By now you may have heard of Marcher Lord Press. Founded by industry veteran Jeff Gerke, the press specializes in speculative fiction from a Christian perspective. So far they've published 9 novels, including their best-selling By Darkness Hid by Jill Williamson.
For their Spring 2010 season of titles, they're doing something a little different. Jeff is allowing us, the readers, to choose one of the novels in the next set of books. The contest started several weeks ago as the competition was narrowed down in synopsis contests, and then first chapter contests. Now three contestants remain, and we have until New Year's Eve to vote! The winner is set to be announced at midnight.
Your vote really does matter. Some of the finalists were chosen by one or two votes.
Here are the three titles currently in the running:
This Side of Eden
Premise: What would the world be like today if no one had ever sinned? Carter Friese is about to find out.
The Sending
Premise: The Garden of Eden holds a 4,000 year old secret. One believer must risk his faith to find it.
The Last Apostle
Premise: Imagine that John, the last Apostle, never died, because nineteen centuries ago Christ sent him on a special mission.
Click here to download the full synopses and sample chapters of the finalists.
And then head here to cast your vote! You do have to become a member of the message board, but it's really quick and easy. Click on "Marcher Lord Select" and then "Phase 4 Poll for Main Contest".
I voted for "The Sending". The author, Matt Koceich, is a friend of mine. His wife, Cindi, even took all my author photos at the Writing for the Soul conference last year.
1 comment:
Very interesting! I've heard lots of good things about Marcher Lord Press.
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