Category: January 2014

Winner!

1/14/2014

And the winner of the Elusive Hope inspired Earrings by MontanaMade by Jasmine is...

Rebecca Hartman
Entry #93

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Book Blast - Deadly Secret by Sharon A. Lavy

1/14/2014

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TITLE: CrossReads Book Blast With Sharon A. Lavy

Deadly Secret
By Sharon A Lavy

About the Book

The covering on Evalena Davidson's head invites all kinds of confidences and sharing, a blessing on Denton Community Hospital's oncology ward. But people expect her to be perfect, which makes living up to the promise of her Old German Baptist uniform a challenge. Pete Neper, head of the sanitation department senses unrest among the employees but finds it a challenge to track down the cause. Danni Wagoner, another oncology nurse is implicated in a drug scam. Old German Baptist Brethren with their adherence to traditional ways do not get involved with the law. But how can Evalena turn her back on a friend? This unlikely trio put their lives and reputation at risk to uncover a deadly secret in an attempt to identify a killer before someone else dies.

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Sharon A Lavy Writer of Inspirational Women's fiction with a touch of Suspense. Sharon A Lavy lives with her husband in SW Ohio. When not reading, writing, or sewing for her family, she enjoys traveling with her husband in the German crafted Flight Design airplane they call PaPa. Sharon is best known in the novel writing community, as that German Baptist lady. In the Old German Baptist community she's a dressmaker, a pattern maker, and the sister who writes. And in her own mind she's a wife, a mother, and a grandmother, but above all a child of God. ~~ Her greatest desire is to be a woman after God's own heart~~ Sharon has a heart for hurting women, and writes women's fiction. Because when~~it's all said and done~~It's all about relationships. Follow Sharon A Lavy Website | Facebook | Twitter

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Monday Movie - Celtic Thunder: Heritage

1/13/2014

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Celtic Thunder: Heritage
Starring
Paul Byrom ■ George Donaldson ■ Keith Harkin
Ryan Kelly ■ Damian McGinty

(2011)

Following the success of their previous 4 shows the Celtic Thunder show Heritage accentuates the musical culture of Ireland. The DVD features 12 new recordings including: An Irish Blessing, A Place In The Choir and Whiskey In The Jar. In March 2011 the PBS pledge featured Celtic Thunder's Heritage airing the program over 1,000 times. In the fall of 2011 Celtic Thunder Heritage was on tour. In the previous 3 years Celtic Thunder was one of the most successful PBS music programs.

Just about my favorite musical group these guys are all talent. Each show features a wide variety of musical styles that appeal to all ages. From Gaelic, to 1970's favorites, to traditional, to their own works. The concerts are high energy and fun to watch, the interaction between the guys can be hilarious.

All of their concerts are great, but Heritage is one of the best. Each singer is well matched to his songs, from Scottish George Donaldson singing Skye Boat Song to Ryan Kelly with Black Is The Color.

This DVD is a music-filled hour that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Children to grandparents will love this wonderful mix of song and show.

60 Minutes

Principal Cast

Paul Byrom ... Singer
George Donaldson ... Singer
Keith Harkin ... Singer
Ryan Kelly ... Singer
Damian McGinty ... Singer
Neil Byrne ... Singer / Guitarist

Filming Location(s)

Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York

DVD Track Listing:

1. Heartland
2. Buachaill O'n Eirne
3. The Dutchman
4. Black is the Colour
5. Working Man
6. Home from the Sea
7. Just a Song at Twilight
8. Belfast Polka
9. Gold & Silver Days
10. Noreen
11. Steal Away
12. Skye Boat Song
13. Whiskey in the Jar
14. My Love is like a Red Red Rose
15. Ireland's Call
16. A Voice in the Choir

DVD

Songbook

Thanks to IMDB.com for most of the info for this movie.

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Giveaway - Inspired by Elusive Hope by MaryLu Tyndall

1/7/2014

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UPDATE:
The Winner is...
REBECCA HARTMAN
Entry #93

Elusive Hope
Escape To Paradise book 2
by MaryLu Tyndall

Embark on an exotic adventure in Book 2 of the Escape to Paradise series from bestselling author MaryLu Tyndall. In the fledgling colony of New Hope, their friends struggle to create a Southern utopia in Brazil soon after the Civil War. But Hayden is seeking revenge—relentlessly. And Magnolia is seeking a way out—desperately. They both seek to use the other for their own purposes—deceptively. Falling in love was never part of their plans. . . .

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Monday Movie - Move Over Darling

1/6/2014

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Move Over Darling
Starring
Doris Day ■ James Garner ■ Polly Bergen

(1963)

Five years to the day after his wife Ellen disappeared in the sea after a plane crash, lawyer husband Nicholas has her declared legally dead, remarries and sets off to Monterey with new wife Bianca. The same morning, Ellen arrives home after being rescued by the Navy from a desert island and follows to try and prevent the honeymoon developing further. Nick, still in love with Ellen, is delighted to see her but finds he still can't break the news to Bianca, while Ellen equally hasn't got round to telling the children she is their mother. Could get complicated.

This movie is a hilarious remake of a Cary Grant and Irene Dunne film called My Favorite Wife. Both versions are wonderful movies and I highly recommend watching them both.

Move Over Darling is a lightweight comedy that is just funny, funny, funny.
I first watched this movie several years ago and really enjoyed. Each time I watch it again I still love it.

And if you have ever wondered what might happen if you went through a carwash with the top down on a convertible... well, this movie will answer that question in spades... err... in soap suds!

This is a must watch movie if you are a Doris Day fan like I am. Or if you really like James Garner, yes from Rockford Files. The spark between the two and the lightening between the two wives is something to see!

Note: This movie is a 1960's romantic comedy and does have a fair amount of innuendo. But if you watch TV your kids see far worse in the commercials alone.

103 Minutes

Principal Cast

Doris Day ... Ellen Wagstaff Arden
James Garner ... Nicholas Arden
Polly Bergen ... Bianca Steele Arden
Thelma Ritter ... Grace Arden
Fred Clark ... Mr. Codd (hotel manager)
Don Knotts ... Shoe clerk
Elliott Reid ... Dr. Herman Schlick
Edgar Buchanan ... Judge Bryson

Filming Location(s)

California Highway 1, Ventura County, California
20th Century Fox Studios - Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Beverly Hills, California, USA

Awards

1964 Bambi Awards
2nd place Best Actress - International to Doris Day

1964 Laurel Awards
3rd place - Golden Laurel Top Musical

Quotes

Ellen Wagstaff Arden: Child?! Nick is not a child.
Grace Arden: No, he's not that smart. He's only a man.

Nicholas Arden: Are you out of your mind?
Grace Arden: Just a little. I can't quite seem to adjust; two daughters-in-law for only one son.
Nicholas Arden: Well, as long as you had only one, why'd it have to be me?

Judge Bryson: [To Nick] You mean your own mother charged you with bigamy?
Grace Arden: I certainly did.
Judge Bryson: I hope you remember this on Mothers' Day.

DVD

4 Movie DVD Set

Thanks to IMDB.com for most of the info for this movie.

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Reading and history have been my passion since early childhood when my parents encouraged both. I was introduced to Christian fiction around age 4-5 while listening to radio drama adaptations of books by great authors including Janette Oke. I have been a voracious reader and avid library patron ever since. I started Tell Tale Book Reviews in December 2012. I am also an active volunteer in the areas I hold most dear, library, museum, and pets. Hobbies include a small bead jewelry business, watching classic movies/ TV, listening to Irish/Celtic music, and autograph collecting.

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Entry #93

Book Blast - Deadly Secret by Sharon A. Lavy

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Paul Byrom ■ George Donaldson ■ Keith Harkin
Ryan Kelly ■ Damian McGinty

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Elusive Hope
Escape To Paradise book 2
by MaryLu Tyndall

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Move Over Darling
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Book Blast - Deadly Secret by Sharon A. Lavy

Monday Movie - Celtic Thunder: Heritage

Celtic Thunder: Heritage Starring Paul Byrom ■ George Donaldson ■ Keith Harkin Ryan Kelly ■ Damian McGinty

Giveaway - Inspired by Elusive Hope by MaryLu Tyndall

Elusive Hope Escape To Paradise book 2 by MaryLu Tyndall

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Ryan Kelly ■ Damian McGinty

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Escape To Paradise book 2
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Move Over Darling
Starring
Doris Day ■ James Garner ■ Polly Bergen