Jul 4, 2023

Ready for a Brand-new Book Cover?

 


Once upon a time, I woke up with God pouring out story ideas, and I couldn't argue that I was too busy working on another book, because it was so clear that this was Him.

A year and a half later, the first book was published, but it was only the start. Because there was a continuation, a satisfying, beautifully urgent, and war-cry ending that was yet to be written.

Every step of the way was a fight to be loyal to Jesus:


There was editing that was overwhelming and beyond me.

There were days I had no creativity but sat down to write as an act of worship anyway.

There were moments of formatting that seemed endless and minute as I cried out to God.


But I type here to declare that God is faithful. This story is beautifully beyond me, and I'm humbled that He chose me for His work and said, "this story is for her, and I will give her all she needs to complete it."


((And I cannot wait for you to read it, eep!!!))


So today, I'm celebrating by sharing the never-before-seen cover of The Way of the King: a fantasy, allegory novel (AND a giveaway)!

Are you ready?!?!?!?!?








The Way of the King


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(coming August 1, 2023)


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designed by the lovely Megan McCullough...


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 presents


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about the book



As the Kingdom of Érkeos collapses in revolution, three unlikely heroes must keep the loyalty through the darkest of days.

Three months after The Torch Keepers ends, Kadira, a warrior-defector from the Prince’s Liberation army, flees into the mountains as a big sister to a family of orphans. Her eyes mark her as a Torch Keeper for the King, an enemy to the Prince.

Behind her, Rekém rises to power over the city that was once the children’s home. As the Prince’s brother, he is forced to become a leader yet is drawn to humble hunting trips where he remembers dreams he once had. In mountain forests, Rekém discovers dangerous secrets he can’t escape from.

And deep in the throngs of cave tunnels, a musician missing half his arm builds his own fortress, not knowing that two armies close in. When the sides collide, the heroes must decide if the one they follow is truly worthy of every sacrifice. It seems the future of Érkeos is in the hands of a King who's never been seen.









And to celebrate...



a giveaway!





  • a beautiful, ceramic mug (that just matches the books *giggles*)

  • organic hibiscus berry tea

  • + coconut water & mimosa flower bath bombs (that smell so good that I use them as air fresheners!)


Enter by dropping a comment below! Share what you're most excited for about this book or send to a friend!



God is so good and faithful and worthy of following, and He fills life with celebrations to praise Him in! So let's do it. ;)





Now to the One who is able to keep you from faltering beyond recovery and to bring you before His glorious presence without blemish and with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus the Messiah our Lord, be glory, majesty, supremacy, and authority, before all ages and now and forever into all the ages. Amen.

Jude 1:24-25 




~♥~ 




7 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 05, 2023

    Congratulations Hosanna! The cover is so pretty and well done, and I'm so looking forward to the continuation of this beautiful allegory!
    Grace

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    1. Thank you, Grace! *bear hugs* I'm so excited to see how God will use this book, and yes--it was so fun to finally see the two covers side by side! Ahh! Praising! ♥ And thanks for leaving a comment and entering the giveaway! ;)

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  2. Congrats! The blurb is wonderful. Can't wait to find out who the king is.

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    1. Thanks, Deborah! Allegories are so fun to unravel the truth behind the tale, and they've truly inspired me. I like how God is a storyteller and I simply want to share truth in story too. =) So I am very excited to see how God will use this book! ♥ Thanks for the encouragement and entering the giveaway! *hugs*

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  3. Wow, that's so exciting!! I have yet to read the first book, but I will definitely have to add them both to my TBR list! *runs off to do that*

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    1. *claps hands together* Yay! I definitely recommend reading The Torch Keepers first, as they flow smoothly together. =) Thanks for celebrating with me and entering the giveaway, Lorelei!

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  4. So excited to have discovered your writing! I will be adding your books to my to-read list!

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