Cyber Spaced Out

Hi Everyone,

I hope that you all have had a super blessed day today, I know I have, just knowing that my savior is still on the throne and all power is in his hands;  makes me want to shout.  Hallelujah! I think God for saving me.  Let's all give praise to the most high, who sits high and looks low; he allows the sun to shine on the just and the unjust.  He is alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.  Which was and is and is to come.  He is God all by himself;  he created all and is all. He is El-Shaddai, El-elon, Jehovah Jirah our provider. He is all that I need and will ever need.  Oh, nothing but a Holy Ghost party going on over here in Birmingham Al y'all. Got to love it! Oh! It was going to go something like this: I guess no one likes me out there in blog land no comments are any hints that anyone stopped by. Hence the reason  why I entitled this post Cyb er spaced out but God did not want it to go that way. So, now I feel great knowing that he is in control.  Peace, check y'all later.

New blog design

Hi everyone,  As you can see I change the appearance of my blog and man I tell you it was not easy.  I wish blogger came with instructions on how to load your pictures.  If they do, I sure haven't seen  them.  Well, I still couldn't get it the way that I wanted it, but it will have to do.  Well, we are down to the last few weeks or so too get those suggestions in for my new covers.  I am very sad to see that I don't have not one suggestion.  Even if I do get just one the raffle will be on.  Whether I do or not, I will have an awesome cover for my books because I have a few ideas of my own.  I just wanted everyone to get a chance in on getting the inside scoop on what my new books are about.  They are going to be super duper spectacularly good.  Just you watch and see, what my God is going to do for me.  Catch everyone later in blog land.  Peace!

Blog Nugget

Hi everyone, How are you doing today? I am blessed and highly favored as always of the Lord.  I see I have a lot of page views, thank you so much for stopping by.  I would appreciate it if you would leave your calling card or fingerprint, to let me know what you think of my little blog nugget.  Also, I am still waiting for suggestions for my new covers of my new books that are due out soon.  I would very much like your take on the matter.  Just leave a comment or email me at odraduke@yahoo.com, for you chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card.  Hurry the drawing will be Feb, 14th 2013. Here hoping that you have a super special day today.  God Bless you and don't forget to check out the writing page of this blog.  It will help you with ideas for my books.  Thank you!

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Need Cover for new books.

Good morning everyone out there in blog land.  I hope that everyone is well  today and highly favored of the Lord.  I know I am, God is good and worthy to be praised.  His praise shall continuelly be in my mouth.  I am not a shamed of the Lord, he is my rock and my fortress, my strength and my redeemer.  I love him with my whole heart.  Well, everyone, just a  reminder don't forget to check out the writing section on my page for information on my new books, I want everyone to get in on  the contest for the suggestions for  my new covers.  The drawing will be held February the 14th.  Just leave your comment here with your name and email addresses and I will enter you into the contest. Queen Nyla is primed and ready to go, I just need a cover for it.  I really need those suggestions.  So, I will be watching my email for them and checking the comment section here.  I welcome all of your ideas,  be creative.  I however will make the  final decision of what cover idea I will use.  Thank you and have a bless day.  My email address is odraduke@yahoo.com.

Always Finish What you start

Hi everyone out there in blog land,

     I am happy to report that I have finally finish two book that I started two years ago.  I was determined to finish what I started.  I will be basically publishing them both around the same time.  One is a parallel story to the book of Ester in the bible, called "Lael"and the other one is a children's  book that I believe that one day will be a Walt Disney movie, the name for this one is "Queen Nyla."  They are fun and exciting and a joy to read, I just need to do some final editing and find a book cover designer and it is on.  Keep up with my progress through my blog and give me feedback on what you think my covers for both should look like.  I have samples and info about both books that will be featured on my blog.  I am excited and I hope that you will be to.  I am looking forward to your support during this journey with marketing and promoting my books.  In my last post, I mention that I will be having a random drawing for my Queen Nyla on February the 14th for any suggestions that you can give me to come up with  the perfect cover.  Just leave your suggestions here with your name and email addresses and I will enter you into the contest. I will truly consider your suggestions that I know will inspire me to make my final decision on  the new cover. Thank you, and God Bless!

P.S. Please remember to check the writing page of my blog for more information about my new books and contest details.

Queen Nyla

Hi everyone, another day that the Lord has made, I hope that you all are rejoicing like I am rejoicing and glad in it?  I just want to let everyone know that soon I will have a new book out on the horzion.  I have placed a sample of it here to get an idea on how to do my cover for it.  Also, I would like your opinion on what age group this would be good for.  So, thank you in advance for your suggestions.   I will be looking to hear back from you. So, get those comments coming in.  To make things interesting I will randomly pick a winner from the suggestions for a $10  amazon gift card.  The drawing will be February 14th, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Hints: Picture a book made for a Disney movie, it is a battle between good and evil.
Characters: Queen Nyla, Tamonzi (protagonist), Numbe (Antagonist), Master Wi (Zen Master).
I am thinking maybe for age groups 5-12 but let me know what your thoughts are on that, enjoy. You can either email your suggestion to me or leave them on my blog comments, my email address is odraduke@yahoo.com Thank you!

Queen Nyla

Queen Nyla, ruler of a vast kingdom; deep in the jungle of Mob.  She was revered and loved of all of Movibia.  Her Kingdom reached as far as the eye could see.  It was said that Queen Nyla, had a treasure that was so great and wondrous, that you would not believe your eyes if you saw it. 

     “But, that was many years ago, said Lucius, the squirrel.  One of the children that he was telling the story too   yawned. 

     “I suppose that no one is interested in my boring old tale?”

     The children answered.   “Please Lucius; finish telling us the story about Queen Nyla.” 

     “OK, if you all promise not to yawn anymore, I will tell you.” 

     “We promise, the children replied.” 

     “Alright here goes.  They say that the queen did not go anywhere, are see anyone, except for Numbe, the Demon king.  People were afraid to go near the castle, because they feared that Numbe had bewitched it.  So, day after day, the Queen sat alone in her castle, no visitors, no friends or family to talk too; only Numbe.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numbe

Numbe comes to the castle; the Queen is sitting in her favorite chair by the window, in the parlor.

     “Numbe, where have you been?”  The Queen bellowed.

     “Oh, here and there, up and down and around.  Numbe must keep an eye on things you know.” 

   “Tell me Numbe, what did you see and hear? What are the people saying about me?”

     “Oh, Queenie dear, I am afraid the word is not good, they say that you are old and weak; not fit to be their Queen anymore.  Oh, and they say you’re ugly.”       

  “Ugly! The Queen sprung up out of her chair and almost fell over.

 “I'm not ugly; I'll show them who’s ugly.” 

     “Now, now, Queenie, temper, temper.  Let's show some tact, shall we, let them know you got class sister.” 

     “Oh, yeah, I got class, she said (as she shimmied around the room).”

      “You got soul.” 

Spending quality Time

Hi everyone, out there in blog land.

      I pray that everyone in well today? I had a very productive and blessed day today.  I got to spend it with my mother and father both, I went to the doctor's with my mom and I got a chance to spend some quality time with my father also.  He took me too the store and bought me a drill tool set, I know I am a woman but I love my tools just like everyone else doses.  This one is very cool,  it has everything I need to do any repair work around the house. 
     It is made by Black and Decker and it has a hammer, a pliers set, all the screw bits and saw attachments for drilling holes for door knobs.  It is great I can't wait to use it.  There is nothing like getting to spend time with your parents, I feel blessed to still have them.  They are both getting along in age now, my mother is 81 and so is my father.  I love them both so much, so I cherish the time that I have left with them.  So, if you are blessed to still have both of your parents still living; don't forget to give God the glory for such a blessing as that.  Here's wishing you all a very blessed and happy weekend. And, too all of my gadget girls out there; if you are looking for a drill set; please check out the Black and Decker line.  Peace

Handling stress and anxieties

Hi everyone out there in blog land,

Today is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it, it is a day that we have never seen before and a day that we will not see again.  So, it is important that we redeem the time for the days are evil.  How many of you out there have noticed that time is going faster then it use too? I mean wow! 2012 is gone, and now we are faced with 2013.  I know many of you want to make every minute count, to do things differently then last year.  I myself want the same, but I know that it will not be easy.  It is so easy to fall back into old habits, so, you really have to work at it.  One thing for sure, we can't give up, even thou we may not succeed the first time; we pick ourselves up and start over again.  I have done that so many times I can not count it.  But, one thing I am sure of is that my Lord and savior is there for me, I would not be here if it wasn't for his protection and guidance, he has never left me are let me down.  In this new year, I know that many of you will be faced with stress and anxieties; here are a few tips that I have found to be helpful:

1. Light some candles when you take a shower or bath.
2. Listen to some soothing music, I recommend, gospel, praise music or classical.
3. Put rose petal in your bath  water.
4. Schedule time for yourself
5. Pray a lot.
recommendations: Glade scented candles my favorite, Joni Lamb cds.

Well, I will check in with you guys tomorrow, I hope that I have said something that was helpful.

Day Four Of the New Year

Hay, hay, hay,

How is your year going so far? I wish I could say that I am off to a good start, but you can tell that I am not.  By the fact that I missed two days writing on my blog, I really did not intend to do that.  I am working hard to improve that, because I want to be able  to make a difference in people's lives by sharing my faith and my experiences.  Well, my offer still stand, I will be more than happy to stand in prayer with anyone who needs someone to agree with them about any battles that they need God to help them with.  Facing a new year can be challenging and scary, not knowing what the future has in store for us.  All I can do is share with you some of the things that I have found to be useful in helping you to reach your goals and to accomplish new things in the new year:

1. Put God first, a life that is God-centered is well balanced.
2. Take time to pray before making any decisions about your life.
3. Finish what you start, even if you get side tracked; make up your mind that you will finish it.
4. Set goals, it is a good idea to set short-term goals and accomplish them, then set long-term goals.
5. Treat people the way that you want to be treated, this will open up endless possibilities for your life to be richly bless by God.
6. Take care of yourself, if you don't you won't be any good for you are anyone else.
7. Come to terms with the fact that you are not perfect and that God knows that you have foughts; just put your trust in him and he will see you through.
8. Don't ever give up on your dreams.
9. Fear is your enemy, fight it with Faith.
10. You have a spirit of power and a spirit of love, use it.

Well, that is all I got, let  me know your thoughts on it by leaving a comment here on my blog or email me at odraduke@yahoo.com and please send me your prayer request.  Have a blessed day everyone, see you tomorrow.

Perfect Peace

Hi everyone, out there in blog land; well today was the first day of the year 2013. I pray that everyone is off to a good start, one thing for sure if you have the Lord in your life; you can't go wrong.  God is still on the throne, all over the world things are looking pretty bad; but God said in his word, "if we keep our minds stayed on him he will keep us in perfect peace.  Now, I don't know about you but I want some of  that kind of peace that he is talking about; that perfect peace.  You can't get that kind of peace, anywhere else but through Christ Jesus.  He is the prince of peace, Wow! I just thought of something, you here people say all the time, if only there was peace in the world or they say the term " I want world peace".  Well, what I have to say to that is, the peace that you are seeking is right there, you only have to accept him and he will give you perfect peace.

     Okay, I want all my friends out there in blog land to give me feedback on what your New Year's Resolution is for this year.  Mines is to be more God-like and to eat healthier.  Also, I would like to open up to anyone who may want someone to pray for them, just post your pray request and I will be happy to pray for you.  I am a firm believer that pray changes things, and God does answer prayer.  I am a living witness, he always here's and answers me when I call him.  I know how it feels when you think that no one cares or that you feel that you are alone.  I am here to let you know that you are not alone, God is right there just waiting for you to cry out to him. So, leave those request here on my blog or you can email me at odraduke@yahoo.com; I will be more than glad to pray for you. I will let you know when I have prayed for you by answering your post or by emailing you back.   The word says "That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing, that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of  my father which is in heaven."  I know that the pray of agreement works, so please feel free to put in those request.  God Bless you and a very happy New Year all.