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I Have A Launch Date

September 7, 2023

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Now let’s get to the news you’ve all been waiting for—My book release.

Under Penalty of Death will launch on January 29, 2024

I’m so excited.
I must say, this has been a ride. I wasn’t expecting all the ups and down when I signed up with Elk Lake Publishing LLC.
Traditional publishing differs greatly from self-publishing.… Read More I Have A Launch Date

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Things of the Past Progress Update

August 5, 2023

I’m now working on the second book in my Slavery of the Heart series.
Things of the PAST.
(Aurelia’s story.)
My goal is to have this draft written by year’s end, and then edit in January and February.… Read More Things of the Past Progress Update

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Two Things You Never Knew About Nazareth

April 8, 2023

A single word can change our understanding.
We perceive scripture by what we know—or what we think we know.

Here are two facts about the city of Nazareth, the city where Jesus Christ lived, that may change the way you look at scripture.… Read More Two Things You Never Knew About Nazareth

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Too Much On The Plate

November 8, 2022

Nov. 8, 2022 By Kristena Mears For those of you that don’t know, I am having back surgery. By the time you read this, it may be old news. My surgery is Oct 26th, and this won’t be on my blog until Nov. 8th. I can’t tell you have much stress I feel at this… Read More Too Much On The Plate

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What Is Going On?

October 11, 2022

As most of you know, I signed with Elk Lake Publishing LLC last July. What an amazing opportunity this had been! I was told before I self-published that once a book has gone the self publishing route, a traditional publisher would never pick it up. But I had received rejection slip after rejection slip. … Read More What Is Going On?

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How Important Is Your Book Cover?

August 9, 2022

Some have called a book cover the face of a story. It is arguably one of the most important advertising tools an author has. Why? Because a book cover is a promise to the reader on what they will find between the pages of the book.… Read More How Important Is Your Book Cover?

Author Kristena Mears

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Category: Blog Post

I Have A Launch Date

Things of the Past Progress Update

Two Things You Never Knew About Nazareth

Too Much On The Plate

What Is Going On?

How Important Is Your Book Cover?