Showing posts with label RJ Larson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RJ Larson. Show all posts

Friday, August 9, 2013

Grand Finale tour-at-a-glance: King by RJ Larson. Win the trilogy!

Grand Finale! 
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King
King (Books of the Infinite, # 3)by RJ Larson
Paperback, 352 pages
Published July 1, 2013 by Bethany House

Akabe of Siphra is certain his people are insane. 

Why have they made him a king? 
What, in the name of peacetime boredom do kings do?

Frustrated by a lengthy silence from his Creator, the Infinite, Akabe decides to prove himself as king by undertaking a monumental task, his own lifelong dream: Rebuild the Infinite’s temple in Siphra. 

But Akabe’s impulsive decision sweeps him into a storm of controversy. The Infinite’s enemies join forces in Siphra, and beyond, conspiring to destroy the emerging temple—and to kill their king and his mysterious new queen.






R.J. Larson


R.J. Larson is the author of numerous devotionals featured in publications such as Women's Devotional Bible and Seasons of a Woman's Heart. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and their two sons. Prophet marks her debut in the fantasy genre.






Map Puzzle Tour... Follow the tour to reveal the entire map!

22 - Launch!
  Kien (Judge cover) is the original owner of the map... the scrolling mimics his sword...

23 – ADDLibrarian - Review
 My own perceptions of God as portrayed by the Old Testament have been challenged.
-          Rose & Beps Blog  - "Compass: The Dream" RJ Larson
"...if anyone had told me that I would be writing Inspirational fantasy I would have laughed, shaken my head, and offered them chocolate..."
24 – TheWonderings of One Person - Review
This last book in her series is simply amazing in its passionate pursuit of wholeness through obedience.
25 – TheOther World  "Beginnings" RJ Larson
"King’s main character, Akabe of Siphra, first appeared in book one, Prophet, as an honorable rebel-hunter roaming wild in the mountains east of Parne." 
26 – Pieces of Whimsy - "Romance & Action: The Balancing Act"
"This symmetry between lovely gowns, awesome weaponry, and pondering the eternal Word..."

28 – The(Mis)Adventures of a Twenty-Something Year Old Girl 


"Mythical-seeming beasts and monsters from Earth’s own ancient legends'

29 – JoJo’sCorner 
I give KING by RJ Larson *****5/5 STARS*****
-          Christy’s Cozy Corner - Ela's Griddle Bread


30 – Proud Book Nerd 
King Map Piece"Akabe’s task, which threatens to be thankless indeed, is to unify his country, restore peace to his people, and reestablish Siphra’s reputation among neighboring countries."

31 – KellyP’s Blog 
 "Belaal’s ruler is a god-king named Bel-Tygeon who believes that his own will supersedes all others, including his Creator, The Infinite."

-          JL Mbewe
Prophet is such an interesting read... the author has created this awesome world that springs to life with great characters from Ela’s little sister Tzana to Kien to the destroyer called Pet.

1 – Worthy 2Read - Reviews of Prophet, Judge & King
Larson creates a believable world inspired by the Old Testament. The narration is rich and the characters are well-developed. The plot is suspenseful, drawing the reader in as Ela grows as the Infinite’s prophet.


4 –  Backing Books
Can we follow God in faith even when he seems silent to our prayers? This is something that we often struggle with and that Larson approaches in her newest novel, King.
5 – Shannon’sBlog 
With likable characters, a fresh world, and a powerful measure of spirituality, King is a fine addition to Christian fantasy.
-          Mel’s Shelves  Review
This is a well written book with lots of great quotes and thoughts. I found myself stopping a lot to digest the words I had just read. I loved the ending and this is a book that I highly recommend!!
7 – Tressa’sWishful Thinking - Review
You can see a lot of similarities or situations based off of different Bible stories. The circumstances and resolutions are not the same though. This is a different world with different characters and other factors, 

-          A Tiffyfit’s Reading Corner - What's Next?


Exiles
Two tribes will close the map’s circle in two spin-offs now underway in my imagination and in my computer. Working titles...
I sincerely hope that R.J. Larson continues writing more of this style of book, either continuing the series or possible writing another one. Fantasy isn't my top choice in genres but R.J.'s books have been and will continue to be at the top of my wishlist!
9 – Grand Finale

The map... complete!



Giveaway:

Print copy of Prophet, Judge & King.  USA, Canada, UK only.



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Monday, July 22, 2013

Launching KING by RJ Larson! The map, the scrollwork and the giveaway...

Launching the Map Puzzle Tour 
for King by RJ Larson...

On Tour with Prism Book Tours...

King
King (Books of the Infinite, # 3)by RJ Larson
Paperback, 352 pages
Published July 1, 2013 by Bethany House

Akabe of Siphra is certain his people are insane. 

Why have they made him a king? 
What, in the name of peacetime boredom do kings do?

Frustrated by a lengthy silence from his Creator, the Infinite, Akabe decides to prove himself as king by undertaking a monumental task, his own lifelong dream: Rebuild the Infinite’s temple in Siphra. 

But Akabe’s impulsive decision sweeps him into a storm of controversy. The Infinite’s enemies join forces in Siphra, and beyond, conspiring to destroy the emerging temple—and to kill their king and his mysterious new queen.






R.J. Larson


R.J. Larson is the author of numerous devotionals featured in publications such as Women's Devotional Bible and Seasons of a Woman's Heart. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and their two sons. Prophet marks her debut in the fantasy genre.






Map Puzzle Tour...

22 - Launch!

Kien (Judge cover) is the original owner of the map... the scrolling mimics his sword...

Follow the tour to reveal the entire map!

23 – ADDLibrarian 
-          Rose & Beps Blog 

-          Christy’s Cozy Corner 
-          JL Mbewe
1 – Worthy 2Read 

4 –  Backing Books 
-          Mel’s Shelves 
-          A Tiffyfit’s Reading Corner 

9 – Grand Finale

Giveaway:

July 22 - August 16
Print copy of Prophet, Judge & King.  USA, Canada, UK only.


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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Top Ten OT Characters and Giveaway - King by RJ Larson

On Tour with I Am a Reader, Not a Writer...



King 
by R.J. Larson 

Fantasy Meets the Old Testament in a Novel That Will Reach Readers of All Ages. Against his wishes and desires, Akabe of Siphra has been chosen by his people to be King. But what does a warrior know of ruling during peacetime? Guided by the Infinite, Akabe seeks to rebuild the Temple in the city of Munra to give the sacred books of Parne a home. But dangerous factions are forming in the background. To gain the land he needs, Akabe must forsake the yearnings of his heart and instead align himself through marriage to the Thaenfall family. Meanwhile, Kien Lantec and Ela Roeh are drawn still closer together...while becoming pawns in a quest to gain power over the region. As questions of love and faith become tangled with lies and murderous plots, each must seek the Infinite to guide them through an ever more tangled web of intrigue and danger.  



Author R. J. Larson 

R. J. Larson is the author of numerous devotionals featured in publications such as Women's Devotional Bible and Seasons of a Woman's Heart. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and their two sons. Prophet marks her debut in the fantasy genre.






I love how RJ has taken the Old ersTestament world and re-made a fantasy... all new and yet familiar. I wanted to know her....

Top ten favorite Old Testament Characters

Noah--The hero of his time!

Abraham--I love his faith, and very human weaknesses.

Jacob--A swindler is swindled and ultimately redeemed.

Joseph--Truly had a heart for the Lord and loved his family.

Moses--Imperfect, but zealous, and the first great leader of Israelites.

Joshua--One phrase: "Give me this mountain!"

Esther--She overcame her fears to serve her people; more than a pretty face.

Ruth--What's not to love about Ruth?

Deborah--An inspiration, and a career woman!



Jephthah's daughter--her story touched and distressed me when I was eight. What we know of her...heroic.


Giveaway Details 

$25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 7/23/13

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Announcing the tour for King by RJ Larson!!

It is time to OPEN the Sign-Ups for this awesome TOUR!!

On tour with Prism Book Tours... 

RJ Larson has created a unique fantasy world, drawing parallels from Old Testament culture.
In Prophet, Seventeen year old Ela Roeh has the hard task of being chosen by the Infinite to be His voice to to a nation torn apart by war, though it means her life is short.  She meet Kien... who wants nothing more than to court her in Judge, but the Infinite has other ideas and sends him on a frustrating mission. Peace descends over the nation and Akabe decides as King to rebuild the temple. Enemies are not far, however, threatening him and his mysterious new queen. 
Each book stands alone, but you can't read just one! Lol. (I said that.) On our tour, we'll get a taste of each of book in the series and review King. Each stop will reveal a new piece to the puzzle... literally!!


Review copies of King available via NetGalley for bloggers only. Content for tour provided by RJ Larson and Prism Book Tours. We'll have a Launch and Grand Finale Blast... and for the tour-wide giveaway? A print copy of the entire series!!  (US, Canada, UK)


King
King (Books of the Infinite, # 3)by RJ Larson
Paperback, 352 pages
Published July 1, 2013 by Bethany House

Akabe of Siphra is certain his people are insane. 

Why have they made him a king? 
What, in the name of peacetime boredom do kings do?

Frustrated by a lengthy silence from his Creator, the Infinite, Akabe decides to prove himself as king by undertaking a monumental task, his own lifelong dream: Rebuild the Infinite’s temple in Siphra. 

But Akabe’s impulsive decision sweeps him into a storm of controversy. The Infinite’s enemies join forces in Siphra, and beyond, conspiring to destroy the emerging temple—and to kill their king and his mysterious new queen.






R.J. LarsonR.J. Larson is the author of numerous devotionals featured in publications such as Women's Devotional Bible and Seasons of a Woman's Heart. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and their two sons. Prophet marks her debut in the fantasy genre.



To sign up for this awesome TOUR, just fill out the form!!  You'll get all the tantalizing tid-bits for the tour - & your review eCopy - soon!!!





Saturday, February 16, 2013

Random Acts of Kindness

There is no better random act of kindness to book-lovers than sharing books. I have been looking forward to sharing this abundance from Bethany House...


I am a huge fan of "random"... but there are also moments to pause and consider:
If I hadn't found Anne Elisabeth Stengl exactly one year ago... if I wasn't such a huge fan of Kathy's blog... if Bethany House hadn't chosen Prism Book Tours... if I didn't have the awesomest tour participants on the planet... if authors didn't write such amazing books... 
I could go on and on!!  I really can't take any credit for this awesome giveaway, that's for sure. But it is my pleasure to pass on the great awesomeness to so many winners!!!

There are FIVE print copies of Prophet by RJ Larson for winners within the USA:


Prophet (Books of the Infinite #1)Prophet
by RJ Larson
Paperback, 352 pages
Published April 1st 2012 by Bethany House Publishers

Premise:

Ela Roeh of Parne doesn't understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet. She's undignified and bad-tempered, and at age seventeen she's much too young. In addition, no prophet of Parne has ever been a girl. Worst of all, as Parne's elders often warn, if she agrees to become the Infinite's prophet, Ela knows she will die young. 

Yet she can't imagine living without Him. Determined to hear the Infinite's voice, Ela accepts the sacred vinewood branch and is sent to bring the Infinite's word to a nation torn apart by war. There she meets a young ambassador determined to bring his own justice for his oppressed people. As they form an unlikely partnership, Ela battles how to balance the leading of her heart with the leading of the Infinite.

There are FIVE print copies of Promises To Keep by Ann Tatlock for winners in the USA:

Promises to Keep
Promises To Keep
by Ann Tatlock
Paperback, 348 pages
Published February 1st 2011 by Bethany House Publishers

Premise:

Eleven-year-old Roz (Rosalind) Anthony and her family have just moved to Mills River, Illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner, Tillie Monroe, on their front porch reading the newspaper. Though her sons have sold the house and sent her to a facility for the aged, she is determined to die in the place she lived her life, and somehow manages to find her way "home" day after day. Feeling sympathy for the elderly woman, Roz's mother allows Tillie to move back in. 

Mara Nightingale becomes Roz's first friend in Mills River. In spite of their many differences, the girls discover they have something in common that binds them together--both are hiding secrets. So they make a promise--"cross my heart and hope to die"--never to tell anyone else. 

When danger stalks the Anthonys, Tillie exhibits unimaginable courage and selfless love in her determination to protect the family she has adopted as her own.

For International Entries... a FREE eBook:
Click on the cover to find out more about the books. Click on the links below to download for free or go to: Bethany House