Chasing Hope-- The first review

I'm so happy to share first official review of Chasing Hope. According to the Fresh Fiction website,  "You'll laugh, cry and cheer with these characters as you read CHASING HOPE. This one's a keeper!" You can read the entire review here. With only a month to go until official release, things are starting to get exciting!

Looking for influencers for "Chasing Hope"

My publisher has opened up a few new "influencer" spots for my upcoming novel, Chasing Hope. What is an influencer, you ask? Well, it's someone the publisher direct mails a free copy of the book right around release time. This person agrees to read the book and help spread the word about it. Normally these spots are reserved almost exclusively for bloggers, etc., but since I have a few extra slots, I'd really like to get the books in the hands of my true readers.
So... if you like my books, and you like to tell other people about my books through Facebook, twitter, book clubs, or talking it up among your reader friends, this opportunity is just for you! (If you are simply looking for a free copy, please ignore this post and check back next month when we will be having more giveaways).
If you are interested in "influencing", send me an email with your snail mail address by clicking here.

Happy reading!

PS- If the response exceeds available books, I will have a random drawing. Include a list of unique ways you can "influence" and I'll enter you in the drawing twice! 

Almost Amish review

This review from InRandom.com made me so deliriously happy, I simply had to share it:

http://www.inrandom.com/2013/01/best-book-pick-for-women-almost-amish.html

Back in the writer's cave

So, I'm back in my writer's cave, working on rewrites for my upcoming novel, Chasing Hope. I'm really pleased with the way the story is going-- hopefully you will be, too. Check back for updates in the next few months (including a sneak peek at the gorgeous cover!)
Happy reading!
Katie

Check it out

My friend Sherry Kyle is part of a blog hop today. Click here to go to her blog and learn all about her latest book.
Happy reading!

Library Journal Review

Thanks to everyone for making free download day such a success! 
Here's the latest review for Almost Amish. It appeared in the August 15th issue of Library Journal:


Almost Amish by Kathryn Cushman
August 1, 2012  |  Christian Fiction
9780764208263

Julie Charlton is thrilled when her sister-in-law Susan is chosen to participate in a reality-TV show about living like the Amish. Susan needs another family to join her, so Julie volunteers hers and they move near an Amish community in Tennessee. Soon, the cameras are rolling and Julie realizes that the simple life might be more complicated.

VERDICT Well-developed characters and a heartwarming story make Cushman's fifth novel an enjoyable read. Recommend it to fans of Fannie Flagg.


 I'm super excited about being compared to Fannie Flagg!!

One day only, Almost Amish free on Kindle

August 17th, from midnight to midnight, Almost Amish will be free on Kindle. If you don't have a Kindle, no problem. There are free apps so that you can read it on your computer, iPad, or smart phone.
Mark your calendars so you don't miss out!