Poignant new Christian fiction release
Today I’m happy to have novelist Kellie Coates Gilbert stopping by to share about her new book, A Woman of Fortune. Don’t you love the cover? The girl looks all kinds of sassy in her red dress! Here’s a look at the new book as well as what some other novelists are saying about it…
Texas socialite Claire Massey is living the dream–designer clothes, luxury cars, stunning homes. But everything comes crashing down when her charming cattle broker husband is arrested for fraud. Suddenly she finds herself facing attorneys, a media frenzy, and a trail of broken hearts. Betrayed and humiliated, Claire must face incredible odds to save her family–and discover a life worth living.
Author Kellie Coates Gilbert delivers a story both poignant and emotionally gripping that celebrates the kind of fortune that lasts.
“An emotionally complex story . . . [that] inspires us to explore our own hearts and our ability to survive painful challenges with our souls intact.”–Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Into the Free and When Mountains Move
“With a unique feel for one woman’s struggle to heal the wounds of broken trust, A Woman of Fortune delves deftly into the meaning of family, the bonds of love, and the healing power of faith.”–Lisa Wingate, national bestselling author of Wildwood Creek and The Prayer Box
Welcome, Kellie!
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GIRLFRIENDS
“I found out what the secret to life is–friends. Best friends.”
–“Fried Green Tomatoes”
Who didn’t watch the movie Fried Green Tomatoes and fall in love with the sage wisdom of Ninnie Threadgoode? For certain, she’d figured out the things in life that really mattered, as evidenced by this quote.
Beyond God and my family, by far my greatest blessings on earth are my girlfriends (and that includes my sister!) I have some really good ones. A few I’ve known since childhood. Some, I met as recently as last month.
I’m (a’hem) years old, and here’s what I’ve learned about close girlfriends:
1. They keep your children, and your secrets.
2. They don’t always tell you you’re right, but they usually tell you the truth.
3. They still love you, even when they disagree with your choices.
4. They listen when you lose a job, your hair, or a marriage.
5. They hold your hand and pray with you when your children break your heart.
6. They’ll laugh hysterically with you over something that isn’t that funny.
7. When your parents’ minds and bodies fail, they listen and nod in sympathy
8. They don’t mind when their shoulders get soggy from your tears.
9. They come early to help you cook for a party and stay late to help you clean.
10. They open your fridge and help themselves.
11. They’ll listen to your problems for hours over the phone or a cup of coffee, even when you repeat yourself over and over.
Yup, I have a few of these kinds of friends. They are treasures.
Maybe that’s why I write women’s fiction—stories meant for moms, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends. I love a good historical, enjoy a cute romance, but ah . . . what I really adore is a story about women and their relationships, especially their friendships.
In my newest book A WOMAN OF FORTUNE (Revell), protagonist Claire Massey would not have survived having her extravagant lifestyle ripped away had it not been for Jana Rae – a tart-mouthed friend who remained firmly in her corner, sometimes telling her the truth she needed to hear.
On the night the book releases (June 3 at 7:00 pm central) we’re having a launch party and hosting a live online chat. We’ll be talking books and giving away prizes. Every attendee will receive a complimentary digital subscription to RT Book Review magazine. Click here for the registration link for the event. Or, you can simply click on the invite on my website www.kelliecoatesgilbert.com
Hope to see you there!
Thanks, Kellie!
Be sure to keep up with Kellie and other popular women’s novelists on the Southern BelleView Daily blog. Those ladies are a hoot!