It was when I was fourteen. I’d been writing short stories for years, and enjoyed writing ever since I learned how, but I had just realized the year before that I actually wanted to write books. I’d written a fantasy novel and wanted to publish it. But then God changed my plans.
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Hi friends! In a previous post (read it here), I told about my new writing project: A Torch in the Empire Series, a series of historical fiction books set in the first century Roman Empire. I am now very excited to share with you that the first book, The Fire and the Trial, is almost finished! Like my other books, I am independently publishing it through Kindle Direct Publishing. (By the way, I highly recommend Kindle Direct Publishing for writers like me who have something they want to publish right away and want to be in charge of the whole process themselves). I have ordered the proof copy, and Lord willing, it’ll be published and available for you to buy in May.
My family is going to the Teach Them Diligently convention in Denver, Colorado, May 23-25, and my goal is to have the book published then. My parents are doing a speaking session at the convention, telling about their 27 years and counting homeschooling journey and the truths they’ve learned along the way. I will be joining them to share how homeschooling has blessed me and given me the freedom to pursue my passions and publish books, and some of the lessons I’ve learned through it. This will be the first time any of us have spoken at a conference, so we're very excited about that! I have had tables selling books at two conferences, though, and we have gone to many, many conferences over the years as consumers. Homeschool conventions are really such fun, and my family and I are always so encouraged after going to one! If you’ve never been to a homeschool convention/conference, you really must go to one! You can learn more about Teach Them Diligently here. Back to the book: like my last book, The Invisible Guide, this book is illustrated by my friend Grace Obenhaus, with additional illustrations by my mama and siblings, and yours truly. Here’s a little peek at the illustrations for you: |
Hi! I'm Savannah Jane...I'm the author of several books for children and young adults with a passion to encourage young people to live for Jesus. The third born in an amazing family of seven children, I was homeschooled all the way through. This is where I share encouragement for Christian girls, updates about my books, writing tips, book and movie reviews, and assorted other tidbits. Archives
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