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New Growth in Long Winter Months

Posted by Katie Phillips on April 23, 2013February 28, 2016

Hi folks!

It’s a bit late coming up, but here is the latest installment of my monthly ministry newsletter.

This month’s issue includes:

* More crazy Mallon adventures

* Hip hop dancing opens doors to share

* Featured Ministry: OM Italy’s outreach to trafficked women

Read it here: March Newsletter

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🎉 COVER REVEAL!!! 🎉 Congratulations to @songsofheroes on the shiny new cover for her sea-inspired epic tale! I had the opportunity to do a read-through with notes for an early draft of this story, so I’m excited to see how Emily Hayse has developed it with her signature blend of classic prose and complex worldbuilding. Here’s the blurb: 🌊🌊🌊 “Watch, ye sons of the sea, your doom is at hand. With soundless storm rises the fate of Atlantis." As a lighthouse keeper’s daughter, Hattie has always been able to handle anything the Atlantic throws at her. But when a stranger washes ashore in a storm, she finds herself unraveling a mystery that will change her life. Caught up in a high-stakes game of intrigue and hidden loyalties, Hattie watches legends take shape before her eyes. But as kings and pawns prepare for a showdown that will determine the fate of an ancient world, she wonders whether she has thrown in her lot with the hero or the villain. 🌊🌊🌊 Great for fans of the Odyssey or classics with a modern twist! Check out Emily’s profile for all the pre-order info. QotD: What’s your favorite book set in, on, or near the sea?

WHAT DID YOU DO THIS WEEKEND? I finally felt well enough Saturday to get out of bed and spend some time at my favorite coffeeshop drinking a chai latte and reading this beauty by @linzyafranklin! Then went for a walk with my hubby and enjoyed the sunshine. I can honestly say I haven’t been as sick for years as I have this past week. And I’m still far from well, so I apologize for my absence here and online in other areas. This experience of moving and then immediately getting so ill has definitely made me grateful for the good health and energy I usually enjoy. Speaking of health struggles, thank you so much for many of you who have responded to my posts with an outflow of support for @maryweberauthor. She recently posted a tremendously gracious update, so be sure and check that out. How is your reading list looking so far? I’m a little ashamed to say that Story Hunter is the first book I’ve picked up all year. Illness and moving have not been kind to my TBR. But it was the same way last year, so I remain hopeful. At any rate, the multitude of boxes have been neglected this past week, so no photos yet of my new living and office space. But I’m taking it easy today and will hopefully have some new photos for you soon! QotD: What book are you currently reading? P.S. Thank you so much for all your kind comments and likes on my grab bag Q&A last Wednesday, despite my croakiness.🐸 I’ll be chatting about writing dialogue this week, so pop by my stories today and submit your questions!

WHAT SERIES ARE YOU EXCITED TO FINISH IN 2020? Throwback pic today because a) I’ve been looking forward to the last installments in the Ravenwood Trilogy by @morganlbusse and the Story Peddler series by @linzyafranklin for ages and b) my IG photo spots are covered in moving boxes. 😂😭🤷🏼‍♀️So, here we are. I’m hoping to get to take some photos in my new place for y’all soon! You guys. My bookworm soul is warring with my adulty responsibilities because I am receiving my ARC/influencer copies of these jewels in the mail and I CAN’T READ THEM YET!!! 😭 But. I’m thinking I might reward myself for a busy day editing and unpacking with a few chapters of one of them. Which one should I read first? In other news, I’ve been scoping out the local coffeeshops in my new town and they do have one option that could be promising. I’m looking forward to checking out my new home. QotD: Do you prefer to read or write at a coffeeshop or at home? A: Previously, a coffeeshop. But my new home is so nice and quiet and has such beautiful light during the day that I might change my ways!

🎉 REP SEARCH!!! 🎉 One of my absolute favorite bookish shops, @leafandlore, is having their spring rep search! Go check it out! Hi, Megan. 😉 *waves* It’s me. I chat about books and writing and occasionally the awesome things in life like travel and sushi and sea turtles. My favorite fandoms are LOTR and a Harry Potter and Firefly and Anne of Green Gables and, we’ll, it’s basically your fault that I have no money left. Lol One of my favorite reads of the last couple years was Lunar Chronicles, but I also really enjoyed Romanov, Sky in the Deep, Descendant of the Crane, and Six of Crows. My favorite thing about the bookish community is the relationships I’ve made with some amazing people and the encouragement and accountability to read and promote others’ books and creative projects. I’d love to share the epic awesomeness that is @leafandlore with my community as a rep. Best of luck to everyone! P.S. Short post today everyone because we are STILL moving. But hopefully I’ll have a couple shots of my new writing set-up next week!

WELL, HELLO. I’m late to the party, per usual, but I’m jumping on the #authorlifemonth challenge. The first couple days are an intro to me and my books. (Swipe for prompts). So, welcome to my cozy nook! I’m Katie, author and editor of YA fantasy/sci-fi and coach of women authors looking to take their brand and career to the next level. Several years ago I published a co-authored romcom meets action novel, Kenan, through an indie press I helped found (now part of @uncommonuniversespress). It’s a fun adventure story that asks some tough questions about race, prejudice, and the value of a life. (Swipe for details). I’m currently working on the sequel, Savas, as well as drafting my first solo novel, a gender-swapped Beauty & the Beast/Mulan retelling inspired by feudal Japan. Expect magic and monsters and a cute baby panda (we’re all here for that). Let’s see, what else? I live with my husband (carpenter by day, ballet dancer the rest of the time) and a collection of house plants in Wichita, Kansas. I love travel and diverse cultures, lived overseas (England), and have visited 25+ countries. My fandoms are Harry Potter, LOTR, Firefly, and Marvel. Favorite read in the last couple years—Lunar Chronicles. Ravenclaw, INFJ, 4w5. I’m pretty much obsessed with avocados, sushi, strawberries, chai lattes, and the adorable-ness of sea turtles. Nature and coffeeshops are my happy place. The most important thing in my life is my relationship with Jesus. He loves me at my worst and gives passion and purpose to my days. NICE TO MEET YOU! What’s something I should know about you?

🎉 WE’RE MOVING!!! 🎉 I’m so beyond thrilled to share this exciting news with you! We’ve been looking for a place to move for awhile (our current neighborhood has become unsafe), but couldn’t find what we were looking for in our price range. But this past week we found a larger apartment below our budget goal that has all the features we were looking for—plus it’s only 5 minutes from my husband’s work! I’ll have a living room, a dishwasher, laundry units AND space for more bookshelves and my very own writing desk! #authorwin The crazy bit—because of how timing works out, we are actually scheduled to MOVE IN NEXT WEEK! 😱 This blessing came totally unexpected and I might be freaking out just a little. Lol All that to say, I’m excited and grateful for more space to grow personally and in my business, but the transition puts a lot of unforeseen projects on my plate. As a result, there will be NO WEDNESDAY Q&A this coming week, and I may not be on here much as I work to move, unpack, and get settled in our new space. I’m working on embracing the messy middle to create opportunity for more growth! ANOTHER ANNOUNCEMENT! Today is the last day for my manuscript assessment special, which includes 15% off a full read-through with notes, plus a free coaching session to create a game plan for your revisions! This is a fantastic opportunity to get professional feedback for a lower price point than a full developmental edit. Send an owl (or your DM) to get all the details. I hope you have a restful weekend and an amazing week! Journey onward. ❤️

Karis Waters

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