PenWorks of the Word | Featured Author | Linda Shenton Matchett

Greetings, 

Today, I have the privilege of welcoming Linda Shenton Matchett to the PenWorks of the World Blog Tour. She was the first author to extend a hand of support to a wayward newbie launching into the genre of Biblical Fiction as he was releasing the first full-length novel he had ever written. It was my first guest post on her website that helped me accept that I could do this thing called being a writer.

When Linda told me she wanted to do a "story behind the story," I was ecstatic. I loved hearing those kinds of stories because they always fascinate me to see how stories find their authors. They come from all kinds of places, and today, I think you are going to like learning how A Lesson in Love was born. Without further ado, here is Linda, and I'll see you in the "digital" pages.

M.J.E.

(PS: Don't forget to check out the KingSumo Giveaway for the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour after you read this one)

PenWorks of the Word | Featured Author | Dr. Lisa Dorsey

Greetings, 

Today, it is a privilege to feature an author I consider a good friend and fellow researcher. Dr. Lisa Dorsey is another one of our award-winning authors. I am reading her book Petra: An Unbroken Legacy right now, and it does not disappoint.  Let me tell you, she has an inspirational story to tell. Her post for this blog tour spoke to me deeply.  

Another one of my hopes for this whole event was to highlight how the word of God is living in active in our lives as authors, and not just in our stories. We may spend hours and hours researching things to make this happen in our stories, but it also happens to us as people, too. I cannot wait for you to read it for yourselves. 

Today also marks the start of our King Sumo Giveaway, so don't hesitate to check it out. Its launches at 5:30 CST. Without further ado, let's welcome Dr. Lisa Dorsey to our tour, and I'll see you in the "digital" pages...

M.J. E

PenWorks of the Word | Featured Author | Mark Charles Powers

Greetings, 

I am excited to introduce today's featured author, Mark Charles Powers. His new book, His Eyes, comes out tomorrow. Yep, you read that right. Chances are you've read this on 10/13, which was the planned release day for his book. One of the things I look forward to as a writer is connecting with other like-minded authors. Mark is one of those authors I feel like I could talk to for hours about anything.  

There is a spirit woven into his work that resonates with people from all different paths of life. But, as always, I don't want to take up too much of his time, so without further ado.... Let's dive into his wonderful article describing 5 lessons he has learned about being an author.  

See you in the "digital" pages.

M.J.E. 

PenWorks of the Word | Featured Book Review | Leading Philippi - Jenifer Jennings

Greetings, 

As we continue this blog tour, one of the things I wanted to do was write a few book reviews. I mean, we are all here wanting to learning about books and read them, right? Well... I think that's part of it anyway. Today's review is for a book called Leading Philippi, and it is a Biblical Fiction Novel written by our Jenifer Jennings. Yes, that is the same Jenifer Jennings who gave us an interview to start this whole tour off. 

Today, 10/10/25, is launch day for her book, and I was blessed to receive an advance copy of it to review. The review you are about to read is my honest review of this wonderful addition to the world of Biblical Fiction.

Let’s dive into this one, and I’ll see you in the ‘digital’ pages.

PenWorks of the Word | Featured Author | D. T. Powell

Greetings, 

Welcome to another post from the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour. As always, we are ALL thrilled you have found your way here. One of the types of posts I hoped would be written for this event is what I have affectionately called Devotional Blogs. When at least one of the featured authors said they wanted to do so, it was encouraging. 

Today's featured Author, D. T. Powell, is the first author to write one. One thing you will learn from her devotional blog is that D. T. doesn't shy away from hard truths. Sometimes the hard truths are hard to hear, but we cannot let that keep us from voicing them. Again, I don't want to take up any more of your time today, so without further ado... Here is her devotional.

See you in the "digital" pages, 

M.J. E

PenWorks of the Word | Featured Author | Jenifer Jennings

Greetings,

Welcome to the PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour. I'm thrilled you have found your way here. It is exciting to see how this event has come together, and today's featured author is Jenifer Jennings. I don't want to take up any more of your time, so without further ado... Here is an interview with her about her upcoming book, Leading Philippi, which is set to release on Friday, 10/10... I will be posting a review of this wonderful addition to Biblical Fiction on launch day. 

See you in the "digital" pages, 

M.J.E. 

PenWorks of the Word Give-A-Way

Greetings,

The moment we've been waiting for is almost here…

✨ The PenWorks of the Word Blog Tour is hosting a King Sumo Giveaway — and you're invited!