Marching On...
- Maria T. Henriksen
- Mar 18
- 4 min read
MARIA'S MUSINGS
The snow has melted. Spring is on the horizon. A rebirth is sure to come. It's been a rough winter. Life has been demanding. I'm already looking forward to the summer when I have off from work, so I can concentrate of getting my fifth book, Not Again Val's Story Part 1, published.
I haven't been able to tend to my authorship as much as I would like to. Fortunately, I am making progress on Val's Story, albeit slowly. The cover is coming along. I can't wait for it to be finished, so I can share it with you. Val's Story just came back from the editor. We're making it gleam! I would be honored to have a few beta readers on this one as soon as possible.
I'm most excited about sharing Val's Story with the world. The anticipation is about killing me. The following is the official book description.
Not Again Val's Story Part 1
Part one of Not Again Val’s Story, the fifth book of the Not Again series, features Val after graduating college in Chicago in 1990 and her life-altering encounters in otherworldly realms. After a day of everything that could go wrong goes wrong, Val wakes up in the hospital. Terrified and confused, Val must decipher how to navigate her new challenges.
Will she overcome her physical and spiritual threats and become the woman God intended her to be? Or, will Val shrink from the horror she suffered?
Find out what path Val takes in this captivating story of love, redemption, and transformation. With an endearing romance, a touch of the supernatural, and a dose of scripture, Not Again Val’s Story is just what the doctor prescribes for everyone.
Not Again, healing hearts one page at a time.
✨NOT AGAIN, THE EPIC SAGA✨
Not Again, Book 1 - The beginning of an emotionally charged saga ⚡️ Will a deadly secret 🤫 keep them apart? 💔 Introducing characters you'll love to hate 😈 and characters you'll love to follow. 😍 An unpredictable storyline 📖 will keep you on your toes. Gut-wrenching. 😫 Heart-warming.❤️🔥
Not Again The Fallout, Book 2 - A second chance romance 👩❤️👨, a new lease on life. Turning Trauma into Triumph. 🕊 The frenzied moment 😵💫when she realizes that evil 👹 is everywhere and not just orbiting 🌎 her. Will she survive the torment?😳
Not Again Morgan's Story, Book 3 - When bad things 😖 happen to good people 😇 like heartache💔. Life isn't all fun and games. 🥍Back-stabbing deception. 🔪Nail-biting suspense. 😲Who can she trust? 🤔Will wits and determination be enough to save her? 😳
Not Again Amy's Story, Book 4 - Uncover the mystery🔎, survive the truth 🔐 Can she save herself? ⚖
Heart-stopping intrigue. 😯 Life spirals out of control. 🌪How low will she go? 🤦♀️ Can she dig herself out?
Not Again Val's Story (Part 1), Book 5 - A path of destruction. 🔥 God's Redeeming Love. 💖
Wanted: ARC Reviewers 📖✍ Anticipated Release in 2026
Not Again Val's Story (Part 2), Book 6
REAL 🔥 RAW 🔥 RIVETING
⛵COME ABOARD!🌊
Ahoy, mates! Not Again Val's Story Part 1, book five of the Not Again saga needs beta readers and more early reviewers. While books one through four take you on many devastating tropical storms, Hurricane Val destroys everything in its path.
We sailed smoothly through the summer of 2024 to write the last four novels of the Not Again series. Currently, I'm looking for new launch crew members. They are my shipmates who help me get the book launched and navigate the high seas. For those who read, review, and promote my books, I make it easy for you as the captain. So, do you want to sail the open seas with me to get the Not Again series known throughout the world? Contact me directly to become fishers of mankind via my author email, authormariathenriksen@gmail.com to apply. We'll be launching again this year. Join our next excursion with Not Again Val's Story.
🎰GAME NIGHT!🎯
I created an interactive and entertaining Facebook event that meets on Wednesday once a month called Game Night. "Family Mystery Movie Night" is the theme for March's Game Night and will be hosted in Amy Walsh's reader group, Wisdom, Whimsy, and Wordsmithing - Amy Walsh.
January's Game Night kicked off 2026 with a year-long reading challenge. The winner receives a $25 Amazon gift card at the end of 2026. Be sure to join us for the fun on March 25 starting at 4pm EST!
Authors contact me for more information if you're interested in hosting a time slot in future months. Invite your friends!
EAT 💛 PLAY 💜 READ
PRE-GAME NIGHT FUN!
Surprise! A word search!
Instead of having a jigsaw puzzle, I decided to change it up in celebration of the change in weather.
CONTACT INFORMATION
I hope to see you at Game Night for festive food, games galore, and fabulous fellowship! 🥳
Permission to forward this newsletter is granted and highly encouraged. Let's join forces to promote healing hearts 💖 one post at a time.
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I got 4 on the crossword puzzle. I love that Spring is here!
A lot of fun going on! Great books to give as gifts also!