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    BOOK SALE ALERT! ๐ŸŽ‰ . . Itโ€™s been a while sinc BOOK SALE ALERT! ๐ŸŽ‰ . . Itโ€™s been a while since the entire Tales of Ambia series has been on sale, if youโ€™ve been wanting to read them, now is your chance! All of my fairy tales are on sale, including A FLASH OF MAGIC for the first time ever! . . โ€œThe Tales of Ambia series are fairy tales as you have never seen them before. Perfect for read-alouds, perfect for the whole family, perfect for lovers of rom-coms, perfect for fans or cozy adventures such as Studio Ghibli or Pixar, this series features a grumpy fairy godparent who would rather bake cakes than take care of humans. Whether heโ€™s averting political coups or falling in love, the hilarious escapades of Burndee and his family may be the escape youโ€™re looking for.โ€ . . QOTD: What are you reading this weekend?
    QOTD: How do you organize your bookshelves? I like QOTD: How do you organize your bookshelves? I like to organize mine by color! . . So, this hasty reel was made with some random shots on my phone solely to answer a call by @victorialynnauthor inviting people to get this delightful song to trend to celebrateโ€ฆ . . @livylynnglittergirl!!! Happy birthday, sweet Livy! This girl is so talented; she is a co-founder and editor at @theglorywriters, a writer, a songwriter, a singer, the list goes on and on! More importantly, she is a strong-hearted, kind-spirited, soul-deep friend to all those who know her and pursues God with a faith that inspires me. Iโ€™m so happy to know you and to have met you in person, Livy. May you have the happiest and best of birthdays! . . And guys, give LONDON EYES a full listen on Spotify or YouTube and use it in your own reels today; itโ€™s so fun! Today is the one year anniversary of when Livy first dropped her single so letโ€™s spread the song and the birthday cheer about Instagram! ๐ŸŽ‰
    Someone once told me that I should write for child Someone once told me that I should write for children. I told them I want to and intend toโ€”but my first series began as New Adult. Though itโ€™s appropriate for (and enjoyed by) all ages, now more than ever, I want to sell the Tales of Ambia to adults. Why? Because maybe, just maybe, youโ€™re like me. Youโ€™re tired of having to come up with all the fun on your own because no one else plans fun events for grown ups. Youโ€™re tired of being in the kidโ€™s section because there is nothing fun in the adult section. Youโ€™re tired of the office party; you want to be on the slip and slide. This is me, and this is why I write what I write. I want to write fiction for the adults that have the heart of a child, and for those who do not yet know what it is to be a Whimsical Adult. Craziness without being crass, silliness without being stupid, fun without being fluffy. This is my style. Because Iโ€™m tired of adults being forgotten when it comes to wonder - Iโ€™m tired of adults not being urged to play hard and have fun. Just because youโ€™re an adult doesnโ€™t mean youโ€™ve forgotten the magic. You donโ€™t have to lose your ability to marvel. You can still ride the merry-go-round, you can still build a blanket fort, you can still laugh in a pile of leaves and wear polka dot shoes. I wanted to write a series full of adults who, just because they are grown up and have jobs and get married and (maybe) raise children, doesnโ€™t mean they donโ€™t live lives full of magic and whimsy. All the fun isnโ€™t sucked out of their lives just because theyโ€™re in their mid-twenties and counting. I wanted to write fairy tales for adults that feel as real and as kooky as you and me, in a cozy world that is full of not just spells and fairies, but the magic of normalcy. So for all of those people who are tired of the deadly serious adult fiction with all of its angst-ridden tropes and dystopian stakes and simply want the kinds of magical adventures they read as kidsโ€”this is for you. I hope your childlike heart feels right at home in the world of Ambia. Also, happy birthday to my chaotic, canary-colored book, A Royal Masquerade.
    QOTD: Who is one of your favorite childrenโ€™s boo QOTD: Who is one of your favorite childrenโ€™s book illustrators? . . For me itโ€™s Christopher Denise, hands down. I grew up very familiar with Deniseโ€™s work because he drew some of the artwork for the Redwall series by Brian Jacques (in particular, two Redwall picture books and a cookbook). I must have been a teen or even very early twenties before I started getting my hands on the rest of his picture books. . . And after that, there was no going back โ€“ and no stopping me from collecting them. There is something about his precious artwork that absolutely steals your heart, and his attention to the most precious detail steals my breath away. I can still remember standing in Barnes and Noble looking at one of his latest books and almost crying as I flipped through it; his work is not only gorgeous but so unabashedly joyous and sweet that it would make anyone melt. The Christopher Denise effect is hard to describe unless youโ€™ve looked at some of his books; I hope you do. . . KNIGHT OWL is his latest work and I bought it for my twin as a surprise because she loves owls. Hereโ€™s the blurb: โ€œSince the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trialโ€”a frightening intruder. But what Owl lacks in size, he makes up for in good ideas. Isnโ€™t the front cover CUTE?? I hope Iโ€™ve convinced you to try Christopherโ€™s work; you can find them at any library! Also, someone comment on how cute this little woven owl is. My sister bought it at Kitt Peak in Arizona and it is a hand-woven basket made by the Tohono O'odham reservation. His head pops up and you can store things in his tummy. ๐Ÿ˜Š
    QOTD: Whatโ€™s a setting you love to read about? . QOTD: Whatโ€™s a setting you love to read about? . . I love reading books about the sea. If a book takes place on the high seas or features any kind of shoreline, hand it over. My dad was a sailor and I think some of the salt in his blood got into my veins. . . There are few things that cause my spirit to grow quiet - but the sea is one of them. The thunder of waves makes my heart quiet and my mind empty of its clamor. The ocean enables me to rest and meditate as few things can. . . So it's no surprise that I love Horatio Hornblower - specifically, the mini series. I grew up watching the Horatio Hornblower TV show. History, action, brothers-in-arms, seafaring adventure, and LOTS of wonderful characters. Mr. William Bush and Mr. Archie Kennedy are one of my two favorite fictional male characters of all time - no question and no contest. My affection for those two knows no bounds. . . From a tot to an adult, I still think it's one of the best things ever, so it's a little surprising that I only picked up one of the books in recent years. Despite the tragic absence of a Certain Character, I very much enjoyed Midshipman Hornblower and I will still be reading more in the series. . . Ah, but I love books and films about the sea - my dear sea. You are a place I never get tired of hearing about.
    GOTD: Tell me about one of your favorite fictional GOTD: Tell me about one of your favorite fictional locations / book worlds! . . Have you ever had one of those reading experiences where the aesthetic of your day and surroundings just aligned PERFECTLY for you? I was lucky enough to first read MALAMANDER on a stormy winter day when I wasnโ€™t feeling so well. I curled up with a blanket and was instantly transported, the sounds of thunder and rain mingling outside my window as I escaped to Eerie-On-The Sea. . . Malamander is the most deliciously creepy book. Full of tense moodiness, this atmospheric read pulls you in from the first page into the most unique and chillingly memorable story world. . . On top of that, the characters are charming โ€“ especially Herbie Lemon, the down-to-earth and completely relatable little โ€œLost and Founderโ€ of the Nautilus Hotel. But let's not forget Violet, who is one of the few modern heroines I've read about that manages to be plucky and strong without being obnoxious (what is this sorcery?), . . And then there is the storm. The storm itself seems to be one of the characters, always growling at the edges of the story with tempestuous regularity. There are many mysteries hiding in its frightening and mesmerizing depths . . . namely, a monster. โ€™m a sap for monster stories โ€“ I simply canโ€™t resist them. #GimmeAllTheKrakens . . Seaside inns smelling of fish and chips while waves lash the windows, dusty curiosity shops, magical bookstores, gloomy penthouses, and the ramshackle haunt of a quirky professor. There isn't a single scene that doesn't burn itself in your memory and stir you to excitement. . . It's spine-tingling, imagatintive, and has just the right amount of scariness. Read it with a cup of tea on a stormy day - you won't be disappointed.
    QOTD: What's one of your favorite stories about fr QOTD: What's one of your favorite stories about friendship? . . I wasn't expecting much when I first turned on Pixar's LUCA, but it wasn't long before I was completely won over by this charming little film. It feels like the way middle grade USED to be; a straightforward story featuring children with simple goals. The bright and breezy animation coupled with the gentle humor and ebullient "gioia di vivere" of Italian culture makes this just plain fun! . . The elements of the story seem disparate at first glance (what do a merboy, a triathlon, and a Vespa have in common, anyway?) but it's the theme of friendship that ties it all together. Fun stuff aside, at its core, it's the relationship between Luca and Alberto that gives this movie its heart. I was stunned to find myself in tears at the end. (and if you really want to see me cry, let's talk about the follow-up short, "Ciao Alberto"). As an aside, LUCA also contains one of the best and most beautiful representations of a character with a disability that I've ever seen: Massimo is one of my favorite new characters of the last few years and he meant a lot to me, personally. . . Aside from a few moments of peril and one creepy fish guy, the only real provisio I can think of is the typical dash of that Disney religion that sounds something like: "the world just needs to love you as you are no matter how countercultural (unnatural) you are," but the themes of family, sacrifice, and reconciliation more than make up for that! . . All and all, it's a delight: a vibrant collusion of the worlds of Porco Rosso and Little Mermaid tied up in its own unique package that I highly recommend.
    QOTD: What computer games did you like to play as QOTD: What computer games did you like to play as a kid? . . Yes, computer games, not video games. Anybody here old enough to remember those? I grew up playing several computer games on our old PC, but one of my favorites was called OPERATION NEPTUNE. Operation Neptune allegedly taught the player math, but what it really taught me was how to rig the system so I could perfect my point and click skills as I maneuvered and shot my way through an undersea adventure while not learning a single thing about math. . . When I stumbled across SONG OF THE DEEP, I was charmed by the cover and, upon reading it, even more charmed upon learning it was based on a computer game that reminded me a great deal of Operation Neptune. The method of storytelling reflected gaming in the most amusing way: occasionally the MC would stop to solve a problem or pick up a piece of wreckage that helped her level up later in a fight and you just knew EXACTLY what this plot was based on. . . After finding and loving the book, I decided to hunt down the original computer game and finally splurged and got it. I must say, itโ€™s a step-up from Operation Neptune: the graphics and animation are superb, the story far sweeter, and thereโ€™s none of those pesky math questions. Frustratingly, I made it to a certain level and got stuck due to a monstrous spider that I cannot seem to defeat. And THEN my computer crashed so I lost ALL MY PROGRESS AND I'LL HAVE TO START OVER FROM SCRATCH. . . *cries futility over wasting time on a time-wasting game*
    I am stealing this Reading Update Challenge from t I am stealing this Reading Update Challenge from the amazing @e.kmeyer! . . ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™„ ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™™ The last book I finished was DESTINATION UNKNOWN by Agatha Christie. This was my first Christie book and quite possibly my last. Sorry, Christie fans, but I wasn't impressed. . . ๐™ˆ๐™ฎ ๐™˜๐™ช๐™ง๐™ง๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™™ I'm currently rereading some beloved favorites, the PENDERWICKS series by Jeanne Birdsall. . . ๐™ˆ๐™ฎ ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™™ I just started PHANTASTES by George MacDonald. I dearly love George MacDonald, but have yet to read this book! . . ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™„ ๐™˜๐™ค๐™ช๐™ก๐™™๐™ฃโ€™๐™ฉ ๐™ฅ๐™ช๐™ฉ ๐™™๐™ค๐™ฌ๐™ฃ MAGIC BY THE LAKE by Edward Eager. Edward Eager is my new favorite author! I read most of MAGIC BY THE LAKE in one day, lolling outside in the autumn sunlight on a picnic blanket, and it was sublime. . . ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™ข๐™–๐™™๐™š ๐™ข๐™š ๐™˜๐™ง๐™ฎ I read 120 books this year and I can't remember a single one of them making me cry. I recently reread ON THE SHORES OF SILVER LAKE by Laura Ingalls Wilder and the death of Jack the bulldog made me sad. Sorry, that's the best I can do. . . ๐™๐™๐™š ๐™ก๐™–๐™จ๐™ฉ ๐™—๐™ค๐™ค๐™  ๐™ฉ๐™๐™–๐™ฉ ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ฎ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐™ข๐™ฎ ๐™ข๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™™ The Mitford series by Jan Karon. These books always spoke deeply to me, but I was startled by how much more they speak to me now, at my current age, then they did in my early twenties. I saw myself in a lot of the spiritual struggles that Father Tim is going through in these books spoke to me and gave me some answers on the matters I am meditating on this year. . . ๐˜ฝ๐™ค๐™ค๐™ ๐™จ ๐™„ ๐™—๐™ค๐™ช๐™œ๐™๐™ฉ ๐™ง๐™š๐™˜๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ๐™ก๐™ฎ The last book I bought for myself was FLORIOGRAPHY: AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO THE VICTORIAN LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS. I find the language of flowers fascinating and this beautiful book is a great display copy of this lovely tradition. . . ๐™๐™–๐™ซ๐™ค๐™ง๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™š๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™š๐™–๐™ง My NEW favorites of 2022 were PICTS AND MARTYRS by Arthur Ransome, the TALES OF MAGIC series by Edward Eager, THE LITTLE WHITE HORSE by Elizabeth Goudge, THE HOLLOW STAR by @pennykearneybooks and THE FOREST OF STOLEN GIRLS by June Hur. . . Your turn! How would YOU answer the questions above? Let me know in the comments!
    QOTD: Whatโ€™s one of your favorite classic novels QOTD: Whatโ€™s one of your favorite classic novels? . . For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with Treasure Island. I watched the live-action Disney version made in the 1950s and the 1980s Return To Treasure Island since I was a wee tot, and the later became THE definition of adventure storytelling in our house. My mom read the book aloud when I was in school and I was mesmerized by Stevensonโ€™s writing. I listened to the audiobook during a family vacation. We watched the Muppet version, then Treasure Planet, which introduced me to the mind-blowing idea of โ€œpunkโ€ genres and set off a whole slew of my own retellings that were largely rip-offs of said Treasure Planet. . . I always say to each their own--and my own tastes in classic literature do not fall into the realm of Regency romances and Victorian melodramas. My heart is pulled to the high seas, sweeping adventures full of guns and action and good old-fashioned treasure hunts. And, of course, that most elusive and intriguing figure of swashbuckling treachery, Long John Silver himself, the king of all pirates.
    TRYING TO LIVE IN PAST BLESSINGS. . . I was reread TRYING TO LIVE IN PAST BLESSINGS. . . I was rereading scenes of the Voyage of the Dawn Treader and stopped at the scene where Lucy reads โ€œThe Spell For The Refreshment Of The Spiritโ€โ€”a spell that she immediately tries to relive by turning back the pages to read it again . . . only to discover that she canโ€™t. In the magicianโ€™s book, the pages only turn one way. . . In many ways, Iโ€™ve felt Iโ€™ve been pulling futilely at Coriakinโ€™s magic book for the last few yearsโ€”trying to recreate and relive moments of past refreshment. Like Lucy, I canโ€™t remember those periods of refreshment EXACTLY, but the feeling that the Moment Before was better than the Here And Now keeps me lamenting with Lucy, โ€œOh dear, itโ€™s all fading away . . and what SHALL I do?โ€ . . Thereโ€™s an answer, of course, if I would stop tugging at the past and listen. . . Expect the next refreshment, and move on from the last. . . Refreshment, by its definition, is temporary. It means โ€œto replenish.โ€ Refreshment brings a revivifying EFFECT. It is not a place where we can cam, it is but a brief stop to resupply. . . Godโ€™s blessings are numerous, but they often look different from one to another. . . I wasnโ€™t wrong to look back in appreciation on those wondrous, moments of refreshmentโ€”but Iโ€™m wrong to hold them up as a measuring rod and not accept the refreshments right before me or ahead of me. . . Lucy and I would be better off abandoning the frustration of trying to relive past sips of happiness. Better to raise our heads from the book documenting our past through rose-tinted spectacles and look around the room to realize that thereโ€™s a job to do. There are Dufflepuds waiting to be freed from a dark enchantment, a lonely wizard looking for a companion for teatime. This is no time to be lamenting over times gone by. . . (Continued in comments)
    QOTD: What is something that brings you joy? . . QOTD: What is something that brings you joy? . . Something that brings me joy is developmental editing. . . Believe me, I know how lost a writer can feel at the end of the first (or even second) draft. I am often desperate for a light at the end of a tunnel, some direction to help me find the way out of the forest, a book of instructions for how to unsnarl the tangled threads. . . So the fact that I now get to give writers that kind of help is an absolute thrill. . . When I joined the @theglorywriters team as a developmental editor, I cannot describe the satisfaction, the gratification, the sheer adrenaline high of working with authors to help them develop a roadmap to turn their first drafts into polished manuscripts. I am so grateful that the Lord brought me to a place where I can partner with writers and walk alongside them to help them out of first draft conundrums and towards clarity and hope. . . "Iโ€™m in awe . . . you absolutely โ€œgotโ€ this story and these characters, you seem to understand perfectly what I was aiming for and how I feel about them. . . your suggestions for improvement are spot-on . . ." . . Reading messages like this from writers I have provided edits for . . . that's when I I know I am doing what I was meant to do. ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ˜ญ . . As a developmental editor, I offer twenty years of writing experience and over fifteen years of working with a critique group to give you feedback that will enable you to refine your manuscript for publication. My editorial packages covers character developmental, plot, structure, tension, thematic resonance, and more. I provide big picture summaries of the elements of your story that need refining and provide suggestions and encouragement for how to tackle each problem. . . ๐Ÿ‘‰ Prices for services at Glory Writers will be rising at the end of the year! ๐Ÿ‘ˆ If you are looking for editors, cover designers, and formatters, take advantage of our current rates while they are still available! . . Click on the link in my profile to find out more about the Glory Writers and my developmental editing services.
    QOTD: What's a series you loved when you were a ki QOTD: What's a series you loved when you were a kid? . . I grew up reading (and rereading) The Pirate Hunter series, and it has everything an adventurous reader could desire. I've always adored swashbuckling tales (let's be honest, who DIDN'T want to be a pirate growing up?) but this series offered something better than mere piracy. . . Now I could daydream about being a pirate HUNTER! Still a pirate, but one of the good guys. I'd still be roving the seas I adore, still exploring, still sword fighting, still flying in the face of traditional lifestyles, still snatching up rich rewards and wearing fabulous outfits while doing it, but doing it all in the name of JUSTICE. This is a way of life that I can get behind. . . But enough of my grog-induced ravings. A few words about the series itself. . . BLURB: 14-year-old Davy Shea joins his disreputable uncle Patch (a ships surgeon) aboard the HMS โ€œRetribution,โ€ a British war frigate. But when the mysterious naval officer named William Hunter leads a mutiny and reveals that he is more than he appears, Davy is swept up into the swashbuckling life of pirate hunting. . . I have to admit, I was very disappointed by the series finale (a downbeat and completely open-ended affair) but nevertheless, this is still a series I readily recommend to anyone who loves coming of age stories, the high seas, and piratical exploits! ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ
    QOTD: What's one of your favorite lesser known fan QOTD: What's one of your favorite lesser known fantasy novels? . . There are a LOT of fantasy novels on bookstagram: but so many of the fantasy novels you see are the same popular titles! So let's share some love for lesser known works. I'll go first. . . I really enjoyed ON THE EDGE OF THE DARK SEA OF DARKNESS by Andrew Peterson. This book takes a lot of classic tropes and makes them irresistibly fun with a slightly wry, tongue-in-cheek attitude. The plot moves slowly, and the author spends a lot of time ambling through his world-building โ€“ but, please, amble away when itโ€™s a world this imaginative! From the evil Fangs of Dang, to singing dragons, and very mysterious book shops โ€“ this world is full of delightful layers and details. And then we have the characters. The siblings; reluctant hero Janner, the awkward Tink, and the sweet-natured Leeli. The quirky bookshop owner, the noble-hearted mother and, most especially, Podo and Peet the Sock-man โ€“ two fierce but altogether different protectors that capture the reader's heart. Humorous, exciting and occasionally scary (but in that fun way we enjoyed being frightened as young children!) โ€“ this book was nothing short of an adventure.
    September camera roll! . I stole this idea from @v September camera roll! . I stole this idea from @victorialynnauthor. . Some highlights from last month: . . โ€ข Celebrated the release of my next book, A Flash Of Magic. . ยท โ€ข Picked the last of my green peppers. ยท โ€ข Was shocked and delighted by the most perfect and enormous rainbow right in our backyard. The entirety of it was visible from our back window. ยท โ€ข Visited one of my favorite coffee shops and used bookstores, before stopping at a sublime bakery. ยท โ€ข I did a little drawing (I havenโ€™t doodled in ages). ยท โ€ข Baked some delicious treats. ยท โ€ข Read some new books that I mightily enjoyed (the Tales of Magic series by Edward Eager). I canโ€™t remember the last time I read two books in one day, and it was a delicious extravagance! ยท โ€ข I finally watched Top Gun: Maverick and itโ€™s just as awesome as everyone says it is. ยท โ€ข I also caught up on Rings of Power . . . which is just as bad as everyone says it is. ยท โ€ข Had fun with my family playing Mario Kart, reveling in a Marvel Pizza Night, random trips to Chick-Fil-A to celebrate massive progress in cleaning and decluttering our home. ยท โ€ข Lots of lying on a picnic blanket and reveling in the Fall weather . โ€ข Took a much-needed two week break from deadlines and social media. And the break was so good Iโ€™ve decided to extend it till next Monday! I hope to tell you more about the things I learned about social media breaks next week! . . . What was your September like? What was the best thing that happened to you? What have you been reading/watching/doing?
    @erikamathewsauthor and I are hosting an ocean the @erikamathewsauthor and I are hosting an ocean themed bookstagram challenge for the month of October! . . To participate in the challenge, simply post pictures inspired by the dayโ€™s prompts and use the hashtag #OceansOfOctoberPhotoChallenge if you want your photos to be shared. . . It is not necessary that all of your photos be about nautical books โ€“ just somewhat inspired by the daily prompts. You also donโ€™t have to post every single day! Post as little or as much as you like! . . I had so much fun coming up with these prompts and I hope you have fun interpreting them!
    IT'S RELEASE DAY FOR A FLASH OF MAGIC. ๐ŸŽ‰ . . Wh IT'S RELEASE DAY FOR A FLASH OF MAGIC. ๐ŸŽ‰ . . What started out as a short story on my Patreon during Christmas of 2020 has now finally become a beautiful paperback and ebook. I am thrilled to announce that book four of the Tales of Ambia series is finally out in the wild and I just want to take a moment to thank you. . . Thank you to my patrons, @ahartleyscribbles, @elsiesadventuring , Mackenzie, @maryhercegauthor, @joellenkemper, and @beccanorthreads, to whom this book is dedicated. Without you, this book would not exist. The magical community we have built on Patreon has been one of the best experiences of my author journey and you six made it possible. Thank you to my readers, who wait so patiently during the long interim between each book release: you're the reason a book called The Reluctant Godfather turned into a series in the first place. Thank you for being Burndee fans and the most magical readers an author could ask for. Thank you to everyone who helped and continues to help me launch A FLASH OF MAGIC into the world: I couldn't have done this without you! . . After the flurry of a book release I'm looking forward to a short break from Instagram and writing but before I go, I just want you to know . . . . . If you're reading A FLASH OF MAGIC this weekend, it's my dearest hope that it blesses you and helps you escape the hard things in your life for a few hours. I hope it makes you smile and laugh out loud. I hope it helps you forget the dark while at the same time helps you remember the incandescent light of family and friends. I hope it surrounds you with the fun and coziness of fairy godparents, food fights, and baking. . . Consider it a big hug from me to you.
    QOTD: Do you like short reads or long reads? . . QOTD: Do you like short reads or long reads? . . I knew A FLASH OF MAGIC would be the longest Tales of Ambia book to date, but I wasnโ€™t quite prepared for how FAT it was until I unpackaged my author proof! ITโ€™S SO STUBBY AND PINK AND FAT - LIKE A LITTLE BABY. I WANT TO HUG IT. . . Ahem, but seriously, there is something so appealing about a fat and squishy pocket-sized book! . . For a little perspective, The Reluctant Godfather is approximately 25k, A Royal Masquerade is approximately 35k, and Poppyโ€™s Peril is approximately 17k. A Flash Of Magic is nearly 60k! I hope you all enjoy the latest and longest installment of The Tales of Ambia! . . Release day is tomorrow! You can still preorder the ebook by clicking on the link in my profile!
    Hi there! Iโ€™m Allison. . . Professional Bio: I Hi there! Iโ€™m Allison. . . Professional Bio: I am a developmental editor for @theglorywriters and the author of the Tales of Ambia, a series of rom-com retellings of fairy tales, as well as one of the contributors to the multi-author series #AVillainsEverAfter. My flash fiction and short stories have been published in multiple anthologies and magazines, as well. I graduated from London Art College after studying cartooning and childrenโ€™s illustration and worked in sales before pursuing writing full-time. . . Unprofessional Bio: I am a Jesus loving, Bible believing, Spirit filled conservative Christian author in my very early thirties. I am an ENFJ (aka, the extroverted ringleader) with a love for good food, strong candles, and cute drawings. I am a massive fan of Studio Ghibli, childrenโ€™s books, and long walks full of good conversations! . . My Vision For This Space: Itโ€™s in my profile, โ€œA Cozy Corner Of Christian Cheer.โ€ My name means โ€œlittle truthful oneโ€ and that has been a defining factor of my entire life. I want to share the Truth on this account . . . while softly closing the door on the worldโ€™s chaos. The worldโ€™s real problems are in my thoughts and prayers, but rarely on my feed. I was never much good at educating people, debunking lies, engaging the clamorโ€”what I am good at is singing in the dark. And acknowledging the good in a dark world is a way of telling the Truth. . With this account, I hope to be your morale officer, reminding you that life is miraculous and the future is secure. It is my hope to give you a good laugh at my mischief and nonsense and maybe offer you some hope by trying to be aggressively whimsical, chasing magic with enthusiasm, and persistently believing in the holy beauty of an ordinary life. I want my account to be an air raid shelter in the Blitz of social media. So I hope you stay and have a chuckle with me, and remember the crunch of toast, the sound of birds, the feel of sunshine, and the certainty of hope. Iโ€™m glad youโ€™re here. . "I don't think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains." โ€“Anne Frank . . QOTD: What does your name mean? What are you a fan of? Introduce yourself in the comments below!
    ITโ€™S ANOTHER GIVEAWAY. โญ๏ธ โญ๏ธ . . A FLAS ITโ€™S ANOTHER GIVEAWAY. โญ๏ธ โญ๏ธ . . A FLASH OF MAGIC releases this upcoming Friday and to celebrate I'm giving away a signed paperback copy to one lucky winner! This one is for US participants only, but I'm also giving away an ebook to an International buddy! ๐ŸŽ‰ . . Follow the steps below for a chance to win. . HOW TO ENTER. 1. Follow me. 2. Save this photo. 3. Share in your stories and tag me. 4. Tag five friends! 5. Tell me about something magical that happened to you this month! . . EXTRA ENTRIES . 1. Sign up for my author newsletter (link in profile - counts as three extra entries) 2. Say MAGIC below in the comments to let me know youโ€™ve done the extra step (also let me know if you are entering the US or International giveaway).
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