for my book. Paperback (USA mailing addresses) and ebook (international).
Enter the giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/m44ownm/her-cowboy-blind-date-giveaway
Here are a few Trinity Lakes Romances that are releasing in 2025.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for journeying with me on my often crazy and challenging book publishing journey. If you’re a praying person, I’d love continued prayers for my health, writing and podcasting. I'm travelling to Brisbane for the Christian Authors Showcase Queensland on April 11-12. I'm looking forward to catching up with writing friends and seeing my family in Brisbane. I have appreciated all your email replies, prayers, good thoughts, and support. Have a joyful Easter season.
Blessings and love to you,
Narelle xo
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