http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780979127618&itm=1
Notice, though, that it says it will not be available by Christmas, so if you want one before then, you need to get it through birthpangs.com.
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"Spero is an imaginative fantasy that subtly instructs, entertains, and intellectually provokes the reader. It is fascinating reading. I'm definitely hooked on this series." Jean Heimann at Catholic Fire.
"...intelligent as well as inspiring..." Terry Barga at whattodoabout.com.
The first book in the Birth Pangs series, Fidelis, is Latin for faithfulness. The second book, Spero, is Latin for hope. Spero is an exploration, in fiction, of what hope is and why we need it. It is an exploration of what things are good to put our hope in and what things aren't. In the America of the future portrayed in the Birth Pangs series, all of the things that people have traditionally put their hope in have been brought low. There are no government agencies, no schools, and not even churches. In the face of daily perils, people have to figure out how where they are going to place their hope in dealing with them. In the end, there is one daily peril that surpasses them all: death. Spero is about people- even good people- putting their hope in lesser means to tackle lesser problems and being confronted with the consequences. Spero is a 'discussion' about our chief problems and what solutions, if any, are available to resolve them.
I wanted to make sure that I was able to get the book out in time for Christmas, so I have acquired a number of boxes so I can ship orders myself. Eventually, it will be on Amazon.com, etc. At anyrate, if you want to purchase a copy or copies of Fidelis, use the ‘purchase’ link to the left.
I received the proof copy today and it looked just right. Copies are ordered for all those who have ordered already plus extra enough to handle the Christmas season. December 1st may not happen, but it won’t be far off. December 1st is a Friday, and if it doesn’t come then it will be the following Monday. People who have purchased a book can expect to have their copy in their hands by about December 8th or 9th.
It still looks as though we’ll be able to make December 1st for having books available for purchase. My hope to have some in hand earlier has slipped away, as I ended up having to switch publishers. I do have some concern that December 1st may not be realistic, but even so I don’t think it would take much longer than say, December 7th. That’s still enough time for Christmas purchases, etc, but naturally I’ll still push for the earlier date.
Its going good! I should have some cover images to show off in the near future!