My theme for the end of 2023 going into 2024 is Rest.
Rest means choosing to take care of myself while loving others. So, I have challenged myself to moderate eating, increase exercise by inches rather than miles, and schedule days off. I love my work of writing, and I choose to reward myself for getting writing done with things that help me rest. I may be active when I’m resting—for instance, riding my bike in the park and then going out for ice cream. I may sit and read. I may hang out with friends and family.
At 2 pm I hit the “send” button and my manuscript zoomed to Winged Publications.
Two+ years work.
Now to prepare book 4 in the Soul’s Warfare series: Silence to Singing.
Jacket Cover for The Horned Edge
A Soul’s Warfare Book 3
By Rosemary B. Althoff
Brilliant physicist Lewis Brahmindura was a prisoner in the alien world Lanthra during the Horned Edge’s first attempt to conquer the Earth. Now back home, Lewis fights seizures and PTSD and yearns for his lost love a world apart. But trouble grows when he’s tempted by a beautiful woman … sent by the enemy.
Plus, Lewis holds the key for instant space travel—a small curl of plastic—in his pocket that could turn the tide in his favor.
Amid all the action, family trouble looms—his mom has cancer. Younger brother Patrick is kidnapped. And Gracie, his little sister, turns to alcohol. Can anything else go wrong?
Can anyone or anything stop the Horned Edge from their plotting?
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About the Author
Rosemary B. Althoff studied creative writing at the University of Kentucky under author and poet laureate of Kentucky, Wendell Berry. After adventures as a Lutheran missionary in the Philippines, she worked for God’s Word to the Nations Bible Society. Her M.A. at Cleveland State University opened the way to teach public speaking and writing at various universities and colleges in Ohio.
Now Rosemary lives in New Orleans, LA with her pastor husband. Besides writing, she enjoys reading, painting landscapes, playing the piano, and hiking.
What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?
Ironic, isn’t it, that I taught public speaking for years at the college level, but I’m afraid to make the appointments to talk about my books and “God Active in Science—and Story”?
In due time, in due time, I shall make the calls. And speak. And sign books.
Rosemary Althoff, Author 