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We here at WOW! Women on Writing are excited to launch the blog tour for The Reckoning of Grace by returning author Ronald Chapman.
This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys mystery, action, and/or psychological thrillers. Read on to find out the author's inspiration behind this novel in an intriguing author interview, and enter to win a copy!
Here's a bit more about The Reckoning of Grace:
The Reckoning of Grace is an exceptionally timely novel that captures the deep spiritual reckoning behind America’s political and cultural unrest. This third installment in the Saga of Grace series showcases Ronald Chapman’s inspirational fiction at its finest—an exploration of post-traumatic growth, emotional healing, and spiritual courage.
Through unforgettable characters and profound narrative arcs, the novel invites us into the heart of reconciliation, challenging us to become agents of grace amid turmoil. A powerful and thought-provoking read for anyone navigating transformation in uncertain times, this book—and the Saga of Grace series as a whole—is essential.
The Reckoning of Grace
Book 3 of the Saga of Grace series
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-948749-89-3
Ebook ISBN: 978-1-948749-96-1
Library of Congress Number: 2025915402
Pub Date: September 14, 2025
The Reckoning of Grace is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org. You'll want to add it to your Goodreads list.
About the Author - Ronald Chapman:
Find Chapman Online:
Author website: https://www.ronaldchapman.com/books
Blog site(s): https://www.seeingtrue.com/blog and https://www.progressiverecovery.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ron.chapman.5/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seeing_true/
----- Interview by Crystal Otto
WOW: Well Ron, I love that we find ourselves in this position again; thank you for contacting WOW, and trusting me to help with The Reckoning of Grace! As you know, I’m a huge fan of your work, but I have to ask: When do you sleep? You always seem to be doing and creating something or another. How do you do it?
Ron: Yes, Crystal, here we are again, and I’m pleased to have your support with The Reckoning of Grace. The truth seems to be that creativity has its own energies and its own timeline. The “muse” has its way with me, typically early in the morning. It’s as if a creation cannot be contained, though my initial reaction is to resist the urge. I remember reading that a number of creatives in the past routinely awakened in the middle of the night, so I guess I’m in good company. Resistance really does seem to be futile where creative energy is concerned.
WOW: You’re out there supporting everyone else—from nursing students, other authors, starving artists, orca whales if I recall correctly…and the list goes on. Who is it that is supporting you Ron Chapman? What helps you stay so positive?
Ron: Clearly you’ve been watching my social media feed … LOL! It’s interesting to have you reflect this back to me, Crystal. Like most of us, I just go about the business of my daily activities and don’t think too much about where my interests take me. Upon reflecting though, some time ago I realized that there is a lot that interests or attracts me, and that at times it would be a lot. So I do regroup and reprioritize with some frequency. More importantly, I discovered that going wandering in my car, or a visit to botanical gardens, or an art museum or gallery is really restorative for me. So too with yoga, sound baths, massages and other somatic practices. Broadly, I think of it as self-care, and a requirement for me to attend to my interests. At some point in time, most of my professional clients will hear me remind them: self-care, self-care, self-care. Apparently, I teach what I most need.
WOW: Where did it all start for you? When did you know that Ron Chapman was an author and did you ever feel like you were an imposter along the way? What advice do you have for others who are writing but maybe don’t have that confidence just yet to say “I’m an author”?
Ron: Great question, Crystal. For me the first callings were to books and the local library, which were childhood refuges for me. So much so that to this day, I am fundamentally attracted to stories of all kinds. Given that, I suppose it was only a matter of time before I would begin to write. My first book, What a Wonderful World: Seeing Through New Eyes, was the result of the urgings of a book promoter who knew me from my interviews of authors on public radio. With the editing support of my daughter, I was able to shape that collection of vignettes. Then the “muse” had me in its grip, something just clicked within me. From that point on, I was always in the process of writing something, so in some ways, writing became habituated. Perhaps that’s the best guidance of all, and consistent with prolific work and advice of Stephen King, just write and the rest will take care of itself.
WOW: You’ve got a lot of published books under your belt now. What advice do you have for authors who are sitting on a book idea wondering where to go from here? What do you know now that you wish you had known at the very beginning of this journey?
Ron: Well, consistent with the last question, just write! Beyond that though, I was surprised that the publishing realm is so competitive. I recently heard that Amazon publishes more than 400,000 books every year. Perhaps the best advice is to check one’s expectations. Then to explore one’s motivations. In the end, I’ve been far more satisfied with the entire process by reminding myself that I write because I love it. I have a sometimes slightly expensive hobby, as one friend reflected to me. And our hobbies are passions or pastimes for us. The result of that mindset is to feel good about the books no matter what. As an aside, I do sometimes marvel that somehow seven books have found their way through me. As a favorite character from My Name is Wonder, Boboso the Bear says, “The way is made with every step."
WOW: What’s in the hopper right now? I feel like you already have something in the works for 2026; can you give us a sneak peak?
Ron: As a matter of fact, the day before this interview, I was dragged out of bed by my psyche at 3:30 am. By 6:00, after contemplations and journaling and time in stillness, the plot and content for the next book in the Saga of Grace series fell into my awareness. I’d had a general idea before, but literally, the structure just appeared in my thoughts. If ever I needed proof of the “muse,” this would be the kind of demonstration. So now I know how to proceed, and I’ve set aside time on my calendar after the promotional activities of The Reckoning of Grace. In short, Book 4 will be twenty-five or thirty years in the future, and I will re-imagine that future consistent with the storyline in The Reckoning of Grace and the psycho-spiritual development of the protagonists, Kevin Pitcairn, an investigative journalist, and his beloved Maria Elena, who has become the voice and face of a social movement. Their story is not done, so the author is not done. As an aside, I’ve been known to say that if something is your life’s work, it will take your life.
WOW: Ron, what have you read recently that you think everyone else should add to their TBR pile and why do you think it’s important?
Ron: Oh wow (pun intended)! I’m thinking of the incredible, contextual writings of Heather Cox Richardson. I find them to be powerful reflections that help me think about the world in which we find ourselves. Setting aside political implications, she is so very good at framing the history and timing of what’s occurring and unfolding now. It keeps me grounded and curious at the same time. Since that’s a daily affair, I balance it with the daily, spiritual contemplations from Father Richard Rohr. A daily does of reality, and one of the spiritual seems to be very useful to my own contemplations.
WOW: I know you talk about seeing the light and being optimistic especially with all the chaos that seems to be in our world today; how do you stay so positive and what do you do to bring yourself positivity when you just aren’t feeling it some days?
Ron: Rest assured, like most everyone, I have inner challenges that arise with some frequency. Interestingly enough, I use some of the practices that are in the plot of The Reckoning of Grace. Breathwork, meditation, journaling and somatic practices bring me out of the messiness of thoughts and into my lived experience in the moment. Probably more importantly though, the result of exploration into the psycho-spiritual realm reflected in the Saga of Grace series, I’ve come to experience the world as a place of wonder and adventure. That’s been a slow process admittedly, which began more than twenty-five years ago when my mentor suggested I might want to take a good look at my discontentedness. He’d seen that I was forever at odds with life and with living. After resisting his suggestion, I finally delved deeply. I discovered that my expectations of myself, others and my life were simply not realistic. It was actually a life changing awareness. Today, as one might hear in the rooms of recovery, “living life on life’s terms” is powerful practice. It turns out there is a kind of magic that is ever present. I didn’t know that previously. I’ve come to count on it now.
Crystal - I wanted to add one more exciting surprise for all my WOW! friends -
We’re celebrating the release of The Reckoning of Grace with a special giveaway!
Three lucky winners will receive a Transformation Gift Pack that includes:
📚 A signed 3-book set of the Saga of Grace series (A Killer’s Grace, The Dark Side of Grace, and The Reckoning of Grace)
💳 A $25 gift card to any local bookstore of the winner's choice
🌟 A set of inspiring stickers
All you have to do is click this link to fill out a google form to enter. This contest is available for US and Canada participants only.
The winners will be randomly selected.
The giveaway closes November 15 - just in time for the holiday season!
Don’t miss your chance to win this inspiring gift pack!
Check out this hashtag to stay up to date with this tour, the book, and it’s author: #reckoningofgrace #reckoningofgracechapman
----Blog Tour Dates
September 22 @ The Muffin
What goes better with coffee in the morning than a muffin? Join us at the WOW blog to celebrate the launch of author Ronald Chapman’s The Reckoning of Grace. You can read an interview with the author and enter to win a copy of the book.
September 23 @ A Storybook World with Deirdra Eden
Deirdra Eden has fellow author Ronald Chapman in today's spotlight with his latest book: The Reckoning of Grace. Find out more about the third book in the Saga of Grace series!
September 24 @ What Is That Book About
Author Ronald Chapman finds himself in today's spotlight at What Is That Book About with his latest best seller: The Reckoning of Grace. You’ll want to run as fast as you can and snag this third book in the Saga of Grace series!
September 25 @ A Wonderful World of Words
Author Ronald Chapman pens today’s post at A Wonderful World of Words. Read this enlightening post titled: "Characters and Characters" and find out more about Chapman’s latest book: The Reckoning of Grace. You’ll want this third book of the Saga of Grace series on your nightstand today!
September 26 @ Sarandipity’s
Sarandipity’s Spotlight today is shining on Ron Chapman and the third book in the Saga of Grace Series! Stop by today and learn about Chapman’s book, The Reckoning of Grace. This is a book and series you won’t want to miss!
September 27 @ Of History and Kings
Helen Hollick puts fellow author Ron Chapman in the spotlight today! Readers will delight in learning about The Reckoning of Grace, the third book in the Saga of Grace Series! Stop by Helen’s blog today and be sure to add The Reckoning of Grace to your TBR pile!
September 28 @ Bring on Lemons
Crystal Otto gives Ron Chapman’s The Reckoning of Grace 5 stars - stop by Bring on Lemons today and find out what Crystal has to say after reading this best seller, the third book in the Saga of Grace Series!
October 04 @ World of My Imagination
Nicole Pyles reads and reviews Ron Chapman’s latest book: The Reckoning of Grace. This is the latest book in the Saga of Grace Series and Nicole gave the first two books 5 stars - will this one gain the highest ranking as well? Find out today!
October 8 @ Lisa Haselton
Lisa Haselton interviews Ron Chapman about his latest book: The Reckoning of Grace. This is the latest book in the Saga of Grace Series and you won’t want to miss an insightful fast paced interview between Haselton and Chapman!
October 11 @ Storeybook Reviews
Storeybook Reviews has Ron Chapman’s latest book: The Reckoning of Grace in the spotlight today! This is the latest book in the Saga of Grace Series and you won’t want to miss an opportunity to find out more!
October 25 @ Words from the Heart
Stop by Words from the Heart as Linda reviews Ronald Chapman’s latest book: The Reckoning of Grace! This is the latest book in the Saga of Grace Series and you won’t want to miss an opportunity to find out more!
***** BOOK GIVEAWAY *****
The giveaway is open to US residents for a print copy. Enter to win a print copy of The Reckoning of Grace by Ronald Chapman! Fill out the Gleam form below for a chance to win. The giveaway ends October 5th at 11:59 pm CT. We will randomly draw a winner the next day via Gleam and follow up via email. Good luck!
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