Congratulations to the following authors who have recently released their books! Browse through via the links, and while you're at it, pick up a copy or two and support a colleague who is publishing like you!
Ion Grumeza, Ph.D., is the author of numerous works on historical, political, and religious subjects. In Jesus' Second Coming as Paul? Investigating Another Identity of Jesus and the 13th Apostle, Grumeza explores overlooked evidence and fills in the blanks of the historical context of Jesus of Nazareth and Paul the Apostle. Readers will be intrigued by Grumeza's creative descriptions and find a fuller view of the relationship between these two revolutionary figures, as well as of Mary Magdalene's crucial, related role in advancing Jesus' gospel and establishing the church.
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Reverend Amy J. Howard has written a companion book for the Encounter Weekends she and trained leaders host. In an age of desire for authenticity, suspicion toward institutions, and too-frequently inadequate microwave solutions offered for lifetime journeys, Encounter Culture is assisting leaders to establish communities where sustainable renewal is not only possible but normal. Encounter Builder: Creating and Sustaining Cultures of Transformation is a guide and handbook not only for launching Encounter Weekends but also for building oases of freedom, genuine fellowship, and encounters with God.
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Most authors I work with have dreamed for years of publishing a book, whether fiction or nonfiction. I'm always amazed at their dedication and perseverance to see that dream come to life. Carol A. Hall has worked for over a decade on getting this story based on her mother's life just right, and through starts and stops and setbacks, she now has released a book that expands on the story she first produced as an off-Broadway musical.
I was honored to work with Carol (no relation—just a happy coincidence that we share the same last name) on proofreading and doing the interior formatting of this book. Our relationship spans a few years since she first contacted me for help, and I am thrilled that her book is now published!
If you love novels, memoirs, or biographies that share realistic examples of people inspired by faith but that don't shy away from or try to cover the very real effects of trauma, I think you'll love Promises of Gold. Find it on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books-a-Million, and other major online retailers.
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Order a copy of Chasing Chase for your active little one. You'll both enjoy racing through Chase's day with his family. If you're a parent of a child with ADHD or who is on the Autism spectrum, you and your child may especially relate to Chase: but truly any high-energy kid and their caretakers will love this day-in-the-life story!
I really enjoyed the opportunity to coach Sherryce St. Amant on writing and publishing her first children's book. You'll want to watch for more from this up and coming writer.
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The sons of YHVH have a crucial mission: to usher in the new Heaven and earth. In order to govern as the kings and administrate as the priests we are created to be, we must understand how the Kingdom of God operates. In The Priesthood of Believers, Ian Clayton lays out revelation and points to biblical evidence of the role we are to fulfill here and in the heavenly realms.
Daniel, Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, Jonah, and Hannah provide some of the keys to our priesthood. In order to minister to YHVH, we must know the answers to questions like these: How do we approach the Throne of Grace? What does it mean to be judged in the Mobile Court? Who makes up the councils and what are the protocols of the various heavenly courts?
We are not alone in our quest: as the high priest established by the Father, the Lord YHSVH (Jesus) is our primary model. Additionally, a canopy of angels oversees and provides aid at the Father’s bidding – and ours, if we can see what He sees and function as the priests He calls us to be.
The book is being released in three formats: as a standard edition in paperback with a black and white interior (available soon), as a Limited Edition, color interior hardcover (available soon) with a bonus section on the Shin Ghah Do and two extra chapters, “Human Genetics” and “Ezekiel’s Process of Maturity Through His Priesthood” (available soon), and as an NFT (currently available from the publisher), which contains the Limited Edition material and bonus video footage.
It was an honor to once again work with Son of Thunder Publications on the editing and interior layout of this book.
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Through an examination of the life, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus, new author Rosemary Hyslop shares who we are created to be. As we see the truth and fullness of His life, we can enter our own. The more we understand the humanity of God in the Son of Man, the more we understand our own humanity—not just the depths to which we may fall, but the heights to which we are called. Explore God's Humanity: The Shocking Wonder of the Incarnation and find your place in His Kingdom and Eternity.
It was an honor to work with Rosemary on editing, the interior, and the cover of this book.
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Rupert the squirrel is back for a THIRD adventure in Rupert Flies a Kite! What a thrill to work with Lord Fritz III on this new installment of the Rupert's Adventures series. This time, Rupert has a new artist, Bill Dougal, illustrating the book. But rest assured, Rupert is up to his same antics, and I bet you'll love him even more! This is a perfect late-summer adventure to share with your kids or grandkids before they head back to school.
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Tom Basham has condensed and lightly edited Booker T. Washington's classic, must-read autobiography for young adult readers. Available from Chapel Road Publishing in print and eBook on Amazon, it's a little hard to find via search, so use this link: Up From Slavery: The Autobiography of Booker T. Washington, Abridged.
After visiting Booker T. Washington's childhood home, Tom knew Washington's story needed to get in the hands of middle and high schoolers who might find the original text challenging. So Tom lightly abridged and edited Washington's important autobiography to make it more easily approachable. What a great project!
I previously worked as editor and formatter with Tom on his 2020 middle-grade novel, Schmutz!, and I was honored he asked me to format the interior of the print version and create the eBook version of this work.
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Vincent Van Deilen has released his children's book, Earth Child, Star Child. It's available in hardcover and is beautifully illustrated by Yu Cai. I was honored to work with Vincent on editing. The lullaby-like verse is perfect for reading to children at night or even to yourself. After you read it, you'll surely "dream a world with no war," and that is a vision of the future we all could use right now! Find it here today, and view the short video clip below for a preview of the interior.
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Rose Roach has published Fireball! Teen Superhero. I had so much fun working with Rose on the editing and the interior design of this middle-grade novel. You'll love the timely adventures of Levi, a 14-year-old who becomes an unlikely hero as he navigates personal struggles with OCD, encounters a mystical book, learns more about the scientist father he lost as a young boy, crosses paths with a thief and a school shooter, and is detained by doctors and scientists at a national security location. It's a must-read adventure, and hopefully, the first of a series to come!
Illustrations are by Lorenzo Lizana.
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Elizabeth Wilson has published a novel, Their Maker's Hands, chronicling the lives of multiple generations of women. It's a story of relationships and faith woven together in a beautiful tapestry. Available to order at most online book retailers. The link above is to Barnes and Noble.
I worked on the interior formatting, design, and layout of Elizabeth's novel for print and ebook.
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Aaron Blais' The City in Motion is a prophetic tale of Malachi's encounter with the Holy Spirit. It's a follow up to his previous book, The Holy City, released in 2021 by Triumph Song Press. It was a special honor and I was so pleased to have the chance to once again edit and format for Aaron.
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It was an honor to work with Jack Bergstrand as editor for Christianity Without Dogma. Jack is a business transformation consultant, CEO and founder of Brand Velocity Inc. (BV) and Consequent, and member the board of the Drucker Institute. Jack was formerly the CIO of the Coca-Cola Company, CFO and head of manufacturing and logistics for Coca-Cola Beverages, and chief marketing officer and division manager for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England.
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It’s time for an independent and objective assessment of Christianity—or at least of the juggernaut of Christianity, Inc. The Christian church has witnessed an ongoing mass exodus of members. Many leave disillusioned as religious practice seems fundamentally mismatched with Jesus’ core teachings on love, connection, and service. Dogma has become the hallmark of a system that excludes rather than welcomes, that judges more than it forgives.
From his perspective as an independent business consultant and as a former Evangelical who has deconstructed the faith he was raised in, Jack Bergstrand examines some of the history, causes, and trends that have built the impressive worldwide organization of the Christian church and led to its decline. Can people of faith find a way forward? Can the church itself be saved?
There are no simple answers, no one-size-fits-all approaches. But perhaps through an honest examination of personal and institutional beliefs and values, and an intentional aligning of practicing what we preach, we can learn not to be lost in thought patterns and arguments, but to live in the moment, embrace what is, and experience true equanimity.
We can find ways to leverage what’s good from the Christian tradition while leaving behind fairy-tale illusions. We can live happily ever after, in the here and now.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, check out Christianity Without Dogma today! Available in paperback, ebook, and Audible versions. Also, check out Jack's website: http://christianconsciousness.org
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