3 Day Quote Challenge--Day 3

I was nominated by Katie from Concealed Foundation for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. ¡Muchísimas gracias, Katie!

Rules:
-Thank the person who nominated you
-Nominate 3 new bloggers everyday
-Post a new quote everyday for 3 consecutive days

And today's quote...

 
If you haven't read The Voyage of the Dawn Treader then this quote might not make much sense. =)  But the speaker, Reepicheep, is willing to give everything for Aslan--the One King.  His life...his future...this friends.  It is all worthless compared to seeing Aslan with his own eyes.  If you haven't read C.S. Lewis entire series The Chronicles of Narnia, please do!  It has really blessed me and helped me to understand Jesus' sacrifice more clearly!

I nominate:
Sarah from Trusting in the Lord
Morgan from The Day the Lord has Made  
Bonnie from Bonnie's Blessings

(If you do not want to do this tag, then please do not feel obligated to do it!  And if someone else already tagged you, I'm sorry!!  Because the three day challenge is up, you can tag yourself if I didn't tag you and you wanted to do it!)  =)

I hope these quotes were inspirational to you! =)

3 Day Quote Challenge--Day 2

I was nominated by Katie from Concealed Foundation for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Thanks again Katie!

Rules:
-Thank the person who nominated you
-Nominate 3 new bloggers everyday
-Post a new quote everyday for 3 consecutive days

My second quote!

Are YOU giving everything--living radically--for Christ?

I nominate:
Lauren from Victory
Hannah from Ink Blots and Coffee Stains  
Abi from The Left-Handed Typist

(If you do not want to do this tag, then please do not feel obligated to do it!  And if someone else already tagged you, I'm sorry!!) =) 

And I also wanted to tell you about a giveaway for a Kindle paper-white and Christian fantasy books that Rachel Starr Thomson is hosting!  If you want to enter, click here!

See you tomorrow for my final quote!

3 Day Quote Challenge--Day 1 +BONUS

Before I do the 3 Day Quote Challenge, I want to give you the links for my novella The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser which is now released!!  Horray!!  Go check it out, buy a copy, and come back to read my quote! ;)  Lol! I am so excited to have you, my readers, be able to read it for yourself!!!  AND...it is on Goodreads as well!!  You can add it and (please!) leave a review!!!  Thank you for my rambling, and here are the links... =)  **Desperately hopes that my readers won't tear it apart too much...** ;)

Paperback Copy

Kindle Edition

The Challenge!

I was nominated by Katie from Concealed Foundation for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Thanks Katie!  I was secretly hoping someone would nominate me. =)

Rules:
-Thank the person who nominated you
-Nominate 3 new bloggers everyday
-Post a new quote everyday for 3 consecutive days

And today's quote...

Wow...I just love this quote!!

I nominate:
Alea from Elvish Pens, Fantastical Writings
Mickayla from Pencils Can Change the World
Chloë from A Fangirl's Fantasy

(If you do not want to do this tag, then please do not feel obligated to do it!  And if someone else already tagged you, I'm sorry!!) =)   I promise that I'll get back to more of my "regular" posts one day... =)

See you tomorrow!

"The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser" Cover Release

I am so excited that today is the day for my cover release!  =D  I can't wait to show you the masterpiece that Alea spent long hours creating for my novella, The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser! I am so excited for the published book now! =)

Presenting...

About the Book:

  "Rosy growled, and I knew she was pacing the porch. I sensed her uneasiness. Something was wrong. Rosy never barked at cars; why would she choose this one?" 

   13 year-old Emily Kessler believes in God, but when she discovers someone trespassing in the middle of the night, can she learn to trust in Him completely? Will she have the courage to solve the mystery with her friends? And when everything falls apart, will Emily be able to keep those she loves safe?

Release Date:

The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser will be released on April 26, 2016!  It may be available for pre-order before that date, depending on how everything goes. =)

Participants:

Thank you all so much for joining me in the cover release!!!  And if you haven't visited the participating bloggers at their own blog, please do so!  =)

Abi

Alea

Emily

Hannah

Katie

Lydia

Mickayla

Misti

So...what do you think?  Do you like the cover?! =)

The Get to Know Me Tag

Hello Dear Readers!  Before I get to my main post, I want to have a quick note!  If you signed up for my cover release, you can expect to see an email from me arrive in your inbox sometime soon!  Thank you so much for signing up!  And if you haven't signed up for the cover release and want to, click here!

And now on to my post!

 I was tagged by Mickayla Jansen, author of Pencils Can Change the World, to do The Get To Know Me Tag! Thank you, Mickayla!  Please check out her blog if you haven't yet!  It's lovely! =D

 

 Here is my post!  In it (I hope!)  you will get to know me a bit better! =P (if you didn't already get that from the name...)  If you have any other questions you would like me to answer, ask away in the comments!  

Without further adieu, presenting...

 

Vital Stats

Name: Hosanna Emily

Nickname: My little siblings call me Neena...

Place of Birth: Florida

Firsts

Best Friend: My first best friend?  Well, of course my mom.  My first friend out of my family was probably Meme--aka Emily S. =)  We even share a birthday!
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Award:  Maybe the 4-H fair entry that I won for my homemade bread when I was 8?

Sport:  The first sport I played a lot of was probably tag...if that counts!  =)  And hide-and-go-seek!

Real holiday:  The first holiday I experienced?  Flag Day!  If that counts as a holiday... =)

Concert:  The Lindsey Family! =)

Favorites

Film:  Fireproof,  Beyond the Mask, or Courageous!

TV Show: Sue Thomas FBEye (it's not being shown on TV anymore) =(

Color: Carnation Pink and Deep Brown

Song:  Do Everything (Steven Curtis Chapman) and Lifeline (Mandisa)

Restaurant: Taco Bell...or Subway...or Chic-Fil-A

Books: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Crown and Covenant Series, any series by Janette Oke...and lots of others!

Currently

Feeling:  Relaxed...I just finished spending time with my horses. =)

Single or Taken: Single

Eating:  Nothing?  Am I the only person who doesn't eat while blogging?  =/

Watching:  The computer typing this out...

Wearing:  A Pansy Purple t-shirt and jeans

Future

Want children: Yes!  And adopting would be so much fun!

Want to be married: Yes, if that's God's plan!

Careers in mind: A stay-at-home, home-school mom and author!

Where you want to live: In the beautiful, rolling hills of Kentucky

Do you believe in...

God: YES!  He created me!

Miracles: Of course!

Love at first sight:  Not really...but it worked for my dad... ;)

Ghosts: No.  

Aliens: No.

Soul mates: I believe that God has the perfect person chosen for you (unless you are to remain single).  Is that the same thing?

Heaven:  Definitely!

Hell:  Yes, but we don't have to go there!  Thanks to God's sacrifice, we have a choice!

Kissing on the first date:   NO!  This is such a bad idea!  Wait until your wedding day!

Yourself:  Ummm...not really.  I am imperfect and a sinner!   "For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)  But by God's grace I have been saved!


I tag anyone who wants to do this tag! =D


Do you have any questions about me that you would like answered?  Comment below!

The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser update!

  Good morning everyone! =)  Today I have a surprise for you, my readers!  Don't you love surprises?  Or maybe not?  Well, I'll give you one anyways. =)

   YES!  I am having sign-ups for the cover release for my novella The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser!  This is book #1 in the Kessler Kids Mysteries!

   Here is a little bit about my novel!!

Genre: Mystery/Fiction/Christian

Age Range: Probably mainly tweens, but anyone can read it! =)

Word Count: Around 21,000

Started Planning:  August 2014

Synopsis: 

"Rosy growled, and I knew she was pacing the porch. I sensed her uneasiness. Something was wrong. Rosy never barked at cars; why would she choose this one?" 

13 year-old Emily Kessler believes in God, but when she discovers someone trespassing in the middle of the night, can she learn to trust in Him completely? Will she have the courage to solve the mystery with her friends? And when everything falls apart, will Emily be able to keep those she loves safe?

   I had published this novella last summer...but a few months ago I took it off so it is currently un-available for sale.  After learning a lot about book designs and correct formats, I saw some errors that needed to be fixed. (and I had a friend advising me as well)  It had a lot of work that needed to be done...as well as a new cover that was created for it!  And now I can say that it is much, much better, thanks to several friends and relatives who have helped me with the editing. =)  And now I am letting you, dear readers, help me in the cover release!

   What is a cover release sign up?  If you want to participate with me (and I hope you do!) then fill out the form below!  I will email you the new cover (that my wonderful friend Alea Harper made for me!) and the information for my novella!  This you will post on your blog on the cover release date:  April 18th.  In addition, you will be entered in a drawing to receive a signed copy of The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser or an advanced reader's copy!  I will also be announcing the release date soon!

   If you want to participate, please sign up below!  I am so excited, and I hope you are too!!! =)

***after-note because several readers mentioned this***  If you do not have a blog and want to participate, feel free to do so!  You can use a Twitter, Facebook, or Pinterest account!  If that works out better for you, post the url in the "Blog URL" slot and your "Blog Name" can be the name your account is under!  I hope this solves any and all problems you might have! ***End of note***

  Without further adieu...