I’m about to place an order for paperback copies of Victory’s Voice. If you would like a signed copy, please let me know so I know how many to order! Comment, message me, or order on restinglife.com/buy.
PS – it’s great springtime reading! It’s a springtime story that includes a Resurrection Festival.
What a wonderful launch Victory’s Voice had! If you missed the fun, this is THE place to go to catch up. Everything is summarized succinctly for you right here!
First, today is the LAST day to enter the #VictoryContest and win an ebook of choice. Send me a photo or digital image with the word “Victory” in it somewhere to be entered (email me, comment on this post, or post it on social media and tag me).
Now for the fun!
It was hard to put it down, because it held the suspense so well from the beginning to the end that I was always tempted to read “one more chapter.” [read more]
Book review by Sheep Among Wolves Publishing
Book review by Old Fashioned Book Love
Promise’s Prayer impacted by prayer life; Victory’s Voice impacted my Bible reading! <33 [read more]
This story as well touched me and impacted me spiritually so quickly that I am looking forward to the third book to see what it will do. [read more]
Book reviews by Living Outside the Lines
All-in-all, just a really good book! I wish more authors would write like this, actually having “meat” to their stories instead of all fluff and filler! [read more]
Book reviews by Tower in the Plains
However, the more he appeared on page, the more he developed a personality of his own that threatened to take over. [read more]
Caeleb’s spotlight, shared by Read Review Rejoice
Jolyn was created along with another Academy student, Ryna. [read more]
Jolyn’s spotlight, shared by Tower in the Plains
Her conversations, mannerisms, and dialogue were the most natural thing in the world, and perhaps the easiest and most fun part of writing Victory’s Voice. [read more]
Wyn’s spotlight, shared by Little Blossoms for Jesus
[W]hat would you pick if your author let you change one element in your story/plot/world, whether a technological advance or a plot twist or a social reality you live with each day?
Oh, there are so many things I think I’d want to change! But in reality, even the difficult parts of my life have proven a blessing, and I’ve learned and grown so much through them. Even the hardest things I really can’t say I’d exchange for anything. As for technological advances, it would be helpful if someone would . . . [read more]
Interview of Carita, shared by Sheep Among Wolves Publishing
One of my favourite things about you, Wyn, is your deep love for Adon Olam. Can you tell us what is your favourite thing about Him is?
Interview of Wyn, shared by Little Blossoms for Jesus
Wyn: Oh, I like discovering all the ways He likes to surprise His children! Whether it’s . . . [read more]
Kylie: Do you have any books you are looking forward to reading in 2021?
Erika: I am looking forward to reading . . . [read more]Author Interview by Kylie Hunt
The entire world was nothing but glowing, blossoming, enchanting words. [read more]
Book Excerpt shared by Jenavieve Rose
Have you ever read Mrs. Mathews? If so, what book?
Book Spotlight shared by Ryana Lynn
Thank you to all who participated – and thank you, readers, for being here! You are why I publish.
Stay tuned for the cover reveal and preorder info on BOOK THREE – coming THIS MONTH! If you’d like to apply to beta read any of the other Truth from Taerna books, click here.
Hello! Today, for the Victory’s Voice launch tour, we have TWO book reviews! Jenavieve Rose at Living Outside the Lines is reviewing both Promise’s Prayer and Victory’s Voice!
Hop over and check it out, and leave a comment to let us know what you think.
DON’T FORGET!
Welcome back! Today for the Victory’s Voice launch tour, we have a fun post: a character interview with Wyn (a bubbly Academy student who plays cello) posted by Katja at Little Blossoms for Jesus!
Hop over and check it out, and leave a comment to let us know what you think.
DON’T FORGET!
If you’re interested in beta reading my upcoming Truth from Taerna books, apply here:
About the Series
Truth from Taerna is a six-book kingdom adventure fiction series born from a heart to communicate the truths of God’s kingdom—the spiritual realm hidden from our physical senses—in an engaging story format. Each book focuses on an aspect of spiritual truth that today’s church often downplays. The author’s desire is to demonstrate how the powerful, life-changing truths of God’s kingdom could play out in a fictional setting. The author’s goal is that God will use this series to reveal His kingdom to you as the reader.
Each book can be read as a standalone. Each book follows a sibling of the family as they learn and grow closer to Adon Olam (God). These books have no violence, no magic, no language, and minimal squeaky clean romance.
Promise’s Prayer: Kaelan and Carita learn the true importance and place of prayer in their quest to save the world.
Victory’s Voice: Book-loving Ellisia attends Academy and discovers the true power of spoken words in the spiritual realm.
Surrender’s Strength: Laelara discovers her true identity when a mix-up forces her to live a double life and come to the end of herself.
Sustainer’s Smile: Liliora makes peace with her past and discovers her future among the cradles of Taerna’s unwanted babies as her present reality meets tears, heartbreak, smiles, and the sustaining hand of Adon Olam.
Memory’s Mind: Quiet and analytical Kethin learns the importance of focusing his mind and meditating on the Word of Adon Olam as his skills prove crucial to Frydael despite his aversion to public scrutiny.
Romance’s Rest: Even in heartbreak, big-hearted, animal-loving Kelton discovers the true meaning of love—and covenant relationship with Adon Olam.
Hi friends! Today for the Victory’s Voice launch tour, we have a very special post: a character interview with Carita (Ellisia’s older sister who is especially devoted to God) shared by Chelsea at Sheep Among Wolves Publishing.
Hop over and check it out, and leave a comment to let us know what you think.
DON’T FORGET!
Greetings! Today for the Victory’s Voice launch tour, Katja at Old Fashioned Book Love is sharing her review of Victory’s Voice! Hop over and check it out, and leave a comment to let us know what you think.
DON’T FORGET!
TODAY IS THE DAY!
If you preordered Victory’s Voice, it should be waiting on your Kindle right now!
If you didn’t, be among the first to pick it up today on release day! And don’t forget to leave a review.
(Did you know that release day sales and reviews both help boost the book and author rank on Amazon to enable more people to find the book? Yes, your launch week purchase can help with reaching other readers with this book! And preorders all count towards this.)
Chapters 26 and 27 of this book hold a unique place in my heart: no matter how many times I read them, I get excited. Excited at the power of God. Excited at the reality of our victory in Jesus. Excited at the unity and oneness of believers and the power of praising, rejoicing, giving thanks, singing, and speaking truth.
I can’t say there is anything else I’ve ever written that I react to quite this way. And I think it’s because there is a truth in these chapters (to which the rest of the book builds) that goes far beyond me or my writing abilities. It’s an eternal truth, a kingdom truth, a covenant truth. It’s something God wants His people to understand. It’s something He is working in and through the body of Christ today.
As this book launches into the world, I hope you too catch the vision and passion of this truth.
Today for the Victory’s Voice launch tour we have TWO character spotlights as well as a book spotlight!
Abigail Kay Harris at Read Review Rejoice is sharing a character spotlight on Caeleb, an elder-brotherly friend who’s a lot of fun to get to know. Click over there for photos, fun facts, and more.
Tara at Tower in the Plains is sharing a character spotlight on Jolyn, an Academy student that Ellisia meets . . . who plays a key role in the story. For better or worse.
Jenavieve Rose at Living Outside the Lines is sharing a book spotlight and excerpt.
And don’t forget to enter the #VictoryContest!
Also, Promise’s Prayer is on sale for just 99 cents this week only! If you’d like to start the series, now is the perfect time.
Guess what!
No, you don’t need to guess, because I gave it away in the post title! 😉
Victory’s Voice (Truth from Taerna book two) is officially on its way!!
If you’re new to my blog and my books, Truth from Taerna is my six-book Christian kingdom adventure fiction series. With no violence, no romance (except very mild romance in books three and six), and no fantasy/magic, it’s a clean book series for all ages, focusing on portraying deep spiritual truths and how they might look in a fictional setting. Promise’s Prayer is Book 1, but it isn’t necessary to read it first: each book is designed as a standalone.
But THIS post is celebrating Victory’s Voice! Launch week kicks off today, and there are a variety of interesting celebratory activities planned.
First, you can pick up the paperback and ebook on Amazon here.
But what else? I’ll keep it simple and concise, because I know your life is probably as busy as mine and you don’t have time to read excess fluff any more than I have time to write it. 😉
So here’s the scoop:
Today, we have a lovely review by Chelsea at Sheep Among Wolves Publishing. I so enjoyed reading her kind, honest, and encouraging words! This review is very thorough, and you can find some favorite quotes hidden within it. 🙂
Excerpt: “Erika is very good at writing likeable godly characters who stretch our understanding of what living for God really means. I also love the way she weaves deep spiritual truths and realities into the characters’ storylines, and how she continually turns the focus back to God.”
ABOUT THE BOOK
When an extroverted bookworm discovers the hidden power of spoken words, death and life tremble in the balance on the tip of her tongue. But not only figuratively.
At seventeen, Ellisia’s passion for learning and books dominates her small-town existence. No wonder she’s elated when an opportunity to attend Academy arises: she can finally fulfill her lifelong goals to further her education and see the famed Palace BookHall. But as she begins to discover the true power of the spoken word, she faces a choice: join forces with a foreign physicist or relinquish her dream to someday work in the BookHall. Loyalties and ambitions war within Ellisia once the scientist’s projects begin to threaten her family’s safety. When impending crisis brings a clash of spiritual kingdoms, Ellisia must once for all choose how she’ll harness the power of words. Spoken words transcend her reality, uniting heavenly with earthly and commanding the forces that drive the physical world, and Ellisia’s voice will be the catalyst for sure defeat—or decisive victory.
LAUNCH TOUR STOPS:
3/15/2021: Victory’s Voice comprehensive book review by Chelsea at Sheep Among Wolves Publishing
3/18/2021: LAUNCH DAY! Read Victory’s Voice on Kindle today!
+ Character spotlight on Caeleb (27-year-old friendly elder-brotherly friend), shared by Abigail Kay Harris at Read Review Rejoice.
+ Character spotlight on Jolyn (an Academy student) shared by Tara at Tower in the Plains
+ Book spotlight & excerpt shared by Jenavieve Rose at Living Outside the Lines
+ Special release day post here at Resting Life
3/20/2021: Book review by Katja at Old Fashioned Book Love
3/22/2021: Character interview with Carita (Ellisia’s older sister who is devoted to God) shared by Chelsea at Sheep Among Wolves Publishing
3/25/2021: Character spotlight and interview with Aethelwyn (Wyn – a bubbly Academy student who plays cello) posted by Katja at Little Blossoms for Jesus
3/26/2021: Promise’s Prayer and Victory’s Voice book reviews by Jenavieve Rose at Living Outside the Lines
3/31/2021: Last day to enter the #VictoryContest
Stay tuned for a special giveaway to come!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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.
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