Showing posts with label Teena Stewart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teena Stewart. Show all posts

Monday, June 10, 2013

Work in Progress blog hop - The Last Detail pique!

Greetings! And welcome to another blog hop! I'm following the fabulous Teena Stewart, who is one of my co-conspirators on Brave New Century, a historical novella collection from the Prism Book Group, coming...sometime!
Teena blogged on June 6.  But our book isn't the one I'm talking up today - this one is the latest I've been blessed to sign with Prism, all on my own.
 
What is the working title of your next book? It's called The Last Detail.

Where did the idea come from for the book?

Several years ago I met a good friend half way between our homes for a weekend catch-up and getaway--this happened toTree covered bluff on water be at Peru-LaSalle, Illinois, and one of the parks we visited was Starved Rock State Park. It had such a neat history, as well as the gruesome story of a murder in the 1950s. A local author wrote about this murder, and for me, the idea morphed into what would happen when people die who have no family to clean up after them? The fictional business The Last Detail was born. The story takes place in this area, in a fictional community, of course, called Fox Falls, and uses Starved Rock park often.

In what genre does your book fall?

 I hope it will be contemporary fiction.

What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?

 Ug - this is not something I think about. I'm terrible at this! I suppose a Ben Affleck-Amy Adams couple would work.




What is the one sentence synopsis of your book?

 All Christian marriages should be perfect, right?

Who is publishing your book?

 The Prism Group. Thanks, Marcy!

How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?
 
About six weeks.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I think a little of Cynthia Ruchti's book, They Almost Always Come Home, which is also not a genre romance, but of rekindling what was lost. Contemporary is hard to categorize, because although there's love and romance in there, the story is more about keeping it alive after, and I think that's what makes for good conversation. Probably Jodi Picoult's books.

Who or what inspired you to write this book?

I wanted to talk about marriage--the way men and women perceive each other while they're getting to know each other; how we think we're doing God's will when He has other plans in mind; how even after we get what we want, it's hard, hard, hard work making marriage be the blessing it's meant to be. Sometimes we're so busy doing for God or following our own path, we forget to take time out for each other.

What else about the book might pique the reader's interest?
 
The characters aren't based on my oldest son and his wife, but it was interesting that I was writing about a missionary who never planned to marry, which was something my son's wife had thought about in her life at one point, and a young woman who was very safe in her own little community, with no desire to change anything.

Find more news and more books on my website.
~Lisa Lickel
 
Follow along on our hop by visiting the fabulous Karla Akins next!    

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

The Treasure Seeker by Teena Stewart launches today

Teena Stewart is launching her book THE TREASURE SEEKER on Tuesday, Jan. 8.

The Treasure Seeker is searching for you, His precious lost treasure. Learn your true value and how the Treasure Seeker wishes to refine and polish you into the gemstone you were meant to be.

You can help Teena achieve ‘best seller’ status by purchasing the book at amazon.com TODAY – and receive all kinds of cool free gifts while you’re at it plus enter for a free necklace drawing!

Here’s how:

1. Go to the Landing Page on Teena’s Website http://teenastewart.com/id119.html

2. Buy the book at amazon.com.

3. Go back to the Landing Page http://teenastewart.com/id119.html and fill in the form with your name, email and purchase number.

It’s that easy! You’ll be directed to your free gifts and all you have to do is choose which ones you want.



About the book:

One of the toughest women's issues is that many women, even the most outwardly self-assured ones, wrestle with feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. Though we want to believe we have value, messages bombard us daily, telling us if we don’t look a certain way, dress a certain way, drive a certain car, weigh a certain weight, or work in a certain type of career, we are worth very little.

 
The Treasure Seeker, our Heavenly Father’s only Son, has a different opinion. He knows your true value and will stop at nothing to recover you, His cherished one. He longs for you to come into a close, loving relationship with Him so you can not only feel cherished but also cherish Him, the greatest treasure of all.

 
Through practical truth this Christian Living book will draw you closer to the Treasure Seeker who takes on the role of Master Jeweler who: lovingly shapes, refines, polishes, and even incorporates your flaws, to transform you into a jewel of stunning beauty.

He will help you find your remarkable true worth so that you become the dazzling gemstone you were created to be.

 
Unique accompaniments: 
  • Intriguing treasure stories
  • A study of the "Lost" parables including the lost coin, the lost sheep, the prodigal son, the treasure hidden in a field, and the pearl of great price
  • Points to ponder at the end of each chapter for reflection and discussion
  • A chapter highlighting gemstone attributes allowing readers to determine which gemstone they are most like
  • A Treasure Seeker Jewelry line created by author/artist Teena Stewart available at a discount when you purchase the book. (Coupon included in the back of the book.)


What others are saying:

I like the way this can help us use this book for a book club discussion or a small study group…
And then, in the Appendix, I enjoyed doing the "Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire"… I think this would make an awesome Bible Study. I would recommend this book. – Penny Henry, Grandma’s Book Reviews

For those who seek a small group guide with meat, book club books, or something to go along with a personal meditation time, The Treasure Seeker is a perfect companion. Never dull or fluffy or overbearing, this book is great, uplifting encouragement the likes of Beth Moore or other Women of Faith personalities.—Lisa Lickel, Author and Reviewer

A gemstone may have flaws. Sometimes those flaws detract from the stone's value, but sometimes they enhance it by adding character. The Treasure Seeker reminds us that we are like those gemstones. A quote from Teena Stewart sums up the book's ultimate message well. "Each one of us is valuable, even if we think we are not. And He [God Himself] desires for us to have a loving relationship with a Father whose compassion makes all other loves pale by comparison." – Marti Suddarth, Author and Teacher

Buy this book if you want to encourage someone to believe in the love of God. You can also use this book to witness to someone, especially a creative person. For people struggling with inadequacy or insecurities, this book will encourage them and help them see themselves in God's light. – Emelia Mosima, Author of “Wait”

Author bio:

Teena Stewart is an author, ministry leader, and artist with hundreds of published articles to her credit in the secular and Christian realm as well as numerous books. Her current focus reflects the spiritual message of brokenness, restoration, and a vibrant relationship with God and others.

When she isn't writing, she is creating artwork and jewelry treasures (often from discarded and found objects) or leading ministry for Java Journey, an innovative coffee shop ministry in Hickory, NC. Java's mission is provide hope and restoration to the hurting and broken by sharing Christ's story, showing His love and by empowering the restored to serve others. Teena is available to speak at your event.

FREE STUFF:

Here’s a sampling of FREE bonus e-gifts from generous supporters:

Live Without Stress by Shelly Hitz

The Legacy of Deer Run by Elaine Cooper (3 Sample Chapters)

Angels of Humility ( 4 Sample Chapters) by Jackie MacGirvin

All if you buy your copy of THE TREASURE SEEKER at amazon.com.on January 8! All links will be operational on the ‘Landing Page’ at teenastewart.com

FREE CHANCE TO WIN FREE GIFTS INCLUDING AN ORIGINAL DESIGN PEARL NECKLACE

Also the following books:

Two Scoops of Grace by Jeanette Levellie

Simple Truths to Personal Success by Krystal Kuehn and Violet James

Changing Zip Codes by Carol Stratton



DISCLAIMER: This ‘Best Seller book launch’ has been coordinated with the help of the ‘John 3:16 Marketing Network’ and many other generous supporters. The free gifts are deliverable electronically over the internet or by email by individual authors and supporters. They are not in any way associated with, nor deliverable by, amazon.com

--
Teena M. Stewart

***AUTHOR***
http://nearly-brilliant.blogspot.com/
http://www.teenastewart.com/
http://www.facebook.com/teena.stewart
https://twitter.com/teenastewart1
***ARTIST***
http://www.serendipitini.com
http://serendipitini.blogspot.com/
***MINISTRY LEADER***
http://www.javajourney.org