In this episode, Kelly chats with Valicity Elaine, an independent author and founder of The Rebel Christian Publishing, to explore her unique genre of dark Christian romance. Valicity shares how she pioneered this new blend of faith and romance, tackling real-world challenges through stories like Withered Rose, which delves into the theme of being unequally yoked in a marriage. She opens up about her journey, her stories’ impact on readers, and the lessons she’s learned from facing negative reviews. Valicity encourages aspiring writers to embrace their vision and persevere through criticism.
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Meet Valicity Elaine
Valicity Elaine is an indie author and TikTok influencer known for her dark Christian romance stories that blend challenging themes with faith-based characters navigating real-world struggles. As the founder of The Rebel Christian Publishing, she brings a vibrant, authentic approach to her work, driven by faith. She dedicates her time to writing, editing, and connecting with readers through TikTok. Her stories resonate by offering readers engagement and a means to cope with life’s hardships.
Visit her website The Rebel Christian Publishing
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Bible Verse for Encouragement
Genesis 50:20, NKJV: But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
Valicity’s Book: Withered Rose
What happens when a Christian woman and a mafia boss fall in love? Their passion breeds chaos.
Rosa and Amory have no business getting involved with one another but they also have no choice. Rosa is Amory’s captive bride, kidnapped and forced to marry him as payment for her brother’s debt. All she wants is to live a life free of crime and violence but now she’s shackled to the most dangerous man in New York City. Only God can help her now.
Meanwhile, Amory is looking forward to having a beautiful young bride. But Amory is a mafia underboss and Rosa is a Christian woman. Her faith is standing right between them, and he hates that. The sting of her refusal to marry him runs deep. But something in Amory feels drawn to Rosa, despite their differences.
Maybe she is the calm to his storm, maybe he is the chaos she secretly craves. Whatever the case, they’re in it together.
*****DISCLAIMER/WARNING*****
Withered Rose is a Christian story. There is no vulgar foul language and no graphic scenes of sex, violence, or gore. However, our characters are members of the mafia which may present an environment some readers consider triggering. Topics such as gang violence, abuse, and distribution of illegal substances will be introduced throughout the book.
This novel is appropriate for mature audiences ages 17+
Please read at your own discretion.
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Kelly’s Personal Update
My debut novel, Finding Forevermore, is coming soon to Kickstarter! I’ve been working on this book for a long time, and God has shown me so much. I can’t wait to share more with you as it goes through the editing process.
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