Sep 1, 2019

The Torch Keepers RELEASE




Today's the day!!!!

A little dream is becoming real. And yes, it feels crazy. XD

Like how even?! How does God give me one small idea and stretch it to more until it's a book and it's releasing and the world gets to know these characters that hold so much of me?!

This last month has been crazy too; learning to trust, surrender, give myself to Jesus. There's been stress and missed deadlines and distractions and fangirling moments.

So last night I stopped, remembered what this release was really about.

And the answer: Him.








FRIENDS - The Torch Keepers is RELEASED!! You can order it on Barnes & Noble and soon also on Amazon! You can throw copies at your friends or hide in your closet and look at the beautiful cover that Alea created! Or host a giveaway, share with the world, write a million reviews!

I'm SO excited, so blown away, so thrilled that God chose to write this book through me!

But, dear friend, in all that (before you go hide in your closet with the novel), here's my heart:

The Torch Keepers isn't about the book.

It isn't about the author or the reader or the people who helped make it. It isn't even about Kadira or Emyir or Nura or Rekém.

The Torch Keepers is about a King. This King loves His people in a radical, huge way. He treasures them, from the smallest, disabled orphan girl to the Prince who seeks to use his power to take over the kingdom.

It's a King who is bigger than fantasy. Bigger than the world I created. It's the King who gives me every single breath and is with me with every beat my heart pounds out.

It's this King who sees you. All of you. The good, the bad, the secrets you try to hide. And in that, He. Treasures. You.

You're His princess, His prince. He sees you as His own. His child. His beloved.

And when things are worst, when you can't do it yourself, He bled and died to give you life.

That's what The Torch Keepers is about.

YES - it's one of my favorite books (I might be partial), and YES, I might be seriously fangirling over here. (eep!) Go grab your own copy, hide in the world of Érkeos, and wrap yourself in the story!

But when the book closes, friend, you are a treasure. Not because of who you are, what you've done, but because of the King. He cherishes you!

HAPPY RELEASE DAY! I'm bursting over here! *throws dark chocolate to everyone*

Now let's go change the world.

The Creator of the universe calls you beloved. ♥


And the ransomed of the Lord shall return,
And come to Zion with singing,
With everlasting joy on their heads.
They shall obtain joy and gladness,
And sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
- Isaiah 35:10

~♥~

26 comments:

  1. Hosanna, I'm. so. excited!!! This book was absolutely one of the most AMAZING stories I've ever read, and I look forward to announcing the news of its release on my own blog (as well as ordering the copy for my giveaway!).
    God has some big, big plans in store for you, Hosanna - plans He's fulfilling right here, right now. I'm so thankful He crossed our paths and is allowing me to help celebrate this exciting moment. Being your ARC reader was a fantastic experience for me; I can't wait to give someone else the chance to be blessed by "The Torch Keepers."
    Keep on shining for Jesus, my sweet friend! <3

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    1. Oh Ellen!!

      Girl, that's the sweetest. ♥ You have been such an encouragement throughout this journey, and I'm incredibly blessed by the Lord's goodness in this adventure! The Torch Keepers was all His work, not mine. And to hear it blessed you - it makes me just overwhelmed. ♥

      Ellen, the same is for you! Jesus has crazy plans for you. He treasures you. What this publishing process taught me is that surrendering to Him is vital; if we both are abiding in His Spirit, how our lives will change!

      *hugs* Love you, dear friend! But somehow, He loves you even more.

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  2. Yessssss!!!! I am SO excited to read this and then share it with my friends!!!!

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    1. THANK YOU!!! Jesus is so, so good, and I'm overwhelmed with how He worked in The Torch Keepers! I can't wait to hear about how He uses you too, girly! ♥

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  3. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so happy for you!
    -Brooklyne

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    1. Eep! *hugs* THANK YOU, Brooklyne! You have been so encouraging throughout The Torch Keepers' creation! I appreciate it more than you know. And Jesus treasures you, girly! ♥

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  4. This is SO exciting! I can't wait to read your book!! <3

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    1. REBEKAH - THANK YOU!! *so many hugs* God does crazy things, and, somehow, He enjoys using the most unlikely, unqualified people, like me! He is an awesome God. And girl, He has incredible plans for you too when you surrender to Him! ♥

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  5. AAAHHHH CONGRATULATIONS!! IT'S SO GORGEOUS AND I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT!! And God is so amazing yes. So exciting to see the story he gave you come out into the world 😊😊😊

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    1. *hugs* LISA, THANK YOU!! Jesus treasures you, girly! And your encouragement is so sweet. *more hugs* ♥

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  6. THIS IS SO EXCITING.

    RELEASE DAY.

    CONGRATULATIONS, HOSANNA!!! PRAISE THE LORD. ❤❤❤

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    1. THANK YOU, LILA!!! YES!! PRAISE THE LORD!!! *bear hugs*

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  7. HAPPY RELEASE DAY YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL!

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    1. KARA!! Eep - thank you so much! You've been such a sweet encouragement!! ♥

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  8. Congratulations, Hosanna!!! :) I loved reading about the characters this past month! <3

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    1. Ahh, Molly Anne, I'm so glad!! *top secret* I might have a few more characters to interview before I'm done. XD THANK YOU! You are such a blessing, girly!

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  9. I'm so excited for you Hosanna; congratulations!! I can't wait to read this new book the Lord has given you to share with the world. xx

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    1. *hugs* EMILY!! Thank you, girly! God is so good! ♥

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  10. So proud of you, girl!! This is no small feat, and yet you point all the glory back to God. ♥ I'm excited to read it myself soon! xx

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    1. Jess! *hugs* Love you, sis. God is so faithful, and your encouragement is especially sweet!

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  11. HAPPY LATE RELEASE DAY HOSANNA! I'm so so so so excited for you! Getting a book published is SUCH an accomplishment!

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    1. Libby, thank you SO MUCH! God does amazing things! ♥

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  12. Congratulations Hosanna! You must be so excited!

    ~Leah

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    1. Yes, Leah!! God is so good, and it's thrilling to see His work! Thank you for the sweet encouragement, girly; the King has great plans for you. ♥

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  13. Congratulations Hosanna! This looks so awesome, your book is on my radar of things I need to read this year! Keep shining your light! <3

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    1. You're so sweet, Jessica! The same to you - keep shining your light for the King! ♥

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