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Getting to Know Indie Author Erika Mathews

Today's Indie Author is Erika Mathews.

Erika Mathews is an editor and the author of Promise's Prayer (squeaky clean Christian kingdom adventure fiction and book one in Truth from Taerna) who lives in farm country with her husband and daughter. She’s a homeschool graduate with a Bachelor’s in Communications, a Master’s in Biblical Ministries, and a passion for sharing Jesus Christ and His truth. When she’s not working with books, she enjoys reading, outdoor activities, piano and violin, organizing, and using the Oxford comma. You can connect with Erika at restinglife.com.


Having a little fun with Erika Mathews

Nickname or “wannabe” name (If you don’t have a nickname, you can choose one you’d like, that tells us a little bit about who you are): 

I don't have many nicknames, but one friend nicknamed me "Smiley." Another friend calls me "St. Erika the Commentator" because of my love of writing lengthy works.

My best trait:

abiding in Jesus Christ. :)

My bad habit: 

succumbing to laziness

Qualities I admire: 

loyalty, passion for God, a vibrant prayer life, organization, gentleness, love for people

What I like to read: 

Christian books written in the 1800s, books by homeschooled authors, books on a radiant Christian life, any books with strong Christian themes
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What I write: 

Christian fiction and nonfiction: Kingdom adventure, Children's fiction, spiritual living, poetry, devotionals

What I watch: 

home movies and organization videos on YouTube

My family: 

I have a wonderful husband and a precious toddler daughter. I grew up as the oldest of eight siblings.

My favorite food, snack, or beverage: 

I enjoy hamburger dip and certain kinds of chicken pot pie, Mexican, and Chinese.

What I love to do: 

spend time with God, edit, read, write, declutter/organize, play piano and violin, spend time outside, and spend time with family

What I admire: 

God's creation

What makes me happy: 

my husband and daughter, cleanness and neatness, writing inspiration, warm sunny days, autumn, Christmas, deep conversations

What makes me sad: 

feeling overwhelmed

I believe: 

that Jesus meant what He said when He said, "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you," and "He that hath my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me, and he that loves me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself into him." (John 14:21)


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Erika's Book:

Kaelan is restless for adventure and relentless in his efforts to bring the land of Taerna back to the blessings of Adon Olam and the prosperity of the days of his ancestors. Fueled by a solemn promise and his mother's secret, he finds himself in the forefront of a desperate scheme that is crucial to Taerna’s future. Can he keep his promise? Can he save the people of Taerna from the corruption and rampant lawlessness that threaten them with extinction? Shy and quiet Carita knows she possesses what Taerna’s people so desperately need. But how can she help them when her own soul is simultaneously tormented by witnessing unmet needs and handicapped by her own paralyzing fears? When Kaelan and Carita come face to face with the true nature of Adon Olam's call, will they each choose to embrace Adon Olam's plan for Taerna—and for their own lives?

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