A reminder that the Official launch of the expanded “authors cut” 2025 edition of Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire is February 21, 2025.
Can’t wait for you to get your hands on this new edition!!
And the Scroll Launch Party is February 22nd.
9…
Hey Reader,
The journey through Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire continues, and today, it’s time to meet our heroes!
➤ Marcellus: A young nobleman from ancient Antioch, carrying a dark secret that could shatter everything. Will his choices lead to redemption or ruin?
➤ Byziana: A woman holding onto hope in the promises of Captain Belisarius, yet wrestling with doubt as she seeks her own path through despair. Can she find what she’s searching for before it’s too late?
Here’s a glimpse into their world. Click below to watch…
Watch our Feel the Page videos on Youtube or Instagram. Click above
Who intrigues you more—Marcellus, the mysterious stranger, or Byziana, the “girl next door”?
Reply to this email and tell me which character speaks to you the most and why.
👉 I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Blessings, Darlene Author of Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire
From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Hi again Reader ! In my daytime life, I’m a pastor’s wife in Izmir, Turkey. We are in the middle of a huge building project where we are designing and renovating a building to create an outreach-ministry center. This week, when I visited its neighborhood, my friends and I discovered another curious project. On the street behind our new ministry center is a row of old Italian homes, from the Ottoman times (above) According…
From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Greetings and Salutations Reader– Sometimes, when you’re trying your very darndest to do well at playing the game of life–the softball hits you in the face. ⚾️ 🤷♀️ Shrug. That’s the way life is. I was horrified when two beta readers pointed out a blaring plot hole in Vera’s story (Me, Myself, and IT). One beta reader was so kind as to speak harsh-honestly about this. Reading his evaluation, I was so very sad. I hadn’t…
From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Hello to March! And hello to you Reader! I have a special treat for you today–a short autobiographical story I wrote about a life-changing experience I had as a little girl in Japan. It’s a bit sensitive, showing parts of my character I sure can’t shake. But it was quite formative. If I hadn’t survived, you wouldn’t be getting this email today. Click for a free pdf download of HERUPU May you feel Gods’ grace and mercy…