I realized this morning as I was communicating with some of my new friends around the world, that have contacted me after reading The Omega Watchers, the blessings of being an author have many levels.
My prayer for those who read my novel is spiritual eyes will be opened to the paranormal deceptions of the end of days; and readers would have a desire to dig out deeper truths for themselves spurred by the biblically based events that take place in the plot. Numerous readers have confirmed the story has taken them to a deeper study of Genesis 6 and the connections to the paranormal world, realizing the impact it has in the day in which we live...especially as we approach the end of days.
What I did not realize is how my novel would connect me with Christians (and some non-believers) around the world. We are sharing the events in our own nations and how they are all rapidly fulfilling bible prophecy. The world seems so much smaller when cyberspace allows you to connect immediately with people literally anywhere on the planet in real time.
I am so blessed to have new friends in many states around America, plus international countries of Australia, Ireland, Philippines, Denmark, South Africa, Great Britain, and Saudi Arabia (where The Omega Watchers story actually begins).
My journey as a published author has just begun and I am so excited to see where it will lead. May Yahweh always get the Glory in all things.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Interludes
It has been almost two months since my last post and since I have been able to concentrate on my sequel. Of course, life happens and takes our thoughts and attentions to different situations. As much as I would love to spend most of my time in writing, researching and studying - it just isn't possible. Family comes first. This week I have found a measure of time to continue.
After finishing drafts on 19 chapters of the sequel, I am now going back and reviewing, editing and rewriting some parts. It was the same way with the first book so I expected this would happen again. Since I am never sure what direction the story will take when I am writing, I am often surprised myself as to what happens. Then it becomes necessary to rewrite some previous chapters to line up with where the story is going.
I have spent more time studying and researching for this book, than I have actually writing. I do not want this novel to become a matter of eschatology debate on what, when and how events of the biblical Book of Revelation will actually play out (since there are varying beliefs), but more an understanding of events that will happen at some point during the final seven years of time as we know it. One thing we know from the prophecies in the Book of Daniel 12:1 - "... a time of trouble will come like there has never been since nations began until that time."
There is an urgency in my spirit as I pray for guidance in writing. I wonder if there will be time to even complete and publish the second book of the trilogy. We are already seeing the events unfolding that were foretold by the ancient prophets that will happen just before great tribulation.
I am closely watching events in the world as they play out exactly as the Bible said they would. The nations are aligning according to the end times Psalms 83 War (where my first novel ended) and the Ezekiel 38 War, which will follow in the sequel.
Revelation 19:10 tells us the Spirit of Prophecy is Jesus! It is all about Him!
After finishing drafts on 19 chapters of the sequel, I am now going back and reviewing, editing and rewriting some parts. It was the same way with the first book so I expected this would happen again. Since I am never sure what direction the story will take when I am writing, I am often surprised myself as to what happens. Then it becomes necessary to rewrite some previous chapters to line up with where the story is going.
I have spent more time studying and researching for this book, than I have actually writing. I do not want this novel to become a matter of eschatology debate on what, when and how events of the biblical Book of Revelation will actually play out (since there are varying beliefs), but more an understanding of events that will happen at some point during the final seven years of time as we know it. One thing we know from the prophecies in the Book of Daniel 12:1 - "... a time of trouble will come like there has never been since nations began until that time."
There is an urgency in my spirit as I pray for guidance in writing. I wonder if there will be time to even complete and publish the second book of the trilogy. We are already seeing the events unfolding that were foretold by the ancient prophets that will happen just before great tribulation.
I am closely watching events in the world as they play out exactly as the Bible said they would. The nations are aligning according to the end times Psalms 83 War (where my first novel ended) and the Ezekiel 38 War, which will follow in the sequel.
Revelation 19:10 tells us the Spirit of Prophecy is Jesus! It is all about Him!
Monday, February 16, 2015
Reflections
It is a snowy day in SE Kentucky. The weather forecast is for a possible historic snowfall for this area, just as writing my first novel was a historic event for my life. I love the peaceful tranquility of snow. It lays a blanket of silence across the countryside and opens the heart to reflections.
Writing has truly been a journey in my life and not an event. When I began writing two years ago, I had no idea what to expect. I would many times stop in the midst of a chapter and ask my self, "Will anyone actually read this?" I didn't know what steps to take if and when the book was actually finished. I had music that had been copyrighted and published, but I had never published a book. I was not even sure how to begin. I often wondered if it was a huge waste of time as I spent hundreds of hours researching, writing, editing, and re-writing. However, something in me kept pushing me forward in the midst of all of my uncertainties.
I have been asked numerous times if I experienced 'writer's block'. I can honestly say I never did. Many times I would have no idea what direction the story would take until I actually began writing a new chapter. And there were several times I would have to go back to earlier chapters and make changes to line them with what would unfold in the plot later; but I never reached a place that I didn't know where to go from that point. I know there was a 'Presence' leading me.
My biggest struggle was weighing between two opinions of ending my novel. Those of you that have read it will well understand why. I wanted truth of what will someday be, to impact the reader and remain in their heart as a signpost of being diligent to share the salvation message while we still labor in the harvest. Time is short and night will soon come.
I prayed for guidance and felt the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout the processes of writing, editing, and publishing. I am now in the arena of marketing. Even though that was my career for 35 years, it is very different when you are marketing a product someone else has created. Marketing your own 'baby' is an entirely different emotion. The publisher tells me, as a new author, I must use all potential avenues of promotion keeping it before the public's eyes. To be honest, I sometimes feel it balances on the edge of vanity, and that is the last message I want to send with a Christian novel.
It has been amazing to watch social media share my book to all continents. I have been humbled by contacts from those seeing the shares on FB and purchasing it through various book websites. The responses have been touching and lives have been ministered to by various spiritual elements of the content. When I hear the words 'I couldn't put it down', it is like music to an author's ears.
Through the Goodreads.com website, a book critic from Australia marked my book to be read and reviewed. I have since been in communication with him and I am both excited and a little nervous to hear his professional opinion. He has a few books already lined up before mine, but I will keep you posted on the outcome.
On this beautiful snowy day I will be continuing the journey of the second book in this trilogy that will take the reader into the seven years of tribulation. I see the current events in the world lining up even as I write. I wonder, will there be time to finish?
Maranatha, my friends.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
A Blessed Day
Yesterday, February 9th, was a blessed day! My blog crossed the threshold of over 1000 views, I found it is on 'goodreads.com' and it was added to a Pinterest site called "Books Worth Reading". I am still learning how all of this works, and was not aware of all of the places books could be shared and reviewed.
On top of yesterday's good news, my novel is now selling internationally. I have been contacted by readers in Great Britain, Australia, Germany, and Denmark. And the book has been shared on Facebook to literally every continent (even Muslim nations).
My greatest desire is to know lives have been affected and a new awareness of the spiritual deceptions of the end of days is being born into the minds and hearts of the readers. "As it was in the days of Noah" is an analogy that will soon be a reality.
Maranatha!
On top of yesterday's good news, my novel is now selling internationally. I have been contacted by readers in Great Britain, Australia, Germany, and Denmark. And the book has been shared on Facebook to literally every continent (even Muslim nations).
My greatest desire is to know lives have been affected and a new awareness of the spiritual deceptions of the end of days is being born into the minds and hearts of the readers. "As it was in the days of Noah" is an analogy that will soon be a reality.
Maranatha!
Monday, February 9, 2015
Soli Deo gloria - To God be the Glory
I thank each of my readers for the positive reviews of my novel on both Facebook and websites where they have purchased (Amazon, Amazon UK, BookNook, I-Apple). These reviews are extremely valuable in helping to interest other possible readers of end time novels.
The written reviews have been very positive; and additionally, different readers have contacted me personally and shared which parts of the book either ministered to them or opened their eyes to the paranormal deceptions and events of the end of days. I love these personal contacts! It makes me feel connected to my readers.
I wanted to share a review given by Billie Goldsberry on 'The Omega Watchers' FB page, which truly caught the essence of my intentions for the book as a whole:
"What an education I have received concerning the world view of New Agers! I must admit that I was entirely mesmerized and horrified to feel the tug and pull in the spiritual realm that the characters were experiencing. If a grounded, mature Christian can experience this from reading a book, what hope do others have that are without Christ?! I more fully appreciate the effect our prayers have on the behalf of those who cannot defend themselves against the wiles of the enemy.... This is real, people! I hope this book reaches the masses and becomes a best seller among those who can most identify with the characters!"
(To join us on Facebook click the link to the lower right of this post.)
After hundreds and hundreds of hours researching, writing and editing, it means more than words can say to know that lives are being touched and The Omega Watchers is a tool of ministry in educating Christians to the satanic deceptions that are luring our society and setting the stage for the Anti-Messiah.
The written reviews have been very positive; and additionally, different readers have contacted me personally and shared which parts of the book either ministered to them or opened their eyes to the paranormal deceptions and events of the end of days. I love these personal contacts! It makes me feel connected to my readers.
I wanted to share a review given by Billie Goldsberry on 'The Omega Watchers' FB page, which truly caught the essence of my intentions for the book as a whole:
"What an education I have received concerning the world view of New Agers! I must admit that I was entirely mesmerized and horrified to feel the tug and pull in the spiritual realm that the characters were experiencing. If a grounded, mature Christian can experience this from reading a book, what hope do others have that are without Christ?! I more fully appreciate the effect our prayers have on the behalf of those who cannot defend themselves against the wiles of the enemy.... This is real, people! I hope this book reaches the masses and becomes a best seller among those who can most identify with the characters!"
(To join us on Facebook click the link to the lower right of this post.)
After hundreds and hundreds of hours researching, writing and editing, it means more than words can say to know that lives are being touched and The Omega Watchers is a tool of ministry in educating Christians to the satanic deceptions that are luring our society and setting the stage for the Anti-Messiah.
Soli Deo gloria - To God be the Glory!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Blog comments were blocked!
I didn't realize my blog was blocked from anyone being able to make comments. That has been corrected and I welcome any comments or questions. If there are still issues in making comments, please send me a private message at janeehedrick@hotmail.com
I truly appreciate all of you that take your precious time to read my blog and follow the events of writing, releasing, marketing and the personal emotions involved in a first novel, and now sequels.
God bless you all!
I truly appreciate all of you that take your precious time to read my blog and follow the events of writing, releasing, marketing and the personal emotions involved in a first novel, and now sequels.
God bless you all!
Friday, January 30, 2015
A Glimpse into the Sequel
After two weeks of almost continuous writing I have finished approximately 1/4 of the sequel. A lot of time is spent in researching and getting facts in order. Even though it is written as a novel, I still try to maintain the integrity of prophetic truth and historical information.
There are varying opinions on the sequence of events that will occur during the seven years of what is referred to as The Tribulation. I seriously doubt if anyone can predict how the timelines will exactly play out, but most of us that study prophecy can agree on the actual events themselves. As I am writing the second of what I plan to be a trilogy, I am also watching world events. I believe something major is getting ready to happen in the very near future that could totally change the world in which we live.
A scenario of end time events does not paint a pretty picture and it is not one that most, even Christians, want to hear about. However, that does not stop the progression of prophecy playing out exactly as the ancient prophets wrote.
As I write I am praying the Book of Revelation will come to life as it is lived by my characters and connects the prophetic dots of both the Old Testament and New Testament.
In the first half of "The Omega Watchers Released", the story will take the reader through the outcome of the Mid-East War that is about to take place (according to Psalms 83), the destruction of Damascus (Is. 17) the return of the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to Israel (Jeremiah 23), identifying (who I believe) the False Prophet will be (Rev. 13), the confirmed covenant between Israel and the anti-Christ (Daniel 9: 27) and the war of God and Magog (Ezekiel 38 & 39). The later two will release the first two horses of the apocalypse (Rev. 6).
My entire reason for writing this novel is to help the lay person understand the coming events and be able to share it with their friends and family. We can't stop what's coming, but God promised he would make a way of escape!
Keep your eyes on Israel! Maranatha!!
There are varying opinions on the sequence of events that will occur during the seven years of what is referred to as The Tribulation. I seriously doubt if anyone can predict how the timelines will exactly play out, but most of us that study prophecy can agree on the actual events themselves. As I am writing the second of what I plan to be a trilogy, I am also watching world events. I believe something major is getting ready to happen in the very near future that could totally change the world in which we live.
A scenario of end time events does not paint a pretty picture and it is not one that most, even Christians, want to hear about. However, that does not stop the progression of prophecy playing out exactly as the ancient prophets wrote.
As I write I am praying the Book of Revelation will come to life as it is lived by my characters and connects the prophetic dots of both the Old Testament and New Testament.
In the first half of "The Omega Watchers Released", the story will take the reader through the outcome of the Mid-East War that is about to take place (according to Psalms 83), the destruction of Damascus (Is. 17) the return of the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to Israel (Jeremiah 23), identifying (who I believe) the False Prophet will be (Rev. 13), the confirmed covenant between Israel and the anti-Christ (Daniel 9: 27) and the war of God and Magog (Ezekiel 38 & 39). The later two will release the first two horses of the apocalypse (Rev. 6).
My entire reason for writing this novel is to help the lay person understand the coming events and be able to share it with their friends and family. We can't stop what's coming, but God promised he would make a way of escape!
Keep your eyes on Israel! Maranatha!!
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