southernbellewriter: RELEASED TODAY-A LOVE OF HER OWN!

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

RELEASED TODAY-A LOVE OF HER OWN!

Woo Hoo! I've been waiting for today. The final book in my Heart of the West series released today and I'm absolutely thrilled with the cover. Here's what others are saying.

Praise for Maggie Brendan

"Brendan's gentle style of prairie romance is reminiscent of Janette Oke, capturing the heart of the old West with romance that will make you sigh."
— Julie Lessman, author of the Daughters of Boston series

"Brendan blends colorful characters, lively dialogue, and intriguing historical details."
— Amanda Cabot, author of Paper Roses andScattered Petals

"Maggie Brendan is adept at weaving a sweet love story."
—Tamera Alexander, author of Beyond This Moment

I hope you'll pick up your copy soon. On the left hand side-bar is a list where you can purchase the book. Drop me a comment after you read it. I'm always interested in what my readers have to say. :)

Happy Trails,
Maggie

11 comments:

collettakay said...: I'm so excited for you and can't wait to get my hands on a copy!; 11:54 AM
Renee (BlacknGoldGirlsBookSpot) said...: Wooohoo! Congrats on the release of your third book! I loved it! I'll be posting a review soon but in the meantime I'm posting a giveaway of the book today on my blog!

http://steelergirl83.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-love-of-her-own-heart-of-west.html

XOXO~ Renee; 12:15 PM
Maggie Brendan said...: Renee, I'll check out your blog and thanks for the plug. Colletta, you're boosting the writer's ego in me. Thanks!; 1:43 PM
Keli Gwyn said...: Congratulations on your release!! This is your third time to go through the experience. Is it just as thrilling as before? Why, or why not?; 5:47 PM
Carrie at In the Hammock Blog said...: This book looks soo good! i can't wait to read it!; 6:15 PM
Maggie Brendan said...: Keli, Nothing will compare to the thrill of my first book being published. However, it's still an incredible feeling each time and then I start reading it and forget that I wrote it. Sweet!; 9:57 PM
Bess said...: This is a book on my "Really want to read" list. Congrats on its release!; 9:13 AM
Maggie Brendan said...: Thanks Shmololgna!I hope you enjoy April's ride! :); 9:48 PM
Melinda said...: I thoroughly enjoyed the book!

Can't wait for book #2

~Melinda Joy (Book Review Writer); 9:32 PM
Maggie Brendan said...: Melinda, I assume you meant that you read the first book? Thanks for your comment. They're always appreciated. :); 1:49 PM
Unknown said...: What an amazing series. I Just now finished book 3. I have had such a wonderful week of reading. You are truly gifted.; 10:01 PM

From Romantic Times...

FROM ROMANTIC TIMES REVIEW- 4 stars

Two mail-order brides, one groom and a few misunderstandings collide in the second blue Willow Brides book. Brendan's characters are witty, charming and fun to be around, and she brings her trademark writing style to the Wild West.

Then Book summary:

In 1888 Central City, CO, Greta Olson is determined to be happy as a mail-order bride to Jess Gifford. Then she learns that another woman, Cora Johnson, has answered the same ad. She is certain Jess didn't place the ad. Jess knows that his brother, Zach, placed the ad and he's furious.

Zach and Jess will have to decide which woman each wants to marry-- but surprises await them when the women have their own opinions. --Patsy Glans

What people are saying...

Here's where people are saying on Amazon about Deeply Devoted...

“ I would highly recommend Deeply Devoted to anyone wanting a good Christian romantic story to read. ” Cindy W. | 18 reviewers made a similar statement

“ I love the story and Maggie makes all her characters come to life with her excellent writing. ” Lynn Underwood | 21 reviewers made a similar statement

“ The characters were very easy to like and had me thinking twice about certain issues in history. ” loving5kids | 11 reviewers made a similar statement

Praise for Deeply Devoted...

Maggie Brendan has done it again—stolen my heart with a love story that left me breathless. As gentle as a prairie breeze and as delicate as the Blue Willow china for which the series is named, Deeply Devoted is a tender and haunting tale that stirs heart and soul—deeply—well beyond the last page. -- Julie Lessman, Best Selling Author of Daughter of Boston series

Brendan, Maggie. Deeply Devoted. Revell. (Blue Willow Brides, Bk. 1). Sept. 2011. c.352p. ISBN 9780800734626. pap. $14.99. CF
Instead of choosing the young lady his mother has picked for him, Peter Andersen sends to Amsterdam for a mail-order bride in this new series by Brendan (“Heart of the West” series). Catharine Olsen arrives in Cheyenne, WY, with her mother’s china and her two sisters in tow. Peter is patient not only with Catharine but with her sisters. However, as the two begin their life together on the wheat farm, Peter’s mother will go to any length to see her son’s marriage destroyed. VERDICT This novel should appeal to fans of Lori Wick who enjoy a gentle romance with a Western twist as well as those who like reading about cultural clashes. --LibraryJournal.com

Maggie Brendan

Welcome and thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your interest in my books.

I can’t ever remember a time when I didn’t want to write. Each time I entered our small town library or school library, I’d breathed in the musky, smell and ink of books the way someone would sniffed perfume. I loved that I could be “somewhere” else in a manner of moments just from reading….so it was as natural as breathing for me to create stories. I wrote my 1^st book The Silver Crown, in third grade when my sweet teacher saw me writing during my free time and supplied me with paper. Quickly, I wrote another story—Mystery at Nubbins Ridge in 5^th grade, unpublished, of course! In 10^th grade biology class, as school as I finished my projects, I handed them to my girlfriend to read for feedback.

I still have the first story written in my longhand with a green construction paper for binding, and it looks pitiful. Inspiration and encouragement came early on from my late brother Gary. He nudged me in to the world of writing. Under the pen name of Jess McCreede, Gary wrote seven novels. One of my greatest pleasures comes from finishing a book. Another joy is receiving feedback from readers who share with me how much they enjoyed my books, and their anticipation for the next one. My readers are wonderful blessings to me, and hearing such sweet words from them is what makes me strive to make each story better than the last.

Although I’m definitely a Southern Belle, I loved reading Zane Grey novels, and found myself curious about the state of Colorado and the West. When we were a young couple, my husband, three month old baby girl and I, relocated to Colorado for a better job opportunity. It was my dream to live out West. That’s how I came to be so fond of everything western! My books are definitely inspirational with a faith theme woven into all of my stories through the characters as they face life's decisions.

If my stories have blessed you or encourage you in your faith, please write to me or post a message on my blog.

Happy Trails,

Maggie Brendan