And now for something completely different...

Writing about the great tribulation and the last days–while undeniably exciting–can be a pretty exhausting task, especially when it's practically all the writing you've done in the last couple of years. I realized this over a year ago, shortly after starting the first book in the FLEE series. I knew that I needed a break. So, for a change of pace, I began a side writing project around that same time. It was something more for myself than any kind of reading audience, but it wasn't long before I found myself falling in love with the story and characters.

You see, the goal of this project was simple–tell an honest story about life from the perspective of your average, adolescent Witness boy. It wasn't set during Armageddon or the great tribulation or paradise, but in our modern day. Instead of some epic, cinematic struggle, the main character would just be a normal kid trying to survive his teenage years: navigating the horrors of high school, attempting to not stand out too much, struggling to not be awkward around girls in the hall, and trying to figure out who he was and what he wanted to do. If Critical Times was a Summer blockbuster and the FLEE books were a thriller miniseries, this book was one of those quirky indie flicks.

Since this novel is so different (and quite strange, frankly), there is of course some risk releasing it within the EK Jonathan family (in fact, I did consider releasing it under a different pen name, but after weighing all the pros and cons I decided against it). In any case, it's almost done, and should be ready for a wide release this summer, and who knows, you might just enjoy it!

Here's a sneak peek at the cover:

Stay tuned!

It's live!

Get it here (or click the image below)!

(Unfortunately the paperback and Kindle versions are not linked within a single product description; I'm working with Amazon on getting this issue and a few others ironed out. In any event, both versions are currently available!)

Paperback version of STAY releasing early

Just a slight modification to the last post I made regarding the release of STAY. I've decided to release the paperback version of the book a day earlier (Monday, April 23rd). This will allow time for shipping, so that those who choose to go the paperback route can [hopefully] start reading around the same time as those who get the Kindle version. The Kindle version will still go live on Tuesday, April 24th.

To keep track of the release times, I've set up a couple of countdown displays. Not long to wait!

Release Date for STAY

Well, I've hit the final stretch in the editing process for STAY, meaning that I can confidently announce a release date! It's been a long process (though slightly smoother and quicker than my previous novels), and it feels wonderful to know that it's nearly done and ready to share.

Here's the full cover:

In case you can't make out the description from the back cover, here's the plain text version:

Peter and Rachel Burton make it safely aboard their rig in New Orleans, but their journey is far from over. With Thiago close on their heels and a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, more trials await. Farther north, Joyce Tucker leaves her camp in Vancouver to deal with a medical emergency. But nothing will compare with what awaits her on the other side of the border...

 So, when exactly can you expect STAY? Soon... It'll land on Amazon on April 24th, just two weeks from today!

Stay tuned!