Tonja Condray Klein with Rick Florian circa 1990’s!

Tonja Condray Klein with Rick Florian, lead singer for my favorite Christian Music Artist Group WHITE HEART. This group inspired my musical writing, and I vocal trained on my own as a teen by singing to Rick Florian’s part in the group’s songs. My hair says the time period, and I still shake my head at that style! Fuzzy, fuzzy, fuzzy curls *lol*

WHITE HEART was no longer touring, but Gersh, Rick, and Gordon were again recently and I just messaged them to find out when and where! I was blessed to see the whole group twice in my lifetime, first at the iconic Hara Arena that is no longer open, and then at Kettering Assembly of God where I saw them the second time when this picture was taken, possibly  in 1992. It was a blessing to stand beside my favorite male vocalist of all time!

It was their song “Over Me” that I sung after the 2019 tornadoes in Dayton, Ohio, at Northridge High School for the FHMCC church service on 07/02/19 as noted on previous blog post. I found this picture recently and decided to share it with those who visit Eirinth at this website to give perspective to my music choices for Christ.

If you don’t know WHITE HEART then you need to get “Freedom” (Tonja’s favorite album still) available on iTunes now. The first album of theirs I got was “Don’t Wait for the Movie”, then my favorite, then “Powerhouse”, and finally “Inside”. All of their music is Christ inspired and Spirit-anointed that blessed me for the past 33 years!

You might hear a little of their style in my music, but nothing will ever compare to their lyrical, musical, and vocal demonstrations of God Almighty’s power through His Son Jesus Christ by His Holy Spirit in us once we accept Christ as Savior, Lord, and King! When I get low, I’ll go to my digital versions now of their songs to lift me up.

On a personal writer note, I plan to use my own song “Embrace the Breaking” that is not out yet but in process on my ‘Rebirth of Eirinth’ Novel Series Book 2 TREADING THE PATH that is close to being completed to be released in time for Christmas 2019.  WHITE HEART still inspires me, encourages me, challenges me, and comforts me today through their anointed songs that still rock!

THANK YOU RICK, MARK, BILLY, GORDON, TOMMY, & CHRIS!

“OVER ME” LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO 060219

The file below was filmed at FHMCC that meets at Northridge High School in Dayton, Ohio after the tornadoes hit on Memorial Day 2019 that barely missed where we live in a mobile home. This song was listed as my favorite in my Senior Bio in the Northridge High School 1990 yearbook, so singing it on the same stage where I had sung my own written song “My Captain” at the Senior Awards Assembly in 1990 also that is now recorded and has lyrics from it used in my Fantasy Novel BREAKING THE SHACKLES as an E-Book and Paperback by Tonja Condray Klein was a blessing to me since I had already sung “My Captain” live there again on that stage a year or so before.

My prayer is that it blessed and maybe comforted those who had lost so much in the destruction. I also pray that anyone who sees it now will be blessed, comforted, and inspired too. “Over Me” was originally recorded by White Heart. The track sung to was released soon after the album “Freedom” in 1989. I’ve been singing this for that long, but my heart was breaking for those that were without a home, possessions with sentimental value, and even the means of surviving every day without power or their own bed. I am blessed to be part of FHMCC that not only gave away food and supplies to the surrounding area but also several cars to those that had lost them in these storms. THAT is being the hands and feet of Jesus!

No matter what you’re going through, let the Love of Jesus Christ fall over you like rain, and let the healing waters of His Grace fill you with His Love, Peace, and Joy in the midst of any storm. Click play to watch and MAY JESUS BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!

 

Professional EP Album Released 05/29/18!

Updated EP versions of three previously released Singles “Perfect Dream”, “My Captain”, and “Find Yourself” that have lyrics used in Novel by Tonja Condray Klein, “Dancin’ on the Wind” that has had local radio play, and newly released song “Part of His Pearl” on this new downloadable EP Album or individual songs. Listen to songs used in BREAKING THE SHACKLES, song played on radio, or new release for FREE or BUY needed format at any of the links listed at: https://tonjaklein.hearnow.com/.

ALL SONG LYRICS, MELODY, AND FEMALE VOCALS BY TONJA KLEIN. ALL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, AND MALE VOCALS BY RON SHORT OF NGS MEDIA GROUP. Ron G. Short wrote his Christian Novel THE NEED WORD that’s available at Amazon online. All songs protected by BMI and owned by Singer/Songwriter Tonja Klein also known as Published Author Tonja Condray Klein.

12/03/17 – Great Christmas Gift for Fantasy Series Readers!

If you need a gift for someone between ages 13 and 93 who loves Epic Fantasy Series Novels like those set in Narnia created by C.S. Lewis, in Middle Earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien, or in Merovence created by Christopher Stasheff, then BREAKING THE SHACKLES set in Eirinth created by Tonja Condray Klein will be a great gift for Christmas 2017! This Novel has 124,395 words in the E-book or Paperback formats on Amazon. Novel/CD Combo Pack is in local stock at New & Olde Pages Bookshoppe, Englewood, Ohio. Get this gift for your imaginative loved one to traverse between dimensions to fight with the characters for what is right in Eirinth and on Earth! ~ TCK ~

Online E-Book or Paperback with New Cover and has 124,395 words in 289 pages.

 

Original Paperback with 124,395 words sold with Tonja Klein Music CD in Combo Pack at New & Olde Pages Bookshoppe in Englewood, OH. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TONJA CONDRAY KLEIN(c)2009-18 ~

The Meaning Of My Goodreads 5-Star Book Reviews 09/27/17

I wanted to do a blog post concerning my recent 5-Star ratings on Goodreads for  several dozens of the books I’ve read. I only have 3 complete word reviews with the stars done but will complete the others too. ALL of these books I’ve reviewed at Goodreads and Amazon have 5 stars because I have my own ranking system. Others may think I’m being ‘dumb’ with my judgments, but I base it on if I truly enjoy a novel’s storyline, love the characters, and am emotionally involved to a point I’d read that book again. There may be things I don’t like about a book, but if it evokes a positive or intellectual reaction, has proper grammar, and contains some pithy dialogue then I believe it’s worth a higher 5 star rating considering how awful some novels are in those areas presently.

I plan to search again through my purchases to make sure I put up what I think are the best to read for those who want imagination-engaging backgrounds, cool intricate characters, dialogue that transports you, and a woven tapestry of action, romance, and faith in others that transcends our lives to help us to become better people. There are only a couple of books I’ve read that I refuse to rank at all since they didn’t even deserve a negative review. I read several genres but specifically secular Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical Romance, and Supernatural Romance as well as Christian Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, and Suspense Romance. Regardless of genre, I don’t like excessive “bad” language or lack of character development.

I don’t have a literature or writing degree, but I’ve been reading for over 30 years and know what I like or love and why. If you don’t agree with my assessments of the books, that’s okay. Since I’ve also done proofreading for a couple businesses, it’s wonderful to read books that have few typos or grammatical errors, so that’s another aspect I look for in my suggestions. The books I choose are mostly due to how they make me feel, think, question, or learn. No book is perfect though. I’ve found a few typos and wrong words in many, and even my novel in editing after other proofer-readers. No person is perfect either. If a story captures your heart and imagination then a few mistakes won’t make a difference just like the flaws each person has doesn’t stop another person from loving him or her.

It’s a matter of perception, mentality, and psychological preferences, so not every reader will like my reviews or the books I love.  For those of you who are more like me, though, you’ll love many. Check out my Goodreads 5-stars and enjoy!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY from Tonja Condray Klein & Eirinth!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL FATHERS! My father would have been 104-years-old this year if he’d lived. I hope everyone who has a living father will celebrate with him if at all possible. We’re going to spend the day with Ken’s Dad and are thankful we still have him since he turned 90-years-old last year. YAY!!!

As for Eirinth, I posted the possible cover for Book 2 on a Linked-In article then on Facebook. I’d really appreciate input. I’m working on the story itself and hope to have TREADING THE PATH done ASAP. I’m asking people to check out Book 1 as I continue with this story that has 7 books named and in process.

The main storyline has been laid out through Book 4 now, but as I do continue to write it, make notes, and integrate several sub-plots within the current plot-line, I know this will become a series that those who love Fantasy with the visual touch of Anime will love this story and want more and more as it develops.

Thanks to all who have supported, inspired, and even challenged me to make Eirinth become the best if can ever be. This multi-media project is not one or even a series of books alone; it is a portal into another dimensional world that can change our world here on Earth if we have the real courage to let it.

This is NOT a “religious” book, but it has inspirational Faith. The characters are supposed to encourage the younger generations to NOT give up but go for their dreams that can change their lives and those around them for the better if they will only choose to believe in more than themselves for strength to do it.

READ the book sample on eirinth.com. LISTEN to the songs on CD-Baby under Tonja Klein. Then buy the E-Book or Paperback to finish the first part of your journey into a world like ours but filled with fighters using gifts of pure energy or linked-elements from the Creator to fight evil demons to save mortals.

Isn’t there something that is worth fighting for in your world that you want to read about with others relating to your own trials and problems but finding a way to ignore things trying to keep them in shackles when they need to break free to save all those they can from enemies that want to kill them all?

ARE YOU DARING ENOUGH TO TRAVERSE TO EIRINTH FOR A WHILE?

TONJA CONDRAY KLEIN AT DAYTON BOOK EXPO 2017!

> Tonja Condray Klein will have an Author table at Dayton Book Expo on 04/29/17. Her 288-page Novel BREAKING THE SHACKLES will have a special discounted price at this event with a Signing. A Free Audio CD to FIRST 21 buyers at the Expo! Click link below to go to the Author Expo page for Tonja Condray Klein… THANKS! <<  http://www.daytonbookexpo.com/tonja-condray-klein/ 

02/27/17 = TCK Table at Dayton Book Expo on 04/29/17!

I have already paid for an Author Table for the Dayton Book Expo on Saturday 04/29/17 between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm. This is my first time there, and I’m hoping to have a good turn-out to support my 288-page Paperback Novel BREAKING THE SHACKLES that will be available for sale at a discounted price. Payment with cash only, but there will be a digital extra for the first 21 buyers! Come one, come all, and enjoy discovering some new book worlds… ~ TCK ~

02/12/17= Elemental Fighting Against Demons

One of the things I want to make obvious to most possible readers is that Bengosha have Energy fighting gifts given through prayer after they are called in dreams, but Kouken are born with an inherent gift that occurs when the Element chooses him or her by the Will of the Father of Lights through the Pact of Tenrai Daystar. Two different groups with two different types of gifts to fight against demons.

I wanted to focus on the Kouken this time. The elements of Fire, Wind, Wave (water), and Geo (earth on our planet) all serve the Father of Lights, the Almighty God of the Universe that is known as “Let There Be” in Eirinth. One page on this website about gifts also explains that in addition to a fighting symbiosis between wielder and element is a spiritual gift to the wielder associated with what image the element is visually. These spiritual gifts are based upon those from 1 Corinthians 12 yet have been made to fall in line with the medieval and otherworldly aspects of Eirinth.

There are some Christians that believe ALL fiction is wrong, as stated in a previous post of mine. I find that to be an outrageous claim since Jesus told parables (stories) to get across spiritual truth in His time. Though Eirinth is not Earth, there are still MANY aspects that people here deal with every single day that those in Eirinth face that are also relevant and can bring Light in our world from theirs.

Before you judge this book, why don’t you actually read beyond the first two chapters! World-building is NOT easy, and Fantasy is NOT quick either when it comes to setting up the place and characters. After reading so many Fantasy novels and seeing so many Anime series, I think BREAKING is right in line and pace with those I love. I’m NOT perfect in my writing, but I try to tell the story to the best of my ability without leaving out the complicated weaving of this world, their history, these characters, or the plot that is ongoing. This is BOOK 1 of a series, not a standalone Novel.

My point? I’m asking readers to be brave. I’m asking readers to be patient. I’m asking readers to be imaginative. I’m asking readers to be more than you may think you are capable of right now. Take this book as a CHALLENGE! Fall into Eirinth and find something that may be missing here on Earth…for now. Get some of that sweet tea, find that comfy spot, and traverse dimensions with me! ~ TCK ~

02/07/17 = Carissa Is Waiting For You…

CHARACTER section reconfigured for easier navigation AND updated with more characters from Book 1! Other characters for Book 2 so far will also be added soon as a section. When doing the character descriptions for traditional publisher submissions, I was told to make the “Main” characters only be 5 or so at the most. As you can see, I have MORE. I still stand by my perception of how many can be seen as “Main” when it comes to the Fantasy Genre, especially when considering multi-media possibilities like video games! I’ve listened/read explanations of why as being because most people CAN’T process more characters efficiently. Really? Has anyone been to a Japanese Anime Convention? Come on! So many characters and MOST have no problem telling them apart. I understand that JUST reading can make it more difficult to follow tons of characters if you can’t see them. That’s the reason for me commissioning the artwork for the characters to help the readers that maybe can’t, but those that read FANTASY normally deal with the complexity of the background, story, characters, and even the fighting aspects. I question if traditional publishers can fathom the upcoming readers that are seeking more than just words. I want to give them stories they can SEE if at all possible. Look at the lovely Carissa in this post and tell me that she doesn’t look like the former queen in medieval times that you would dare to question Sir Lew being interested in her after seeing them both then allowing your imagination to paint the lovely picture of restoration for them. My artist Sara Sweitzer created the beautiful visual representation of King Avidan’s mother! Don’t you want to read about her? ~ TCK ~