Archive for: July, 2020

Promise’s Prayer Has a New Cover!

Guess what! My book Promise’s Prayer (Truth from Taerna Book 1) is getting a second edition this fall, complete with new formatting, polish, and a brand new cover!

The cover is gorgeous, and I’m so excited to see the new edition. But until then, I’m holding a celebratory sale on signed first edition copies this weekend only! It’s only $11 . . . and to make it even better, I’m doing something I’ve never done before: FREE SHIPPING! Hop over here to order a copy.

That said, you get to see the new cover today!

ABOUT THE BOOK

He promised to save the land. She received a divine calling. But how can mere prayer quench his restlessness and her fears?

Walking behind a plow day in and day out gets boring for a nineteen-year-old who longs for nothing more than adventure. In the midst of the rampant lawlessness and love of pleasure that drive their country, Kaelan Ellith longs to make a difference. When a promise at his mother’s deathbed gives him the impetus to do just that, he’s off to the capital city to bring back the knowledge of Adon Olam. But despite his natural leadership skills, his schemes keep going awry, and lost people keep passing into eternity without hope. How can he ever keep such an impossible promise?

Shy and devoted Carita Kostan spends her days seeking Adon Olam, raising her bookish orphaned sister, and helping others. Carita knows the voice of Adon Olam, and she desires nothing more than to follow His calling: “Love. Serve. Pray. Persevere.” Yet how can she minister His love to her neighbors when her soul is simultaneously tormented by their unmet needs and handicapped by her own paralyzing fears?

When the true nature of the promise and the call begins to surface, Kaelan and Carita just might discover how saving the world is entirely different than they imagined . . . if they have the humility and the courage to receive it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Erika Mathews is an author and editor who lives in the farm country of Minnesota with her husband and children. She’s a homeschool graduate with a Bachelor’s in Communications, a Master’s in Biblical Ministries, and a passion for sharing Jesus Christ and His truth. When she’s not working with books, she enjoys reading, outdoor activities, piano and violin, organizing, and using the Oxford comma. You can connect with Erika at restinglife.com.

ISN’T IT GORGEOUS?

Design credit goes to Megan Mccullough.

Thank you so much for attending this reveal party. Watch Erika’s Instagram this month for celebrations and release news, or hop over to restinglife.com/signup for all the updates plus a free short story.

 May the blessings of the Lord be upon you today!

Truth from Taerna Book Updates!

Hello friends! Erika Mathews here, and I have author updates on my entire series!

Promise’s Prayer: My debut novel is getting republished with brand new formatting, a new cover, and minor editing! The new cover reveal is this weekend! Watch for that and for release date information . . . possibly as early as this fall! Meanwhile, you can grab a signed paperback of the first edition on sale this weekend: only $11, along with something I’ve never done before: free shipping!

Victory’s Voice: I’m excited about this book, and currently it’s with the editor! I just received the cover from my designer, and it’s gorgeous! Watch for cover reveal and release information – I’m hoping launch day will happen not long after the re-release of Promise’s Prayer!

Surrender’s Strength: I finished the draft of this book in April and now it’s with the editor! Cover design is coming in the next few weeks. I hope to make some progress on this book in the fall. Release coming hopefully in 2021.

Sustainer’s Smile: This book is near to my heart and so close to being ready. I’m currently editing this one. Cover design and formatting will be coming soon!

Memory’s Mind: This book is about 75% written. I hope to finish the draft sometime this year.

Romance’s Rest: The final book in the series is about 95% written and I’m planning to finish the draft this week!

For more information on any of these books, click here.

Also, there’s a huge YA book Facebook party happening this weekend, and I have the 3:00 PM CST slot on Friday, July 24. Join me there for numerous giveaways, fun games, and bookish conversation. And bonus . . . if you attend the party, you’ll get to be the first to see the brand new cover of Promise’s Prayer!

If you want to join the cover reveal, I’m accepting signups until tomorrow at 1 PM CST . . . so hurry over!

Which Taerna book are you most excited to read?