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“The Light Shines in the Darkness and The Darkness Has Not Overcome It.” John 1:5

Kimberly Novak

Allow me to let the pictures speak for themselves…no way! I want to tell you how wonderful it was to attend the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference. It was my first time at this event, and I was flabbergasted at the sight of the nearly 3,700 women in attendance. How wonderful for God to personally invite each and every one of them.

I witnessed God in action through pure enjoyment, smiles, and personal stories in all meaningful conversations. To say that I was proud to be standing beneath the Catholic Writer’s Guild banner is an understatement. I am still in awe of where God has taken me and the people and influences with which he has gifted my life.

The event theme was particularly near and dear to my heart, as it is a significant portion of Bella’s adventure and the message I hope readers are gleaning.

So often, our lives become cluttered with dark moments, and events such as this conference serve as beautiful reminders to stay connected with God and remain in His light even in the most challenging times. Suppose you need a spiritual reboot and cannot locate a program, retreat, or conference near you. I’ll be happy to research opportunities in your area. (Contact Form)

Spring has Sprung!

Spring is bringing a bevy of activities ranging from book signings at craft shows, local churches, and butterfly houses. I am still working on the local bookstores and hope to have an update soon. Check out the schedule below for location information. I hope to see you there!

The Holy Spirit has been creatively inspiring my writing these past couple of months. Check out my contributing articles and see what God has been up to!

God bless you and yours!

Kimberly

Book Signing Events

Saturday, March 25 – Paradise Church Craft Show

9:00-3:00pm 619 East Main Street, Louisville, OH

Saturday, April 1, 2023 – Strongsville Recreation Center

Saturday, April 22, 2023-

Avon Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, May 6, 2023 –

The Butterfly House Opening Weekend

I will be signing books 12:00-4:00pm

This one is so exciting as I spent many hours and days enjoying the dancing butterflies over the years. Needless to say, the garden areas of Bella’s story were inspired by my visits.

Announcements, Events, Interviews, and Musings

Kimberly Novak
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Bella’s Beautiful Miracle – Goodreads.com

I am very excited to share that Bella has landed on Goodreads.com. I am familiarizing myself with the Goodreads author portal and will make updates very soon! Those of you with an account on Goodreads, please take the time to give Bella a star and a review. Click here

UPCOMING EVENT: February 18, 2023, Columbus, Ohio Catholic Women’s Conference

I look forward to the 2023 Catholic Women’s Conference, where I will sell and sign books alongside my fellow Catholic Writer’s Guild authors. If you are in the area or know someone who is, pass along the registration information. The speaker line-up is fantastic!

This year’s theme, Light Shines in the Darkness (John 1:5), is the perfect pairing for Bella’s story and her theme of walking in God’s light.

INTERVIEW: Cath-Lit-Live Podcast

I recently chatted with award-winning author, speaker, and educator A.J. Cattapan. Not only was this my first face-to-face interview, but it was my first live podcast. I will be sincere and share that I had an enormous amount of butterflies in my stomach. Amy was excellent and made me feel very comfortable. However, the emotion of sharing my story was powerful. As you will see, I had difficulty holding back tears, but happy that I could be 100% authentic. You can find Amy’s published works, and website at www.ajcattapan.com.

MUSINGS

Every January, I attend and help facilitate a four-day women’s retreat, which always promises to leave me spiritually refreshed and rejuvenated. I love beginning the year with fellowship, prayer, and one-on-one time with God. Even though much of my week is leading prayer and helping to keep the team on track, God still manages to sneak in and gift me with blessings beyond compare. Every year, I return home on a spiritual high ready to take on anything and everything. I am often so spiritually energized that I cannot get enough of God. That, my friends, is a glorious feeling that I hope for all of you.

As we prepare our hearts for Lent, I invite you to go deeper into your prayer time and perhaps embark on an activity that will ignite the fire in your heart for more of God. Some suggestions are journaling, Ignatian Contemplation, Lectio Divina, and Eucharistic Adoration. If you would like more information on different forms of prayer and ways to connect deeper with God, please contact me via the contact form.

I look forward to sharing more of Bella’s news as spring approaches. I ask you to keep Bella’s Beautiful Miracle in your prayers as I continue to shine God’s Light and Love into the hearts of those who read her story and share in the adventures of faith!

God Bless,

Kimberly

Writing News and Updates

Kimberly Novak
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Hello my friends, it has been an exciting week! If you missed the broadcast, Bella’s Beautiful Miracle, A Caterpillar’s Journey, releases September 7, 2022! The book is available for pre-order online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. I’m anticipating more online retailers to carry it as well. The publisher will be notifying the Christian distributors, Ingram/Spring Arbor. In doing so, it provides an opportunity of getting into local bookstores. If there is a Christian Bookstore in your area where you want to see Bella, please let me know by commenting on this post or completing the contact form.

Book Launch and Signing Opportunities – more to come

I am diligently researching local opportunities to organize a book launch and signing. I hope to have more information on this soon. There are several upcoming events I am praying and waiting on.

I will attend the Catholic Women’s Conference in Lansing, Michigan, with a few of my fellow authors as a vendor. The one-day event will give us an opportunity for networking and sales. I am super excited about the theme: Esther 4:14

“PERHAPS YOU HAVE COME TO YOUR ROYAL DIGNITY FOR JUST SUCH A TIME AS THIS.”

If you would like more information on how you can attend, click here.

Article Updates and Writing Milestones

Earlier this week, I posted a book review on my blog. I was delighted and surprised when the ask came straight from a monastery. The book was fantastic, and I have added the review here.

I have posted new contributing blog articles here.

I am thrilled to share that a story I wrote will appear in a 2022 Anthology with a theme of Courage. I will share the publishing date as soon as it becomes available.

Shareable Marketing Links

As some of you may have heard me mention, God gifted me with Bella and her story. I am utterly sure that the Holy Spirit was my pen and guided every syllable to the page. Your prayers and marketing assistance will be necessary for Bella to reach the hearts and homes of all those God intends. Today’s Psalm calls us to “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news” (Psalm 117)

If you feel called, I encourage you to help Bella and me prayerfully spread the Good News by sharing any marking links below or within my website. 

Be Blessed!

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