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BACK TO BLOG

YES I KNOW ITS BEEN A LONG TIME. RESEARCH OF TWO NOVELS TAKES TIME. So much has been going on there is hardly enough time to keep up with everything. I am sure you can relate. See you again soon...I promise. Thanks for contacts from other venues.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Another year has rolled by and we are wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I had hoped to have at least one ms finished on the two novels I have researched. No such luck. Writing has begun and that is a very good thing. Hope to blog more this year now that a few higher priorties have been handled. Facebook has proved to be more active with more contacts. Web site has also been helpful. Amazon author page is yet another presence. Email has been productive. So, all in all, we have been keeping in touch with readers. THANK YOU. Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR.

Interviews for historical crime novel

Research is about completed. Activities in other areas have contributed to the delay. Now the interviews begin. The novel is complete fiction but it is based on facts and history.

It is exciting to finally start the set up and outline the murder mystery with setting in one of my favorite cities, Cocoa, Florida. There has been a lot of interest in this project. The author is a graduate of Cocoa High.

We are thankful for the many people who have given and are supporting the writing of this novel.

Ty

RESEARCH

TRANS FIGURING IVAN has a sister on the WAY. When is the question?

That my dear friends is What we have been working on for days...and days. Do not get me wrong. We are not weary. It is only that another novel - a murder-mystery - has come on the scene as well.

Research is totally involved work. Cocoa Florida is the setting for the mystery.

The second in the Trans Figuring Ivan series is being written. Some have said they did not get all the symbolism in the first novel. The second read is often more enjoyable than the first. Look for the references to other written works. All the basic world views are there - represented in the characters.


Please visit Longs Christian Book and Outlet
http://www.longschristian.com/home.asp

Please visit Amazon.com and Author's Page
http://www.amazon.com/R.T.-Epling/e/B002XXZ35E/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1 .

Meeting Jerry B. Jenkins

"Left Behind" - well, not really. We had the real pleasure of listing to and meeting with the author in person this past Sunday. Jerry B. Jenkins was our guest speaker in Oviedo, Florida. He is with Christian Writers Guild, and was a guest of Word Weavers, a local critique group.

I have read the books and watched the movie as most of you have. Like so many of us say, "Read the book, saw the movie, and the book was better." Most avid readers say things like this about most literary works that go on to become movies.

Let me assure you, meeting Jerry in person was much better than reading him. What a wonderful human being. He gave us his best in speaking, and then he gave every one that attended his book, "Writing For The Soul".

March is a very busy month with the annual Mosquito Beaters Gathering in Cocoa. People come from all around the world to this event. Cocoa Space Coast workers, High School grads, etc. for an excellent reunion. There is the Brevard County YMCA Prayer Breakfast in Viera, FLorida. Then there is the Exchanged Life Conference and Solomon School in Pigeon Forge, TN, just to name a few events.

Research and interviews are being done on the two novels. Book two of the Trans Figuring Ivan series will be out in 2012, Lord willing, for you that have been asking. Cocoa Cold Case is progressing as well.

You are invited to join others that have read Trans Figuring Ivan and want to do a review on Amazon.
Thank you. Keep looking up...

~Ty

Happy 2010 New Year!

It is here! 2010 has finally arrived and we are happy to welcome it. Putting those things behind us that were a hindrance, and taking up those things that can be a blessing we run this year's race.

We trust that this will be your best year yet. Look without and then look within and see all that can be done. There is much to do and with a little help from our friends we can go a long way. As we receive blessings this year, let us pass them on and be a blessing to someone each day. Look especially to "the least of these".

rtepling.com -  Trans Figuring Ivan 

Merry Christmas

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The old song says "everywhere you go." This is the best time of the year for most of us. Christmas brings out the "child" in many who have fond memories of Christmas past.

For me it is a time to contact as many as I can and say, MERRY CHRISTMAS. I do this in person if I can; if not, there is the telephone, facebook, classmates, and this dear old blog.

Trans Figuring Ivan has been a great blessing for us this year. The novel has reached the hearts of old friends and brought us into contact with so many new friends.

Today a dear old friend emailed - then called - to order four novels for his friends for Christmas presents. We talked for over half an hour. That was a great blessing for me and such a nice present.

The Book Signing events, interviews, and speaking engagements have been wonderful. We are looking for more opportunities after Christmas.

Long's Christian Book & Outlet in Altamounte Springs, Florida has a few copies of Trans Figuring Ivan on their shelves under the LOCAL AUTHORS label.

From our house to yours - MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Trans Figuring Ivan - Listed with Local Authors

(Trans Figuring Ivan) © 2009 R T Epling has joined the ranks of local Authors in Brevard County Florida.

We are very pleased to join with other Authors in support of local charities. One of our most recent events was the run / walk in Melbourne, Fl. This is an annual event to raise money for (Nana's House). There were many business owners and community leaders present.

The exhausted winners, male and female, were presented with a signed copy of Trans Figuring Ivan.

The event photos and a picture of Eric and Kim Frodge can be seen (here). Please pray for and support this home for children . From the newsletter, " Again, we see the community coming together to support our Neglected, Abused, Needy and Abandoned Children."

R.T. Epling
http://rtepling.com/

Thankful for long time friends

A long time friendly Christian Book Store and Outlet - (Long's of Altamonte Springs, FL) - was visited recently. It brought back so many memories of happy days with my daughter and shopping. Long's is a family must stop around Christmas time.

This time the visit was with my son who lives near their new location. The prices are still the best in the area on great gift items. We were pleased to find three copies of my new Christian novel, Trans Figuring Ivan, on the shelf and two in reserves.

They are in a great location : Circuit City Plaza on East Altamonte Dr. Stop by and tell them your friend, Ty Epling sent you.

Hope you are enjoying the holidays.

THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Day comes but once a year. Yet most of us are thankful year around for something or someone. Those of us that are Christians turn to the One who gave Himself and thank Him.

This is an everyday thankfulness; but we come together as a family on Thanksgiving Day to count our many blessings, and enjoy spending time with each other. To those family and friends that we can not be with we call, email, or blog - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Great Day at Searstown Mall Titusville, Florida

The Epling family had a great day at the Titusville, Florida Searstown Mall last Saturday. Several old friends stopped by to talk and purchase (Trans figuring Ivan) for Christmas presents.
There were new friends made also. That is one of the wonderful things about getting out with your family. You get the benefit of meeting a lot more people in different age groups.

I talked with several merchants who were busy displaying their Christmas sales. The economy is down here as it is in other parts of our country. Still, there is optimism and good will to be seen. Some say we will experience a slump like we did in the 70's; but they also say - we made it through that tough time - we will make it through again.

We would like to take this time to wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. May you and your family be gathered together in joy and thanksgiving.

Trans Figuring Ivan BOOK SIGNING this Saturday!!

Saturday - November 7 - 9AM through 7PM.

The date has finally arrived! My family and I will be in the Titusville, Florida Searstown Mall.

We will be signing my new novel - (Trans Figuring Ivan). See more about the novel here: http://rtepling.com/ - the Web Page. If you are in the Titusville area, please stop by and visit our booth in the mall. There is a coin show also being made available by the Mall.

The Mall is located on U.S. 1- 3550 South Washington Ave. by the beautiful Indian River that flows beside the author's home town. We will be looking for you. Come by boat if you wish.

Thank you for the private comments and emails.

American Christian Fiction Writers (click for web page)

ACFW is a new group for me. This is exciting to be able to communicate with others of like minded souls. After so many years of wanting to write something that would honor our Lord and be helpful to others, Trans Figuring Ivan became a reality.

There is even a Florida chapter that meets in central Florida. And - YES!, I'm am going this Saturday. My very first work shop in writing. Again, something I've always wanted to do.

Reading is a passion. Some of us love to spend time with our nose stuck in a book. If you are one of us, maybe you would like to get involved in writing.

Please use the above Title to this post for a quick click to all the information you need.

Road Trip

Back from Road Trip to West Virginia and Ohio. It is good to be back. There are many new and exciting things going on in my world and yours as well, I'm sure.

Facebook has taken off with old friends and new ones being added almost daily. Then the Road Trip. Now, I'm back and looking to new adventures with you.

One is our new GROUP. It is being set up on facebook. We already have the Web Page located
@ http://rtepling.com/ .

Stay tuned, Fall is upon us and that means BLOGING!

Trans Figuring Ivan Is Avaliable

Trans Figuring Ivan is available at (Amazon.com) and soon to be in fine bookstores everywhere. The ISBN is 1607919923.

My brand new Web Page is located here: http://rtepling.com/ . We are holding a Book Signing at New Fellowship Baptist Church this Sunday - 30 August 2009 - 11:00 AM followed by dinner on the grounds.

Thanks to Pastor Jerry R. Hanson,Jr. many have signed up for an autographed copy of the novel. We are looking forward to this visit. We trust that the reading of this book will change lives eternally.

Christy Awards

Keeping promises is a sacred duty. "Always remember, a man is only as good as his word," my grandfather intoned to us children.

We believed him then. I still do to this very day. I tell my grandchildren, "Always remember, a person is only as good as their word." They believe me.

I promised to post the winners of the (Christy Awards) in early July. The nominees were listed on Robin Lee Hatcher's (blog) 27 June 09 on this site.

Congratulations to all the nominees and finalists. I have read the introductions to several of the books and see why they were chosen. Keep those new projects humming.

Happy

Happy. That is the best way to describe the July 4th celebration with family and friends. America is still the land of the free and the home of the brave.

My side of the family is struck with wander lust. Travel is in the blood so to speak. The last area will be visited by my son in the future. That is the far East. The family has covered the rest of the planet - populated areas that are friendly to Americans - and some not so friendly.

Hope to have other bloggers up and running soon. Facebook is new and is in competition. One thing for sure, there is no reason we can not keep in touch with family and friends.

We have come a long way in my life time. Personal visits were the norm. Then a letter if you were living at a distance, or a telegram if it was urgent. Then the telephone, if you were home to hear it ring. Now you can multitask with the phone and the computer.

So... keep in touch.

Celebrating in July

It's the 4th!!!

Somewhere in the park... I know it was the 4th of July... I saw my first fireworks. All the children had been told about our nation's birthday in school and at home. But this was different.

Family and friends had brought their favorite picnic foods. They wore their Sunday best. Everyone I knew from the neighborhood was there, and several I had never seen before had come from miles away to celebrate this special day, in the 40's.

That night I joined the other children in laughing, while I watched some adult men and women wipe away tears. Still, today, I have mixed emotions on our country's birthday.

Peggy Noonan reports today:
"Almost two years ago, I was lucky enough to tour Mount Vernon with a dozen people including him. (If I were David McCullough I would know the date and time. But I know the weather.) At the bottom of a stairway leading to the second floor, we chatted for a moment, and I asked him how he accounted in his imagination for the amazing fact of the genius cluster that founded our nation. How did so many gifted men, true geniuses, walk into history at the same time, in the same place, and come together to pursue so brilliantly a common endeavor? "I think it was providential," he said, simply."

I agree with David McCullough and Peggy Noonan. Providence did it. "One nation, under God."

Here is an old news clip from the days of my youth. Be patient until the children sing.
(VIDEO)

Men and women are still fighting for their INDEPENDENCE. God bless America!!!

Celebrating in July

It's JULY 3!!! One more day and--- "LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN!!"

We still have time to read a book. Well... maybe just a few pages before tomorrow. Let me see, how about a #1 top seller - right now.

Many of of us are concerned about our country. After all, celebrating involves past, present, and future. Let's look at a page or two in this book. Click (Glenn Beck) for some of Glen Beck's Common Sense.

Did you see yourself, or someone you know, someone real close to you?

Thank you for the comments, emails, and posts on facebook. We can be just one big happy family. Now let's see... where did I put that stars and stripes top hat?