CWG Book Blast! “Bella’s Beautiful Miracle,” by Kimberly Novak
This month, the Catholic Writers’ Guild is touring Kimberly Novak’s book, Bella’s Beautiful Miracle. It is a 2022 CWG Seal of Approval recipient! Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, SHE became a butterfly!
Summary:
Bella the caterpillar leads a happy and content life in her tree in the Royal Forest. However, one terrifying night, Bella is uprooted by a sudden storm, carrying her far from home. Surprises abound for Bella unexpectedly when God sends new friends on Bella’s path to inspire and motivate her hunger for transformation. Bella’s Beautiful Miracle is a story of loss, healing, the transformative power of God, and the path He lays out for each one of us.
Excerpt:
The light of the next day came quickly, and Bella gave her body a big morning stretch. Feeling refreshed and rested, she climbed down from where she slumbered. Bella was sure Mira was in prayer and wanted to begin that same routine. Why not start right now? she thought. I’ll need a sunny and quiet place. Just then, she spotted a flower garden. The flowers were colorful, and the lush greens provided a comfortable place to be still. Bella closed her eyes, quieted herself, and began a prayer.
“Hi, God, it’s me,” she said. “I want to do this with You every day, and I am asking that You please remind me when I forget.” Hesitating briefly, she thought about what should come next. “Oh! Gratitude!” she exclaimed. “Thank You for the blessings that I counted last night, especially for Mira. She is the biggest blessing I have ever gotten. I know that You sent her to me. God, I love You for that, and I love Mira very much.” Just then, Bella paused, not knowing what to say next. “God, I know I’m not the best at prayer,” she said, “but please give me some time, and I will be better at it one day. Amen.”
Website: KimberlyNovak.com and OutOfTheChrysalis.com
Blog: A Little God Time
Facebook: Kimberly Novak, Author | Facebook
Twitter: @knovakauthor
Instagram: @knovakauthor
Bio:
Kimberly Novak is a wife, mother, author, and spiritual director. Her passion for inspiring and motivating those on a spiritual journey has bloomed into various ministries. Kimberly’s mission is to enhance each journey by guiding others where the light of strength is … God’s love. Find her blog and A Little God Time at KimberlyNovak.com. Her debut book, Bella’s Beautiful Miracle, A Caterpillar’s Journey, is available now.
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“Bella’s Beautiful Miracle” is a delightful Spirit-led journey filled with pearls of wisdom and whimsical companions. A fantastic book for children, but also a great read for adults that presents major themes in a simplistic style. amzn.com/dp/168556254X
Special Considerations:
I submitted the book for the 2023 Illumination Book Awards.
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Michael Fraley
Michael Fraley has been editing and posting the CWG Book Blast since 2016. He's adapted the Arthurian portion of Geoffrey of Monmouth's “Histories of the Kings of Britain” to the comic page, has worked in book illustration, graphic design, and has also served as a newspaper columnist. In 2019 the story of his conversion to Catholicism was told in Nancy Ward's book Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story. His primary area of study is in the Jewish roots of the Church, with an emphasis on the Gospel of Matthew and the Epistle of James. He holds a MA in theology from St. Joseph's College of Maine and a BFA in fine art from Indiana University. He can be reached at michael@michaelfraley.com