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.
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May you feel Gods’ grace and mercy today,
Darlene
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Curse of Infiniti by Rachel Hetrick: CLEAN | FANTASY (Free!)
As she wakes up in a bedroom she doesn’t recognize, Ellayne becomes increasingly aware of one thing: she has no memories—no identity—no name. (FREE DOWNLOAD)
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I’m thrilled to whole-heartedly recommend my friend and fellow author J.A.Webb’s Kickstarter. I have read book one, Fragments. Highly recommend this series. I’m backing to be able to read the third book and the audiobook.
The storyworld has the feeling of Medieval Mystery-–but takes place in the Near Future with trains and factories. The “Fragments” are pieces/quotes of the Bible that people are trying to reassemble after a terrible occurrence caused the disappearance of all the world’s Bibles.
As you read it, you’ll find it has the dark and despairing feel of 1984, while its drama and faith storyline gives a hat-tip to Left Behind.
One group remains in hiding and is gathering Fragments. The dark order is hunting them down.
★★★★★ I hope you will back this project! DO NOT MISS OUT!
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From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Dear Reader, I hope this finds you well. A quick note today. Firstly– Thought to ponder– “Nearness to God is happiness.” Charles Spurgeon I love this quote. At church we have a new song (about the same thing) which we’ve been singing that I can’t get out of my head. My husband just translated it into Turkish from Russian. Surprisingly this song isn’t in English. Essentially, the lyrics are:Let the Whole Earth Proclaim…
From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Dear friend, OUR Return to Me series REVISIONS are moving forward. Thanks for being here and for anticipating these stories which will delight and challenge your soul. If you haven’t read The Last Noel, make sure to absorb that story (again) before getting your hands on Vera’s story (Me, Myself, and IT). Vera’s perspective changes everything you know about Reuben’s story. LINK (free on KU) Trunk of Scrolls News Look at…
From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories Dear friend, Just a quick message this week. I hope you are well. I’m neck-deep in revisions for Me, Myself, and IT. Pray for me. This week I experienced a cool interconnection of real life and fiction when my husband introduced a new song to the church congregation. Kyrie Eleison. It’s so beautiful! I will record it and share it in the upcoming weeks. If you don’t know, the phrase means, Lord have mercy in Greek. The…
