Monday, January 26, 2015

A Shadow of Fear


This is a story about a boy named Ben, who is ten years old. He wants to go to camp with his big brother, Tom, but his parents don’t think he should go because he is afraid of so many things and hasn’t behaved well at times. Ben decides to try to overcome his fears and ask himself what Jesus would do in the situations he faces.

Ben learns good lessons about faith and trust in God while facing his fears and also the difficulties some people face in life, such as his friend, Mary, who is in a wheelchair, and a homeless man he meets.

Children should be able to relate to Ben’s struggles to do the right thing and not be so fearful, learning that God loves and takes care of him. Readers will find satisfaction in how Ben’s simple longing to go to camp leads to important changes in him that positively affect others.

You can visit author Janet Ann Collins at her blog, Onwords and A Shadow of Fear may be purchased from Amazon.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Coming Soon!

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It is my pleasure to share with you that my new children's picture book, Olive and the Great Flood, will soon be released by Guardian Angel Publishing, who also published my Animal Sound Mix-up. This is a story about the dove who flew out from Noah's Ark and the important job she had to do. Did you know that not only did she discover when the flood had gone down and it was safe for everyone to leave the ark, but she is also the one who helped the animals stay calm during that long ride? She also learned an important lesson about God's love and promise.

The book is beautifully illustrated by Kathleen Bullock. You can see more books she has illustrated for Guardian Angel Publishing. Watch for upcoming news about the release of Olive and the Great Flood!