If I am being honest, things in my personal life lately have been pretty stressful. People I love were having major surgery, friends of mine are hurting, my kiddos were sick, and in the last week, 3 women close to me have either had a baby, are actively having a baby, or are trying to save their pregnancy. I don't know how you deal with stress, but even though I am worlds better at it than I once was, I am not great at it. Others' pain and hardship weigh on me as if it were my own. Lately, I have been floundering under the weight, but in the midst of the hardest day, God sent me a smile in the shape of a young boy singing a song. And now I want to share the words with you because I am well aware that as long as we live in this world and not the next, we will have strife and hardship. This is your reminder that no matter what is going on in your life right now, you are not alone.
Lord, I thank you for sunshine.
Thank you for rain.
Thank you for joy.
Thank you for pain.
It's a beautiful day-ay-ay-ay-ay.
It's a beautiful day-ay-ay-ay-ay.
It's a beautiful day!
I don't want to act too high and mighty 'cause tomorrow I may fall down on my face!
Lord, I thank you for sunshine.
Thank you for rain.
Thank you for joy.
Thank you for pain.
It's a beautiful day-ay-ay-ay-ay.
It's a beautiful day-ay-ay-ay-ay.
It's a beautiful day!
May your day be bright and your reading be epic!
~ Amy Lynn McConahy, Clean Fiction Publisher
PS The Winter Edition 2022 Ebook is going to be FREE Friday and Saturday on Amazon in celebration of our Clean Fiction Community Day! Don't miss snagging your copy! Also, if you haven't joined our Discord yet, you can find the link below.
Character Art Contest: Voting has begun and we have 6 lovely submissions for you to choose from! I must admit that this is the strongest grouping of images that we have ever had and I couldn't be more excited! We have already received 62 votes and currently Character Art 2: The Wilderbeast from Penelope Grace and the Winter Carousel by author and artist Alexandria Miracola is in first place. You can find her on Instagram at 2125books or online at 2125books.org. Voting will run through January 28th. You may vote once per day. Have your family and friends join in on the fun! This contest is sponsored by LisaLC.Live (blogtalkradio.com/lisalc) "Walk the Talk Show". Listen in as Lisa chats with authors from all genres about their books. This contest is also sponsored by Author Pam Halter, award-winning children's, middle grade, and YA fantasy author. Learn more about her books/services at pamhalter.com. Show these sponsors some love!
Windows into the Multiverse Writing Contest: Submissions are starting to pick up for this contest, but don't worry there is still plenty of time to submit! The deadline for submissions is January 31st. To find out more about this contest please visit the "Contests" page of our website. This Contest is Sponsored By Ambassador International (Books that Magnify the Lord Jesus Christ) at ambassador-international.com and Strangers and Aliens, a Podcast Exploring Faith and Imagination, at strangersandaliens.com (Facebook & YouTube).
Cover Art Contest: Submissions are now open for the Cover Art Contest! The deadline for submissions is January 28th. To find out more about this contest please visit the "Contests" page of our website. This Contest is Sponsored By Peacock Books & Wildlife Art where a large selection of books and photographs curated by and produced by Lisa Loucks-Christenson can be found. Visit her website at peacockbookswildlifeart.com.
This Week's Community Activity:
Clean Fiction Community Day
We will be having a short-notice Clean Fiction Community Day next Friday, January 20th at 7pm EST. Meet us on the Clean Fiction Community Discord Server for an evening of information, prizes, and introductions. We will be giving away exclusive stickers, 3D-printed bookmarks, and a paperback copy of the Winter Edition 2022. I will be sharing with you about upcoming contests and quotes from some of our Windows into the Multiverse submissions. You will also be given a chance to connect with some of our reviewers. It will be an evening of fun where no one takes themselves too seriously. Come be part of the community! Clean Fiction Community Discord: https://discord.gg/yetJ9ZpGED
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