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I love horses, though I don't own one.
I've developed an avid interest in sports. My favorites:
Alabama "Crimson Tide" (I ordered my football season tickets last week!)
Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets
Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons
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Okay, I admit it. I have a problem with books--I buy too many. You can take a look at my library on librarything.com
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I'm still in withdrawal from the cancellation of The West Wing. I'm an avid fan of the Law and Order series and I've recently developed a love for the CSI series, including NCIS, and The Closer. Along with my legal dramas, I also enjoy Ugly Betty and Monk.
My all-time favorite movies are The Five Heartbeats and Love and Basketball.
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Up Pops the Devil (2008)
A powerful and moving story of sin, temptation, and redemption involving a reformed ex-con and the four women in his life.
Wilford "Preacher" Winters served two years in jail and has now reentered society, determined to live up to his jailhouse conversion and be a law-abiding citizen. But his life on the outside is complicated by the women to whom he's returning. His live-in girlfriend, Tanya, the mother of his two sons, likes the high life and doesn't want to settle for less. His sister, Loretta, the silent partner in his illegal activities, kept everything going while he was incarcerated, and she'll do anything to get him back at the helm. His former girlfriend Serena, now married to one of his best friends, harbors a secret that could shatter all their lives. And then there's Natalie, a new but precious acquaintance, whose faith in him is shaken when his past sins come back to haunt him. As Preacher and his women come to learn, sometimes you have to give up what you want most in order to achieve happiness.
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The Amen Sisters (2005)
(Trade paperback, 11/07)
(Audiobook, 12/2006)
(Hardcover, 9/05)
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A Christy Award finalist offers a bold and gritty story about one of the most talked about issues in the churchreligious leaders who sexually abuse members of their congregationsand how two women heal after betrayal. After witnessing the suicide of a church sister, Minister Francine Amen is disgusted with herself for turning against the young woman and refusing to accept her claim of sexual abuse by their pastor. Now, after a short stay in a psychiatric hospital, Francine is trying to pull her life and her ministry back together. But first she must face all of the people she has hurt so deeplyincluding her younger sister, Dawn. But can Dawn trust her? Francine used to date Dawns husband, Slywho now seems just a little too interested in Francines recovery. As far as Dawn is concerned, Sly would be better off spending his time making amends to her for his own sins.
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Abiding Hope (2001)
(Large Print, 4/2007)
(Mass market paperback, 6/2003)
(Trade paperback, 8/2001)
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Award-winning author Angela Benson brings HeartQuest readers realistic characters, touching romance, and an inspirational faith plot. In this sequel to Awakening Mercy, Angela hits on the tough issues in life as a married couple struggles to rekindle their lost romance after the tragic death of their only son.
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Awakening Mercy (2000)
(Large print,3/2006)
(Mass market paperback, 6/2002)
(Trade paperback, 8/2000)
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Awakening Mercy is the first book in a new series by award-winning author Angela Benson. This is a contemporary story about a successful career woman and a man who runs a social services agency in inner-city Atlanta. This wonderful story explores the consequences of unforgiveness and the willingness of God to restore broken relationships.
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Telling the Tale (2000)
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"Benson knows her stuff, and her wonderful reference book for African-American fiction writers would be equally useful to writers of any ethnicity. " -The Internet Writing Journal
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"THE MISSION"
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*Christian Fiction Reviews*
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ACFW Shouters
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Horse Lovers
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Horse Lovers!
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LibraryThing
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PROPHETIC DISCUSSION
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While Angela Benson has a profile here on shoutlife, she rarely visits here. If you really want to find her, you should visit her website and blog at AngelaBenson.com where she blogs regularly about her writing life and is always giving away free books. You can also find her daily on Facebook.com.
Author Bio
Angela has published nine novels, one novella, and a nonfiction writing book. Her books have appeared on regional and local bestseller lists, and she has won several writing awards, including Best Multicultural Romance from Romantic Times magazine, and Best Contemporary Ethnic Romance from Affaire de Coeur magazine. She was a finalist for the 2000 Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award in Multicultural Romance.
Awakening Mercy, the first book in her Genesis House series from Tyndale House Publishers, was a finalist for the RITA Award given by Romance Writers of America (RWA) and the Christy Award given by the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA).
The second book in the Genesis House series, Abiding Hope, was published in September 2001. Abiding Hope was awarded the 2002 Emma Award presented by the Romance Slam Jam. The third book, Enduring Love, is not yet scheduled.
Angela's first hardcover title, The Amen Sisters, was released in September 2005 by Walk Worthy Press. The Essence bestselling title was named a main selection in the Black Expressions Book Club and was awarded the 2005 Emma Award for Favorite Inspirational Romance.
Up Pops the Devil, published by HarperCollins (Avon A) in August 2008, is Angela's tenth novel.
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I'm coming to Charlotte!
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8/22/2008 - 12:56 AM
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I'll be in Charlotte, NC at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at SouthPark Mall on Saturday, August 30 at 1p for a Book Discussion and Signing. I'd love to see you there.
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Notes from the Soul Expressions Author Tour
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8/15/2008 - 1:08 PM
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You know, I had planned to take a lot of pictures during the tour. My plans went awry even before I left the airport. Guess what I did? I left my cell phone in the car. Yes, that same cell phone I was going to use to take pictures. As a result, ...
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2008 Soul Expressions Author Tour
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8/05/2008 - 9:28 AM
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I found this graphic for the 2008 Soul Expressions Author Tour that I'll be a part of in August. You'll notice that there are a variety of genres represented, with Up Pops the Devil and Rhythms of Grace, by Marilynn Griffith, prominent in the mix.
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Win a Bag of Books and More
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8/02/2008 - 8:58 PM
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Win a Bag of Books
A "Win a Bag of Books" Contest is being run by two different sites as two separate contests, with three winners being selected from each site. The sites are located at FreshFiction.com (runs through the month of August) and Paget...
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Up Pops the Devil Releases Today
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7/29/2008 - 10:50 PM
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Recent Guestbook Comments (1)
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Thanks for the add, Miss Angela. I see you have a new book. I loved Up Pops the Devil, so I can't wait to read Sins of the Father.
Be Blessed :)
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