Do you prefer reading a book or listening to one?


Happy New Years!

It's hard to believe we are almost through January! I am so excited for this coming year. As many of you know, I have tried recording an audiobook on my own. It was a fail. Instead of giving up on that dream, I have enlisted the help of a professional narrator. Her name is Lisa Sandlin, and she is a closed-door/cozy mystery narrator, perfect for the voice of this series! I am running a Kickstarter campaign to help cover production costs. I feel strongly about having a human narrator rather than a free AI narrator. Please check out the project ​here​ and have a part in backing the project. If you can't help back, please pray for the project to be funded.

STILL HAVE A FEW LEFT! All you have to do is buy the A Wisp of Grace book and leave a review. It can be an e-book, a hardback, or a paperback. All I need is a pic of the Amazon review you left. You can even leave a review for what part you have read, for instance... "I just started reading this book and ..... (tell what you think)."

I made the cute bag charms on the bags, too! Upload the receipt and pick your bag color at the link here.

CONGRATS TO: This month's free ebook winner is-lynseegottfried Be on the lookout for your ebook in the next few days!

Writing News: I am working on another Shady Springs book and also a standalone Christian mystery/time travel (to the 1940's) novel!

Upcoming Events:

2/7 Semi Day Party Pop Up Shop in Little Rock from 1-5pm, 2930 S University (OLE 1)

4/10-11 Tropicon Author Event Hot Springs, AR

4/25 Hot Link Festival, Pittsburg

Let me know which you prefer.... reading a book or listening to one?

Keep making the impossible possible with God!

Chrystal Gilkey

“God is looking for those with whom He can do the impossible – what a pity that we plan only the things that we can do by ourselves.” ― A.W. Tozer

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If you love Christian fiction, especially mystery and romance, this newsletter is for you! My goal in writing is to encourage other Christians in their walk with the Lord. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and lean in! It's an honor to have you on this author journey with me.

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