Cornerstonia 2011

After an emotionally draining end of year for my family and I, I have been searching and sneaking in some thinking time related to Cornerstonia. I have sold many books, I have set my mind on the next many steps, and time is our mortal enemy. But, I have a plan and it includes many of you. First of all, I make a personal request to all who have read Cornerstonia to rate and write a review on Amazon.com/Cornerstonia. Or send me an email, so I can post it on the website cornerstonia

One of the next steps is getting the novel into bookstores, I have my sights on local Christian and church Bookstores, if anyone has any connections let me know. The Spanish  version has taken much longer than expected, but coming. Also, I want to give the website a makeover and make it more interactive. Then in the next few months, I will start writing the next book in the Cornerstonia Series. Become a follower on this blog and keep spreading the word, I really appreciate it and with your help this series will be a success in 2011. I leave you with some words from Cornerstonia: The Rose River Journey...

Many people were gathering at the entrance of the castle and Princess Vitzeli addressed the large crowd, “We are of the Rosarion Kingdom and by the grace of God and our friend Keeto here, we were able to destroy the works of the enemy in this castle. The owners of this castle were evil people, who were willing to enslave anyone who came near it, for their own selfish reasons. But now you are free and free indeed, so go and live free lives, and don’t forget it was the sacrifice of one who made us all free. Get provisions and take back what belongs to you and leave this horrible place and don’t look back. Long live King Victorious and Queen Elise, and may the God that they serve, bless you all.”

Finally, The Official Cover

Things are moving very fast and it is exciting. The Book is published, placed my first order of books and the E- Book version is almost ready. I had two covers to choose from and I thought this one was more in tune with my vision for Cornerstonia. The three children on the cover is proportional to my children. I love the archway and entrance into the fantasy land and I really like the castle in the background. The colors are attractive and the back cover also looks great.

Well, I am planning the first Book signing event in New York, around the Thanksgiving Holiday, for many reasons. One of them is the fact that a lot of the places mentioned in the story are in New York. The place that the event is going to take place is at the church where I grew up and assisted for many years. The original church building was located on Dubois Street, in Newburgh, N.Y. In the story, one of the neighboring and friendly kingdoms, is the Kingdom of Dubois. They are very important to the story. And they are also hosting the event. While in New York, I am planning on taking pictures of all the places that have served as inspiration for Cornerstonia and will be mentioned in one of the blog posts, with their corresponding photos, for an inside look. Well, the book will be for sale on line very soon, ahead of the official birthday of Cornerstonia, Thanksgiving Day. In December I will be having the Orlando book release and book signing event and there will be books for sale there and you can save on shipping or feel free to purchase on-line soon. Thank you for your support and please spread the word. Long live Cornerstonia. V.M.R.

Oral presentation for Cornerstonia: The Rose River Journey

Part of the Cornerstonia: The Rose River Journey Book project is the oral presentation for churches, schools or organizations. My book is a platform to disc different themes and topics. My three themes are: conquering your dreams in God (It has taken me over 20 years to finalize my book idea, don't wait), Divorce hurts everyone; especially the children (Children suffer the most) and an epic journey through the imaginative land of Cornerstonia (A whole fantasy world with all sorts of places and interesting people and characters). Anyone interested in bringing the messages of Cornerstonia to their church, school or organization; message me and please let your churches and Christian schools know. The story is awesome and I have woven into it the fine details, which set up the next two books in the series. The Next book is called Cornerstonia: The Gargantuan War and in the back of the 1st novel will have a chapter devoted to introducing it. Can't wait. Keep spreading the word and let's create the buzz we need to make this 1st book a success. Coming soon.