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baby, book, citizenship, confession, envious, envy, grandchild, grandchildren, Kregel, Ottawa, publisher, The Soldier Who Killed a King, The Word Guild
Here is my confession. I’m envious. I’m envious of all those folks around my age who are blessed with grandchildren. Whenever I see them dandling a toddler on their knee I feel a twinge of envy. I want one of those—a grandchild.
That’s me with younger brother Dale in 1957
I turned sixty-five this year and as I occasionally remind my sons, I think it’s time. But alas this is not a solo endeavor.
Writing a book and seeing it come to fruition has often been compared to giving birth to a child. I believe the analogy is fitting. Writing a book certainly is a labour of love. From conception to delivery you carry that book with you for a period of months or years. Little by little it grows within you until it is finally ready for the world.
My first book was published in November 2003. I remember bringing my baby home from the hospital—err publisher—as proud as any first-time father.
Good books have a life of their own. They kick up a fuss and generate interest. The Soldier, the Terrorist & the Donkey King certainly did just that. In 2005 it won the Word Guild Award for Historical Fiction. The first print run sold out in nine months. Two additional print runs followed.
You might say that my baby grew up. Last year it crossed the border as I signed a contract with Kregel Publications. That marriage resulted in a literary grandchild that was born in June.
Of course every new baby needs a name. The title for this new baby of dual American/Canadian citizenship is The Soldier Who Killed a King.
Guess what? Grandpa’s proud of this baby. I’m sure it will kick up a fuss and generated a lot of interest. Good books do that.
Now Lord, how about some of those flesh and blood grandchildren?
David Kitz lives in soggy Ottawa, Canada with his wife Karen. To learn more about his book and drama ministry visit http://davidkitz.ca/
David Kitz as Centurion
The official release date for The Soldier Who Killed a King is July 25th. To preorder this book visit Amazon or http://www.kregel.com/fiction/the-soldier-who-killed-a-king/
I love the Psalms 
Yay!! Congratulations Grandpa!
Thanks, Kathy.
Thank you for sharing this, David. Love the “grandchild” analogy.
Thanks, Jenny.
at 67 my husband too as been a little envious of his friends grandchildren—but we started a bit late and then our son is a late bloomer—but he and his wife did tell us just last week that come Feb we should be grandparents—now if our son can find a new job—maybe things will all be finally well–and congrats on this literary child of yours David!!!
My thanks to Kregel Publications for sending me a complimentary copy of “The Soldier Who Killed a King.” I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
Here’s my recommendation:
David Kitz’s book is “a true retelling of the Passion” because he’s mastered the use of sanctified imagination while simultaneously staying tethered to the historical realities of the dramatic events leading to Christ’s death and resurrection. In the genre of biblical fiction, “The Soldier Who Killed a King” deserves two thumbs up!. Dr. Lawson Murray, President, Scripture Union.
Thanks for your wonderful endorsement, Lawson. Be blessed this summer.
That’s awesome, congratulations! I will check it out!
Thanks.