April 2015
On Sale: April 14, 2015
Featuring: Katie Fisher
369 pages ISBN: 0800723996 EAN: 9780800723996 Kindle: B00MBTYC98 Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
According to the Bible, laughter has medicinal effects. I can’t deny this truth.
I’ve often been in situations where I’ve laughed myself silly (or
hardy-har-har-harred until I couldn’t see straight). Never once did I
stop laughing to remind myself that my life was overflowing with heartache and
pain. Nope. I just kept right on laughing until I wore myself out.
I’ve come to the conclusion that something rather magical happens the moment
laughter is released: We are incapable of holding onto the negatives. It’s as if
laughter and negativity cannot reside in the same place at the same time. One
pushes the other to the farthest corner of the room.
Why all of this talk about laughter and pain? Because my job as a novelist calls
these things into question daily. Many times I ask myself the question: “Why are
you writing such silly, fluffy stories? Don’t you know there are serious issues
going on in the world? Can’t you see that people are hurting? Why don’t you
write something that will impact the reader in the deepest, darkest places so
that their lives can be transformed?”
My answer? “I do!”
I write books—lighthearted, wonky books—that cause people to step out of their
pain and into a moment of respite. I write books that provide joy on joyless
days and a smile to lift weary heads. More than anything, I write books that are
a glorious mix of funny. . .and faith. The inspiration for these comedic tales
often comes from a place of deep-rooted pain or grief in my own life, but God
uses even those things for good. He transforms them into something that can
minister to aching hearts.
Yes, it’s true: Laughter is good, like a medicine. And there are plenty of
people out there (like me) who need a daily dose. If my theory is true, that
laughter and negativity cannot reside together, then I need to give readers more
opportunity to let loose and laugh. They’ve already got enough situations to
bring them down, after all.
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re looking for a chance to escape today,
peek inside the cover at one of my stories. Hopefully you’ll find plenty to
bring a smile to your face. And maybe, just maybe, the problems in your life
will hide themselves away in the corner until you’re done.
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BRIDE NEEDS A GROOM, check it out below!
Small-town girl Katie Fisher is planning her wedding. Sure, her boyfriend
hasn't managed to pop the question just yet, but that doesn't mean she shouldn't
enter a contest in Texas Bride magazine to win the dress of her dreams,
right? But when her boyfriend breaks up with her and takes a job in another
town--the very same day Katie wins her dream dress--her world is turned upside
down. Should she claim her prize? And will the hunky former pro-basketball
player who runs the swanky Dallas bridal shop--yeah, you read that right--catch
on to her humiliation if she does?
Inspirational Romance
[Revell, On Sale: April 14, 2015, Paperback /
e-Book, ISBN: 9780800723996 / eISBN: 9781441223074]
Award-winning author Janice Thompson got her start in the industry writing
screenplays and musical comedies for the stage. Janice has published over 100
books for the Christian market, crossing genre lines to write cozy mysteries,
historicals, romances, nonfiction books, devotionals, children’s books and more.
She particularly enjoys writing light-hearted, comedic tales because she enjoys
making readers laugh.
Janice was named the 2008 Mentor of the year for ACFW (American Christian
Fiction Writers). She currently serves as president of her local ACFW chapter
(Writers on the Storm), where she regularly teaches on the craft of writing.
Janice is passionate about her faith and does all she can to share the joy of
the Lord with others, which is why she particularly enjoys writing. Her tagline,
“Love, Laughter, and Happily Ever Afters!” sums up her take on life.
She lives in Spring, Texas, where she leads a rich life with her family, a host
of writing friends, and two mischievous dachshunds. When she’s not busy writing
or playing with her eight grandchildren, Janice can be found in the kitchen,
baking specialty cakes and cookies for friends and loved ones. No matter what
she’s cooking up—books, cakes, cookies or mischief—she does her best to keep the
Lord at the center of it all.
I'm bone on bone in my spinal column. Non surgical because of my medical history and allergic to all the usual meds, including steroids. Pain is my middle name, laughter is my first! If I didn't have this sense of humor, I'd fold my tent. Your books and others like it are just the ticket! (Kathleen Bylsma 6:15pm October 7, 2016)
When I am down or stressed... a good laugh helps lighten things up for me... a funny movie, book or talk with a friend is the best! (Colleen Conklin 8:24pm October 7, 2016)
My husband and I laugh every day and try not to take things so seriously. Stress can be so hard on your body but laughter lightens up everything. (Bonnie Capuano 9:40am October 8, 2016)
This really looks like a great book and I hope I win and get to read it really soon! Laughter really is one of the true best medicine and if I didn't have my husband to laugh with I don't know what I would do! (Ann Thaxton 9:47am October 8, 2016)
I know that when something bad has happened or when I am feeling sad, when I watch a comedy show or movie that makes me laugh it makes me feel so much better. Laughter takes my mind off of my troubles at least for a little while. (Tanja Dancy 10:14am October 8, 2016)
I always can find something that makes me laugh. The world is always an amusing place when you know where to look!! (Cate Sparks 10:59am October 8, 2016)
When I had to have treatment for breast cancer and experience the difficulties my husband would joke, and was very entertaining which was the best treatment ever. (Sharon Berger 12:29pm October 8, 2016)
When Mr Wonderful left me - with no money, no food, no long distance phone,and no knowledge of how to drive a car, I had to get a job. A friend found me a job (this was during the holiday season) working as a conductor on a mall's tiny train for children coming to see Santa. My uniform was Oshkosh- B - Gosh stripped overalls, a white shirt, and a striped hat to match. I looked like a tall, wrinkled toddler. At first, every time I saw a family, I wanted to cry. Then I started seeing this scene as it really was, it was hysterical.
And I got out of the house, had something to think about and made a teeny tiny bit of money. I will not even talk about the fact that I bought my first car with a credit card. (Annette Naish 1:49pm October 8, 2016)
There are a couple of movies that I can count on for laughs if I need a lift. (Melanie Rosen 7:51pm October 8, 2016)
Out of my family, I'm one that can definitely bring some laughs to the conversation. And I think that's a great thing. Life can be so serious all the time, why not have some funnies while we are at it? (Megan Wilson 9:10pm October 8, 2016)
Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry alone. In my family, we were always taught to try to find the ridiculous side of any situation so that we could heal faster. Sometimes it was stupid stuff - like Mom telling us to make sure we wore decent underwear so that if you tripped and fell at church, she wouldn't be as embarrassed. (Yes, my MOM actually did that.) (Marcia Berbeza 1:32am October 9, 2016)
What a dilemma fora girl. Sounds like a fun read. Need a good funny book to read right now. Life is getting very stressful. A great,funny book would be great now. (L Green 1:33pm October 9, 2016)
I suffer from chronic migraines. I know laughter helps and so does reading because it can be done quietly. (Patti Paonessa 12:48pm October 11, 2016)
Since I don't laugh a lot when I watch or read something funny it really makes me happy (Jeri Dickinson 4:01pm October 11, 2016)
I have friends who know I enjoy a funny story, so they include them among my e-mail. It seems to make my day brighter. (Anna Speed 12:08pm October 12, 2016)
I am lucky enough to have a husband who always makes me laugh. He'll come out with something at the oddest times! His older brother is the same way. I once asked Artie if they stayed up at night thinking of witty things to say! (Maria Proctor 4:17pm October 12, 2016)
My mom sees the worst possible, my dad sees the better - I see him use humor everyday to get mom out of her perspective! (Beth Elder 8:45pm October 18, 2016)
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