If you enjoy heartfelt fiction with a touch of wonder and lyrical storytelling, you’re in for a real treat!

 

Today, I’m delighted to be taking part in the Coffee Pot Book Club blog tour for One Fine Voice by Rebecca Langston-George. This beautifully told novel is a story of courage, hope, and the quiet power of finding your voice, and I’m very pleased to be hosting an exclusive excerpt as part of the tour. If you enjoy heartfelt fiction with a touch of wonder and lyrical storytelling, you’re in for a real treat—so make yourself comfortable and enjoy this glimpse into a truly enchanting book.

✔️ A powerful historical story set in 1920s America
✔️ A courageous young heroine learning when—and how—to use her voice
✔️ A gripping exploration of conscience, family loyalty, and moral courage
✔️ A deeply moving look at friendship and standing up to injustice
✔️ Perfect for readers who appreciate thoughtful, emotional historical fiction with heart

Check out the blurb:

All her life, Esther Hopkins has been told she has
a mighty fine voice.

Still, she can't believe her luck when just days after moving to town, she's invited to sing a solo at the 1923 Independence Day picnic. But the group sponsoring the picnic is not the benevolent fraternal order they claim to be. Worse, they've recruited her father, the town's freshly ordained Baptist minister, to become their chaplain. When they target the immigrant family of her new best friend, Esther must risk her father's anger, the KKK's revenge, and her family's safety to follow her conscience, salvage her friendship, and find the strength to speak truth to power even if it costs all she holds dear.

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s read that honours love, integrity, and bravery in the face of hate, this is a story that truly matters.

Buy One Fine Voice today on Amazon and experience a powerful story of courage, conviction, and the strength it takes to stand up for what’s right.

Now for the Excerpt

Chapter 14

There’s nothing in this world more useless than unsaid words. You can try to bolster your pride afterward by thinking of what you should have said. I was good at that.  You can save and store those unused words for the future, stacking them like firewood for winter. I’ve tried that, but when the time comes to use those words, my tongue won’t spark the tinder to light the fire. Mostly, you just blame yourself for being a big ole dry-mouthed coward. At that one, I excelled.   

Rebecca Langston-George is the author of nineteen books for young readers including the globally popular For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story. Though she’s long been known for nonfiction, her newest titles are both works of fiction. One Fine Voice is her first middle grade historical fiction while Rover Rolled Over is her first fiction picture book. A retired teacher credentialed in both single subject language arts for upper grades and multiple subjects for younger grades, Rebecca is a popular school presenter for all ages, encouraging students to investigate and tap into their personal interests when writing. She serves on the board of The California Reading Association and is the Co-Regional Advisor for SCBWI Central-Coastal California, helping other writers achieve their dreams. She splits her time between California’s scenic coast and its agricultural heartland, writing (and mostly rewriting) at one mile per hour on a treadmill desk. Read more at Rebecca Langston-George | Children's Book Author.

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