Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Author Spotlight: Tina Radcliffe

Hi friends! Today, our author spotlight is on Tina Radcliffe! Everyone, say hello to Tina! Without further ado, let's get to know Tina and her book His Holiday Prayer.


Author Bio:
A freelance writer for over twenty years, Tina Radcliffe is a Romance Writers of America Honor Roll member, and an American Christian Fiction Writers Honor Roll member. She is also a four-time nominee of the ACFW Carol Award and a three-time ACFW Mentor of the Year Finalist. In 2014 she won the ACFW Carol Award and in 2018 she was an ACFW Mentor of the Year recipient. Besides her novel-length fiction for Love Inspired, Tina has sold over three dozen short stories to Woman’s World Magazine. A former registered nurse and library cataloger, Tina is a frequent workshop presenter. She currently resides in Arizona, where she writes fun, heartwarming romance.

Stay up to date on all her releases and fun giveaways by signing up for her newsletter here. Visit her on the web at www.tinaradcliffe.com.

Here's Tina!

Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Oklahoma with Tina Radcliffe

My newest series, Hearts of Oklahoma, is set in Pawhuska County, Oklahoma-home to The Pioneer Woman. The third book of this series, His Holiday Prayer, releases today. It’s filled with joy and holiday cheer. How can you go wrong with veterinarians, dogs, cats, AND twins?

First a little background on the series.

The Rebel Ranch series set in Rebel, Oklahoma. Once a working cattle ranch, Rebel Ranch is now a guest ranch owned by the Rainbolt siblings, Mitchell, Reece, Tucker, and Kate. These four siblings who inherit their grandfather’s ranchand work to overcome the tragedy of their past and in the process, find the forever healing power of love.

“The first thing you do when you get up in the morning is thank the good Lord and put on your Stetson.” –The Rainbolt Family Motto

The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another. Genesis 31:49 KJV

The books are stand-alones, but why would you want to do that, if you can read all of them?

Now a little background on me and Oklahoma.

I lived in Tulsa for seventeen years, and for a large part of that time, I worked as an Oncology Certified RN at City of Faith Hospital, and then when it closed, at Cancer Treatment Center of America. Some of my favorite memories of Oklahoma include Mazzio’s Pizza, Goldie’s Patio Grill and Braum’s Ice Cream, cherry-limeades.

I love Oklahoma and I’d like to share Sooner State trivia.

1. The Oklahoma State Meal includes fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, black-eyed peas, chicken-fried steak, strawberries and pecan pie.

2. The first Girl Scout Cookie was sold in Muskogee, Oklahoma in 1917.

3. Oklahoma is where the headquarters of 39 American Indian tribes are located.

4. Clearly Oklahomans love food. They named their towns after food: Cookietown, Corn, Grainola, Hominy, Olive, South Coffeeville, and Sweetwater.

5. Five famous Okies: Brad Pitt, Dr. Phil, Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, and Ron Howard.

6. No other state has as many man-made lakes: 200.

7. Yes, Oklahoma has plains… (Oklahoma! where the wind comes sweeping down the plains!) but it also has mountains. Oklahoma’s four mountain ranges include the Ouachitas, Arbuckles, Wichitas, and the Kiamichis.

Did you already know any of these bits of information? Do you know any more Okie trivia? Tell me about it in the comments!


Thanks for spending time with me today. I’ve created a special giveaway just for readers of Sally’s blog. It’s a Rafflecopter for a copy of any of the first three books in the Hearts of Oklahoma series. Winner’s choice. This is a print giveaway. Open to US and Canada. One book per winner. Two winners. The Rafflecopter ends on December 8th. Winners will be notified by email. Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3m3XFTC

His Holiday Prayer (Book 3 of the Hearts of Oklahoma series) Blurb

A new beginning could be closer than he thinks.

What he wants for Christmas… may not be what he needs.

After receiving an unexpected job offer in Texas, widower Tucker Rainbolt decides he and his twins need a fresh start. But moving on means leaving his best friend, Jena Harper, and their vet clinic behind. For the first time, Tucker sees Jena as more than a buddy. What if leaving isn’t the answer? Maybe what he’s been missing has been right beside him the whole time…


Purchase Link:

Harlequin.com: https://bit.ly/2JGNNAU
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3p0PadT
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/36akLkC

 
Connect with Tina:

website: www.tinaradcliffe.com



Friends, I sure hope you enjoyed getting to know Tina Radcliffe and His Holiday Prayer.



Thank you so much for joining us, Tina!


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18 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for your post, Tina!

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  2. Thanks for this fun post! I love Tina Radcliffe books, and enjoying learning more about the author and the books. And I love trivia. Other famous Okies include Reba McEntire, James Garner and Carrie Underwood. I have many fond memories of Oklahoma - lots of relatives there. Looking forward to reading His Holiday Prayer!

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  3. Thanks for having me!!! OOH! I forgot those favorites, Laura!

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  4. Hi Tina and Sally! Interesting information about Oklahoma. Was Hurts Donuts there when you lived in Tulsa, Tina? We visited Tulsa few years ago during a train convention. I was fascinated by the tour of Philbrook, the mansion owned by the philanthropist who also donated Philmont to the Boy Scouts. Congratulations on another Rainbolt family book! This series of family strength is amazing!

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  5. The Philbrook is amazing, isn't it? And the gardens!!!

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    1. Yes! The tour allowed us plenty of time to wander through the beautiful gardens. I took many pictures, trying to capture the relaxing atmosphere. I didn’t want to leave!

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  6. Last attempt out of FB. I use email jrs0350 @ yahoo . com for authors. Please enter me. I love Tuna's books.

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  7. As far as I know I have never been to Oklahoma but I do have several family members that live in Oklahoma

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    1. WHAT??? When travel is safe, put it on your bucket list!

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  8. No, never been to Oklahoma. I live in Ohio. I've been to Kentucky and Virginia, but no other Southern states.

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    1. Once traveling is safe, you should go. Go to the Azaela Festival!

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  9. I would love to ready this series I’m going to have to add it to my wishlist now sounds amazing

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  10. didn't know some of the trivia. good to know

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    1. I have never been to Oklahoma but have a aunt that lives there

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    2. Shelia, it's a great place to live, as long as you have good A/C. LOL

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