Announcing Splendid Springtime at Whispering Woods, my newest Christian fiction novel, now available from my website and on Amazon.com. This is the third book in the Whispering Woods series, and is filled with romance, the newness of spring, encounters with new guests at the Whispering Woods Estates resort/retreat center, and delightful experiences with the Baxter family.
In this third book of the Whispering Woods series by Betty Whitaker Jackson, we continue the story of the New England resort/retreat center established by the…..
Each time I have published a new book, I’ve related that it’s rather like giving birth. The concept, the nurture, the painful hard work, the perceived endless waiting, the necessary self-discipline, the diligence of preparation, the intensity of labor, the euphoria of delivery, and the joy of sharing the good news–those are a few of the similarities.
Writing book number seven has been an interesting experience. I have not attempted a series before, and I rather enjoy it. I love seeing where…..
My latest book, Whispering Woods, is about a New England inn, the people who run it, those who visit, and those whose lives are affected by Cathy and Phil Baxter. It begins in NYC where the power couple is caught up in the “rat race” and the final impetus for leaving is the tragedy of 9.11. Here’s that part of the story:
part of Chapter 5
“So, what’s up?” she queried, tucking herself under his embracing arm.
“No, you first. How…..
As promised, leading up to the anniversary of 9.11, here is chapter 3 of Whispering Woods, dated September 10, 2001. To read more, the book is available in paperback and ebook at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. See the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz_MPtVkiKY.
CHAPTER 3
“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.” (Proverbs 10:22)
Phil is first out the door. Grabbing his Italian leather brief case, quickly tossing kisses like candy,…..
I have reason to celebrate! Many reasons, actually! I have reached the three-quarters of a century mark! Imagine! 75 years old. Where has the time gone?
Hopefully I have created a legacy of positive things. My latest arrived yesterday, my new book, Whispering Woods. Read all about it, and order it, and review it, and purchase my other books so that I can bless you through what I’m writing. That would really make my birthday special!
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Barb Carter, the adviser from LifeRich Publishing, asked me to choose a book preview which will help with marketing my soon-to-be-released book, Whispering Woods. After deliberating, I chose the opening chapter because it introduces the main characters, is filled with dialogue, and shows the Baxter family interactions. If you read this, would you want to continue reading the book that follows it? Just asking.
CHAPTER ONE
“The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever…..