Books Sale

Okay, so here's the deal. I have several shelves of books that I have accumulated over the years (many before I ever met the Blushing Bride). Some are even near and dear to my heart. At the same time our family is in need of some funds in a rather immediate fashion. A host of these books have been gathering dust on the shelves for more years than I care to admit. A mountain of them were even languishing in storage while we lived and worked overseas.

To make the two ends work together, I will be offering a great many titles for sale, but since it is a fundraising effort I can't let the books go for a song and dance. My pricing should be fair (but probably won't be competitive, again, the point is to get raise funds for our family need). My first blush out of the gate will be to list several of the authors whose work I have and will be parting with (some reluctantly). As time permits, I list individual titles--unless people are into just buying the author's work. Most titles will be first or second editions (book club editions will be priced considerably less), and many are signed (and/or inscribed) by the author.

To answer the main question--why not use e-bay or Amazon.com? Well, I am using those outlets for some general sales, but most of the titles I'm offering in this fashion would be more suited for personal contact from collectors and bibliophiles.

So, now to the authors included:

Steve Brewer (many early Bubba Mabry mysteries)
Bill Brooks (several western titles--these will go pretty cheap as most are paperback)
Sigmund Brouwer (I have many of his fiction titles for older readers, not too many children's titles)
Susan Rogers Cooper (many Milt Kolvak titles, several E.J. Pugh titles, and all of the Kimmie Kruse novels)
Bill Crider (I have almost all of his mystery titles, including Dan Rhodes, Carl Burns, Truman Smith, and Sally Goode)
Kinky Friedman (all but the last few of his mysteries)
James Grippando
John Grisham
Stewart Kaminsky (many of the Toby Peters titles--several of these are book club editions, but in excellent condition)
Lisa Scottoline
David J. Walker

I also have a number of short story collections to sell. Tune in often for more detail on the books that must go. If you like some of these authors ask for a particular title of theirs and I'll let you know if I have it.

I Know You're Getting Tired . . .

. . . but I've got books that need to be bought. I'm making it easier than ever. You can now purchase my first two stories at Amazon.com.

Something Special at Leonard's Inn retails for $7.00. You may purchase it for $6.00 (plus shipping) at Amazon.

Just a Simple Carpenter lists for $10.00 but is being sold for $8.00 (plus shipping).

Both books make excellent Christmas gifts. Buy one for yourself, one for your friend, and then link the purchase info (or this post) to all your friends so they can have a happy Christmas, too.

Internet Special

[Special complete, look for more Christmas Specials in a few days.]

Here is a special offer for all my readers--and their friends who wish to take advantage: 
Purchase my first two stories for significant savings.

Only $2.99 for Something Special at Leonard's Inn (Published by Loom & Wheel, 1999).


Or only $4.49 for Just a Simple Carpenter (Published by Loom & Wheel, 2000).

(Shipping & Handling charges of $2.00 for the first book plus $.50 per title for each book after that.)


For even more savings, buy both together for $6.00 (plus shipping and handling) This is the perfect idea for your Christmas gift-giving plans.


Requests for autographed and/or inscribed copies will be honored. Please contact me via e-mail with your name, US mailing address, and quantity request for -- Something Special; Simple Carpenter; or "Gift Package."


Currently I can accept personal checks or PayPal payment only.

For purchases of $20.00 or more, Loom & Wheel will waive the shipping and handling charges.

Ah-Ah-Ah-Choooo!

I've joined BookSneeze, an on-line review consortium. (see widget at the side) Now I'll just see when they've got another ministry-related book for me to review. You will know if I've received the book from BookSneeze if you see a mention in the review disclaimer line.

Order Yours Today

You have been waiting with bated breath, counting the seconds, and now the time is here! A Time for Miracles is available for purchase from the Loom & Wheel online store at Lulu.com.

As with my original novelettes (Something Special at Leonard's Inn and Just a Simple Carpenter) I've fictionalized the story of a biblical character -- in this case John the Baptist -- hoping to expose more people to the Gospel message. Reuben, the narrator, tells of all the miracles that he witnesses surrounding the birth and life of John the Baptist. Ultimately, Reuben is introduced to the real miracle, Jesus Christ.

I've released this story in time for you to order plenty of copies for your friends and family at Christmas.

Publish-on-demand (POD) orders for the book with the traditional cover art by Jane Potter can be made @ Loom & Wheel [ISBN 978-09677668-7-4]

Those interested in the "black" cover can order (POD) from Wordclay.com (production may be slightly delayed because of WordClay's readiness to print). [ISBN X-00000039706]

Coming Soon from Loom & Wheel

Start marking your calendars. Loom & Wheel will be releasing a new Christmas-esque story in October. The new story is actually a retelling of the story of John the Baptist. Like my other biblical fiction it is short (about 60 pages) and should be a fairly quick read. The release date was picked to make it a good Christmas gift idea. Start saving your pennies now.

Another Chance for Free Books

If you like free books, here's another chance at getting some. This drawing will have three prizes for the month of September:

1. First prize, is all six books in this series.
2. Second prize, is any three of the books.
3. Third prize, the person drawn can choose one of the books.

The books are from a Reform point of view. I don't fully espouse this theology, but I like to read widely. If you are Reformed in your theology, or just want more commentaries for your library, click on the button below (or at the left) and you will be taken to the site to sign up for the drawing.

[HT: Our friends at Pastor Bookshelf]