Prism Book Tours: “The Kingdom to Come” By Jennifer Ball Book Tour/Giveaway

By Ruth on September 9, 2018 in book, giveaway, guest post

On Tour with Prism Book Tours

A Great Light

(The Kingdom to Come #1)

by Jennifer Ball

Young Adult Christian Fantasy

Paperback & ebook, 298 Pages

June 28th 2018 by Revelation Publishing Company

Love and war are often the same thing.

Prince Karhiad is a humble king-in-waiting. His father, King Vilsig, rules the Kingdom of Merrhius with an iron fist. While the king dreams of endless conquests, his son only wants to conquer the hearts of his subjects through love instead of fear.

Meanwhile, a dark and sinister force threatens every kingdom around. And if King Vilsig and Prince Karhiad can’t put aside their differences, an ancient sinister beast and his supernatural army will lay waste to the Kingdom of Merrhius.

On the night of Prince Karhiad’s 17th birthday, he is mesmerized by a radiant light and makes a decision to learn of its origin. That choice will force him towards answers he wasn’t seeking, a woman he wasn’t planning to fall in love with, and a destiny that will bring him great suffering yet an even greater reward. But in this gripping tale of good vs. evil, the power of love isn’t just a shield to ward off the darkness — it’s also the strongest weapon of all.

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Inspiration for A GREAT LIGHT

Guest Post By the Author

This book was inspired by my favorite non-fictional person who was a humble king. Although, he was never a prince and had no royal bloodline, he was (in the plans of God) next in line for the throne — King David. The extreme trials that David faces in his lifetime are so immense, yet he stays faithful to a God he’s never laid eyes on. He never allows his status as king to make him arrogant or materialistic. Granted, King David has human weaknesses and falls into some poor decisions; however, he is quickly redirected by his spiritual counselors and repents. This king of Israel, even as a teenager, is one of the mightiest warriors ever recorded.

This is how Prince Karhiad and his story came to be. I had fun creating the fantastical element of this story with different gifts that certain people have. It isn’t magic, as some view it, but a gift. It was also really enjoyable designing the evil entity, Abaddon, to reflect just how manipulative, cunning, and deceiving evil really is.

About the Author

I am a friend of Jesus who at times fails at making this is my most important relationship. I am a wife who forgets at times this is my primary job. I am a mom who at times didn’t get it right. I take lots of pictures that annoy everyone in my family except for my dog. She loves it.

I began writing short stories when I was a child. I would sit in my room for hours writing as fast as I could to keep up with my thoughts. We didn’t have a typewriter and certainly no computer. Too often my writing would turn to scribble. I ended up with lots of loose paper with many short stories written on them in half scribble that made it too difficult for others to read. Thanks to technology, I went back to my childhood passion and wrote a story that I turned into a readable book.

That’s me, to make a long story short.

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

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9 Comments

Sunnymay September 15, 2018 Reply

For the cover of the book, The Kingdom to Come, I like the mistiness that leads to the castle framed on each side by trees. I like that the people in it are not perfect and Shows how King David of Israel was a “mighty warrior.” The tale seems to be a mystery and fantasy which kids 12 and over would like.
Becky Richardson September 11, 2018 Reply

My teenage grandchildren would love to read this. I enjoyed the synopsis and the cover is interesting.
Jennifer Ball September 10, 2018 Reply

Thank you both so much, Darlene and Denise! I really hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing your thoughts on it. I’m working on the 2nd book now. It is going to involve much more tragedy, internal struggle and love that heals it all. Because that’s the journey of life — struggle that tries to weaken us, and love that makes us stronger.
denise September 10, 2018 Reply

the plot sounds very interesting, especially with the biblical ties
Darlene Owen September 10, 2018 Reply

I love books that have a little romance and a little mystery, should be a good book to read.