Showing posts with label Master's CAlling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Master's CAlling. Show all posts

Friday, November 6, 2015

Meet Malon Ben Tyrus - Disciple of Jesus

Blogger: Amber Schamel

Hello Everyone! Today I'd like to introduce you to a very special guest. I've brought Malon Ben Tyrus, the main character of my new release The Master's Calling to visit with us today. 




Hello Malon, tell us a little bit about yourself.
My name is Malon. I am the son of Tyrus Ben Adamiel. I'm sixteen years old, but don't call me a boy. I'm a man by Jewish tradition, and I do the work to prove it. I was raised mostly by my abba, because my imah contracted leprosy and was banished to the colony when I was only six years old. A few years ago, she was healed by Jesus of Nazareth. I'm so glad to have a family again.

Have you met Jesus?
Yes, several times. I want with all my heart to become one of his disciples, but as I said, my family has been recently reunited, and my father doesn't want me to go.

What is your favorite moment with Jesus so far?
My favorite moment is when Jesus told me that he wanted me as his disciple. I am only the son of a middle-class merchant, and I don't have many talents, but if Jesus will have me, I will give him all I have.

Who are your closest friends?
Abba is my closest friend. He and I only had each other for many years, and that created a tight bond. Simon, who is now called Peter is also a close friend of mine. He accepts me despite my youth, and I appreciate that. I never thought I'd say it, but I also consider a Roman centurion my friend. Centurion Vitalis is the only one of his kind that I get along with.

You don't like Romans? Why not?
***Dumbfounded stare***

Okay...Ahem. Uh...What is it about Vitalis that makes you like him despite his race?
He's a man of character. Not to mention he has saved my life twice now. He's very clever, especially for a Roman. He is one of those men that you pass on the street, but never know that he is a sage full of wisdom.  He also respects us Jews, unlike most of the soldiers. He's the only reasonable one I've met.

Who is your favorite character in your story?
Jesus, of course. I've never met anyone like him.

Where are you off to next?
I have a caravan to Caesarea that I have to deliver, but I will stay around here for a short while to speak with some of you people. It's been most interesting.

Hear that? Malon's going to stick around. So if you have a question for him, leave them in the comments below, and he'll answer.  You'll also be entered to win a Kindle copy of The Master's Calling! 

Check out The Master's Calling on Amazon 

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BYCUKK

 

Monday, November 2, 2015

Weekly Windup: Comment to Win The Master's Calling by Amber Schamel

The Winner of Land of My Dreams by Stitches Thru Time author Norma Gail is Terrill R.!

Congratulations! If you are one of our winners, please Contact Us with your address to claim your prize.

 

 

 

 This Week's Giveaway is:

The Master's Calling by Amber Schamel


After generations of waiting, the Messiah has come at last. And not a day too soon. All his life, Malon Ben-Tyrus has been stifled beneath Roman laws and religious traditions, and he longs to be free. The oppression of the Romans worsens every day, and the religious system led by the Scribes and Pharisees has grown corrupt.
Malon believes his life calling is to become a disciple of the Messiah and help free Israel from bondage.  When Jesus heads to Jerusalem for the Passover feast, Malon knows this will be a historic event. Jesus will enter the city as the Son of David and take His place as the Messiah of Israel. He longs to follow Jesus to Jerusalem, but his family won't allow him to go.
When at last his family consents, Malon arrives in Jerusalem only to discover that he is too late. The man he thought to be the Messiah has been crucified, and Barabbas—his greatest enemy—has been set free.
Appalled by the cowardice of Jesus' disciples, Malon returns home seething with frustration and despair. Everything he believed he was destined to become died with Jesus. Was he wrong about his destiny?


This giveaway runs through November 15th. Comment on any post between now and then to enter, and remember, the more comments you make, the more entries you earn!

    Winners will be announced in the Weekly Wind-up.

  Coming up this week:

Monday: Devotion - Her Blinded Eyes Will See by Teresa Lilly
Tuesday: Angela Couch
Wednesday: Apple Syrup Aplenty by Deb Garland
Thursday: Heidi Main's review of Falling for Texas by Jill Lynn
Friday: Meet Malon Ben Tyrus - Character Interview with Giveaway
Saturday: Surprise!


We look forward to hanging out with you this week!

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