About
Betty Ward Cain is a published author, musician and retired teacher. She is listed in the Cambridge who’s who. Mrs. Cain taught kindergarten students for 30 years. She comes from a long line of ministers, musicians, teachers and song writers.Mrs. Cain grew up in a minister’s home. Her father (Rev. T. N. Ward) and grandfather (Rev. L. M. Justice) were Church of God ministers. She desires to pass on her Christian heritage and bring the values she learned during her childhood to children today.
The author became a Christian when she was only 5 years old. She has spent most of her life in some type of ministry as a Sunday School teacher, soloist, choir member, children’s choir director, vacation Bible school teacher, and has held most positions in her church. Mrs. Cain began writing several years before she retired from teaching. After taking a class at Lee University with Dr. Cliff Schimmels, she began her career in writing. Dr. Schimmels was published many times in his lifetime. After turning in a writing assignment in his class, Dr. Schimmels told her she should share her gifts with others. She had never believed in her abilities until he gave her the encouragement she needed. Mrs. Cain lives with her husband, Jay, in Cleveland, TN. They have one son, Jeremy, who is married to Beth Grabensteder Cain and the couple has three children. The delight of Mrs. Cain’s life is her three grandchildren. Madelin is in the 6th grade this year. She is a loving, sweet and kind child who desires to please. Sophie is in the 4th grade this year. She has a great zest for life. She is intelligent and observant and loves to give and receive hugs. Sammy will soon be 8 years old going on 29. He will start 1st grade this year. He is highly intelligent for a child so young. He loves life and loves people. He also loves to make his grandmother laugh.
Description
The "Gastar" series is four novellas when completed. The stories follow teen assassin Shevata as she travels through history of the city of Gastar to seek redemption for her past actions and to regain her soul. The first, "Act of Redemption" was published in 2009, the second, "Children of Discord" will be available in a few weeks. Recommended age is 13+ for intense battle scenes, not erotic, minimal profanity. ebooks and kindle versions available.
Story Behind The Book
This book was written for the author's nephew. He and his wife were married ten years and then Jordan came along. What a delight for the couple. He is such a sweet, loving child. He has four pets and loves the animals. The author used Jordan and his love of animals to develop and story. Tweaky is a hummingbird born from the author's imagination. He has been used in several books and videos by the author.
