Semi-finalist in the Realm Makers Genre Awards
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- 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:
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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.
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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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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.
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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!
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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
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These Days…
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♦ These Days ♦
Been busy with a few speaking engagements over the past couple weeks. I had the privilege of speaking at Troy University a couple weeks ago, though it had nothing to do with writing or my book and more to do with Group Counseling. BUT, like any good salesmen, I didn’t waste the opportunity and sold a few copies! Thanks to everyone who was interested.
This next week I’ll be speaking to Highlands Elementary School about Daniel and the Sun Sword and becoming a writer. All this is to say, “Ain’t nobody got time for writing an article.” So this is all you get.
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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.
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A Word on Love
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- Valentine’s Sale
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♦A Word on Love♦
Don’t worry. This isn’t going to be a LONG post on love in honor of Valentine’s Day. That would be sappy and overdone. It’s going to be a short post on love in honor of Valentine’s Day.
There are some things in the world that are depleted the more you use them. Money. Coal. Physical energy. Land. Love, however, isn’t one of those things. The more you love others, the more love you have to give.
I’ve thought about this quite a lot ever since my children began asking the inevitable question: Which one of us do you love more? As any healthy parent knows, the true answer is that you love your kids the same. When you unconditionally love someone, the amount of love you have to give isn’t diminished; it’s actually increased. Why?
- God is Limitless Love, and when you become a vessel for his Love, it is extravagantly given.
- The more you love, the more self-centeredness is chipped away in your heart, and the more your capacity to love is increased.
So there you have it. Not terribly profound, but good to think on.
Love more, and you will be ABLE to love more.
♦Valentine’s Sale♦
Ellechor Media has Daniel and the Sun Sword on sale for only $11.89! Check it out by clicking on the image below:
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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
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 