13 Reasons Why || 13 Random Facts

The weekend is here! Buuuuutttt we're still in full-blown party mode, so stick around, eh?

Today I'm going to be sharing 13 random facts about Freedom. And, of course, the lovely Miss Krispense is sharing her 13 facts about Beloved at the link below. :D

Kaitlyn Krispense, Author

|| 13 Random Facts

1. Pinterest was the original inspiration for the story. Don't discredit the perks of the endless scroll, y'all.

2. I battled over the title of this baby from the beginning. I could probably spout of discarded titles ideas for hours...

3. This book utterly wrecked me. And the only thing that kept me from being destroyed was the #snark.

4. Through multiple edits, Freedom grew from 63,000 words in the first draft to 75,000 words in the final, published version—making it my longest published work by over 25,000 words.

5. I learned more about the United States Marine Corps than I ever thought I'd know.

6. I now own a "22 a Day" t-shirt and hoodie, as well as some semicolon jewelry, thanks to the impact the themes in this book made on me.

7. Early on, I planned to pursue traditional publishing with this book. But, clearly, God had other plans.

8. This book had approximately 217 mock covers before I figured out what I wanted. And settled on the perfect choice.

9. Freedom is the first book I've published with plans for a series.

10. I cried more over this book than any other book or story I've written to date.

11. It's also the first book I've written in which the main girl character doesn't have an amazing best friend who she's super close with and tells everything to.

12. This book is the first story I've written in which neither main character has parents that are good role models.

13. The final version of Freedom has 22 chapters in honor of the 22 veteran lost to suicide each day.

|| R2L

Today's reason to live is: you are unique. I know, I know...you've heard that dozens of times before. But it's SO true, my friend. There is only one uniquely perfect you. Embrace your identity in Him. You have a place in this world that no one else can fill. And I don't want that special place to be left empty. <3

|| Today on the Tour

Saturday, September 7th — Three interviews and three reviews, it's a full day!

Angela @ The Peculiar Messenger — 2x Author Interview
Laura @ Beautiful Things — 2x Review
Molly @ Qadash - Set Apart, for Him — Review of Freedom
Hannah @ Elizabeth’s Corner — Interview w/ Faith

You know the drill...  Submit your questions for the Q&A, enter the giveaway, and claim your special preorder copy! <3 

did you already know any of these facts? which one surprised you the most?