Hello my friends,

It’s been a while hasn’t it? Thing is, when preparing a book for publication, things can get pretty damn hectic. Toss in an option from a production company and the stakes get really high, which of course means more work.

That being said, I’d be remiss in not taking a moment to thank each and every one of you for your support in 2016. There’s no way I’d be anywhere near even this modest amount of success without you. I owe it all to you guys.

So I hope you all have incredible holidays with your friends and families. That 2017 will be an awesome year for you and that you get to accomplish your dreams the same way you’ve allowed me to accomplish mine. And to kick off the next year on a good note, I’d like to unveil the final (kinda) cover for A God in the Shed:

The designer did an amazing job in creating something iconic and striking that will be a great visual signature for the story. I’m really looking forward to seeing this cover, wrapped around a book, in your hands.

Thanks again for your support and happy Kwanzhannukmas everyone!

JF

Greetings wonderful followers, 

Sorry for the long silence. I’ve have my nose to the grind stone, working hard to make Beyond the Code the best it can be. But even with how hectic this time of year can be and how hard I’ve been working I just wanted to take a moment and wish you all a Merry Christmas or happy which ever winter holiday you celebrate. 

I know it’s been one hell of a year for everyone but it’s almost to a close so try and take some time to reflect of the good things that have happened and the great things we still have. 

I, for one am grateful that I got the chance to connect with all of you. Thank you all for the fantastic support you all have given me and I wish you all the best in the coming year. 

Kelsey Rae Barthel  

The Pale-One comes. A preview of artwork from The Children of the Forest - art booklet. 

Apologies for the lengthy period of silence. I’ve been quite busy with work, purchasing a new house, and quite a bit more. Work on the book continues at a healthy pace, with the end for revisions and edits nearing. I’ve gone ahead and posted updated samples of the first 7 chapters, so go take a look if it’s been some time - the updates have made quite a substantial difference in the overall quality of the novel. 

As I ease back into the social media spotlight, I’m hoping I’ll be able to post a bit more regularly, offering additional previews and what-not as everything falls into place for CotF. I also wanted to offer everyone my wish for a happy New Year, and my thanks for sticking with the project throughout this crazy year. ~