LaVigne's Blog

Moving to a New Address soon!

Scott LaVigne — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:57:40 +0000

I will be moving my website from WordPress.com to http://www.lavignesblog.com please make a note of it. Thanks!

Mailbox Monday a bit delayed

Scott LaVigne — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 02:14:52 +0000

Well my dear friends, due to the amount of snow that our area received I am as late posting as my post was delayed. I have four new books this week plus a few digital ones that I will not list….

The Chinese Conspiracy by John Mariotti
The Quotable Chesterton by Kevin Belmonte
Starfire, the Mending book 1 by Stuart Vaughn Stockton
Deed So by Katharine A. Russell

Reviews to come as soon as I can consume them!! Guest Blogger SouthernFiber coming soon!

Mailbox Monday

Scott LaVigne — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:35:18 +0000

I will be reading and reviewing the following books soon, so keep checking back! I will even be doing a book giveaway by the end of this month.

The Books Are:

“All’s Fair In Love And Law (Men in Uniform; The Sullivan Boys)” by K.M. Daughters
“The Rhythm of Secrets” by Patti Lacy
“An Unlikely Blessing (Forever Hilltop)” by Judy Baer

I have several others that are in the mail bin as well that are as follows:

Another Hour to Kill and Another Stab at Life by Anita Higman
Into the Deep by Virginia Smith
Betrayal in the Badlands by Dana Mentink
Rose of the Adriatic and Jewel of the Adriatic by K.M. Daughters
Surrender the Heart by MaryLu Tyndall

Have any of you read these books? Would you be interested in being a guest blogger? If so, please email me. Thanks!

A New Year!!! Happy 2011…..

Scott LaVigne — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 02:44:22 +0000

Well, I sit here at the end of 2010 and the end of the first day of 2011. Let me just say that I hope the last few days of 2010 will be akin to the rest of this year! I have had a great time spending time with some of my favorite relatives. I am not blood kin to these relatives of which I speak, but they are as close as I can get! We spend time with each other like families did in decades past. I am glad that those are not forgotten! I will be posting a review soon about a new book by Judy Baer, titled “An Unlikely Blessing”. Until then!!

A New Year!!! Happy 2011…..

Scott LaVigne — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:41:36 +0000

This book from Elaine Landau is a very simple read. In, “Is
The Trumpet for You?” you can find out a little history of the
trumpet and who has played the brass horn over the years. The
information in this book will help the child who wants to know more
about the instrument and what types of music the trumpet the
instrument is featured. This book will help a young person decide
if the trumpet is the type of instrument that they may be
interested in picking up. I encourage anyone that has a thought or
interest toward picking up this perfect size brass instrument
towards taking a peak at this book. Just as my brother played the
trumpet for years in school after reading up on the instrument and
it piquing his interest; I am sure this book will do the trick. On
a scale of 1 to 10, I give this book an 8. The only thing that I
would add to this title would be a listening CD with a sample of
music featuring the trumpet.

This book was received free through netGalley on behalf of Lerner
Publications.

Title:		Is the Trumpet for You?

Publisher:		Lerner Publishing Group

Imprint:		Lerner Publications

Pub Date:		09/01/2010

ISBN:		9780761354222


Author:		Elaine Landau

Category:		NONFICTION - JUVENILE: Arts & Recreation: Arts: Music

Always True: God’s 5 promises when life is hard

Scott LaVigne — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:19:04 +0000

In his new book, “Always True; God’s 5 Promises When Life
is hard”, James MacDonald brings to readers yet another valuable
addition to their library. From touching family anecdotes to Bible
proven reasons to trust in the Lord, James MacDonald offers some
tips to help people remember God keeps His promises. We can truly
trust in the Word of God and James reminds us of that over and over
in his book, but he offers a reminder of just who God is and what
His promises mean. Through teaching the theology of promises we see
what His true intentions are. God holds us up; we do not hold Him
up. God created us and we have listened to so many other people for
so long that we forget that His love for us has no boundaries.
Through learning scripture and learning to apply it to every daily
situation we can be constantly reminded that He has given us
everything that we need. We need to remember that God has created
us and he does not make junk. I encourage anyone who needs a little
reminding of the promises made to people like you and me that God
is always there to read this book. My reviews are based on a scale
of 1 to 10. This book gets a 9. I received this
book as an Adobe Digital Edition free from netGalley.com on behalf
of Moody Press. Pub Date: 01/02/2011
ISBN: 9780802458698
Genre: Christian, Nonfiction,
Parenting & Families, Religion & Spirituality

Last year, Pastor James released When Life is Hard to
point you toward hope in the midst of trials. Now, Always True will
point you to God’s promises, which are always true.

Always True God’s 5 Promises When Life is Hard James
MacDonald Moody Publishers

Starting anew!!

Scott LaVigne — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 02:48:18 +0000

Well I suppose I should let everyone know that I am back into book reviewing. After taking a semester off to study, I am going to be reviewing books again. As I sit in front of a crackling fire listening to Christmas music with my wife, sitting in front of her glowing netbook and I in front of my glowing laptop it is indeed a restful time and a time of reflection. We sit and talk of books coming as late as today and what we will be reading about in the days to come. I actually talked with three authors just today and am very excited of the prospect of doing some romance reading. I know it is not typical for a straight Christian male to review romance novels, but I feel that I am just another person who can get joy out of a bit of fiction just like any woman. If I like them, I would be happy to pass them along to my wife as I am sure that we will be sharing the novels that we receive in the mail in the coming weeks. Please check back soon as I will have finished my first book by the weeks end. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. May the Love of our risen Saviour be present in your lives always!

The Movies and Memories Giveaway from Sarah Sundin!

Scott LaVigne — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:38:36 +0000

Sarah Sundin presents The Movies and Memories Giveaway in honor of book 2 in the Wings of Glory series. A Memory Between Us is available for purchase wherever fine books are sold. From the English countryside to the perilous skies over France, A Memory Between Us takes you on a journey through love, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

To celebrate Sarah is giving one lucky winner A Movie and Memory Prize Package! One grand prize winner will receive:

* Make-your-own-photo book from Mypublisher.com (Capture your own Memories)

* Netflix Subscription (New or Nostalgic Movies delivered right to your house)

* Starbucks gift card (To keep your engine revvin’)

*Gourmet chocolate (A favorite in the 1940’s and now)

* British specialty teas in carved wooden box (Timeless tradition)

* Miniature model of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber & C-47 cargo plane (Everyone needs a few toy planes)

*Big Band music CD (Break out your dancing shoes)

* WWII authentic poster playing cards (Cards – a perfect game for two)

* Keep Calm and Carry On (Uplifting sayings WWII, a boost for troubled times)
To enter simple click on the icons below (contest runs 9/27 – 10/17!)

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Sarah Sundin presents The Movies and Memories Giveaway in honor of book 2 in the Wings of Glory series. A Memory Between Us is available for purchase wherever fine books are sold. From the English countryside to the perilous skies over France, A Memory Between Us takes you on a journey through love, forgiveness, and sacrifice.

To celebrate Sarah is giving one lucky winner A Movie and Memory Prize Package! One grand prize winner will receive:

* Make-your-own-photo book from Mypublisher.com (Capture your own Memories)

* Netflix Subscription (New or Nostalgic Movies delivered right to your house)

* Starbucks gift card (To keep your engine revvin’)

*Gourmet chocolate (A favorite in the 1940’s and now)

* British specialty teas in carved wooden box (Timeless tradition)

* Miniature model of a B-17 Flying Fortress bomber & C-47 cargo plane (Everyone needs a few toy planes)

*Big Band music CD (Break out your dancing shoes)

* WWII authentic poster playing cards (Cards – a perfect game for two)

* Keep Calm and Carry On (Uplifting sayings WWII, a boost for troubled times)

To enter simple click on the icons below (contest runs 9/27 – 10/17!)

The Movies & Memories Contest ends 10/17

Scott LaVigne — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:29:38 +0000

Suzanne Woods Fisher is thrilled to announce the release of The Waiting, book two in The Lancaster Secrets Collection. In The Waiting Jorie finds herself caught be two loves and two lives in this compelling page turner about complex people living the simple life.

A must read!

Visit the blog tour and find out what the reviewers are saying!

Learn more about Suzanne and her books at www.suzannewoodsfisher.com!

The Waiting is the next stand alone story in The Lancaster Secrets Collection and follows in the footsteps of the best-selling, The Choice. The Waiting is in stores now and to celebrate Suzanne is hosting The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway.

One Grand Prize winner will receive a Kindle preloaded with Suzanne Woods Fisher titles and a Amazon.com gift certificate! The Prize Pack (valued at over $185.00) includes:

* A brand new KINDLE, Free 3G, 6″, Latest Generation

* The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher

* The Waiting by Suzanne Woods Fisher

* A $15 dollar Amazon.com Gift Certificate

To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form, then tell 5 or more friends about the contest. Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on October 28th at Suzanne’s Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party.

Join Suzanne for the Lancaster Secrets Book Club Party on October 28th! She’ll be announcing the winner of the The Waiting KINDLE Giveaway, hosting a book club discussion of The Waiting and The Choice, and giving away copies of both books and HEAPs of readerly prizes! Be sure to join us on Thursday, October 28th at 5:00 PM PST (6:00 MST, 7:00 CST & 8 EST) at Suzanne’s Author Page.

The Technology and Romance Giveaway!

Scott LaVigne — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:32:54 +0000

It’s a Giveaway Extravaganza! Kindle Giveaway, Facebook Party and Book Bomb – OH MY! Visit the Roaring 20′s with Julie Lessman in the Technology and Romance KINDLE Giveaway! Julie’s latest series has just ‘shimmied’ it’s way onto the scene with book 1 in The Winds of Change series, A Hope Undaunted!

A Hope Undaunted Facebook Party