Monday, January 20, 2014

Special Guest Mona Hodgson

The Quilted Heart

Mona Hodgson has taken the lives of three women and woven them together in the aftermath of the Civil War. Each one has a unique story, yet they blend in such a way that the reader is drawn into one seamless unfolding of events which change the direction of each of their lives by the most unlikely of men for their situation. With distinct personalities that resonate on the page, Mona gives the reader stories of courage and stamina that will capture the heart and keep the pages turning. 

Like a beautiful patchwork quilt, the three novellas in The Quilted Heart tell stories of lives stitched together with love and God’s unending grace. 
 
Once a week, Elsa Brantenberg hosts the Saint Charles Quilting Circle at her farmhouse on the outskirts of the riverside town of St. Charles, Missouri. The ladies who gather there have all experienced heartache related to the intense hardships of the Civil War, and together, they are facing their painful circumstances with friendship and prayer. Can the tattered pieces of their hearts be stitched together by God’s grace? 

Maren, Emilie, and Caroline each have a different story, but put together, they become a patchwork of love and courage.


As an added bonus:
Please save the date for a Book Release Party on Facebook, Friday, January 24th! You'll find her in the Notes Section on her "Mona Hodgson Author Page" from 4 pm to 6 pm (Mountain Time). To calculate what time this is for you, click here: http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com. Mona will answer questions, give away prizes, and share photos and behind-the-scenes stories about the three novellas included in The Quilted Heart omnibus, set in Saint Charles, Missouri.
Leave a comment today for a chance at chance at winning a copy of this book then come back tomorrow for an interview with one of the characters from the collection.
Follow the blog for an extra entry into the drawing. Please remember to leave your email address so you may be contacted if your name is selected.

22 comments:

Mona Hodgson said...

Martha, thank you so much for sharing in the celebration of THE QUILTED HEART with me. I appreciate the endorsement and the opportunity to connect with your followers. Blessings! Mona

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Sally Shupe said...

I love Mona's books and would love to win a copy of this one! I am also a follower of this blog. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
tscmshupe [at]pemtel [dot] net

Unknown said...

Martha, Thank you for post about Mona and The Quilted Hearts Book. I love the concept of this book not just the story line but how the characters lives are carried through each story. It looks to be a very inspiring book and I can't wait to read it!
mcnuttjem0(at)gmail(dot)co
I follow your blog and sub

Amy C said...

Thanks, Martha, for the post about Mona and her wonderful book!
campbellamyd at gmail dot com

Amy C said...

I'm one of your old time followers.
:)
campbellamyd at gmail dot com

Martha W. Rogers said...

Glad to have you aboard, Sally and Amy. This is a great book by Mona and a great idea to have three novellas in one book that read like one continuous novel.

Mona Hodgson said...

Hi, Sally, Jackie, Amy, and Martha! So fun to connect with you here. I really appreciate your interest in The Quilted Heart. Blessings!

Unknown said...

i sure do love Monas books i would be so happy to win this one, i also follow
shirley B jcisforme@aol.com

treasurygirl said...

I love Mona's book also and would love to win this book; such a wonderful idea to have 3 books in 1...it makes it so much easier to read a series. Thank you!

rjackson7@att.net

karenk said...

a wonderful posting, ladies...thank you for the opportunity to read this wonderful collection.

karenk
kmkuka at yahoo dot com

susanlulu said...

I follow your blog and would love to win a copy of this book! I love books like this!!!
susanlulu@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

These novellas look very good. I usually love your books.

Unknown said...

I would love to win. I also follow your blot.
momndad243@Yahoo.com

Melanie Backus said...

Mona is a wonderful author and I would absolutely love to win her book. Thank you for the giveaway.

mauback55 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I am new to your writings, but love the way they captured my heart so quickly! cfernstaedt@gmail.com

Anonymous said...


Hello Martha. I commented on one of these posts but don't see it. May have just been put on yet. Didn't want to lose a chance to win MOna's book tho so will comment again. I am a follower of yours. Thanks!
I think I would have found this trip a very big deal and wonder if I would have been strong enough for all that I would have had to endure. I've never been a very strong person and think I would need to be to make this journey. I would love to win Mona's book. I am a follower of yours.
Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

Jan H said...

I enjoyed this interview and getting to know Garrett. I have to say I would not have been one of the adventurous ones to head West to unknown territory. When I was in high school I wanted to leave home so bad that I couldn't stand it. However, I never had enough money to leave home. I am not sure that if I had 1,000.00 in the bank that it would have been enough. I would have figured out how long that would last and then what. My little sister ran away from home with a friend. They had 27 cents between them and the clothes on their back. They were gone for 6 weeks. fishingjan[at]aol[dot]com

Jan H said...

Martha, Thank you for hosting this interview and giveaway.I am now following your blog. I like learning something new with each one of these interviews. It is definitely helping to build excitement for the Release party on the 24th. fishingjan[at]aol[dot]com

Mona Hodgson said...

So good to see you all here. Thank you for joining us, and thank you for your interest in The Quilted Heart. I wish everyone could win a copy. Blessings to you! Mona

Mona Hodgson said...

So good to see you all here. Thank you for joining us, and thank you for your interest in The Quilted Heart. I wish everyone could win a copy. Blessings to you! Mona

Karla Hanns said...

This book sounds wonderful!! Started following this blog! Great posting!
Karla