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Last On: Nov 11, 2009 - 1:12 PM
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January 20, 2007
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White Salmon, WA
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shoutlife.com/miraleeferrell
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Website:
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http://w3.gorge.net/miralee/Author.html
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Women's Fiction
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Kregel Publications
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I also have a blog at http://www.miraleesdesk.blogspot.com and you can read the opening scene of my book at http://www.miraleeferrell.com, or read the first 6 pages or so by visiting www.christianbook.com and doing a search under my name to find the book, then click on the excerpt attached to the cover art.
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I've had several readers tell me my writing style and depth of emotion in this book is similar to Karen Kingsbury. It's quite a huge compliment and while I don't claim to have her ability, I think you'll enjoy the character development and story line.
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Love Finds You In Last Chance, California (2009)
Two people trying to make it on their own must work together to save what they both love. It's 1877 and Alexia Travers is alone in the world. Her father has died unexpectedly, leaving her burdened with a heavily mortgaged horse ranch.
Marrying one of the towns all too willing bachelors would offer an easy solution but Alex has no interest in marriage. Instead, she dons men's clothing and rides the range, determined to make the ranch a success on her own.
Help arrives when Justin Phillips, an acquaintance of her father's, comes to Last Chance with his young son. Justin and Alex combined efforts to save the ranch quickly turns into a fierce competition between cowboy and tomboy. But when disaster threatens the Travers Ranch, they must work together to save someone they both love. Can these two independent people learn to depend on Godand on each other?
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Cup Of Comfort For Cat Lovers (2008)
A compilation of true stories for Cat Lovers...mine is story #3, Mountain Mama's Main Man...a story about our female cougar and her love for my husband. Pre-order now on Amazon. Releasing in early July.
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The Other Daughter (2007)
Excerpt from my book that will be released this fall, with Kregel Publications. Contemporary women's fiction.
The girl standing at the door took a deep breath, pulling her suitcase a little closer to her trembling legs. "My mama's dead. He's my daddy."
Susanne Carson knew that she could trust the love of her lifeher husband, Daviduntil she discovered a strange, unkempt young girl on their doorstep, claiming to be David's daughter.
Not that their marriage had ever been perfectDavid's decision to embrace the Christian faith had strained their relationship. Susanne may not have agreed with his beliefs, but at least she trusted him. Had David been hiding this not-so-little secret from his past? He wanted Susanne to believe in his God, but believing hadn't done much to keep David out of another woman's arms.
As David confronts the truth of his past, Susanne must face her own moment of truth as her marriage is taken to the breaking point and the life of one young girl is left in her hands.
Read it free by clicking on this link that will take you to my web site. http://w3.gorge.net/miralee/Author.html
It's available online now for pre-order, follow the link below for a discounted price at www.ChristianBook.com, you can also purchase it at www.amazon.com, but it's a tiny bit more expensive there unless you buy three or more, than shipping is free. Thanks for looking!
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The Other Daughter (2007)
Susanne Carson's well-ordered family life is thrown into devastating chaos when Brianna, a young teen, appears on her doorstep, claiming to be the daughter of Susanne's husband, David. The revelation of David's apparent betrayal adds strain to an already fragile marriage. Will this shocking discovery drive the family apart, or will it draw them closer to God? Guaranteed fiction from Kregel Publications
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God's Airplane (2005)
Magazine Article published in the Breakthrough Intercessor, a publication started 25 yrs ago by Catherine Marshall, the author of "Christy". No charge to read the article, just click on the link shown & it will take you to my web site where it's posted.
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Marnee & Ricky (2005)
Ranch article published in The Rocky Mountain Rider, January 2005. Read about a tough Morgan horse and his 19 yr old owner who tackle a single handed cattle drive on the rugged terrain of Eastern Oregon. Free...link takes you to my web site where it's posted.
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I'm hoping to meet new friends and make myself available for ministry to others. I've had years of experience counseling & ministering to women, along with heading up prayer ministries. I'm a licensed minister with Grace International, and active at our church, as well as serving on staff.
One of my passions is writing, and my contemporary womens fiction, The Other Daughter, was released in October of 2007. My sequel will release summer of 2009, and a stand alone historical romance/mystery will release Feb. 2009.
You can learn more about me and my writing, or read the opening scene of The Other Daughter, at my web site: Miralee Ferrell OR...you can go to Amazon, type in my name and read the first 8 pages or so! Take a peek...it'll only take a couple of minutes, and you could win a free book by signing my guest book. You can find my book at the following links: Amazon Order or Christian Book to order a copy.
I also have a short story in the Cup Of Comfort For Cat Lovers book released in early July, 2008, and is available on Amazon now. My story is the third one in the book and follows our female cougar when she had a litter of cubs a number of years ago.
I'm excited to announce my newest book releasing with Summerside Press in February, 2009....Love Finds You In Last Chance, CA....a romance with a touch of mystery. It's a historical set in 1877 in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and I'm thrilled to be working with this new publishing house. It's available for pre-order on Amazon now. Amazon Order Or, type in my name, Miralee Ferrell, in the search engine and it will bring both inspirational novels up.
Mother of two grown kids and wife of one fabulous husband! We're currently working on our sailboat that we're hoping to head south on, next fall. I enjoy horseback riding, gardening, painting, reading & of course, writing books!
I moderate a group called "Married and Loving It--Or Do I?"...a place where you can share, pray, encourage, cry or just chat. Come join us there & celebrate marriage!
My book trailer video is posted on God Tube, go to: Book Trailer
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Contest to Win my New Book!
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1/29/2009 - 3:23 PM
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Hey, do you want a chance for a free signed copy of my new book, Love Finds You in Last Chance, California? Here's a summary of the story, then you can drop down and see the rules for winning.
It's 1877 and Alexia Travers is alone in the world. H...
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- Most Recent Reply: 06/06/09 - 6:57 PM
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I'm Blessed!
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1/06/2009 - 9:08 PM
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My new historical romance (inspirational) Love Finds You In Last Chance, CA releases Feb. 1st and my author copies arrived this week end. I stood in quiet joy holding my newest (& 2nd) book in my hands after opening the case. Summerside Press is such...
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So Much To Be Thankful For
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11/15/2008 - 9:21 PM
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This is the time of year that we typically stop, take a deep breath and try to remember to count our blessings. I've been telling myself for several months now....God IS still in control. We've had our home on the market off and on for almost two yea...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/17/08 - 4:41 PM
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It's Signed!
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11/13/2008 - 11:44 PM
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We got the signed counter offer this morning for the sale of our house. Now we move into the financing, inspecting and appraisal stage. We hope to close within 30 days, but we're still praying that all goes well and nothing falls apart. We know the L...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/14/08 - 11:36 PM
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Agreed to, but not signed...
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11/12/2008 - 3:07 PM
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The buyers realtor called our realtor this morning to say they're finally at the point of accepting our most recent counter offer. We went lower than we wanted to, but are keeping our brand new, front load W&D they wanted included, and we got our clo...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/16/08 - 9:20 PM
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Hi Miralee,
How are you?
Have a wonderful week!
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