Highlands Elementary School 5th Grade Linc

In this Post…
- Highlands Elementary School 5th Grade Linc♦
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
HES 5th Grade Linc
On Wednesday, March 20th, I had the wonderful pleasure of teaching the Highlands Elementary 5th Grade Linc students about writing books.
We had a blast!
During the last half of the class, they all tried their hand at planning out stories they would like to write, which they then shared with the class. These kids were brilliant and creative, and an awesome audience!
Thank you Mrs. Harden for the invite!
My only regret is that I have only one picture to share. But, one is better than none…
Read My Books? Please Review Them on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
March 23, 2019 | Categories: Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: children's books, Christian books, YA Fantasy, young adult fantasy | Leave a comment
Re-reading Old Favorites and Book 3

In this Post…
- Re-reading Old Favorites…Getting Inspiration for Book 3
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Re-reading Old Favorites and Book 3
The past six months have been INCREDIBLY busy and hectic. There’s been a book release, major changes at my old practice, moving into a NEW practice, a blog tour in the midst of that…oh, and let’s not forget Thanksgiving and Christmas. Did I mention I also have kids and a wife?
All that is to say, I haven’t been the most attentive blogger/author. Hopefully that can all change now and things will quiet down. Dear God please.
January 20, 2018 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Inspiration, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Merry Christmas! / Tour Day 6 / Interview with Daniel and Ben

In this Post…
- DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 6 Link♦
- Interview with Daniel and Ben
- Secret Words So Far…
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest
Blog Tour and Giveaway
Merry Christmas!
Head on over to Saturday’s Blog Tour site to see the secret word and read my guest post. Unfortunately, there was a slight confusion and the same article from Lorehaven (The Wild Spirit) was posted there. BUT, the secret word is correct.
Thanks, Ms. Cole, for allowing me to be featured on your site!
Additionally, all the secret words are now posted in the next section below.
Never fear, though! Here is the Character Interview with Daniel and Ben that was slotted to appear there. Enjoy!
Interviewer: Today, we are interviewing Daniel and Ben Jones from Nathan Lumbatis’s Sons and Daughters series. Welcome!
Daniel: Hi.
Ben: Thanks! This is so cool. I’ve never been interviewed before. It makes me feel important.
Daniel: You’re not. Don’t let it go to your head.
Ben: Pfft. Nerd.
Interviewer: : Okay guys! Let’s get started. If you had a free day with no responsibilities and your only mission was to enjoy yourself, what would you do?
Daniel: That’s easy. Probably sleep. Play video games. Sleep again. Maybe kick around a soccer ball until my next naptime.
Ben: You’re so lazy. I’d probably ride my bike around the neighborhood, chill out with my dad. And maybe kick Daniel a couple times.
Interviewer: Classic teenagers. You two seem like you’ve been brothers your entire lives. That’s great. Next question.
What impression do you make on people when they first meet you?
Daniel: Uh, this got deep real fast. It’s kinda starting to feel like a homework assignment. I don’t know. Maybe that I’m an awesome soccer player.
Ben: How would people know you play soccer when they first meet you unless you’re bragging about it?
Daniel: Like you’re some interview expert. All right, what’s your answer?
Ben: Well, I hope people think I’m nice and helpful. And maybe cute with an irresistible smile.
Daniel: Such a doofus.
Interviewer: Well, I’m sure you both make a good impression wherever you are.
What was your favorite part in Daniel and the Triune Quest?
(Daniel and Ben look at each other)
Ben: Favorite part? The end when we were home and still alive. Do you know what we went through?
Daniel: Yeah. It wasn’t fun. Although, there was one part in the very beginning where I was asleep. That was awesome. But everything else stunk. Oh, and when I played soccer and totally beat Ben right before everything went downhill—it was awesome. That was your favorite part, right, Ben?
Ben: No. But I did like it when you were asleep and I didn’t have to listen to your obnoxious comments.
Interviewer: Okay, fine. What was your least favorite part of the book?
Daniel: I don’t think I’m allowed to say. It’ll ruin the suspense, and I’d probably get grounded. But, duh, it’s the part when that really, really bad thing happens. You know… (nods at Ben).
Ben: Do you really have to ask? I mean…could there be anything worse? It was literally the worst moment in my life. Kind of insensitive of you to ask, by the way.
Daniel: Yup.
Interviewer: Sorry! Geez. It’s a standard interview question. I’ll try to be more sensitive in the future.
How’s this one: What do you suppose God thinks of you?
Ben: Hmm. Well, even though he lets us go through some tough times, I’m sure he loves me. I guess he thinks of me as his son.
Daniel: Same.
Interviewer: You don’t want to add anything, Daniel?
Daniel: Nope. I’m his son and he loves me. I think that answers the question pretty well.
Interviewer: Okay. No sense beating a dead horse. In Daniel and the Triune Quest, you both have an experience with the Son, the second person of the Trinity. What was that like?
Ben: Ha! It was overwhelming in every way you could possibly imagine.
Daniel: I felt like I was plugged into an electrical socket. But, you know… I didn’t mind it.
Ben: Or like you were standing next to a star and any second you were just going to be eradicated by its power.
Daniel: Exactly. It was good, though. Better than good. It was probably the best experience of my life. I guess I’d say that was my favorite part of the quest, now that you mention it.
Ben: Yeah. If I could’ve just stayed with him…but, well, I asked him if I could and he said no. That’s the whole point of life though, right? To get back to him?
Daniel: I think so. But wait, you tried to stay? What about me?
Ben: I came back, didn’t I? Can you blame me for trying?
Daniel: Yes, watch me. I’m blaming you right now.
Ben: Aw, you would’ve missed me. Poor wittle Daniel would’ve been all awone.
Daniel: I would’ve missed laughing at your pathetic soccer skills.
Ben: So mean.
Interviewer: Your experience with him sounds amazing. Next question: What do you like about being brothers?
Daniel: Ugh! Not more deep stuff! Can’t you ask me about my favorite video games or movies or something?
Ben: What Daniel means is, he loves sharing a room with me because now he doesn’t feel so lonely. And becoming my brother gives his life the meaning he was always looking for. It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him. Right, Daniel?
Daniel: (Rolls his eyes) More like, the best thing about being your brother is that standing next to you makes me look taller and hotter, and more girls notice me.
Ben: All except Gabriela, huh?
Daniel: Hey! What the heck, man? Way to take it too far!
Interviewer: My goodness. For those who don’t know, who is this Gabriela?
Ben: Oh, you better let me answer this one. If Daniel tries, he’ll start blushing and get all giggly.
Daniel: What the—
Ben: Gabriela is this girl we met in Peru during our first quest. She’s really pretty and nice, and super brave, and Daniel’s got a crush on her. But now she’s off serving the Three somewhere and doesn’t have time for dating.
Daniel: I’m going to kill you. As soon as we’re alone, I’m calling one of the Enemy’s monsters and inviting them over to eat you for lunch.
Ben: Ha! You’re blushing. That was too easy. I win!
Daniel: (Folds his arms and glares back)
Interviewer: Well, she sounds lovely. Adoption or no, you boys sure do act like real brothers. While we’re on the subject of supporting characters in the book, how is your ex-adoptive sister, Gator?
Daniel: Huge.
Ben: Probably clipping her Aunt Barf’s toenails again.
Interviewer: (Chuckles) Yes, well…do you think she is doing well? For those who don’t know, it’s been 8 months since her father lost custody and she’s been living with her Aunt Barf. Unfortunate name, really.
Ben: Let’s not lose sight of the fact that her dad lost custody because he allowed her to beat me and Daniel up, and he tried to turn Daniel into a slave. So, you know, go easy on the sympathy. But, when she popped in at the end of the book, she looked more like a normal human, so that’s good.
Daniel: Ben, man…have a little compassion. She did look better, though. Her eyes had less of that “I’m going to pound you into the dirt” kind of look, and more of a “I think I just had a feeling” look. I think she’ll turn out okay. Living with Aunt Barf is probably helping her realize how a normal home is supposed to work. Hopefully.
Ben: I wish I had an Aunt Barf.
Daniel: Aw. Me too. That’d be hilarious.
Interviewer: Okay. Last question. But, I have to say, it’s a serious one. It was clear at the end of the book that the Enemy has some ominous things planned for the world. How will you focus on saving Raylin when so much hangs in the balance?
Ben: Uh, I don’t even know how to focus on my math homework, much less balancing Raylin and the world. So, I have no idea. We’ll just do what we have to do, I guess.
Daniel: Yeah. We have to save Raylin in order to save the world, anyway, so… it’s all the same. Rescuing her, beating up a monster, defeating the Enemy—the Three will work it all out.
But, you know, these quests usually begin and end with some nasty monsters popping up. It’s not like we have a choice but to focus on defeating whatever’s trying to kill us in the moment. I imagine the quest for Raylin will be the same. Sorry world. If it’s between saving you and blasting an oozing demon that wants to eat me, I’m going to handle the demon first.
Ben: Like any monster has tried to eat you! It’s me they go after, Daniel. Every time!
Daniel: Not true! They try to….No. You’re right. You’re the one who all the monsters try to eat. Yep.
Interviewer: You guys are hilarious. It’s been a pleasure picking your brains for these ten minutes or so. Let’s do this again sometime after your next quest.
Ben: Sure.
Daniel: Bring food.
Ben: Good idea! Yeah, bring pizza.
Interviewer: I’ll see what I can do.
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post, combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
The secret words so far are:
Monday: “Must”
Tuesday: “Ben”
Wednesday: “to themselves”
Thursday: “and”
Friday: “Daniel”
Saturday: “Die”
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 24, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 5

In this Post…
- DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 5 Link♦
- Secret Words So Far…
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest
Blog Tour and Giveaway
Head on over to Friday’s Blog Tour site to see the secret word and read my guest post at the Speculative Faith website. Here’s an excerpt…
The Wild Spirit
(or Zombie Christianity)
(Random Sappy Christian Movie or Book Scene)
“Good afternoon, Timmy.” Mr. Heartsworth waved to Timmy from his garden, his face framed by the red roses he was planting in the dark, rich earth. “How was school today?” He stood and ambled to the fence, his knees creaking with each step.
Timmy shook his head, his curly, blond hair bouncing as he did. “Not good. Anger got the best of me again, Mr. Heartsworth. Kicked a teacher in the shin and stole a candy bar from a friend. I wish I wasn’t so bad! If I don’t get a handle on myself, I’ll probably end up being a drug-dealer, atheist, and maybe a human trafficker. What is wrong with me, Mr. Heartsworth?”
The old man brushed off dirty hands and waved for Timmy to follow him into the garden. With one quick movement, he took his phone out of his pocket, opened Spotify, and turned on Bill and Gloria Gaither’s Just As I Am.
READ MORE…
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Let the tour continue!
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post, combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
The secret words so far are:
Monday: “Must”
Tuesday: “Ben”
Wednesday: “to themselves”
Thursday: “and”
Friday: “Daniel”
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 23, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 4

In this Post…
- DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 4 Link♦
- Secret Words So Far…
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway
Head on over to Thursday’s Blog Tour site to see the secret word and read Peter’s interview with me. Here’s a snippet to whet your appetite…
What inspired you to write the Sons and Daughters series?
I work a lot with children and teenagers who come out of broken homes, many of whom have been adopted or were in foster care at some point. One thing they all have in common was a hunger for identity—a place to belong to, a family heritage to call their own, a history they can be plugged into. Really, that’s a desire we all have, it just seemed emphasized in these children. And, ultimately, that need is fulfilled in salvation, in our adoption into God’s family. That need and fulfillment were the inspiration for Sons and Daughters.
How would you describe the Daniel and the Triune Quest in a text message?
That’s hard! Probably:
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Let the tour continue!
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post, combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
The secret words so far are:
Monday: “Must”
Tuesday: “Ben”
Wednesday: “to themselves”
Thursday: “and”
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 22, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 3

In this Post…
- DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 3 Link♦
- Secret Words So Far…
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway
Head on over to Wednesday’s Blog Tour site to see the secret word and read Christianity and Mythology: A Reprise
Those who were around for the release of my first book, Daniel and the Sun Sword, will remember that I wrote about the subject of Christianity and Mythology then. I decided to expand on this topic for the release of the sequel in hopes to further explore the traces of Christianity sprinkled throughout worldwide mythologies.
Speculative Fiction begins by presuming the basics of a Christian worldview and then asking “What if?“. One of the central What if’s of Daniel and the Triune Quest, and the Sons and Daughters series as a whole, has to do with the origin of worldwide mythologies: What if every culture’s myths grew out of man’s fallen memory of the one true God, his plan for redemption, and the rebellion of dark angels? Wouldn’t there be traces of truth and the thread of redemption in those ancient stories?
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Let the tour continue!
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post, combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
The secret words so far are:
Monday: “Must”
Tuesday: “Ben”
Wednesday: “to themselves”
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 21, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 2

In this Post…
- DTQ Blog Tour and Giveaway: Day 2 Link♦
- Secret Words So Far…
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway
Head on over to Tuesday’s Blog Tour site to see the secret word!
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Let the tour continue!
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post, combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
The secret words so far are:
Monday: “Must”
Tuesday: “to themselves”
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 20, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Black Friday Sale, bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway

In this Post…
- Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway ♦
- Is there a Personal God (Read to find the secret word…)
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway
Today begins the Daniel and the Triune Quest Blog Tour and Giveaway. Over the next five days, a new website/blog will feature content surrounding the Sons and Daughters series each day. This will include an author interview, character interview with Daniel and Ben, new articles written by yours truly, etc.
But wait. There’s more!
Each post will feature a “secret word,” including THIS ONE. Visit each post over the next several days, collect the words, compile them into the correct sentence, and enter the sentence in the Rafflecopter Giveaway at the end of the tour to win a prize!
Each participating website will have a link to the Rafflecopter Giveaway, including mine. Want to know what you could win? Read the post below to find out.
Blog Tour Schedule
MONDAY, December 18, 2017: www.nathanlumbatis.com
TUESDAY, December 19, 2017: https://tpssarahlightshadows.wordpress.com/
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 2017: http://dreams-dragons.blogspot.com/
THURSDAY, December 21, 2017: http://christianfictionreviewguru.blogspot.com/
FRDAY, December 22, 2017: http://speculativefaith.lorehaven.com
SATURDAY, December 23, 2017: https://thewritestuffradio.wordpress.com/
Let the tour commence!
Find all the secret words found in each participating blog post (including this one), combine them into a complete sentence at the end of the tour on Saturday, then follow the Rafflecopter link below to enter the sentence as your answer.
Is There a Personal God?
Daniel and the Triune Quest takes place mostly in a rural Indian town steeped in Hinduism. If posed with the question of whether or not there is a personal god, interested and invested in the daily lives of his/her worshipers, and loving those followers with an unconditional love, a typical Hindu will likely answer with a resounding “No.”
Hinduism is like a complicated tangle of multiverses with good and evil being ambiguous, gods and goddesses having (at least) dual personalities, three versions for every myth, and a dreadful uncertainty at its core in the form of the karmic circle.
~ The secret word is “MUST” ~
Part of Daniel and Ben’s mission while in India is to share about their personal experiences with the Three–the Father, the Spirit, and the Son. Their testimony is foreign to their new Indian friends, but the Truth of a personal, loving God resonates within them.
Most people don’t have earth-shaking spiritual experiences like Daniel and Ben which shatters their spiritual doubt. But, the yearning in all of our hearts for a deeply personal relationship with God is evidence that there is an object of that yearning in existence. C.S. Lewis sums it up best when he says:
“Creatures are not born with desires unless satisfaction for those desires exists. A baby feels hunger: well, there is such a thing as food. A duckling wants to swim: well, there is such a thing as water.”
To this we could add:
Mankind desires intimacy with Divinity: well, there is such a thing as a Personal God.
♦♦♦♦♦
Enter the Giveaway!
_____
First prize: Signed copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword and Daniel and the Triune Quest
+
Sons and Daughters Bookmarks
_____
Second Prize: Signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword + Bookmark
Enter the Giveaway!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
December 18, 2017 | Categories: blog tour, Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Black Friday Sale, bog tour, Christian books, Christian growth, Christmas, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, giveaway, prizes, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Back Friday Sale on Signed Books!

In this Post…
- Sale on Signed Books for Black Cyber Friday ♦
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Sale on Daniel and the Sun Sword/Triune Quest for Black Cyber Friday
Okay…I know that technically, the cyber sales are supposed to hit on Monday, but why wait?
Order a signed copy of Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and Triune Quest on my WEBSITE
between now and December 1st to get them at 15% off!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
November 24, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Black Friday Sale, Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel and the Triune Quest, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Thanksgiving and DTQ and DSS in Top 100!

In this Post…
- Thanksgiving ♦
- DTQ and DSS in Top 100 in Amazon’s Action and Adventure! ♦
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon ♦
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest ♦
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter ♦
Thanksgiving
I’m thankful for many things in my life: Jesus, my family, friends, career, etc. But most of all (and more specifically) I’m thankful that instead of simply saving me from death and judgment, God also granted me the right to be a literal Son of God—a coheir with Christ.

“And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,” Says the Lord Almighty.
What are you thankful for?
DTQ and DSS in Top 100 in Amazon’s Action and Adventure!
This past week, I was thrilled to discover that both Daniel and the Triune Quest and Daniel and the Sun Sword were in the top 100 in their primary Amazon category (Action and Adventure). Thanks!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
November 18, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Triune Quest, young adult christian | Leave a comment
NEW Page on Writing and Publishing

In this Post…
- NEW Page on Writing and Publishing•
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon•
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest•
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
NEW Page on Writing and Publishing
I’ve had several questions lately regarding the writing and publishing process. So, to better answer your questions, I’ve compiled all my old posts about this subject into one place. Head on over to the Writing and Publishing page and check them out.
Don’t see a topic you’d like written about? Send me a message and I’ll do my best to answer it!
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
November 11, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Triune Quest, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Character Spotlight: The Enemy–What Did He Hope to Gain?

In this Post…
- Character Spotlight and Discussion: The Enemy—What Did He Hope to Gain?•
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest•
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon•
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
Character Spotlight: The Enemy—What Did He Hope To Gain?
∞I would love this post to result in discussion, so please comment.∞
I’ve always been intrigued as to what the Enemy hoped to gain by rebelling against God. There are a stream of questions that pop into my mind when I consider this.
Like us, were the angels limited in their ability to understand God’s omnipotence?
Did the Enemy truly believe he could supplant God?
Did he believe there would be no penalty for rebelling?
Did he think he could hide his pride from God’s omniscience?
Is he much more powerful than I think, and trusted he could overthrow the Most High by combining his power with that of a host of lesser angels?
Or, did he hope that God would simply abandon this world so that he could become its god?
I am exploring this throughout the Sons and Daughters series as a whole. Of course, I DON’T PRETEND TO WRITE DOCTRINE, so please no backlash. What the Enemy thought is only briefly explored in scripture, and so we are left to engage in conjecture.
Personally, I think rebellion is only logical if the Enemy truly believes he had something to gain. But, I doubt he thought he could overthrow God. With no hope of victory in the sense of “ousting” God from his place in Heaven, that leads me toward the abandonment theory: “I’ll make mankind in my own image and God will move on, leaving me to rule the earth in his place.”
I guess the Enemy didn’t realize how invested in us God is.
What are your thoughts?
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
November 4, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Triune Quest, young adult christian | Leave a comment
For Those Who Couldn’t Come to the Release…

In this Post…
- Literary Losers: DTQ Edition•
- Why Do People Change?•
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest•
- Review DTQ and DSS on Amazon•
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
Literary Losers: DTQ Edition
Here’s a bit of ridiculousness for the kids.
That’s right, folks. It’s the next installment of Literary Losers, where I interview a villain from DTQ. The audio malfunctioned during recording, but we made do as best as we could. Enjoy!
Why Do People Change?
Why do people change for the better? And how? What makes them stop, realize they’ve done something mean, selfish, or insensitive, and decide to do something different? Two things: personal loss, which stinks; and love, which is both wonderful and terrifying. Personal loss, whether something simple like being grounded, or something worse, like losing a job or a friend, can lead a person to recognize mistakes. It naturally makes a person evaluate whether or not they did something wrong to make their life so unpleasant. It is therefore for their benefit to change.
Love—love is a different story. It’s dreadful to see someone you truly love suffer. So, at times, you might change in small ways for their benefit… to make them feel better even when doing so is a problem for you. For example, you might change how you say, do, or think something so the feelings of the person you love are spared. But sometimes love is so strong that we might be willing to put someone or something ahead of ourselves entirely. You might give your time, material possessions, energy, comfort, even your life, for the sake of the one you love.
It was with these thoughts in mind that I sent Daniel and Ben on their next quest. How would they have changed roughly eight months after their initial life-altering adventure? What choices would Daniel’s devotion to the Father lead him to make, and how would this affect Ben’s own spiritual growth? And what would their friendships with each other, Raylin, and Gabriela make them willing to do? Not to mention, what sort of poor choices would two teenage boys make that would naturally lead to some soul searching? They say you should get your heroes stuck up in trees and then throw stones at them. When both love for others and good old-fashioned teenage mistakes are in the mix, there were no shortages of trees, and I happened to find one really big stone.
I hope you enjoy the story and that it makes you reflect on the nature of the greatest Act of Love in history.
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble:
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Review My Books on Amazon!
If you’ve read either Daniel and the Sun Sword or Daniel and the Triune Quest and enjoyed them, please review them on Amazon! Here are the links:
Praise for Sons and Daughters Series
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
October 14, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: Christian books, Christian growth, Daniel and the Triune Quest, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Release Party is Here!

In this Post…
- DTQ Release Party is Here!
- Character Spotlight: Daniel
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
DTQ Release Party is Here!
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the release party today. Just in the way of preparation, I’m re-posting the Literary Losers video from the Daniel and the Sun Sword release event. It’ll get everyone warmed up for the next installment today around 2:00.
Character Spotlight: Daniel
In Daniel and the Triune Quest, Daniel’s pride and lack of empathy causes problems in his relationship with Ben. As in any relationship, healing that breach requires a great deal of humility and communication.
Have pride and self-centeredness wreaked havoc on your relationships?
Is God calling you to apologize in humility to those you’ve hurt so that the relationship can be healed?
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble:
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Praise for Daniel and the Triune Quest
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

October 7, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Release Party: TWO Days Away

In this Post…
- DTQ Release Party is Two DAYS AWAY!
- Character Spotlight: Ben
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
DTQ Release Party: TWO Days Away
Only two days left until the DTQ release party. Hope to see you all there! In the meantime, here’s a quick word from Hurricane Nate:
Character Spotlight: Ben
In Daniel and the Triune Quest, Ben finds that bitterness and anger isolate him from his friends when he needs them the most. It’s only when he is willing to let go of his resentments that he is able to receive help and fulfill his destiny.
Have you allowed resentment to isolate you from God and others?
Are you willing to forgive so you can grow closer to God and accomplish His purpose in your life?
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble:
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Praise for Daniel and the Triune Quest
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

October 5, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Release Party: Five Days Away

In this Post…
- DTQ Release Party is FIVE DAYS AWAY! (Reserve your books)
- Character Spotlight: The Son
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
DTQ Release Party: Five Days Away
Well folks, we have one week left until the DTQ release party. Hope to see you all there! Just a reminder, please indicate if you plan on purchasing a book(s) through Barnes & Noble so that we are prepared with enough copies.

Character Spotlight: The Son
In Daniel and the Triune Quest, Daniel and Ben meet the second person of the Trinity, the Son, face-to-face. As you might expect, their lives are changed. From him they learn that Love and sacrifice are inextricably linked, and that understanding both is the key to Life.
Was your life completely changed when you met the Son?
Are you willing to give up anything that may be an obstacle to your relationship with him?
Purchase the Books via Amazon and Barnes&Noble:
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Praise for Daniel and the Triune Quest
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

October 2, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Character Spotlight: Shakti

In this Post…
- Character Spotlight: Shakti
- RESERVE YOUR BOOKS for the Release Party so we are prepared!
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
Character Spotlight: Shakti
In Daniel and the Triune Quest, a new villain takes the stage. Shakti, the self-styled goddess of pestilence, is on a mission from the Enemy, and one thing she’s good at is using fear to manipulate people into her control.
What happens when fear controls us?
We automatically forget the promises of our Heavenly Father and intense confusion sets in. And confusion ripens us for deception. Daniel and Ben aren’t defenseless, however, and learn how to turn their eyes away from the Enemy and his plans, and to focus on God and his power even in the midst of terror. Once fixed on this, fear and deception melt away, and the way of salvation is clear.
Does the Enemy frequently use fear against you?
How can you fix your attention on God and his promises?
Release Party and Book Reservation
Daniel and the Triune Quest Release party
October 7th at Barnes & Noble from 1:00-4:00.
Please let me know how many of each book you’d like so that enough are brought!
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
Daniel and the Triune Quest Trailer
Praise for Daniel and the Triune Quest
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

September 23, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Release Party (Reserve Your Books), Book Trailer, and Loads More!

In this Post…A LOT!
- Release Party Date! Reserve Your Books
- View the Trailer for Daniel and the Triune Quest
- Peter Younghusband Reviews DTQ
- Reader’s Favorite 5-star Review
- Find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON!
Release Party and Book Reservation
Sorry for the delays, Everyone. But, the labor pains and the wait are nearly over. Due to shipping time and venue availability, the book launch for Daniel and the Triune Quest will be on October 7th at Barnes and Noble from 1:00-4:00. If I can get a suitable venue sooner, I’ll let you know.
But, as you may know, the books are currently available for order through Amazon and Barnes & Noble! If you’d like to go ahead and order them, feel free.
If you’d rather wait until the book release party so you can get a signed cope, please let me know how many of each book you’d like.
I’ll be posting updates periodically.
Amazon
Barnes&Noble
And now…the DTQ Trailer!
Praise for Daniel and the Triune Quest
Christian Fiction Review by Peter Younghusband

Every author and every reader anticipate that a sequel will be just as good or better than the previous….Well, I can say that this is a better story than its predecessor (Daniel and the Sun Sword)….
Lumbatis has shown more of the biblical aspects of who God is, the Trinity, and the Gospel message….
The account where Daniel meets Jesus is powerful but gentle and bypasses the head and ministers straight to the heart….
I know Lumbatis researched the mythology and culture….[and] translated this research into the plot and setting of the novel very well. It is great world building….Makes it very credible and real.
Reader’s Favorite Review by Sarah Scheele
5.0 out of 5 stars (Reader’s Favorite)
Daniel and the Triune Quest is a blast—a breathtaking thrill ride!
A blast—a breathtaking thrill ride! Tantalizing prose, and…deliciously well-written. I fell head-over-heels for the witty, sarcastic dialogue. Daniel and Ben’s adventures are action-adventure spelled out, along with a hefty dose of drama, comedy, and memorable characters.
The action-packed narrative undoubtedly has the power to lure kids away from video games, and the spiritual messages are core, buoyed by dazzling anime-like visuals presented through…clear-cut learning arcs for the two boys.
Parents…should jump at this one and bookmark Nathan Lumbatis for future reference.
Find me…
Facebook: facebook.com/nathanlumbatis
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

September 16, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
DTQ Update: The Last Step

In this Post…
- DTQ Update: The Last Step
- Release Party Poll
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
DTQ Update: The Last Step
We have a physical copy of Daniel and the Triune Quest in hand! See?
One last look-through to check that everything is in order and it’s off to the printer. Once that’s done, a release date will be set and the long wait will be over.
In the mean time, I’m getting things ready for the release party. So, don’t forget to vote below on what you’d like to see happen!

Release Party Poll
Also, thanks for everyone who’s voted so far!
If you haven’t already, let your voice be heard.
Vote now!
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
August 12, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Daniel and the Sun Sword Review by Peter Younghusband and DTQ Updates

In this Post…
- Daniel and the Sun Sword Review
- DTQ Update and Trailer Teaser
- Release Party Poll
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
Daniel and the Sun Sword Review
Peter Younghusband regularly reviews Christian books at the Christian Fiction Review. Since D&SS debuted, I’ve wanted him to do a review, but he was too swamped. Finally, he was able to not only review it, but also Daniel and the Triune Quest! His DTQ review will be posted hopefully in conjunction with the book’s release. But, while you’re waiting, find a brief excerpt from his review below, as well as a link to the whole post.
Additionally, D&SS peaked on Amazon (probably thanks to Peter), and was in the Top 100 for one of its categories!

The Guru’s Review:
The author asked me to review this novel in 2015 when it was about to be released but I was unable to due to a long list of author requested reviews. I have been able to now as he requested a review of the next novel in the series about to be released over the next few weeks.
Now that I have read this debut novel, I realise what I have missed. This is a wild ride for a debut novel in this genre. Lumbatis writes as one who is a seasoned novelist. It is very hard to distinguish that this is his debut. On all the infrastructure that makes up a novel, a tick can be applied. The pace never slows down, the action never stops, the characters are well developed. Worldbuilding provides a solid foundation upon which everything rests. This is developed well and believable. The supernatural elements are based firmly in Biblical foundations. They are also rooted in the mythology of the geographical location and culture depicted. This is not surprising seeing that Lumbatis is writing from a Christian/Biblical worldview.
In relation to the supernatural elements, I loved Lumbatis’s take on the Gospel message. The same for those of angels and demons and their various forms and names. Using poetic licence that includes artifacts that are supernaturally empowered by God to assist in defeating the power’s of darkness, does not detract from the Gospel message or compromise its tenets. To me, this shows Lumbatis’s motive to adhere to his faith and belief in the Bible and its doctrines.
Link to Complete Review
DTQ Updates
We are still waiting for the proof copy from the printer to ensure everything is formatted correctly. Once we get that, then a solid release date will be posted!
The book trailer, however, is finished. I’ll be posting that as soon as the book is available for pre-order!
Here are a few screenshots to whet your appetite.
Release Party Poll
Also, thanks for everyone who’s voted so far!
If you haven’t already, let your voice be heard.
Vote now!
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
July 29, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Daniel and the Triune Quest Tour

In this Post…
- Daniel and the Triune Quest Visual Tour
- Release Party Poll
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
Daniel and the Triune Quest Tour
Some of you may recall that prior to Daniel and the Sun Sword’s release, I posted a video touring the ruins and towns featured in the book. Well, here’s your complementary (2.5 minute) visual tour of the backdrop for Daniel and the Triune Quest.
Enjoy!
You can also check out the video on my Videos page.
Release Party Poll
Also, thanks for everyone who’s voted so far!
If you haven’t already, let your voice be heard.
Vote now!
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
July 1, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Daniel and the Triune Quest Tour

In this Post…
- Daniel and the Triune Quest Visual Tour
- Release Party Poll
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
Daniel and the Triune Quest Visual Tour
Some of you may recall that prior to Daniel and the Sun Sword’s release, I posted a video touring the ruins and towns featured in the book. Well, here’s your complementary (2.5 minute) visual tour of the backdrop for Daniel and the Triune Quest.
Enjoy!
You can also check out the video on my Videos page.
Release Party Poll
Also, thanks for everyone who’s voted so far!
If you haven’t already, let your voice be heard.
Vote now!
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
July 1, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Cover Reveal for Daniel and the Triune Quest!

In this Post…
- Cover Reveal and Poll
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
Cover Reveal
You’ve waited patiently…you’ve suffered…and now (drum roll please), here is the cover for
Daniel and the Triune Quest!
And while I’m waiting on the official 3d version from the publisher, here’s my own attempt at one:
Release Party Poll
Vote now!
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
June 24, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Triune Quest, Getting published, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment
Book Release Date / Cast Your Vote for Release Party Specifics

In this Post…
- Book Release Date / Cast Your Vote for Release Party Specifics
- Photo Puzzler # 4 •
- Find me on Instagram and Twitter •
- Review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
Book Release Date
The release for Daniel and the Triune Quest has been pushed to July. Editing is finished! Interior layout and cover design is underway.
My hope is to have the release party at Barnes and Noble this time; but there are a lot of moving parts so…we’ll see.
I’d like to get some feedback as I plan for the event, though. Within the past month, I’ve been approached by numerous people interested in writing a book and getting published, so I’m thinking about having part of the release party focus on that. Please indicate your thoughts on this, and a few other specifics, by voting in the poll below.
Where Are These Photos Taken? Puzzler #4
Thanks to one reader for correctly identifying that the ruins from the past Photo Puzzlers have been in India. NOW…can anyone discover their names and the town they are all located in?
Anyone know where these ruins are located?
I’ll give you a hint: they are all near a famous (and ancient) military fort somewhere in western India.
Find me…
Instagram: Nathan.Lumbatis
Twitter: @NathanLumbatis 
Review D&SS on Amazon!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!

Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Book Trailer
June 10, 2017 | Categories: Christianity, Daniel and the Sun Sword news and updates, YA Authors | Tags: book release party, Christian books, Christian growth, young adult christian | Leave a comment