tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46016645950334012262024-03-05T13:13:21.052-08:00The Shelter at Papa's Farm, An Apocalyptic ThrillerElizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-22116890020479089572015-05-17T08:15:00.000-07:002015-05-17T08:15:42.184-07:00Book Launch PartyAlisha's Story - Launch party - May 16, 2015<br />
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Oh, what a night! Thank you to my friends and family who came out to support me and my most recent book, Alisha's Story, Sequel to the Shelter at Papa's Farm. The party was a great success. There is nothing better than sharing my work and creations with cherished friends and family. We had beautiful weather where guests were able to mingle inside or outside on the deck. The kids were able to play out in the yard, running off their energy. And, there was enough room for others to sit around the dining room table enjoying Chicken Wings, Shrimp Jambalaya, Lasagna Roll Ups, Ziti Chicken and Broccoli, Ziti and Meatballs, Salad and Chicken Salad. Dessert included Brownies by "Cathy" and a light and fluffy Cool Whip salad. I also made a Sangria -- a little too tart for me, but the pitcher was empty at the end of the night!! I was asked to write a book of my recipes! What a wonderful compliment -- hey, maybe I will. Thank you again to everyone who came out to kick off my marketing campaign for <em>Alisha's Story</em> but especially for the support you always show me!! Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-45105084621064042022015-04-02T06:40:00.001-07:002015-04-02T06:57:53.681-07:00Alisha's Story now availableAlisha's Story, the Sequel to the Shelter at Papa's Farm, is finished and published. Alisha's Story is available for pre-release purchase on <br />
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The release "party" has been pushed back a few days due to a death in the family, however, I will have autographed books available at that time. If you are looking for an autographed copy, leave me a message here or on facebook (BettyWhite). <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;">Before the war, my brother James
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savior and feel their purpose is to spread His word and the fulfillment of
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decided enough was enough and Armageddon was upon us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I, too, believe in Jesus Christ and that
he is my savior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I do not
openly preach the Bible or His word as they do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have my beliefs and I know that God is my
great protector.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do not believe, as my
brother and sister do, that this war was a warning from God, that we are living
in the end times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe this was the
work of the devil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The devil overcame
the leaders in the Middle East.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those
leaders tried to force the hand of God, to try to force the end of the
world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But it didn’t work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has not forsaken us as some believe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The devil’s hand was to destroy us; God’s
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left behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are certain that the
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">It is a sad day for us. We lost my Mom late yesterday afternoon. She passed peacefully with family surrounding her. Mom's struggles are over for her and we know that she is now at peace and very happy to be reunited with my Dad, brother, and grandchildren who all left this world before her. Her parents, who left Italy and sailed to America in the early 1900's, died within months of each other when my Mom was only 15. Mom was second to the youngest of her eight siblings and is the last survivor of them. My grandmother died of complications to surgery and a couple of months later, my grandfather, a commercial fisherman, died at sea when his boat exploded off the coast of Cape Cod. Mom's older siblings cared for her until she met my Dad. They married and had six children. From those six children, Mom is survived by 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. From her eight siblings, she has many nieces and nephews who share our love for her. Most families have Christmas parties in their homes, but our family was so large that a Function Hall was hired for our annual Christmas party full of many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Mom has many life long friends here in Massachusetts and made many more close friends during her twenty years as a "snowbird" in Florida. I know that Mom and Dad are up there dancing up a storm. I can see them "jitterbugging" again, a dance I loved to watch them do. She will be sorely missed by all and lovingly remembered by many. Peace be with you, Mom. </span></b><br />
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Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-86354617362125650182013-02-12T11:31:00.003-08:002013-02-12T11:31:55.696-08:00Compatibility issue?I just received a message from someone saying they were having a problem viewing my blog while using Safari. That's the first I've heard there might be a problem. If you are having an issue, sorry but let me know.Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-55970141670276910662012-12-30T06:21:00.000-08:002012-12-30T06:21:18.986-08:002013 A New Year. The other night, I was watching TV, surfing the channels and came across Mike Huckabee on Fox News. I am going to take his lead and I am going to concentrate on all the experiences in my life that I should be grateful for. I am not going to dwell on all the horrible, heart breaking things that happened in 2012. For me, I am grateful for my friends and family. I am blessed to have been able to spend time with my six, delightful grandsons, to watch them grow, to watch them learn, to watch them discover new things. I am grateful for my husband who is always willing to lend a hand to anyone without question, without hesitation. I am grateful that I am still able to visit my mother, although her health is deteriorating. I am grateful that I was able to write and publish my first novel, a feat that took me a long time to accomplish, but accomplish I did. I am grateful that the words for my second novel, a sequel to my first, are flowing and being put down on paper! I am grateful to my doctors who have been able to keep my health in check and who continue to watch over me and take care of me. I am grateful to all the new writers I have met both in person and on the internet who share their ideas, who help me write better. I am not the type of person to make New Year's Resolutions as I have never been able to keep those that I did make. However, I will strive to be a better person, to be healthier and happier. I will pray for Peace for my loved ones, my friends, our Country, and our World.Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-47495938929951845182012-12-02T07:26:00.002-08:002012-12-02T07:26:26.544-08:00High School Craft FairI had a great time at the High School Annual Craft Fair. Thank you to those who purchased my book. You made it a very successful event!!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-75021453286900456592012-11-16T11:47:00.002-08:002012-11-16T11:47:44.258-08:00Thank you!I just received a wonderful review from an avid reader who, with books all around her, chose mine to read. It's such a rewarding feeling to hear from someone you don't know who has thoroughly enjoyed my book. She can't wait for the sequel! Thank you! Thank you!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-83511804759304753752012-11-15T12:50:00.001-08:002012-11-15T12:50:13.772-08:00Another 5 Star ReviewI just received another 5 Star Review. This review is by Readers Favorite.<br />
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Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers Favorite<br /><br />James has a dream. In this dream he is told to build an underground shelter for his family because the world is about to end soon. But the problem is, his family does not agree with James, and he really has a difficult time trying to gather the family to the shelter at the farm. And this just adds fuel to the heated arguments James and his sister, Alisha, because the topic of the end of the world is something they have argued about most of their adult life. Then a bomb is dropped by an Iraqi madman, and at last the family believes what James has been telling them. But it a bit too late, so all don’t make it to the farm. The family that do gather at the shelter is there for over two years before they have a chance to try and contact those family members that did not make it to the shelter. Can you imagine being in one house like a shelter with so many family members, along with the animals and trees, plants, all of the food, as well as the other things you need to survive? Will this family survive these years in the shelter? And what happened to the family members that didn’t make it to the shelter with them at first? <br /><br />Author Elizabeth M. White creates a host of characters that have split outlooks on the Bible and the end of the world, creating a lot of chaos, and keeping the plot interesting enough to keep you reading until the end so that we can find out the fate of this family. The story goes pretty fast, and I read it in one day. Though this book is listed as Christian fiction, I do want to warn readers that throughout the book God’s name is used many times in vain, in several different ways. If you enjoy fast-paced thrill type books, and especially end of the world stories, you will enjoy this book. So why not pick up a copy today for your enjoyment.<br />
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Thank you Readers Favorite and my reviewer, Joy for taking the time to review my book.Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-59390189965024238702012-11-01T11:23:00.001-07:002012-11-01T11:23:16.629-07:00Book SigningI will be at the Derby Shops, Hingham, MA Barnes and Noble for a Book Signing Event on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 3-5 PM. Hope you'll come on by and purchase an autographed copy of my book, The Shelter at Papa's Farm. See you there!!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-25683404715810659332012-10-20T07:44:00.001-07:002012-10-20T07:44:51.304-07:00The Battle BeyondMy cousin, Diane Walker, just published her first novel, The Battle Beyond. You can go to smashwords.com to purchase the book now. It will be available on Kindle and the Nook in 7-10 days.<br />
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Congratulations, Cousin! I wish you lots of success!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-72085336969674427372012-08-09T09:05:00.003-07:002012-08-09T09:05:48.740-07:00Review posted belowI am always amazed that "blogs" or "posts" don't always behave the way they are supposed to!! I don't know why things work one day and then not the next. Anyone else experience this or is it just me? Anyway..... I wanted to remark/comment on the 5-star review that I recently received from a reviewer on Goodreads, Rev. Kim Justice. I have posted it below. You can also go to Kim's website/blog: <a href="http://breathoflifebookreviews.blogspot.com/">http://breathoflifebookreviews.blogspot.com/</a> for the review of my book and the reviews of others. I hope you enjoy her review as much as I did!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-73811497344369764722012-08-09T08:47:00.001-07:002012-08-09T08:58:48.149-07:00New 5-Star Review<div class="mainContentFloat">
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Author Elizabeth M. White took me from a regular family doing regular family things to an all out end of the time war torn blitz on the world. Right from the start the book held my attention. I loved how instead of "Chapter One and etc.", the book was mark as time. Example Summer 2011 or November 2014.<br />
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What goes on with in this book could begin here and now. If you believe, as I do that the Lords coming is soon at hand. Then this book is something that you also should read. I know it is fictional but any author that can help to open our eyes to see things that could happen, well they get my vote.<br />
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The characters within the pages seem real. I continually found myself thinking of my family and how would we deal with the "What Ifs". Made me realize that I should be more of a Christian Mother. To make sure my family makes the right choices and to know the Lord as their personal Savior. Each character plays so real within the confines of today's world.<br />
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I try not to let any one thing decide my opinion on a book. I have checked out some other reviews of this book and mostly they are good. And by the way I only did this AFTER reading the book for myself. I love getting my hands on a book that not a lot of others have read. This book is an awesome, clean worded, down to reality, to not way out in another world. It has some mystery, love, good plot, great flow in reading.<br />
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Due to the above I honestly, whole heartedly can not wait to see what Author Elizabeth M. White does next. So for the reasons stated above I am happy to give a Breath of Life rating of:<br />
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Thanks, Adele...I had fun doing it!!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-19635716896290596722012-07-05T04:28:00.000-07:002012-07-05T04:28:01.968-07:005 STAR REVIEWOnce I felt thick skinned enough, I decided to brave this new world of books and publishing and opinions and reviews. I knew I was opening up another chapter of writing, by exposing my book to reviewers. From my own experience, I know that there are books that I have read and loved, yet others who read the same book, didn't like it. Then there are those books that I really didn't like and had a hard time finishing, and others who read it and loved it. I wasn't sure what I was getting my self into, but it was a step I felt I had to take.<br />
So, I sent my book out to 5 reviewers. I have heard back from 2 of them. I will admit that the first review that I received was not very good, only a 2-star but hey, I've rated some books by famous authors with only 2 stars. I wasn't happy, but that was that reviewer's opinion. Then, a couple of days later, my mood quickly changed when I received my first 5 STAR review. With the reviewers permission, I am reposting her critique. Here it is:<br />
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This is a postapocalyptic book.<br /><br />The plot centres around one family but reaches out beyond this.<br /><br />James is adamant that the world is about to end as prophesied in the Bible, he then amends this statement that the world is about to end as we know it.<br /><br />He spends 2 years building an underground shelter that he is told about in a dream, he is like a modern day Noah.<br /><br />In April 2014 while some of the family are visiting him the sirens go off.<br /><br />Everybody across America heads for underground shelters.<br /><br />Nuclear bombs land and devastate this and many other countries.<br /><br />Then the book really gets into its stride, there is love and loss, faith and doubt, courage and team spirit, depression and exhilaration. You will be taken on an emotional roller-coaster ride.<br /><br />The character’s are real and the style is very good, it is easy to read and the numerous characters are all distinct from each other.<br /><br />It is a book which will leave you wanting more.<br /><br />I hear there is a sequel in the pipeline and I await its arrival eagerly.<br /><br />Star rating 5/5 I loved it.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I had all the luxuries, a big, beautiful house, new cars, a ski house in the mountains of Vermont, a cottage on Cape Cod.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stressful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My husband, Richard, owned his own construction company.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a job with one of the larger insurance companies in Boston.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We both made very good incomes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, we weren’t happy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We weren’t enjoying life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everything was always done in a rush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rushing to work, rushing to go skiing, rushing to get back to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My life was one big rush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, three.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two girls, Melissa and Jennifer and a boy, Alex.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My brother, James, and my sister, Karen are devoted followers of the Bible.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are Born Again Christians.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>James tried to forewarn us months before the attacks, but I didn’t believe him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>James made the preparations for all of us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It just wasn’t in my realm of possibilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t believe that the end times were near.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn’t a follower of the Bible and I didn’t have the strong beliefs that James and Karen had.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Plus, Richard kept telling me that James was insane and to ignore him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, I never would have believed that the United States could have suffered such total destruction and devastation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I never imagined that this could happen to our country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh yeah!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m still not sure if this was a warning from God or the work of the devil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, I do believe that God protected us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do believe that God saved us and I do believe that it is now my job to bring people back to Him.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My Dad grew up on a farm in New Hampshire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We summered there as kids and adults and I brought my own kids there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a very quiet and peaceful place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was always a safe haven, a shelter from the loudness of life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>James built the shelter under one of the open fields with the help of a new friend, Peter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He built an amazing shelter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hmmm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think you need to read the book, <strong><em>The Shelter at Papa’s Farm</em></strong>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There’s a pretty good description in there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, for now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to build some houses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are too many of us to live at the farmhouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, we have no building supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shipments are starting to arrive from all over the world but they are being used to rebuild the cities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have to wait, we have to be patient.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s difficult to wait.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We all want to be above ground again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">No, my two girls were away at college when we were hit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We didn’t get them home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Richard and I argued about that for a long time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Richard was adamant that nothing was going to happen, that James was a kook and that he wasn’t making the girls come home just because James had this feeling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Richard is looking for them now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I pray he finds them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-85776894400750737442012-06-22T05:43:00.000-07:002012-06-22T05:43:04.495-07:00BloggingI have been looking at so many blogs of others that I've neglected my own! It amazes me how many people blog. Prior to writing my book and getting it published, I had no idea what blogging was all about. Many bloggers give book reviews and tell a little about the book. Those blogs have helped me find the books that I might be interested in reading. I have also met some great people on the blogs, willing to give advice or help whenever and wherever they can. So, keep on blogging - blog friends. Be sure to visit my website, too. <a href="http://elizabethmwhite.tateauthor.com/">http://elizabethmwhite.tateauthor.com/</a> My website has more info describing what my book is all about.Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-39916791262911135282012-06-07T11:05:00.002-07:002012-06-07T11:05:35.119-07:00ReviewsI have sent out 5 review copies of my book. I am so anxious to hear back from the reviewers!Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-65665721360878170432012-05-20T10:44:00.001-07:002012-05-20T10:44:34.714-07:00Characters in one wordAlisha - Strong<br />
Richard - Sarcastic<br />
Melissa - Independent<br />
Jennifer - Carefree<br />
Alex - Athletic<br />
James - Serious<br />
Cathy - Fretful<br />
Karen - Sincere<br />
Peter - Kind<br />
Andrew - Reckless<br />
Dr. Elizabeth - Smart<br />
Tommy - Rugged<br />
<br />Elizabeth M. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16902045958650590198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601664595033401226.post-8236292824870170092012-05-19T07:20:00.000-07:002012-05-19T07:20:33.503-07:00COULD IT HAPPEN HERE?<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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My non-fiction book, The Shelter at Papa’s Farm, tells a story of a family living underground for two years after the US has been struck with nuclear weapons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once it is safe to go above ground, Richard searches for his daughters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does he find them?</div>
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If the US was attacked by nuclear weapons, would we be prepared?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Would you be prepared?</div>
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