The Olympics and You, and Also An Update
In this Post…
- The Olympics and You •
- Update •
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
The Olympics
I’m not going to lie. In my household, we’re pretty big Olympics fans. We watch it every night (obsessively). I’m always amazed at the time and effort the athletes devote to their sport. They must LOVE what they do. At least, I hope they do.
Which gets me to thinking about us normal humans, and what we’re capable of. Those athletes have very visible talents, but God has given each of us gifts and talents as well—whether others know about them or not. And every gift is a tool through which you can experience the joy of God, if you will but invite Him to be with you while you USE it. I’ve found that more often than not, the greatest joy arising from using my gifts and talents usually comes when no one is around except me and Him.
This puts me in mind of the conversation between the Artist and the Spirit from The Great Divorce:
Spirit: “[In Heaven] they aren’t distinguished—no more than anyone else. Don’t you understand? The Glory flows into everyone, and back from everyone: like light and mirrors…”
Artist: “Do you mean there are no famous men?”
Spirit: “They are all famous. They are all known, remembered, recognized by the only Mind that can give a perfect judgment.”
In the private times and solitary places, create, practice, write, play, garden, run, cook, sing, build, walk, study…do. Simply because He has put it in you to do so. You are recognized by the only Mind that can give a perfect judgment.
Updates
Last week, Daniel and the Sun Sword was #58 in the Action and Adventure category on Amazon!
♦Authors DB♦
Also, for those who haven’t voted yet, please please please don’t forget to vote on D&SS’s cover in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest. And remember, you actually have to “VOTE,” you can’t just click the Facebook “LIKE” button.
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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!
Wow! My husband and I couldn’t put this book down. It sure got our hearts pumping! Exciting, surprising, inspiring — but also arresting. It made me stop and think about the realities of God’s purpose for our lives, the very real “battles” we face, and His power & strength available to us in the midst of it all. Rich imagery. So good!
–on June 15, 2016
Book Trailer
Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Daniel and the Sun Sword Video Companion
In this Post…
- D&SS Video Companion •
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
D&SS Video Companion
Late last school year, I did a few presentations for Daniel and the Sun Sword at a local school. As a fun way to give an overview of the book, I created this video to be a companion for my “book report.” So, if you want some visuals to go along with the story in your head, here you go!
♦Authors DB♦
Also, for those who haven’t voted yet, please please please don’t forget to vote on D&SS’s cover in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest. And remember, you actually have to “VOTE,” you can’t just click the Facebook “LIKE” button.
Click on the image below to be taken to the site:
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!
Wow! My husband and I couldn’t put this book down. It sure got our hearts pumping! Exciting, surprising, inspiring — but also arresting. It made me stop and think about the realities of God’s purpose for our lives, the very real “battles” we face, and His power & strength available to us in the midst of it all. Rich imagery. So good!
–on June 15, 2016
Book Trailer
Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
True Freedom
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- True Freedom•
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
♦ True Freedom ♦
You can’t be free from a problem unless you realize it’s there, and you understand the solution. In Daniel and the Sun Sword, Daniel eventually lets go of his anger, but only after he simultaneously realizes the extent of its toxicity and the freedom that comes through forgiveness. I didn’t understand salvation until the middle of the night at 9 years old when God woke me up, revealed the depth of my sin, and made the necessity of redemption clearer.
In the same way, America was founded by brave souls who understood that depraved men abuse power, and therefore government must be a balance of freedom and accountability. Praise God for their insight and wisdom.
Happy Independence Day!
♦Authors DB♦
Also, for those who haven’t voted yet, please please please don’t forget to vote on D&SS’s cover in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest. And remember, you actually have to “VOTE,” you can’t just click the Facebook “LIKE” button.
Click on the image below to be taken to the site:
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!
Wow! My husband and I couldn’t put this book down. It sure got our hearts pumping! Exciting, surprising, inspiring — but also arresting. It made me stop and think about the realities of God’s purpose for our lives, the very real “battles” we face, and His power & strength available to us in the midst of it all. Rich imagery. So good!
–on June 15, 2016
Book Trailer
Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Amazon Ranking, Updates, and Thanks
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- Amazon Ranking, Updates, and Thanks•
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
♦ Amazon Ranking, Updates, and Thanks♦
You know the book rankings on Amazon.com? The ones you may or may not even know exist because you’re a normal, well-adjusted person with more important things to do with your time? Well, authors obsess over them, and being in the top 100 in your browsing categories is something to celebrate. And this past week (drum roll please…) Daniel and the Sun Sword was #66!
Also, I had a lot of fun talking with budding authors at the book signing at Red House Bookstore last weekend. Keep writing. Keep writing. Keep writing.
And finally, a hearty thanks to Teressa Nyman at Red House Bookstore for having me!
♦Authors DB♦
Also, for those who haven’t voted yet, please please please don’t forget to vote on D&SS’s cover in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest. And remember, you actually have to “VOTE,” you can’t just click the Facebook “LIKE” button.
Click on the image below to be taken to the site:
Amazon Is Open For Reviews!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!
This tale’s a wild ride with spiritual warfare, monsters, demons, action, adventure, coming of age, orphans, adoption, abuse, and the kitchen sink. This is Raiders of the Lost Ark in Machu Picchu. It’s action/adventure way over the top—great fun.
Book Trailer
Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Live at Lunch and Book Signing
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- Live at Lunch and Book Signing•
- Written a book? Submit a query for a critique!
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
♦ Live at Lunch ♦
Last week I had the opportunity to go on WTVY’s Live at Lunch segment to plug the book signing at Red House Bookstore on June 11th.
Writers usually prefer to be hidden behind a computer screen or bent over a notebook scrawling out ideas for their latest chapter, not up in front of people and definitely not on TV! But, I survived.
So, come on down to the book signing on June 11th from 11:00-1:00 at Red House Bookstore in Dothan.
Get a book.
Get it signed.
Find out how you can get published.
Bam.
♦Written a Book? Submit a Query for Critique!♦
Got a dusty manuscript somewhere that’s dying to be published?
Writing a query letter but need some direction?
Well, come on down to Red House Books on June 11th from 11:00-1:00 to get some tips on how to see your book through from start to finish. The first twenty to submit query letters* will receive a critique!
Copies of Daniel and the Sun Sword will be available through the bookstore, so click here for the Facebook Event page where you can RSVP. You can also do so by calling (334)-792-1475.
*Submissions can be sent to nathan.lumbatis@gmail.com and will be given back to authors in person on the day of the book signing and publishing presentation.
♦Authors DB♦
Also, for those who haven’t voted yet, please please please don’t forget to vote on D&SS’s cover in the AuthorsDB Cover Contest. And remember, you actually have to “VOTE,” you can’t just click the Facebook “LIKE” button.
Click on the image below to be taken to the site:
Amazon Is Open For Reviews!
If you have read Daniel and the Sun Sword (and liked it), please go to my Amazon page and leave a review!
This tale’s a wild ride with spiritual warfare, monsters, demons, action, adventure, coming of age, orphans, adoption, abuse, and the kitchen sink. This is Raiders of the Lost Ark in Machu Picchu. It’s action/adventure way over the top—great fun.
Book Trailer
Ordering Links
Amazon
To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Nathan Lumbatis 