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August 12, 2014
FINAL REMINDER: Birthday Drawing
We’ve been celebrating Baird since Friday, and we’re roughly five hours away from the cut-off for the prize drawing. Sparkly cards. Glossy photos. Increase your chances of winning one (or two, or three) of these party favors by taking part eight ways on Baird’s Birthday Party post! >>
P.S. So far, you guys are doing a great job of keeping me posted. If you haven’t yet, make sure you let me know which ways you participated! ♥
August 11, 2014
Angel on High, Part 6: First and Foremost
The August issue of Christian Fiction Online Magazine has released, which means the next installment of my serial is available to readers! Are you ready for Part Six? ★
Koji was always reaching for stars.
Story Summary: As the newest member of his order, Koji is eager to learn what it means to be an Observer. But looking and listening lead to trouble when he spots danger and overhears secrets. Heaven’s archivists weren’t made for battle, but Koji will need a warrior’s courage to be ready for the unusual plans God has for him. This serial in ten parts is a prequel to Christa Kinde’s Threshold Series [Zonderkidz].
Angel on High, © Copyright 2014 Christa Kinde, all rights reserved.
Part Six: “First and Foremost”
Christian Fiction Online Magazine, August 2014 | Read it now >>
After you’ve read there, I hope you’ll come back here with any comments and questions. : )
Tried and True, Chapter 196: Homesick
Chapter 196: Homesick
A new restlessness stirred in Tamaes’s wings. Omri noticed first. The little angel flitted to his shoulder and crawled under draping layers of fiery light, pushing and peeping as if in answer to the subtle shift.
Tamaes drew up his wing, creating a pocket for his friend. “Is this a new game?”
But he couldn’t camouflage the truth from Taweel. Once his mentor’s attention fixed on something, it was a force worth reckoning.
Taweel asked, “Why does wistfulness whisper through your wings?”
Tamaes summed up his longing as best he could. “I think … I am ready to go home.”
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Author’s Note: This story in small chapters is a prequel to Christa Kinde’s Threshold Series [Zonderkidz] and updates every weekday (Monday through Friday). More information can be found on the Tried and True index page. And don’t forget, story art is on display in my gallery.
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REMINDER: Birthday Swag
Friday (8/8) was Baird’s birthday, and the celebrations are ongoing. Tomorrow at noon (Pacific) is the cut-off for entries in our special birthday prize drawing. On Saturday, I showed you the cute sparkle-guitar cards I picked up for winners. Today, I thought I’d give you a peek at what else is up for grabs. Glossies! These are a few of the prints I had made up special for readers who take part—5x7s, 4x6s, and wallet-sized Baird art! Increase your chances of winning one (or two, or three) by taking part eight ways on Baird’s Birthday Party post! >>
August 9, 2014
REMINDER: Party Favors
Fun and Festivities! Yesterday (8/8) was Baird’s birthday, and I’ve offered eight ways for you to enter your name in a drawing for fabulous prizes. This morning, I thought I’d show you one of them. I have three of these beautiful, sparkly, glittery guitar cards waiting to be claimed. The drawing will take place on Tuesday, August 12 at noon (PST), so you have all weekend to chime in.
Increase your chances of winning one by taking part on Baird’s Birthday Party post! >>
Close-up…
August 8, 2014
Happy Birthday, Baird!
“Why are you carrying a pink box?”
“To convey it to our destination.”
“Which is …?”
“As yet unspecified.”
“Why are you being so mysterious? And don’t get me wrong … you totally rock the tall, dark, and mysterious thing. Must be the accent.”
“This way.”
“Okay, that’s it. I’m pulling rank.”
“If you insist.”
“Gimme the box.”
“With felicitations.”
“Felici–what, now? You are being so … whoa. Are these doughnuts?”
“Most assuredly.”
“With sprinkles!”
“Multi-colored.”
“You are totally up to something! Unbelievable. I didn’t know you had it in you!”
“This way.”
“Through here?”
“After you.”
“Why do I get the feeling I should make a grand entrance?”
“If you insist.”
“On three. One … two … three … TA-DA!”
Myron Baird
birthday: August 8, which just happens to be today!
age: thirty-something (on paper), a First One who outdates Time
day job: worship leader at Deo Volente (a.k.a. the DeeVee)
secret identity: angel of the order zamarim, a Worshiper
Thanks to Kester, our guest of honor has arrived, so let’s get this party started! Participation in the festivities will earn you extra chances at door prizes, so look over your options. A prize drawing will take place at noon (Pacific) on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. We’ll drop your name in the proverbial hat if you:
♦ Wish Baird a happy birthday! (Confetti tosses optional.)
♦ Give Baird a T-shirt on Pinterest! (His collection is epic.)
♦ Share something MULTI on the Reader Show-and-Tell board.
♦ Send Baird a song recommendation! (Christian stuff is his fave.)
♦ Show support! Review “Angels in Harmony” on Amazon. (There are currently 8!)
♦ Become a newsletter subscriber and/or “like” Christa’s Amazon author page.
♦ Take part in the Reverse Q&A! (Keep scrolling. You’ll hit it soon.)
♦ Make Christa laugh. (Highly subjective, but fun!)
You can pin and rec and chat as often as you want from now until Tuesday, but it’s one chance per category. (So twenty song recommendations will still earn you one chance.) That means you can enter your name in the drawing up to eight times. (How appropriate for an 8/8 birthday!) Households with siblings, I want to hear from all of you! Note: If you’re on Pinterest but haven’t been added to any of the Threshold Series group boards yet, speak up in a comment.
Reverse Q&A
Everyone’s always asking Baird questions. He has a few for you!
♦ My signature color is MULTI. Do you have a fave?
♦ Instruments are awesome. Do you play one?
♦ Unless you count apprentices in three-piece suits, I don’t have a pet. Do you?
♦ My cooking skills come to a screeching halt right around toaster pastries. What’s your specialty?
♦ If you could hang out with one of my Flightmates for the day, who would you choose? (You totally don’t have to pick me just because it’s my b-day.)
♦ ^__^ d Do you have a favorite emoticon? Show me!
And naturally, if you have questions for Baird, go for it. Kester’s actually here, too, so you can also chat with him. Save up your other Threshold-related questions for the big Q&A coming up in just two weeks (8/22).
Tried and True, Chapter 195: Hard to Imagine
Chapter 195: Hard to Imagine
“I want to train,” Tamaes said.
“I cannot teach you to love … any more than I can teach myself to unlove.” Taweel flicked his apprentice’s breastplate, right over his heart. “We were made for this, Tamaes.”
“What if I fall short?”
Taweel shook his head. “You cannot.”
Tamaes’s boots scuffed the earth. “But I cannot imagine it. I do not understand!”
“Which part.”
“This girl. You love her.”
“I do.”
“Even though she is gone?”
“Even so.”
“And you will never forget.”
“So it seems.”
Tamaes frowned. “Even though it makes you sad.”
“Your turn will come,” promised Taweel.
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Author’s Note: This story in small chapters is a prequel to Christa Kinde’s Threshold Series [Zonderkidz] and updates every weekday (Monday through Friday). More information can be found on the Tried and True index page. And don’t forget, story art is on display in my gallery.
Tried and True, © Copyright 2013-2014 Christa Kinde, all rights reserved. If you want to receive an email whenever my stories update, consider subscribing to this blog. You can also watch for notifications on Twitter.
August 7, 2014
REMINDER: Baird’s Birthday
It’s a surprise party…
Tomorrow (8/8) is the official on-paper birthday of a thirty-something worship leader by the name of Myron Baird. Kester and I will find a way to get him onto the blog in time for the festivities to begin. There’ll be swag for attendees and fabulous prizes for a fortunate few. You can chat with the birthday boy, give him t-shirts over on Pinterest, and share music recs all weekend long in order to increase your chances in the prize drawing. But the biggest question on my mind right now is … what should Baird wear to the party? Help Kester choose some “nice togs” in the comments! : )
Tried and True, Chapter 194: One Thing Remains
Chapter 194: One Thing Remains
“The terrain changes the threat,” Taweel explained. “When I was here, the Fallen used to ooze up out of the river, whispering nightmares and stealing hope. Much different than those valleys, where every crevice and gulley is enough t– ”
Tamaes halted the lecture by driving both fists into his mentor’s breastplate. “Stop!”
Taweel grunted in surprise.
“You are rambling.” The boy’s eyes flashed. “You do not ramble.”
Silence echoed in the silted plain abandoned by everything—even the river.
Finally, Taweel said, “There is nothing left.”
“Teach me this,” Tamaes demanded. “Teach me how to love my charge forever.”
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Author’s Note: This story in small chapters is a prequel to Christa Kinde’s Threshold Series [Zonderkidz] and updates every weekday (Monday through Friday). More information can be found on the Tried and True index page. And don’t forget, story art is on display in my gallery.
Tried and True, © Copyright 2013-2014 Christa Kinde, all rights reserved. If you want to receive an email whenever my stories update, consider subscribing to this blog. You can also watch for notifications on Twitter.
August 6, 2014
Tried and True, Chapter 193: Follow Me
Chapter 193: Follow Me
Memories weighed heavily on Taweel as he struck out across the sea. Measured wingbeats barely kept him aloft. Ponderous. Pondering. What was the use in showing Tamaes where he’d served? Nothing remained. And yet Taweel was as sure of his course as a migrating bird.
A piece of his heart must have remained in Egypt.
“Too slow!”
Taweel was yanked from his ruminations by Tamaes, who zipped beneath him with an aerobatic twist and a small wave.
“Faster!” the boy urged. “Higher!”
Meeting his apprentice’s challenge with a powerful surge, Taweel chased another piece of his heart into the sky.
<< PREVIOUS CHAPTER | NEXT CHAPTER >>
Author’s Note: This story in small chapters is a prequel to Christa Kinde’s Threshold Series [Zonderkidz] and updates every weekday (Monday through Friday). More information can be found on the Tried and True index page. And don’t forget, story art is on display in my gallery.
Tried and True, © Copyright 2013-2014 Christa Kinde, all rights reserved. If you want to receive an email whenever my stories update, consider subscribing to this blog. You can also watch for notifications on Twitter.
