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I Received a Book Excellence Award!

Apr6

I am incredibly excited to announce that I have been recognized as a 2023 Book Excellence Award Finalist for my book, Dear John (The Birthday Gift—Book 2) in the Inspirational Category.

Out of thousands of books that were entered into the Book Excellence Awards competition, my book was selected for its high quality writing, design and overall market appeal. To view my award listing, you can visit Book Excellence Awards Honorees.

The book was released in December, 2022 and is a captivating story of grace, love, forgiveness, and redemption. If you have struggled with any of these, you will find answers embedded within the pages of this book. You can get a copy for yourself here on Amazon.

Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite
Betty Collier’s novel, Dear John, is the second book in The Birthday Gift series that reveals the everlasting power of God’s love and the message so aptly shared in scripture. The plot follows John’s journey to discover himself and find his way through faith. It’s a difficult journey, but one he must take. The plot is well developed, the descriptive narrative is aptly incorporated, and the dialogue is well constructed and believable. The story itself is a tapestry evolving from the heart of a seasoned storyteller. There is heartbreak, hope, and the promise of true forgiveness and love, all through the simple act of belief. The author is well versed in scripture and the choice of the main character’s name wasn’t without profound meaning and attachments. We all know the meaning of a ‘Dear John’ letter, one that will cast away the recipient, and those with faith are more than familiar with the quote from John, one of Jesus’s disciples. This compelling story will lead readers closer to their own sense of faith and acceptance. A deeply sentimental, engaging, and powerful story.

If you have already read Dear John, please consider leaving a review on Amazon. It helps build momentum for the book so that others can discover it more easily.

Dear John: This is why you need the eBook

Dec20

Wooo, hooo! Today is official launch day for my 8th book, Dear John (The Birthday Gift—Book 2).

Here’s the book trailer (aka my shameless plug) trying to convince you that you need to buy the eBook today for only .99¢! [You will see at the end of this post it’s not a shameless plug afterall.]

I even created a video last night showing you how “flexible” the eBook is, and why it’s better than the paperback in some regards. However, of course I’d like for you to purchase the paperback too when it is released later. For now though, Christmas is in 5 days. This eBook would make the perfect gift. You can purchase it from Amazon, and they will email the recipient directly with a link to download the book to any mobile device.

So for your viewing pleasure, watch the video below to see why a handy dandy eBook is what you need. Amazon says according to the word count, the average time to read this book is about 2.5 – 3 hours. You can download and read it before Christmas or gift it to someone else. Yes, I know most people don’t have leisure time during this very busy holiday season to read a book. But I must admit, if you give me a couple of minutes, I think you’ll be hooked and may even replace watching a Hallmark Christmas Movie with my book. (LOL)

There is convenience and beauty in having an electronic book instead of the paperback, not to mention it’s only .99¢.

Click the link below to go directly to the order page on Amazon. Buy it for yourself or gift it to someone else. It really is a gripping redemption story fueled by Grace which I believe has a message we all need to hear during these challenging times.

And lastly, here’s an official book review that gives you a better idea of what the book is about.

Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite

Betty Collier’s novel, Dear John, is the second book in The Birthday Gift series that reveals the everlasting power of God’s love and the message so aptly shared in scripture. The plot follows John’s journey to discover himself and find his way through faith. It’s a difficult journey, but one he must take. The plot is well developed, the descriptive narrative is aptly incorporated, and the dialogue is well constructed and believable. The story itself is a tapestry evolving from the heart of a seasoned storyteller. There is heartbreak, hope, and the promise of true forgiveness and love, all through the simple act of belief. The author is well versed in scripture and the choice of the main character’s name wasn’t without profound meaning and attachments. We all know the meaning of a ‘Dear John’ letter, one that will cast away the recipient, and those with faith are more than familiar with the quote from John, one of Jesus’s disciples. This compelling story will lead readers closer to their own sense of faith and acceptance. A deeply sentimental, engaging, and powerful story.

Thank you for watching the videos and listening to my shameless plugs. To be honest, obviously it’s not about the money. I can’t get rich making .30¢ per eBook. I’m plugging Dear John because I sincerely believe it was inspired by God. It is a captivating story of grace, love, forgiveness, and redemption. If you have struggled with any of these, you will find answers embedded within the digital pages of this electronic book.

I appreciate you more than you know for taking the time to visit my blog today, especially if you read all the way to the bottom.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to one and all!

Ladies and Gentlemen, May I Have Your Attention Please?

Nov4

All of us have probably heard that question many times, but does it really get your attention?

In this social media crazy world we live these days, everybody is vying for your attention to promote something: themselves, a product, a service, a cause, an agenda… the list goes on and on. Sometimes we feel exhausted just from the bombardment of information that never stops. May I encourage you today to stop, take a deep breath, and relax. Disconnect from distractions. Detox mentally and emotionally from things that don’t speak positively into your lives. We need to surround ourselves with people and things that bring us peace.

I Am Guilty

I’m an author, so I confess that I am guilty of vying for your attention as well. Of course I want you to read all my books and all my blog posts. It’s not for my vain glory, but because I think the Lord has gifted me with a storytelling ability that speaks positively into your lives. I began my authorhood journey in 2009 with the sole purpose of bringing honor and glory to God. That will never change.

With that being said, may I have your attention for a couple of quick announcements.

On May 19, 2022, I wrote this blog post: Thank You for Living Inside the Testimony With Me! to share the emotional day my book became an Amazon #1 bestseller. Since that time, I’ve been blessed to have two book trailers created to compliment the book. I’m posting both of them below for your viewing pleasure. The first one is the extended version, which is almost 2.5 minutes. Again, this goes back to vying for your time. Back in the day, we all had an extra 148 seconds to spare. What happened to us? Realizing many will not watch a video for that long, the second one below is the shorter version, which is only 52 seconds.

If you watched the book trailer and would like to have your name entered in a drawing for one of five complimentary Living Inside The Testimony (3rd edition) books that I’m giving away, leave a comment on this post. If more than 5 people comment, I will draw names a week from today. If less than 5 leave a comment, all commenters will receive a free book. It’s my way of saying thank you for reading this blog and for watching my book trailer. (Free books will ship the week of November 14th.)

Here’s what a book reviewer said about the book: I was delighted by this book; by the author, by the message, and by the way in which I was spoken to as an equal throughout. Author Betty Collier wisely avoids the pitfalls of a lot of religious literature by not trying to dispense ideology from a self-appointed position above the reader. Instead, she has written her story as one would speak to a friend or relative. The stories shared throughout the book are touching in nature, each one a personal anecdote shared with an admirable degree of openness to let the reader draw the parallels to their own life. The power of the text, however, comes from the insight the author shares in those stories, discussing how her faith elevated her even higher in moments of victory and saved her in moments of defeat. It is this insight that makes Living Inside The Testimony such an important read, and one that I recommend to all readers. ~ Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

I also have a new book coming before Christmas!

Dear John (The Birthday Gift—Book 2)

A Gripping Redemption Story Filled With Grace

Stay tuned for more details