 Dear Reader: I have never had so much fun writing a book as I did writing Masquerade. The girls' switch, the unimaginable wealth of the Gilded Age, the amazing fashion, and the inspiring tenacity of the immigrants coming to America for a new beginning... It was like combining The Prince and the Pauper, "Titanic", Age of Innocence, and "Far and Away", all in one. In fact, I openly admit that the dance scene on Mulberry Street was in honor of my favorite scene in "Titanic" when Rose goes below deck and has some real fun dancing to the immigrants' music. This story also touched me because of my own immigrant roots. I stand in awe of the first English immigrant on my father's side, who entered America in 1638 at what became Newport, RI; and the Swedish immigrants on my mother's side who homesteaded in Minnesota in the late 1800's. Talk about taking a chance; moving forward on faith. I would not have the life I live now without their courage. Masquerade begs the question of who we are, and who we are expected to be. It's all about roles. A society girl and her maid. The rich and the poor. The good and the bad. Sometimes God takes us out of our comfort zones in order to make us see there is more to us than we imagine. The station in life that we happen to be born into does not form the boundaries of our purpose, it's just a jumping off point. The finish line can be reached via a myriad of roads. Life is not the process of discovering who we are, but discovering who we are supposed to be. Another reason why this book was such a joy to write was because the characters completely took over and surprised me. A lot. That's what I love about writing novels. The unpredictability of it all. With one word, one glance, one knock on the door, everything can change. Sounds a bit like life, doesn't it? So here's to you, dear reader. Knock on some doors, risk new roles, and step out on faith to find your true purpose.  |
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"John 3:16 is Moser's most gorgeous masterpiece. With a cast of memorable characters that pierce your heart and wedge their way in long after the story is gone, Nancy reminds us once again the power of the most pivotal verse in all of Scripture."
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"Nancy has brilliantly brought fact and fiction together in Washington's Lady to create a story you will never forget. Every time someone mentions George Washington you will automatically recall a woman's deep love for her husband and this country."
Georgia
"I just finished Solemnly Swear! Terrific!! I don't know how you manage to layer the story so deeply. Truly you explore many levels of the human heart!"
Alabama
"I just this moment finished Just Jane. I am astounded and deeply moved! How wonderfully you captured the essence of this beautiful woman!... This is one of the most powerful books I've read in a long time! I absolutely loved it!"
LaFayette, AL
"Just Jane was wonderful from start to finish. I felt as though you caught Jane Austen's personality perfectly…I wanted to tell you most of all that Just Jane encouraged me as a writer. I never imagined that Jane Austen had gone through so many of the same things I'm going through. I just assumed it was easy for her, that anyone who read a single page of her books would instantly recognize her genius. I felt blessed to know that she persevered and God finally made it happen for her. Thanks so much for writing this book. It was wonderful."
Alabama
"Just 10 minutes ago I finished reading Mozart's Sister. Fantastic, wonderful, brilliant do not adequately convey how great your book was. You deserve hearty huzzahs for such writing a compelling and moving portrait of dear Nannerl."
Washington D.C.
"The Good Nearby moved me to tears...of joy…It's the best illustration I've seen of how God takes our pain and makes beauty from the ashes of our lives." Arizona
Arizona
"I just finished your book Crossroads and got totally intrigued by the contents. In fact, I did not get any work done today as planned. I couldn't leave the book alone."
Grand Forks, ND
"I read The Invitation with more open-mindedness than I have ever read a book…after completing it my whole body felt numb…that's when I gave my heart, body, and soul to the Lord…that book changed my life."
Ocala, FL
For Time Lottery: "Too bad there's not a way to double rate this book, but suffice to say it should be a 10+. Nancy Moser hits another home run for me!"
Neenah, WI
For The Seat Beside Me: "WOW!! This book yanked me in and kept me spellbound until the very end. It took me through the whole gambit of emotions. Another great book Nancy!!"
Fergus Falls, MN
"I just finished The Invitation. It is one of those books you hate to put down. It makes you leave the dishes dirty, keeps the broom hanging, the clothes stay in the dryer, and who need to sleep anyway?"
Dayton, TX
"I have just finished all of your novels. I am sad to find out that this is all you are writing on the Sister Circle series. Please, please, please write some more. Peerbaugh Place has come to be a real place for me and the things I have learned about myself is astronomical. I just can't imagine not having anything else to read about things happening in this place and town. I started reading them in a time when I needed help and spiritual guidance. Thank you so much for these books."
Orlando, FL
"I just completed both A Steadfast Surrender and Ultimatum. I read them one right after the other. I feel as if I know the characters intimately because they seem so real."
Southern USA
"One of Nancy Moser's strengths is her creative ability to come up with some very thought provoking plots! I've read all of her books. Regarding her plots you first say, "That would never happen", but after reading for a while you say, "I wonder how people would react if it did happen that way." Crossroads may take you on a trip to Weaver, KS that you will never forget."
Liberty, MO
"I just finished reading Second Time Around and wanted to thank you for the inspiration your books have been to me. I started Time Lottery thinking this would be a fun, entertaining, and fluffy read and was surprised to find that the principle of choice found in the book has had a huge impact in the way I live my life - knowing that every choice I make has its consequences - and also choosing not to live with regrets but to take life as it is today and make the most of it."
Oregon
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