Kathy Tyers Newest Book: Wind and Shadow

Wind and Shadow

by Kathy Tyers

The desolate world Mikuhr is home to a proud people now on the verge of extinction.

Conflict explodes when apprentice priest Kiel Caldwell arrives to investigate rumors of new spiritual revelation, but he is kidnapped by a demon-possessed telepath who thinks he might be a predicted messiah. And when Kiel's loose-cannon military brother Kinnor arrives to investigate, a local leader with revenge on her mind threatens to bring ruin on them all.

It's up to returning Mikuhran diplomat Wind Haworth to head off a conflict that could have spiritual, political, and military repercussions--but no one has foreseen the consequences of introducing the Mikuhran Wind Haworth to the Federate military Sentinel Kinnor Caldwell.

What are people saying?

"Wow! What a ride! Wind and Shadow ... grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the very last page. ... luckily for us, there's still one more book to come in this fantastic series." 

-- Kathleen Morgan, author of Giver of Roses

"Once again [Tyers] blends high stakes adventure and heroic sacrifice with a seamless science fiction setting. Her rich characters capture our hearts as they grapple with faith questions along with dire dangers. Suspenseful and thought-provoking." 

-- Sharon Hinck, author of the award-winning Sword of Lyric series

"I love everything Kathy Tyers writes, and her writing has grown more appealing over the years." 

-- Hannah Alexander, author of Eye of the Storm 

Get your copy of Wind and Shadow

Kathy Tyers.jpg

About the Author:

Kathy Tyers has published ten novels in the Christian and general markets, including two authorized novels for the Star Wars expanded universe, as well as a biography and a travel book. If she isn't writing, she might be teaching a flute lesson, mentoring a hopeful author via the Christian Writers Guild, or battling quackgrass in her vegetable garden. Kathy lives in Montana and has one grown son.

Friend Friday

Spanky the mini.jpg

Fun news. Spanky the miniature horse is now looking for a friend. He's been alone the last several months since Chief passed on to pull chariots in heaven. So we're taking a look around for other miniature horses. Not a rush so much, but it'll be fun to see him playing with a buddy again soon. Just thought I'd share the mini journey today :-)

Personal Empowerment Retreat with Robin Craig & Stanley Bronstein

My friend, Robin Craig, 3-time Emmy Winner, and Stanley Bronstein, Lifestyle Enhancement Expert, team up for a life-changing 5-day, 4-night Retreat at the luxurious Miraval Resort & Spa in
Tucson, Arizona (Oprah's favorite!). 

Stanley Bronstein & Robin Craig.jpg

Enjoy walking in the desert, spa treatments, morning and afternoon sessions, gourmet meals and much more. It sounds like a fun, relaxing, informative and rejuvenating event. For more info, go to www.robincraigdirect.com and click on the banner at the top.

http://facebook.com/iwarriorwalk
 http://www.facebook.com/robinwcraig
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stanleybronstein
 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robin-craig/11/251/170
http://twitter.com/iwarriorwalk
 http://twitter.com/#!/robin_craig

About Robin Craig
Robin Craig lost her husband suddenly and unexpectedly after a 21-year marriage. She felt as though she had been thrown into a chaotic abyss with no parachute or instruction manual.  Things were magnified because the majority of her family predeceased her spouse and she has no children. Robin was alone…left to deal with countless spine-tingling experiences on her own. Her struggles were immeasurable but she took on the challenges with tenacity and prevailed time and time again. Reaching the pinnacle of her career three consecutive years following unbearable loss, this widow learned how you can go to the depths of grief yet emerge bigger, better, stronger, smarter and as a winner! Robin’s audiences are able to relate as she inspires and motivates them to create a great life despite adversity. Her positive attitude is highly contagious and her formula for winning is universal.

About Stanley Bronstein, Attorney, CPA and Author
Stanley Bronstein has been an attorney and CPA for over 20 years and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is the author of 7 books. Since early 2009, Bronstein has shed 125 pounds and feels healthier and happier than ever. Bronstein’s personal mission statement is to “help others find their purpose in life and to achieve it.” Since losing his brother Michael, at the young age of 60, to heart problems, Bronstein has taken it upon himself to share his message of physical, mental and spiritual well-being with as many people as possible. His latest book, 50 Key Questions Only We The People Can Answer, is his “wakeup” call for all Americans.  Complimentary copies in both print and eBook formats are available upon request.

The first jointly held iWarriorWalk Personal Empowerment Retreat will be at picturesque Miraval Resort & Spa, in Tucson, Arizona Sun., Nov. 13, 2011 -Thur., Nov. 17, 2011.

Guests at the retreat will:
· Regain energy & vitality by participating in iWarriorWalk’s daily walking mediation program
· Cleanse mind, body, and spirit
· Learn techniques for making permanent lifestyle improvements
· Feel their best everyday
· Focus on some of life’s key questions, such as meaning and purpose
· Raise their level of consciousness to recognize problems and discover solutions

· Learn how to re-create themselves following personal loss
· Understand how to turn a negative into a positive
· Leave with a more positive outlook on life
· Learn to be less fearful of life changes

*Please note this is not a religious retreat or event*

Pear Harvest Time in Montana

Oh yes, pear time! 

Pear Harvest.jpg

My friend has a pear tree while we have apple and cherry trees. We picked two grocery bags and three buckets full of delicious pears. This week most will continue to ripen safe from the frost. A few are still tucked in that paper bag you see to ripen faster for eating. The others will become dried pears, pear filling for crunches and pies, and maybe even some pear fruit leather.

Apple season comes next. I'm hoping for a week or so. But it's right after the first frost. Same plans for those luscious little gems :-) 

For pear and apple pie/crunch fillings, I've found I can add all the ingredients to chopped and peeled fruit. Then mix well, fill one pie's worth freezer bag, squeeze out all the air, and put in the deep freeze until needed. The fruit will do well in the deep freeze all winter. But it doesn't usually make it that long, lol.

Our lives are so hectic nowdays, but when we stop to prepare for the future (as the Bible suggests) then we simplify many of our scheduling issues. Pull a bag of prepared pear or apple pie filling out of the freezer, top with crunch mixture of oatmeal, flour, butter, brown sugar, and spices like cinammon. You can have that potluck dish or dessert ready for the oven in less than 10 minutes. Less cost, less hassle on busy nights, and you control the ingredients. (So double the cinammon to amp up your  metablolism and cut back on the sugar a tad.) Love the way these prep items have saved my peace of mind over and over again.

So try something new with your harvest, if you haven't already, and freeze the pie filling already prepped for the crust. (I don't cook it first either.) You'll have homemade goodies in a snap.

Angela Breidenbach & Tracie Peterson Sign Books Together in Spokane Oct 22, 2011

Angie Breidenbach & Tracie Peterson sign Oct. 22 in Spokane.jpg

I'm thrilled to be signing Gems of Wisdom for a Treasure-filled Life with Tracie Peterson as she signs her newest fiction book, House of Secrets, at LifeWay Christian Store in Spokane. Tracie used the non-fiction book, Gems of Wisdom, in her research for her fictional story. We look forward to seeing friends both new and old at the event.

Okay, I just have to say what a gorgeous and fun job Lindsey from LifeWay did on this promotional flyer! Love all the popping color :-) Please pass the event on to friends and family in the Spokane area. We'd consider it a blessing to meet you and yours.

God bless,
Angie

10 Things Churches Can Do About Mental Illness

WYLL radio show host, Karl Clauson, interviewed me (air date Oct. 15th 1190 am Chicago). He wanted to get to the question, what can churches do about mental illness? But the show went by so fast that he wasn't able to ask my thoughts.

The question is so relevant, I couldn't pass up sharing a few ideas.
1. Get educated. Have some community professionals come in and teach about mental illness.
2. Offer support groups for family members of mentally ill individuals. These folks are often very lonely, sometimes ostracized, and desperate for a support system.
3. Start a Stephen Ministry. Offer the one-on-one care of a Stephen Minister to individuals.
4. Offer Bible studies on outreach ministry to mentally ill and families of the mentally ill.
5. Offer prayer.
6. Get connected with health providers in the community so caring referrals can happen.
7. Offer NAMI meeting space.
8. Offer childcare for families during interventions, regular counseling times, and organized support meeting times.
9. Support frazzled caretakers by providing meals to relieve their stress.
10. Simply ask how you can help. Most family members keep their needs close to the chest for fear of rejection. Offer love and follow through.

I'd also love to hear your thoughts on how our churches can improve in dealing with mentally ill people and their family members. Please share.