SELF ANTHOLOGY (seven heavenly virtues)

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SUMMARY: A short story collection which links personal spiritual growth to each of the seven virtues.

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SYNOPSIS:

There are seven virtues to directly counteract the seven deadly sins:

Chastity | Temperance | Charity | Diligence |
Patience | Kindness | Humility

SELF is a reflection of the journey of self-discovery and The Seven Virtues, where the only noble battle is the fight for inner personal freedom, spiritual health, goodness and growth.

Be awakened. Be empowered. Be inspired.

GENRE: Edgy Christian/Inspirational Fiction

LENGTH: 52,000 words

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STORY SUMMARIES:

1. Touched (Chastity):
A group of friends find out how much they really have in common, the closer they get to temptation.

2. See-Saw (Temperance):
A teen unexpectedly discovers the drive that fuels her addiction to supernatural romance novels.

3. Hit the Floor (Diligence):
A struggling entrepreneur turns a disaster into an opportunity to put his true vision in action.

4. Heart 2 Heart (Kindness):
Sibling rivalry ensues between a pair of singer-entertainers with completely different outlooks on life.

5. Masquerade (Charity):
All's fine until churchgoers start to doubt the "most giving, most generous" one amongst them.

6. 13:4 (Patience):
Despite painful separations, a couple learns of love's endurance, the more time and space they allow for it to grow.

7. Spiral (Humility):
An upper middle-class family must come to terms with whether upholding tradition overrides the pursuit of happiness.

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NOTE:

Jess's blog has an overview of the Seven Virtues (featuring a quick explanation of each virtue).

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REVIEWS/EMAILS:

"Jess C Scott is a prolific writer…she experiments with a variety of genres and styles, but honesty and [a] sense of self flows through them all. Jess is a young talent with good technique and a natural sense of writing. Her potential is immense."
-- loafhunter13, LT review on Porcelain

"Dear Jess! By occasion I came to read some of your writings, which came to me as a fresh and original way of thinking/approach. . .The reason of my writings to you is [that] many years ago, I received a Word of the Lord in my mind, which is remarkably accurate with your vision of books."
-- e-mail from a male reader/customer / Full email here

"Based on the three books I've read, I can say that you're a brilliant writer. They are not shallow reads. Your books do not only entertain but they also make you reflect on what is really important in one's life."
-- e-mail from a reader, 2011 (The Philippines)

"Hello Ms. Scott: I just wanted to let you know how inspiring your novel Self was. I've always been interested in the Heavenly Virtues, which is why I purchased your book. It was amazing... I've always been known as the kind hearted one of the group, but lately I felt empty inside... Your book inspired and made me realize what I should do... Thank you for writing it."
-- private message / Facebook, 2012 (Texas, USA)

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MEDIA MENTIONS:

Karen: How did you come up with the title?

Jess: I completed a "seven deadly sins" anthology earlier in 2012, which left me feeling a little sullied. I decided to do a "seven virtues" anthology to showcase the better side of humanity. I called it Self because the short stories all contain the element of self-reflection and self-discovery.

~ Interview with Karen Baney / June 2012

~ Interview with Kevin Rau / June 2012

~ Moral Compass (blog post / Dec 2011)

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