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BOOK OF THE DAY: The Touch - Angels-in-Training by Karen White Owens
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An angel's work is never done. That's what angels-of-death Ayanna and Rachel learn while waiting at the bedside of Alexander Johnson. Worried that his beloved grandson, Patrick, will be alone, Alexander refuses to cross over. The patriarch clings to life, fighting with everything in him to stay in this world and near the one person he loves.
Although she dumped him, Patrick has never stopped loving his college sweetheart, Vanessa. Separated through the maneuvers of his grandfather, Patrick stays at his only living relative's side while silently wishing for the love, presence, and support of Vanessa. Through angel magic, Patrick and Vanessa reconnect. Both are suspicious of the feelings they still share. It's going to take all of Ayanna and Rachel's angel powers and skills to reunite this couple and restore their faith in love and each other while helping Alexander Johnson take his final journey.
Author bio
Karen White Owens is a lifelong resident of Detroit Michigan. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. In addition to writing, she is the director of a northern Macomb County public library.
Ms. Owens is the author of nine romance novels, three novella and two short-stories. In addition to writing, Her 2004 novel, Circles of Love received a 4-1/2 Gold review from Romantic Times Book Club, the highest honor an author can receive and was nominated Best Multicultural Novel for 2004. She also received a nomination for Best Hero from the Romantic Slam Jam Emma Awards. Her next novel, Love Changes Everything received 4-1/2 stars Romantic Times Book Club and top pick for November 2005. In 2006, she won the Wayne State University Women in the Media award. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit her website at: www.karenwhiteowens.com
Website address www.karenwhiteowens.com
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Christians with Pervasive Issues Virtual Book Tour with Annie Brown
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About The Book
Even as a faithful Christian, there may be times when you feel that there is no hope of escaping issues and themes in your life that ensnare and trip you up time and time again. When a certain pattern of behavior or type of suffering has been following you all your life, it’s hard to believe that you can ever escape from it. Christians with Pervasive Issues shows us that every child of God can be delivered from issues that cause them to be a victim, rather than walking in victory. In compassionate, no-nonsense language, Annie Brown demonstrates that with genuine repentance, using God’s principles, and the right counseling/support, you can overcome anything. Christians with Pervasive Issues gives you the ray of hope you need in order to heal your life, and get closer to God.
Annie Brown is the mother of four adult children, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She is a licensed minister and social worker. As a social worker, Annie works the terminally ill, providing emotional support at the most critical time in an individual's life. It is Annie's desire that Christians work through their pervasive issues before the end of life, so that the transition between death and eternity can be smooth, and not cluttered with unresolved conflicts.
The Meaning of Pervasive Issues
I WAS GETTING ready for work and suddenly the words “Pervasive Issues” were dropped into my spirit. Can you imagine someone who is not normally a morning person having something so important to deal with? I could not even think of the meaning of “pervasive,” so I could not comprehend what was being said to me. I went on to work, but it did not leave me. I shared what had been dropped into my spirit with my co-worker who is an encourager. He gave me a push to pursue the message the Spirit was conveying, and to understand what God wanted me to write. I could not begin until I did some preliminary homework. I had to figure out what part of speech that “pervasive” was. “Pervasive” is an adjective, which served as a modifier to the noun (issue). Merriam-Webster Dictionary defined it as “spreading through every part.” If an issue is pervasive, it permeates the whole of something. Pervasive issues need to be dealt with within the Body of Christ.
Book Excerpt
A Remedy to Get to the Root of the Problem
WHAT IS NEEDED is that the people of God “must” clean out their secret compartments and confess that they need the Lord to deliver them. Confession is made unto salvation (deliverance). If we confess our faults, the Lord is faithful in forgiving us. You may ask, “Why do I have to confess if I was not responsible for what happened to me?”
The issue then becomes whether you have forgiven the person that caused me this harm. If there is no forgiveness, then you become a victim twice: a victim of circumstance, and a victim of bondage. This can be in some ways more dangerous than cancer. This will always be eating away at you. With cancer, at least you know what is going on in your body. Being a victim of circumstance and having an unforgiving heart bring torment. This torment becomes a part of you in such a way that it eats through your mind, destroys your inner peace, and puts your soul in jeopardy because it becomes a heart matter of sin.
Connect with the Author
Email Address: aclara2002@yahoo.com
Website www.outskirtspress.com/christianswithpervasiveissues
Twitter link http://twitter/annieclara2002
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christians-with-Pervasive-Issues/333501483361141
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Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Christians-with-Pervasive-Issues-ebook/dp/B005IAAPMK/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
Outskirts Press: http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=9781432775766
Tour Schedule: Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tour http://wnlbooktours.com/
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A Social Affair by Pat Tucker Blog Tour
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About A Social Affair:
Online dating is quickly becoming the norm...
In A social Affair (Atria Books/Strebor Books; Feb. 2013) readers get a glimpse into the ugly side of online dating, when two people meet on Facebook and create false personas. Their charade turns into a torrid love affair, but they neglect to tell each other they’re married in real life. Online dating statistics indicate more than 40 million people date online, despite the possible pitfalls involved, online dating continues to grow in popularity. Social Media sites like Facebook, and online dating sites such as, Match.com, and others, have become the new singles bars.
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About Pat Tucker:
Many of Pat’s stories are ripped from the headlines. Her work has been featured on The Nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning show, Essence.com, Ebony magazine, YahooShine, and a slew of radio and TV stations. By day, Pat Tucker Wilson works as a radio news director in Houston, TX. By night, she is a talented writer with a knack for telling page-turning stories. A former television news reporter, she draws on her background to craft stories readers will love. With more than fifteen years of media experience, the award-winning broadcast journalist has worked as a reporter for ABC, NBC and Fox affiliate TV stations and radio stations in California and Texas. Visit www.authorpattucker.com
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Inspired to Move Forward Virtual Book Tour
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Tell us about Inspired to Move Forward.
Inspired to Move Forward is a book about God's faithfulness. In these very difficult times that we find ourselves living in, we often need to be reminded that no matter what we're currently going through, God is still able.
How did you come up with ideas for this book?
This is my 4th book, and the idea came from the design of my 3rd book, "Jazz, Java & Jesus: Christian Devotions to Soothe Your Soul". I had been writing a blog for a faith based online magazine for about a year. So, I used my submissions, and added some extras to the book.
Did you have to do quite a bit of research for this book?
Yes and No. The information in the book had been written over a year's time. And some of the other items that I added, like "Where to Find It In the Bible" was gathered throughout the years. So, while there was a bit of research, it was conducted throughout the years (and then later used for my book).
What do you hope readers will learn/discover from reading Inspired to Move Forward?
It's my hope that readers will be inspired and encouraged by "Inspired to Move Forward" and my other books. The goal has always been to breathe life into weary people who are in need of help on their journey through life.
Okay, a not-so-fun question. How important are reviews to you as a writer?
Reviews are important. In my case, they're usually testimonies -- which are extremely important. I'd rather someone tell me how my books have personally helped them in their own lives, rather than someone just review my book and tell me if they were entertained by it or not.
Aleysha R. Proctor is a Christian Inspirational author and lifestyle blogger. She published her first book, “With Style & Amazing Grace” in 2006. Later came “He’s the Keeper of My Soul” in 2008 and “Jazz, Java & Jesus” in 2009.
Aleysha’s work has inspired others to get through some of their most difficult and personal matters. One of her readers shared that as she was on her way to the emergency room that she grabbed her copy of “Jazz, Java & Jesus” to help keep her spirits high.
Aleysha resides in the Washington, DC metro area and can be found on most social media platforms @AleyshaProctor.
About the Book
Inspired to Move Forward is a book of God's faithfulness. There are modern day and biblical accounts of when people were faced with some of their toughest battles, and came out victorious.
There's also a section of where to find certain Scriptures in the Bible so that the reader can start kingdom-living. It's said that the kingdom of God is voice-activated. You're going to have to say with your own mouth what God says about you.
For every problem in life, there's a promise from God.
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Visit the author online at:
http://AleyshaProctor.com
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BLOG TOUR: Love at Any Cost By Julie Lessman
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Christian Historical Romance
The Gilded Age is brought to life in the new Heart of San Francisco Series. Fans of bestselling author, Julie Lessman, will join her on a journey to the West Coast for romance, passion, and surprising revelations found in Love at Any Cost.
Jilted by a fortune hunter, cowgirl Cassidy McClare is a spunky Texas oil heiress without a fortune who would just as soon hogtie a man as look at him. Hoping a summer visit with her wealthy cousins in San Francisco will help her forget her heartache, Cassidy travels west. But no sooner is she settled in beautiful California than Jamie McKenna, a handsome pauper looking to marry well, captures her heart. When Jamie discovers the woman he loves is poorer than he is, Cassidy finds herself cheated by love a second time. Will Jamie discover that money can't buy love after all? And can Cassidy ever learn to fully trust her heart to a man?
Julie Lessman is an award-winning author whose tagline of "Passion with a Purpose" underscores her intense passion for both God and romance. Winner of the 2009 ACFW Debut Author of the Year and Holt Medallion Awards of Merit for Best First Book and Long Inspirational, Julie is also the recipient of 14 Romance Writers of America awards. Chosen as the #1 Romance Fiction Author of the Year in the Family Fiction magazine 2011 Readers' Choice Awards, Julie was also awarded #1 Series of the Year in that same poll. She resides in Missouri with her family and is the author of The Daughters of Boston series and the Winds of Change series whose first book, A Hope Undaunted, ranked #5 on Booklist's Top 10 Inspirational Fiction for 2010.
SORMAG’s REVIEW
Cassidy McLaren is visiting San Francisco for the summer to get over a broken engagement and heart. She’s done with men. She literally bumps into the man who will steal her heart. Jamie McKenna wants the best for his mother and sisters and thinks marrying a rich woman will get them all they need. Unfortunately the woman he falls for is broker than he is. Can these two love birds move past their fears and trust in the love they have?
As a fan of Julie’s books I was sad to see her The Daughters of Boston series and the Winds of Change series come to an end but happy to know she was starting a new one, The Heart of San Francisco.
I enjoy Julie’s writing because she draws you right into the pages. I felt like I was in San Francisco, I could hear the trolley and see all the descriptions she wrote. Cassidy was a cowgirl at heart but she knew how to be a lady. Jamie has relied on himself so long, he hasn’t learned how to lean on the Lord.
Julie throws in a few secrets, lots of romance and shows you the true meaning of God’s love.
- LaShaunda C. Hoffman
This book was provided for review by Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group
“Available April 15, 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”
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BLOG TOUR: Claiming Jeremiah by Missy B. Salick
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eBook release April 7th,
Hardcopy release May 4th
On
the same night that twenty four-year-old Jordyn Sims has a miscarriage, her
sister-in-law Tori Sims conceives a child. Nine months later, Tori, a long term
heroin addict, abandons her two-hour-old drug addicted newborn Jeremiah, in a
hospital stairwell. Jordyn receives the news and pursues foster adoption.
However, Oscar, Tori's possessive drug-addicted boyfriend, is not about to give
Jeremiah up so easily. While in confrontation with Tori and Oscar, Jordyn seeks
help from the Administration of Children Services (ACS), only to discover she
is faced with a maze of departments, regulations, legalities and overworked
social workers. Jordyn, however, remains strong and continues to push through
the uphill battle, even after she discovers she's pregnant.
With
all odds against her adoption of Jeremiah, and her pregnancy at high risk from
increasing stress, will Jordyn win this tough battle, or will her world crumble
before her?
Missy
B. Salick is a new author who has written her first novel, Claiming Jeremiah.
Her fictional memoir on foster adoption is drawing a hefty buzz, and the online
release date isn't until April 7, 2013 (May 4 in paperback). The novel is small
in size, but contains a powerful message. "Children in foster care need a
place to call home." Salick, a
foster care advocate, wrote this book based on her personal journey of foster
adopting her four-year-old son.
Before
self-publishing, Claiming Jeremiah, Salick spent several years as a freelance
business writer for Fortune 500 companies such as: Shearman & Sterling,
KPMG, Deloitte and many more. She also had a stint with song ghost writing. Salick's experience in the entertainment
industry stems from working with entertainment companies and media including
Violator, MBK, Village Voice and more. As the founder of J.J. Autumn
Publishing, her publishing company is geared towards highlighting urban fiction
dedicated to special causes and community awareness projects.
Questions
and Answers with Missy:
What
inspired you to write Claiming Jeremiah?
A: I was inspired to
write Claiming Jeremiah after I
experienced the foster adoption process with my son. My son was a family member
who entered foster care and I wanted to prevent that from happening as quickly
as possible. Unfortunately, due to legal and state laws it was harder than I
thought. I did research, reading several books and articles on what I could do
to stay positive and to learn more about the process. While I found several
books about the technical information I needed, I couldn’t find any that
illustrated a positive story and outcome.
I
wanted more than just information. I wanted to experience the roller coaster
ride of someone else’s journey to give me hope. And the stories that were
hopeful seemed too good to be true. I wanted the bad along with the good. I
wanted the truth. While foster care
isn’t always a beautiful and positive subject to speak about, I believe it is a
subject that needs more public attention drawn to it in the media and from
those who have experienced it from both sides, both the children and the
parents. I kept a journal of my own personal trials and tribulations and that
lead to the birth of Claiming Jeremiah.
What
was the toughest part about writing Claiming Jeremiah?
A: The toughest part
about writing Claiming Jeremiah was
the character development. It was very important to me to capture each
character the right way. The reader needs to be able to experience not only
what it is like being each character, but also to get the information they
needed to foster a child in care. For instance, from the first chapter you
easily understand Jordyn and what she is about. However, with Tori, she is a
much more complex character. From the first pages, you see her confused,
scattered, and being a heavy drug user who has left her two-hour-old newborn in
a hospital stairwell. The normal reaction would be to dislike her character.
Tori is misunderstood, however, and I wanted to reveal what it would be like to
walk in Tori’s shoes. What causes her to do this to her body, to herself, and to
her children? What’s the driving force behind her actions? These are all
questions I wanted to explore and give some shape and impression of to my
readers. More importantly, I wanted to show her other side and not make her out
just to be the villain.
Why did
you start writing?
A: Writing has always and will always be a part of my life. Writing is my comfort zone. Nothing brings me more peace and assurance in my life than writing. There is no judgment when my pen hits the paper. To me it’s my time to be free. I can say what I want, wear what I want, be whom I want. Writing keeps me sane. When I write I have the opportunity to let go and express myself.
You are
still very young—at what age did you begin this process, and what has it been
like being a young foster (adoptive) mother?
A: I began this process
when I was twenty-four years old. I must say it has been a rewarding
experience. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be doing
this, yet alone at this age. It’s funny, because when my husband and I go to
trainings or into the agencies we are always the youngest ones there. We
usually get bombarded with questions and then praised for our actions.
As a
foster parent, since you have witnessed some of the challenges involved in all
the red tape, what are some solutions that you can offer?
A: Each situation is
different. You have to find what solutions work best for you. For me, I was
dealing with two states and therefore had to deal with four different agencies:
the ICPC of each state and each state’s local agency. It was a nightmare. My
solution was to make sure nothing fell through the cracks. Each day I was
constantly e-mailing or calling someone for a status update. My advice would be
to find out what the hold up is or what you can do to make the process move
faster and more smoothly. The caseworkers have so many cases and things going
on, it’s easy for them to get sidetracked. I’ve learned they care as much as you care. If you show extra incentive,
they will too.
A: You have to start
somewhere. You cannot finish that book if you don’t write. Write as much as you
can. The best part about writing is you can do it anywhere. Always remain true
to yourself and your characters. Most importantly—keep writing and find a great
editor you connect with.
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FEATURED AUTHOR: Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress
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Dr. Congress is a Best-Selling, Award-Winning Wordsmith, Literary Advisor and Publisher whose individual and collaborative works include: "The Bankrupt Spirit," "Blended Families," "The McMillon Family Cookbook," and "Manna for Mamma."
She co-formed Queen V Publishing in 2007 and Voice of Inspiration Publishing in 2012 as a venue to showcase C.H.O.C. Lit™ Flavored Books (Christians Having Ordinary Challenges), served as a literary contributor/ministry partner at FaithMate and is a co-founding member of the first-ever, national Christian book signing ensemble, the Anointed Authors on Tour.
Dr. Congress holds a BA in Human Relations, Masters in Theology, Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian Counseling and is a Certified Christian Life Coach.
The city of Tobe, a snowball’s throw away from Buffalo NY, is known for its frosty climate…and its drama. Despite the chilling temperatures, love is in bloom for some of its residents while lowering the boom on others. Either way, getting the most out of love and life is largely based on healthy decisions because there are times when, simply put, love isn’t always enough.
Young, enterprising Trené Sloan is successful in business but not so much when it comes to relationships. Recklessly in love with Chaz Thomas, the philandering father of her children, Trené continues to dole out love and forgiveness in the face of his unrelenting quest for short-lived affairs with every woman that crosses his path.
But will she find the courage to make the hard decision to leave the toxic relationship and reclaim her misplaced faith before tragedy occurs?
No Condemnation is next level inspirational fiction; heartwarming, emotionally-engaging while keeping things earthy and real.
Click To Read Dr. Congress interview in the MAR/APR issue of SORMAG Digital
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