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Deep Shadows by Vannetta Chapman -- Book Tour Review + Guest Post + Giveaway

7/5/2016

About the Book

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​All It Takes Is One Night to Plunge the World into Darkness
 
Life in Abney, Texas, is predictable and safe--until the night a massive solar flare wipes out all modern technology.
 
Shelby Sparks, novelist and single mom, had one goal: to provide for her diabetic son. In the wake of this global disaster, her mission hasn't changed. Only now, medication is a priceless commodity and the future resembles an apocalyptic nightmare.
 
Max Berkman and Shelby were once sweethearts, but he lost his chance at claiming her love years ago. When the abrupt loss of power ushers him into a leadership role, he rises to the occasion. But his highest priority--to keep Shelby and her son safe--could prove to be the biggest challenge of all.
 
As the brilliant northern lights give way to deep shadows, Max and Shelby's faith will be tested like never before. Only one rule remains: Find a way to survive.
 
In this first book in an eerily plausible dystopian series, a memorable cast of characters must navigate a familiar world thrown into chaos.
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About the Author

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​Vannetta Chapman writes inspirational fiction full of grace, including romantic suspense and Amish romance novels. She is the author of seventeen novels, including the Pebble Creek Amish series, The Shipshewana Amish Mystery series and Anna’s Healing, a 2016 Christy Award finalist. Vannetta is a Carol award winner and also received more than two dozen awards from Romance Writers of America chapter groups.  She was a teacher for 15 years and currently resides in the Texas hill country. 
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Guest Post: ​Heroes and Heroines of Dystopian Fiction 

What’s your favorite kind of hero/heroine? Do you envision the hero riding in to save the day on a horse? Or driving a sports car? Is your heroine a woman with a career or a stay at home mom?
 
My upcoming release, Deep Shadows, is a dystopian story. These are tales centered around a dramatic change in society, major what if scenarios. They are stories about relationships and how they survive or crumble when what we’ve feared, as a society, occurs. They’re stories of faith and hope in the most desperate of times. And the major characters in these stories are a bit different!
 
Dystopian heroes/heroines:
  1. Are usually “reluctant heroes.” They don’t seek the spotlight and don’t want to be the one in charge. But when things fall apart, they step into the role where they’re needed.
  2. Have unusual skills. Usually those are survival skills. They know how to find things that you need to survive. They know how to get by without their cell phone, Google, and GPS.
  3. Are loyal. They might not be the strongest or the bravest, but they genuinely care about their family and friends, and they’re willing to do anything to honor their promises.
  4. Are adaptable. In a dystopian world everything is turned upside down. Heroes are able to adjust quickly. Instead of asking “why” they focus on “what we need to do now.” They understand the time to grieve over what’s been lost is later. The thing to do now is to be strong for friends/family/neighbors.
  5. Have an abiding faith. Despite the odds, the bleak turn of events, the seemingly desperate future, heroes and heroines in a Christian dystopian novel believe that God is still in control. Do they struggle? Sure. Do they doubt? Sometimes. But in the end, they lead others not just through a crumbling world but on a journey of faith.
 
Deep Shadows is the first book in my upcoming Remnant Series. It’s a significant change from the Amish books I’ve previously published, and for me this journey began with a few questions:
 
Would I know how to survive if the technology I use every day disappeared?
Would I be strong, physically and emotionally, to care for my family?
Would my faith, my belief in God’s care and provide, remain strong?
 
Deep Shadows is a journey into fast paced, unexpected journey through a world turned topsy-turvy. I hope it’s a journey that you’ll take with me.
 

Review

A new fun and exciting dystopian novel from Vannetta Chapman!

Watch for a full review coming soon!
A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Vanetta Chapman's Street Team.

Giveaway

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Linda Moffitt
7/5/2016 09:16:31 pm

Looks Like a Good Book. :) How do I enter the giveaway?

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
7/6/2016 09:51:44 am

Hi Linda! Thanks for stopping by. The giveaway link is now located above. For somre reason I forgot to add it to the post. Best of luck! :)

Linda Moffitt
7/15/2016 12:41:17 am

I Missed It Thanks though

Vannetta chapman link
7/6/2016 06:52:38 am

Thanks so much for having me on your blog!

Sydney @ Singing Librarian Books
7/6/2016 09:52:08 am

You are very welcome! Thanks for stopping by! :)

kim hansen
7/6/2016 08:54:20 am

Love the cover.

Trixi
7/6/2016 11:51:22 am

I've read Terri Blackstock restoration series and enjoyed them very much! They answered the same kind of what-ifs. It's always interesting to think about what would happen if this type of thing really did happen and how we would react to it. I hope & pray we never have to find out!
Vannetta's book sounds just as good, it will be an interesting change from her Amish stories! Thank you for the chance to win a copy of "Deep Shadows". I also liked the take on Dystopian hero's/heroines! Thinking about Blackstock's books, I can see these are true :-) A very interesting fact!

Mary Hake
7/6/2016 06:17:59 pm

I've enjoyed her other books and would like to read this one.

Dianne Casey
7/6/2016 08:06:37 pm

My hero/heroine would be a person who finds their inner strength with God's help when going through a bad time in their lives.

Gail Hollingsworth
7/6/2016 11:12:33 pm

I would love to read this book.

KayM
7/9/2016 03:33:32 pm

I can't seem to find the "details" mentioned" in the comment section for the giveaway, so I'll just comment. I'm looking forward to reading Deep Shadows. I expect that at some point in time, from whatever cause, we will lose much or all of our connection to the grid, so I am anxious to see how the people in the story cope.


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