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Interact with Sharlene MacLaren, AUTHOR
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Last On: Jan 6, 2009 - 7:42 AM
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Member Since:
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May 4, 2007
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Spring Lake, MI
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shoutlife.com/sharlenemaclaren
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Website:
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http://www.sharlenemaclaren.com
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Genre:
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Historical
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Primary Publishers:
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Whitaker House
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Influences:
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LaVyrle Spencer
Robin Lee Hatcher
Debbie Macomber
Francine Rivers
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Similar To:
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Tracey Peterson
Karen Kingsbury
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I absolutely love spending time with my dear,
sweet hubby of 32 years,
and my daughters,
their hubbies,
and my TWO sweet grandboys! And,
guess what! Another grandbaby is on the way (late June),
AND it's A GIRL!!! Our lives are full to overflowing.
I love to read,
write,
sing,
hang out with friends,
go to movies,
eat at cool restaurants,
SHOP-TIL-I-DROP,
and laugh at the foolish things I do.
It goes without saying that I love my Lord,
and I just get a charge out of watching the wonderful ways He works in my life.
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Hannah Grace (2009)
FIRST in the Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Hannah Grace Kane, oldest of the Daughters of Jacob Kane, finds pleasure in helping run the family's general store in this quaint, tourist-ridden, 1903 West Michigan town known as Sandy Shores. Situated on the beautiful banks of Lake Michigan, the town will serve as backdrop for adventure, murder, mystery, suspense, and romance.
Don't miss this first in a series of three stories highlighting the lovely Kane sisters, all uniquely different, yet bonded together by family, love, and an earnest faith in God.
Coming in JANUARY 2009.
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Courting Emma (2008)
AVAILABLE NOW!
THIRD IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Twenty-eight-year old Emma Browning has experienced a good deal of life in her young age. Sole owner of Emma's Boardinghouse, she is "mother" to an array of beefy, unkempt, often rowdy characters. Though many men would like to get to know the steely, hard-edged, yet surprisingly lovely, proprietress, none has truly succeeded. That is, not until the town's new pastor, Jonathan Atkins, takes up residence in the boardinghouse, affecting not only her with his devout faith and strong convictions, but her clientele as well. Emma clings desperately to her stubborn ways, refusing to acknowledge God's love--until all of Little Hickman witnesses a real-life miracle! Only then will Emma begin to experience God's power at work.
Available in stores March 2008
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Long Journey Home (2008)
A Stand-Alone Contemporary Novel
AVAILABLE NOW
After divorcing her abusive husband, single mother, Callie May, is still nursing the scars of a painful past. The last thing she needs in her life is another man, so she's less than thrilled when a handsome but brooding stranger moves into the apartment across the hall.
Dan Mattson may be attractive, but his circumstances certainly aren't; a former pastor, he abandoned his flock in Michigan and fled to the Chicago suburbs after the death of his beloved wife and baby daughter in a tragic automobile accident. Embittered by his loss, Dan turns his back on God.
Callie mistrusts men, and the angry Dan often gives her good reason. Both are weighed down by the scars and disappointment in their pasts. When Callie's ex-husband shows up to wreak more havoc in her life, Dan finds himself coming to her defense, and facing his own demons in the process. Will Dan and Callie be able to get past their baggage and give love another chance? Can they come to see life's tragedies as part of God's perfect plan? And most important, will they allow the power of God to change their hearts and mend their hurts?
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Loving Liza Jane (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
FIRST IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES!
When Liza Jane Merriwether rides into the town of Little Hickman Creek, Kentucky, her first thought is, "Oh, Lord, what have I done?" Kentucky is much different from her native Boston. But the town's new schoolteacher isn't easily discouraged, so she determines to roll up her sleeves and dig in with all her might. Soon she is beloved by all, including Benjamin Broughton, the handsome English widower with two young children, one of which is Liza's student. Despite the growing attraction between them, though, Liza shies away. After all, her contract clearly states that any contact with the opposite gender will result in immediate termination of her position. What's a girl to do? Will she soon discover that with God, all things are possible?
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Sarah, My Beloved (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
SECOND IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Sarah Woodward has come to Kentucky as a mail-order bride, only to learn upon her arrival that "her groom" is betrothed to another! Does God have a back-up plan? She feels certain He led her for a reason, so with her usual stubborn determination, resolves to stay put until she discovers that reason. Rocky Callahan, an embittered widower has recently been saddled with the responsibility of his young niece and nephew and is desperate for help. Upon meeting the fiery Sarah Woodward, he proposes the answer to both their problems--a marriage in name only. Can Rocky let go of the pain of his past and trust God with his future? As for the marriage "in name only"--will it hold up, or does God have other ideas? Available in stores October 2007
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Through Every Storm (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
Struggling through the tragic loss of their child, Maddie and Jeff Bowman experience the immense pain and grief caused by a broken heart and a marriage so severely strained that divorce seems imminent. Will life ever be normal again? Enter Timmy, Maddie's seven-year-old cousin. His innocent spirit and precocious nature helps to rekindle a flame in both their hearts, leading them on a path back to God and challenging them to look at their marriage through different eyes--God's eyes. And in the looking, they will discover healing they never thought possible.
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About Sharlene MacLaren, AUTHOR
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Hello, precious friends! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my Shoutlife page. Go over to my other website if you get a chance by clicking HERE! OR...if you like, check out my blog at Blogspot.com by clicking HERE!
I'm a retired schoolteacher who, after 31 years, decided to say, "Bye-bye, Students!" and "Hello, Writing World!"
It's been an interesting, exciting, challenging, heart-wrenching, and inspiring adventure to say the least. One thing I know--God dropped a seed of passion for writing in my heart back in the summer of 2000, and He's been growing it ever since. Who else in her right mind would jump out of bed in the middle of the night just to run to the computer and finish a scene that all of a sudden comes together in her head?
I have two wonderful daughters and two handsome sons-in-law, but the joys of my life (besides my sweet, darling husband, Cecil) are my adorable grandchildren, Dylan, born March 21, 2006, Gavin, born March 3, 2008, and Alexis (Lexi), born July 1, 2008!!! Needless to say, Cecil and I are having the time of our lives with these precious gifts. Check out my photos to see some family pics.
MAY GOD BLESS AND FILL YOU WITH UNENDING HOPE AND JOY!
DON'T WE SERVE A GENEROUS GOD?
I LOVE YOU ALL!
SHAR
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!  Read interviews with author Sharlene MacLaren online. Title Track Interview. Novel Journey Interview. Lena Dooley's Interview.
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Photo Gallery Folders:
"AFTER" PICTURES (7),
ACFW - 2008 (11),
ALEXIS JOY - July 1, 2008 (6),
CECIL (2),
Christmas, 2007 (9),
Family and Friends (46),
FUN FALL DAYS! (11),
HANNAH GRACE (3),
ICRS - ORLANDO, FLORIDA (5),
JANUARY IN MICHIGAN (4),
Miscellaneous Photos (5),
New Publicity Photos - 4/08 (1),
OUR NEW BUNDLE OF JOY - GAVIN (8),
Precious Grandsons!!!!! (6),
Shar "Baker" MacLaren - 1967 (1),
Trip to London and Paris, 2008 (10),
UGLY "BEFORE" PICTURES (7)
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Who Could Believe Such a Thing?
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1/05/2009 - 3:41 PM
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Saying that we humans evolved from other species - or that we just sort of happened in an "explosion" of atoms and cells, is like saying someone tossed a bunch of cloth squares into the air in random directions, and they all came down in perfect ...
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- Most Recent Reply: 01/06/09 - 2:30 PM
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How to Run From God...
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1/04/2009 - 4:30 PM
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Notice who wrote the book. I think Jonah would know if anyone would why it's never wise to run from God. Besides, the benefits and blessings of living a life for Christ make running from Him plain silly!
P.S. I love the looks on the monks' ...
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- Most Recent Reply: 01/05/09 - 1:12 PM
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WE GOT SCAMMED!!!!!! Or did the tables turn?
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1/03/2009 - 1:35 PM
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When Cecil and I went to Paris this past fall, we were standing on a street corner taking a picture of the Eiffel Tower when a young, attractive girl came up to us and asked in her French accent if we'd dropped a ring. It was a wide, heavy, gold ban...
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- Most Recent Reply: 01/06/09 - 1:02 PM
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Okay, these are corny, but I couldn't resist!
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1/03/2009 - 12:58 PM
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Okay, sorry if any of these offend. That is not my intention. I think they are funny, but maybe that's 'cause I'm a little weird. Actually, a LOT weird. Read on...
1. Sometimes, when I look at my children, I say to myself, 'Lillian, you should...
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HERE COMES A DUMB ONE...or is it?
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1/02/2009 - 9:30 PM
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Okay, yeah, it's pretty corny, but if you give the cartoon a second to sink it, it starts to take on actual meaning. How do you interpret it? The way I see it is: God often gives us a message or a special 'word', but we miss it entirely because...
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Top Friends (4,173 total)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (563)
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Happy New Year Sharlene!
:)
I'm looking forward to reading Hannah Grace soon!
blessings,
annie
ps... I need to message you this week sometime about uppercase. My schedule was crazy during the holidays and is just starting to get back to 'normal' I went 'truckin' with hubby! :)
talk with you soon.
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Aww, adorable picture with the granddaughter! I noticed this year that for all the precious Christmas dresses for girls, there are next to no cute outfits for baby boys. What's up with that? Poor Rowyn had to wear a sweatshirt while Xoe was decked out in green velvet . . .
Anyway, hope you 2009's off to a rockin' start!
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I happened to watch Keith Green's testimony last night and I just couldn't get enough of his passion and music for the Lord. I just had to share it with you.
I pray it blesses you, as much as it blessed millions of others and me!
I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. I pray you had a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year ahead of you, in Christ Jesus' precious name
Remain blessed in Christ Jesus,
Cyril |
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Great idea about our melded experiences making up a book! But I think the title "Dumb and Dumber" has already been taken!!
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i have a rat because they are cute and love animals.i give it a bath once a week though.i cant wait for 10 grade because i can drive because i will be 16.
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i am allison smith and thanks. i love my live and nothing could ever change it. i have a bffl and she is the one on the left of my pic. i am the one on the right. i love my 2 dogs and my rat zoey. i am in 7th grade and cant wait to get to 10 grade.
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Shar,
Just wanted to let you know we're meeting at 11:00 AM this Saturday at Panera (44th & Kenowa). Hope to see you there!
Hugs, Lynda
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Gina on 1/05/09 - 2:07 PM
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Woo-hoo! You saw them! Thanks so much for taking the time to look and comment. You're a sweetie! (Which is much better than being a sweatie!!)
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The pictures ARE there now. It must have been that 24-hour delay thing. Anyway, enjoy taking a look. And I just posted a blog I think you'd enjoy.
Hope your day is going well. I've got to get my grocery list made out, then go to Curves, followed by shopping.
Love ya!
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Hello my new freind. how are you? I am doing fair in this time. I hope you are well and had a great weekend. Well hope to talk tyo you soon.
Bye,
jasmine
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So are you a real author? Like famous wise.
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You wrote TWO blogs on 1/1! ;) I'm replying to him, now. Wow... where'd he come from, anyway? :P
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You make ME laugh too! If we ever get together we'll have a rockin' good time! :-)
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I don't know where the pictures are! It's driving me crazy to have posted them and then not have them show up. I know SL says it can take up to 24 hours to get them approved, so I figure that's what's going on. That would mean they should be available by tonight. (If they work on weekends!!) I appreciate that you keep checking, and I'm sure you'll let me know when they show up.
Speaking of pictures, the one of you and your grandbaby is just delicious!!
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Hey, I think we figured it out. I just uploaded the pics this afternoon, and it can take up to 24 hours for them to be verified. So they show up on my computer, but no one else can see them yet. I guess they're in verify limbo!
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This is crazy!! They show up just fine on my computer, right under my profile. But you're right--I just went upstairs and checked on Christina's laptop and nothing is showing up. AAKKKK!! I'll have to see what my husband can figure out. I'll keep trying!!
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What do our guys know??? Ha! Willie's comments interesting as usual.
Don't know when you'll see this but want to ask you to go to
www.prayingforjoelandkristen.com
Joel is my friend's son in law going thru really rough times with health. I wrote a blog and am praying that it appears soon.. the one I wrote for prayer when Loretta was about to be homeless never appeared. Thankfully hers that I talked her into writing appeared. Any way all prayer is so appreciated. I'll set timer for my first prayer time. I've been praying for him since the beginning but it is very important to this family to have this prayer/fasting 2 day event. Thanks
Hugs
Glenda
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