Monday, July 20, 2009

I just got the most amazing endorsement for my book!

"Awesome! Sandi Rog grabbed me from the very first sentence and didn't let go until the last page. But I wanted more. I wanted to again run barefoot through the villa, climb the master's stone wall, look out over the lush vineyards, and escape to ancient Rome in the distance. So . . . I read The Master's Wall again." —Wendy Chorot, Editor, wchorot@aol.com

For those that don't know what book this is, here's a book jacket description that I posted below. But for your convenience, I'll repost it here:

Theme: The right to freedom in the face of slavery
—both to a worldly master and a heavenly one.

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Slave boy fights for his freedom; slave-owner's granddaughter fights for her life. Together, they fight for each other.

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After watching Roman soldiers drag his parents away to their death, David, a young Hebrew, is sold and enslaved to serve at a villa outside of Rome. David trains to become a great fighter. He works hard to please his master and hopes to earn his freedom. However, an opportunity to escape tempts David with its whispering call. Freedom beckons, but invisible chains hold him captive to the master's granddaughter, an innocent girl with a fiery spirit. David vows to protect Alethea from his master, the murderous patriarch, and must contrive a daring plan—sacrifice his own life to save hers.

18 comments:

  1. Congratulations Sandi, and from one who has been privileged to have read some of this story, it's a charming and very atmospheric read that takes you to an ancient world and a forgotten civilsation.

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  2. Congrats, Sandi! You've got a wonderful story - I wish I had got to read all of the first one, but I'm enjoying the second. You've also got an extraordinary testimony. Thank you for sharing it!

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  3. Wow, what an awesome review! Congratulations! When does your book come out? It sounds great!

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  4. Is there any better compliment than "so I read it again"?? Awesome endorsement! Congrats!

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  5. I'm always so impressed when someone ventures to write in such an important and detailed historic setting. Wow.

    Great news Sandi. I'm so looking forward to this!

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  6. Wow Sandi what a compliment! I read your blurb and the story sounds wonderful. I'll have to read it. It's going to be fun following your blog.

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  7. When and where can I buy this book!!???

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  8. Hi Sandi,
    Found your blog! If I'd looked a little closer at your twitter comments, I would have seen the link!

    Congrats on the wonderful review of your book! Did you recently final in the Genesis? Or was the TBL? I can't remember, but I thought I saw in one of the HIS emails, that you were a contest finalist.

    I finaled in the Genesis in the Historical Romance and have the possibility of contract down the road (crossing fingers and praying hard!). But if I get a contract, then I realized I have to pull out of the contest. Just wondering if any other finalists are dealing with this?

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  9. Privileged to be a Beta-reader of The Master's Wall, I can only echo Wendy's recommendation. I laughed, I cried, I worried, and I forgave as I read to the end of this wonderful story. I am impatient waiting for the next book. You are truly talented and gifted as a storyteller and as a writer. Who knew when we first met those many years ago in The Netherlands that we both would be writing someday for the Master.
    A J
    ajhawke.blogspot.com

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  10. Whoo, hooo! It's great to see everyone! Yeah! Glad you all made it. :-)

    Jody, yes I did final in the Genesis. When an editor (who was one of the judges) wanted me to contact her, I had to contact the Genesis coordinator to make sure it was "safe." So, you're not alone, dear. LOL

    It's great to be in the company of such talented writers! xxx

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  11. AJ, those are such wonderful words! Hmmm, you mind if I use them? How would you like to write up an endorsement for me? If I get published, then your name will be in my book!

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  12. What a wonderful endorsement. Congratulations. I'm wishing you much success.

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  13. I haven't heard of or read your book...but, it sounds wonderful. How inspiring. I pray the Lord continues to bless your TALENT to write and your GIFT to "See from the Heart!"
    Praise His mighty name....

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  14. Hey Sandi

    Popped over here from Warren B's. Had to come and say hi to someone with the most awesome name :}
    Sounds like you've just published. {huge hi five} The next Rivers?

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  15. Hi, Deb and Crystal-- (and Sande--great name! Be sure to sign up as a follower!)

    I'm afraid this one hasn't been published yet, but I'm hoping the awesome endorsement will help! xxx

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  16. All I can say is, "WOW." What an endorsement. Keep up the awesome work.

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  17. Great review!

    Sandi, I was a little surprised this morning when I opened the Rocky Mountain Christian and saw your article in there! Congratulations! I dind't know you wrote for that publication. Maybe I've seen you in there before, but we've only recently become acquainted so it didn't register. Good job!

    wb

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  18. Hi, Warren-- YES! I'll be emailing you, so keep your eyes on your inbox. ~Sandi

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WHEN THE WORLD SAYS YOU CAN'T, FAITH SAYS YOU CAN!