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Praise is coming in for More Than We Remember!
“The lives of three women living in the small town of West Crow, Ore., intersect in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in this delicately crafted tale from Nelson . . . Readers will find the characters’ struggles–parenting teenagers, dealing with substance abuse, and chronic medical conditions, among them– are rendered realistically, and their faith is subtle but provides an unshakable foundation. This is an excellent tale of how community and faith help people through difficult times.”–Publishers Weekly starred review
“Nelson gives each woman a strong voice as they deal with a myriad of problems. Readers who are looking for faith-based women’s fiction will be quickly drawn into this powerful novel that is, in turns, both heartbreaking and uplifting.”–Booklist starred review
Praise for More Than We Remember
“A beautiful page-turner full of depth and hope. A reminder that faith and friendship can see us through even the most impossible situations. Don’t miss this gift of a story.”
—Catherine West, award-winning authorPraise for If We Make It Home A Library Journal Best Book of 2017 and a 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year
“Nelson’s fiction debut is a tension-filled tour de force of sus- pense and human emotions. Fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild and Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild will love this.”
—Library Journal“If you love discovering new authors with lyrical, literary voices, then you’re in for a treat. If you like those voices to also deliver a powerful, engaging story with true emotional depth, then you’re in for a feast. Highly recommended.”
—James L. Rubart, bestselling author of Pages of Her Life“I turned the final page of If We Make It Home with a sigh of satisfaction. Christina Suzann Nelson is a writer to watch! The adventure these three friends found themselves on had me wide-eyed and holding my breath, but their inner journeys were even more breathtaking. High stakes for each of the characters, yes, but a payoff that is so worthwhile.”
—Deborah Raney, author of Chasing Dreams“If We Make It Home is a powerfully well-written novel layered with complex characters, witty dialogue, and superbly plotted collision courses of divine destiny. . . . [It] moved me with its gut-wrenching honesty and profound wisdom. . . . Christina Nelson has created an absolute must-read masterpiece.”
—Camille Eide, award-winning author of Wings Like a DovePraise for Swimming in the Deep End
“An exceptional read and one that will live with me long after I close the book.”
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Seeking Street Team Members!
If you’re here on my website, I assume you have at least a tiny interest in my books. Maybe you’ve read one or two. Hopefully you’re excited about my next release.
I’d like to invite you to join my street team. There’s no obligation, but it’s on this page that I share promotions you can get out to your friends and family. This is also where the launch team for More Than We Remember will be taken from. Those readers will receive a free book and other bookish swag. So, what are you waiting for. Come join us! 🙂
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Swimming Came In First!
Unlike Izzy at the beginning of the story, Swimming in the Deep End won the race, bringing home the OCW Cascade Award for contemporary fiction!
To say this shocked me is just not enough. While the award itself is a huge honor, being a finalist with Carrie Stuart Parks and Jane Rubietta was a thrill.
One of my favorite things about the Cascade Awards are the way they are announced. Instead of just reading the name of the winner, one of the hosts (Jim Rubart), reads the first line, then the title and author.
Of all my books, I know the beginning of Swimming the best, but even as I was walking toward the stage I found myself wondering if Carrie Stuart Parks had a similar first line. That’s silly for so many reasons, only one of which is that I’ve read all of her books an obviously would have noticed if one of them started out like one of mine. UGH!
The air in the spectator area of Brownsburg High’s swimming pool is nothing short of heavy, but there’s a safety in the thickness. An illusion in the midst of the humidity lulls me into a belief that my daughter is safe, protected from the evil of the world. Maybe that’s why I push her to compete. Maybe that’s why I can breathe in the moisture-rich environment other mothers dread. ~Swimming in the Deep End
Anyway, thank you OCW. This organization has supported and encouraged me for years. They’ve honored me and allowed me to serve on staff. They teach me and challenge me. I’m forever grateful.
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More Than We Remember – Cover Reveal
Cover Reveal!
One night changes everything for three women. . . .
When Addison Killbourn’s husband is involved in a car accident that leaves a woman dead, her perfectly constructed life crumbles apart. With her husband’s memory of that night gone and the revelation of a potentially life-altering secret, Addison has to reevaluate all she thought she knew.
Emilia Cruz is a deputy bearing a heavy burden far beyond the weight of her job. Her husband is no longer the man she married, and Emilia’s determined to prevent others from facing the same hardship. When she’s called to the scene of an accident pointing to everything she’s fighting against, she’s determined to see justice for those wronged.
Brianne Demanno is hiding from reality. She was thriving as a counselor, but when tragedy struck a beloved client, she lost faith in herself and her purpose. When her neighbors, the Killbourns, are thrown into crisis, Brianne’s solitary life is disrupted and she finds herself needed in a way she hasn’t been in a while.
As the lives of these women intersect, they can no longer dwell in the memory of who they’ve been. Can they rise from the wreck of the worst moments of their lives to become who they were meant to be?
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