Tuesday, March 17, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Anna of Bethsaida by Susanne Blumer

Anna of Bethsaida JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Anna of Bethsaida by Susanne Blumer, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Anna of Bethsaida
Series: The Arimathea Chronicles #2
Author: Susanne Blumer
Publisher: Sutton Avenue Press
Release Date: March 16, 2026
Genre: Biblical Fiction

Anna believed choosing Andrew meant gaining a home. Instead, she finds herself on the dusty roads of Galilee, under the watchful eyes of hostile Pharisees, walking ever closer to miracles that both heal and unsettle.

As a healer traveling with Jesus's ministry alongside Andrew, Anna takes her place among the women who follow, forming bonds that offer strength as the journey grows harder. While crowds press close to hear the Teacher's words, a different kind of attention gathers. In Jerusalem, her father Joseph of Arimathea, walks an impossible line within the Sanhedrin, and with each miracle Jesus performs, the net draws tighter around them all.

The cost of discipleship, Anna discovers, is not counted in miles walked or comforts surrendered. It is measured in the space between what she hoped following Jesus would be and what it actually demands.

Some journeys test what you believe.
Some reshape who you become.
Anna's does both.

This is Book 2 of The Arimathea Chronicles. Begin Anna's journey from the beginning with Book 1, Anna of Arimathea, where a scarred, isolated young woman discovers healing, first love, and purpose in the footsteps of Jesus.

Anna of Bethsaida is perfect for readers who love:

Deeply researched biblical fiction with authentic period detail
The untold stories of women in the early church - Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and the community that sustained Jesus's ministry
Love stories tested by faith and dangerous callings
Political intrigue woven through spiritual transformation
Character-driven narratives where personal loss intersects with world-changing events

Biblical Fiction really is an intriguing genre. Anna of Bethsaida by Susanne Blumer is Book 2 in The Arimathea Chronicles. I read Book 1 in this series and was excited to read this book.

I am ASTONISHED by the great storyline and how the author is able to write a Fictional story based on Biblical Stories. The book is set in Biblical Times and the main characters are Anna and Andrew. of Bethsaida. Anna believes in the power of healing and she and Andrew are following Jesus as he walks many miles to perform miracles. Anna did not anticipate this journey once she married Andrew, but she is also bonding with other women along for this journey. The Journey becomes harder, but she gets stronger as she knows this ministry is where she needs to be. I really took to the message in this story which I found to be that journeys in life can break us, but we can also become stronger at the same time. Be willing to follow Jesus can make the hard times in life seem lighter as we listen to his words and his plan for our life, as Anna did! I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Biblical Fiction. AMAZING BOOK!

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Susanne Blumer lives her life surrounded by stories—some she writes, and some she sells. As the CEO and Founder of Sassafras on Sutton LLC, she is the owner of three magical indie bookstores nestled in the North Carolina mountains of Black Mountain and Waynesville and Beaufort, South Carolina. One even has a full coffee bar. Oh, happy day!

She is the author of The Arimathea Chronicles, a series set in first-century Judea and centered on the life of Anna, the daughter of Joseph of Arimathea. The first two books, Anna of Arimathea and Anna of Bethsaida, are available now. The third book, Anna of Calvary, will be available later this year. She's also written several children's books, including the award-winning Bell Tower Bible Adventure series she co-wrote with her husband. Her new children's picture book series, The Story of You, will release its first book late Spring 2026 called Before Your Story Had A Name.

When she’s not writing or doing other entrepreneurial tasks, you can usually find her hanging out on the floor of one of her stores, drinking coffee and learning the stories of her customers or spoiling her eight chickens. Susanne splits her time between Waynesville, NC in her beloved mountains and Beaufort, SC on the enchanting Lowcountry coast.

Connect with Susanne by visiting susanneblumer.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(1) winner will receive a $25 Bookshop gift card and a signed copy of Anna of Bethsaida!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 17, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 24, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Just Read Tours Blog Tour: When They Met Again by Leslie Gould

When They Met Again JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for When They Met Again by Leslie Gould, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: When They Met Again
Series: Letters from Lancaster County
Author: Leslie Gould
Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date: March 17, 2026
Genre: Fiction / Romance / Amish / Contemporary

A gently humorous just friends romance from Leslie Gould, threaded with heart-deep characters and the timeless traditions of simple Amish life.

It's love at first sight for Adam Slaybaugh, yet while Joanna Grebel finds him attractive and is intrigued when he declares his interest, she's less certain of the potential for a romantic future together. Instead, she proposes they be "just friends," but Adam's not willing to settle for anything less than a romantic relationship. In response, he leaves Lancaster County for Florida, and soon after, Joanna begins courting Jacob Byer--someone she deems a much more suitable match.

When Adam returns to Lancaster County years later to pursue a career in his grandparents' successful home renovation business, he finds Joanna suffering from a broken heart. Misunderstandings and matchmaking schemes begin a tender journey of healing and romance--but is Adam's love enough to finally win Joanna over?

For readers of Beverly Lewis, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Shelley Shepard Gray, a sweet Amish romance with matchmaking grandmas and themes of enemies to lovers, he falls first, and love at first sight versus "just friends."

Amish Fiction is my ultimate favorite genre to read. When They Met Again by Leslie Gould is Book 2 in the Letters from Lancaster County series I really enjoy Leslie Gould's series, and had the opportunity to read Book 1 in this series!

WOW, this storyline is one that immediately had me connected to the story. Joanna Grebel and Adam Slaybaugh are the main characters in this book. Joanna lives with her Grandmother, Mammi Lu, and they have a great relationship. Adam notices Joanna and he is immediately intrigued and wants to be in relationship with Joanna. I really love that Joanna tells Adam she would prefer to remain friends. Adam feels he needs to move from Lancaster County to pursue other interests in Florida. Joanna does date someone else for awhile, but that doesn't work out. Adam eventually returns to Lancaster County to work the Family Business, which Joanna now also works at the Slaybaugh Construction and Renovation Company. I LOVE that when Adam returns he makes it known that he never lost his feelings from Joanna Joanna finally decides to give him a chance and they begin a romantic relationship. Adam sees that Joanna has a broken heart and he is hoping to help her through this part of life by being there for her. Their relationship grows at a perfect pace and the happiness in both of them is a wonderful thing so see. I rarely see "Second Chance Romance" in the Amish Genre, I was thrilled that this was a Second Chance Romance. Joanna and Adam are a sweet couple and their story is a WONDERFUL story! and I am excited for future books in this series!

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Leslie Gould is a Christy Award-winning and #1 bestselling author of more than fifty novels, including multiple Amish fiction series. She holds a bachelor's degree in history and an MFA in creative writing. She enjoys church history, research trips, and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon, and have four adult children and two grandchildren. Learn more at LeslieGould.com.

(1) winner will receive a $25 B&N gift card plus a copy of The Shop Down the Lane and When They Met Again!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 16, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 23, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Heaven: Experience the Extraordinary by Tony Stoltzfus

Book: Heaven: Experience the Extraordinary

Author: Tony Stoltzfus

Genre: Christian Fiction

Release Date: October 3, 2025

At the very edge of heaven, beyond pain and death, the Great Leap waits for you…

Dive in with physicist Amanda for a full-on immersion in a breathtaking, mind-bending new world that’s far, far better than you ever imagined! Gravity is optional, so you can fly. Mistakes are impossible, because evil no longer exists. Time is swallowed in the Eternal Now where you never miss out or run short of time. And an intimacy and acceptance we can only dream of on earth is present with everyone you meet, from the very first moment.

And heaven’s God is gloriously, ridiculously good—as comfortable and accessible as your best friend, completely satisfied in you, yet so big that you’ll never run out of adventure, wonder and delight. Marrying scripture, near-death experiences and physics, this profound journey of imagination will transport you into an eternity you’ll never forget.

Click here to get your copy!

Tony Stoltzfus is the author of 21 books on coaching, life and leadership, including the best-selling Coaching Questions (over 200,000 sold). His latest is Heaven: Experience the Extraordinary—a full-on immersion into life in heaven.

His specialty over 25 years as a professional coach is working with ‘senior leaders in painful transitions’, helping them find the goodness of God in the midst of suffering. He’s had plenty of opportunities to meet God in his own adversities, including betrayals, losing access to his life’s work, depression, a home burning down in a forest fire, and more. His message through it all is, “there is nothing that can happen to you that God won’t make something beautiful of.”

Tony has launched or co-launched several coach training organizations, including Leadership MetaFormation and Coaching Mission International. He has trained and certified thousands of Christian coaches, and been recognized by CCNI for pioneering contributions to the Christian coaching field. He is the developer of the Encounter Coaching approach, which transforms the emotional brain by making Jesus a live participant in the coaching conversation.

Tony lives in Redding, CA with his wonderful wife of 37 years, a dog that is a sucking void of emotional need, and a constantly-breaking sprinkler system.

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“If people could spend just one day in heaven, they’d give anything to go back…”

Sounds right, doesn’t it? Then what would it take for people to have that experience on earth (without, of course, the messy detail of having to die in the process)?

The surprising key is in that word, ‘experience.’ Experience is the realm of your emotional brain. That side of you that thinks in pictures, stories, and feelings—not in sterile words and detached, rational concepts. Give people a story that transports them to heaven, that lets them feel timelessness, soar in the gravity-optional skies of the Beautiful Land or fall into the all-encompassing embrace of the lover of their soul, and maybe, just maybe, they’d give up anything to go!

The book, Heaven: Experience the Extraordinary, is that story. Join physicist Amanda as she finds herself on the other side, in an astonishing, mind-bending universe where evil has been so completely stamped out that no one remembers it ever existed. In this world built of light, gravity is optional—you can sky-dive without a parachute. Conversations are spirit-to-spirit, with no chance of misunderstanding. You travel at the speed of thought. And heaven’s extra dimensions let Jesus be everywhere at once—so you never have to wait to spend time with him!

For those who’ve experienced loss or grief in this life, it’s a heaven that holds the power to make ALL things well. You’ll weep with Amanda as the devastation of losing both parents as a teen is brought to light; but then rejoice when the Man of Light enters every painful memory, washing her heart clean. You’ll see how prayers and acts of kindness done in secret echo down through generations, joining all of us in a Great Tapestry of connections. Meet the mother of an autistic child, and see how the great sacrifices that circumstance drew from her made them both Great Ones in heaven. Learn how Jesus worked behind the scenes to make the man who betrayed Amanda’s father into one of his dearest friends.

And when Amanda learns that her mom has chosen not to come, discover how heaven makes even THAT well.

And yet this heaven is still, always, more! Join a flash-mob gathered to revel in unrestricted joy. Breathe under water in the River of Life. Garden with an angel, and make a plant grow simply by speaking to it. Travel through time to relive any memory in your life, whenever you want.

Heaven is beyond comprehension—but not beyond imagination! And when we give ourselves permission to imagine the unthinkable, the seed of heaven gets lodged deeply in our hearts.

The Lofty Pages, March 11
Simple Harvest Reads, March 12 (Author Interview)
Artistic Nobody, March 13 (Author Interview)
Guild Master, March 14 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 14
Fiction Book Lover, March 15 (Author Interview)
Vicky Sluiter, March 16 (Author Interview)
For the Love of Literature, March 17 (Author Interview)
Tell Tale Book Reviews, March 18 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, March 19
Blossoms and Blessings, March 20 (Author Interview)
Stories By Gina, March 21 (Author Interview)
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, March 22 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 22
Books, Books, & More Books, March 23 (Author Interview)
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 24 (Author Interview)

To celebrate his tour, Tony is giving away the grand prize of a $150 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/FRl5c/heaven-experience-the-extraordinary-celebration-tour-giveaway

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026

JustRead Tours Blog Tour: Verse by Verse Volume 1 by Benjamin McGreevy

Verse by Verse Vol. 1 JustRead Blog Tour

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Verse by Verse (Volume 1) by Benjamin McGreevy, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

Title: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible — Volume 1: Genesis 1–11 — Where the Story Begins Series: Verse by Verse: A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible #1
Author: Benjamin McGreevy Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: January 13, 2026
Genre: Christian Nonfiction Devotional

Could one devotional lead you through the entire Bible?

If you’ve ever longed to journey through the entire Bible with fresh eyes and a deeper heart, A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible will be your guide.

Written with reverence, clarity, and insight, Benjamin McGreevy takes readers verse by verse through Scripture, beginning in Genesis, to uncover the richness, order, and divine purpose woven into every line of God’s Word.

Far more than a commentary, this devotional invites personal reflection and meditation, helping believers not only read the Bible but truly live it.

Each passage comes with thoughtful reflections that reveal God’s wisdom, creative design, and constant presence, from the first verse of Genesis to the final revelation of His glory.

Designed for both study and spiritual growth, this book is a companion for anyone desiring to deepen their relationship with God through daily engagement with Scripture.

Whether you’re a pastor, student, or lifelong believer seeking renewal, this devotional will guide you to see that every word and verse holds eternal meaning.

A Daily Devotional Through the Whole Bible is not just a book to read; it is a journey to experience the living Word of God in all its truth and power.

Begin your journey through the Bible verse by verse!

Devotionals are an everyday part of my Christian Walk. Verse by Verse Volume 1 by Benjamin McGreevy is the most recent Devotional that I have been reading.

WOW, the timing of this Devotional is so Perfect for me. I am currently Studying Genesis at a Monday Morning Bible Study and this Devotional goes along with the Study very well. I LOVE that the author is taking the book of Genesis and going through the book Verse by Verse. Each Verse is given a day and thoroughly discussed. The author has space for your own thoughts and reflections on what was read for the verse of the day. The author ends each Chapter with a deep reflection of that particular chapter. Volume 1 covers Chapters 1 through 11. I really LOVE the ease of reading this Devotional. The depth that the reader can dive into each Verse is AMAZING! The reader is able to really mediate on the Words of each verse and really grasp the reading of the Bible. I HIGHLY recommend this Devotional for anyone looking for an easy to read, in-depth reading. GREAT Devotional!

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Benjamin McGreevy is committed to a lifelong mission to illuminate all 31,102 verses of Scripture through a monumental 104-volume series of biblical reflections. This unprecedented project guides readers through the entire Bible verse by verse, offering clarity, theological insight, and spiritual encouragement for both personal devotion and academic growth. Each reflection serves not merely as commentary, but as a devotional journey designed to draw readers into a deeper relationship with God.

Benjamin approaches this work as a lifelong academic and spiritual pursuit. He continually strengthens the project through advanced training in Christian Apologetics and ongoing graduate study in Biblical Exposition and Context, ensuring each reflection is grounded in rigorous scholarship and a faithful presentation of the Christian worldview.

Acknowledging that no human work can exhaust the infinite nature of God, Benjamin affirms that even millions of words only begin to scratch the surface. Yet, this series invites readers to encounter eternal truth here and now, living by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God (2 Timothy 3:16).

Connect with Benjamin by visiting versebyversebook.com to follow him on social media and subscribe to email updates.

(1) winner will receive a signed copy of Verse by Verse: Volume 1 – Genesis 1–11, exclusive early-access PDF of Volume 2 (before public release), and a $25 Amazon gift card!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight March 9, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on March 16, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. No shipping restrictions. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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