Yesterday, I signed a contract with Elk Lake Publishing to publish the second Weldon novel, Every Day is Filled with Hope.
Just for fun, I created a mock cover for the book. Of course, the publisher’s graphic designer will create something professional, but I like to play with the cover ideas to communicate my vision. Do you prefer covers with people or nature? Perhaps, it will help to see a bit about the book.
Two decades ago, former runway model Casey Bledsoe was assaulted by a powerful and influential man, which resulted in an unwanted pregnancy. Fear, shame, and ambition influenced Casey’s decision to release her baby for adoption. Regret and worry for her daughter’s safety have been Casey’s constant companion since that fateful day. Hope for healing begins when Casey receives a letter from a stranger, her eighteen-year-old daughter. When Casey discovers there are other victims, she’s torn between stopping the man who haunts her nightmares and shielding her daughter from the stain of the father’s sin. Casey must find the courage to reveal everything or be shackled by guilt forever.
Those who have read Every Window Filled with Light already know Casey as she is Emma Baker’s best friend. Each novel stands alone, but I highly recommend you read them in order.
If you live close to Franklin, KY, I hope you can attend my book signing event for Every Window Filled with Light hosted by Gallery on the Square, 110 N. Main Street, Franklin, KY on Friday, June 25, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. I am so grateful for the community support.
It’s not too late to enter the prize drawing from my Celebrate Lit blog tour for the free gift basket from Habeggar’s Amish Market filled with a variety of teas, maple syrup, honey, and other goodies. These are the blog stops for the rest of the schedule. Inklings and notions, June 16, Just Writing, June 16, Older & Smarter?, June 17, Rebecca Tews, June 18, deb’s Book Review, June 18, Locks, Hooks and Books, June 19, Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, June 20, Happily Managing a Household of Boys, June 20, Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, June 21, A Modern Day Fairy Tale, June 22, Mary Hake, June 22, Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, June 23
See below some of my favorite reviews from the Celebrate Lit blorebeccatews.blogspot.comg tour. You can click on the memes to visit the bloggers’ website to read the entire review. There just wasn’t enough space to include everything.
As always, thank you for your support, encouragement, and your Amazon and Goodreads reviews. A friend shared this quote from Mother Teresa earlier this week. “I am a little pencil in God’s hands. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more.” Her words communicate exactly how I feel as I read your wonderful reviews. Every story I write is meant to entertain readers and to reveal our deep need for a personal relationship with Jesus.
May God bless you and keep you. Please let me know if you have a prayer request.
Warm regards,
Shelia
To see the entire review, and to enter the prize drawing, click on the meme.
To see the entire review, and to enter the prize drawing, click on the meme.
To see the entire review, and to enter the prize drawing, click on the meme.
Congratulations! I’m so thankful to read that #2 is written.
Thank you! It will be out before you know it. Now, to work on the third book. Hugs.
Every window filled with light was wonderful. I borrowed it from library and after reading it I had to buy it! Can’t wait for the new one
Thank you so much. You just made my day. I’m so happy libraries are carrying my book. Hugs.
Well, I think your cover is lovely! Maybe they will use it.
Thank you! So good to hear from you and thank you for the invitation to the event on Saturday. I’m not sure If I can pull it off, but I”m going to try and attend. Hugs.
Congratulations!
Thank you! Now, to get to work on the third book in the series. Thanks you for being a subscriber.
Way to go, Shelia. Congratulations on that next book coming out for readers, and I know readers will love Casey. That’s because we fell in love with her in the first story.
Wonderful reviews. I’m sure you’re doing a lot of smiling these days.
OH, Ann. You know how long I’ve lived with this dream and you have been so supportive and kind from the first day I met you. Thank you. And s BIG Congratulations for Along a Storied Trail. You are going to win more awards for this book. I just know it. Hugs.
I enjoyed your first book and will certainly be reading anything you write! My cousin Debbie Cox gave your first book to me!Thank you for signing it for me! Keep writing!
Thank you, Bonita. Debbie is just the sweetest and awesome librarian too. Her Mom Edith was like a second grandmother to me. We love your family. Hugs.
Can’t wait for book two to come out and I love the cover you designed even if it was for fun. I’ve read several of your reviews and they have been great. People know a good read when they read one. Congratulations on the signing!
Thank you, Faye. You have been so supportive of my writing efforts from early on. Your encouragement helped me have the courage to keep working on my stories. Hugs.
I am so happy for you! Congrats! I love the title! I am very proud of you getting to live your dream. Makes me SMILE!!!!!!
Thank you. I hope the publisher keeps the title. I think she will. I am blessed that I get to work at my dream job every day in the library. We are blessed. Hugs.
I can’t wait to read this book! I loved your first one and i’m sure this one will be great too. Get started on that third one; if you haven’t already.
Thank you, Peggy. What a great review. This just lifts my heart. If you are close to the square on Friday between 5;00 and 7:00, please stop by the Gallery on the Square so I can sign your book. And I’m working on the third one. I know how it starts and how it ends. It’s that messy middle that will keep me up at nights. I can’t wait to see the story God will reveal. Hugs.