COUNTRY HEARTS and more Hallmark Publishing Books to be featured at Walmart!

Hallmark Press Release:

HALLMARK PUBLISHING
TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE

MASS MARKET PAPERBACK PROGRAM
WITH WALMART

Walmart Stores Will Highlight A New Hallmark Publishing Title Each Month

New York, NY, February 24, 2020 – Hallmark Publishing, the book division of Crown Media Family Networks, announced today its expansion into mass market paperbacks through a partnership with Walmart. Beginning tomorrow, February 25, 2020, a new Hallmark Publishing romance novel will be highlighted in Walmart stores each month, showcased in a Hallmark-branded offering uniquely designed to promote the program.

Hallmark Publishing launched as a digital publisher in late 2017 and has since expanded into trade paperbacks and audiobooks. “Our books allow readers to experience all the joy and romance Hallmark movies have to offer,” said Stacey Donovan, Director, Hallmark Publishing. “We believe Walmart shoppers will love these books and we look forward to providing new, exciting offerings in store each month.”

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The first title to be released in stores will be Country Hearts, a “cowboy next door” romance by USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen. Other titles to be released include Love on Location by Cassidy Carter, Love at the Shore by Teri Wilson, and many more.

“These new paperback titles from Hallmark Publishing are an exciting addition to our book department,” said Chris Nagelson, Vice President of Entertainment at Walmart. “We are always on the hunt for items that will resonate with our customers and I’m looking forward to seeing these in stores soon.”

Hallmark Publishing offers wholesome romances that focus on family, friendship, and community, in addition to intriguing mysteries and original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors.

ABOUT HALLMARK PUBLISHING

Launched in 2017, Crown Media Family Networks’ publishing division, Hallmark Publishing, recreates the rich storytelling from Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries’ beloved movies as eBooks, audiobooks, and paperbacks. From sparkling romances to intriguing mysteries, including original titles by USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors, Hallmark Publishing offers a whole new way for viewers to engage with Crown Media’s stories and characters. In addition, Hallmark Publishing will adapt existing books into new original movies. Hallmark Publishing’s books can be found on Walmart, Amazon, iTunes, Rakuten Kobo, and at retail and online stores.

* Click Here to shop Hallmark Publishing Books at Walmart *

* Click Here to shop Hallmark Publishing Books at Amazon *

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My Interview with Lori Copeland, author of Stranded in Paradise, a New Hallmark Channel Movie!

Writer
Lori Copeland

I am so thrilled to share with you all today my Interview with writer Lori Copeland, who has written over 100 books, including the novel Stranded in Paradise, which has become a Hallmark Channel movie starring James Denton and Vanessa Marcil!

“Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband Lance. They have three sons, three daughter-in-laws, and six wonderful grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.” (via Lori’s web-site)

I was over-joyed to have the opportunity to ask Lori a few questions about her book-turned-movie! Please see her interview (below) with me, for Stranded in Paradise!

Enjoy...

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Interview with writer,
Lori Copeland

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1. First of all, since the Hallmark Channel Movie Stranded in Paradise is based on your book, by the same name, would you share with us some of your other popular book titles?

Best known to my reading audience for my Brides of the West series, Faith Hope, June, Patience, Glory and Ruth. Writing now for Harvest House and have a new book just releasing, The Healer’s Touch.

2. Where do you find inspiration for your stories/characters? Does your faith play a role?

My faith always plays a huge roll in my work. I wrote for 15 years in the secular market and felt very much suffocated by what I did. It wasn’t the true me, or the feelings I have about living a “happy” life. When the door to the Christian Market opened in 1999, I sailed through it and wrote the Brides of the West series. I have now published over a hundred titles (that includes secular and Christian titles.)

3. What do you hope viewers will take away from watching your Hallmark Channel movie Stranded in Paradise?

Oh my. I WiSH they could (take) James Denton home with them! He’s such a cute guy and from my understanding a very strong Christian.

But my take-away is always, “God is good, all the time.” He has uplifted and blessed me so often that the movie felt like a huge God Pat. I had rewritten "Stranded in Paradise" for Women of Faith many years ago, and hadn’t thought about it in years, and then out of the blue, the movie.

Thank you, Lori... for taking the time to do this interview. You have quite a collection of lovely books and I'm delighted you were able to transition where your heart was leading... into the Christian book industry.

Thank you, followers... for taking the time to read this interview. I hope we will all look forward to seeing Lori Copeland's Movie: Stranded in Paradise, which Premieres Saturday, August 9, 2014 on the Hallmark Channel!

Stranded in Paradise starring James Denton and Vanessa Marcil

You can find Lori Copeland's books at Amazon.

Or, visit Lori's web-site, here.

*See my page on Stranded in Paradise for more Movie Details!


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*images via: http://www.loricopeland.com/ and Hallmark Crown Media Family Network.

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Books Turned into TV Series

As an avid reader, I have read some Debbie Macomber "Christmas Fiction" books, but none from the Cedar Cove Series. After reading many encouraging and positive reviews at Amazon, I'm thinking of checking them out. Have any of you, read them? I would love to hear (read) your thoughts! (please comment below!)

I thought I would list the books in order, with brief descriptions, by Debbie Macomber - for any you who might be interested in the series, as well.


Cedar Cove Book Series


Book #1
16 Lighthouse Road



Book Description:
Dear Listener, You don't know me, Olivia Lockhart, yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove, because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories - maybe even their secrets! I have to admit that my own secrets are pretty open. My marriage failed some years ago, and I have a rather...difficult relationship with my daughter, Justine. Then there's my mother, Charlotte, who has plenty of opinions and is always willing to share them.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #2
204 Rosewood Lane



Book Description:
Dear Listener, If you've been to Cedar Cove before, we've probably met. You can usually find me, Grace Sherman, either at home or at the public library, where I work. I've lived in this town all my life and raised two daughters here. But my husband and I - well, about six months ago, he disappeared. Just...disappeared. Where's Dan? Why did he go? Who's he with? Will I ever find out?

(Click here to read more...)


Book #3
311 Pelican Court



Book Description:
Dear Listener, One thing about Cedar Cove - people sure are interested in what other people are doing. Take me, Rosie Cox, for instance. Everybody in the town knows that my husband, Zach, and I recently got a divorce. Everybody also knows that Judge Olivia Lockhart decreed a pretty unusual custody arrangement. It won't be the kids moving between my place and Zach's. We're the ones who'll be going back and forth!

(Click here to read more...)


Book #4
44 Cranberry Point



Book Description:
Dear Listener,
I, Peggy Beldon, love living in Cedar Cove, but things haven't been the same since a man died in our B and B. Turns out his name was Max Russell, and Bob had known him briefly in Vietnam. We still don't have any idea why he came here and - most important of all - who killed him. Because it now appears that he was poisoned. I sure hope somebody figures it out soon!

(Click here to read more...)


Book #5
50 Harbor Street



Book Description:
Dear Listener,
Considering that I, Corrie McAfee, am married to Cedar Cove's private investigator, you might think I enjoy mysteries. But I don't - especially when they involve us! Roy and I have been receiving anonymous postcards and messages asking if we "regret the past". We don't know what they mean.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #6
6 Rainier Drive



Book Description:
Justine and Seth Gunderson are feeling the shock of the arson that destroyed their restaurant. They're eager to move on, but divided over which direction to take.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #7
74 Seaside Avenue



Book Description:
Meet blissfully happy newlyweds Bobby and Teri Polger. He's an international chess champion, she's a salon stylist, and both will soon be confronted by deadly threats from a vindictive Russian rival.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #8
8 Sandpiper Way



Book Description:
Dear Listener,
I, Emily Flemming, have something to confide in you. I think my husband, Dave, might be having an affair. I found an earring in his pocket, and it's not mine. I'm also worried because some jewelry was recently stolen from an old woman - and Dave used to visit her a lot. You see, he's a pastor. And a good man. I can't believe he's guilty of anything, but why won't he tell me where he's been when he comes home so late?

(Click here to read more...)


Book #9
92 Pacific Boulevard



Book Description:
Dear Listener:
I, Troy Davis, am not much of a letter-writer. As the sheriff here, I'm used to writing incident reports, not chatty letters. But my daughter, Megan -- who'll be making me a grandfather soon -- told me I had to do this. So here goes.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #10
1022 Evergreen Place



Book Description:
Dear Listener,
Guess what? I, Mary Jo Wyse, am falling in love! With Mack McAfee. My baby daughter, Noelle, and I have been living next door to Mack since the spring. I’m still a little wary about our relationship, because I haven’t always made good decisions when it comes to men.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #11
1105 Yakima Street



Book Description:
Dear Reader,
You’ve probably heard that my wife has left me. Rachel’s pregnant, and she says she can’t handle the stress in our household anymore. My 13-year-old daughter, Jolene, is jealous of her. Maybe it’s my fault. As a widower I, Bruce Peyton, spoiled her.

(Click here to read more...)


Book #12
1225 Christmas Tree Lane



Book Description:
The people of Cedar Cove know how to celebrate Christmas. Like Grace and Olivia and everyone else, Beth Morehouse expects this Christmas to be one of her best. Her small Christmas-tree farm is prospering, her daughters and her dogs are happy and well, and her new relationship with local vet Ted Reynolds is showing plenty of romantic promise. But...

(Click here to read more...)


More Cedar Cove Stories:
Christmas In Cedar Cove



Book Description:
First, drop in at 5-B Poppy Lane, where you’ll get a chance to visit with Helen Shelton; her granddaughter, Ruth; and Ruth’s husband, Paul. They’ll offer you a cup of mulled cider and the story of how they met – and they’ll share Helen’s breathtaking adventures during the Second World War.

Then drive out to Grace and Cliff Harding’s place. They have a small horse ranch not far from Cedar Cove. Mary Jo Wyse and her little girl, Noelle, will be there, too. Join them in reliving their memories of the Christmas Mary Jo came to Cedar Cove, pregnant and alone, and had her baby in the Hardings’ stable (well, actually the apartment above it). That’s the night firefighter Mack McAfee began to fall for Mary Jo and the idea of a family – with her.

Find out why every Christmas in Cedar Cove is special!

(Click here to read more...)


A little Extra:
Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook



Book Description:
Now, from Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook, you can relish in your own home the same superb meals found in Cedar Cove's households. Charlotte Rhodes, one of the series' most beloved characters, invites all fans of Cedar Cove, as well as anyone who enjoys classic home cooking, to join her in touring the town's kitchens as she shares more than 130 of her treasured family recipes. (And she's got plenty to tell you about the people of Cedar Cove, too!

(Click here to read more... )



Please let me know what you think of the Cedar Cove Book Series. Have you read some, all, or none? Are you interested or not interested? Also, for those who have read it - if you could rate a book, like a movie, would you say it was "G", "PG", or "PG-13"? Would you compare it to any other books or authors? Did you enjoy the series? Please share your thoughts by clicking on "Comments" or "Post a Comment" below.

Also, the Cedar Cove Book Series will be coming to the Hallmark Channel as a Weekly TV Drama Series. Are you excited to see these books come to TV?

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Hold on to Summer... Last Day of July!

The Summer has flown by... and now it is already the last day of July! Let's hold on to these precious warm days for as long as we can and enjoy them! If you are looking for something fun to do at the end of a hot day or some end of summer bargains... check out these fun ideas, books by the beach, and family movies below!





























Blessings on your Weekend and End of Summer!!!