🎉 Giveaway Winners Announced! 🎉
Greetings Everyone,
It is with great excitement that we officially announce: all giveaway winners have been contacted!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour throughout October. Your support, shares, and enthusiasm made this event truly special.
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What a fitting way to end this tour, focused on God, the one who brought all of us together.
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I found this book on social media, and it piqued my interest. As someone who loves this genre, I simply could not pass it up. So... I reached out to the author and told him I was going to review it. Little did Sean Lyon, or even I, know that we would find a genuine connection as writers, and I am honored to write this review.
My goal with the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour was to also review three books from different genres that were faith-based, well... you are getting two Biblical Fiction novels and one Christian Fantasy novel. While I didn't plan for this one to be part of the tour originally, I am certainly glad it is.
With that, I'll see you in the 'digital' pages,
M.J.E
Greetings,
I am excited to introduce Aubrey Reiss Taylor. Her interview was great, and she has a unique voice to share with the world. When I sent these questions out to the authors participating, I did not intend to reply to them. However, I thought it would be cool to do so in this interview. So I'll share some short responses.
Don't forget there are still a few days left on the KingSumo Giveaway. We'd love to give you, the fans, the opportunity to win some cool gifts.
Without further ado, here is Aubrey's Interview...
See you in the 'digital' pages,
M.J.E.
Greetings,
I have been sitting on this review for quite some time, and I am so excited to share this review with you today. Last Light of Everlasting is a book written by Demi (DM) Griffin that was released on January 15th, 2025. It is book one in The Illumination Chronicles.
As an author, it is difficult to find stories that truly keep me on the edge of my seat. This is one of those stories, and it is available on Kindle Unlimited as well as in Paperback and Kindle.
Let's dive into this stunning novel, and I’ll see you in the ‘digital’ pages.
M.J.E
Don't forget, the KingSumo giveaway is live until 11/1, and we would love for everyone who has found even one of the posts from the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour to join the fun. 18 stories are being gifted in this giveaway. Without further ado, here is B.D. Lawrence.
See you in the 'digital' pages,
M.J.E.
But we are here to learn more about her today, aren't we? Demi's stories are phenomenal. She is a multi-award-winning author who shows a lot of passion for what she does. It doesn't stop there either. Demi also runs a beautiful writing ministry called Devoted Steps, but I will let her tell you more about what she does and how God is keeping her in step with the Spirit.
I am glad that you found your way here. Today, I am pleased to introduce you all to Dana McNeely. She is a finalist for both the Christy Award and the ACFW Carol Award, and let me tell you, her book Rain did not disappoint this Biblical Fiction Writer/Reader. It inspired me to put more creativity into my own stories.
(PS: Don't forget to check out the KingSumo Giveaway for the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour after you read this one)
Today, it is a privilege to feature an author I consider a good friend and fellow researcher. Dr. Lisa Dorsey is another one of our award-winning authors. I am reading her book Petra: An Unbroken Legacy right now, and it does not disappoint. Let me tell you, she has an inspirational story to tell. Her post for this blog tour spoke to me deeply.
Another one of my hopes for this whole event was to highlight how the word of God is living in active in our lives as authors, and not just in our stories. We may spend hours and hours researching things to make this happen in our stories, but it also happens to us as people, too. I cannot wait for you to read it for yourselves.
There is a spirit woven into his work that resonates with people from all different paths of life. But, as always, I don't want to take up too much of his time, so without further ado.... Let's dive into his wonderful article describing 5 lessons he has learned about being an author.
See you in the 'digital' pages.
M.J.E.
Greetings,
As we continue this blog tour, one of the things I wanted to do was write a few book reviews. I mean, we are all here wanting to learning about books and read them, right? Well... I think that's part of it anyway. Today's review is for a book called Leading Philippi, and it is a Biblical Fiction Novel written by our Jenifer Jennings. Yes, that is the same Jenifer Jennings who gave us an interview to start this whole tour off.
Today, 10/10/25, is launch day for her book, and I was blessed to receive an advance copy of it to review. The review you are about to read is my honest review of this wonderful addition to the world of Biblical Fiction.
Let’s dive into this one, and I’ll see you in the ‘digital’ pages.
Greetings,
Welcome to another post from the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour. As always, we are ALL thrilled you have found your way here. One of the types of posts I hoped would be written for this event is what I have affectionately called Devotional Blogs. When at least one of the featured authors said they wanted to do so, it was encouraging.
Today's featured Author, D. T. Powell, is the first author to write one. One thing you will learn from her devotional blog is that D. T. doesn't shy away from hard truths. Sometimes the hard truths are hard to hear, but we cannot let that keep us from voicing them. Again, I don't want to take up any more of your time today, so without further ado... Here is her devotional.
See you in the 'digital' pages,
M.J.E.
Welcome to the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour. I'm thrilled you have found your way here. It is exciting to see how this event has come together, and today's featured author is Jenifer Jennings. I don't want to take up any more of your time, so without further ado... Here is an interview with her about her upcoming book, Leading Philippi, which is set to release on Friday, 10/10... I will be posting a review of this wonderful addition to Biblical Fiction on launch day.
See you in the 'digital' pages,
M.J.E.
The moment we've been waiting for is almost here…
✨ The PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour is hosting a King Sumo Giveaway — and you're invited!
I’m thrilled to announce the author lineup for the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour! Throughout October, we’ll be journeying alongside writers from a variety of genres—Biblical Fiction, Christian Fantasy, Historical Romance/Fiction, Speculative Fiction, and Devotional Content. Posts will be shared here and across other platforms, offering glimpses into the hearts and stories of these authors.
For years, this blog has been a bit of an afterthought. But this year, I committed to posting at least twice a month, and I'm really enjoying the process. It's giving me a place to share my thoughts in short, focused bursts, and I'm excited to see where it goes. With that in mind, I thought it would be great to host a blog tour and so I am.
After testing the waters, so to write, and some prayerful thought, I've organized something pretty big. It is The PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour, and I'm super excited to share some more information with you about it today.
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So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. ~ Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)
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Life is stressful. The weight of it all can be crushing, and sometimes we just need a moment to step out from under the pressure. For me, that escape is a walk on the trails around my hometown. I've walked these paths in all kinds of emotional states—anxious, depressed, and sometimes so joyful I could almost skip. In these moments, when life's chaos threatens to overwhelm, I take a step back and just be alone. Finding these peaceful moments in the wild is how I embrace my surroundings and connect with God. It's the biggest source of calm for my mind.
See you in the pages or in AI's algorithm,
M.J.E.
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Greetings,
This is a review of The Strength of Samson, a debut novel from Tyler Kraft. It was released on June 27th, 2025. I was given the opportunity to be a part of his Advanced Reader Team. I have chosen to review this book, and all of these words are my own.
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This is a throw back to my post on the HHH Blog on January 1st, 2025. You can see the original post here. I am re-posting this here as an introduction to a few posts that will be added to help me build consistency in my posts. May you find encouragement through it.
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Greetings,
This is a review for both the book and the workbook entitled Being Content God's Way by Scott Lapierre which was released today May 20th, 2025. I was given the opportunity to be a part of his Advanced Reader Team. I have chosen to review this book and all of these words are my own.
See you in The Pages,
M.J.E.
Greetings,
I'm updating today to share just a couple of announcements that I sent to my email list earlier this week. Two important events that are taking place in the next month. Several other things are going on as well since the release of The Hope of Inheritance is almost upon us. These two announcements are big, and while I can't believe we are finally here, everything is just so exciting.
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***The title of this has been updated to "Redemption: Beyond the Cross" ***
I am so excited about the upcoming release of The Hope of Inheritance. There is so much the Lord has done throughout the last year of this process. I, for one, cannot wait to share more about the story in the time we have before Father's Day comes, and this is just the beginning.
When the idea for The Hope of Inheritance came bursting through my imagination, I was quite literally shocked. Writing a book about the persecution believers faced in Rome after the great fire of 64 AD was not something I wanted to do. I wrote the prologue before The Cyprus Journal was even an idea, and it was terrifying.
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It's time for a sneak peek of the newest story from The World of Kedoshim, The Hope of Inheritance...
“Paul teaches us not to give in to fear and doubt, but to speak into those things with the word of the Lord. I find this difficult because of everything going on with Titus and John Mark. How can we continue to speak life into the Ephesian people when we are still searching for them? As a doctor, I must seek life. I am not seeking to save their lives by staying here.”
~Aristarchus ~
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There are moments, like the way Aristarchus feels, in life that we are going to struggle to understand. We are also going to struggle with the weight of the choices we have made and often wonder, “Was this the right choice?” As someone who endures a lot of anxiety at times, I can attest to how true feelings like these cloud our minds. They are intrusive thoughts that tend to keep us from seeing the path laid out for us through the chaos we face.
“I point to the weak moments in my life not to offer evidence of who I am, but to illustrate where my path has taken me. Finding your way amid the chaos of what lies within is never easy, dear one, but facing that chaos will show you the way of glory. In finding my way, I found confidence in who I was created to be...”
~ John Mark ~
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At this point in John Mark’s story, he is beginning to see that there are things in his life that are worth reflecting upon. One aspect of life he is beginning to understand is that it is often the weakest moments that reveal the most to us. We should not see our weaknesses as stains upon who we are but as opportunities for growth and transformation. There is beauty found in our struggles, and they are the very foundation of what our strengths become.
"In the past, there had always been someone for me to lean on and at this point in my life, there was no one to keep me focused. The pain that began throbbing upon my forehead left me motionless at times. Pride had no place in this battle and my spirit grew heavier with every chaotic thought that found its way to the forefront of my mind." ~ John Mark ~
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“It is never easy to place our trust in something unknown, or that may seem impossible, but part of what we are called to do in this life is to let go. The time is near, the path ahead is there waiting for you to place your feet upon, all you have to do is take that first step.”
~ Barnabas to John Mark ~
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There are many things that drive us to fear what we cannot pretend to understand. In the journey of life, we often encounter moments of uncertainty and doubt. The paths set before us are always going to be there, and it is when we face those moments that we are encouraged to put our trust in something bigger. In my newest series, The Ephesus Pages: A Journey Begins, Barnabas encourages John Mark with the words written above just before he leaves to pursue reconciliation with Paul, someone he did not end on good terms with in the past.
