Well, friends, I can hardly believe the big day is here! I am absolutely delighted to announce the launch of Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em>, a book that surprised me in many different ways and felt like a huge gift from God.<\/p>\n

To celebrate the start of our launch week (and a SALE\u2014scroll down for details), I\u2019d like to mention a few fun ways this project surprised me throughout the writing and publishing process.<\/p>\n

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   It was supposed to be a backstory<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

   The first scene I ever wrote about Nathan was a cameo appearance in a short Valentine\u2019s Day story I was writing about his sister, Allyson. As she wrestled with a difficult relationship decision, Nathan stepped into the room to give some brotherly advice\u2026 and the minute I heard his backstory, I realized there was more potential there than in the original short story. (Which, incidentally has yet to be finished!)<\/p>\n

   Bonus fun fact\u2014Cherish\u2019s name was Gina in that original cameo! (I think Cherish suits her better.)<\/p>\n

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      It more than doubled in size<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Even when Nathan convinced me he had a story worth writing, I never intended for it to me more than a sweet (and sad!) little side-project novella. I knew I couldn\u2019t do it justice in a short story, but I definitely wasn\u2019t thinking novel at this point. Twenty thousand, or at the most, thirty thousand words was all I ever expected of it.<\/p>\n

      In fact, I don\u2019t think I\u2019ve ever written a book with fewer expectations all around. I wrote up a simple little plot that didn\u2019t take more than a couple of days to come together, and I decided to shorten my chapters and move through the plot at whatever pace felt comfortable. Fifty-four-thousand words later I was astonished at the depth and the length of my \u201csweet little novella.\u201d<\/p>\n

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         It absolutely stole my heart (and some other people\u2019s, too!)<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

         Even more than its existence and its length, Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em> absolutely blew me away with its emotional power. I knew I had a cool premise and a deep question that would need to be explored with courage and honesty, but I had no idea how it was going to break me apart and put me back together again, or how deeply I was going to fall in love with the characters and their story.<\/p>\n

         It also proved to be an extremely emotional write for me\u2014sometimes bringing tears, and sometimes just leaving me exhausted with the weight of feeling I poured into the story. But on the flipside, I found it profoundly healing. While the storyline in no way resembles my own experiences, the deep fears, struggles and grief of Nathan and Cherish allowed me to express and process my own emotions in a really powerful way.<\/p>\n

         And the feedback I\u2019ve been receiving from early readers suggests I\u2019m not the only one to connect with this story emotionally. If you want to hear what some of them said about Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em>, you can head over to Goodreads here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

         About the Book: Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em><\/strong><\/h5>\n

         Curious about the book that surprised me in so many ways? Here\u2019s a glimpse of the storyline I\u2019ve come to love so deeply:<\/p>\n

         Who would choose to love a girl with no promise of a \u201chappily ever after\u201d?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

         Nathan isn\u2019t sure choice has anything to do with it. When God calls, you answer. Even when that means taking a risk that might just leave you with a broken heart.<\/em><\/p>\n

         For Cherish, the future doesn\u2019t look so tangible. Misty dreams of deeper fulfillment swirl in her heart\u2014and of course, the longing for someone all her own.<\/em><\/p>\n

         When a shattering diagnosis tears her world apart forever, an equally unexpected love brings questions she never thought she\u2019d face. Is it fair to accept his offer while death looms ahead? Can faith\u2014and love\u2014find meaning in tragedy? And does God really care about the stories that end in ashes?<\/em><\/p>\n

         Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised is a squeaky-clean heartfelt Christian romance with a twist. If you like intense emotions, characters that come alive, and a faith that sparks a new kind of heroism, then you\u2019ll love Chelsea Burden\u2019s poignant new slant on an age-old genre.<\/em><\/p>\n

         Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em>: On Sale Now!<\/strong><\/h5>\n

         In celebration of its launch, Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em> is on sale for $0.99! This special launch-week price will be available today through Saturday (February 13-17, 2024), so be sure to take advantage of this reduced price!<\/p>\n

         I may be biased, but I think once you read it, you\u2019ll agree that $0.99 is a bargain for the emotional and spiritual journey this book will take you on.<\/p>\n

         If you are outside the U.S.A., you can purchase it at a comparable discount from Amazon.ca<\/a> or the international Amazon platform of your choice.<\/p>\n

         Grab your copy of Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em> by clicking here:<\/p>\n

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         If you have any thoughts or questions about Tomorrow Isn\u2019t Promised<\/em>, I\u2019d love to hear from you in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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