Soon, very soon!

I thought I’d have it by now, but the publishing process takes time. It was cool to see the galley proofs of the cover and the inside of the book. The final is approved and submitted and I should have an “author’s copy” in about 2 weeks.As soon as I approve the final, then it will be available through the publisher’s site and in the major outlets (Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, etc.) 2 weeks after that.

Once the regular book is printed, then they create the ebook.

I will soon have bulk prices then I’ll start contacting local churches with bookstores.

My first book signing will be at my church, stay tuned for details!

Please go to the Facebook page and “Like” it to have a chance to win a signed hardcover copy! 

God Bless!
Giselle Aguiar
Award-Winning Christian Author
www.giselleaguiar.com  

Deo Volente! Wins 2nd place in the Women of Faith writing contest!

9 years ago I started writing my novel. 7 years later I found an agent who believed in the story. 2 years later, I attend the Women of Faith conference at the invitation of a church friend who had extra tickets and saw that they were having this writing contest and it was free to submit.

2 weeks ago, I was notified that I had made the 30 finalists and today I found out the novel won 2nd place. Praise be to God!

The story was His inspiration and finally, FINALLY it will be published. Stay tuned to this blog for news and information on when it will be available. You can read about the novel here and you can sign up to be on my mailing list and get updates by going to http://www.giselleaguiar.com/novel1/Contact.html.

Hallelujah!

Soli Deo Gloria! To God Alone be the Glory!

Giselle

My Inspiration

A street in Herculaneum preserved by Vesuvius

What inspired me to write a novel? A few things. I enjoy reading novels that are part of series. One day I found myself looking for a new series to start and couldn’t find one. So God put the thought in my mind: “Why don’t you write one?” I always thought I was a good writer. I took a few writing courses as part of the requisites in college and I’ve written a few articles for newsletters and restaurant reviews, but I never considered my self a professional writer. Then I thought – what should I write about?

I’ve always be fascinated with New Testament times – what would it have been like to live then and be part of the new Christian church? I’m a history buff so I started looking into church history and found the church’s amazing growth from Pentecost to what it is today is very rich.

In 1986 I had the opportunity to tour Italy on a rail pass, I visited Milan, Bologna, Florence, Pisa, Rome, Naples and Genoa. From Naples, I took day trips to Pompeii and Herculaneum and was so moved by the ruins and how the ancient Roman lifestyle was frozen in time. Visiting there one stepped back in time to 79 A.D. to minutes before the eruption of Vesuvius. Check out my pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/giselleaguiar/.

The title “Love in the First Century” came to mind – a story in each century! I started doing research and the story came together piece by piece as delved further into the Roman Empire and the Early Church. I also researched the whole publishing industry and how to write novels.

So, that’s how the “Christian Church Series” was born.  Heavenly inspiration – Soli Deo Gloria – to God alone be the Glory!

God Bless,
Giselle
E-mail: deovolente_love1@gmail.com
www.giselleaguiar.com