Jencey's Corner

The Hesitant Hero by Gilbert Morris continues into World War II.    What member of the family will we meet next?    Synopsis: Tyler Winslow is the son of missionary parents and is anxious to begin his painting career.   He starts school but gets distracted by a beautiful woman named Caroline.   She is wealthy and feels that Tyler should be available whenever she wants him.   These distractions cause Tyler to flunk out of college.   One night he winds up in the ER and meets Jolie Vernay a medical student.   This chance meeting brings on changes for Tyler.   Will he be able to pursue his painting further?   Tyler winds up in France struggling to continue with his painting.    His path gives   him   the opportunity to meet up with Jolie again.   She asks Tyler for help with a problem.   Will he be able to think beyond himself and help Jolie?   Or will the events leading up to World War II change his prospective? My Thoughts: I absolutely love the House of Winslo

Happy New Year!  I hope you all have all enjoyed the holidays.  Before I share about the what made the inbox for this week, I need to share a few things with you.  One the Mid Winter Blog Hop giveaway ends this week.  Don't forget to enter! I am closing down the In My Mailbox post for now.  I will return with more goodies from the mailbox in June of 2014.  My reasons for closing down the mailbox are many.  One I have authors who have sent work to be shared which I have not gotten to yet.  Two we hope that this time will allow us to catch up!  In other words if you are interested in being a contributor please write me at jenceyg@gmail.com and see the Review Associate section.   The new post you will see weekly will be our Virtual Night Stand post.  I can keep you updated on the latest and greatest at Writer's Corner. :)   I will be following all of this up with a 100 Follower giveaway as a way of saying thank you to all of my followers. Here is what has made the inbox for

Mary Kay Andrews comes through with another winner!   If you are looking for the perfect after Christmas read! Check out The Fixer Upper! Synopsis: Dempsey and her friends are watching the television at the bar.   The news does not look good. She watches her boss Alex Hodder on the screen with Congressman Licata.   The headline Law firm brides congressman for vote.   After seeing this Dempsey suddenly finds herself without a job and under investigation.   Her father comes up with the perfect solution.   He would like her to renovate an old house that he inherited Songbird in Guthrie Georgia.   There is one little catch it comes with something else.   Will Dempsey be able to renovate Songbird?   Will the little surprise that comes with the house keep her from moving forward?   Will she help the FBI? My Thoughts: Another great read novel by Mary Kay Andrews! I first saw this novel when Mary Kay Andrews was on tour and met Mary Kay for the first time.     I liste

Twas the night before Christmas,   and no one at Writer’s Corner   was stirring, not even  a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The Jencey and Celeste were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap. When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below. When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer. With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and

Angela Smith shares her debut novel Lessons In a Flapper with us today at Writer’s Corner.   This story comes at the best time for the holidays. Synopsis: Autumn has just moved to San Francisco and is trying to put her past behind her.   One day in the mail she receives a letter from an older lady. Her name is Marisol and she is 99 years old and knows a great deal about the twenties.   Marisol offers to share this knowledge with Autumn who has a great interest in the twenties as well.   Life begins to take a different turn, and instead of bad things happening all the time.   She starts to see some events turn in her favor.   For instance, Autumn meeting the man of her dreams Bayani.   Could there also be a new job in her future?   What will happen with her new relationships? My Thoughts: This debut novel is a delightful read for the holidays.   I love how she included Christmas and Thanksgiving as events in the novel. There is a mix of humor with a dash of sadness