Welcome to the Blog Tour & Giveaway for His Gift by Joan Benson, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: His Gift
Author: Joan C. Benson
Publisher: Elk Lake Publishing
Release Date: July 26, 2020
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Dreams Can Come True!
Brace yourself for a thrilling race through the twists and turns of a young woman determined to see her dream come true. On the cusp of the stock market crash of 1929, seventeen-year-old Molly has aspirations for a career in music after high school. With the passion of an athlete preparing for the Olympics, she trains relentlessly to become the best she can be. As her world collapses in unimaginable ways, she is left to find peace and purpose in the midst of her crisis. The message of His Gift is universal to anyone who has ever dared to dream in spite of uncontrollable circumstances. The reader will discover with Molly, the hope and peace in a life when yielded to the Giver of all gifts.
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EXCERPT
Chapter 1 — Ready or Not
The audition, the Audition, the AUDITION …
October 12, 1929, was only two days away, but it had been penned in my diary for two years. With almost a thousand hours of practice behind me, I knew my destiny hung in the balance.
The bell rang. I scooped up my things and made a beeline to the door. The staff at the Music Conservatory frowned upon tardiness. Could I prove I was ready for Saturday?
“Molly Martin—a word, please.” Mr. Hill stepped into my path, blocking my exit from class. I glanced at the clock, but I didn’t need a reminder. I only had fifteen minutes.
“I have to run, Mr. Hill. Remember my permission for early-release on Mondays and Thursdays?”
Draping the lab coat over his arm, Mr. Hill looked aloof, yet stern. He towered above me with his tall, skinny frame. He ignored the students edging around us to get on to their classes. Some students called Mr. Hill ‘the teacher with no soul.’ I would add he had no heart if he made me late for my pre-audition at the Music Conservatory.
“I’m confused, Miss Martin. Why are you taking this chemistry class?” he said, as if to pique my defense.
Good question. Did he think I would admit my parents insisted? I held my tongue. My parents drilled respect into me from childhood.
The fleeing students glanced with curiosity as they brushed by. Talking. Laughing. Being normal. My instinct was to escape this confrontation, but I stood rooted to my spot.
“I believe you’re a smart girl,” he said. The smell of stale coffee wafted in the air as he waved his hand in exasperation.
Apparently, I was not smart enough to escape his little lecture.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joan C. Benson is a freelance writer, a former reading specialist and educator, wife, mother of four adult children, and a proud grandmother to eight cherished grandchildren. She has been a contributing author to numerous magazines from children to adult content. With a long career of writing for English language learners, Joan has contributed to both student and teacher programs for various educational publishers creating all genres of texts and curriculum. Most recently, her debut historical fiction novel, His Gift, was released by Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. Joan lives in Chesapeake, VA, with her husband and their two Bichon Frisé dogs. Follow her at www.joancbenson.com.
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His Gift sounds like a book that every Christian, and perhaps not-yet-Christian, should read. I’m eager to do so!
Sounds like a good book.
I enjoyed the excerpt, thank you for sharing
A generous giveaway.
Marion
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Thank you for being part of the book tour for “His Gift” by Joan Benson. Enjoyed reading the excerpt and can’t wait for the opportunity to read this book. Be a great way for me to be introduced to this new to me author.
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This sounds like an excellent read.
this sounds like such a wonderful book. I really love that it is for all ages and all people. Dreams are an important part of our lives and God can make dreams come true when we work with HIm and are in obedience
Sounds like a great read, thanks for sharing it with us.