 Happy New Year to all of my family and friends… As 2019 approaches, remember that being inspired to boldly create or do something that will turn your passionate vision into reality, has genius, power and magic in it. If you can go there in the mind, it can be done. “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned deep respect for one of Goethe’s couplets: Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!” — William Hutchison Murray (Scottish mountaineer and writer)
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 This week, I met this wonderful woman, Karen, at Nordstrom's. She's eager to start reading, The Vampire, and even got a copy for a special friend of hers, she knows will love it. Special thanks to Courtney Buteau for posting about my novel, and linking this reader with my books.... Novels make great gifts during the holidays, especially when personally signed by the author. Consider gifting the reader in your life with intriguing tales sure to inspire and thrill, while being taken on a deeply moving journey about the nature of all life. ($25.00 copy) CLICK HERE to order:   Monday's Pawtucket Times - Story about ARIA's RI Author Expo. Special thanks to seasoned photojournalist Ernest Brown, for getting this fun shot.
(Photo credit: Ernest Brown of The Woonsocket Call / Pawtucket Times) The Association of Rhode Island Author's 6th Annual Author Expo was a great event. I joined 150 other local authors to meet and talk with readers, sell and personally sign copies of our work at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Thank you to so many family, friends and new readers for coming out to see me. It was wonderful to meet with readers, sell and sign copies of my novels, The Vampire, as well as The 13th Apostle and its sequel, Divine Providence. ARIA's 6th Annual Author Expo was a success, and lots of fun. Over 150 local authors from Rhode Island showcased their books at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. Not only was it fun to meet readers interested in my work, but also to talk with fellow authors about their passion. Thank you to family, friends and readers who came out to support me and my books... Join me this Saturday, Dec. 1st at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet from 10AM-5PM for ARIA’s 6th Annual RI Author Expo. Over 150 local authors, representing all genres. FREE parking & admission. Vampire fans, as well as lovers of religious thriller novels…. I will be meeting and talking with readers, selling and signing copies of my three novels, The Vampire, The 13th Apostle and its sequel Divine Providence. For my loyal, die-hard fans of The 13th Apostle trilogy series, I have returned to writing the final installment of the series. The 13th Apostle and its sequel Divine Providence are the first two books of the trilogy, and work I am incredibly proud of. Both have had readers asking me for the rest and conclusion of the story, for years. I'd been working on this third and final book of the series for about 9 months, when I took a break from it to write, The Vampire, and I'm glad I did. The Vampire novel is one of my best and most inspiring works. A divine creative nudge urged me to interrupt my work, to let it be born. I couldn't be happier that I listened to my inner voice, which often leads to the highest good. But the time is now to finish this novel, which is already 1/2 done. I wasn't sure how long of a break I would take after finishing my vampire novel, but the time has arrived. I feel it. As I delve back into this work, I realize how much I've missed The 13th Apostle world, its characters, scenes, plots and interesting storyline(s). No telling how long this will take to finish, but it is a joy to jump back in and finish it. The final installment is a dramatic conclusion to the story you and I love so much.  The holiday season is upon us! Consider gifting a novel, personally signed by its author, to the readers in your life. When you purchase original work from a writer, it’s more than an object, it’s a glimpse into the author’s unique life experience and therefore his or her soul. Inspired authors, who are compelled to write what they see, hear and feel emotionally, are, I believe, charged with sharing these divinely created stories with others, thereby stirring their readers’ imaginations in profound ways. I believe in buying books that speak to you, or that you think will make the one you’re gifting it to, see the world in new and meaningful ways. Any art form, whether it be writing, singing, playing musical instruments, dancing, painting, sculpting, designing architecture, acting, or filmmaking, should rouse one’s spirit, and be appreciated for its beauty and emotional power. I will be meeting with readers, selling and signing copies of my three novels, The Vampire, The 13th Apostle and its sequel Divine Providence at the 6th annual RI Author EXPO on Saturday, December 1st at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet (10 AM - 5 PM). Free admission & parking. Here’s a link to my three novels on Amazon, which includes television appearances, discussing my books…. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year everyone! https://www.amazon.com/Raina-Smith/e/B005LJFKTQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1542743360&sr=8-3 |
