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Your Eleventh Literary Gift – My Non-fiction Book

Gospel Medley Writer's Block: My Experience
Your Eleventh Literary Gift Gospel Medley Writer's Block: My Experience
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Enjoy Your Eleventh Literary Gift – My Other Book Published this year! I am author Andy Zach and I earlier this year I self-published The Gospel Medley, my first non-fiction book.

You can get an autographed copy directly from me with free shipping. You can also buy it and the ebook on Amazon by clicking here.

What’s it all about?

Are you curious about Jesus Christ? Do you struggle to understand the Bible? The Gospel Medley includes the four Gospels in a single narrative, faithfully pulling the text from the World English Bible. You are now able to read all the gospel as a single, easy-to-read story.

Each Gospel describes Jesus’s life from a different point of view with different details and insights. The Gospel Medley combines every word into a single perspective with all details and events arranged chronologically.

Unlike other harmonies, The Gospel Medley doesn’t put the four gospels in columns or rows. Instead, the text is integrated word by word into a smoothly flowing narrative. Further, each paragraph references the four gospels so you can read the original citations. You also get footnotes of all the quotes from the Old Testament, giving you the context of Jesus’s words.

For a unique perspective of the four gospels, read ‘The Gospel Medley’ today.

From the Gospel Medley

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I’ll give you Jesus’s nativity from my book, which merges Luke 2 and Matthew 1.

Your Eleventh Literary Gift: Jesus’s Nativity

If you think it will be hard to understand, compare this famous Christmas cartoon quoting from Luke with my book.

The Conception of Jesus

What Chrismas is all about


Luke 1:26–56; John 1:14

26 Now in the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married
to a man whose name was Joseph, of David’s house. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 Having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, you highly favored one! The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women!”


29 But when she saw him, she was greatly troubled at the saying, and
considered what kind of salutation this might be. 30 The angel said to
her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31
Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and give birth to a son, and
will call his name ‘Jesus.’ 32 He will be great, and will be called the
Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His
father, David, 33 and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever.
There will be no end to His Kingdom.”

34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, seeing I am a virgin?”

35 The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and
the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the
holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God. 36
Behold, Elizabeth, your relative, also has conceived a son in her old
age; and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. 37
For nothing spoken by God is impossible.”


38 Mary said, “Behold, the servant of the Lord; let it be done to me
according to your word.”

14 The Word became flesh . . .

After Jesus’s Conception

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38 The angel departed from her. 39 Mary arose in those days and went
into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah, 40 and entered
into the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth.

41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her
womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 She called
out with a loud voice, and said, “Blessed are you among women, and
blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 Why am I so favored, that the
mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the voice
of your greeting came into my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy! 45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord!”


“My soul magnifies the Lord. 47 My spirit has rejoiced in God my
Savior, 48 for He has looked at the humble state of His servant. For
behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed. 49 For
He who is mighty has done great things for me. Holy is His
name. 50 His mercy is for generations and generations on those who
fear him. 51 He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the
proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He has put down princes
from their thrones, and has exalted the lowly. 53 He has filled the
hungry with good things. He has sent the rich away empty. 54 He has
given help to Israel, His servant, that He might remember
mercy, 55 as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and his
offspring forever.”


56 Mary stayed with her about three months, and then returned to her
house.

Joseph Finds Out – Your Eleventh Literary Gift

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Matthew 1:18–25


18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother,
Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly.


20 But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the
Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t
be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is
conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. 21 She shall give birth to a son.
You shall call his name Jesus, for it is He who shall save His people
from their sins.”


22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was
spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to
a son. They shall call his name Immanuel8 which is, being
interpreted, ‘God with us.’”

24 Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord
commanded him, and took his wife to himself; 25 and didn’t know her
sexually until she had given birth to her firstborn son. He named him
Jesus.

The Birth of Jesus – Your Eleventh Literary Gift

Your Eleventh Literary Gift


Luke 2:1–39; Matthew 1:25


1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all
the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment made
when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to enroll
themselves, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which
is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him
as wife, being pregnant.


6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. 7 She
gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and
laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in
the guest room.

25 He [Joseph] named him Jesus.

A Heavenly Host of Angels

8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and
keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 Behold, an angel of the
Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and
they were terrified.

10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you
good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For there is
born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of
cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”

13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
army praising God, and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, among men of good will.”

15 When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds
said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing
that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

16 They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the
baby was lying in the feeding trough.

17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was
spoken to them about this child. 18 All who heard it wondered at the
things which were spoken to them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept
all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. 20 The shepherds
returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had
heard and seen, just as it was told them.

Here Ends Your Eleventh Literary Gift

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Your Tenth Literary Gift – More from My New Book!

Aubrey Wilcosky
Your Tenth Literary Gift Your Ninth Literary Gift Your Eighth Literary Gift Secret Supers in Space

Enjoy Your Tenth Literary Gift – More from My New Book! I am author Andy Zach and I just self-published Secret Supers in Space here. You get an autographed copy directly from me with free shipping. You can also buy it and the ebook on Amazon by clicking here.

If you want a free ebook to review, click here.

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Today, I’ll give you the opening few pages of Secret Supers in Space.

Your Tenth Literary Gift: Chapter  1 – Space Camp

Your Tenth Literary Gift Jeremy Gentle
Jeremy, seventh-grade superhero

“What are you doing, Jeremy?”

Startled, I looked up from my computer and turned around in my wheelchair. My best friend, Dan, had slipped silently into my lab. I still thought of it that way, but we’d made it into the Secret Supers clubhouse almost a year ago. Dan’s round, brown face smiled down at me while his tall, wide frame loomed behind me. His dark glasses hid his blind eyes.

“I didn’t hear you come down the elevator.”

“I took the stairs. Your mom made cookies, so I came over. I could smell them from my house.”

“You mean, you could smell them from my mom’s thoughts?”

“And your’s and your dad’s. You were all excited, so I couldn’t help myself from taking a sniff from your mom’s nose. I didn’t snoop any further than that.”

“I know you respect everyone’s privacy with your mindreading power.”

“Except maybe yours. You did permit me to read yours anytime. But I haven’t read your mind about what you’re concentrating on. C’mon, tell your old friend Dan.”

“Don’t tell anyone. I want to surprise the Secret Supers.”

“Of course not. Now I’m dying to know!”

“I’m applying to Space Camp.”

“What’s Space Camp? I can hear the capital letters in your voice.”

I spun my wheelchair around to face him. “What’s Space Camp? It’s the greatest camp there is! We’re all bored out of our minds now that August has started and we want to do something. Space Camp teaches you all about our space program. You learn about astronauts and rockets. You go on a centrifuge and experience zero-g and moon gravity.

Dan Elanga Stops By

Your Tenth Literary Gift Your Sixth Literary Gift Love These Superheroes
Dan Elanga – He can read minds and sensory impressions.

“Sounds fun and cool. I can see them accepting you, Jeremy, but how about the rest of us? I guess Kayla would make it, but Aubrey and I are just average students.”

“As far as I can tell, there are no qualifications, just an interest in space and rocketry.”

“I sure got more interested in space after our adventure chasing the villain in a rocket at the coaster park this summer. What about the money?” Dan sat down in the chair so I didn’t have to look up at him.

“Mom and Dad have been saving the royalties from Secret Supers and Villain’s Vacation for you, Kayla, and Aubrey, and you can use that for the camp.”

“Well, count me in!” Dan’s huge hand engulfed mine. I felt like a little kid—which I was. I didn’t usually think about how small I was until Dan was right next to me. Or Aubrey, who was also Dan’s size.

“I just thought of a problem.” Dan frowned, his brows hitting his dark glasses. “What about my parents? And Kayla’s and Aubrey’s?”

Kayla Verdera

Your Tenth Literary Gift Your Sixth Literary Gift Kayla Verdera - Love These Superheroes
Kayla Verdera

“Mom and Dad have already been in touch with them ever since our royalties from the books have been coming in. They all agreed to divide them.  Everyone’s just waiting on me to tell all the Secret Supers.”

“Now I know, so we might as well let Kayla and Aubrey know.”

I glanced at my screen clock. “Ten thirty. I can call Kayla, but Aubrey’s at her summer baseball practice.” I speed-dialed Kayla.

“You don’t have to put her on speakerphone. I can read her mind.”

I laughed. “You read my mind. I was ready to do that.”

Hello, Jeremy. Kayla’s voice sounded in my mind. Kayla had spinal meningitis and could no longer talk or walk without a walker. I felt sad when I heard her high mental voice, sounding just as she used to talk before losing it.

“Hi, Kayla. I’ve got big news for you and Aubrey: the Secret Supers are going to Space Camp!”

Sounds like fun. I assume it’s all paid for and our parents are on board?

 “Right. I researched it, then my parents contacted yours, Dan’s, and Aubrey’s, and everyone agreed. Just now, I applied and got approval. We’ll be gone for a week.”

When?

The Last to Find Out

“The last week in August, just before Labor Day.”

Now I have something to look forward to, instead of another sweltering day. How long does it last?

“A week. We arrive on the last Sunday of the month and leave on Friday.”

Is Dan there?

“Yeah, I’m here Kayla.” Dan leaned over my shoulder.

“How’d you know, Kayla? Dan snuck up on me as I was applying to the camp online. Are you mind reading now as well as sending thoughts?”

No, just sending, like always. I just know you, Jeremy. You don’t give up secrets until you have to. I figured Dan would be there. He sees you about every day. Say, where is this Space Camp?

“Huntsville, Alabama. We’re driving down there the day before in our big van. It’ll take us about twelve hours, dad said.”

Aubrey Wilkosky

Your Tenth Literary Gift

I suppose you want me to tell Aubrey. I’ll give her the message to come over to our Secret Supers room, and we’ll all surprise her when she comes in.

“Great idea, Kayla!” I grinned.

Dan’s head snapped up from the phone and then he leaned back down. “You can tell her now. Her practice was canceled because of a thunderstorm. Boy, is she grumpy!”

“Baseball’s the love of her life,” I said. “A new adventure will cheer her up.”

All right, I told her to meet us there. She’s riding her bike straight from practice.

Dan placed his hand on his head like he does when he’s listening telepathically. “Uh, oh, Kayla, you’d better hurry. She’ll beat you here.”

I didn’t think of that. Mom’s busy at work. I can’t interrupt her, and I can’t bike anymore.

I straightened in my wheelchair. “Let me give you a lift—literally.”

Now you’re reading my mind, Jeremy. I was just about to ask you for help. Are you sending your flying car?

“Nope.  Just put on your Secret Supers outfit and I’ll fly you over.”

“I’ll put on mine. It’s here in my backpack.” Dan slid it off his shoulders.

I hadn’t noticed Dan’s backpack.  I turned to my phone. “We’ll make it a full club meeting. This’ll be the first time we’ve worn the new costumes your mom made for us, Kayla.”

The New Supersuits

The Tenth Literary Gift

I modeled mine for Mom. They fit a lot better than the store-bought ones we had, and they’re much sturdier. The old ones were pretty scuffed up.

“Something about fighting ten-foot robots does that.” Dan grinned.

Kayla laughed, in their heads. Ha! Not to mention flying at a hundred miles per hour chasing speedboats and rockets.

 “Are you ready, Kayla? I can picture your front porch in my mind and pick you up there.”

Just about.  Let me get my boots on. There. I’m ready.

I imagined Kayla standing on her front porch. I exerted my telekinesis.

Okay, Jeremy, can you pick me up another fifty feet? Then I’ll be clear of any telephone or power wires between my house and yours.

“Sure.” I pulled her toward my house at a steady rate.

All right, I’m right over your yard, Jeremy. That was something! I felt like a flying superhero. But carrying my walker.

“But no cape.” Dan grinned as he talked into Jeremy’s phone.

Right, Dan. The best superheroes don’t have capes, and we don’t either.  But we do have masks.

The elevator came down. Dan and I greeted Kayla as she got out in her walker. My parents had installed the elevator when I got my first electric wheelchair in first grade.

“Sorry, Kayla, I should have helped you walk like I usually do.”

No problem, Jeremy. You won’t always be around to help me. I still have hope I’ll be able to regain my strength and balance if I keep working at therapy. And your mom gave me a chocolate chip cookie on the way. Kayla pulled out a warm, soft cookie from the purse hanging from her walker.

Aubrey Arrives Bringing Your Tenth Literary Gift

I liked seeing Kayla’s pretty features face-to-face. Her dark eyes were framed by the black mask and her black hair rested on the scarlet tights. Still, she had a handkerchief in her hand. She tended to drool because she couldn’t control her muscles.

“Uh, I’m the only one not in uniform. I’d better change.” A uniform flew out of the cupboard as I rose from my wheelchair and flew into the bathroom.

“You’d better hurry, Jeremy. Aubrey’s coming here at full speed! She’s keeping up with traffic on her bike. She’s using her super strength.” Dan called after me from the other room.

“Ha! Dan, I’m almost as fast as any superhero. Kayla, did you tell Aubrey to wear her uniform?” I yelled from the bathroom as I dressed telekinetically, pulling the tights over my legs twisted by a lifetime of cerebral palsy. It did fit better than the old uniform. Even the boots went on better. I loved the material I selected. It was completely air tight and waterproof. It fit beautifully with the other secret enhancements I’d put in. I wondered when I should tell the others about them.

Of course—

THUMP! THUMP! KA-THUMP!

I don’t need to read minds to know that’s Aubrey. No one else pounds as she does down the stairs.

The door to the clubroom burst open. “TA-DA! I’m here. I came here at the speed of light,  on a bicycle.”

Coming out of the bathroom, I saw Aubrey’s tousled blond hair peeking out of her baseball cap. Sweat beaded her broad forehead. Her black mask and red Secret Supers uniform clashed with her green ball cap.  Instead of black boots, her prosthetic legs went to her knees.

Here Ends Your Tenth Literary Gift

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Your Ninth Literary Gift – A New Book! – Is it Christmas?

Produce Your Audiobook Secret Supers in Space
Your Ninth Literary Gift Your Eighth Literary Gift Secret Supers in Space

Here is Your Ninth Literary Gift – my ninth book! I am author Andy Zach. You can get Secret Supers in Space here. This is the autographed copy directly from me. You can also buy it and the ebook on Amazon by clicking here.

If you want a free book to review, click here.

Let me know what you think by clicking here or emailing me at [email protected]. As always, everyone who responds will get a free book from me.

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Today, I’ll introduce you to the villains of Secret Supers in Space.

Chapter 1 – Space Camp – Villains

Your Ninth Literary Gift

“Hi, Loretta. Are you all refreshed from your Paris vacation?”

I looked at my wall-sized monitor in my home. My boss and grandpa John Smith smiled genially at me. He might call me any time, day or night, but he always knew where to project his image so we could have a video conference. He stroked his salt-and-pepper pompadour in the bright sunlight. I could see the sea in the background. I knew his hideout was on some island. Now I could calculate it from the angle of sunlight—but I had to answer him first.

“Hi, Papa Smith. Yes. I had a lot of fun waterskiing on the Riviera. I also cheated the casino in Monaco out of a million bucks.”

“Of course.

 “But now I’m refreshed and bored. I haven’t had a job since I left for Coaster World.”

“I’m glad to hear you say that. I’ve got a challenging assignment for you—the Secret Supers.”

“Ugh! I sure want to get back at them. But they’re backed up by the NSA. I’m not eager to tackle them and the US government.”

Papa stroked his hair. “The best cure for falling off a horse is to get back on. How about if I get a partner for you?”

“They’d better be awfully competent. I can’t really work with anyone who’s incompetent, or average, or merely a genius.”

“How about if you and I work together?”

Two Villains in One Book

Your Ninth Literary Gift

I gasped. Papa Smith had raised me. He’d been very vague about what happened to my parents, so he was the only parent I’d known. I’d dreamt of working with him in the family crime business, but I hadn’t seen much of him once I went to college and began teaching, over fifty years ago. He was the one person I was pretty sure was smarter than me. Or at least he knew more.

“That’d be wonderful! I’ve got some ideas I’d like to try out on our little red-uniformed friends.”

“Me too. I’ve got some news too. They’re going to Space Camp. Jeremy just applied today.”

“So are you intercepting their internet signals?”

“And cell phone communication. It’s easy as pie once you’re in their wireless network.”

“Let’s do this!”

Your Ninth Literary Gift – Chapter 2 – Arrival – Villains

My wall screen lit up in my living room. A beautiful view of the ocean from a tall hill of white rock greeted me. My grandfather, John Smith, walked into view. Holding a martini in his hand, he smiled at me as he stroked his gray-and-white pompadour.

“Hi, Loretta. Are you ready to finally get the Secret Supers?”

“It seems like a piece of cake. They’re easy pickings at Space Camp.”

“Isn’t that what you thought about Coaster World?”

“Yeah.”

Papa took a sip from his drink. “The secret is to take them when they’re sure they’re safe.”

“On their way home?”

“No. At Cape Canaveral.”

“They’re not even going there!”

“Yes, they are, but they don’t know it yet. Let me tell you all about it.”

Your Ninth Literary Gift Concludes

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