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Title: Wind of the Spirit (Third in the American Patriot series)
Author: J.M. Hochstetler
Publisher: Sheaf House
ISBN: 978 0-9797485-3-0 (softcover)
Reviewer: Bonnie Toews
Rating: FIVE STARS
Heading: An Extraordinary Glimpse into History
In J.M....
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Do today's women really have more control over their lives? They are busier. They have more choices. But control?? Most of the women I talk to feel as if they have lost control of their lives and wonder where it all went off track. They are still ...
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- About Me:
- Intrigue and espionage set in WWII have always fascinated me because two of my music teachers were part of that secret world. My singing coach was a member of the Dutch Resistance and my piano teacher was a British double agent living in Berlin as a church organist in WWI and an officer in Allied Intelligence in WWII. Both were quiet individuals and their amazing bravery was hidden--ordinary people who did extraordinary things in times of great threat to individual freedom. That fascination evolved into my love of flying--so symbolic of feeling free--and desire to pursue the truth in writing. Though my novels are not based on their stories, their spiritualism and values are behind the theme of treason and triumph running through my Spy Spinner series.
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- http://bonnie-toews.blogspot.com
- Published Novels
- "Checkmate Treason" released in Poland October 2008. Wydawnictwo MG, Ewa Malinowska-Grupińska, Pruszkowska 29/118, Warszawa 02-119 , Poland, VAT: 5261478246 Language: Polish
Foreign Rights Agent: Philip Sane, Lennart Sane Agency
"Treason and Triumph" AuthorHouse POD out of print.
- Favourite Books
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, Mila 18 by Leon Uris, Winds of War by Herman Wouk, The Last Spymaster by Gayle Lynds, The Footprints of God by Greg Iles, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert, every novel written by Daniel Silva, and Lectures on Literature by Vladimir Nabokov.
At the Crossroads of Humanity
Although I find it difficult to journal about what I do personally, as I devlve deeper into my novel in progress, THE SUN'S TEARS, I have found the passion aroused has stirred a "blog" I call HEART TUGS. Rita Gerlach has awarded me with the "Primio Dardos" Award as a result, and I humbly thank her for the honor. You can read it at:
http://bonnie-toews.blogspot.com
To see more about my book releases and novels-in-progress, please go to http://www.bonnietoews.com.
For intrigue that keeps you guessing, I hope you will remember to check out my novels.
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J.M. Hochstetler has produced another 5-STAR novel in her American Patriot series.
Title: Wind of the Spirit (Third in the American Patriot series)
Author: J.M. Hochstetler
Publisher: Sheaf House
ISBN: 978 0-9797485-3-0 (softcover)
Reviewer: Bonnie Toews
Rating: FIVE STARS
Heading: An Extraordinary Glimpse into History
In J.M. Hochstetler’s third novel in the American Patriot series, WIND OF THE SPIRIT ramps up the pace, adventure and passion as this tale set in the American Revolution continues. The odds against the rebels succeeding have drastically increased. Despi… Continue
Author: J.M. Hochstetler
Publisher: Sheaf House
ISBN: 978 0-9797485-3-0 (softcover)
Reviewer: Bonnie Toews
Rating: FIVE STARS
Heading: An Extraordinary Glimpse into History
In J.M. Hochstetler’s third novel in the American Patriot series, WIND OF THE SPIRIT ramps up the pace, adventure and passion as this tale set in the American Revolution continues. The odds against the rebels succeeding have drastically increased. Despi… Continue
Posted on May 12, 2009 at 8:30am —
SSMW Award Announced
Stepping Stones Magazine for Writers presents the SSMW Award to Bonnie Toews for outstanding writing, web site or blog.
Posted on January 30, 2009 at 6:39am — 2 Comments
Heart Tugs
In 1994, I was sent on a magazine assignment to report on the logistics of the largest humanitarian relief effort ever organized following the Rwandan genocide. The West finally felt guilty about ignoring this modern Holocaust. Because the gruesome slaughter occurred in Central Africa, it was largely ignored by the Clinton Administration. Only the Canadian UN force commander, Lt. Gen. Romeo Dallaire, brought attention by disobeying UN orders, along with his Canadian and African contingency of UN… Continue
Posted on January 25, 2009 at 5:30am —
Comment Wall (10 comments)
- At 6:43am on January 30, 2009,
J. M. Hochstetler said… - Sounds great, Bonnie! I'll look forward to reading your work!
- At 6:02am on January 30, 2009,
J. M. Hochstetler said…
- Well, Bonnie, if you read my American Patriot Series, you'd find some pretty graphic stuff in it, especially in book 3, which I'm publishing through Sheaf House. The first 2 were through Zondervan, and I was surprised that they let me get away with what I did, but I admit I did temper it a bit. I don't care for gratuitous sex and violence, but if the details are essential to the story or characterization, I'm very open to publishing stories that push the envelope. :-)
- At 3:40am on January 29, 2009,
J. M. Hochstetler said…
- Oh, wow! That does sound like a high-pressure position! Stay sane. ;->
Blessings,
Joan
- At 3:31am on January 29, 2009,
J. M. Hochstetler said…
- Bonnie, we focus on outstanding fiction with a Christian worldview, but that doesn't mean God even has to be mentioned explictly in the story. I definitely don't want anything preachy. We're looking for real life. That's our motto: Real life. Real faith. Real fiction.
If I were you, I'd go ahead and approach Abingdon. Because they're just beginning a fiction line, they may well be more open to a wider variety of styles and stories. Right now we're not accepting any proposals at Sheaf House because we're really small and our list is full up for the time being.
However, do keep in touch. If nothing else works out for you by next fall, I'll definitely be interested in seeing a proposal from you at that time. Just remind me of our conversation. I tend to get buried. lol! Also, my blog Publishing Dream is a good way to keep up on what's going on at Sheaf House.
- At 3:05am on January 29, 2009,
J. M. Hochstetler said…
- Wow, Bonnie, thanks so much for the award! I'll pass it on as soon as I can. Your trilogy sounds absolutely fascinating! WWII is a big interest of mine as well.
- At 1:49pm on May 1, 2008,
Miss Mae said… - Hi Bonnie,
Yes, Mae is a common name, I do believe. I was named after both my grandmothers. Mae was my mother's mom.
Thank you for being my friend :)
MM
- At 8:16am on May 1, 2008,
Anne Whitfield said…
- Hello Bonnie.
Welcome to the network.
I too have an interest in both World War I & II.
Take care.
- At 6:38am on May 1, 2008,
Miss Mae said…
- Hi Bonnie and welcome!
Jump in with both feet, and splash around. The water's great!
Miss Mae,
author of the bestselling romantic mystery, "See No Evil, My Pretty Lady". A different twist on the infamous Jack the Ripper legend. Available from The Wild Rose Press
- At 5:11am on April 22, 2008,
Bonnie Toews said…
- Yep--just learning how this works. Want to invite you as a friend too. Stand by.
Bonnie
- At 4:49am on April 22, 2008,
Rita Gerlach said… - Bonnie!
You are here at last!
Rita
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