Blog Tour: THE PRAYER WARRIOR by Traci Wooden-Carlisle and D. Tina Batten

The Prayer Warrior

by Traci Wooden-Carlisle and D. Tina Batten

 

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GENRE:   Speculative fiction

 

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BLURB:

 

There is a thin line between the natural and the spiritual realm.
Ms. V., a humble servant of the Lord, has been placed on assignment at Center of Hope Christian Academy.

By day, she serves as a trusted counselor for students, giving them a safe haven to pour out their innermost feelings while providing professional and honest truth wrapped in a firm kindness and love that inevitably draws them closer to Jesus. Not to be outdone, the faculty also bends her ear from time to time.

By night, Ms. V. enters the spiritual realm and takes her place on the battlefield as one of God’s faithful prayer warriors. She wields her whispering sword, slicing through the enemy’s plans to bind the precious hearts under her charge.
Her assignment’s burden on her physical body is taxing, but can she withstand the strain and remain victorious?
Saving souls is her true mission, but at what cost?

Readers are in for a journey of spiritual intrigue and biblical insight as they experience the ramifications of each character’s life-altering decision.

 

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Excerpt One:

 

The mist settling over the earth was about five inches high. It nearly obscured the ground in front of her as far as her eyes could see. She was reminded of mud-covered battlefields with little to shield one from enemy fire.

 

The clouds hung low, making the whole scene look like something out of an apocalyptic dream. The fallow ground before her was vast. It was a wasteland, offering only the promise that nothing would ever grow there again. The desolation could have gone on forever, except for the demonic presence that lined itself up like a dirty barrier of windows used to dim and conceal what was on the other side.

 

She felt them, though. She felt each and every one of the children held in bondage on the other side of that transparent demonic force. The thought brought to mind a scripture, and she looked down at the writing on the sword in her hand. She could have spent time thinking about how odd it was that she didn’t remember taking a sword with her, but there were more pressing matters, and she was happy to have the weapon to wield.

 

She began reading the inscribed scripture out loud, her voice ringing across the barren land slick with mud. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,”

 

As the words left her lips, they solidified in the atmosphere, charging toward their mark like a spear. They reached the barrier, causing it to shift and ripple but not tear.

 

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Topic: What challenges did you face while writing this book?

 

Traci: For myself, I really wanted to work on a project with D. Tina Batten. I had attended some of her shows and staged plays she produced, and I marveled at her imagination and God-given talents. One of the issues was that we shared the same work ethic. Which meant that we were both incredibly busy. I think our desire and the Holy Spirit’s promptings made us push forward. I don’t know too many people who would call each other for two years to see a book to its end. There were some gaps and delays due to family emergencies. But, when we got back together, it was almost like we had not skipped a beat. 

 

Another challenge was the time difference because I live on the West Coast and Sis. Batten on the East Coast. Early morning conversations were nonexistent and late-night edits were full of uncontrollable giggles due to pure exhaustion (in the best kind of way).

 

Tina: Honestly, even though my co-author, longtime friend and sister in the gospel, Traci and I had a blast creating such a phenomenal project for our readers, we also faced a few challenges along the way. One of which was the issue of time. Not only do we live more than two thousand miles apart in two different time zones, but we also work on other projects. We overcame that challenge by committing to carve out time every week for ourselves to work on our project. For the first time we both put ourselves first.

 

Another challenge was actually naming the book. After going around and around, adding many possibilities to a list, the perfect name of the book was right in front of us the entire time. We shared a moment together overcoming that challenge. We had an “Ah-ha” moment, some might say. 

 

We were also faced with the challenge of pronouncing the main character’s name.  I double dare you to try it for yourself. Ms. Vacherchesse. Say that three times, fast in a row ;-) I know. Not easy.

 

 

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

D. “Tina” Batten is a loving mother, wife, sister, daughter and Mima to her grandchildren. She is a gifted visual storyteller who is passionate about bringing encouraging messages of inspiration and hope to the world.

Tina Batten, a writer for over eighteen years of various dramatic works of performing art via stage, and film, encompasses unique ways of creating fascinating story concepts that touch the heart of most who view or read her work. She is both honored and thrilled to have teamed up with long-time friend, sister in the gospel and co-author Tracy on this phenomenal collaborative book project. With such a humble heart and desire to bring people together in love and unity, Tina Batten will continue her work as a visual storyteller spreading the good news of Jesus Christ one project after the other.

 

As Always, D. “Tina” Batten gives God All the Glory!

 

You can find her at the following social media platforms:

Website: http://www.sisterbatten.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sister-BattenCom-Sister-Batten-Productions-157650117630075/

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/sisterbatten

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If Not For The LORD, Where Would I Be? Delicious Episode Trailer

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Traci Wooden-Carlisle

 

Traci Wooden-Carlisle began writing to publish in 2011 and enjoys writing stories that provoke thought and evoke emotions. Her desire is to draw readers into the lives of her characters and share messages of God’s love, His faithfulness and peace. The messages in her books speak to her way before they speak to her readers.

 

Traci lives in San Diego with her husband, David. When she isn’t writing she does some light traveling or assists people with their physical fitness, creates graphics, designs pretty things for her jewelry business and swag for authors.

 

You can find her on the following social media platforms.

 

Website: www.tawcarlisle.com

 

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Book Video: https://youtu.be/lw3DiS_-E0A?si=1DjRSVTB3Ggqg9pT

 

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