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When the Road is Hard

Book Buzz, The Restorer, The Sword of Lyric Series,

Have you found that the road you are journeying is more difficult than you ever expected? Do you have friends who have been pulled into a world they never anticipated? A child diagnosed with illness, a spouse’s job loss, a parent with dementia, a friend battling cancer?

I wrote The Restorer for you. Susan Mitchell is literally pulled into another world, on a journey much harder than she could imagine. Yet by God’s grace, she offers heroic support to those who need her help.

If you find escaping into an inspiring and imaginative novel encouraging, then I have good news. This Labor Day weekend, The Restorer is on sale–on multiple e-book platforms–for only 99 cents!

Even more exciting, if you order the paperback version on Amazon, you’ll be able to grab the Kindle version for free!!

Here’s the link to share: https://books2read.com/u/38xQ2O

If you already own The Restorer, please help me spread the word. Let your friends who need an exciting and uplifting story know about this brief sale opportunity.

Thanks so much!!!! May the One strengthen you on your journey!

Sharon Hinck

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Reader Art

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Reader Art

Reader art is fun!

Over the years, readers of the Sword of Lyric books have created sketches, poems, banners, jewelry, or photos of themselves playing Perish (the game that Kieran and Zarek play in The Restorer’s Son.) One year, I hosted a songwriting contest.  The beautiful lyrics submitted by readers of the series filled me with awe. I always feel honored when other artists springboard from these stories and create something new.

New Inspiration

Yesterday, a reader sent me her digital image of Susan riding Mara. Thank you, Kristi Simonson, for sharing this with us! She found comfort in the stories during a difficult time of life.

If you have created any fan art – a poem, drawing, song, painting, please send it to me so I can share it with other readers. One of the fans of the Sword of Lyric series has started a special Facebook group “People of the Verses” for discussing the books. If you’re interested, check it out!

Haven’t read the books yet? The paperback editions are now BACK IN PRINT! The “buy” button is activated at Amazon. They may show as “Out of Stock” but as soon as people begin ordering again, they will get back into the pipeline and on the way to you.

The Restorer

The Restorer’s Son

The Restorer’s Journey

The Deliverer

Blessings!

Sharon Hinck

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In Defense of Fun and Creative Exploration

Faith and Arts, The Restorer, ,

In Defense of FunFun frightens me a bit. I guest blogged over at the Enclave Publishing Blog about this struggle I face as a writer of fantasy.

“As a product of a strong work ethic from both sides of my family, I grew up believing that all work must be completed before indulging in play. Since the work never seemed to end, a time for play rarely felt appropriate. Even when I worked hard enough to earn a little relaxation, I tried to justify this free time to be sure it wasn’t “wasted,” by focusing on activities that were educational or strengthened me for more work….”

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Do You Long to Bear Fruit?

Devotional Musings, The Restorer

Fruit

Fruit Restored

“The Lord will restore the splendor of Jacob like the splendor of Israel, though destroyers have laid them waste and have ruined their vines.” Nahum 2:2

I’ll confess that the book of Nahum isn’t one of my “go to” books of the Bible when I’m looking for comfort or insight. But this verse resonated with me today. Because I wrote books with characters called “Restorers,” my ears always perk up when I see that word.

But what really grabbed me in this verse is the feeling of being laid waste by destroyers. Destruction can come to various aspects of our lives and from different sources. We may face the ruin of a career through the deceitful actions of someone we once trusted. We may see family crumble or drift apart. We may see our service to others bear bitter fruit instead of having the effect we intended. Others fail us. We fail ourselves. We look around at barren fields that look hopeless.

No Ruin is Hopeless

But God Himself can restore. In fact, He doesn’t offer a tiny patch-up job to get a few sorry plants to produce a few leaves. He talks about splendor. The devastated places in our lives can become lush and fruitful and new.

Nahum is still a difficult book, but I’m glad I lingered in its pages today.

I pray that if you have recently felt “laid waste,” you can take comfort in the verse above, as well as this one:

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” Nahum 1:7

Have you seen God bring restoration to ruined vines in your life? Feel free to share a testimony of His ability to turn emptiness into fruitfulness.

Blessings!

Sharon Hinck

 

 

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Lyric Entry – Sharron Minchella

Song of Lyric Contest, The Deliverer, The Restorer

Thank you to everyone participating in the Song of Lyric contest!
Here’s an entry by Sharron Minchella

INFORMATION ON THE CONTEST HERE

The winner will be announced in June.

 
Song of Lyric
 by Sharron Minchella

In Lyric’s tower the One abides,
but roof and wall can’t hold him.
His power is seen on battlefields
and in the hearts of men.

People of the Verses
come worship the One.
He alone is worthy
of hymns and adoration.

Hazor’s fires and Rhusican poison
can never overcome us.
For we will trust in the One alone
to come and to deliver.

People of the Verses
come worship the One.
He alone is worthy
of hymns and adoration.

When trouble comes and overwhelms,
we run to your strong tower.
Our arms are raised as the music plays,
the mist of your peace surrounds us.

People of the Verses
come worship the One.
He alone is worthy
of hymns and adoration.

We sing your Verses to remember
the reason for our joy.
For you have once again restored us
and turned us back to you.

People of the Verses
come worship the One.
He alone is worthy
of hymns and adoration.

Strengthen our arms for each new battle,
and equip us with your word.
For we have come to pledge ourselves
the protector of your house.

People of the Verses
come worship the One.
He alone is worthy
of hymns and adoration.
 

Please encourage each author with your comments. (They get extra points in the contest for comments).

Stop back often for more entries!

Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

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Lyric Entry – Naomi Conti

Song of Lyric Contest, The Deliverer, The Restorer

Thank you to everyone participating in the Song of Lyric contest!
Here’s an entry by Naomi Conti

INFORMATION ON THE CONTEST HERE

The winner will be announced in June.

 
The Song Of The One

With the power of the Verses
And the strength of our swords,
We trust in Your Word;
In Your almighty hand, Lord.
There is no fear for those
Who trust in Your  might;
Alone on high are You
Above the hill gods’ sight:
Awesome You are.

The eyes of the Hazorites
Your wrath they see and fear,
The Kahlareans will tremble when they hear,
The people of Rhus will cease spoken
violence,                                            
They will know, and thus be silenced;                                                          
That the One dwells in the midst of His           
people.  

You alone are to be feared;
Before You will come one and all.
The nations will come to pay You homage;
Upon their faces will they fall.
They will all acknowledge You as God,
For the fear of You will fall hard
From the River Borders to the Clay Hills.

The Hazorites saw Your doings;
They turned and fled their posts.
For You had sent us a Restorer,
Thus they knew You fought their hosts.
From the sky came the dreadful rumble and                              
      light,
Quickening our enemies to surrender the
fight;
You gave us the victory.

Then when Hazor closed about us again,
Creeping as ghosts in the night;
Unknown to us, You were preparing
The most unlikely Restorer to fight.
For You used only Songkeepers and one
man of might,
To deliver the city of Lyric so bright;
Unscathed, she remains to this day.

But when the danger turned homeward,
Deceived by Cameron we sought
To nullify the True Verses’ soundness,
With verses that were not.
So You raised up a new Restorer,
To bring us back to the truth;
He and the guardians fought for our lands,
To take Rendor out of the enemy’s hands,
Thus Cameron’s evil plans were destroyed.

And now, O Holy One,
We worship you this day;
We remember all this You have done
To restore us to You way.
And now, O Lord, please,
Remember us, we pray;
Forgive us now our every sin,
Heal our hearts from deep within;
Our lives proclaim Your Name.

                         -Naomi Conti

Please encourage each author with your comments. (They get extra points in the contest for comments).

Stop back often for more entries!

Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

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Lyric Entry – Jake Buller

Song of Lyric Contest, The Deliverer, The Restorer

Thank you to everyone participating in the Song of Lyric contest!
Here’s an entry by Jake Buller

INFORMATION ON THE CONTEST HERE

The winner will be announced in June.

 

Deliver Us Soon

There was a fight on Corros Fields
The One rode with us to glory
There was a strength in Braide Wood
Where the One was weaving his story.

There was a passion in Rendor
To let loose the Verses’ song
There was a tower tall in Lyric
Wherein we all belong.

And so we run, and so we run
But sick and weakened we may fall;
And so we weary turn to the One
Who hearkens us to hear His call.

Hear us!  Hear us! One Eternal, hear us!
Draw us into your arms, come near us
We need Your redeeming hand
To heal our weary hearts, our land
Deliver us! You alone know our fate.
Deliver us! O Deliverer, we wait.

There is a sorrow on Corros Fields
That makes the rain seem like tears
There is a sadness in Braide Wood
Where it seems like no one hears.

There is an anguish in Rendor
Like dusk on a hurting soul
There is a lingering fear in Lyric
Like the world is out of control.

And so we run, and so we run
But there is no flight from sorrow
And with tears we turn to the One
Who sees the uncertain tomorrow.

Hear us!  Hear us! One Eternal, hear us!
Draw us into your arms, come near us
We cry out for Your redeeming hand
To heal our hurts, our wounds, our land
Deliver us!  Our time of trial is at noon
Deliver us!  O Deliverer—come soon.

Please encourage each author with your comments. (They get extra points in the contest for comments).

Stop back often for more entries!

Blessings!
Sharon Hinck

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Song of First Light

The Restorer

Just a reminder – if you’re planning on submitting lyrics for the “Song of Lyric” contest, send them soon so there is time to post them to my blog in May. The entries will be sent to the judging panel on May 31st.

While you wait, you can listen to the music for Song of First Light from The Restorer.

Just visit my multi-media page, scroll down, and find the button for the song.

Enjoy! And whether or not you write songs, I pray you’ll make music in your heart today.

Blessings,
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A Book Blitz Gift!

The Restorer

Today, Sunday May 3, 2015, my publisher is hosting a wonderful Book Blitz – giving away as many copies of The Restorer (ebook) as possible.

Let’s see how many we can give away in ONE DAY!

1. If you haven’t already grabbed a copy of the ebook, please do! The Restorer is an unexpected tale of faith and adventure. (And since it features a mom as heroine, it’s a great Mother’s Day treat!)

2. Help me spread the word! Tell all your friends about the freebie, and invite them to order it today.

You can “share” the post on my facebook page, or “retweet” on twitter, or go old school and phone a friend to let them know.

Thanks for joining the fun of introducing new people to the stories!

Blessings,

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