Party Time! š„³
- Maria T. Henriksen
- May 19
- 4 min read
MARIA'SĀ MUSINGS
Spring is a time of hope. The weather is warmer, the flowers are blooming, and outdoor grilling has begun in my household. Are you enjoying the change in season?
I'm hoping that my health will improve. It's been a daily struggle for far too long, causing the delay on the publishing of the final two books of my Not Again series. Although I wanted to have my fifth book published by now, I'm waiting on God's timimg and doing my best to have peace surrounding it. Unfortunately, this hasn't been easy. The weight of the delay has been heavy on me. The physical and metal challenges have been debilitating. I can't just push through the constant pain, extreme fatigue, or brain fog despite my continuous prayers. Instead, I remind myself of the following verse:
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).
These are the type of stories I write, learning how to be obedient to God in the toughest of times. Despite my ongoing struggles, I haven't given up. I remain steadfast in being obedient to the Lord Most High. There have been countless times in the recent months that I was at my wits' end, but through His abundant grace, I have been able to inch forward with my goal of publishing Not Again Val's Story Part 1.
"If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth" (Deuteronomy 28:1).
šPARTY TIME!š„³
We're having a party to celebrate seven years of my reader group, Maria's Muses: Inspiration, Christian and Close-to-the-Heart Readers. This is not your typical book party. Yes, giveaways are included! In addition to freebies, there will be games and surprises along the way. Don't miss this fun event! š
āØNOT AGAIN, THE EPIC SAGAāØ
Not Again, Book 1Ā - The beginning of an emotionally charged saga ā”ļøĀ Will a deadly secret š¤« keep them apart?Ā šĀ Introducing characters you'll love to hate š and characters you'll love to follow. š An unpredictable storyline š will keep you on your toes. Gut-wrenching. š« Heart-warming.ā¤ļøāš„
Not Again The Fallout, Book 2Ā - A second chance romance š©āā¤ļøāšØ, a new lease on life.Ā Ā Turning Trauma into Triumph. š The frenzied moment šµāš«when she realizes that evil š¹ is everywhere and not just orbiting š her. Will she survive the torment?š³
Not Again Morgan's Story, Book 3Ā - When bad things š happen to good people š like heartacheš.Ā Ā Life isn't all fun and games.Ā š„Back-stabbing deception. šŖNail-biting suspense. š²Who can she trust? š¤Will wits and determination be enough to save her? š³
Not Again Amy's Story, Book 4Ā - Uncover the mysteryš, survive the truth šĀ Can she save herself?Ā ā
Heart-stopping intrigue. šÆ Life spirals out of control. šŖHow low will she go? š¤¦āāļø Can she dig herself out? šŖ
Not Again Val's Story (Part 1), Book 5Ā - A path of destruction. š„ God's Redeeming Love. š
Wanted: ARC Reviewers šā Anticipated Release in 2026
Not Again Val's Story (Part 2), Book 6
REALĀ š„ RAWĀ š„ RIVETING
āµCOME ABOARD!š
Ahoy, mates!Ā Not Again Val's Story Part 1, book five of the Not AgainĀ sagaĀ 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.Ā
We sailed smoothly through the summer of 2024 to write the last four novels of the Not AgainĀ 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 AgainĀ series known throughout the world? Contact me directly to become fishers of mankind via my author email, authormariathenriksen@gmail.comĀ to apply. We'll be launching again this year. Join our next excursion with Not Again Val's Story.
š°GAME NIGHT!šÆ
I created an interactive and entertaining Facebook event that meets on Wednesday once a month called Game Night. "Roses & Remembrance" is the theme for May's Game Night and will be hosted in Caryl McAdoo's reader group, Carlyers' Choir & Readers Group.
The Not Again series starts with the main character, Christina De Rosa. I chose the last name for my love of roses. The inspirational saga is also a time for remembrance for many of our readers as it is set in the 1980s.
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 continue the fun on May 27 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!
EATĀ š PLAY šĀ READ
CONTACT INFORMATION
Let's party together this Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Maria's Musesš
I hope to see you at Game NightĀ for festive food, games galore, and fabulous fellowship! š„³
Permission to forward this newsletter is granted and highly encouraged. Let's join forces to promote healing hearts š one post at a time.
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I'm excited for our party!
Spring is a beautiful time of year. A time of healing and moving on and thatās what Mariaās books are all about.