Tag: Writing

A Word of Encouragement

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Reading books so often encourages me. Authors’ thousands of words, forming devotionals or even stories, inspire me to encourage others in my writing.
Sometimes I get caught into the trap of thinking that the best way to encourage people is to write more stories or devotionals. But God is able to just as easily use a text, short email, or blog comment to be an encouragement as a novel. 
If you have an opportunity today, encourage someone in the Lord!
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“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians 4:29

Perfect Peace

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“Peace, Be Still” is built around Isaiah 26:3-4 and Mark 4:37-41. The latter is a passage that the Lord used in my life to teach me a big lesson last year while we were in the process of moving from Louisiana to Mississippi and learning the various new things of this state. When I realized that fatal tornadoes were semi-regular, I will confess that fear began to torment me–particularly because we moved into a fragile mobile home. In my daily Bible reading, God brought me to the passages in the Gospels where Jesus led His disciples straight into the storm on sea because He knew the lessons He would teach them there. I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that God had moved our family up here (and even that He had specially provided this mobile home for us!)…and where He led He would protect. There was something about that lesson that helped me to learn even more how to trust God in the storms.

What are some verses that have comforted you? Some lessons He’s taught you through those verses?
(and don’t forget about the giveaway you can enter!)

Peace, Be Still | Short Story Release and Giveaway

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It’s officially here! By God’s grace there is a new short story on the loose: “Peace, Be Still.”

What if you were left in charge of a lighthouse–at only twelve years old?

What if you weren’t guaranteed your dad would survive the storm and return?

The fun thing about this short story is that I’ll give you an eBook for free if you sign up to my new writing newsletter here (or you can just go and buy a Kindle copy or order a print copy).
And, if you feel like a little party, I’m having the release party on FaceBook this afternoon (5:00-8:30–a slow, relaxed time). Visit my FB page and request an invite!

Giveaway
And what’s a release without a giveaway? 🙂 Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win a PRINT copy of “Peace, Be Still” and the “Be Still” faith building block (from Par la Grace).

*Giveaway open to U.S. residents only please*

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Blog Tour

Several lovely ladies decided to celebrate with me in the release of “Peace, Be Still.” Be sure to stop by and check out their blogs!
September 18, 2015
Faith – faithblum.wordpress.com
Rebekah – www.readytobeoffered.com
Alicia – www.abrighterdestiny.blogspot.com
Janell – thewindowfriend.wordpress.com
Raechel –godspeculiartreasurerae.wordpress.com
September 19, 2015
Kenzi – www.honeyrockhills.com

Lauren Lotter – www.heritageliterature.com/my-blog

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“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

Coming Next Week…

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It is with great excitement and gratitude to Jesus Christ that I can announce the upcoming release of a new short story!

It will be released next week, September 18, so keep your eyes out!!

(Note to bloggers: I still have some openings for the release tour, September 18-19. If you’re interested in joining, comment with your email address–I won’t publish it, but I will send you the info you need to participate!)

Also in the “news” is my website update.

Oh, and yes you do see that correctly: “Peace, Be Still” will be free for newsletter subscribers.

You can also join my writing team if you’re a blogger or book reviewer.

And, last but not least, I also have a section specifically for writers. Honestly, I love helping and supporting fellow authors (or authors-in-the-making)!

Anything new with you this week?

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“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee.” Isaiah 26:3

Ponderings…

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It is sobering when your own writing convicts you. That happened the other day, when I was writing out a scene in my novella-in-progress:
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Taking a deep breath, Marie ventured to ask, “Do you find comfort in prayer?”

Mr. Bowles looked down, his deep brown eyes looking seriously into Marie’s. “Yes’m, I reckon I do. Comfort…” he looked away, “Peace…assurance…”

Marie let silence come between them. The thought of prayer scared her. Repelled her. Though in her heart she longed for the peace, she feigned defiance as she looked back at Mr. Bowles. “I find no comfort in prayer.”
(“Journey to Love,” chapter Eight)
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As I wrote it, the question slapped me: what is prayer to ME? I had to stop writing for a full minute to ponder my answer. I didn’t have as good of an answer as I wanted to, because, truthfully, my prayer life has been sporadic. By God’s grace, He is helping me in this area of my life, but I am far from where I should be and would appreciate your prayers in this area of my life.
What is prayer to you? (Don’t answer publicly–just take a moment to do some heart-searching)

Weary Not in Praying

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By Karen and Amanda Tero
(This is a poem that I wrote with Mom (though she was the main person who wrote it. I only contributed to the last phrase)
Are you troubled in your heart,
For family or friends,
Who travel through their time on earth,
As if it will not end?
They never quite have time for Christ,
As they work and as they play.
How will they ever turn about?
Oh Christian, you must pray!
Praying without ceasing,
Giving thanks in everything.
Crying out to God on high,
Our Savior and our King.
His love for those we care about,
Is greater than our own.
So we must never cease to bring,
Their names before His throne.
 Weary not in praying,
For that loved one or friend.
Your faithful intercession,
May be blessed in the end.
Be patient for God’s loving work,
To draw to Him that one,
For whom you have been praying;
Then the vic’try will be won.

And the Winners Are…

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Will I ever get used to the exhilaration of seeing who wins giveaways? 🙂 Maybe not. But for now, we are to congratulate…

KIM – for winning the ebook of “Coffee Cake Days”

BRANDY – for winning the bonus giveaway of “Coffee Cake Days,” Community coffee, and mug

I’ve emailed you with a few more details.

Thanks for all of your participation!

Buy on Amazon or my Website.

Coffee Cake Days [writing] Update and Giveaway Reminder

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I have been so blessed this week with the release of “Coffee Cake Days.” Thank you, Alicia, Kelsey, Rebekah, Willowy, Faith, and Rebekah for being part of my blog tour! (If you’re interested in seeing their reviews, click on their names) Y’all definitely made it special!

In addition to releasing “Coffee Cake Days,” the Lord also allowed me to now offer all of my short stories in print (visit my website for more info on each title).

Annnnd…I am also an author on Amazon (Kindle versions)! Visit my author page.

If you’ve read any of my short stories, I’d really appreciate you taking a few minutes to leave an honest review either on Amazon or Goodreads.

Last but not least, don’t forget about the two giveaways going on here at my blog for “Coffee Cake Days.” They will end tomorrow night at midnight.


BONUS GIVEAWAY (short story, Community coffee, coffee mug):
http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/2015/05/coffee-cake-days-bonus-giveaway.html


Giveaway for ebook: 
http://withajoyfulnoise.blogspot.com/2015/05/coffee-cake-days-release-and-giveaway.html


And if you’re interested in a writing update… let’s just say that I’m about to hit a full summer of camps, Bible schools, and revivals. If I get some time to write, lovely! But my focus isn’t going to be on writing for a few months. 🙂

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“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30

Coffee Cake Days – release and GIVEAWAY!

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The time has finally come! “Coffee Cake Days” is now up for sale. This time, you can buy it for your Kindle, your Nook, your computer (PDF), OR you can buy a print copy!! Go HERE for more details or email me at amandaterobooks(at)gmail(dot)com.
But I know you probably didn’t stop by for all of that. In celebration of the release of “Coffee Cake Days” I’m giving away an ebook (your choice: PDF, Kindle, Nook).
Adding to the celebration, we’re having a FaceBook party. If you’re on FaceBook, hop over to my fan page (www.facebook.com/amandaterobooks) and request an invite to the party. It is from 7:30-8:30 tonight (Central Time) but will continue until Saturday or Monday…whenever I decide to take it down. So if you can’t make it tonight, still hop on over. There will be more giveaways there. 🙂
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A bonus giveaway of “Coffee Cake Days” (coffee mug, and Community coffee to boot!) HERE.