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Thank You to the BEST Launch Team!

Last week was the Launch of my book, The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends . It was a great week. Full of touching reviews both on Amazon and personal blogs, tons of tweets and facebook postings, 9 Interviews and 7 Guest Posts all taking about this book! 
All this action put The Precipice on Amazon’s Best Seller list for Christian Futuristic books. 
None of this could have been possible without the amazing help, support, and prayers from my launch team. If you don’t know these people, I HIGHLY encourage you to meet them by clicking the links below. 
I’m truly blessed to know them and can’t thank them enough for all the effort they put forth in helping this dream become a reality. I could write a page about each of them and still not give the credit they deserve. 
Seriously, check these awesome people out! 
Barb Raveling
Bernard Haynes
Bill Grandi
Betty Jo
Brandy W
Bryan Entzminger (FYI, Bryan has a new itunes radio show that focus’ on missions.) 
Caleb Suko
Chris Vonada
Dan Black
Dave Arnold
Dave York
David Rupert  David Sparks
Floyd Samons
Ginger Marcinkowski
Heather Gilbert
Jason Stasyszen
Joesph Iregbu
Joseph Lalonde
Kari Scare
kimanzi constable
Larry Johnson
Laura Hodges Poole- 2 blogs, A Word of Encouragement Count the Costs
Lincoln Parks
Lisa Burgess
Lori Highgram
Marie Wikle
Michael Kimball
Moyo Mamora
Ngina Otiende
Paul Sohn
Rick Dawson
Sheila Kimball
Susan D. McDaniel- 2 blogs, Voice of a Patriot The Determined Christian
Thomas Mason
Zechariah Newman

Wednesday’s winners of a copy of The Precipiceare:
From Dave’s blog, Reflections from the Alley, Cathy Courtney has won.From Heather’s blog, Heather Day Gilbert, MaytheK9spy has won. Ladies, I’ll be in touch with you through Dave and Heather or you can feel free to contact me.
If you haven’t purchased your copy of The Precipice, you can do so by clicking here.
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love .” 1 John 4:7-8NIV
I look forward to returning to my normal blogging next week. Thanks for all your patience as I've promoted this book. 
God bless!

Fri Blog Tour for "The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends" now available on Amazon

The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends is ready for purchase on Amazon here! Available in Kindle format. Can be read using Kindle Cloud on your PC, Lap top, or tablet. 
The Precipice combines Fiction, Modern Events and Discussion Questions to encourage readers to analyze where they place their trust in comparison to their devotion to Christ. 
BONUS (Last Chance)- If anyone purchases my book on Amazon by April 14th, they can receive two booksfrom gifted authors, Michael Kimballand Dave Arnold, for FREE. Just email your receipt at tnc dot avey at gmail dot com, and I’ll send you the info to get these books as a Thank you! 
Friday’s Blog Tour:
1.        INTERVIEW- Laura Hodges Poole, from A Word of Encouragement, Questions Include: Why do you think some Christians are hesitant to discuss ‘end times’? (hint: Fear)How did you research you the Reality Checks in your book? How do you recommend people do research?You can read more here.


2.       INTERVIEW- Barb Raveling, from Beyond the Sinners Prayer, Questions Include: What are some things we can do as citizens to protect our freedom? What are some things we can do to help persecuted Christians in other countries? (hint: Social Media) How do you maintain a spirit of love when you see government officials doing things you don’t agree with? You can read more here.
Purchase your copy of The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends , here.

Thur Blog Tour for "The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends" now available on Amazon

The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends is ready for purchase on Amazon here! Available in Kindle format. Using Kindle Cloud you can read this on your PC, lap top or tablet device. 
The Precipice combines Fiction, Modern Events and Discussion Questions to encourage readers to analyze where they place their trust in comparison to their devotion to Christ. 
BONUS- If anyone purchases my book on Amazon April 3-14, they can receive two booksfrom gifted authors, Michael Kimball and Dave Arnold, for FREE. Just email your receipt at tnc dot avey at gmail dot com and I’ll send you the info to get these books as a Thank you! 
Thursday’s Blog Tour:
1.       INTERVIEW- Kari Scare, from Struggle to Victory, Questions include: Do you think your book evokes fear in people? (hint: I might tick people off) What advice do you have for those who are scared of end times and/or modern events? Is there hope that the tides can change? You can read all about it, here.
2.        GUEST POST- Ngina from Intentional Today, Post Related to Marriage in my Book   “The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends” is a compilation of three short stories combined with Modern Events and Discussion Questions to help readers evaluate their relationship with God compared to their trust in worldly comforts and systems. But it’s more than that, each story is about married couples growing closer together as they seek to know God and follow His will for their lives. For years satan has attacked the family unit, distorting the concept of marriage, and wrecking havoc on couples who may, or may not, be firmly grounded in Christ. Read more here.
Purchase, The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends , today by clicking here.

Mid-Week Giveaway! Wed Blog Tour for "The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends" now available on Amazon

The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends is ready for purchase on Amazon here! Available in Kindle format. You can read it using Kindle Cloud on other computer devices. 
The Precipice combines Fiction, Modern Events and Discussion Questions to encourage readers to analyze where they place their trust in comparison to their devotion to Christ. 
BONUS- If anyone purchases my book on Amazon April 3-14, they can receive two books from gifted authors, Michael Kimballand Dave Arnold, for FREE. Just email a copy of your receipt to tnc dot avey at gmail dot com and I’ll send you the info to get these books as a Thank you! 
 

CHANCE TO WIN:    Mid-Week Giveaway! Two chances to win a FREE ebook copy of my book, The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends (keep for yourself or give as a gift). Simply follow the links below, comment on the interviews, and then share on a social media site (if you have one) for a chance to win. Winners will be randomly selected and notified by email. Next Wed the winners will be announced on the blogs.
Wednesday’s Blog Tour:
1.       INTERVIEW - Heather Day GilbertQuestions include: Could you explain the significance of your title, The Precipice? Do you categorize your book as dystopian? If so, what sets it apart? Having read your thought-provoking book, I will say that it made me think about things I sometimes try to ignore. One story, in particular, sticks with me...a decision Christians might have to make in the future. How should we balance keeping informed on possible future persecution with not worrying about the morrow? (hint: Christians must focus more on who God is than on satan). You can read more here.
2.       INTERVIEW - Dave Arnold, from Reflections From the Alley. Questions include: For starters, tell us a little bit about yourself. Who is TC? (hint: I want to own a farm) Tell us a bit about your writing journey. When did you want to become a writer and what was your inspiration? (hint: wrote my first poem in 4thgrade) coming later today.

Purchase your copy of The Precipice, here !

Tue Blog Tour for "The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends"- now available on Amazon

The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends is ready for purchase on Amazon here! Available in Kindle format only but you can read it on your tablet or computer using Kindle Cloud. 
The Precipice combines Fiction, Modern Events and Discussion Questions to encourage readers to analyze where they place their trust in comparison to their devotion to Christ. 
BONUS- If anyone purchases my book on Amazon April 3-14, they can receive two books from gifted authors, Michael Kimball and Dave Arnold, for FREE. Just email your receipt to tnc dot avey at gmail got com, and I’ll send you the info to get these books as a Thank you! 
I know you can get overwhelmed (and bored) reading about the same book, however, each interview or guest post I’ve done is different and I hope promotes more of God, than my book. Please listen to God, not me. Anything good I write is from Him, anything less is me getting in His way.
Tuesday’s Blog Tour: 1.       GUEST POST- Kari Scare, from Struggle to Victory- Back to the Basics Technology is awesome.It allows us to do a plethora of wonderful things.Yet, it can also become a god.If we aren’t careful, we can place more trust in gadgets, science, and modern conveniences than we do in the Creator of the World. Rarely do I think we mean to do this (at least those who profess to be Christian), it just sort of happens…so slowly we don’t even realize it until its roots are deep.You can read more here.
2.       GUEST POST- Susan, from The Determined Christian- Hope and Change Begin with You It’s easy to get discouraged, frustrated, and overwhelmed if you’re someone who endeavors to stay current on the affairs of our world. This is especially true if you’re a Christian.Sometimes it can seem as if evil is winning.I’ve heard more than a few Christians wonder if there’s any hope left for humanity. I’ve also had them ask me what they can do to change the tide of wickedness that is consuming so many (inside and outside the church).Here’s my answer: Read more here.
3.         GUEST POST- Joseph Iregbu, from The Story of Hope- Are You Ready? I sat in church without fear that someone would object to my faith in Christ. The weight of such a privilege bore down. I’d done nothing to “earn” such a gift, yet I enjoyed it. I’ve done nothing to ensure it continues for future generations. Nor have I done anything more than utter the occasional prayer for persecuted Christians around the globe. I was convicted.You can read more here.

Purchase it here !

Now Available on Amazon: "The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends"

The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends is ready for purchase on Amazon! (Available in Kindle, but one can read it on a tablet, PC or lap top using Kindle Cloud). 
First, I want to Thank God for gifting, guiding, and allowing me to be used for His Kingdom. I dedicate this book to Him and give all glory due His marvelous name. 
 Second, I want to thank everyone who’s helped me throughout all the stages of my publishing and marketing journey, I couldn’t have done this without you.  (That sounds cliché, but it’s true, I really am more grateful than words can express). 
Now, let’s talk about my book!
Scan the headlines of any news outlet, on any day of the week, and you can be overwhelmed by the sheer evil abounding almost unchecked in our world. 
It’s enough to make even the most devote Christians look for a hole to thoroughly stick their heads in. But as believers in Christ we can take comfort, have hope, and even rejoice as we go about shining His light into the darkness.
The Precipice combines Fiction, Modern Events and Discussion Questions to encourage readers to analyze where they place their trust in comparison to their devotion to Christ. 
You can purchase The Precipice: When Everything We Know End on Amazon by clicking here!
BONUS- If anyone purchases my book on Amazon April 3-14, they can receive two books from gifted authors, Michael Kimball and Dave Arnold, for FREE. Just email your receipt at tnc dot avey at gmail dot com and I’ll send you the info to get these books as a Thank you! 
Through the course of this week I’ll be talking about my book on various blogs and will keep you updated so you can check them out. This is not including posts others have written to promote the book (THANK YOU).
I know you can get overwhelmed (and bored) reading about the same book, however, each interview or guest post I’ve done is different and I hope promotes more of God, than my book. Please listen to God, not me. Anything good I write is from Him, anything less is me getting in His way.
Monday’s Blog Tour:
1.        GUEST POST-Susan, from Voice of a Patriot- Freedom is Calling  Have you ever heard the phrase, “with great power comes great responsibility”?Have you ever considered that FREEDOM is a power? That it comes with great responsibility?As an American Christian I live in abundant freedom. Under the U.S. Constitution, no one can take away my “unalienable rights” without due process of law. Under the Cross of Calvary, my Salvation was purchased at no cost to me and I am now free from the penalty of sin and death.I am FREE!I am also Responsible.I’m responsible for my conduct, again, both as an American and as a Christian.You can read more here.
2.         INTERVIEW- Chris Vonada, from I’m Just Thinkin, Questions include: Once informed, how do we encourage people to take action, repent and turn toward the Lord? What was the most challenging thing for you in writing this book? (hint: Fear)Will you ever publish another book? You can rad more here. 
3.       INTERVIEW- Sheila Kimball, from Longings End, Questions include: You have a B.A. in Criminal Justice, how did that influence your writing this book? Your book is divided into three short stories. In each, there are married couples facing tough decisions pertaining to their belief in God. What led you to bring this element into your book? (hint: Garden of Eden) How can people encourage others to be engaged and draw closer to God? You can check out the answers to these questions, and more, here.
4.        INTERVIEW- Marie Winkle, from Spreading Joy (great 501c if you’re looking for somewhere trustworthy to give into the Kingdom of God), Questions include: Each person has gifts given to them by God to aide in their calling. How did you know you were called to write? Explain how your book encourages people to be more active in their faith. (hint: Individual Accountability and trust in God) How can people maintain their joy when there are so many troubling things in the world? (hint: Focus on God, not the world). Read more here.
5.       INTERVIEW- Rick, from Planned Peasanthood (This is the most intense interview I’ve done- and potentially highly controversial), Questions include: What do you say to readers who note that many of your sources are either overtly Republican or highly conservative (in the political sense)? What, in your opinion, would it take to get us to an America that more closely resembles Germany in the 1930’s, where books are confiscated and destroyed, and the mere act of belief in a god other than the state is punishable by imprisonment and/or death? As a mother, did you find writing the scene inside the church more difficult than the other parts of the book, or was it something that was surprisingly easy to do once you’d written the scene in your head? No hints for this interview, you have to check it out here.

 6. GUEST POST- Ginger Marcinkowski, from Novel Travelers- I Don’t Apologize for being Christian. Do you? Shorty after I began my blog, Wisdom of a Fool, I was called a “Christian Apologetic”. I was offended. I had nothing to apologize for! I’m a Christian and proud of it. (Ignorance really can put one at a disadvantage) I had no clue what a Christian Apologetic was, but I decided I’d better find out if people were categorizing me as one…Per Wikipedia, a Christian Apologetic, “aims to present a rational basis for the Christian faith , defending the faith against objections.” While honored people would think I’m able to defend my faith in Christ in a rational way, I’m perplexed that ALL Christians aren’t Apologetics. Read more here.
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The Precipice- Quote 3

“He’s so young, and your mom doesn’t even attend our church. She hasn’t attended church since your dad died ten years ago. She’s not on any roster the government’s using to track down Christians.”
The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends
By
TC Avey
COMING SOON!

Look for it on Amazon April 7, 2014

Like it on GoodReads here-
Here's what others are saying about The Precipice:
“TC Avey has done something quite unique. She has written a refreshingly original book. The story, the characters, the way they come together is something truly special. I started reading and had to keep going to see how it would end. After it ended, I wanted more! This book is well worth your time and will thoroughly entertain you”.          --Kimanzi Constable, Speaker, Life Coach, Best-selling Author, Tales of the Everyday Workingman (and Woman), Are You Living Or Existing: 9 Steps to Change Your Life, I’m Not Changing My Life For You: I’m Doing It For Me            “TC Avey uses fictional stories, along with relevant modern day trends that are not well known, to enlighten readers, from every background, on the issues we face as a nation. While neither provoking the reader to fear, nor condemning the reader for apathy, TC Avey motivates one to acknowledge each person’s responsibility in turning our nation back to God.”           --Dana Carver, Pastor, Charis Community Church, Chandler, OK

The Alley of Religion

I'm Guest Posting at Dave Arnold's blog. 
Here's a preview:
The Alley of ReligionI love the name of Dave’s blog, Reflections from the Alley. 
I don’t know about you, but most of my maturing occurs in the Alley. 
It’s in the Alley where I’m challenged to grow. It’s also where I find purpose for various stages of my life.
In 2008 I entered the darkest and scariest Alley I’d ever known. 
I found myself questioning all my beliefs, including my faith in God. 
This Alley brought me face-to-face with a dilemma many Christians encounter at some point: Religion verses Relationship with Christ.
To read more click here http://www.reflectionsfromthealley.or...

The Precipice- Quote 2

“Government has become our salvation, and the cross only a token of a memory almost completely forgotten. God help us. So many are not ready for Your judgment. The end is coming. Signs can be seen…but who notices? Science can explain away Scripture until God is only a myth, like Zeus.”
The Precipice: When Everything We Know Ends
By
TC Avey
COMING SOON!

Look for it on Amazon April 7, 2014

Here's what others are saying about The Precipice:  
"Ahead of its time, The Precipice draws the reader in with stories that seem dystopian...but it's a dystopia that's not far off. Sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction. Weighty and memorable, The Precipice will challenge readers to examine their willingness to take a stand for what's right." --Heather Day Gilbert, Author of Amazon Bestseller God's Daughter
  “With keen insight, T.C. Avey has written three stories that illustrate her understanding of the times in which we live. These are not just amusing flights of imagination but a chilling glimpse of what may lay in the world’s not-too-distant future as evidenced by her Reality Check information and sources following each story. The Discussion Questions lead one into deeper thought and reflection about current events and what our own beliefs and reactions would be in situations similar to those presented in the stories. I highly recommend Ms. Avey’s work. Share the stories with your family and friends…especially non-believers.”     --Larry G. Johnson, Independent Business Consultant, former CEO of banking and CFO of a publically held company, recognized Speaker and Author, Tar Creek – A History of the Quapaw Indians, The World’s Largest Lead and Zinc Discovery, and the Tar Creek Superfund Site , Ye shall be as gods – Humanism and Christianity – The Battle for Supremacy in the American Cultural Vision with companion Study Guide.

The Wellspring Of Life: 2 Big To-Do's After The Book Is Published- Guest Post

I'm on vacation this week (and working on my upcoming book)! So I have a lined up a special Guest Post for you from Author and Geologist, Chris Vonada. Chris enjoys reading, running, anything outdoors, travel, family, friends, music and life! He writes about his passions at I’m Just Thinkin’ (http://chrisvonada.com). You can also follow him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ChrisVonada). You can purchase his new book, The Wellspring of Life: Tapping Into An Abundance of Love, Joy and Happiness here.
The Wellspring Of Life: 2 Big To-Do's After The Book Is Published
If you've ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans you may know at midnight on Fat Tuesday the police come through on horses, commanding "Mardi Gras is over, clear the streets!" On my two visits to NOLA for the event many years ago my casual observation was that everybody listened. The police seemed pretty serious about this; even the businesses shut down. And so rang in Lent with Ash Wednesday, a time to repent and turn our focus intently toward God.
Writing a book seems more like going to the Oscars... once the book is published my first inclination is to head to the after party. However, for many writers to whom crafting their work comes naturally, selling books is where the real sweat equity resides.
Marketing a book must seem like a prideful thing to do to non-writers. We talk it up all about ourselves and our book. It must seem like Vanity Fair has engaged us to throw out tidbits of self-promotion at every turn like the boozy evening of celebrities that revel through Vanity's Oscar party. Whether you have a seasoned PR firm, are an old hat at marketing, or just winging it, here's the truth:
You are the single most valuable asset to market your work, and the real work of being a successful author has just begun.

This seems to be true whether you're published by a major house or doing it on your own; for many, the fun is done; now it's time to bust a move. Lent is sort of like the after party for newly published writers, a turning point for so many as we focus on Jesus and His journey to the cross.
I'm going to share with you just 2 Big To-Do's for this after party (i.e., some helpful stuff on selling books):
- Implement well. The adage goes something like 80% of our results are accomplished with just 20% of our effort. Identify the 20% and stick with that stuff. So I had a publishing guru send me this book with a bajillion good ideas on marketing a book. It remains the single best resource that I've found. "Guerrilla Marketing For Writers." Here's one essential morsel about "implement" - write a bad to the bone press release. Include it in a media kit package on your website. The ultimate compliment here is to have the press copy your release verbatim. Jubilation filled with 3-second handstands will be the reaction.
- Engage. Your best customers are the ones who will tell their friends or social network about what you've written, or recommend your book. You want to identify with the people who think of you as one of their favorite authors. So the Vanity Fair party is a one-night event. Go to it. Have fun. Then, get to work getting to know and networking with the people who are going to help you promote your work. Do this the rest of your days. In many ways this is a natural fit for the expressive and nurturing "NF's" - the visionary and magnetic personality type that fits most authors.
For me personally, I am excited about transitioning to marketing "The Wellspring Of Life." I love being around people and interacting, it's a natural part of my personality. Also, I am excited about writing my next book, a vade mecum of my spiritual journey. Yep, one of them, but with a different twist as you will see...
What good advice can you share about marketing a book?