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Interact with Sharlene MacLaren
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Last On: Nov 21, 2009 - 8:45 PM
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49,863
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Member Since:
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May 4, 2007
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Location:
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Spring Lake, MI
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ShoutLife Address:
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shoutlife.com/sharlenemaclaren
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Website:
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http://www.sharlenemaclaren.com
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Genre:
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Historical
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Primary Publishers:
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Whitaker House
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Influences:
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LaVyrle Spencer
Robin Lee Hatcher
Debbie Macomber
Francine Rivers
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Similar To:
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Tracie Peterson
Karen Kingsbury
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I absolutely love spending time with my dear,
sweet hubby of 33 years,
and my daughters,
their hubbies,
and my THREE sweet grandbabies (Dylan,
born 3/21/06,
Gavin,
born 3/3/08,
and Alexis,
born 7/1/08).
Our lives are full to overflowing.
I love to read,
write,
sing,
hang out with friends,
go to movies,
eat at cool restaurants,
SHOP-TIL-I-DROP,
and laugh at the foolish things I do.
It goes without saying that I love my Lord,
and I just get a charge out of watching the wonderful ways He works in my life.
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ABBIE ANN (2010)
THIRD in The Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Abbie Ann Kane, the youngest of Jacob Kane's three daughters, is a busy woman. Between running the Whatnot, the family's general store, being active in the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and assisting the elderly citizens of Sandy Shores, Michigan, she has little time for frivolous matters. And those include matters of the heart. When the recently divorced Noah Carson comes to town with son Toby in tow to pursue a shipbuilding business, Abbie Ann tries to keep her distance, but as is often the case, God has other plans.
COMING IN APRIL 2010! NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
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(2009)
I am excited to announce the availability of this product in Spanish format.
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En Medio De La Tormenta (SPANISH Edition of Through Every Storm) (2009)
I am excited to announce the availability of this product in SPANISH format.
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Hannah Grace (2009)
FIRST in the Daughters of Jacob Kane Series!
Hannah Grace Kane, oldest of the Daughters of Jacob Kane, finds pleasure in helping run the family's general store in this quaint, tourist-ridden, 1903 West Michigan town known as Sandy Shores. Situated on the beautiful banks of Lake Michigan, the town will serve as backdrop for adventure, murder, mystery, suspense, and romance.
Don't miss this first in a series of three stories highlighting the lovely Kane sisters, all uniquely different, yet bonded together by family, love, and an earnest faith in God.
AVAILABLE NOW!
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MAGGIE ROSE (2009)
SECOND in the Daughters of Jacob Kane series.
The year is 1904, and twenty-year-old Maggie Rose, the middle of Jacob Kane's three daughters, is determined to leave the comfort and security of the resort town in which she's always lived, Sandy Shores, Michigan, to carry out what she can only describe as a direct call from God. A lover of children, she develops a zealous passion for the homeless waifs wandering the dirt-trodden streets of New York City when an orphanage missionary visits her church to describe the utter destitution there and the orphanage's frantic search for financial donors and workers. Convincing her father to bless her newfound calling proves a challenge, but in time, he recognizes it as genuine and slowly unties his parental strings. Thus, begins her journey into unknown territory full of adventure, heartache, danger, and unexpected romance.
YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!
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Courting Emma (2008)
AVAILABLE NOW!
THIRD IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Twenty-eight-year old Emma Browning has experienced a good deal of life in her young age. Sole owner of Emma's Boardinghouse, she is "mother" to an array of beefy, unkempt, often rowdy characters. Though many men would like to get to know the steely, hard-edged, yet surprisingly lovely, proprietress, none has truly succeeded. That is, not until the town's new pastor, Jonathan Atkins, takes up residence in the boardinghouse, affecting not only her with his devout faith and strong convictions, but her clientele as well. Emma clings desperately to her stubborn ways, refusing to acknowledge God's love--until all of Little Hickman witnesses a real-life miracle! Only then will Emma begin to experience God's power at work.
Available in stores March 2008
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Long Journey Home (2008)
A Stand-Alone Contemporary Novel
AVAILABLE NOW
After divorcing her abusive husband, single mother, Callie May, is still nursing the scars of a painful past. The last thing she needs in her life is another man, so she's less than thrilled when a handsome but brooding stranger moves into the apartment across the hall.
Dan Mattson may be attractive, but his circumstances certainly aren't; a former pastor, he abandoned his flock in Michigan and fled to the Chicago suburbs after the death of his beloved wife and baby daughter in a tragic automobile accident. Embittered by his loss, Dan turns his back on God.
Callie mistrusts men, and the angry Dan often gives her good reason. Both are weighed down by the scars and disappointment in their pasts. When Callie's ex-husband shows up to wreak more havoc in her life, Dan finds himself coming to her defense, and facing his own demons in the process. Will Dan and Callie be able to get past their baggage and give love another chance? Can they come to see life's tragedies as part of God's perfect plan? And most important, will they allow the power of God to change their hearts and mend their hurts?
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Loving Liza Jane (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
FIRST IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES!
When Liza Jane Merriwether rides into the town of Little Hickman Creek, Kentucky, her first thought is, "Oh, Lord, what have I done?" Kentucky is much different from her native Boston. But the town's new schoolteacher isn't easily discouraged, so she determines to roll up her sleeves and dig in with all her might. Soon she is beloved by all, including Benjamin Broughton, the handsome English widower with two young children, one of which is Liza's student. Despite the growing attraction between them, though, Liza shies away. After all, her contract clearly states that any contact with the opposite gender will result in immediate termination of her position. What's a girl to do? Will she soon discover that with God, all things are possible?
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Sarah, My Beloved (2007)
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SECOND IN THE LITTLE HICKMAN CREEK SERIES
Sarah Woodward has come to Kentucky as a mail-order bride, only to learn upon her arrival that "her groom" is betrothed to another! Does God have a back-up plan? She feels certain He led her for a reason, so with her usual stubborn determination, resolves to stay put until she discovers that reason. Rocky Callahan, an embittered widower has recently been saddled with the responsibility of his young niece and nephew and is desperate for help. Upon meeting the fiery Sarah Woodward, he proposes the answer to both their problems--a marriage in name only. Can Rocky let go of the pain of his past and trust God with his future? As for the marriage "in name only"--will it hold up, or does God have other ideas? Available in stores October 2007
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Through Every Storm (2007)
AVAILABLE NOW!
Struggling through the tragic loss of their child, Maddie and Jeff Bowman experience the immense pain and grief caused by a broken heart and a marriage so severely strained that divorce seems imminent. Will life ever be normal again? Enter Timmy, Maddie's seven-year-old cousin. His innocent spirit and precocious nature helps to rekindle a flame in both their hearts, leading them on a path back to God and challenging them to look at their marriage through different eyes--God's eyes. And in the looking, they will discover healing they never thought possible.
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HEY, EVERYBODY! IT'S WILLIE'S BIRTHDAY!!!!! BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS, WILLIE BARNETT!!!!!
Nov 18, 2009 - 9:29 PM
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Hello, precious friends! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by my Shoutlife page. Go over to my other website if you get a chance by clicking HERE! OR...if you like, check out my blog at Blogspot.com by clicking HERE!
I'm a retired schoolteacher who, after 31 years, decided to say, "Bye-bye, Students!" and "Hello, Writing World!"
It's been an interesting, exciting, challenging, heart-wrenching, and inspiring adventure to say the least. One thing I know--God dropped a seed of passion for writing in my heart back in the summer of 2000, and He's been growing it ever since. Who else in her right mind would jump out of bed in the middle of the night just to run to the computer and finish a scene that all of a sudden comes together in her head?
I have two wonderful daughters and two handsome sons-in-law, but the joys of my life (besides my sweet, darling husband, Cecil) are my adorable grandchildren, Dylan, born March 21, 2006, Gavin, born March 3, 2008, and Alexis (Lexi), born July 1, 2008!!! Needless to say, Cecil and I are having the time of our lives with these precious gifts. Check out my photos to see some family pics.
MAY GOD BLESS AND FILL YOU WITH UNENDING HOPE AND JOY!
DON'T WE SERVE A GENEROUS GOD?
I LOVE YOU ALL!
SHAR
OH, OH! - P.S.!!!! If interested in checking out my "Fan Club", click on the FACEBOOK link below and join the fun!
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Photo Gallery Folders:
"AFTER" PICTURES (7),
ABBIE ANN (1),
ACFW - 2008 (11),
ALEXIS JOY - July 1, 2008 (14),
CECIL (2),
Christmas, 2007 (9),
Family and Friends (54),
FUN FALL DAYS! (11),
HANNAH GRACE (1),
HOUSEBOAT (6),
ICRS - ORLANDO, FLORIDA (5),
JANUARY IN MICHIGAN (4),
MAGGIE ROSE (1),
Miscellaneous Photos (60),
New Publicity Photos - 4/08 (1),
OUR NEW BUNDLE OF JOY - GAVIN (8),
Precious Grandsons!!!!! (6),
Shar "Baker" MacLaren - 1967 (1),
Trip to London and Paris, 2008 (10),
UGLY "BEFORE" PICTURES (7)
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A THOUSAND DOLLARS IN QUARTERS...
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11/20/2009 - 9:51 PM
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I heard something the other night that made an impact on me, but I don't remember the source, i.e. who said it, so forgive me for paraphrasing. In a nutshell, here's what I heard: Relinquishing your life to Christ can SOMETIMES mean dying for His c...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/21/09 - 8:32 PM
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NO PUN IN "TEN" DID!
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11/18/2009 - 5:45 PM
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Pardon me, if you've read these before, but I could not resist...(who thinks up these things???)
Two vultures were boarding an airplane, each carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looked at them and said, "I'm sorry, gentlemen, only one carri...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/19/09 - 11:45 AM
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I am like the ALWAYS-PREGNANT lady!!!
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11/17/2009 - 3:43 PM
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Glory, Glory, HALLELUJAH! Another one leaves the nest. Now I await word from my editor. Did this "mother" do a good enough job of preparing Abbie Ann for the world?
Pushing out a baby is hard work, but I tell you, I'm like the woman who LOVES to b...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/18/09 - 7:27 PM
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Nearing the end...(sigh)
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11/14/2009 - 7:24 AM
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Do you know that feeling of bliss that comes over you when you've come to the end of a long project and you feel like you're about to get your life back? That's where I am right now, and I'm just about to jump through the roof with glee! I've...
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/17/09 - 4:03 AM
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PEOPLE, PEOPLE!!!! WE ALL NEED TO LAUGH A LITTLE!
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11/11/2009 - 9:12 PM
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You simply MUST stop by my most recent blog...(the one previous to this!) If you have 'De Gaulle' to do it dat is. Come read some of the comments and add your own. We are having some fun over there!
Dees is goot stuff!
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- Most Recent Reply: 11/11/09 - 10:32 PM
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Top Friends (5,838 total)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (246)
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David on 11/21/09 - 6:53 PM
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John on 11/21/09 - 12:58 PM
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Hi Sharlene, stopping by to wish you a very blessed week and a Happy Thanksgiving
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THANKS VERY MUCH I BELIEVE I AM GOING TO BE BLESSED AND I DO NOT WANT TO BE BLESSED ALONE. AS MY FRIEND I'D LIKE YOU TO SHARE THESE BLESSINGS WITH ME. PLEASE TRY TO FIND A WAY OF GETTING INVOLVED. IF NOT POSSIBLE ASK ME HOW. BE BLESSED
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Sharleen, You seem to have a beautiful life and are truly are Blessed, because when you can work in something you love, life is truly a joy to wake up to everyday. I'm scanning through the different sites for the first time tonight and I know I'll be consumed by them from now on. I hope sometime in the near future you can give me some hints on how to market a self published book, before I go broke trying to find the right avenue. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving. From just the little bit I read tonight you seem to have a beautiful spirit.
God Bless,
Nick Alvis
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Hi, Shar! I have to share my excitement. Got the cover for my small-press book that's releasing 1 December, and just posted it on my blog here. Check it out!!
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Hi all mu friends at shoutlife i
want to share this song with you
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Hello my sweet friend!
Don't you LOVE deadlines? I have totally confidence in you that you'll get it done :) I can't wait to hear about your next title - is it another series? They gave me the first edits on the first book so I'll be working on those soon. Hmmm. Can't say editing is my favorite thing, though LOL. Blessings...
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Thanks for the link you posted. I saw my bosses' boss (AACC President Dr.Tim Clinton) was also interviewed by them. Small world!
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Hello my sweet friend and mentor!
How are you? I hope you have a blessed week.
In Christ,
Penny
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I'm on for the moment.... but already headed off. My daughter is begging for my computer, and though I would very much like to, it's hard to say "No." :)
BUT!!! I wanted to stop by and say HI to you before I did. You're too funny and fun to stop in and ignore!
Love to you, dear girl! Hope God shows off big in your world to you this week!
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Hey, girl!
I've tried every which-way to watch that show and can't seem to get it to load.
I think my computer needs a tune-up, and I've scheduled one for tomorrow at 10... while I'm babysitting my 7 mo. old grandson. When this guy finishes, I'm sure I can sit back and watch my amazing and beautiful friend shine on Canadian TV!
Meanwhile, hugs and blessings to you!
Loree
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rose on 11/06/09 - 12:43 PM
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Hi Sharlene just dropped by to say hi and God Bless you with a wonderful day
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Just a note to wish you an awesome & Blessed Wednesday that the Lord has made!
May the Lord Bless and keep you and yours!
Love & Hugsss..."Murphy"
murphyhenderson.webs.com
"Am I now trying to win the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men I would not be a servant of Christ." Galatians 1:10 NIV |
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Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog. You are such a blessing! Since you aren't in physical reach I'll send over a HUGE cyber-hug!!
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Thanks for writing. I'm having fun getting to know the people on Shoutlife too.
Blessings,
Gail
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David on 11/03/09 - 5:07 PM
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Hi Sharlene
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I hope that you realize just how happy you have made me today. I am not ashamed to tell it...lol! You lifted my spirit with your comment, as it encourages me to move forward this week full force ahead.
I pray blessings and peace for you and your's on this week...praise God!
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rose on 11/03/09 - 2:28 PM
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oh ok will be sure to check out the books and recommend to people I know who might be interested. well bloodwork done and ate a nice breakfast 1 egg and toast with grape jelly yup still thinking of those delicious grapes
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