Stealing Jenny is now available as an audio-book. Special thanks to narrator Lisa Reichert, who was incredibly easy to work with!
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Exciting News for Stealing Jenny
My fourth book and third novel, Stealing Jenny, will soon be available on Audible as an audio-book. The producer/narrator is currently working on it and is scheduled to have it ready for May 5.
Also, Stealing Jenny is in the process of being translated into Portuguese through Babelcube. That will also be completed by the beginning of May.
Stealing Jenny (as well as Angela’s Song) will also be translated into Lithuanian through a Lithuanian Catholic publisher. Both books should be available soon.
And last — but certainly not least — as many of my followers also know, my husband and I have written a script for Stealing Jenny and a Christian Hollywood producer has expressed interest in financing and producing it. He’s had the script for several years, but we’ve been told that sometimes in Hollywood, projects can take many years to finance and produce. We’ll see where that goes!
Stealing Jenny FREE on Kindle Until Saturday
My third novel, Stealing Jenny, will be FREE today (February 4) through Saturday (February 6) on Kindle.
Jenny Callahan is happily expecting her sixth child. But it’s not without complications. To make matters worse, a neighbor is secretly hatching a sinister plot that will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives. Or…the one sentence synopsis: Mentally unstable woman kidnaps pregnant mom of five.
Reviews:
“Stealing Jenny is a gripping novel filled with engaging characters, a compelling mystery and a message which underscores the precious dignity of life. I literally couldn’t put it down and give Stealing Jenny my highest recommendation.” Lisa M. Hendey, author of “A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms”
“Ellen Gable is a masterful storyteller.Stealing Jenny is a smoothly written, chilling tale of gripping suspense. There are terrifying moments and heart-wrenching moments. Catholic faith and hope are tested. Above all, the sacredness and privilege of precious new life is made indisputably evident I never wanted it to end!” Therese Heckenkamp, author, Frozen Footprints and Past Suspicion
“Stealing Jenny will keep you on the edge of your seat and probably destroy your sleep pattern as you stay up to find out what happens. But beyond being a great suspense, it’s also an excellent example of morals in action and family life redeemed. As a fan of Ellen Gable’s work already, I’m now officially getting a t-shirt!” Sarah Reinhard, blogger, author
To download your Kindle copy for FREE, click here.
Indie Catholic Authors Sale
Did you get Amazon gift cards for Christmas? Here’s the perfect reason to use them! All the sale books are listed here and on the website below! 
https://indiecatholicauthors.wordpress.com/
The Kindle edition of my novel, Stealing Jenny, is available for only .99! US customers only! (sorry!!)
Love is Our Mission – World Meeting of Families and the Papal Visit #WMF2015
The World Meeting of Families was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I am grateful to have been a part of it. I was there as an exhibitor, but I also attended some of the keynote presentations as well as the daily Masses. Over 20,000 attended the huge event in Philadelphia, which ended with the Festival of Families on Saturday and the Papal Mass on Sunday. Worshipping, interacting and networking with fellow Catholics was edifying and inspiring. I made many new friends and connected with old ones!
High points:
Papal Mass
We got up early and were fortunate to be in the first section behind the seats. Security was tight on both the train and at the security checkpoints in Philly (they even carefully checked the religious sisters behind us). It was the first time I ever saw the Ben Franklin Bridge with no cars on it! 
This wasn’t my first Papal Mass. My family and I attended the World Youth Day Mass with John Paul II in 2002 in Toronto. Attending an outside Mass with nearly a million others is wonderfully exhilarating!
This year, we had a pretty good view of the altar (until they put a tent up! Evidently, the organizers thought it might rain so they put a tent over the instruments…they also didn’t realize it would obstruct the crowd’s view of the altar. Thankfully, after the crowd chanted “Move that tent” loudly several times, they eventually took the tent down!)
photo copyright James Hrkach. Please do not use without permission.
My husband got this wonderful photo of Pope Francis in his Popemobile.
copyright James Hrkach. Please do not use without permission.
Meeting (or seeing again):
Christopher West, author and speaker (Theology of the Body Explained, Good News About Sex and Marriage)
Jason Evert, popular author and chastity speaker, (who also recorded a message for my 26 year old son!)
With Dr. Janet Smith, author and speaker. Years ago, I gave her copies of my first two novels, Emily’s Hope and In Name Only. This year, I gave her a copy of Stealing Jenny, as well as four other FQP books!
Our diocese’s former bishop, Archbishop Richard Smith (third from left, back row), was sitting behind our group at Mass on Friday!
So many priests and religious on fire for their faith!
With Sisters of Jesus Our Hope!
Imagine my surprise when I found out that one of them was Sr. Ellen (from Ottawa!)
I gave Sr. Ellen a copy of Emily’s Hope for her and all the sisters!
Catholics from all over the world!
We met this wonderful priest and another man from Nigeria!
A fellow CCL teaching couple from India!
Valy and Anna Coelho from India
Courage International Team
(I’ve talked to the wonderful team of Courage International over the phone several times but have never met any of them!)
With the wonderful team at Courage International
I loved when attendees came up to my husband to tell him they recognize him from his cartoon!
Cartoon copyright James & Ellen Hrkach/Full Quiver Publishing. Please do NOT use without permission
I met four adult women shorter than me and one adult man!
(Sorry, no photos. You’ll have to take my word for it!)
I loved seeing so many people I already know!
With our friend, Michel McDonald (whose courtship story was included in Come My Beloved!)
With Brother Joshua, an author and fellow member of the Catholic Writers Guild
Each Daily Mass was trilingual:
English, Spanish and Vietnamese. With the Mass booklet, I could actually follow along in other languages.
I enjoyed attending Mass with 17,000 fellow Catholics
Catholic Writers Guild Booth
I was at the World Meeting of Families representing the Catholic Writers Guild. I spoke to many people who were either interested in writing or knew other Catholic writers who might want to join. I gave away many brochures, booklets and business cards and I think CWG gained nearly 20 members!
Cool architecture and artwork! 
copyright 2015 James Hrkach, please do not use without permission
Low Points
Early Shutdown of the Exhibitor Hall
Although the exhibitor hall was scheduled to be opened until one p.m. on Friday, we were informed at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon that we would need to shut our booth down by 6:00 p.m. and that the exhibitor hall would be closed on Friday because of “security concerns.” We wound up spending the last hour trying to give away books and taking down our booth. Since we had taken the Speedline in the morning, we had no car available. My husband and I are especially thankful to friends from our diocese for helping carry all the stands and books ten blocks to the Speedline! (Thank you, Dan, Kelsey, Grace, Chris, Yvette and Irene!) Also thanks to my sister, Laurie, and her friend, George, for helping carry items. We would never have been able to take down the booth and get the materials back to my sister’s place without everyone’s assistance!
Unfortunately, because of this early shut down, many of the attendees didn’t have an opportunity to browse the exhibitor hall. (I myself was waiting until Friday to purchase tee shirts and other items for Christmas gifts.) Many exhibitors lost money because of the early closure.
Narrow hallways
One of the main exits from the large conference room used for Mass and keynote presentations exited into a very narrow hallway. 15,000 people trying to squeeze into this narrow hallway was challenging at best. After Mass and keynotes, it often took half an hour just to exit. Anyone with claustrophobia must’ve had a difficult time.
Demonstrators
I was told that a few FEMEN demonstrators tried to draw attention to themselves in front of the Pennsylvania Convention Center on one of the days (but I didn’t see them). As well, another attendee told me that several same sex couples attended one of the breakout sessions on Marriage and confronted the speakers.
Schedule
There was too much packed into three and a half days. It began with Mass at 8:30 a.m., one or two keynote presentations and many, many breakout sessions, and ended at 6:00 p.m. We were commuting back and forth from New Jersey via the PATCO Speedline so that made the schedule a bit more challenging. (Although I must commend the PATCO people during the weekend of the Papal visit. Trains were frequent and PATCO employees were very courteous and helpful!
Disneyland Atmosphere
There was a bit of a Disneyland Atmosphere even at Mass, although this is understandable given the once-in-a-lifetime event for most of the people attending.
Communion at Papal Mass
While there seemed to be enough priests giving out the Eucharist at the Papal Mass, there was no organized way to receive. The priest came to the fence and immediately hundreds of people descended to that area without forming any lines. It was haphazard at best. A few times, I thought I was going to be crushed. I realize that perhaps they didn’t have enough volunteers to organize the lines for communicants, but this was the only aspect of the Papal Mass that seemed disorganized.
All in all, however, I’m thankful I had the opportunity to attend! Both my husband and I had a wonderful — if not exhausting — time! Check out more photos on my Instagram page.
Copyright 2015 Ellen Gable Hrkach #WMF2015 #popeinphilly #worldmeeting2015
Great Summer Reads
Let’s talk summer! There’s nothing I like better than to sit under a tree on a warm summer’s day and read a story that will sweep me away. Full Quiver Publishing books make ideal summer reads!!
1. The Lion’s Heart
The Lion’s Heart by Dena Hunt is currently available on Kindle and in softcover. With the recent decision by the Supreme Court of the US that legalizes same sex marriage, this book is even more relevant and encompasses the Catholic Church’s teachings on this topic. Of The Lion’s Heart, Joseph Pearce, well-known Catholic author, says, “Dena Hunt is a consummate storyteller who does not shirk or shy away from the difficult questions about life and love that her story raises. The Lion’s Heart contains not only the loves of lovers, spouses, parents, and children but also the demons and dragons that selfishness unleashes. The Lion’s Heart is not for the faint-hearted, nor is it for the hard-hearted. It pulsates with a passion that will bring true hearts to their knees.”
2. In Name Only (O’Donovan Family)
In Name Only is the first in the O’Donovan Family series (although both this and its sequel can be read independently of the other). It has been downloaded over 160,000 times on Kindle and won the Gold medal in Religious Fiction at the 2010 IPPY Awards. Check out the novel website and the profile page on Amazon.
3. A Subtle Grace (O’Donovan Family)
A Subtle Grace is my newest book and is available both on Kindle and in paperback. In her review, Trisha Niermeyer Potter, blogger at Prints of Grace, says this:
“This is one of my favorite contemporary works of Catholic fiction. The storytelling is masterful, the characters fascinating, and the writing is of high literary quality. People are imperfect—past, present, and future—but each is given the opportunity to grow, change, learn, and be redeemed. In this story it’s shown how the greatest mistake of our lives can be turned into one of the most amazing blessings and even be a source of hope for others. Life’s messy. People are complex. We’ve all got some skeletons in our closets, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t also fit some trophies and triumphs in there as well. A Subtle Grace has all of the elements that good Catholic fiction should.”
4. Stealing Jenny
This is my biggest seller and most popular book as evidenced by the over 530 reviews on Amazon (and the six months it spent as a #1 bestseller on Kindle with over 280,000 downloads). It’s a quick and easy read. Check out the novel website here and the Amazon profile page here. 
5. Don’t You Forget About Me by Erin McCole Cupp
Funny, quirky and great writing! Also referred to as a Theology of the Body mystery! Check out the novel website here and the Amazon page here. 
6. Angela’s Song by AnnMarie Creedon
A beautiful Theology of the Body romance with over 200 reviews on Amazon! 
7. A World Such as Heaven Intended
A World Such as Heaven Intended by Amanda Lauer is an ideal beach read! It is available on Kindle and in print.
8. Emily’s Hope
My first book is based on the true stories of myself and my great-grandmother. Check out the novel website here to read an excerpt and reviews.
There are two other non-fiction FQP books: Growing Up in God’s Image: A New Approach to the Facts of Life Talk and Come My Beloved: Inspiring Stories of Catholic Courtship.
SQT – #Free Book and New Channel for FQP
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers for Seven Quick Takes at This Ain’t the Lyceum.
1. Stealing Jenny #FREE on Kindle
My third novel, Stealing Jenny, is #Free on Kindle until Saturday. One line synopsis: Mentally unstable women kidnaps pregnant mom of five. Right now it’s #1 on Amazon’s FREE books in a variety of categories in the USA, Canada and Britain. 
2. Full Quiver Publishing Has a New YouTube Channel
My company, Full Quiver Publishing, has a new YouTube Channel. Check it out here. Please consider “subscribing!” We’ve got more book trailers to add, as well as more interviews with our authors.
3. Virtual Book Club Appearance
Last night, I spoke via Skype to a book club near Barrie, Ontario. They had read my first novel, Emily’s Hope. They asked some great questions and I had a wonderful time speaking with them.
4. Efficacious Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is a very powerful novena that I pray daily. Saint Padre Pio recited this novena every day for all those who requested his prayers.
5. Review by Ann Frailey of Do You Believe?
I really enjoyed Do You Believe (from the creators of God’s Not Dead). My friend, Ann Frailey, posted this review of the movie at her blog and also at Catholic 365.
6. Reading Shelf
The Well – Stephanie Landsem
7. Touche Cartoon
copyright 2013 James and Ellen Hrkach Please do not use without permission
Stealing Jenny #Free on Kindle until Saturday
My third novel, Stealing Jenny, will be FREE today (April 14) through Saturday (April 18) on Kindle.
Jenny Callahan is happily expecting her sixth child. But it’s not without complications. To make matters worse, a neighbor is secretly hatching a sinister plot that will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives. Or…the one sentence synopsis: Mentally unstable woman kidnaps pregnant mom of five.
Reviews:
“Stealing Jenny is a gripping novel filled with engaging characters, a compelling mystery and a message which underscores the precious dignity of life. I literally couldn’t put it down and give Stealing Jenny my highest recommendation.” Lisa M. Hendey, author of “A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms”
“Ellen Gable is a masterful storyteller.Stealing Jenny is a smoothly written, chilling tale of gripping suspense. There are terrifying moments and heart-wrenching moments. Catholic faith and hope are tested. Above all, the sacredness and privilege of precious new life is made indisputably evident I never wanted it to end!” Therese Heckenkamp, author, Frozen Footprints and Past Suspicion
“Stealing Jenny will keep you on the edge of your seat and probably destroy your sleep pattern as you stay up to find out what happens. But beyond being a great suspense, it’s also an excellent example of morals in action and family life redeemed. As a fan of Ellen Gable’s work already, I’m now officially getting a t-shirt!” Sarah Reinhard, blogger, author
To download your Kindle copy for FREE, click here.
7QT – Free Book, Winners, New Movie and Photos
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at This Ain’t the Lyceum for 7QT Friday.
1. FREE KINDLE BOOK
From the Hub to the Heart by Andy LaVallee and Leticia Velasquez is FREE on Kindle today and tomorrow. Download it here.
2. Dynamic Women of Faith Conference
I had a wonderful time in Toronto this past Saturday at the Dynamic Women of Faith Conference. I’ll be writing a more detailed reflection of the event in the coming weeks, but it was a beautiful day listening to the other speakers and getting to know some of the participants. I spoke on “Coping With Difficult Losses.”
Photo credit: Gustavo Kralj/DWF Conference/Gaudiumpress Images
Below is a cool photo of me speaking (I’m behind the podium) and gives you an idea of the size of the group. They were wonderfully receptive. It was a pleasure speaking!
Photo credit: Gustavo Kralj/DWF Conference/Gaudiumpress Images
4. Winners of Last Week’s Contest
Tamira Elkins
Katie Humanae Vitae
Mary Ovalle
4. “Do You Believe” – New Movie by the Producers of “God’s Not Dead”
I can’t wait to see this new movie by the producers of “God’s Not Dead.” It’s entitled, “Do You Believe.” And, yes, I believe!!
5. Disturbing Story
“Pregnant Women’s Baby Cut From Womb.” When I wrote Stealing Jenny six years ago, these occurrences weren’t as common. They are, unfortunately, becoming more frequent. Thankfully, the mother in this story survived. Sadly, her baby did not.
6. Reading Shelf
Specter – John Desjarlais (Pre-publication copy)
7. Ceasefire Cartoon
Image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach/FQ Publishing Please do not use without permission
7 Quick Takes Friday – Miscellaneous Book News
Please join me and other Catholic bloggers at Conversion Diary for 7 Quick Takes Friday.
1. My Four Novels in Top Six
It doesn’t happen often, but earlier this week, all four of my novels were in the top six books of Religious Drama on Amazon! (A Subtle Grace #1, In Name Only #2, Stealing Jenny #5, Emily’s Hope #6) 
2. Adventures of Writing (Interview)
Special thanks to Victoria Marie Lees who interviewed me at her blog, Adventures in Writing. As well, she included the following review: “A Subtle Grace is alive with drama. The obstacles are many; the characters, lively. The devil lives in the historical world of the O’Donovan family. The writer knows her genre. This Catholic Fiction novel demonstrates the power of love and faith to forgive and protect. You won’t be disappointed.”
3. A World Such as Heaven Intended Print Edition
FQP’s new release, A World Such as Heaven Intended Print Edition (by Amanda Lauer)is now available on Create Space and will be available on Amazon soon. It’s currently available on Kindle.
4. Terrorism Comes Close
My thoughts on last week’s shooting at Parliament Buildings in Ottawa (I live about 40 miles west of Ottawa).
Photo courtesy K. J.
5. All Saints Day
Tomorrow is All Saints Day and, hard to believe, the beginning of November already!
6. Review/Reading Shelf
The Tree by Denise Mallett
7. Dust Bunnies Cartoon
image copyright James and Ellen Hrkach Please do not use without permission
Copyright 2014 Ellen Gable Hrkach
Plot Line and Sinker (Ellen Gable, Author) 