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“Woman of Light: A novel inspired by the life of Deborah” by Teresa Pollard
Inspired by The Bible, Judges 4-5. The elders of Ramah vowed a woman would never sit in the city gates to listen to cases. So Deborah and her husband, Barak, returned to Kedesh, where trouble brewed nearby: King Jabin II had appointed Sisera to be commander of his army… and his nine-hundred iron chariots.
Speculative Fiction:
“A Message to Deliver” by Jeremiah Peters
Melissa is on a mission from God. With no memories of her life on Earth, she is immersed in a foreign world far different from her home in the paradise of Heaven. Her new friend, Todd Simmons, blames abortion providers for the death of his mother and starts down the path of vigilante revenge. Will she be able to save Todd and deliver God's message, or will the dark truth of her past lead her to abandon her mission?
“The Visitor” by W. G. Reese
The divine blessings of Sior transformed the world of Ariel Leun into a paradise where people enjoy long lives in the company of mystical creatures. Winn, a transplant from the dark world of Draugh, reigns as a beloved King with his trusted advisor Caelan at his side, until the death of his Queen sends him spiraling into despair. Banishing Caelan and neglectful of his duties, King Winn is unaware that an old enemy, Garthpha, plots to take the throne. Rebelling against their father's retreat into seclusion, the heirs of Ariel Leun travel to Draugh where four warring Kings scheme to capture them, exploit their inner light, and deliver them to Garthpha as tribute. Can the children be rescued before their light is extinguished and evil takes the throne of Ariel Leun, plunging it into darkness?
Young Adult:
“Promise of a Future” by Stephanie McCall
College was supposed to be Kate McCune’s first step towards independence. Instead, her cerebral palsy is in the spotlight now more than ever before. Kate’s aunt, Elinor McCune, is married to a wonderful man and pregnant, but she is haunted by the specter of her past. When Kate’s life derails, Elinor jumps in to help, and the two women begin a journey to make peace with the past and present.
“Worth the Wait” (Waltham Academy Book 1) by Laura Jackson
Ellie Lansing has a picture-perfect life with a close-knit family and the perfect boyfriend. But her world is suddenly knocked off center when her drool-worthy boyfriend cheats, and her always-has-it-together mother is diagnosed with cancer. Ellie doesn't get it. She always does the right thing - doesn't God owe her a happy life? Through her heartache, Ellie learns that sometimes what seems like the end is really just the beginning and that what God has for us is always worth the wait.
“Worth the Time” (Waltham Academy Book 2) by Laura Jackson
Doesn't anyone feel she's worth their time? Routinely ignored by her single mother, high school senior Lindsey Hamilton hides her loneliness behind a mask of flirtatious self-confidence that has many boys wrapped around her finger. However, during community service required for graduation, she meets a shy guy with a haunted past who barely gives her the time of day. Why doesn't he like her? Then the father she thought had abandoned her before birth wants to meet, and she discovers everything she believed about him is a lie. How will Lindsey learn to trust so she can realize that she has been loved all along?
Tween fiction:
“Hear No Evil” (‘Rustic Knoll Bible Camp’ series Book 1) by Mary Hamilton
Summer camp is no fun for Brady McCaul. The camp bully targets him. But worst of all, his mom doesn't want him living with her anymore. Can Brady figure out what he did to earn Mom's rejection and change her mind by week's end? Or will he have to live with his workaholic dad? All seems lost until a surprising secret changes everything.
“Speak No Evil” (‘Rustic Knoll Bible Camp’ series Book 2) by Mary Hamilton
Taylor Dixon, 15, dreams of getting his driver's license and driving race cars when he's older. His sister, Marissa, is the only one who believes in him, but her adventurous spirit keeps landing him in trouble. Taylor returns to Rustic Knoll Bible Camp expecting softball, swimming and sermons. Then he finds a classic Mustang in the camp's garage and jumps at the owner's invitation to help restore it. But a war of pranks threatens both the car and his dreams. Will Taylor fulfill Dad's prediction and end up in jail? Or will he finally learn the Truth found in the old car's engine?
“See No Evil” (‘Rustic Knoll Bible Camp’ series Book 3) by Mary Hamilton
Dad drilled into Steven Miller that blindness should never be used as an excuse. So when Steven finds his Dad’s triathlon medallion, he’s inspired. While Steven trains during his final summer at camp, a serious illness keeps Rustic Knoll’s beloved Nurse Willie from managing her clinic. When Steven teams up with Claire to encourage Willie’s recovery, his feelings for Claire grow beyond friendship. But his buddy, Dillon, has started down a dangerous path that Steven knows all too well. Can he keep his friend from falling into that sin without exposing his own past?
Short Stories:
“Out of the Storm” Short Story Anthology
An anthology featuring the winners of the 2014 "Storming the Short Story" contest, sponsored by The Woodlands, Texas, chapter of The American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW).
“Dancing up a Storm: 9 Christian Short Stories”
An anthology featuring the winners of the 2015 “Storming the Short Story: Dance Edition” contest, sponsored by The Woodlands, Texas, chapter of the ACFW.
“A Bit of Christmas: 6 Christian Short Stories Celebrating the Season”
An anthology featuring the winners of the 2015 ACFW Virginia Chapter short story contest.
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