Softening hearts in hard times.
Historical romance with God's supernatural touch.
Join the Innocents of Marbella Launch Team!
"Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." Galations 6:2
About the Book
In the 15th century, one of Joan of Arc's top commanders was convicted of horrific crimes against hundreds of children. ​​
Innocents of Marbella follows Zahra, the Moorish linguist hired by the church to interpret at the infamous serial killer's trial.
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When her beloved child maidservant is abducted, Zahra seeks help from an accused sorcerer, Stephen Kempe, arrested during his hunt for his missing niece.​​​
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In a moment of desperation, she breaks Kempe out of jail, and they flee authorities into the forest. She quickly realizes her mistake when he throws her into a blazing fire.
​Innocents of Marbella explores dark spiritual topics involving real historical figures and events, but always, "joy comes in the morning."
Psalm 30:5
What is a Launch Team?
A launch team is a group of enthusiastic readers who help an author spread the word about their new book release. Launch team members read the book, leave reviews on various book platforms (Amazon, Goodreads, Bookbub, etc), and share about it on social media.
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I will add you to a members-only group on Discord (can't be Facebook, because they send your data to Amazon, and Amazon deletes your reviews if you are in a group with me). I will have contests, prizes, and giveaway raffles as often as I can. We will geek out over historical romance tropes we love, share comparable title recommendations, and generally have a ton of fun in the duration of the launch team.
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I will also host some live sales numbers update meetings and celebrations for those who want to connect on a more personal level. But I still love my shy friends, so no worries if you would like to stick to the chat room! (I got my start in writing chat rooms...)
You are Joining a Cause
Christian fiction is often cautious and restrained.
It is one of the reasons many readers—even those who identify as Christian—don't bother when they see the 'inspirational' tag on a book.
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Too much faith-driven fiction shies away from difficult topics and dark historical events, and thus readers miss the opportunity to witness redemption from the deepest pits of spiritual desolation. Innocents of Marbella exposes the gritty side of the battle for souls, proving that even the tightest grip of evil can be overcome.
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While this medieval romance adventure has no cursing, no sex, and little violence, it can be enjoyed by those who prefer the general market because it is not sterilized for sensitive readers.
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By joining and helping me have a successful launch, we can reach readers who prefer less "soft" fiction but whose souls also hunger to read in a Christian worldview, with a strong message of hope.
What Do Launch Team Members Do?
Those who apply to be in the launch team will be excited to commit to the following:
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Buy the Book - These days, reviews that are not "verified" on Amazon will get deleted. The e-book is inexpensive, and if it is in your preferred genre, you are going to love it.
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Leave a Review - This is the most important metric in an indie author's career these days. Without reviews, the algorithm Sparta-kicks your book into the abyss.
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Share on Social Media - Spread the word about the book however much you want (or don't want) with your circle of influence. Varying social media activity with the #innocentsofmarbella hashtag can really boost visibility of the book among readers who love this genre.
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Timeframe - The launch team will be active for five weeks: September 12 (one week before release date of 9.19.24) through October 17. Prizes, raffles, giveaways, oh my!
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