Kickstarter

Hey gang,

First let me update you on the situation in Colorado. My family is just a few miles from the Waldo Canyon fire that's been on the news so much lately. We are not in any danger, and the areas that were closest are now in full containment. However, for a few days life in Colorado Springs stood still as we all watched the flames consume everything in their path. Sadly, over 300 homes were destroyed on Tuesday afternoon. There is one fatality, and still a few people (under 10 at last reporting) that are missing. We remain in prayer for all those who lost so much. By God's grace, the firefighters have been successful in bringing this fire under control very quickly. Please be in prayer for Colorado (all the west, really) as new fires break out daily. The newest that I heard is in Grand Junction. That also seems to be growing rapidly and there is concern that it will cross the highway and endanger the community of Palisade.

Now to address my novel project. Thanks so much for your patience with me while my computer was in the shop getting the screen repaired. Good news: it's back, and I can see everything I'm doing on the screen! ;) That's helpful for cover design...

So now I'll be working on that piece. I will also be updating my Acknowledgements page inside the book. My littles are working on Thank You cards as we speak, and those will also go out with the books.

It would help me tremendously if you'd send me your mailing address so I can get all this in the mail when it's complete. I know most of you personally, but please everyone send me your address so I can make sure I send it to the correct place. In the midst of this cover design, I'll be completing revisions on my second novel, Ransomed, which will be available in August or September. That story deals with human trafficking. I'll also be working on interviews with experts in the field so I can write a short piece to offer either at the end of the book or separately for free. Free is good, right?

There's probably more I want to say, but my littles are trying hard to tear each other and the house to pieces. Yeah. I need to address that.

Praying blessings on each of you, and thanking God for you!

Shelley

P.S. The attached picture is courtesy of SBHonline, post #386863.

Hey gang! Thanks so much for backing my project and believing in me. I couldn't make it to this point without your generosity and support, so this first book is due in part to YOU!

So, what's next? As soon as I get the funds from Kickstarter (about two weeks, so I'm told) I can download the software I need to design covers. Designs could take awhile as I learn the software and see what works best. Then I'll have a proof copy printed, edit it, and if all looks good, I'll print up the whole batch.

As a bonus for backing this project and to show how much I appreciate you, I'm sending a print copy of Ransomed as well as your scheduled reward. For those of you who pledged $35 or more, it will obviously take some time to get your full reward. I have the threads of a story brewing, but I won't let it take over completely until I've completed this round.

Also, I'll be in touch for addresses to send books. If there is other information I need, like names or phrases to put in upcoming novels, you can expect a sort of questionnaire to come sometime this summer. Or you can email me your thoughts at ring.shelley@gmail.com.

I'll be sending update messages, so check this page often.

Thanks again for your amazing support and generosity. God is good! I pray His blessings on each of you. :)

Shelley