| I assume if you've come here, you're familiar with some of my novels. I hope they've touched you in some way. And entertained. I work hard to keep you turning those pages. If one of my books keeps you up late? Victory is mine! I feel blessed and privileged to be writing for you. After all, what good does it do to have all these characters running around in my head, chattering to each other, giving me no peace whatsoever, if there's no one else to listen? That's where you come in. You listen to them, and through them, to me. And through the characters and the stories, you know the way my mind works (a scary thought), as well as my heart, my flaws, my fears, my hopes, and my faith. In general, the journeys of my characters are based on my own struggles, stubbornness, missteps, and victories. I may not have experienced exactly the same situations that plague them (ah, the benefits of imagination!) but the emotions and angst they confront are universal and common to many of life's challenges. And though we don't like to admit it, we do gain the most growth through the hard times. Easy, it's not. But rewarding? There is no measure. Being a survivor, whether it be regarding a death in the family, lost love, career detours, or merely getting through today so we can tackle tomorrow, is the heady and harrowing substance of life. And novels. Novel Categories: Historical: I've written two types of historical novels: historical romance and historical bio-novels--biographical novels about real women of history such as Jane Austen and Martha Washington. In their case, I let the real women tell their stories. In the case of my historical romances, I do the telling. The Gilded Age is my pet era of history right now (the last third of the nineteenth century), the era of the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and the enormous influx of European immigrants into America. The contrast is perfect for story-telling. I really love doing the research--a fact that continues to surprise me. My characters are fictional but the setting and time of history are as real and factual as I can make them. Contemporary: These novels are set in the present and strive to lift you up as you join the characters in various crises of living. They incorporate all aspects of life: family, faith, tragedy, and triumph with a lot of conflict stirring the soup . . . But be assured of this: in the end, you will feel good. And hopefully you will even feel better about yourself and your own life journey. You may cry along the way, but hey, such is life. Included in this batch of novels are books that contain a bit of magical realism (Invitation and Steadfast Surrender); spiritual warfare (Quest & The Temptation); time travel (Time Lottery, Second Time Around); courtroom drama (Solemnly Swear); a plane crash (The Seat Beside Me); and a series all about sisterhood (The Sister Circle series.) Hopefully, you’ll find something you enjoy. Which leads to the common thread in all my novels: finding your purpose. No matter if the book is about Mozart's sister, a plane crash, a Victorian boarding house, or time travel, one message prevails: we each have a unique God-given purpose. The trick is to find out what it is. I hope my books help you take one step closer to that amazing knowledge. So enjoy the site. And let me hear from you. We're in this together. God bless us every one. Nancy Moser "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me." (Psalm 138: 8)333 |
An Unlikely Suitor: a Starred review from “Booklist”: American Library Association: “In another tale of strong women, Nancy Moser (Masquerade, 2010) takes readers once again to the harsh life of industrialized nineteenth-century New York. With skillful hands and quick thinking, Italian immigrant and dressmaker Lucy Scarpelli helps her mother and sister as they find work in a prominent dress shop. The Scarpellis’ new life puts them in contact with New York’s elite, and Lucy soon finds herself in an unlikely friendship with Rowena, a socialite in need of a special summer wardrobe for her stay in Newport, Rhode Island. Through a creative orchestration, Lucy and her family become employed by Rowena at her Newport mansion to assist her with their fashionable custom garment designs. As romances bud for Lucy, her sister Sofia, and Rowena, decisions must be made that could change the course of their lives forever. Motifs of friendship that defies cultural boundaries and secret, forbidden love are laced with moments of intensity as danger threatens the lives of the Scarpelli women. Christy Award–winning Moser excels at vivid historical settings (here including pictorial examples of nineteenth century fashion) and compelling stories featuring resilient, uncompromising heroines.” — Elizabeth Ponder An Unlikely Suitor : 4.5 stars from “Romantic Times Magazine”: Moser knows how to mix love and friendship across class lines. Fans of fashion and romance will want this for their keeper shelves. Socialite Rowena Langdon invites Italian dressmaker Lucy Scarpelli to Newport to create her summer wardrobe. While Rowena faces an arranged marriage, Lucy meets an intriguing man on the Cliff Walk. Will they find happiness with their unlikely suitors?
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 "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." Missouri 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!!" Minnesota "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?" Texas "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." Florida 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!" Wisconsin "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 |
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NEWSLETTER: nancy@nancymoser.com ** CALLING ALL Let me help! All but a few of my books have discussion questions included in the back (and if you email me, I will send you questions for The Invitation and Mozart's Sister.) Also, I would be happy to send your Book Club bookmarks, and/or autographed name plates Just email me at nancy@nancymoser.com. Reader Comments: "Masquerade is the kind of story that's perfect for a movie. Fabulous historical detail, wise human insight and an unassailable spiritual message make this romantic women's novel a must-read." Author Hannah Alexander "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." deenasbooks.blogspot.com "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!" Alabama "I finished reading your historical fiction biography on Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How Do I Love Thee?". To classify it as anything less than exceptional would be a terrible injustice. This is, in so many ways, a story everyone should know...I recognize truth when I see it. You have done the Brownings justice. Bravo! Texas "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 "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." Florida |
BIG NEWS! My latest novel An Unlikely Suitor has just been named one of the Top 10 Romance Novels of 2011 by Booklist, which represents the American Library Association. !Jumping up and down! Here's the list: Top 10 Romances of 2011 |
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