Friday, August 30, 2013

Mystic Dreams and Dusty Roads By Robert Valleau GIVEAWAY!



Feisty twelve-year-old Peep Holler finds living with her single alcoholic father challenging as she struggles with puberty, faith and unforeseen tragedies at the beginning of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl years. But her greatest challenge yet lies just ahead. One day, Peep innocently uncovers a dark secret which drives her further from her estranged father, and, if revealed, could rip apart her best friend's family. While Peep copes with this secret, however, an untimely event occurs that alters her life perception . . . and sets her on a course that affects entire generations.
 
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Bob​ has over 25 years of writing experience for the Christian market. His writing career began, in the 1980s, when he worked for a Christian publishing company for their book department. Since then, he has worked as a full-time staff writer for two international ministries and was once named "Christian Writer of the Year," San Antonio, Texas, by the American Christian Writers Association. Bob's credits include writing for Christian radio/television and the Internet. He has contributed to three books and has written numerous magazine and newspaper articles.

Readers are you ready for a life changing book? Here it is. Bob has wrote a story you will not forget.
 You all will feel for Peep and you are going to say wow these characters seem like people that I know. The setting of the story is so unforgettable and real.
A great story of friendships.
I think that Bob is an author to watch out for.
I  gave this book 5 stars and I recommend it.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review.

23 comments:

  1. I have never heard of this author before. The book sounds really good. Thanks Mary, for your review of it.

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  2. I have seen this book advertised before .It does sound like it would be a really good book to read . My Mom's dad was a alcoholic so I know from her 1st hand it is a hard hard thing to live with one . Love the books your offer .Blessings ,Dana "Girl"

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  3. This book sounds fascinating! Trials, mystery, all rolled into one. I definitely want to read this one!

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  4. Thank you Mary. I like the setting, so many young people face these challenges in life. I can't wait to see how things turn out for Peep.

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  5. Thanks for your great review of this book and giveaway. I'm looking forward to reading it. I love the cover, it captured my interest. Where is she heading with that suitcase in hand?! Looking forward to reading about Peep Holler!

    Blessings!
    Judy B

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  6. This book sounds so good. I must go order a copy. Thank you Mary.

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  7. Now this sounds interesting. I don't know the author but I am going to check the book out.

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  8. Thank you Mary for this review and giveaway. I can't wait to learn more about Peep Holler and her trials and tribulations in life. This book sounds like a must read!

    mauback55 at gmail dot com

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  9. Thanks for another great review! I definitely want to read this book! Thanks for the review Mary. Hope I win it!

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  10. The review was quite good. This is on my to read list. Thanks for the giveaway.

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    1. Gayle, I don't have a mailing address for you. Would you please e-mail me your MAILING address. themaryreader@yahoo.com

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  11. Great review, Mary! I fell right into this book, and felt as if I was living through the story!

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  12. Would love to win one of his books.

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  13. Wow this sounds good. I too was born during the dust bowl years. Mother said I almost didn't make it. Sounds like Robert has a good background. I would love to win his book. Thanks Mary.
    Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

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    1. Maxie you are the WINNER! I will get your book right out to you!

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    2. Thanks Mary. i am glad to be a winner. GOD bless. Maxie

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  14. This is a new author to me, what a great way to start reading her books, i hope i win
    Shirley B jcisforme@aol.com

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  15. This sounds like a book that would be a good read for me right now. Something that would take my mind away on a mini vacation

    Thanks for review Mary

    Cathy Weber
    cdweber20@hotmail.com

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    1. Mary, I really enjoyed the review and I like your saying about really getting to know the characters. I would love to hear how Peep works through her difficulties and estrangement with her father. I would want to win it also because you recommend it as a 5 star book! Mary Lou K flowersmarylou85@gmail.com

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  16. Your review sounds so interesting Mary. Thank you for sharing and I know it must be a nice book to read.

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  17. Gret review. Book sounds very good.

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  18. Would love to read this book - I enjoy reading about dysfunctional characters & this sounds like a storyline that so many people could identify with, myself included.

    Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

    Bonnie Roof

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  19. Thank you for the introduction to Robert Valleau. MYSTIC DREAMS AND DUSTY ROADS sounds like a must read!

    texaggs2000 at gmail dot com

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