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Giveaway Alert Begins Now!

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In honor of Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope one-month anniversary, I’m hosting a giveaway! Enter for a chance to win two beautiful Meadowville-inspired postcards, two bookmarks, and one Christmas ornament.

TO ENTER: Simply drop your answer to the following question at one of the required social media sites listed below.:

– In Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope what was the first ornament Joy hung on her Christmas tree?

The correct answer is your entry into the drawing ending Wednesday, November 19, 2025, midnight. Answers accepted only in the comment section at my Instagram OR Facebook page! One winner will be drawn at random and announced on both platforms on Friday, November 21st.

Giveaway Rules:

  • U.S. only.
  • Must be 18 years old to enter.
  • Answers must be in the comment section at my Instagram OR Facebook page. Not at both sites, please.
  • Remember—Santa’s watching, so no texting bookish friends for the answer!

GOOD LUCK!

Need to grab a copy of Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope? Here’s the link.

E-book/paperback not included in the giveaway. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

Thank You for Making Meadowville’s Lanterns a Bestseller!

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Bestseller in three categories! I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who made Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope such an incredible success.

I truly hope this story blesses you as much as writing it blessed me. Without your support—your preorders, reviews, shares, and messages—this powerful story wouldn’t reach the hearts that need it most.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in Joy’s journey and for helping spread hope this Christmas season.

With grateful gratitude,
Dianne

One More Day: 99¢ eBook Sale Through October 15th.

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The clock is ticking! Get Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope for just 99¢ before the price increases after October 15, 2025!

Twin sisters. One dream fulfilled, one dream shattered. A mysterious friendship. And Christmas lanterns that have sparked hope for generations.

Don’t miss this powerful tale about finding unexpected blessings when life doesn’t go as planned.

Grab your copy here! Also available in paperback—the perfect stocking stuffer.

Thank you, in advance. I hope you enjoy this Christmas story!

A Powerful Christmas Novel about Friendship

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What if the person you’re about to meet in a cottage you didn’t know existed, turns out to be the gift you need? What if that compassionate person became the path to healing your deepest wounds? Most likely, you’d return to that cottage again and again.

In Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope, Joy Harrison does just that. Although hesitant at first to connect with the older woman, Joy found herself drawn in by the aroma of delicious food and a cozy library. Despite being decades apart in age and of different races, both share the heartache of broken dreams—and develop a genuine friendship.

Reward a friend and read this powerful Christmas tale together about the bonds of friendship, motherhood, sisterhood, and faith.

Get your Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope copies here.

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When Real Life Inspires Fiction: The Birth of a Christmas Story

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Three real moments inspired my Christmas story—and they actually happened to me.

  1. Connie, a real person with whom I had struck up a conversation in the grocery store, told me her name then gave me one of the sunflower bouquets she had bought. She had no idea I’d just taken a medical test—one of those annual tests that bring back memories of a serious illness and creates anxiety while waiting for results. Her kindness changed my whole day. I still look for her in the grocery store hoping to thank her again and share her cameo appearance.

  2. The bookstore lanterns on the cover are real. The moment I saw them they illuminated joy within me—just like they do in my story. That joy returned when I wrote about them, first as a short story that Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins selected as a writing contest winner, and second, in writing Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope.

Please like and share if this makes you want to read my book and also gift hope to others. The e-book is only .99¢ for a very short time. Just click here to get your copies. Thank you in advance.

Always check price before making a purchase.

Book Release Day! Two Specials!

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Today’s the Day! Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope is here in e-book and print! Joy Harrison’s journey from heartbreak to hope is finally in your hands. For over a century, three antique lanterns have brought miracles to those who need them most. Now it’s Joy’s turn to discover that sometimes the greatest blessings arrive wrapped differently than we imagined—and that God’s timing is always perfect, even when we can’t see it.

If you’re struggling with faith and blessings, Joy’s heartwarming journey might restore your hope. Start reading today—Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope is waiting for you!

Exclusively on Amazon in e-book and paperback. Always check price before purchasing.

Ready for another special?

My Christmas novel Dress Shop Miracles is now available on Kindle Unlimited! I can’t wait for you to meet Molly, a small-town fashionista, and Ted, a career-guy turned farmer.

One reviewer wrote: “The twists in the story make your mouth drop and then later put a smile on your face.”

Get your e-book copies here.

From Short Story to Christmas Novel

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My new Christmas novel is available for preorder at the special introductory price of .99 cents, and I’m so excited to share its history and powerful story!

About the Origin

It began when I visited a charming bookstore with three Christmas lanterns on display. They were so beautiful nestled among book stacks that I photographed the lanterns, and later wrote a story about them. Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins selected it as a short story contest winner! This inspired me to continue the tale in a powerful holiday novel about motherhood, sisterhood, friendship, and faith.

About the Story

When Joy Harrison learns her twin sister received the blessing she desperately wanted, their unbreakable bond begins to strain. In their parents’ small-town bookstore, legendary Christmas lanterns bring miracles to visitors in need of hope. Yet they seem to overlook Joy. As century-old secrets surface, the lanterns may now illuminate her own path forward—but how? When what she wants is beyond the bounds of possibility.

Preorder Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope while it’s only 99¢. Exclusively on Amazon.

Paperback coming soon!

From the Bookshelf . . .

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Here’s a little glance into my upcoming novel:

In Meadowville’s Lanterns of Joy and Hope two strangers come together for fresh-baked goodies, books, and curiosity. What unfolds between them will change everything.

Preorder copies will be available very soon! So keep a lookout!

Want to join the launch team? Click the link here .

Calling all Christmas Story Lovers!

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Are you ready for a tale that will touch your heart and renew your faith?

I’m launching my new Christmas novel very soon and looking for passionate supporters to join my book launch team.

This moving story follows twin sisters whose bond is tested when dreams collide with unexpected realities. Set in a charming bookstore with mysterious lanterns infused with hope, it’s a journey about broken dreams, tested relationships, and the miracles that can emerge from our darkest moments.

What’s in it for YOU:

  • You’ll get access to a substantial discount when preorders go live!
  • Beautiful promo graphics and content about the book will be provided for your sharing convenience!
  • There just might be surprise gifts for active participants!
  • Plus that awesome feeling of being part of something special!

If you love supporting authors of stories about faith, family, and hope, I’d love to have you on my team!

Click the link here to learn more about the story and see if this opportunity is right for you.
Thank you!

Six Steps to Get You through the Waiting Period to Your Dream

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This is the road to my home. It’s mentioned in my upcoming book, which is delayed, possibly until after the holidays!

An alternative word for delay is pause. Somehow it feels less discouraging than Merriam-Webster’s definition: hinder.

Who wants to feel hindered from accomplishing their dream?

Pause; however, offers a breather to wait in rest for God’s perfect timing.

Maybe you’re waiting for a raise. Or a package in the mail. Perhaps it’s a car repair or the birth of a child. Recently, my husband spent many days repairing several waterlines. Rain, huge tree roots, and lack of parts delayed the work. After retrieving a wrench from the garage, he stopped at the wooden bench, where I had gathered a few garden vegetables. With a sigh, he remarked, “This is taking longer than I thought.”

I chuckled. “Try writing a book!”

Waiting is hard no matter what size your dream is or how you hope to accomplish it. We don’t easily accept obstacles or individuals that slow us down.

I confess I had to pray for trust during this unexpected pause in publishing my book. I had to keep reassuring myself that God is in control, that He knows exactly how and when to lift the fog.

The Bible says all we need is the faith of a mustard seed, and honestly, sometimes I don’t even have that much.

There’s a saying among authors that we use to encourage one another. It goes something like this: Take a break from your manuscript. When you pick it up again, you’ll see it through fresh eyes.

This is true of most dreams. Facing a pause is more than a breather. It’s a time of rest and trust. It enables us to embrace personal and spiritual growth, new perspectives, and ignites creative spark.

Here are six ways that are helping me to rest and strengthen my faith while I wait for the Holy Spirit to lift the fog.:

  1. Stop thinking about how hard the waiting is. Focus on the good to come from it.
  2. Learn how to enjoy this time through prayer, praise, and meditation.
  3. Share your gifts; help someone else move forward with their dream.
  4. Challenge yourself to do something new.
  5. Plan for when the fog lifts.
  6. Don’t give up. I repeat: Don’t give up!

“5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

What do you find helpful while waiting to move forward?