"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

— Audrey Hepburn

Out of Darkness Rising

This is an awesome book written by my friend, Gillian Adams. A few weeks ago we shot the book trailer at Lake Ray Roberts here in Texas. No, I hadn't heard of people making book trailers either, until now. I have to admit it's a pretty good idea.

It was so cold outside when we were filming! And VERY windy. Our fabulous story board papers were almost lost to the lake! Several times! All the actors were freezing, and in between takes I was shivering (and I never shiver....never). I was so excited that Gillian let me portray a character in her story. (spoiler: I die:) The whole experience was super fun, we all hung out at Gillian's house and had hot chocolate afterwards :) Yay for hot chocolate!!! It's too bad we started it so late that Adam (my brother) couldn't enter it in the San Antonio Christian Film Festival. It will probably turn out too short anyway. So...

Here is what the book cover will look like when it comes out:

                                        Darkness reigns unchallenged.

For the villagers on the accursed Island, life has only one meaning - death. Bound to the Island by the curse, the villagers suffer beneath the iron claw of the serpent, daily breathing the poison of his breath and dying to appease his insatiable appetite.

When Marya’s parents are slain by the serpent for their belief in a legendary king, she becomes an Outcast. Struggling to survive and avoid the vengeance of the Tribunal, Marya is torn between legend and the harsh reality of the Island. Yet when a forgotten promise springs to life, she cannot help wondering if the old stories might in fact be true. And if they are, will the promise prove stronger than the curse?

Out of Darkness Rising is being published by Flaming Pen Press and will be released summer 2012. It is an allegorical fantasy novella intended for a young adult audience.  

This is so cool! I'm so excited for Gillian. She is a great writer. Be sure to visit her blog: http://ofbattlesdragonsandswordsofadamant.blogspot.com/p/innocent-blood.html

Third Time's the Charm

Aria, has won the contest! 

I will also send Jansen something, since she did have an advantage. Though I haven't decided what.

So, I have gone off a high dive before, it was three stories high. Very fun. But I have not snorkeled. :( But I want to! That's one of the things I want to do before I die, to go snorkeling or scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef.

Thank you guys for participating! You make my blog a lot more fun!

*Ding Ding* Round Three!

We had another tie, so...

1. I love to snow board.
2. I love high diving.
3. I love snorkeling.

One thing on the list I have never done. Which one is it?

A Tie!

Well! It seams that we have a tie on our hands! Aria B. guessed 6, and Jansen R. guessed 8. It was 7! Very close guys :D

I just played the game "Two truths and a lie" at a Christmas party a couple days ago, and it was pretty fun. It's where I make three statements, and you will have to find the false one. Aria might have a slight advantage here because she has known me all her life :) I will try and make it really hard.

1. I have been out of the country three times.
2. I have never fainted.
3. I learned how to use the computer when I was 14.

Which is the lie?

Thanksgiving Holiday!

I have to say a big "Thank You" to Jansen, who wanted me to blog about my Thanksgiving!

We had a great one! :) It was not the usual, traditional Thanksgiving though. What I mean by "the usual" is spending the day with our extended family members. We just had a nice lunch at home, with Mom, Dad, Tyler and Adam. Also Paul Grobey spent the day with us as well. He is one of the singles in our church that dad mentors.

After lunch, we went to the Chins house, they were having a bunch of international students over for Chinese food, and Dad gave a presentation on how our Thanksgiving Holiday got started.

As a family, we have been going through "Of Plymouth Plantation" By William Bradford. It is fantastic. A great historical account of peril, excitement, intrigue, disease, and courageous men and women striving to live out lives free to worship the Creator. We were planning on getting to the actual feasting part before the 24th, but it didn't work out. :) We are still reading, and enjoying every minute of it!
I would encourage everyone to make it a Thanksgiving tradition!

Hope everyone had a great Holiday!

In Him,
~Amy K

~Contest for the Sunflower Painting~

On December 1st I will declare the winner of the contest, so don't wait to take a guess! If people tie, I will have to think of another contest just between those people :)

Good luck!
~Amy K