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Tis the season to be chatty! Join the co-authors of The Spirit of Christmas
Cec Murphey and Marley Gibson, along with the books contributors, for an online holiday chat. The authors will be taking questions, as well as giving away copies of The Spirit of Christmas and other special holiday treats!

WHAT: Holiday Chat with Cec, Marley, The Knight Agency and YOU!
WHEN: Thursday, December 15th at 9pm ET
WHERE: Chat Room–http://client1.sigmachat.com/sc.php?id=115545
HOW TO CHAT: Enter any combination of username and password. Your computer must be Java enabled to chat.

The 411 on THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: At Christmastime, it’s hard not to get caught up in the shopping, the decorating, the party planning and the family drama—and too we often to lose sight of the true meaning of the season. But sometimes, through God’s grace or a simple twist of fate, we’re able to step back and understand what the holiday is truly about.

Happy Freebie Friday

Friday, April 1st, 2011

UPDATE: The winner of THE DARKEST SECRET by Gena Showalter is Sam! Congrats! Please send your physical addy to contests(AT)knightagency.net.

Sorry to keep it quick this week, but we’ve been crazy busy preparing for the RT BookLovers Convention in LA next week — so no news round-up today. We do have an incredibly adorable, hilarious and heartwarming video about kittens, though. TKA authors Marley Gibson and Patrick Burns, special assistants to rising stars Madi and Boo, are helping their “bosses” compete for the job of Purina Cat Chow Correspondent(s). You can help them by viewing the YouTube video below. Trust me, it will definitely put a smile on your face!

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Leave a comment to win a copy of THE DARKEST SECRET by Gena Showalter. The winner will be announced on Monday.

The 411: Keeper of the demon of Secrets, Amun can manipulate the darkest thoughts of anyone nearby. But when the immortal warrior is chained and isolated to protect those he loves, death is his only hope of release—until he meets Haidee, a fellow prisoner whose beauty and hidden vulnerability draw him into a reckless test of his loyalty….

Haidee is a demon-assassin, raised to despise Amun’s kind. Yet how can she hate the man whose touch sets her aflame? But to save him, she must give herself body and soul…and face the wrath of a powerful adversary sworn to destroy her.


Take Home Tuesday Sponsored by Marley Gibson

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
UPDATE: The winner of GHOST HUNTRESS: THE GUIDANCE by Marley Gibson is petite. Please email your physical addy to contests(at)knightagency.net. Congrats!
Marley Gibson’s Ghost Huntress series is the perfect Halloween treat for any YA fan, and today she’s giving away an autographed copy of the first book, GHOST HUNTRESS: THE GUIDANCE. Leave a comment to enter the giveaway. The winner will be announced tomorrow afternoon. Good Luck!!
The 411: Kendall and her ghost hunting team is the talk of Radisson, Georgia, but one person isn’t so pleased. Courtney Langdon doesn’t appreciate Kendall’s new popularity or her relationship with Jason, Courtney’s ex. So Courtney begins dabbling in the paranormal world. At first it’s all a game to draw attention away from Kendall. But Courtney doesn’t know what she’s getting into—or what wants in her. This is one game that’s about to turn deadly serious.
**PLEASE READ. The Knight Agency’s contest rules have changed. Beginning 10/05/2010, our contests are now only open to US and Canadian residents, unless otherwise noted. We appreciate all of our past international participants, and will honor any past giveaways with an international winner that have not yet been claimed. Also, from 10/05/2010 forward, if you do not claim your prize by emailing Contests(AT)knightagency.net within 30 days of the winning announcment being posted — your prize will be declared void. A second winner will not be chosen.**

Marley Gibson’s GHOST HUNTRESS is Back on the Case

Monday, August 30th, 2010

GHOST HUNTRESS: THE COUNSELING – in this fourth installment of Marley Gibson’s popular GHOST HUNTRESS series, THE COUNSELING finds heroine, Kendall Moorehead at a crossroads in her life. Kendall has just discovered who her spirit guide really is, lost her boyfriend, and nearly died doing the thing she loves most–ghost hunting. It’s time to take a break and try to reconcile all the changes she’s going through. So Kendall heads to the Sierra Mountains, where there’s a camp especially for young people with gifts such as hers. It’s a time for reflection and self-discovery. But when she gets to California, she once again finds restless spirits–and the boy in her last vision. It may be the end of one chapter of her life and the beginning of a new one.

Check out Marley’s awesome giveaway for GHOST HUNTRESS: THE COUNSELING on her website. The prize pack includes an autographed copy of THE COUNSELING, a one-of-a-kind ghost hunting blanket, a pendulum, and a signed copy of THE OTHER SIDE: A TEEN’S GUIDE TO GHOST HUNTING AND THE PARANORMAL, autographed by Marley.

What people are saying about GHOST HUNTRESS:

“Real life ghost huntress, Marley Gibson, pulls no punches in this series.” – Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, SyFy’s GHOST HUNTERS

“Every young woman needs to read this!” – Steve Gonsalves, SyFy’s GHOST HUNTERS and GHOST HUNTERS ACADEMY

Marley Gibson is the author of the hit young adult paranormal fiction series, “Ghost Huntress,” from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Graphia line.

Gibson has been a lifelong paranormal enthusiast. She started conducting paranormal investigations in August 2007 as research for her “Ghost Huntress” teen fiction series and has captured some very compelling pictures, videos, and sound files. Gibson was featured on the premiere episode of The Biography Channel’s “My Ghost Story,” as well as being interviewed by CNN.com for a Halloween feature on ghost hunting in 2008.
Gibson’s publishing credits include “Ghost Huntress: The Awakening,” “Ghost Huntress: The Guidance,” and “Ghost Huntress: The Reason.” The next titles in the series “Ghost Huntress: The Counseling” and “Ghost Huntress: The Discovery” will be released in September of 2010 and May 2011 respectively. She has also co-authored a teen ghost hunting how-to guide entitled “The Other Side: A Teen’s Guide to Ghost Hunting and the Paranormal” with Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader. Gibson is also the co-author of the wildly successful “Christmas Miracles,” written with Cecil Murphey, from St. Martin’s Press. The sequel, “Christmas Spirit” will be published in the Fall of 2011.

Gibson has investigated haunts throughout the USA, including Rolling Hills Sanitarium, Waverly Hills Sanatorium, The Sprague Mansion, The Houghton Mansion, The Stanley Hotel, and the Queen Mary alongside well known paranormal celebrities like Jason Hawes, Grant Wilson, Patrick Burns, Chris Fleming, John Zaffis, Shannon Sylvia, Chip Coffey, Stacey Jones, Mark and Debby Constantino, Tiffany Johnson, and many others.

Gibson holds a Bachelors of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Advertising and a double minor in Political Science and Speech Communications from The University of Alabama. She has worked on several political campaigns, as a United States Congressional intern, and has been a marketing events manager in the medical, higher education, financial, and technology sectors. She travels extensively with her partner-in-crime, paranormal investigator Patrick Burns, and the two call Boston, Massachusetts home. She can be found online at www.marleygibson.com and www.ghosthuntress.com and via her group blog at www.booksboysbuzz.com

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From the co-authors of the highly popular CHRISTMAS MIRACLES, Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson are seeking submissions for their follow-up book, CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, to be published by St. Martin’s Press in the fall of 2011, with a foreward by New York Times bestselling author, Debbie Macomber.

The project seeks true stories that emphasize the significance of the Christmas season. We get caught up in the busy-ness of the season—the shopping, the family drama, and the event planning–that we lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. Sometimes, through God’s grace or what some call a twist of fate, we’re able to step back and grasp the real meaning of Christmas and our lives are enriched. This is a great opportunity for authors of all kinds to participate in a successful compilation.

Please visit www.christmasspiritbook.com for more information on guidelines and how to submit.

Christmas Week Guest Blog and Giveaway DAY 4: Twila Belk

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
UPDATE: The winner of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES by Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson is Sarah! Congrats! Please send your physical address to contests(AT)knightagency.net.
A Note from Jia (a.k.a. the wizard behind the green curtain of this blog): Don’t forget that we’re having our annual online holiday party TONIGHT @ 9pmET. Chat with the CHRISTMAS MIRACLES authors Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson, along with contributors like Twila Belk! More than a dozen “presents” will be given out, in addition to a first chapter manuscript critique by one of our agents! Click here to bookmark our chat room. *hands mic to Twila*
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Deck the halls with Christmas miracles, fa la la la la la la la la.

As I sit here trying to come up with a brilliant blog entry, I could use a couple Christmas miracles right now. Number one would be that I actually get the blog entry written before it needs to be posted. Number two would be that my house would miraculously decorate itself. Am I the only one in the world with a naked Christmas tree and zero decorations on display? I shouldn’t be concerned—I have at least another week before Christmas, right? Then there’s the pile of presents to wrap. And the cookies and banana nut bread and bran muffin mix I wanted to make. There’s a ton of stuff hanging over my head right now.
But as I think about it, that’s the kind of stuff that doesn’t really matter in the long run. Christmas isn’t about decorations or presents or bran muffins. It’s about miracles—and one miracle in particular that happened in the little town of Bethlehem many years ago when a baby with the name of Immanuel (God with us) came on the scene. That was the first Christmas miracle, and God has been doing Christmas miracles ever since.
The dictionary describes a miracle as “an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.” I describe a miracle as “a big wow.” “Wow” is about the only thing I can say when something that doesn’t seem possible in the physical realm happens.
I work full-time with bestselling author Cecil (Cec) Murphey as his manager and personal assistant. He and author Marley Gibson joined forces to work on a wonderful book project called CHRISTMAS MIRACLES, published by St. Martin’s Press. It was already in its third printing before it released on October 13. I did a lot of behind-the-scenes work on the book. I’ve handled much of the publicity for it. I’ve worked very closely with the 44 contributors. And, because I’ve personally experienced many “wow moments,” I was able to contribute two of my own stories: “Poinsettias from God” and “It Took a Miracle.”
The book has 48 real-life stories of everyday people who have experienced life-changing moments of hope, comfort, and transformation. Some of the stories involve God’s perfect timing. Others showcase God’s provision or loving care at a difficult time. Some make the reader smile. Others bring tears to the eyes. They all serve as reminders that God still does miracles TODAY. They serve as reminders that GOD IS WITH US. That’s an encouraging message.
As I’ve corresponded with the contributors, I’ve learned of a few heartwarming stories that have happened because of the book.
The contributor copies of the book were a bit late arriving because of going into the third printing. Here’s what one contributor said: “I couldn’t wait, so I ran to Barnes and Noble and picked up a copy of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES. It’s beautiful! My friend and I were perusing it when a homeless man asked us about it. Long story short, God used that wonderful little book to bring a lot of hope and encouragement to him. It really was transforming for him. He went from very discouraged and depressed to eyes brimming with tears and filled with hope. He even started talking about his lost dreams and who God had created him to be.”
In a note I received this week, another contributor mentioned that she had a couple of memorable experiences because of the book. Her story, “Sean’s Question,” is the last story in the book. It’s about losing a child and how God touched her during that time. She said, “I happened to be sitting next to a man in a public place who had lost a child. I knew that this person had struggled with anger and other emotions due to the circumstances of the loss. Because someone talked about the book and he overheard, we were able to have a conversation about our common experience. I told him about sharing my story in the book and gave him a CHRISTMAS MIRACLES postcard. A week later I received a phone call from him at work, and he told me that he had gone out and bought the book after we talked, and that he had read my story and some of the other stories in the book. He said he didn’t think it was a coincidence that our paths had crossed and that we had talked. He wanted me to know how much he appreciated it. He seemed very touched by the book.”
Isn’t that just like God? He does miracles around the book about miracles!
Are you longing for a touch of the miraculous in your life right now? I’m not talking about the finish-the-blog-entry type of miracle or the getting-the-house-decorated miracle. Maybe you’re discouraged because of circumstances beyond your control. Maybe you’re wondering how you’ll make it through the next few weeks. Maybe you’ve run out of hope. I want to encourage you to remember that God is with you. He’s still in the miracle business. And Christmas is the perfect time to let God show you Himself in a fresh and new way.
May your eyes and heart be open to the miracles God wants to do on your behalf, and may your days be filled with joy, peace, and hope in abundance.
Merry Christmas!
BTW—You’re invited to join us for lots of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES talk tonight in the TKA chat room. Cec, Marley, and many of the contributors will be there. We’d love to “meet” you.
CHRISTMAS WEEK CONTESTS: Remember, there are TWO ways to win! Each day this week (December 14th – 18th) a guest blogger will give away a signed book to one person randomly chosen from the comment section. Today’s prize is CHRISTMAS MIRACLES by Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson! Check back in this post tomorrow morning to find out if you are the winner!

Also, at the bottom of each post there is a scavenger hunt question. The answer can be located somewhere on the author’s website. Send in all 5 correct answers* to the scavenger hunt questions, and you will be entered in a drawing to win a TKA Surprise Christmas Stocking filled with books and holiday treats!!!
SCAVENGER HUNT QUESTION (4 of 5): Which one of the CHRISTMAS MIRACLES authors (Cec or Marley) once worked as an elementary school teacher? Visit www.ChristmasMiraclesBook.com to find the answer!
*Please note, that the correct answers to the scavenger hunt questions must be sent in at one time. You must collect all 5 answers and send them in one email. Entries for the scavenger hunt will be accepted from Friday, December 18th thru Sunday, December 20th at midnight. The winner will be announed on this blog Monday, December 21st, 2009. If you have any questions about this contest, please contact contests(AT)knightagency.net.

Take Home Tuesday

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
UPDATE: The winner of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES by Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson is Rain Maiden! Congrats! Please email your physical addy to contests(AT)knightagency.net. Sorry for the late announcment. It’s morning somewhere! :-)
Leave your name in the comment section to win a copy of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES by Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson! The winner will be announced tomorrow morning. Also, don’t forget that Cecil and Marley will be the featured authors at our annual online holiday chat party! TKA Santa will be on hand to give out more than a dozen prizes, including a first chapter critique by a TKA agent. See the post below for futher details!
The 411: A man lies gravely ill in the hospital on Christmas when he hears angels singing and immediately makes a full recovery. A little boy with dyslexia sits down to read a Christmas book and realizes that his disability has vanished. And a woman’s faith is renewed by the chance discovery of a simple nativity set.
Many ordinary people experience God’s grace during those special moments when Christmas becomes more than just a holiday, but a time for miracles. Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson bring you the real-life stories of everyday people who have experienced these life-changing moments of hope, comfort, and transformation—all during the most wonderful time of the year.

TKA’s Annual Online Holiday Party – Be There or Be Square!

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Every year, The Knight Agency holds the best holiday party in town. Why is it the best? Because you don’t have to go outside into the cold, snowy night, shop for the perfect outfit or make polite conversation with tiresome co-workers. *wink* Best of all — we’ve give out prizes. Lots of prizes.

This year we are featuring the authors of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES, Marley Gibson and Cecil Murphey, along with the book’s 50 contributors on December 17th @ 9pm ET. Prizes include copies of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES (natch!), plus selections from other TKA authors and a first chapter critique by one of our agents with a ONE WEEK turnaround!* Wowza! Make sure you mark your calendars for this event!!

The 411 on CHRISTMAS MIRACLES: A man lies gravely ill in the hospital on Christmas when he hears angels singing and immediately makes a full recovery. A little boy with dyslexia sits down to read a Christmas book and realizes that his disability has vanished. And a woman’s faith is renewed by the chance discovery of a simple nativity set.
Many ordinary people experience God’s grace during those special moments when Christmas becomes more than just a holiday, but a time for miracles. Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson bring you the real-life stories of everyday people who have experienced these life-changing moments of hope, comfort, and transformation—all during the most wonderful time of the year.
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Online Chat with the authors and contributors of CHRISTMAS MIRACLES
Where: TKA Chat Room
When: Thursday, December 17th @ 9pm ET
How To Chat: (1) Click on this link:
http://client1.sigmachat.com/sc.php?id=115545 (2) Enter a username and password (any combination) (3) Click Login

*The winner of the first chapter critique will not be able to submit their work for the one week turnaround until after our holiday break (we need rest too!). So, anytime after January 4th, 2010 this prize can be redeemed. If you have questions about this contest or chat, please email info(AT)knightagency.net.

Last night, TKA hosted a chat for Shannon K. Butcher, author of BURNING ALIVE and FINDING THE LOST in THE SENTINEL WARS series. We had an amazing time and gave out a lot of fun prizes. If you missed it, you can read the chat transcript here!

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Cecil Murphey and Marley Gibson are on a mega blog tour this week to promote their book CHRISTMAS MIRACLES. If you visit one of the blogs below and leave a comment in their post, you’ll be entered in a contest to win the very special Christmas basket featured below. November 23rd is the last day to enter a comment.

Authors Marley Gibson, Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader ROCKED the TKA chat room last night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support these awesome writers!
The discussion primarily focused on their new book, THE OTHER SIDE: A TEEN’S GUIDE TO GHOST HUNTING AND THE PARANORMAL. The paranormal experts had plenty of advice to dispel to aspiring ghost hunters, and they also talked about some of their own encounters with otherwordly beings. If you missed out, here’s the next best thing: click here for the chat transcript.