13 Reasons Why || Snippets

Welcome to Day Four, lovelies!

Today's theme is story snippets! Kaitlyn and I are each sharing snippets from our imminent releases. Make sure you visit her blog for snippets of Beloved. <33

Kaitlyn Krispense, Author

|| Snippets of Freedom

“I just don’t know,” James murmurs, eyes averted. “I tried reading a Bible that was in my hospital room. I guess becoming someone you never thought you’d be makes you do things you said you would never do. But… I just couldn’t make the connection. This Jesus wasn’t even mentioned.”  

Kellon frowns. “Where in the Bible did you start reading?”  

“The beginning,” James replies, as if that’s the only logical answer.  

“Well, assuming you didn’t get very far—”  

“About five pages.”  

“—that’s probably why you didn’t find Jesus. He comes on the scene in the New Testament, over halfway through.”  

“Figures.” 

Eyes lighting with realization, Alex continues to watch me for a long moment, lips pressed. “Oh my… I never even knew. Bless your heart.”  

Swallowing, I look away—I can’t keep looking into her eyes. I reach for my fork and return to my meal. “Well, aren’t you just a typical southern belle.”  

Batting her eyelashes, Alex flips her hair over her shoulder, adeptly taking the hint to drop the topic. “Just call me Georgia.” 

Once I get James started on an exercise machine for a leg workout, I prop my arms across the top of the front. “So how was Cardini’s last night?” 

His head jerks up from watching his progress on the digital screen. “How did you know about that?”  

I shrug, struggling to keep a straight face. He acts like I caught him smoking at the responsible age of nine. “Word gets around.”  

Forehead wrinkling, he eyes me with suspicion. “Not funny. ‘Fess up, Lil’ Miss Therapist.” 

I twist in my seat, drawing my leg up under me until I face James. Except, I don’t face him. I keep staring down at the faded, worn seat between us. It doesn’t serve as a very accurate metaphor. 

There’s a lot more than two feet of tattered cloth spanning the gap between us. 

|| R2L

Today's reason to live is: the effect you'll have on those around you. Here's some food for thought... The pro-life movement gains everyone's attention, whether in a good or bad way. But pro-life isn't just about the unborn, y'all. What if, by taking your own life, you killed the one who would discover the cure to cancer? What if you killed the world's greatest musician, most influential author, or most decorated service member? Your effect on someone else's story is enough reason to stay and choose life. <3

|| Today on the Tour

Thursday, September 5th

Abigail @ Books, Life, and Christ — Review of Freedom
Michaela @ Tangled Up In Writing — 2x Review + Spotlight
Abigail @ Read Write Breathe — 2x Review

|| Reminders

• Preorders! Remember that you can preorder your copy of Freedom in Kindle or paperback. All profits go to veteran suicide prevention!

• The Q&A form is still open! Make sure you get your questions sent in for me and Kate.

• And, as always, don't forget to enter the giveaway!

favorite snippet? are you excited to read the rest of the book now?