God Is in Those Moments
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- God Is in Those Moments •
- 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 •
♦ God Is in Those Moments ♦
It’s easy to read about scary, fearful, or intense things. Sometimes it’s actually entertaining. Some of us even prefer books that are frightening (Stephen King; Dean Koontz). Even if we’re not reading suspense or horror per se, the characters in almost all plots will experience fear and anxiety.
But why do we enjoy it? Heck, how many of us spend our days protecting ourselves and our families against accidents, pain, loss, failure, and death, only to then willingly immerse ourselves into a fictional plot via book or TV which contains those same things?
It’s because of what comes after. Resolution, peace, safety. If you think about it, that’s the truly entertaining part—the moment when salvation arrives, the tide turns, the hero shows up, and evil is thwarted. This resonates with all of us because, regardless of what we say we believe, on a cellular level, we are wired to expect God to work out all things.
Over the next few weeks, look for His hand to “turn the tide.”
Notice the stories playing out in front of you everyday, and don’t forget to
pay attention to the part where help arrives.
God is in those moments.
♦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.
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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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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
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To purchase Daniel and the Sun Sword from my website…
$15.00 + S&H and tax
Local orders not requiring shipping…
$15.00 + tax
Red House Books Author Visit and Publishing Presentation
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- Red House Books / Book Signing and Publishing Presentation •
- Please vote for D&SS / Cover Contest at Authors DB •
- Please review Daniel and the Sun Sword On AMAZON! •
- Book Trailer •
- Ordering information •
♦ Book Signing ♦
The wonderful people of Red House Books are now carrying Daniel and the Sun Sword in their store! They also invited me to do a book signing and publishing presentation on June 11th from 11:00-1:00.
Copies of the books will be available through Red House Books, so click here for the Facebook Event page where you can RSVP. You can also do so by calling (334)-792-1475.
♦ Publishing Presentation ♦
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!
*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
Semi-finalist in the Realm Makers Genre Awards
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♦ Semi-finalist in the Realm Makers Genre Awards!♦
Earlier this week, I was notified that Daniel and the Sun Sword is a semi-finalist in the Realm Maker Genre Awards! The overall winner will be announced at the Realm Makers Conference in July. Woohoo!
I know, I know. It’s only the semi-finals, but it’s still an honor to be given a “nod” from those who know the genre.
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.
Just click on the image below:
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
Redemption: THE Master Plot
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♦ Redemption: THE Master Plot ♦
~There is nothing new under the sun~
This is true of plots as much as it is of anything else. You’ll get a different list depending on who you’re reading, but here are several master* plots that pretty much any work of literature or visual media will fall within:
- Quest
- Adventure
- Pursuit
- Rescue
- Escape
- Revenge
- Temptation
- Sacrifice
- Metamorphosis
- Love
- Ascension and Descension
Arguably, the greatest stories are those which have several of these master plots woven within them. And THE greatest story has them all: the Incarnation, Death, and Resurrection of Christ.
It is the fulcrum of all history—the beginning of the end of bad things. It is truly THE master plot from which all other good stories derive their appeal.
The necessity of his incarnation was predicted in the earliest books of the Bible, thousands of years prior to his birth. The details of His birth, life, death, and resurrection were foretold hundreds of years before they happened. And His resurrected body was seen by over 500 witnesses. Praise God that this story is true!
Trembling for joy cries all creation;
What is this mystery, so great and new?
The Lord has risen from among the dead,
And Death itself He crushed with valiant foot.
Behold the cruel tyrant bound and chained,
And man made free by Him who rose!
~Melito of Sardis, 2nd century
- *From Ronald Robias’s 20 Master Plots
- Image of cross courtesy of fairytaleweaver, https://www.flickr.com/photos/64939308@N03/6008183791
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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
Highlands Elementary Author Visit
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♦ Fun at Highlands Elementary School ♦
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to speak to the entire Highlands Elementary School student body about Daniel and the Sun Sword, and also got to stop by the gifted classes to do a few writing activities. It was definitely a high point on my writing journey—one I hope to repeat with sequels.
Many thanks to all the awesome kids who bought (and are still buying) copies, and here’s a shout out to all the awesome teachers and the school librarian who invited me. You all were great!
Authors DB
Please don’t forget to go vote for Daniel and the Sun Sword‘s cover! Click the book below to go vote:
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
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