I'm hoping that your summer is going well, friends! Mine is going... FAST! My favorite time of year is just around the corner. :-) Without further ado, let me draw back the curtain on what I've been doing and thinking over the past month or so, and what I'm looking forward to in the month ahead!
What I'm thankful for: The unchanging Truth Who is Jesus Christ, in the midst of a constantly-shifting culture - that He will "never, no never forsake" His children.
What I'm anticipating in nature: Oh, my favorite season! Autumn is coming - Crisp air that stings our noses, the scent of burning leaves, the sight of chubby squirrels gorging on nuts before the winter, the sound of the Canada geese flying south.
What I'm reading in Scripture: Right now, I'm in 1st Timothy and then will be moving onto 2nd Timothy, I think. In response to John Pollock's book The Apostle, I've become fascinated with Paul's writing. I spent July reading 1st & 2nd Thessalonians over-and-over because of John Pollock, too! (If you haven't read The Apostle, I give it my highest recommendation.)
What I'm reading in fiction: In July, I cried as I read Joanne Bischof's This Quiet Sky on the beach - My one-sentence review? If you like nostalgic historical fiction that asks questions that are relevant for all time, this is a wonderful novella. :-) This month, I'm just starting in on Kate Breslin's Esther-inspired novel For Such a Time. I ordered it from the library, and it came in today! :-) I was a happy camper. I'm also starting in on Michael Phillips' Heather Song, the sequel to Angel Harp, which I really enjoyed overall.
What I'm writing: Nothing! (gasp!) INSTEAD, I'm editing - editing - editing All Our Empty Places. And I believe that - by this time next week - you'll know what the cover looks like! (I am grinning widely as I type that!) Hoping, by God's grace, to release this second book in the A Time of Grace trilogy within the next few weeks. Please keep the book and me in your prayers as I work with my early readers, editor-helpers, and cover designer to make this the best offering to our God that it can be.
What have you been up to? What are you looking forward to, friends?
Grace and peace,
Alicia
Yay, yay, yay! I'm jumping around at the prospect of seeing the cover for "All Our Empy Places"!! :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post as a whole, Alicia! (Oh and I'd love to hear your thoughts on "For Such a Time" by Kate Breslin. That's a favourite of mine. :))
Raechel, I'm actually reading For Such a Time because you recommended it so highly on your blog! :-) I ordered it from our public library, and it finally came in! Hurrah! Now, if the Lord would just add another couple hours to the day for reading purposes, that would be nice. ;-)
DeleteOh that is very flattering! Hurrah indeed that it finally came in! Haha, isn't that the truth! Hopefully you'll get a chance to read it soon. :)
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