It's Release Day! Mr. Portly Finds His Purpose

“Come on, Mr. Portly,” the Lady said. “You can do it!”

“Can I?” he thought glumly. “Aren’t Pugs Useless, after all?”

Many of you have been waiting for this day for some time! Thanks for being patient with me and for cheering me on as I navigated the tricky (for me!) waters of children's book formatting. What a true delight it is to present to you this new title today!

When Miss Cat-Next-Door informs Mr. Portly the Pug that he is Useless, Mr. Portly is heartbroken. He decides to find out for himself whether or not the Cat is telling the truth...and discovers that everyone - even the most seemingly-useless among us - has worth.

A sweet and encouraging read-aloud story for children, the childlike, and all pug-lovers!

This book is available in paperback only, and it is currently available exclusively through Amazon. My hope is that sharing and reading it with your children or grandchildren will bless you with sarcasm-free, humorous enjoyment that also encourages each of us to be thankful for the worth God with which our Creator has endowed us. :-) 

Find MR. PORTLY FINDS HIS PURPOSE here (clickable link):
http://amzn.com/1518861482

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!

Grace and peace,
Alicia

Amanda Tero's "Peace, Be Still" - Review & Release with a Giveaway!

A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail that brought a huge smile to my face. It was from my writing friend and fellow author Amanda Tero -- She planned on publishing a new short story and needed early readers. :-) Did I want to be one?

Oh, yes! :-)

"Peace, Be Still" tells the story of a twelve-year old boy who must tend the lighthouse in his father's absence - and in the midst of a great storm.

My thoughts: This sweet yet compelling tale will appeal to both younger and older readers - perfect for a family read-aloud. Told from the perspective of the pre-teen, it gently teaches personal responsibility and endurance while encouraging deeper trust in the Heavenly Father. This is perhaps one of my favorites of Amanda Tero's stories and well-worth reading, whether you're two or ninety-two.

About the Author: Amanda Tero is a homeschool graduate whose desire is to provide God-honoring reading material that challenges the readers to consider their walk with God. She has currently published several short stories which can be found on Amazon on her website.

Author Links:

Writing website | Facebook | Blog | Goodreads | Amazon

Amanda is hosting a giveaway in celebration of this story's release! :-) Enter below!

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COVER REVEAL: Mr. Portly the Pug Finds His Purpose

I'm so glad to reveal the cover for the new book {That makes me smile!} which my dear husband and I have been working on. Inspired by our own darling ;-) and often malfunctioning puglet, this story chronicles what happens when The Next-Door-Cat informs Mr. Portly that he is "useless." What follows is the tale of how everyone - everyone - everyone has a unique purpose - the trick is, finding out what that is. :-)

So, without further ado, I present to you the cover for Mr. Portly the Pug Finds His Purpose: A Read-Aloud Story about Embracing Individuality

Release Date: February 2015, Lord willin' and the crick don't rise! :-)

I'd love to hear what you think of the cover!

Grace and peace,

Alicia