I know many of you are anxiously awaiting the release of Volume 2 in the Days of Messiah Series. So, in celebration of the anniversary of the release of The Healer's Touch, we've released a FREE short story! The Saga Begins is a prequel to The Healer's Touch and The Messiah's Sign and it's available as a free download for a limited time only. My hope is that you will enjoy the story and it will help you await the release of Volume 2 this fall. About The Saga Begins: Sixteen year old Tyrus and his family are forced to flee Rome and the cynical Caesar who blames them for a scandal. They board a ship bound for the Holy Land, but can they escape the imperial eagle before he swoops down upon them? The Saga Begins is now available for download! Here's the link to get it FREE for a limited time! http://www.amberschamel.com/free-story---the-saga-begins.html   Here's an excerpt from The Saga Begins: Circa 3 A.D. "Tyrus, wake up...

I have been invited to participate in the world blog tour by my friend,Nancy Bolton. Her blog posted last week at http://boltonnancy.com/2014/05/26/my-blog-hop-post-about-my-writing-process/ and it was a lot of fun! Nancy and I met online in a critique group. I have enjoyed reading Nancy's brilliant compositions and look forward to seeing her published soon! Nancy Bolton lives in rural upstate New York. A wife of 41 years, mother to 5 sons, and grandmother of two, she writes a variety of Christian fiction and creative non-fiction. Her debut novel, a contemporary romance entitled “The Right Ingredients” comes out this September with Prism Book Group. She also writes historical romance and women’s fiction, a Christian fantasy series, and is working on a children’s book. Her focus is on how a character’s life and heart changes through their spiritual relationship with God, and her hope is that her stories will inspire and edify the reader, as well as entertain. For this blog, ...