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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

WELCOME SUSAN REINHARDT

About the author: Susan J. Reinhardt's journey to publication began as a non-fiction writer. She's been published in The RevWriter Resource, Devotions Magazine, A Secret Place, Vista, Live, and numerous other compilations and periodicals. Her appreciation for using fiction techniques inspired her to use fiction as a vehicle for truth. Her novel, "The Moses Conspiracy," was released on March 16, 2013.

A widow, stepmom, daughter, and active church member, Susan enjoys reading, couponing, gardening, and searching for small treasures in antique shops.

About the book: A trip to post-terrorized Washington, D.C. in 2025 and a
buggy accident in Bird-in-Hand, PA set in motion events that expose a diabolical plan to destroy the Christian community.  Ellie and John Zimmerman find themselves embroiled in a life-threatening investigation, fighting a shadowy enemy.

The small community is shattered when the unthinkable occurs. Will family, friends, and neighbors band together or allow fear to prevent them from taking action?

http://www.amazon.com/The-Lessons in Trust

"That's it! That's your book! And you'll write it in four months and call it Ghosts of the Past."

It's not often that someone, especially one's husband, makes such a startling declaration. We were discussing an experience I had in Gettysburg eight months before. I "heard" the voices of the forefathers as echoes fading in the distance. There were a couple of problems: 1) I had no idea what to write, and 2) I was a non-fiction writer, not a novelist.

Yet, I couldn't shake the sense that something important had occurred, both in Gettysburg and in my heart. I sat down at the computer and started writing. In exactly four months, I held a manuscript in my hands with a revised title of, "Echoes of the Past."

I soon discovered my skills didn't match my enthusiasm for the project and set about learning how to write fiction. In the midst of this process, my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died 14 months later. Six months after that, I broke my elbow and went through two surgeries.

Once some semblance of order returned to my life, I picked up the thread of my book. I was determined to finish it, not only in my husband's memory, but also because the story burned within me.

After eight years of rejection, hardship, and much discouragement, the re-titled book, "The Moses Conspiracy," was released by Helping Hands Press (an ACFW-approved, royalty publisher) as an e-book. I'm now working on the second book in the trilogy.

As I look back, I can see many of those rejections kept me from going down a wrong path. Throughout the years, I learned much about patience, perseverance, and trusting the Lord with every aspect of my life.

To God be the glory! Great things He has done.


 Moses-Conspiracy-Novel-ebook/dp/B00BV8ZQ0Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363620282&sr=8-4&keywords=The+moses+conspiracy
https://www.facebook.com/susan.j.reinhardt
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-moses-conspiracy-a-novel-susan-j-reinhardt/1114847096?ean=2940016213866
 http://susanjreinhardt.blogspot.com

And now, Behind the Book:


Lessons in Trust

"That's it! That's your book! And you'll write it in four months and call it Ghosts of the Past."

It's not often that someone, especially one's husband, makes such a startling declaration. We were discussing an experience I had in Gettysburg eight months before. I "heard" the voices of the forefathers as echoes fading in the distance. There were a couple of problems: 1) I had no idea what to write, and 2) I was a non-fiction writer, not a novelist.

Yet, I couldn't shake the sense that something important had occurred, both in Gettysburg and in my heart. I sat down at the computer and started writing. In exactly four months, I held a manuscript in my hands with a revised title of, "Echoes of the Past."

I soon discovered my skills didn't match my enthusiasm for the project and set about learning how to write fiction. In the midst of this process, my husband was diagnosed with leukemia and died 14 months later. Six months after that, I broke my elbow and went through two surgeries.

Once some semblance of order returned to my life, I picked up the thread of my book. I was determined to finish it, not only in my husband's memory, but also because the story burned within me.

After eight years of rejection, hardship, and much discouragement, the re-titled book, "The Moses Conspiracy," was released by Helping Hands Press (an ACFW-approved, royalty publisher) as an e-book. I'm now working on the second book in the trilogy.

As I look back, I can see many of those rejections kept me from going down a wrong path. Throughout the years, I learned much about patience, perseverance, and trusting the Lord with every aspect of my life.

To God be the glory! Great things He has done.

4 comments:

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Darlene -

Thanks for having me on your blog. I hope your readers will jump in and ask questions. :)

Blessings,
Susan

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

P.S. Correction: My publisher, while a royalty press, is not yet on the ACFW list.

I apologize. This was written some time ago when the ink was still wet on my contract. :)

dandelionfleur said...

Your story is such an inspirational one, Susan! It gives me hope.

Susan J. Reinhardt said...

Hi Dandelionflleur -

It was a long journey, but I'm so glad I persevered.

Blessings,
Susan :)