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Kelsey Bryant

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Raised in a house with thousands of books, Kelsey Bryant has been writing stories ever since she can remember and dreaming of when her books would join the ranks. Now a copyeditor as well, she loves helping other writers achieve their dreams.

She draws inspiration for her writing from the Greatest Story Ever Told, which culminates in the Messiah’s salvation offered to every person. Her life would be meaningless without her relationship with Yeshua (Jesus). She’s also inspired by the classics, especially the works of her favorite authors Jane Austen, Elizabeth Goudge, L. M. Montgomery, and Elizabeth Gaskell.

Like some of her fictional characters, she grew up homeschooled. Born and raised in the Texas Hill Country, she now lives in the Texas P
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Kelsey Bryant Thank you for asking! This series is called the Vintage Jane Austen. Six authors are retelling Jane Austen's six novels in 1930s America. I am writing…moreThank you for asking! This series is called the Vintage Jane Austen. Six authors are retelling Jane Austen's six novels in 1930s America. I am writing the Sense and Sensibility story, Suit and Suitability, which is scheduled to be published in April. It really is a lot of fun! Visit vintagejaneausten.com for more details. :) (less)
Kelsey Bryant I created an atmosphere that I am familiar with, which in some ways actually contrasts with Jane Eyre. Autumn in Texas is much warmer and brighter tha…moreI created an atmosphere that I am familiar with, which in some ways actually contrasts with Jane Eyre. Autumn in Texas is much warmer and brighter than northern England, for one thing, and there's nothing inherently creepy about my heroine's surroundings. But I wanted to show how we can relate to a favorite book even in a totally divergent setting. There is a small mystery that my heroine, Erin, discovers, and her employer is mysterious in similar ways to Mr. Rochester, so in those ways at least, Erin's story inherits the atmosphere of Jane's story.(less)
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Black Friday Indie Book Sale

Two things:

First of all, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Isn't it a blessing to have a holiday focused on gratitude? Such a good reminder every year of all that God has done for us. I am thankful for you, readers!


Secondly, here's one more thing to be grateful for: a book sale! I and dozens of other indie authors are running a sale on our ebooks (plus a few paperbacks): hundreds of ebo

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Oh my, that went so fast at the end because I couldn't put it down! I really, really like a well-done Victorian sensation novel. :) :)

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“That’s just it. She’s in the state of mind that will think the worst of everybody,” Emma said. “And basically, that’s exactly what we’re trying to reverse. It’s a vicious cycle.”

“God does the reversing.” It was sudden, I hadn’t thought of it that way before, but after it left my lips it brought me a load of comfort.

Emma paused what she was doing and looked at me. “You know, that’s exactly right. Only God can change a heart. I suppose we can help, but it has to be all up to Him.”
Kelsey Bryant, Family Reunion

“Peace. Rest. Hope. Joy.
All the things Nyree wanted, and all the things only God could give. But to gain them, she’d need to give herself to Him. And she couldn’t do that. She wanted life on her own terms. She’d always been independent and self-reliant.
Yet what kind of life was that providing her?”
Kelsey Bryant, A Very Bookish Easter

“What kind of life would we have if Jesus hadn’t risen from the dead?”
Kelsey Bryant, A Very Bookish Easter

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“A house divided against itself cannot stand. There is no middle road, no 'white' sin. One is either for God or against Him - there is no compromise between His holiness and the works of spiritual darkness.”
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“Sword rang on sword, the metallic sounds echoing throughout the wide market place and filling the crannies of every dark alley. Strength waged against strength, as, indeed, rivals of evil have ever-battled the adversaries of truth. The face of one combatant appeared cool and certain, the other passionate in his resolve, intent upon seeing the battle through and winning the day with valor...”
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“That’s just it. She’s in the state of mind that will think the worst of everybody,” Emma said. “And basically, that’s exactly what we’re trying to reverse. It’s a vicious cycle.”

“God does the reversing.” It was sudden, I hadn’t thought of it that way before, but after it left my lips it brought me a load of comfort.

Emma paused what she was doing and looked at me. “You know, that’s exactly right. Only God can change a heart. I suppose we can help, but it has to be all up to Him.”
Kelsey Bryant, Family Reunion

“Then all at once there was a flutterment and a scufflement and a loud "Squeak!"

The other squirrels scuttered away into the bushes.

When they came back very cautiously, peeping round the tree--there was Old Brown sitting on his door-step, quite still, with his eyes closed, as if nothing had happened.

But Nutkin was in his waistcoat pocket!

This looks like the end of the story; but it isn't.”
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“Travis straightened himself into soldierly erectness. The weariness of his countenance melted into chiseled resolve, tightening his chin. “I stay here to defend the Alamo. And, for those who will also choose to stay, I know that, although they may be sacrificed to the vengeance of a Gothic enemy, the victory will cost the enemy so dear that it will be worse for him than a defeat.”
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Sarah Grace Grzy Thanks for the friend request Kelsey! God bless! :)


Kelsey Bryant Micaiah wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request, Kelsey! :)"
My pleasure! Thank you for sending me one. :)


Micaiah Keough Thank you for accepting my friend request, Kelsey! :)


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