Tag: Daughter of Babylon

Early release for ‘ALASKA!’

Those of you who promptly pre-ordered Book 7 in my Daughter of Babylon series know it was set to release on November 28. I’m delighted to tell you it’s coming out early! The new release date for ALASKA is September 29, 2020. This is the final book in the series, and it’s packed with thrills, danger, and unexpected twists.

When you pick up ALASKA, you can plan on staying up late. While revising it, I had to binge-read… and I already knew what was going to happen!

Concluding this series is bittersweet for me. On the one hand, I’ve been chomping at the bit to begin my next series, Tribulation, so I’m excited to get started on that. On the other hand, it’s a little sad to say goodbye to the characters in Daughter of Babylon. They’ve become a big part of my life over the past twenty months.

If you’re new to this series, the first book, CALIFORNIA, will be free from September 30 through October 4. If you’re already a fan of Daughter of Babylon, perhaps you’d be kind enough to recommend it to a friend.

Looking ahead, I’m eager to introduce you to the cast of characters in the Tribulation series. They’re strong, quirky, and spiritual. I hope you’ll love them like you loved the Band of Believers and the cast from Daughter of Babylon. If you ever wonder what things might be like during the tribulation, I think you’ll really enjoy this series. Look for it in January 2021.

 Until next time, my friends, prep and pray!

Jamie

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A ‘Daughter of Babylon’ secret

Hey, y’all…

Want to know a secret about my Daughter of Babylon series?

Alana Mills was not supposed to be in it! If you’ve read the series (so far), you know that in the first book, she’s the deviously scheming vice president of the United States. She’s a key player in the rest of the series, as well. I mean, can you imagine the series without her?

Neither can I! Here’s what happened…

I’m what authors refer as a seat-of-the-pants writer, as opposed to those really smart writers who OUTLINE their novels and series. Basically, it means I don’t really know exactly what’s going to happen in the book or series until it’s on the page (well, I do have general ideas and plot points, but a lot of the story just comes to me after I pray for help – which I do, A LOT).

So as I began this series, I had the villain (terrorist) and the good guys (Katie and Zach), but I felt like something was missing. My brainstorming notes say (in terribly scrawled handwriting): “Make it Bigger Scale. Grander Story. Add a subplot…. Add more characters – get the President and Sec. of Interior in on it. President is a woman.”

And so Basilia and Alana and their administration arrived in the story, forming a third plot line that weaves through the entire series!

Want to know more about my writing life? I’ve written a guest post for Suite T, an authors’ blog, on how an author can be successful without social media. Shocking, I know! You can read it here.

Before you go, I want to send out a huge “THANK YOU” to those of you who have written reviews for my books on Amazon. It’s impossible to tell you how much it helps me as a writer – and blesses me, as well. Thank you so much!

‘CANADA’ available July 28… or pre-order now!

Hey, everyone! The wait is nearly over… Book 6 in the Daughter of Babylon series is now available for pre-order on Amazon for its July 28th release date! Yes, I’m just a little excited. 😉

What’s CANADA about? So glad you asked….

Just when things start to look up… everything falls apart.

After being pursued relentlessly, Katie and Zach Nelson have found a way to get out of the United States. But they had to separate their little family, which was the last thing they wanted to do. Can Katie and her son safely reach Canada? And will they be able to find Zach?

At the same time, Zach’s brother Evan attempts to find a way forward after his world blew up. He needs a job, a home and a new life. Will he and Elizabeth find true love?

Meanwhile, having survived an assassination attempt and the subsequent attack on the White House, U.S. President Alana Mills has found a momentary respite in Canada, and finally reunited with the ambassador to Israel. Does he have the answers she needs? Can he help save the devastated country?

Filled with unexpected twists, CANADA is the sixth book in the apocalyptic thriller Daughter of Babylon series. Begin the adventure today!

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A victory garden and a new book

Dear friends,

I pray you are growing closer to the Lord during this tumultuous time. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful and loving Heavenly Father!

In World War II, folks in the United States and Europe were encouraged to grow as much produce as they could in what came to be known as “victory gardens.” They supplemented home rations, boosted morale, and relieved a burdened public food supply chain.

This February, I told my brother I had planted veggie seeds because I didn’t want to buy grocery store lettuce that had been handled, coughed and sneezed on by folks with the virus. My farmer brother told his friends, “if my sister’s growing food, everybody should grow food!”  I laughed about this all the way through March, as I tried not to kill too many of my fragile lettuce and tomato starts. I’ve never thought I had a green thumb.

So far, the tomatoes, spinach and peppers have all survived, and most of the lettuce. Our Great Dane did “thin” the lettuce one day… that dog does love her salad!

Those of you who have read my Band of Believers series will recall that Willow and her friends were intently focused on gardening to provide food for themselves. I think it’s a useful hobby that all of us can learn for hard times.

And speaking of books… some of you have been patiently waiting for the fifth book in my Daughter of Babylon series. Well, “D.C.” is now available on Amazon! I hope you enjoy it. 

In closing, I want to encourage you to stay close to the Lord. If the world seems to shift under your feet, remember, He is the solid rock! Make your life’s firm foundation on Him.

Blessings and prayers,

Jamie

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“OREGON” is coming next week!

Hello, everybody! I hope you had a lovely Christmas and you’re looking forward to a new year (and a new decade!).

I’m pleased to announce the release of the fourth book in my “Daughter of Babylon” series on Dec. 30th. You can pre-order or purchase it here.

Here’s the scoop:

The water is off. The power is off. All bets are off.

Suffering a nearly fatal blow, the United States staggers forward, struggling to regain its footing. The latest attack, a massive EMP, has wiped out most of the nation’s electric grid.

In Oregon, Katie and Zach Nelson settle in a location that appears to be a safe hideout… but unexpected threats may make it untenable, and stress from their long ordeal begins to take its toll. Can this defenseless family live in obscurity, or will the forces mounting against them prevail?

Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, President Alana Mills attempts to reassure and calm the populace while grappling with her new position and those who seek to undermine her. Was her predecessor murdered in the White House? Is she also in a killer’s crosshairs?

In Canada, Evan Nelson struggles to guide his mother and Elizabeth while reeling from unspeakable tragedy. Dwindling resources and growing hostility create new problems. With no money and few friends, how can they hope to survive?

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Daughter of Babylon series begins today!

I’m pleased to announce that my new series, Daughter of Babylon, is now launched! Book 1, California, is available in the Amazon store. Here’s what it’s about:

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Katie Nelson just wants to celebrate her anniversary with a relaxing camping trip on the California coast. But terrorists have other plans for the weekend. Like torching the place.

When she and her husband Zach scramble to evacuate, they’re snared in all sorts of trouble, and soon they’re running for their lives.

Meanwhile, Basilia Hernandez and Alana Mills, the new president and vice president of the United States, face one shocking turn of events after another. Do they have what it takes to protect and defend the country during the apocalypse? Or will they make it worse?

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New series coming!

Hello, everyone!

I hope you are are doing well and staying warm and dry… it’s been quite a winter, hasn’t it? I know I’m looking forward to spring!

Just a quick update… I’ve just completed the manuscript for the first book in my upcoming series, Daughter of Babylon. I’m looking forward to sharing this series with you this summer, beginning with ‘California Burning’ in May 2019!

As always, please feel free to contact me using the button above… I love to hear from readers. God bless you and keep you! Jamie