Wednesday 14 May 2008

Blog Tour for Sincerely, Mayla by Virgina Smith & Open Giveaway

Publisher's Synopsis:~

Will Mayla Strong’s life ever resemble normal? Just as she settles into a great place with God, everything else falls apart. In the course of a single week she loses her job, wrecks any chance at a relationship with Pastor Paul, gets the cold shoulder from her friend Stuart, and learns that Lindsey—the teenage sister of her late friend Alex—needs a place to stay. What good is being a control freak if nobody will do what you tell them?

Taking advantage of her newfound “vacation time,” Mayla flees to her grandmother’s house in Florida. But one by one, her problems follow . . . literally. In this touching sequel to Just As I Am, quirky Mayla Strong comes face-to-face with the responsibilities and joys of friends and family. As she tries to help her loved ones, Mayla begins to realize that God has all the answers—the trick is letting go long enough for Him prove it.

My take:~

Virginia Smith has a winner on her hands with her latest release Sincerely, Mayla. Dealing sensitively with intense subject matter including homosexuality and abortion, Virginia still manages to create a comfortable and joyful feel to her story. Mayla is an engaging character who invokes understanding and compassion as she faces her personal frustrations while supporting and caring for her eclectic family and friends. Mayla's faith journey is not without difficulty or disappointment but it is also filled with revelation and hope. Not having read Just As I Am did not put me at a disadvantage but I was so taken with Mayla, I will be sure to see how her story began. Sincerely, Mayla will make a great summer read!

Available now from Kregel

To purchase this book, click here

Giveaway

Post a comment by midnight Wednesday 21st May to be entered into the draw to win a copy of Sincerely, Mayla.

This giveaway is open to all my readers :)


16 comments:

Anonymous said...

yay! every other giveaway for this book that i've seen has been america-only so PLEASE ENTER ME! :)

Mrs.Naz@BecomingMe said...

Seems like a great read.

Jewelz said...

I've been reading reviews of this book everywhere!!! It sounds really cool!
Please enter me :)
joyfuljewelz (at) gmail.com

Unknown said...

This book is great dont enter me.
but i too hadn't read the first book but i wasn't at all lost unlike some books. I hope one of the Aussies can win but who ever does should love this story.

Anonymous said...

I would LOVE to win this book!!!

Carole said...

This book's reviews have drawn me in, and I would love to win a copy. Thank you for the opportunity.

cjarvis [at] bellsouth [dot] net

Anonymous said...

If you haven't read Just As I Am, you should! it's a great read :)
I'm excited to read more about Mayla!

Mary S said...

This looks like a great book! I'd love to have the chance to be entered!! Thanks :)

Tracy said...

Sounds like some good life lessons to be found in this book. Please enter me :)

Virginia Smith said...

Thanks for participating in the blog tour for SINCERELY, MAYLA, and thanks to all for the great comments! I appreciate it.

Anonymous said...

Tis sounds like a good book so please enter me in too.

Lenore Appelhans said...

OOh! I want to win!

lenoreva AT hotmail DOT com

Anonymous said...

I think I could pick up some pointers in this book, please enter my name in the hat.

Anonymous said...

This sounds like a really good book to read. Ta Rel

ReadingRobin said...

Ohhhh,this looks like a good one! Please enter me!
cmrobin at bellsouth dot net

Anonymous said...

I think I might check out the first one :) This looks good.
rosalie@exemail.com.au

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