http://bookstore.westbowpress.com/Products/SKU-000686722/Green-Glass.aspx
(Also available on amazon.com but the royalties are better for me if you purchase the book from the publisher.)It's been a labor of love, but worth it in the long run, despite the hours in editing and rewriting.
I started reading Christian fiction about twenty years ago, give or take. The first books were by Michael Philips, and with those, I was hooked. Since then, I've read more than 800 novels of many types and genres. At least the list I have chronicling those books is over that number. It does not account for those books that were sold at yard sales or given away at Aglow retreats or elsewhere before I decided to make a list. So the total is really many more.
Six or seven years ago, Green Glass began as a story line in my mind that just would not go away. When I would try to go to sleep at night, I kept adding details, characters, names, etc., none of which had been in any of those multitude of volumes I'd already read at that point. My dear friend, Paulette Holloway, with whom I was serving in Aglow at the time, encouraged me to write down what seemed to be coming to me. The first few ideas were then added to over the course of the following months until it just sort of ran its course and I let it sit for a few years.
Two or three years ago, a friend from church, Robin Gailliot, asked me to help her edit a book she was writing. When I mentioned that I had also written a book, she wanted to read it. Up until that point, I didn't want anyone to read it because I wasn't sure if it was worth their time or effort. Plus, I wasn't ready for any criticism, good or bad! But I took a chance, and sent the as-yet unfinished, unedited, manuscript. She liked it! From there, I had three other people read it to get their feedback.
One day, I was on a website and saw an ad for WestBow Press. The rest, as they say, is history. The final copy bears some resemblance to the original, but has gone through many changes and deletions. My husband, Leon, willingly did what he does best and edited it for me. More than six read-throughs later we now have the final copy.
If you do get the book, and find mistakes, please let me know. If you like the book, please tell your friends. If you don't like it, please tell me.!
"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4
Pat, I just finished the book on Tuesday evening. It was a very enjoyable read. Your characters were interesting and made me want to know more about them. I can't wait until your second book in the series. I liked that you weren't afraid to have characters that were bold about living out their faith. I must admit that you got me with that ending. I was fooled. If anyone one wants to know what I was fooled about, well they will just have to read the book!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jo. I'm glad you like the book. Did you recognize the wedding? I'm working on the next book, about two thirds done. Hopefully, will get it out there soon. Please do let others know about Green Glass. The more sales the better!
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