Dawn Crandall

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About Dawn Crandall
Dawn Crandall's debut Gilded Age Victorian romance, "The Hesitant Heiress," was a 2015 ACFW Carol award finalist in the debut category and received the 2015 Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the 2015 Write Touch Reader's Choice Award and the 2015 Romancing the Novel Reader's Choice Award. Her follow-up novel, "The Bound Heart," received the 2016 Laurel Award from Clash of the Titles. Dawn earned a BA in Christian Education from Taylor University. She's been balancing books and babies lately as her two sons were both born as the four books of her Everstone Chronicles series were being released from Whitaker House from 2014 to 2016. Dawn lives with her husband and two young sons on a hobby farm in her hometown in northeast Indiana.
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Blog postI had a reader message me lately asking when I would have more books out, and it made me realize how quiet I’ve been about WHY over here on my author page. So I’m going to post here what I posted to her as my reply... because I do feel bad often about how disengaged I’ve become about my books and author life. It’s just become so complicated.
So... this is where I’m at: I cannot wait for the day I will be writing again! But I do have my hands full—not only with the little ones, but I’ve als7 months ago Read more -
Blog postMerry Christmas, everyone! On this day last year I decided that submitting proposals, and basically writing (finishing a book), was something that I needed to give over to God. It was a hard choice to stop, but within the same years my books were published by Whitaker House, I had two little boys. Two little babies I had prayed years for, but they hadn’t come. Until I started to focus on writing my books. But last year I came to a place where I needed to choose—my author life or my mom life. My1 year ago Read more
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Blog postThe first book I read by up-and-coming author Mimi Matthews was The Matrimonial Agreement... which I bought upon a recommendation and then absolutely loved... but never did review here. Because I have a five year old and a three year old who basically run circles around me. It’s not that I’m not reading (and writing), but there just isn’t much time to do much else concerning books. Ever.
Did I mention I’m now just getting into homeschooling too? Yeah, my brain is pretty much on anoth2 years ago Read more -
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ABOUT THE BOOKTitle: Enchanting Nicholette
Series: The Everstone Chronicles #5
Author: Dawn Crandall
Publisher: Whitaker House
Release Date: October 9, 2018
Genre: Historical RomanceIn this captivating novella by Dawn Crandall, Nicholette Everstone is already a widow at the age of twenty-two: her husband was murdered on their wedding day. She has just returned to Boston after two years2 years ago Read more -
Blog postI’m the featured author on the Fiction Finder ACFW website right now! Whether you’re already a fan of The Everstone Chronicles, or you haven’t read them yet, I think you’ll really enjoy this very well written article about my writing journey! ❤️https://www.fictionfinder.com/…/interview_with_dawn_crandallIt's so completely appropriate that this article went live on the 24th anniversary of the day I decided to give my life to GOD.
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Blog post(1) Winner will win:A print copy of Enchanting Nicholette (176 pages)A library card zipper bagTwo pairs of Jane Austen socksTwo hand poured candlesA historically accurate soap from Austen’s timeA Jane Austen set of playing cardsA set of Jane Austen notecards6 magnets with Jane Austen quotesCome on by at http://bit.ly/EnchantingNicholette to enter!
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In this captivating novella by Dawn Crandall, Nicholette Everstone is already a widow at the age2 years ago Read more -
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Blog postGIVEAWAY! ❤️📕📙📔📗📘📓❤️
The other day was the 4 year anniversary mark for the release of my debut novel, The Hesitant Heiress! So I’m having a giveaway! Comment on my Facebook Post telling me the book you’re reading right now and then also tag a friend—AND IF YOU WIN, both you and your friend will win these items!
- Pride & Prejudice cover journal (I use these a lot when I’m brainstorming and plotting my books!)
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Blog postEnter for a chance to win a prize pack inspired by my short novel, Enchanting Nicholette, in the Timeless Love Collection!
~ an autographed copy of The Hesitant Heiress (#1 of The Everstone Chronicles)~ an autographed copy of The Bound Heart (#2 of The Everstone Chronicles)~ a cute mug perfect for sipping tea~ a 6 pack of (very yummy!) "Republic of Tea" Ginger Peach Tea~ a Bible verse coloring book~ a set of color pencils
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Blog postMy newest novella, Enchanting Nicholette, is a historical romance written from First Person Point of View, like all of my other books. It is part of The Everstone Chronicles Series, but is also a stand-alone story. And not really that short, compared to most novellas... it's sitting pretty at 50,000 words, so it's more like a shorter novel. :)
It hits bookstores October 9, 2018!
And not only do I have the cover for you here, but so much more!
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Blog postHere are a few more sneak peaks at the beautiful graphics on the seven separate novella covers before tomorrow when we reveal the full covers! Pre-orders for the novella collection begin Wednesday!
99 cents for seven full novellas!
Here's the link to the collection on Goodreads for now. It won't be on Amazon until Wednesday!
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Blog postEnjoy seven romances through the ages in this Timeless Love limited time ebook novella collection. An open invitation to fall in love with the writing styles of a few new-to-you multi-published authors of your favorite Christian romance eras.
Here is the blurb for Enchanting Nicholette!
Don't forgot to scroll down to the bottom of the page to see more sneak peaks of the seven BEAUTIFUL covers--this time looking at the titles!
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Blog postThe Timeless Love novella collection will be up for pre-order this week! It's seven good length novellas (mine is 50K words/90K is regular book length) from some pretty awesome authors--and it's only 99CENTS! All royalties from the sale of the novella collection will be donated straight to LiveStrong.
Enchanting Nicholette, the novella I've included in this collection is technically part of The Everstone Chronicles Series, but also completely read3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI had the honor of endorsing Carolyn Miller’s fourth book, Winning Miss Winthrop, and now the joy of having the book in my hands with my name and endorsement right there on the back! And what I said is very true! “Fans of Christian Regency romances by Sarah Ladd, Sarah Eden and Michelle Griep will adore Carolyn Miller’s books!” ❤️
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Blog postEnchanting NicholetteAn Everstone Chronicles Novella
Enchanting Nicholette will soon be available in this limited time ebook collection. Preorders start near the end of March, the release date will be June 20, 2018. The 99cent collection will only be available until the first week of July, and then will be "unpublished" from sell sites.
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All of the novellas and short stories in the collection will be published3 years ago Read more -
Blog postSome stories are evergreen, their themes and lessons standing the test of time and connecting with readers generation after generation. Reconnect with Catherine Marshall's beloved Christy as it celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new edition! As nineteen-year-old teacher Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home of Cutter Gap, some see her-and her one-room school-as a threat to their way of life. Her faith is challenged and her heart is torn between two strong men with conflicting3 years ago Read more
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Blog post“A woman overwhelmed”—is this a phrase you can relate to? If you answered yes, you need to read Hayley DiMarco’s new book, A Woman Overwhelmed. The best-selling author shares biblical insights and personal stories to offer a glimpse at the comedy of an overwhelmed life while encouraging us to discover the depths and heights of God’s love and power. Choose to bask in the abundance of the Father instead of the abundance of life as his unfathomable depths can surely replace our fatho3 years ago Read more
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Blog postFirst of all, and probably because I'm a published author and pay attention to more publisher related things, I knew from almost the day I heard about this book that it was written for a secular publisher. That said, I still looked forward to reading it because I love Julie Klassen's writing. She's always been one to write her historical romances involving a little more of the messiness of life, so I went into reading Lady Maybe fully expecting much of the same, but perhaps on a different3 years ago Read more
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Blog postIf you happen live around central Indiana, I'll be at the Barnes & Noble in Greenwood, Indiana (just south of Indy) this Saturday with a few friends of mine! There will be a Question & Answer time as well as time for us to sign books! Check out this Facebook Event Page for more info! Hope to see you there!4 years ago Read more
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For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle - especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard.For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doe4 years ago Read more -
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What makes a marriage beautiful? Honesty? Compatibility? Physical and emotional intimacy?
All of these are important, but there's one component that determines the quality and longevity of a marriage more than anything else: a willingness to grow.Because a wedding joins together two imperfect people, all couples experience disappointment, conflict, and pain. How husbands and wives respond to these challenges determines the kind of pe4 years ago Read more -
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Blog postI haven't been on my blog much since October 4th. Not only did my latest novel, The Cautious Maiden, release that day, but my laptop also died... taking everything on it to the grave. I did have a lot of my future book ideas and details saved in DropBox, but I did lose a lot of photos.
All this a week and a half after my husband and I moved our little family to a fixer upper--my old brick house.
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Total Family Makeover: 8 Practical Steps to Making Disciples at Home (Abingdon, September 2016)
Train children in the way they should go; when they grow old, they won’t depart from it. —Proverbs 22:6
God calls us as parents to be key disciple-makers in our children’s lives, but if we’re honest, some days it’s a battle just to get them dressed and ready for school on time. How can you mold their hearts when somet4 years ago Read more
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The Everstone Chronicles Series Book 3
For her own protection following the murder of her brother Will, hotel heiress Estella Everstone assumes the alias of Elle Stoneburner and takes a job as companion to an elderly widow. Never did she imagine that her position would lead her back to her beloved Everston, a picturesque resort property tucked away in the rugged mountains of Maine. Living below her station in a guise of anonymity has its struggles, but her spirits are buoyed by a newfound friendship with the hotel manager, Dexter Blakeley. And his distaste for the spoiled socialites who frequent his hotel causes her to take a close look at her own priorities and past lifestyle. When Estella finds herself in need of help, Dexter comes to the rescue with an offer of employment she can't refuse. As the two interact and open up to each other, Estella feels a growing attraction to Dexter; and increasing discomfort over concealing her identity. Yet, in spite of the false pretense she's putting forth, she's never felt freer to be herself than in his presence. But will he still love her when he learns the truth about who she is?
For her own protection following the murder of her brother Will, hotel heiress Estella Everstone assumes the alias of Elle Stoneburner and takes a job as companion to an elderly widow. Never did she imagine that her position would lead her back to her beloved Everston, a picturesque resort property tucked away in the rugged mountains of Maine. Living below her station in a guise of anonymity has its struggles, but her spirits are buoyed by a newfound friendship with the hotel manager, Dexter Blakeley. And his distaste for the spoiled socialites who frequent his hotel causes her to take a close look at her own priorities and past lifestyle. When Estella finds herself in need of help, Dexter comes to the rescue with an offer of employment she can't refuse. As the two interact and open up to each other, Estella feels a growing attraction to Dexter; and increasing discomfort over concealing her identity. Yet, in spite of the false pretense she's putting forth, she's never felt freer to be herself than in his presence. But will he still love her when he learns the truth about who she is?
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Violet Hawthorne is beyond mortified when her brother Ezra turns their deceased parents' New England country inn into a brothel to accommodate the nearby lumberjacks—but when Violet's own reputation is compromised, the inn becomes the least of her worries.
In an effort to salvage her good name, Violet is forced into an engagement with a taciturn acquaintance—Vance Everstone.
As she prepares for a society wedding, Violet learns that her brother had staked her hand in marriage in a heated poker game with the unsavory Rowen Steele, and Ezra had lost. Now Rowen is determined to cash in on his IOU.
With danger stalking her and a new fiancé who hides both his emotion and his past, Violet must decide who to trust—and who to leave behind.
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Book #1 of The Everstone ChroniclesInspirational Historical Romance from first person point of view.
2015 American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Carol Award Finalist for debut novel
After being unjustly expelled from the Boston Conservatory of Music, Amaryllis Brigham sees her dreams of founding a music academy in her hometown of Seattle, Washington, disappearing before her very eyes. Now, the only way to achieve her goal comes with high stakes for someone set on avoiding men as much as possible: Marry within the year to inherit the immense fortune of her estranged grandmother. Amaryllis reluctantly moves in to her aunt's Boston home and rubs shoulders with fashionable society. Despite her own misgivings, she soon finds herself quickly falling in love with the most unlikely of men--Nathan Everstone, the envy of every eligible female, whose father has haunted her dreams for the decade following her mother's tragic death. However, Nathan turns out to be much more than he seems...and everything she never knew she wanted. But just as everything Amaryllis has recently hoped for comes to fruition, it all falls apart when she finds that the real culprit who has been managing her life isn't who she thought at all.
2015 American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Carol Award Finalist for debut novel
After being unjustly expelled from the Boston Conservatory of Music, Amaryllis Brigham sees her dreams of founding a music academy in her hometown of Seattle, Washington, disappearing before her very eyes. Now, the only way to achieve her goal comes with high stakes for someone set on avoiding men as much as possible: Marry within the year to inherit the immense fortune of her estranged grandmother. Amaryllis reluctantly moves in to her aunt's Boston home and rubs shoulders with fashionable society. Despite her own misgivings, she soon finds herself quickly falling in love with the most unlikely of men--Nathan Everstone, the envy of every eligible female, whose father has haunted her dreams for the decade following her mother's tragic death. However, Nathan turns out to be much more than he seems...and everything she never knew she wanted. But just as everything Amaryllis has recently hoped for comes to fruition, it all falls apart when she finds that the real culprit who has been managing her life isn't who she thought at all.
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One accidental kiss from Lawry Hampton. That was all it took to throw Meredyth Summercourt's world upside-down. Determined to marry the ever-elusive Vance Everstone, she simply doesn't have the time or the desire to fall for her best friend. But with Vance out of the country, and with Lawry at her side nearly every day, teaching her what the world is like through the eyes of a little orphan girl named Wynn--Meredyth can't deny that what's holding her to Vance is nothing more than a desire to redeem herself from her past. Will she marry Vance once he returns from Europe? Or will she be strong enough to break free from the tangled web she's convinced she deserves, and accept that God's plan for her life includes redemption...and, quite possibly, Lawry Hampton?
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From Book 1: Book #1 of The Everstone ChroniclesInspirational Historical Romance from first person point of view.
2015 American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Carol Award Finalist for debut novel
After being unjustly expelled from the Boston Conservatory of Music, Amaryllis Brigham sees her dreams of founding a music academy in her hometown of Seattle, Washington, disappearing before her very eyes. Now, the only way to achieve her goal comes with high stakes for someone set on avoiding men as much as possible: Marry within the year to inherit the immense fortune of her estranged grandmother. Amaryllis reluctantly moves in to her aunt's Boston home and rubs shoulders with fashionable society. Despite her own misgivings, she soon finds herself quickly falling in love with the most unlikely of men--Nathan Everstone, the envy of every eligible female, whose father has haunted her dreams for the decade following her mother's tragic death. However, Nathan turns out to be much more than he seems...and everything she never knew she wanted. But just as everything Amaryllis has recently hoped for comes to fruition, it all falls apart when she finds that the real culprit who has been managing her life isn't who she thought at all.
2015 American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) Carol Award Finalist for debut novel
After being unjustly expelled from the Boston Conservatory of Music, Amaryllis Brigham sees her dreams of founding a music academy in her hometown of Seattle, Washington, disappearing before her very eyes. Now, the only way to achieve her goal comes with high stakes for someone set on avoiding men as much as possible: Marry within the year to inherit the immense fortune of her estranged grandmother. Amaryllis reluctantly moves in to her aunt's Boston home and rubs shoulders with fashionable society. Despite her own misgivings, she soon finds herself quickly falling in love with the most unlikely of men--Nathan Everstone, the envy of every eligible female, whose father has haunted her dreams for the decade following her mother's tragic death. However, Nathan turns out to be much more than he seems...and everything she never knew she wanted. But just as everything Amaryllis has recently hoped for comes to fruition, it all falls apart when she finds that the real culprit who has been managing her life isn't who she thought at all.
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