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​ From the Desk of Darlene N. Böcek Faith-building Sci-fi Fantasy Stories

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Hey there Reader–

THANKS 😊 if you answered the 3 minute survey in our previous email. The results were so helpful and I aim to bring delight to your reading pleasure through the upcoming emails.

You’re here for the stories. You’re here for the encouragement. You want it to feel like an actual update from an actual person. 👍 I’m on it!

In pursuing your reading preferences identified in the survey, I have been in a holding pattern, looking down on the airport for many a week as Audible took way-too-much-time to review the audiobook.

But I just got notice!

We’ve been approved…

so now I can happily share that…

The Last Noel is available on Audible!

(cue the applause 👏 🎶 🥳 🙌 🎉 )

Are you one of my readers who voted that you love to read Christian books and listen to audiobooks. Then this is for you!

Just in time for 🎄CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

One special thing about this audiobook is the amazing narration talent of Garan Patrick, a fellow believer from California. It also features the talented voice artist, Eden Gabay, performing our Christmas pageant songs.

It’s a true production, not just a reading. I hope you’ll support the project and download the book. If you don’t have Audible, you can get the audiobook as a free download with your new membership. GET THAT HERE (affiliate link).

Reader Reviews of The Last Noel

More Book News

Also, you’ll maybe notice the different cover. I’ve been neck-deep working with my cover designer on a rebrand of the Return to Me series. She’s working on Vera’s Story now, and will soon begin Monica’s story.

As the covers are done, I’ll share them with you. It’s taken a while for me to be find the book cover that reflects emotional weight of this series. But I think the upcoming book cover set has nailed it.

If you’ve already read The Last Noel, now is a perfect time to write up a short sentence review about what you liked about it. Or listen for a delightful refresh, then write up your review!

​Here’s the direct Amazon Review Link.​

A moment of thoughtful pause

Reuben’s story reminds me of Hebrews 11. The tension between faith and hope.

I’ve been also knee-deep with the building project in my day job here in Izmir. From choosing the floor tiles and faucets to finding the dishwashers and fridges, and now to planning a project for outfitting the media center–lots on my plate.

We have such great dreams for our Izmir Protestant Church ministry center–imagining how we will be able to use each of the six floors for outreach and church growth. Our hope blending with faith also reminds me of this verse…

Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. Hebrews 11:1 (Amplified Bible)

May this be a fantastic week for you!

Blessings,

Darlene

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