Books Update || Here's Author Life

 

Hello!

For anyone who hasn't been here for a while, welcome friend! I'm Hosanna Emily, an ordinary girl following an extraordinary God and a seeker of beauty in the midst of life. *hugs*

What I write here are glimpses, like journal entries, of the beauty God reveals as my Teacher. I write them to remember, and I write to hopefully encourage you to press on in the battle of faith, hope, and love:

love, to spur you on to know Jesus intimately, to have a love relationship with Him which results in obedience to His words which are precious

hope, to understand the future God has for us which makes ordinary days become something incredibly purposeful and helps us see beyond the darkness

faith, the action of believing because of the love and hope, the determination to be found faithful, the continuance despite whatever this world throws at you

Those are my goals with this blog, but I have another little gift I share here. I like to call it my superpower.

I write books.

I published The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser in 2016 (a MG mystery) and The Torch Keepers in 2019 (a YA fantasy novel). Since then, there's been many books in the works, but it's been hush-hush here.

It's time for a books update. (yay!)

At the beginning of this year, God told me this was a year to pursue four books, to work on them faithfully for Him, and to see fruit. I can't wait to share book titles and covers and all the fun things! But here's where I am today, and I hope to keep you updated as the stories are birthed into the world!

The Farm Tales are two separate books that are both set on a farm.

Farm Tales #1: A middle-grade story featuring twelve animal characters who are invited to become a unique farm family in which adventures are explored, jokes are cracked, and funny animals of all sorts learn Truth that propel the characters to a longing desire.

Progress: This manuscript is complete! My illustrator is wrapping up her work, and this is the first book I want to slip into your hands. It's a story to make you laugh and think deeper. The illustrator has done a detailed, fun job with the characters, and you'll love them. =)

How to Help: Once this book is ready for publication, I'll be asking for a team to come with me and share! Share the cover, quotes, all the fun stuff. And my heart is to have this book readily available. I want to share it with young readers everywhere and pray it helps them see that youth can live radically for Jesus. I'd love if anyone gave extra copies to their young friends!

Farm Tales #2: A picture book of a farm of cows who must be faithful in the time of waiting for their Farmer to return. For young children, it's a story of looking forward to Jesus' return, of holding fast to the jobs He has given us, and of the vital importance of sharing the Gospel. All behind cow faces and a fun story, of course. =)

Progress: This manuscript is complete, and I'm praying for the perfect illustrator to create this beauty!

How to Help: Pray that God makes it clear who should illustrate this book.

The Sequel: Where The Torch Keepers left off, this YA book resumes the fantastical story of the Kingdom of Érkeos as the Prince continues to establish his regime against the King's rule. With roaring volcanoes, mystical creatures from ancient folklore, and a little family of orphans who resist the enemy's lies, it's an allegorical tale of what it looks like to be found faithful.

Progress: I'm in editing mode and soon to be sending this off to round #2 of beta readers. This has been so fun! As I edit, I've prayed through this story and asked God for wisdom, and He has answered so. many. prayers. I've learned to ask expecting answers, because He supplies the story ideas I need!

This book has made me laugh and cry as it's been my dream story for four years. There's still work to go into it and plot hols to mend, but this is a book that's somehow part of me and I hope will impact you to fall in love with our own King.

How to Help: Please pray for continued wisdom in this book process, and if you're interested in being a beta reader, contact me for info on how to claim your own early copy!

A Book of Poetry: With poems extending from revelational moments in life to the tiniest fragments of beauty captured in words, this is an anthology of stories, colors, emotions, and truths wrapped up in poetry.

Progress: Poems are written, and starting next month, I'll be eager to arrange, proofread, and design this collection! I dream of it being a sweet bedside book wherein one can find encouragement and truth for any life moment.

How to Help: If you're a poet who wants to contribute or offer help beta reading the poems, contact me! Otherwise, I'll have more exciting opportunities for you to join this process once it's further along, and I'm stoked about sharing these heart-words with you!

That's author life right now! I'm so so blessed to be exploring these stories and doing what I love best in making truth-filled books for you to enjoy.

Thank you for all the prayers and help and encouragement, my friend!

So let's chat!

Which book are you most excited for? What are you currently working on? Comment below!

Hold fast to what you learned from me as the pattern of sound teaching, with the faith and love that are found in union with Messiah Jesus. Those precious things that have been entrusted to you guard carefully, by the power of the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

- 2 Timothy 1:13-14 

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