October 13th

October 13th

To anyone else this is just another day.
Another date "memories" might pop up on their Facebook feed.
Some people might not realize that a whole year has passed since LAST October 13th.

But today holds a special meaning to me. For October 13th, 2017 is the day I launched, what was originally called, "For the Love of Books".

I still cannot wrap fathom that it has been an ENTIRE YEAR since I started this journey! SO many AMAZING things have happened in this last year and today I only have a thankful heart because I know this whole thing is ONLY by God!!

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October 13th, 2017 →  October 13th, 2018

In a year I have:

Changed my name from "For the Love of Books" to "For the Love of Christian Fiction".

Bought business cards. (If you want some shoot me a message. I've got hundreds. 😉)

Written 74 blog posts.

Posted 133 photos on bookstagram.

Hit 1,003 Instagram followers.

Published 50 videos on booktube.

Reached 129 subscribers on YouTube.

Read books I never would've picked up in the stores 

Started working with some of my favorite publishers.

Started reviewing for a book magazine and website.

Joined street teams and launch teams.

Met some amazing authors in person.

Met people just like me through social media.

Became great friends with those said people I met through social media.


And every day I have thanked God for this crazy journey He's allowed me to start, and the strength He's given me to continue!!

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I couldn't do this without God, and I REALLY couldn't do it without YOU!! The audience I've reached, and the audience I've yet to reach "THANK YOU!!" Y'all are the reason I do this. Your encouragement and excitement keeps me smiling and puts fuel in my tank on days when I'm feelin' groggy. 

So what better anniversary gift to me than to gift one of y'all something special and close to my heart!!

Like I said in my list above I started reviewing for a book magazine "Hope by the Book". I still get emotional when I think of the chance this team is taking on me, and the confidence they have in me. 

To say thank you for all you guys do, and have done, I'm giving away a ONE YEAR subscription to the "Hope by the Book" magazine. 

All you have to do is follow me on social media! (You can pick which one or even all of them if you want)

Then comment here and let me know which platform you followed me on, and leave your email so I can contact you if you won! 

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Thinking about the ups and downs this year has brought brings tears to my eyes. I type this with a full and grateful heart. 

I cannot wait to see what the next year brings! 💚💕💚

So yes October 13th might just be another day to everyone else, but to me it marks a vital part in my history AND my future!

*Hope by the Book is NOT sponsoring this giveaway*