Cindy R. Escobar

As I'm writing my stories, I normally like to find a Bible verse that goes along with the theme. I wanted to share with y'all the verse I chose for "A Winter of Lilies." I choose my titles carefully, and I wanted to explain a little bit about Book II's title. Winter represents death, and we must all die to ourselves in order to follow Jesus Christ with our whole hearts. I play on this symbolism by setting the book in winter, but it actually follows one of the characters as they learn what this means.

Lilies also represent resurrection. Jesus rose again after being crucified so that we may have eternal life. Thank goodness our faith journey doesn't end with winter, but continues in the form of a beautiful white lily! I thought this passage from John chapter 11 would support the main theme of "A Winter of Lilies" well, and I'm excited to continue exploring this concept as I write!

Today I was able to sit down for an hour and type some scenes in "A Winter of Lilies!" Writing this book has been different than the two previous books I've published. The one major difference is this time I'm a mama to my sweet Lil' Bit! Raising my daughter has been the most fulfilling job I've had thus far in my life, but it does drastically change how I write. Before I had a baby, I could sit down and spend 8+ hours a day researching and drafting my manuscripts. Now that time has been cut to where I try to get work done while Lil' Bit naps. My goal is to write at least 600 words in the manuscript every day I write, and today my fingers were typing at lightning speed!

All this to say, some days my work may look different. I haven't been able to write but maybe an hour and a half this week, and that's okay. I would rather influence my daughter and teach her the ways of Christ before I fulfill my passion of creative writing. I am so grateful for moments like today when I'm given times to work on my manuscript, and that I have the support of my husband with both parenting and my job. Progress is being made, and I am grateful for the sweet times of mamahood!

Hey, y'all! I just wanted to share a word of encouragement with y'all today. These last two weeks have been a whirlwind for me and my family with some personal events coming together, and my daughter and I getting sick. Because of everything that has happened, I have taken a break from writing and working on "The Mystery Project."

This morning in church, we studied the passage in 1 Peter chapter 5, and I wanted to highlight verses 6 and 7. "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

In this world, there are a lot of anxieties. I fall into the trap of worry all the time, especially when there are circumstances involving my husband or child. But God, y'all! God wants us to cast, or "throw on," our worries on Him because He cares for us and wants to take our fears and worries from us. He is in control over everything, and if we throw our anxieties on Him, He will give us rest!

So this week, I'm choosing to give God my worries about the progress I have lost due to taking care of my family, and I will trust in His timing for my career, my family, and my relationships. I hope y'all can find encouragement on this Sabbath day, and that you go to God to find rest.

I'm pretty sure I sound like a nut when I try to explain what I see in my brain on a daily basis! 😜 For those of you who don't know, I have been blessed with a condition called synesthesia, which is a blending of the senses. I mostly see colors in letters and numbers. For example, my name Cindy is royal blue, and Escobar is emerald that changes to crimson. Occasionally, I will see color in music, too! Songs played in a minor key usually emit passionate shades of red as I'm writing. My go-to playlist is the soundtrack to The Pirates of the Caribbean, but instrumentals like Act 1: Dance of the Knights by Sergei Prokofiev also give me the deep red vibes that I enjoy. I love being a synesthete so much that I decided to write about it in "A Spring of Daisies!" My readers have the opportunity to see a little bit of what it's like to have this condition, and I hope they will begin to understand my love for bright colors. If you haven't read my book yet, feel free to message me or find it on Amazon! #CindyREscobar #ASpringOfDaisies #AWinterOfLilies #SelfPublishedAuthor #Synesthesia #CleanBookRevolution

Hey, y'all! I enjoyed writing Daisy's character so much! If you want to meet her and discover her mystery, feel free to buy my book from Amazon or message me for an autographed copy!

🔹Daisy🔸 🔸 Lost her memory and her leg in a wagon accident 🔹 Afraid of her identity 🔸 Intelligent 🔹 Timid 🔸 Strong 🔹 Learns that her identity is in Christ and not her past Daisy is one of my most favorite characters. It was fun to write about a person who has synesthesia and explain to my readers a little bit of the colorful world I see daily. If you want to discover the mystery of Daisy, you can find my book on Amazon! You can also message me if you would like an autographed copy! #ASpringOfDaisies #AWinterOfLilies #CablesSeries #CindyREscobar

I expanded on Maverick Cable's character qualities! If you have not read "A Spring of Daisies," you can purchase your own copy from Amazon or message me for an autographed copy!

In case you have not read Book One of the Cables Series, I have expanded on Maverick's character qualities! 🌼 Maverick Cable 🌼 Struggles with PTSD from the Civil War 🌼 Served as a volunteer medic in the war 🌼 Has a huge heart for helping others 🌼 Loves working in the solitude of the ranch 🌼 Has hope given to him by God 🌼 Clings to his faith in adversity If you are interested in meeting Maverick, you can read my book, "A Spring of Daisies!" And be on the lookout next year for the continuation of the Cable Family story! You can find your copy on Amazon by searching my name, or you can message me to order an autographed copy! #ASpringOfDaisies #AWinterOfLilies #MaverickCable #CablesSeries #CindyREscobar

Hey, y'all! I know it has been a while since I've been on social media, so I wanted to hop on here to share an announcement! The number one question I receive is, "Are you still writing?" And the answer is YES!!

I'm so excited to be working on a sequel to "A Spring of Daisies," and I have loved writing about Mac and a girl named Jessie Jackson. At this moment, I don't have a release date yet, but I hope to have it published sometime in the summer or fall of 2024!

The title of Book 2 of the Cables Series is, "A Winter of Lilies," so be on the lookout for more updates in the months to come!

Come on out to the Perryton Expo for the 2022 Arts and Crafts show! I will be selling both of my books from 9am to 6pm today, and 11am to 4pm tomorrow. They are the perfect Christmas gift for the reader on your list!

Good morning, y'all! I know it's been a good long while since I've been on here, but I have enjoyed getting acquainted with our new daughter and adjusting to this new way of life.

I just wanted to hop on here and say that I will be selling my books in Perryton, Texas on November 19th-20th at the Expo center! Come see me and buy one of my books! I would also love to answer any questions you may have. Hope to see y'all there!

Thank you to everyone who was able to come out to the book signing this morning! If you couldn't make it, I still have a few copies left to sell, or you can find it at the link below!

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The book signing starts at 10! I'm at Community Worship Center in Perryton, Texas until noon, so stop by if you want to find out more about my books!

It's officially June, and you know what that means! "A Spring of Daisies" will be available to purchase in just 1 more week! If you haven't placed a direct order with me yet, please do so now. I'm ordering copies in the next day or two, so make sure you're on my list! If you're not buying directly from me, it will be available on Amazon in 7 more days!!

Y'all, I'm so excited to share with you the book cover for A Spring of Daisies! I designed it to be a little unconventional, but I wanted to incorporate the synesthesia that I talk about in the story. You can be on the lookout for my book when it becomes available to purchase next month!

Thank you to all y'all that made it out to the Ochiltree County Satellite Arts and Crafts show this weekend! It was a very good turn out, and I was happy to visit with y'all! I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Come by the Perryton Arts & Crafts Show and grab your copy of "A Gift of Grace"!

The Ochiltree County Satellite Arts and Crafts show starts tomorrow!! I will be selling my book from 9 am to 6 pm tomorrow, and then 11 am to 4 pm on Sunday. The show will be at the Expo Center in Perryton, and there will be plenty of booths to do some Christmas shopping! Can't wait to see y'all there!

Only one more week until I will be at the Ochiltree County Satellite Arts and Crafts show! The show is a great place to find Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, and I would love to visit with anyone who stops by my booth!

Hey, y'all! I am back with some exciting news! I will be selling my book at the annual Ochiltree County Satellite Arts and Crafts show here in Perryton, Texas. I will also be giving out these cute bookmarks, too! The show will be the weekend before Thanksgiving, so if you're looking for a Christmas gift for someone, stop by! I will be signing books, as well, and I would love to talk with y'all.

Hey, y'all! My Western Wednesdays are back after a short, much needed break. Since it has been two weeks since my last post, I decided to do something fun today and talk about my all-time favorite actor, John Wayne.

Marion Robert Morrison was born in Winterset, Iowa on May 26, 1907. He became a film icon after starring in 142 motion pictures throughout his career. However, his career didn't start off well. He played his first leading role in 1930 in a movie titled "The Big Trail." This movie was a total flop in the box office, and for the rest of the '30s he played in B movies.

In 1939, The Duke played in director John Ford's "Stagecoach," and from that movie he became a mainstream star. He played several roles from ranchers to lawmen to soldiers, and quickly came known as an American Western icon.

I can remember watching several John Wayne movies as a child, and I still enjoy watching them as an adult. My absolute favorite movie ever created was starring John Wayne as Jacob McCandles in the 1971 film, "Big Jake." If you have watched John Wayne or any other western movie, let me know what your favorite film is in the comments! I'm always down for a good western movie.

This week for Western Wednesday, I wanted to talk about one of the weapons that was used during the Civil War. There were many different guns and blades that were used, but the Gatling gun has always intrigued me the most. The Gatling gun was probably the first machine gun that was invented in 1861 by Dr. Richard Jordan Gatling. The Gatling gun was used solely by the Union as the Confederacy had no access to such a powerful weapon. Dr. Gatling’s motivation for inventing such a large, rapid-fire weapon was to give armies a gun that could replace a hundred soldiers (On average, a well-trained Civil War soldier could load and fire four rounds per minute). During the War, many soldiers were dying of disease more so than gunshot wounds, so having a weapon that could fire literally 200 rounds per minute was very beneficiary.

The Gatling gun was operated by a hand crank with usually six barrels placed in a cyclical manner. The design of this gun was that one barrel would fire a cartridge and have time to cool down while the remaining five barrels rotated clockwise as the operator used the crank. Cartridges were dropped individually into a groove in the carrier, and a lock loaded the cartridge into the next barrel. After the bullet was fired, the lock would move and pull the empty shell out of the compartment and onto the ground. The Gatling gun was produced into several different sized calibers, but a .58 caliber was the most common caliber used in the Civil War.

Although this gun was not used very much during the Civil War, I still find it fascinating how someone was able to invent a “machine gun” using the technology that they had in the 1860’s. I hope y’all enjoyed this week’s Civil War tidbit and will be on the lookout for next week’s Western Wednesday!

This week for Western Wednesday, I will be talking about the Union General, Ulysses S. Grant. Grant was born on April 27th, 1822. His family had a reputation in the military, as his great-grandfather fought in the French and Indian War, and his grandfather fought in the American Revolution. When he was five years old, Grant began his education in a private rural school, and he also developed an unusual ability to ride and manage horses, which would benefit him in his future military ventures.

In 1839, 17-year-old Grant attended West Point, despite his misgivings about his academic skills. Grant spent more time reading recreational books from the library than his scholastic texts, but he still graduated from West Point in 1843 as 21st in his class. On August 22, 1848, Grant married his wife, Julia, and they had 4 children together. As I mentioned last week, Grant did fight in the Mexican American War, but he retired from the military and became a civilian in 1854. Grant tried his hand at farming with Julia’s slave, but the farm was unsuccessful, and the family experienced 7 years of poverty. In 1856, Grant acquired a slave from his father-in-law named William Jones. From my research, I found that Grant was not considered an abolitionist (meaning he was against slavery), but he wasn’t considered a “slavery man,” either. Either way, in 1859, he freed William by a manumission deed, worth roughly $1,000, when Grant needed the money.

Grant fought in the Civil War starting in 1861, and after four years of fighting, he saw victory over the Confederacy. When he met with General Lee on April 9, 1865, Grant stated that the Confederate soldiers would be allowed to return home with their horses, and the U. S. authority wouldn’t disturb them if they followed their parole guidelines. A week after Lee’s surrender, President Lincoln was assassinated, and there was some speculation that Lincoln’s murderer, John Wilkes Booth, had planned to kill Grant as well. The succeeding president, Andrew Johnson, promoted Grant to General of the Army in 1866, but soon after that, Grant broke his ties with President Johnson over the Reconstruction policies. Grant fully supported the Reconstruction Acts to protect the freed African Americans post-war, but President Johnson tried to veto these policies. Grant was elected as the 18th president in 1868, and he continued his work to protect the new freedmen. He supported the ratification of the 15th Amendment, stabilized the Reconstruction in the South, and defeated the Ku Klux Klan.

I hope you enjoyed another rather long excerpt for this week’s history tidbit. I’ll continue the subject of the Civil War in the following weeks to come, as there is still quite a bit to research and tell!

Come see me tonight from 5-8! My booth is near the corner of 4th Street and Main in Perryton (right in front of State Farm)!!