G'morning.

It's release week! Hooray! And boy, do we have quite the Christmas line up for you!

From Moonlit Romance: The Grinch and Ms Goody-Two Shoes by Joann Baker and Patty Mason. Be sure to drop by the Moonlit Romance Readers' Loop, where Joann and Patty are hosting for the next week.

From By Grace Publishing: Christmas Grace (Duet) by Laura Hamby and Robin Bayne; Stocking Stuffers by Sheila Holloway, Donica Covey and Mary Claymore; and The Spirit of Christmas by Cindy Green. Laura Hamby is hosting the By Grace Readers' Loop this week, so drop on by and say hello.

Meet the Authors

JOANN BAKER and PATTY  MASON

Joann Baker and Patricia Mason have been friends for more years than they care to admit. The publication of their first book "The Reluctant Rancher" was, as they say, a dream come true. They are both legal secretaries by day and "wanna be full time writers" by night. Joann is enjoying the single life with a steady beau, while Patricia has been married for over twenty years.

ROBIN BAYNE

Robin Bayne is the award-winning author of five novels and three novellas, and is a regular contributor to the "Spirit Led Writer" ezine. Her essays, articles and devotionals have been published in the God’s Way Book series, Cup of Comfort Devotionals, The Secret Place, Christian Communicator, Writer’s Journal and many other publications. She has given workshops at regional and online romance writing conferences and the Writer’s Digest World’s Largest Writing Workshop. She lives in Maryland with her husband of sixteen years, and works a "day job" as a mortgage underwriter. Visit her at www.robinbayne.com.

Robin is excited to be working with By Grace Publishing and looks forward to getting to know the editors and authors : )

LAURA HAMBY

I’ve been writing long enough now to appreciate the transition from pen and paper to typewriter to computer. (I highly recommend writing via computer. ) Writing is not only a perk, but also a necessity to my life— it’s the only way to get all those people in my head to shut up. <GGG> No, don’t send the men in white coats to chase me with their butterfly nets because I hear imaginary people— just send chocolate.

I write for Moonlit Romance, and her sister company, By Grace Publishing. I attempt to blog on a semi-irregular basis.

I have a terrific, tall husband, and three wonderful sons who are, for the time being, still shorter than I am. We live on the east coast of the U.S.A. with our five zebra finches (anyone want a finch or three?), two guinea pigs, and a cat who answers to "Meow Monster" and "Miss Meowie."

Please visit my website.

SHEILA HOLLOWAY

Sheila was born in the mountains of Arkansas. Over the years she has lived in different places, and currently resides in the Delta region of her home state. She is a member of the Church of Christ and home schools her daughter while juggling a myriad of other responsibilities. Those responsibilities include operating By Grace Publishing and Moonlit Romance.

MARY CLAYMORE

Mary Claymore writes funny. Her books are usually wild romantic comedies with outlandish situations. She's tried to write straight romance. It just always goes awry.

Originally from the mountains, Mary loves to hike in the woods, swim in rivers and be one with God's world.

DONICA COVEY

Donica Covey spent most of her childhood alone (by choice) making up stories and episodes of her favorite shows starring herself and the hunky actors of her time. From there blossomed a love of writing fiction. Family members were convinced that she would either be a politician or a writer. Thankfully she chose the latter.

When not spending time with her family, she can be found on her computer surrounded by three neurotic dogs while she is immersed in a fantasy world where the hero always win, the heroine is swept away and there is always a Happily Ever After.

CINDY GREEN

Cindy K. Green, although a California native, now resides in North Carolina with her husband and two young sons. Growing up, she loved reading and writing; but her heart always lay in teaching. After graduating from college with a degree in history, Cindy taught Jr. High in just about every subject. She currently stays home and writes as well as homeschools her children. In her spare time, she loves to read, spend time with family, and work with the youth at church. Cindy now looks forward to the release of her new book, The Spirit of Christmas. To find out more about Cindy and her books, visit her website at www.cindykgreen.com.