For many years I have kept this blog and my writing business separate. As you all know, this blog is where I post about things the Lord has shown me in Scripture, things I've learned in my walk with Him, End Times prophetic signs happening now, and warnings to the Church! But recently, after a discussion with another writer friend, she challenged me on keeping my two ministries separate. In essence, my books are a huge part of my ministry and connect deeply with my blog posts. If you haven't yet read any of my books, you should know that I do not shy away from bringing all glory to Jesus in my stories. Most of my novels contain miracles, healings, and spiritual warfare, along with great salvation stories. My characters reflect my own journey with the Lord and their spiritual growth during the books is a great witness to anyone reading it. I've had people contact me saying they got saved after reading one of my books, and many others who have said the stories brought them closer to Jesus. All glory to God! He is the one writing these stories through me.
Yes, the books are romances, but that's not all they are. Besides, Jesus is a romantic. The entire Bible is a romance between Him and His Bride! You see, long ago, when I first got published, I made a commitment to the Lord to always keep Him at the center of each book. This has cost me in my writing career, because publishers prefer a Christian book that is toned down on the spiritual stuff. In fact, most Christian novels nowadays barely, if ever, mention Jesus. I could have toned down my message and probably sold a lot more books, got a lot more contracts, etc.. but I refused. I'm not tooting my own horn at all. It really wasn't a hard decision for me at all. Jesus is my world and if my books don't reflect that, then I'm a fake.
Having said all of that, I'm going to start promoting my writing here on the blog. Not often. I will keep it mostly about Scripture and End times Warnings. So without further ado, I have a book releasing today! Each novel takes me about 8-9 months of hard work to write and publish, so it is no little task. Let me introduce you to the two main characters. See if there's something in their journey that may help you in yours! And if the book interests, you, please order a copy.
Desi lives in Miami, Florida in the present time where she runs a Scuba and Shipwreck business inherited from her eccentric grandfather. An old journal passed down through generations reveals secret mysteries of a Privateer, The Sentinel, that sank off the coast of Florida in 1718. Desi was raised as a Christian by her parents, but after her father was lost at sea and her mother died shortly afterward, she and her sister were left to fend for themselves under the care of a crazy grandfather. Later when Desi's sister was diagnosed with liver disease, Desi gave up on God. Either He hated her or He didn't exist. Desi's journey is a struggle to believe that God cares, a struggle to believe that He answers prayers, a struggle to release control of her own life and decisions and trust Him again.
Caleb, grandson of the infamous Captain Merrick Hyde, hails from a sea-faring family of strong faith. He is tasked with tossing the Ring of Solomon into the deep sea at a certain location where its power will be lost forever and out of the reach of unscrupulous men. Caleb carries a heavy burden of guilt from a past failure where many lives were lost. He blames himself for the tragedy and for an infatuation with a woman who distracted him from his mission. He struggles with receiving forgiveness from God and from himself and longs to make up for his mistake. The Ring of Solomon can give him the power he needs to overcome evil and prove to his family and God that he is worthy of their trust. Caleb's journey is one we all face from time to time. Where do we put our trust? In a job, money, beauty, position, intelligence? What do we rely on besides God to help us get where we want to be? Caleb must choose between using the power of the Ring or letting it go and trusting Almighty God.
If you can relate at all to the journeys of these characters, the book might bless and encourage you.
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Blessings! And have a Great Weekend!
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