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Plotting in Mississippi!

9/17/2019

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​With Patricia Bradly, Stephenia H. McGee, and Pam Hillman!
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Deep in the Mississippi pines, at a rustic hunting cabin, four women conjured murder and mayhem and sickness. They planned disaster after disaster for individuals who’d done them absolutely no harm. The betrayal, the surgeries, the unfair attacks, oh my!
Good thing they weren’t real people, but only imagined characters for four Mississippi authors’ future novels. 
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I’ve been blessed to get to know many wonderful Christian authors since I began writing. Three of these great writers are from Mississippi, and we got together to plot future stories at a hunting cabin in Lake, Mississippi. No internet, only occasional phone service, and great food gave us the quiet time and space we needed to brainstorm four (hopefully) great stories!
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Each of us write a little differently. Patricia and I both write contemporary, but she writes suspense--which usually means a murder!
Pam and Stephenia both write historical, Pam's are more romance while Stephenia's only have a romance thread.
And I'm so happy to introduce these ladies to you!
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Patricia Bradley
A 2018 Carol finalist and winner of an Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award in Suspense, Patricia Bradley lives in North Mississippi with her rescue kitty, Suzy and a new arrival, Tux. Her romantic suspense books include the Logan Point series and the Memphis Cold Case Novels. Justice Delivered released April 5, 2019, and she’s hard at work on Standoff, book one in the Natchez Trace Park Ranger’s series.
Writing workshops include American Christian Fiction Writers online courses, workshops at the Mid-South Christian Writer’s Conference, the KenTen Retreat, and Memphis ACFW. When she has time, she likes to throw mud on a wheel and see what happens.
 Justice Delayed for $1.99 and Justice Delivered for $6.99 Amazon
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Pam Hillman

  CBA Bestselling author PAM HILLMAN was born and raised on a dairy farm in Mississippi and spent her teenage years perched on the seat of a tractor raking hay. In those days, her daddy couldn't afford two cab tractors with air conditioning and a radio, so Pam drove an Allis Chalmers 110. Even when her daddy asked her if she wanted to bale hay, she told him she didn't mind raking. Raking hay doesn't take much thought so Pam spent her time working on her tan and making up stories in her head. Now, that's the kind of life every girl should dream of.
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The Crossing at Cypress Creek only $1.99! Amazon
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Stephenia H. McGee

Award winning author of seven historical novels, Stephenia H. McGee writes stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. When she's not twirling around in hoop skirts, reading, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch, she's a homeschool mom of two boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Stephenia lives in Mississippi with her sons, handsome hubby, three dogs, and one anti-social cat. Visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com for books and updates.
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The Whistle Walk and Heir of Hope to $.99! Amazon
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I hope you enjoyed meeting my Mississippi friends! My novel Magnolia Storms is also only 99 cents right now
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Here's another fun fall sale you might be interested in as well!
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Fall Into Fiction

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What's your favorite type of fiction?

21 Comments
Paula Marie link
9/23/2019 07:52:57 am

Oh, wow, I am so 'jealous'!! I adore you, Stephenia and Patricia! I must get to know Pam now, lol!!

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Janet Ferguson
9/23/2019 08:06:45 am

Yes, you must meet Pam, ha!

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Stephenia H. McGee link
9/23/2019 09:12:28 am

Hi, Paula! =) You'll love Pam's books!

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Stephenia H. McGee link
9/23/2019 09:11:45 am

This was so much fun! Love hanging out and talking books with you ladies!

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Janet Ferguson
9/23/2019 09:15:04 am

It was! Thanks for the great food!

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Melissa S.
9/23/2019 11:02:38 am

Thanks for these introductions! I enjoy reading suspense mostly, but I also enjoy a good romance. I love reading books set in my beloved Mississippi, too - especially now that I live so far away in the Pacific Northwest. I love books that can transport me back home!

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Janet Ferguson
9/23/2019 02:01:45 pm

Hi Melissa! So glad to bring you stories from the South! Suspense is great. I'm sure Patricia can keep you busy with those! Pam's and Stephenia's often have a bit of intrigue as well!

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Barbara Hamby
9/23/2019 11:06:52 am

WOW i didn't know that we had so many authors here in my home state.....i live here in Northeast Mississippi and hope to one day meet some of you.....already been talking to Pam and one other author that writes about the Natchez Trace and Waverly Mansion.......So hopefully one day we get to meet.

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Janet Ferguson
9/23/2019 02:06:45 pm

Hi Barbara! We'd love to meet you! My father was from Northeast Mississippi originally. Hickory Flat :)
Let us know if you hear of an author event we can all come to!
Blessings,
Janet

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Barbara Hamby
9/23/2019 08:39:18 pm

Hi Janet...i live a little ways right below Tupelo.....Looks like Tupelo would be a good place....i noticed that the Library here in town also has a thing called, I think, Luncheon with Books.....i know this last month they had and author come in to talk about her book/books........i didnt know her so i didn't go.....i will talk with them and give them you alls names...maybe we can have you here in town.

Janet Ferguson
9/24/2019 04:19:58 am

That would be great!

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Paula Shreckhise
9/23/2019 11:53:49 am

Loved this post. What a great group of gals. You are each a favorite! My favorite genres are historical and Suspense/mystery! Would have loved to joined you just to sit there and listen!

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Janet Ferguson
9/23/2019 02:08:47 pm

Hi Paula! I love both of those genres! I'm pretty diverse in my reading as long as it's clean, but I just write contemporary. Probably because it's easier to me, ha! It was a fun experience and a good bit of work too! Hope to see you somewhere though!

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Alicia Haney
9/23/2019 08:19:17 pm

I like different types of fiction as long as they are good page turners. All these books you posted sound and look like good reads, lots of Beautiful covers. Looks like I will definitely be adding more book to my TBR list. Thanks. Have a Great week. God Bless you.

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Janet Ferguson
9/24/2019 04:21:36 am

I hope you enjoy, Alicia! Have a great week too!
Blessings,
Janet

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Lisa Hudson
9/25/2019 09:24:18 am

Janet,

What a great time y’all must have had! Wish I’d known about this gathering. I’d have had my husband cook some of his wonderful “Best Loved Dishes” & delivered them to y’all! I have emailed with Patricia some about some fun stories, legends & places in Natchez. I’m so excited about her new series! I still cannot believe we live so close to each other & I have yet to make it to any of your Book Signings. 2019 has been a most unusually heavy year but most of our fog is lifting today! Thanks for this lovely blog of time spent with your friends!

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Janet Ferguson
9/25/2019 09:57:47 am

Yum! Best-loved-dishes sounds great! I'd love to meet! I'll be at the Ridgeland Barnes and Noble early December I think!

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kim hansen
9/26/2019 11:54:52 am

I don't have just one favorite I love them all.

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Janet Ferguson
9/29/2019 06:51:57 pm

I can relate!

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Joy Hannabass link
10/4/2019 02:35:54 pm

This looks like so much fun. I'm jealous that I didnt get to attend! I could have read books while y'all brainstormed!
And I just finished reading and reviewing Magnolia Storms. Love it! Such a wonderful read. Thank you! Can't wait to read the 4 books you gals are writing!
Blessings Joy Hannabass

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Janet Ferguson
10/4/2019 06:39:03 pm

It was fun! Thank you so much for reviewing my novel! I'm thrilled you enjoyed it!
Blessings,
Janet

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