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James Bonk

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James Bonk writes Christian Fiction to develop his own faith and as a ministry. He lives in the North Florida area with his wife, two daughters, and fluffy Chartreux cat, Porkchop. When he's not writing, he's usually swimming or building forts with his girls!

His Light of the Ark book was the #1 New Release in Young Adult Christian Fiction upon release, with multiple five star reviews from adults and young adults alike.

Besides writing, parenting, and being a husband, James Bonk is a business intelligence professional. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Industrial Engineering, and an MBA. He also holds his Professional Engineering license in Industrial Engineering.

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Hi James Bonk, I'm looking for reviewers for my newest release, "Pursuing Peacefulness in Christ." Would you be interested? If so, please email me at booksbymalinalli@gmail.com. Thanks so much! Have a delightful day, Patina Malinalli www.booksbymalinalli.com
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Do you have a desired deadline for finishing the review? I'd love to help but depending on your timeline I may not fit. I'll email you as w…moreHey Patina,
Do you have a desired deadline for finishing the review? I'd love to help but depending on your timeline I may not fit. I'll email you as well.
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James Bonk Hey S. Daisy, I'm not currently looking for an editor (I'll keep you in mind if my current editor is too booked up!), but of course, I'd love to have …moreHey S. Daisy, I'm not currently looking for an editor (I'll keep you in mind if my current editor is too booked up!), but of course, I'd love to have you review my current two works if you have the time!

I'm not sure how that reviewing works though. Would you need to buy the books? If so, good news, today (Nov. 23rd) both eBooks are marked down to $0.99 because of a promotion I'm running with Faithfulreads.com.(less)
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“It’s okay, child. I love you. You are not ready for that gift yet, but come, be with me, and you will have love. You will have peace. You will have gifts that make your worries melt away. Seek me. Look inside yourself and you will find me. I never left. Talk to me in prayer. My love is in you. You have the greatest gift already. I gave you my son. The blood of life was spilled for you. Do not forget that gift. I gave it to you because I love you.”
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