Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Emeline series by Kathy J. Perry, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Books
Title: A Journey
Series: Emeline #1
Author: Kathy J Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words, LLC
Release Date: November 1, 2023
Genre: Christian Young Adult 19th Century American Historical Fiction
A promise made to her dying father; a struggle that tests her faith; a journey that pushes her resilience and resourcefulness to their limits
Emeline, a thirteen-year-old Missouri orphan, must set off on a quest across frontier America to fulfil her father’s last to find her grandfather in Boston.
Crossing this dangerous and unforgiving land alone, she must face challenges without losing her faith, rising to every test ahead if she’s to survive and find a home at the end of her adventure.
Will Emeline’s journey bring her the family she longs for?
Readers of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Louisa May Alcott will delight in this fast-paced adventure.
EXCERPT:
I threw on my robe and wanted to stoke the fire in the wood stove to warm the house. But first, I checked on Pa. “Pa?” No answer. “Pa?” He couldn’t still be asleep, could he? Drawing closer, I understood from his wincing face that he was in pain; it was hard for him to even breathe.
“Oh no, Pa!” I sat on his bed and held his hand. “What’s wrong? Can I get a doctor for you? Don’t leave me, Pa!”
“Em. No time. It’s my heart.” Tavis grimaced as he spoke with labored breaths. “Please. Take my Bible. Stay with my dad in Boston. Your grandfather. Silas O’Connor. Lithographer. Remember?”
My body shook uncontrollably, but I held in tears as I listened. “Yes, Pa. Anything else?”
“Promise me. Let him get to know you - love you as I do. Family is important.” He stopped to gather what little strength remained. “Take the gun he gave to me. Initials on the handle - his and mine. Proof of who you are. Tell him I love him.” His last words were, “Have courage. Don’t forget, God will be with you. Love you, Em.” His breathing stopped.
So did mine, for a moment. The life in Pa, once so strong,
was gone. He would join Ma with Jesus in heaven now. I had never felt so alone.
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Title: Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893
Series: Emeline #2
Author: Kathy J Perry
Publisher: Chickadee Words, LLC
Release Date: March 1, 2024
Genre: Christian Young Adult Historical Fiction
When the world around you is falling apart, you must find strength within yourself.
Three years after her father’s death, Emeline has settled into life in Indianapolis.
Then an urgent visit to her childhood farm in Missouri changes everything. Her manager dies, the economy is in recession, and the caretakers are moving back to Wisconsin. Emeline is suddenly responsible for the farm… and she’s out of her depth.
With the help of her closest allies, Emeline sets out to turn the farm around until disaster strikes and she must start again. Emeline faces her biggest challenge finding the courage to have confidence in herself.
Can Emeline’s faith and resourcefulness bring her the joy and security she’s worked so hard to find?
This coming-of-age tale is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.
EXCERPT:
He opened the box.
I gasped, startled by stacks of shiny gold coins inside, and whispered, “Oh, my stars and garters! How many coins are here and what are they worth?”
“Your pa deposited quite a lot before he passed and, thanks to Pa’s management of the farm’s finances, and the Cooper’s caretaking, the value of your account has grown. This currently holds $2,300.00, or sixty-five Liberty Double Eagle gold coins. Each coin is worth $20.00.”
“Oh, goodness!” I covered my mouth with my shaking hand. “Pa always scrimped and saved. As a child, I thought we were poor.” I collapsed on a nearby stool as I tried to comprehend what this fortune meant. I faced him, agog. And I still hid $650.00 in my linen pouch, too. “I’ve cash saved from my work in Indianapolis. Should I put it in here, or deposit it at the bank?”
“It’s safe to leave it here, but you can deposit it, if you wish.”
I slipped the bag from underneath my waistband. “Here. I’d like to keep it all together. Thank you.” I pulled most of the money out and set it inside the box, keeping a little on me.
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Kathy J Perry | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub
About the Author
Of the many jobs she’s held in the past, including thirty-five years of designing and constructing stained glass windows part-time, teaching was one of the most enjoyable for Kathy J. Perry because investing in kids is so important. To this end, she continues to encourage good character with clean, moral stories kids and teens love to read. Good books make such an impact. Writing is hard work, but there’s nothing like a good story to run off with your imagination. When things are flowing, it’s like a vacation. Sometimes the best ideas come in the middle of the night. When not writing, you’ll find her painting with watercolor, doing school visits, writing a blog, interviewing other writers, designing websites, working as an administrative assistant part-time, and renovating houses. Is this retirement? Apparently so! She loves every minute of it with her husband of 43 years.
Connect with Kathy by visiting kathyjperry.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
Tour Giveaway
(1) winner will receive signed print copies of A Journey and Finding Strength, companion journal, bookmarks, and a $25 Amazon gift card plus a code for free audiobooks for both titles!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight October 1, 2024 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 8, 2024. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
Giveaway is subject to JustRead Publicity Tours Giveaway Policies.
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