MICHAEL W. SMITH RELEASES SECOND CHILDREN’S BOOK
Nov 8, 2018 Artist Updates, Books
LET’S GET READY FOR BED NOV. 6
Smith, Co-Author Mike Nawrocki Featured During
LiveSigning Event Nov. 5
Smith’s Annual Christmas Tour Launches Nov. 28
Nurturing Steps™ Infant, Toddler Series Gift Set
Available Now
Let’s Get Ready for Bed is the second book from Nurturing Steps™, an infant and toddler series founded by multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist and best-selling author Michael W. Smith. The book releases Nov. 6 from Zonderkidz™ and continues the series’ simple mission to enliven a child’s journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.
Written by Smith and Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber, Let’s Get Ready for Bed takes children on a journey through Sleepy Puppy’s bedtime routine. And when Sleepy Puppy turns out to be not-so-sleepy after all, his friends Eddie the bear and Lamby the sheep know just what to do to help him drift off to dreamland.
Featuring characters introduced in the NBC TODAY-lauded first book in the Nurturing Steps series, Nighty Night and Good Night, along with read-aloud rhymes and a cover that sparkles with glitter, Let’s Get Ready for Bed also includes an exclusive link to a lullaby by Smith. The song is meant to further help lull young children to sleep.
Leading up to the release of the new book, Smith and Nawrocki will be featured during a LiveSigning, online book signing event Nov. 5 beginning at 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT. During the event, the authors will personally sign books, answer questions and take phone calls from viewers. Viewers can ask their questions, submit their phone number for a chance to receive a call from the authors and pre-order a limited, signed edition of Let’s Get Ready for Bed now from Premiere Collectibles.
Smith will also be offering the Nurturing Steps books for sale at venues surrounding his popular Christmas tour this year. With multiple sellout crowds expected, the 15-city tour launches Nov. 28 in Dallas before traveling to major markets across the U.S. All the latest tour dates, including ticket information, can be found at http://michaelwsmith.com/tour/.
In addition to the new book, the Nurturing Steps Nighty Night and Good Night Gift Set is available now at retailers everywhere. The set includes the bedtime book Nighty Night and Good Night written by Smith and Nawrocki, a CD of lullabies by Smith appropriately entitled Lullaby, and a plush rattle shaped like Lamby the sheep.
“One of the greatest joys of my life is being a parent and a grandparent,” says Smith, the father of five, who is called “G-Daddy” by his 14 grandkids. “I want to serve the next generation well. That’s why I created Nurturing Steps, to provide stories and songs that will help shape the faith of our newest generation.”
“I have wonderful memories of reading, singing and praying with my children before bed,” says Nawrocki. “It can be a sacred time with our little ones, and I’m thrilled to be able to partner with Michael to create stories that parents and grandparents can use to help pass important values on to their children and grandchildren.”
For all the latest Nurturing Steps news, go to www.nurturingsteps.com. To connect with Michael W. Smith, go to www.michaelwsmith.com, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
About Michael W. Smith:
Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he’s written 32 No. 1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. His most recent USA Today, Yahoo! Music and Billboard-acclaimed studio album A Million Lights and Parade, Good Morning America-featured live worship album Surrounded have together become his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International. He has also written several best-selling books, including Old Enough To Know and Friends Are Friends Forever. He and his wife, Debbie, have five children and live in Nashville.
About Mike Nawrocki:
Mike Nawrocki is co-creator of the popular series VeggieTales. Acting as the voice of Larry the Cucumber and several other VeggieTales characters, he also wrote and directed dozens of episodes including the brand’s two feature films: Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. He further created, wrote and directed most of the popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, including fan favorites “His Cheeseburger” and “The Hairbrush Song.” In addition, he has authored many VeggieTales books and CD projects and is currently focused on developing new children’s properties centered around fun characters, engaging storytelling and wholesome values. Nawrocki resides in Franklin, TN with his wife and two children.
About Zonderkidz:
Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children’s communications, it creates products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 14. Zonderkidz is also publisher of the NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Bible translation, the third grade reading level edition of the NIV. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
CANCER SURVIVOR CHRIS WARK’S AMAZON BEST SELLING DEBUT BOOK, CHRIS BEAT CANCER, HITS NUMBER 3 ON AMAZON TOP SALES CHART
Oct 4, 2018 Books
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CANCER SURVIVOR CHRIS WARK’S AMAZON BEST SELLING DEBUT BOOK, CHRIS BEAT CANCER, HITS NUMBER 3 ON AMAZON TOP SALES CHART World-Renowned Speaker and Global Health Coach’s Comprehensive Plan for Natural Healing Tops Multiple Amazon Best Seller Genre Charts |
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Best selling author, world-renowned speaker and global health coach Chris Wark’s new book, Chris Beat Cancer,
released Tuesday, September 25, 2018. The book has already reached #3
on Amazon’s overall Best Seller sales chart after topping multiple
Amazon genre Best Seller charts in pre-release. (Hay House Publishing
photo) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 4, 2017) – Less than a week after its initial release, Chris Beat Cancer, the debut book from world-renowned speaker and global health coach Chris Wark, landed among the Top 5 titles at Amazon, climbing all the way to the Number 3 spot on the online retail giant’s overall Best Seller sales chart–right between Bob Woodward’s Number 1 New York Times Best Seller, Fear: Trump in the Whitehouse, and Reese Witherspoon’s Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits. Pre-orders for the hardback and kindle ebook versions of Chris Beat Cancer had previously launched the title to the top of multiple Amazon Best Seller genre charts, including the Cancer, Oncology, Alternative Medicine, Naturopathy, Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Green Housecleaning, Prostate Disease, and Colorectal Cancer categories. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement at the response to my book so far,” says Wark. “Hitting Number 3 on Amazon’s top sales chart is something I did not expect!” Shortly before Christmas Day, 2003, when he was just 26 years old, Wark received the devastating news that he had Stage IIIc colon cancer. Following his physician’s advice, He underwent surgery to remove a golf-ball sized tumor, a third of his colon and cancerous lymph nodes. At that point, Wark was strongly advised to undergo chemotherapy in order to survive, but instead he chose to embark on a radically different path to uncover the root causes of his disease and transform his life in order to help his body heal. With over a half-million email newsletter subscribers and over 100,000 followers on YouTube and on Facebook, Wark says he is excited by the incredible response his book has already received. “Medical care is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and many people have lost faith in conventional medicine. They want to take control of their health and they want to know what they can do to help themselves heal and prevent disease. The natural health movement is exploding.” While Wark is quick to point out that he is not a doctor or practitioner, and does not give medical advice, he passionately shares his story of healing cancer with nutrition and natural, non-toxic therapies, as well as the healing stories of many other holistic survivors, on his blog and social media channels. His mission is to provide inspiration and encouragement, and to empower patients, and anyone who is serious about prevention, with knowledge that they can use to change their life and restore their health. Wark describes himself in the beginning of his journey as a typical cancer patient rushed in to surgery with very little information, but his experience in the hospital was an eye-opener. “The first meal they served me in the hospital after removing a third of my large intestine was a sloppy joe, the worst cafeteria food imaginable. Red meat is a Group 2 carcinogen directly linked to colon cancer. It was unbelievable,” Wark recalls. “Before I checked out of the hospital, I asked my surgeon, ‘Are there any foods I need to avoid?’ He said, ‘Nah, just don’t lift anything heavier than a beer.’ These were my first indications that there was a vast disconnect between healthcare and healthy food.” After surgery Wark began to think about his life, his future, and his treatment options. “I did not have peace about chemotherapy,” he says. Through prayer and research, Wark came to the realization that his diet, lifestyle and stress were the most likely culprits that contributed to his cancer. Instead of chemotherapy, Wark radically changed his diet and lifestyle. His survival mission was to identity and eliminate everything from his life that may have contributed to his disease and replace those things with hardcore anticancer nutrition as well as health-promoting habits and therapies. A committed Christian, Wark gives Jesus Christ the credit for his life and health. He also believes that God uses a variety of methods to heal. “I don’t tell patients what treatments to do or not do,” Wark says. “I just help them evaluate their options so they can make an informed decision and not be rushed into potentially life-threatening treatments they don’t understand. I recommend working with a doctor, but on your own terms. The patient should be in charge of their healing journey. “The first oncologist I saw treated me badly, but I found an integrative oncologist and a nutritionist who supported me and they became a part of my healing team. I had blood work done monthly and CT scans every six months to keep a close eye on my progress during the most intensive phase. I now have blood work done about once a year and I also have a colonoscopy about every five years. Everything is perfect and I am cancer free and in the best shape of my life.” “We live in a cause and effect universe, and our choices matter. Our choices today affect our health tomorrow.” Wark insists. “The number one cause of cancer is smoking. The second major cause of cancer is obesity. Over two-thirds of Americans are overweight, and over one-third are obese. The vast majority of cancers are not caused by “bad luck” or bad genes. Our unhealthy American diet and lifestyle choices are the main culprits. The two biggest cancer causers are from what we put in our mouths, cigarettes and unhealthy food. But the good news is you can change! You can choose to live your life in a way that promotes health, not disease. There are so many things you can do to help your body heal. And that’s what I empower people to do.” In his book, Chris Beat Cancer, Wark uncovers a number of factors in our modern world that are contributing to our increasing rates of cancer, including our processed food diet, our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, environmental toxins, and stress. But he reserves a special chapter that deals with forgiveness. “Forgiveness is a huge part of my message,” Wark says. “As a Christian, I am a strong believer in God’s healing power, and forgiveness was a major theme of Jesus’ life and ministry. Long-term bitterness and resentment are toxic emotions which cause profound stress in the body, increasing inflammation and decreasing immune function, both of which make you more susceptible to cancer and other chronic diseases.” Far from offering a quick fix for long-term problems, Wark describes the path he advocates as simple, but not easy. “Health and healing require a massive life change,” he declares. “There are four components to health: mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. All must be addressed. This involves addressing your physical needs with nutrition, healthy sleep habits, and exercise; and addressing your attitude, emotions and thoughts. Most importantly, the spiritual aspects of health need to be addressed as well, including faith, love, and forgiveness. This is not a quick fix. It’s not a magic bullet. This is a comprehensive approach to healing that requires determination, commitment and massive action. But these are things that anyone can do!” In addition to his book, Chris Beat Cancer, Wark hosts a popular website, podcast, and YouTube channel where he offers powerful encouragement to transform your life and regain your health. For more information about Chris Wark and Chris Beat Cancer, visit chrisbeatcancer.com. # # # |
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Author Chris Wark and family are celebrating his 15th “cancerversary.” (Chris Wark photo)
About Chris Wark: Best selling author, world-renowned speaker and global health coach Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage IIIc colon cancer in 2003 at 26 years old. He had surgery, but instead of chemotherapy, he used nutrition and natural therapies to heal himself. Wark has appeared and lectured at major health and wellness conferences, including The Food Revolution Summit, The Integrated Health Conference and and his recent keynote speech at The Truth About Cancer conference. He has appeared on national radio and television shows including The Ricki Lake Show and The Lisa Oz Show. He was also featured in The Truth About Cancer docu-series and in the documentary film The C Word. Chris inspires countless people to take control of their health and reverse disease with a radical transformation of diet and lifestyle. For more information visit: chrisbeatcancer.com. |
PLUMB Releases Second Book: FIGHT FOR HER…Even if You Have to Fight Her
Aug 30, 2018 Artist Updates, Books, New Release, Tour
| Artist Announces Upcoming Tour to Support New Album that Features the Title Track to BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN Film. |
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Nashville,
TN – Prolific multi-genre recording artist PLUMB continues to inspire
and empower with the release of her sophomore book FIGHT FOR HER…Even if You Have To Fight Her.
FIGHT FOR HER is a moving challenge to fight for each other – even if that means fighting with each
other. Our relationships can often be messy, but when we challenge and
support each other with love and grace, lives are transformed.
“Originally
I planned to write a book for mothers and daughters, but as I started
working on the book, it hit me that ALL women are daughters, whether
they ever become a mother or not,” Plumb explains. “We need to be
reminded that we areall sons and daughters of God and we have
been and will continue to be fought for…regardless of our earthly
experience with the parents we have or haven’t had.”
Drawn
from the generational lessons of both being and having a daughter,
PLUMB explores fundamental questions everyone, especially females, face
with depth and levity. Her sense of humor and down-to-earth style draw
us to hold on to Jesus and each other with full hearts, as we strive for
the best for each other. With thoughtful questions at the end of each
chapter, FIGHT FOR HER offers an empowering, encouraging and enriching read, both as a stand-alone book or small group discussion.
She
continues, “I wrote the book from my perspective as a woman to
challenge the way we, as women, communicate with each other; however,
the sentiment resonates with men equally. Often ‘fighting for’ can look
like ‘fighting with’, and ‘standing up for’ can be interpreted as
‘standing up to’. I hope FIGHT FOR HER begins a revolution of
people committed to fighting for, supporting, and challenging each other
to be all we were created to be, by communicating the truth of what God
says about us, to us, in love. Sometimes, that is telling someone who
thinks or feels unworthy how beautiful and valuable they truly are. And
sometimes it means telling them no.”
FIGHT FOR HER comes
on the heels of the BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN album, written simultaneously,
that released in June. The book and album speak to one another as PLUMB
continues her commitment to sharing transparent, personal stories that
remind us that we are all broken, we are not alone, and we are all loved
fiercely by God who can powerfully restore us in ways we could never
imagine.
Following
the themes of the book and album, PLUMB has just launched a playful
Alice in Wonderland inspired video for the album’s title track. It
serves as a reminder that, much like a teacup, we are all beautiful and
valuable, but easily broken. PLUMB shares, “No matter how broken we
are, it doesn’t change who we belong to, our beauty, our value, or how
He loves us. No matter what we have done or what has been done to us,
we are still His. He wants us to give Him that brokenness, the chips and
breaks, the pain and sadness, to advance His kingdom. He invites us to
celebrate how we are all His children. That ultimately is all that
matters. Being His. Being beautiful. Even in our brokenness.”
The “Beautifully Broken” video can be viewed here: http://plumbmusic.net/beautifully-broken-official-music-video/
The title track is also the theme song for the film Beautifully Broken, just released in theaters on August 24.
PLUMB tour dates:
8/25 – Waconia MN
9/2 – West Liberty, OH 9/15 –Shippensburg, PA – Uprise Festival 9/21 – Irvine, CA – Fish Family Night 9/22 – Palmdale, CA – Gracefest 9/23 – Sacramento, CA – Kingdom Come Sacramento We Are One Tour with Plumb and Unspoken with special guest Dan Bremnes – 9/18 – El Paso, TX 9/20 – Las Vegas, NV 9/25 – Crescent City, CA 9/26 – Chico, CA 9/27 – San Jose, CA 9/28 – Fresno, CA 9/29 – Santa Barbara, CA 9/30 – San Bernardino, CA 10/4 – Beatrice, NE 10/5 – Warrensburg, MO 10/6 – Sunnyvale, TX 10/7 – Muskogee, OK 10/11 – Florence, AL 10/12 – Montgomery, AL 10/13 – Dunwoody, GA 10/14 – Kosciusko, MS 10/17 – Searcy AR 10/18 – Greeneville, TN 10/19 – Colonial Beach, VA 10/20 – Norfolk, VA 10/21 – Charlotte, NC http://www.plumbmusic.net |
Michael W. Smith Creates Nurturing Steps™, Releases His First Children’s Album, Book
Apr 9, 2018 Artist Updates, Books
MICHAEL W. SMITH CREATES NURTURING STEPS™,
RELEASES HIS FIRST CHILDREN’S ALBUM, BOOK
Lullaby Album, Nighty Night and Good Night Book Both Crafted In Collaboration With VeggieTales Co-Creator Mike Nawrocki
Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith launches Nurturing Steps™, a new infant and toddler series with a simple mission to provide parents and grandparents with music and books to enliven a young child’s journey with hope and faith through song and storytelling.
The first new album, Lullaby, and book, Nighty Night and Good Night, from Nurturing Steps release May 4 and May 8 through The Fuel Music and Zonderkidz™ respectfully. These projects also mark the first-ever children’s album and book by Michael, each crafted in collaboration with renowned VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. The book is available now to preorder through NurturingSteps.com or favorite online retailers.
“One of the greatest joys of my life is being a parent and a grandparent,” says Michael, the father of five, who is called “G-Daddy” by his 14 grandkids. “I want to serve the next generation well. That’s why I created Nurturing Steps, to provide stories and songs that will help shape the faith of our newest generation.”
In Nighty Night and Good Night, members of the Nighty Night band are further called upon to help their friend, Ben, as he tries to fall asleep. After bedtime prayers and some going-to-sleep rituals are done, a lullaby sung by the band of animals including Bear, Sleepy Puppy and Lamby finally does the trick.
“I have wonderful memories of reading, singing and praying with my children before bed,” says Nawrocki. “It can be a sacred time with our little ones, and I’m thrilled to be able to partner with Michael to create stories that parents and grandparents can use to help pass important values on to their children and grandchildren.”
Known as one of the most influential Christian music artists in the world, Michael recently performed “A Million Lights” and “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)” from his 5-star-aclaimed albums A Million Lights and Surrounded respectively on ABC-TV’s Good Morning America. He has also recently been featured by USA Today, Billboard, TBN, FOX News, CBN, Parade, Yahoo! Music and many more outlets as these albums became his 30th and 31st Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart, more than any other solo artist in history.
Taking the new music and fan favorites from his extensive repertoire on the road internationally, Michael begins his “Israel Tour 2018” next week before continuing his “Sounded By A Million Lights World Tour” that is traversing the eastern half of the US this spring prior to wrapping up May 13 in Joplin, MO. Already seeing packed venues, this full-production tour is being presented by Compassion International and features special guest Nathan Tasker.
Even in the midst of his busy schedule, Michael makes time for his children and grandchildren and treasures the special moments he has to speak into their lives.
“I hope they see these books and this music as a gift to them, to remember that they are loved as they fall asleep every night,” says Michael.
Following the release of Lullaby and Nighty Night and Good Night, additional Nurturing Steps titles releasing this fall will be announced.
For all the latest Michael W. Smith and Nurturing Steps news, go to www.michaelwsmith.com and www.nurturingsteps.com and connect through Michael’s socials:
Michael has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last 30+ years. During his storied career, he’s written 32 No. 1 singles, been honored with three Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards, was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and has sold more than 15 million albums. He’s also given back to the global community. Michael has raised funds to battle AIDS in Africa; started Rocketown, a safe haven for young people in Tennessee to meet and find hope; and has helped more than 70,000 children through Compassion International.
Mike Nawrocki is co-creator of the popular series VeggieTales. Acting as the voice of Larry the Cucumber and several other VeggieTales characters, Mike also wrote and directed dozens of episodes including the brand’s two feature films; Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. He resides in Franklin, TN, with his wife and two children.
About The Fuel Music:
Established in 2008, The Fuel Music & Management, LLC, is a leading artist management and artist solutions company that independently distributes music internationally. Based in Nashville, TN, the Fuel team brings nearly 70 years of combined music industry experience in record label operations, major label distribution and marketing, and artist management for artists ranging from upstart bands to GRAMMY Award nominated, multi-platinum artists. More information on the company can be found at www.thefuelmusic.com.
About Zonderkidz:
Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children’s communications, it creates products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 14. Zonderkidz is also publisher of the NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Bible translation, the third grade reading level edition of the NIV. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
De-Slobification Blogger Dana K. White Debuts First How-To Book
Jan 23, 2017 Books
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Dana K. White, Inspiring Creator Of The Top-Rated Home Management Blog, A Slob Comes Clean, Shares The Down And Dirty Scoop
On Reality-Based Cleaning And Organizing In New Book,
How To Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing With Your House’s
Dirty Little Secrets Available Now
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 23, 2017) –Dana K. White, a busy mom, successful blogger, flourishing author, and self-described ‘slob comes clean,’ shares her inspiring reality-based methods to help others gain control and confidence in their own homes – and minister to them beyond clutter right to their soul, all while keeping it light-hearted with laughs along the way, in her new book, How To Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing With Your House’s Dirty Little Secrets (W Publishing/Thomas Nelson.)
“The dirty little secret about most organizing advice is that it’s written by organized people,” says White. “But that’s not how my brain works. I’m lost on page three.” White first chronicled her successes and failures with her self-described “deslobification process” on her top-rated, hilarious home management blog, A Slob Comes Clean. Thousands of readers now look to her as the go-to expert for managing the home, and in her first book, White offers them reality-based cleaning and organizing insights for every desperate household. How To Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind will minister to the reader beyond their household mess and everyday tasks into their heart to break self-defeating behaviors and create lasting internal change.
What does it take to bring a home out of “disaster status”? In her book, White explores how cleaning your house is not a one-time project, but a series of ongoing premade decisions. Her cleaning and organizing techniques debunk the biggest housekeeping fantasies with reality as well as humor.
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House’s Dirty Little Secrets is for you –
* If you sleep like a baby, unaware your kitchen counters are piled high with dirty dishes, but want to cry when you walk into a disastrous kitchen the next morning
* If you’ve ever wished you could donate dirty clothes because you’re so behind on laundry * If you’re continually overwhelmed in your home and you’ve failed to change your housekeeping ways so many times you just don’t know if you have the energy to try again * If you experience panic at the thought of getting your house clean for guests that are ringing your doorbell soon In a moment of inspired desperation in 2009, White started a blog called A Slob Comes Clean. She journaled using the alias “Nony” (short for aNONYmous) so she could share her deepest, darkest, most embarrassing slob secret. “Nony” a.k.a. White eventually truly came clean- she came forward to share her real name and the time-tested strategies she has developed and proven to work in her “slob lab,” her very own home. Throughout the seven-year journey since her first blog post, White has learned what it takes to bring a home out of disaster status, which habits make the biggest and most lasting impact, and how to keep clutter under control, and she is sharing her advice and proven methods within the chapters of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House’s Dirty Little Secrets.
Chapter titles include:
* My First Step: Giving Up on the Fantasy
* The Worst Thing About the Best Way * Just Tell Me What to Do * Conquering Laundry * Get Dinner on the Table * Putting an End to the Never-Ending Weekly Cleaning Tasks * Don’t Get Organized * How to Declutter Without Making a Bigger Mess * Fighting the Perceived Value Battle * But Will It Last? Get Social With Dana K. White:
Website: www.aslobcomesclean.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/aslobcomesclean Twitter: www.twitter.com/aslobcomesclean Instagram: www.instagram.com/aslobcomesclean Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/aslobcomesclean |
JENNIFER WILDER MORGAN’S COME TO THE GARDEN AVAILABLE NOW
Feb 24, 2016 Books
TEXAS HOMEMAKER-TURNED-AUTHOR, JENNIFER WILDER MORGAN, ACKNOWLEDGES HOW DIVINE ENCOUNTERS IMPACT HEALING AND DRAW PEOPLE CLOSER TO GOD IN
COME TO THE GARDEN
INSPIRATIONAL TITLE DEBUTS ON THE
TODAY SHOW, TUESDAY, FEB. 23
“Jennifer has written an amazing and beautiful book with COME TO THE GARDEN where she introduces us to a lovely angel named ‘Margaret’ who creates a special and safe place for people to come and tell their stories.”
– Kathie Lee Gifford
Los Angeles, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2016) – Texas homemaker-turned-lay minister and author, Jennifer Wilder Morgan, acknowledges how sharing divine encounters can draw people closer to God in her debut release, COME TO THE GARDEN. The inspirational book hits shelves nationwide, today, Feb. 23, 2016 through Howard Books (a division of Simon & Schuster) along with an Audible version narrated by Today Show Host and Emmy Award-winner, Kathie Lee Gifford and produced by Eakin Films & Publishing.
In conjunction with the release, Morgan joined Kathie Lee & Hoda on the Today Show to discuss her book, the Audible release and upcoming one-night cinema event, Come To The Garden – On Stage! (Fathom Events/May 2016).
“Jennifer has written an amazing and beautiful book with COME TO THE GARDEN where she introduces us to a lovely angel named ‘Margaret’ who creates a special and safe place for people to come and tell their stories,” says Gifford. “Margaret is the perfect vehicle to guide us through this Garden. She’s so lovable and I enjoyed voicing her because she’s not a fairy godmother, she is very much God’s creation…an angel that has been with us during our journey and loves us very much.”
Inspired by her ministry at Methodist Hospital in Houston, Morgan believes that sharing how God shows Himself can lead to healing and deeper faith as we share our experiences and in turn, actively listen to each other.
Right before her 50th birthday, Morgan felt called by God to write about how He has been speaking to her throughout her life, mostly through dreams.
“I never planned on writing a book,” says Morgan, whose writing experience is limited to English classes in high school and college. “But when I started thinking about it, I realized that God has been speaking to me, but I always kept my dreams to myself. I didn’t want people to think I was strange.”
As Morgan began to consider what it would look like to put her real-life accounts on paper, she felt as if God told her to use a fictional angel, “Margaret,” to help her share her experiences with readers. Throughout the book in powerful conversations, Margaret helps her recognize how God has been connecting with her from the beginning of her childhood to the present.
In the highly anticipated release, Morgan explains how prayer and listening to others speak about their divine encounters encouraged her to embrace the truth of her own experiences and share her journey with others.
“I began to realize that others were having the same or similar experiences and encounters with the
Divine as I was,” she says. “The stories they shared with me validated and reinforced my own encounters.
I also saw the healing that comes as people share their stories with an accepting listener. It allows them to embrace what they’ve experienced—stories they might have been afraid to talk about. I knew that I, too, had to share my experiences in this book—encounters that I believe draw people closer to the heart of a personal God who wants to be known.”
COME TO THE GARDEN received recognition at the Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards
Contest and has already garnered endorsements from a number of key influencers, including Sharon
Hargrove (author of Safe at Home: A Baseball Wife’s Story), Rev. Dr. Ed Robb III (senior pastor of The
Woodlands United Methodist Church), Constance Bovier (author of More God, From the Crucible and
Restoring Hope), Julie and Katie Black (co-founders of the Contemporary Christian Women’s Academy) and Frank Eakin (publisher of New York Times bestseller 12 Years a Slave), and others.
“Jennifer Wilder Morgan is an exceedingly creative writer. With sanctified imagination, she opens a window into God’s love and provision.” – Rev. Dr. Ed Robb III
“Some years ago, as a spiritual director, I quickly realized that I was sitting in the presence of a woman specially gifted with living in a thin place, where the veil between the here and the not-here trembles with anticipation of new encounters with the Divine.” – Constance Bovier, author of More of God, from the
Crucible and Restoring Hope
“Jennifer’s authenticity and fresh style, combined with Kathie Lee’s superb narration performance, will captivate readers and cause many to explore their own pathway to God’s presence. – Frank Eakin,
Eakin Films & Publishing, leading producer of star-narrated audiobooks and publisher of New
York Times bestseller 12 Years A Slave
In May 2016, Morgan will host a unique stage event as part of the book launch titled “Come To The Garden – On Stage!” The feature-length professional stage show will use groundbreaking three-dimensional projection technology to fuse live-action and animation, creating a unique and immersive experience on the big screen. “Come to the Garden – On Stage!” will release in select U.S. cinemas through Fathom Events and Eakin Films.
For more information about Jennifer Wilder Morgan and COME TO THE GARDEN, please visit:
Website: www.ComeToTheGardenBook.com
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GINNY OWENS LIVES ‘NO BORDERS’ THEME WITH NEW BOOK,
Mar 7, 2015 Artist Updates, Books
GINNY OWENS LIVES ‘NO BORDERS’ THEME WITH NEW BOOK,
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Drawing comparisons to Sarah McLachlan, Colbie Caillat and Sara Bareilles, fresh-faced, singer-songwriter Ginny Owens follows her 2014 ‘I Know A Secret’ album by leading a group on a 10-day trip to the Holy Land, continuing an extensive radio and media tour in promotion of her current single “No Borders,” and preparing for the release of her first book. Co-authored with long-time friend, Andrew Greer, Transcending Mysteries — part of the Refraction Collection from Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins Christian Publishing — is Inspired by conversations with friends who wholeheartedly embrace the Gospel of Jesus but are uncertain how to reconcile it with the God of the Old Testament. The book explores Old Testament passages, pairing them with the authors’ personal stories in an attempt to discover more about the greatest mystery of all time – God. “I personally found that stories I’d heard all my life took on new meaning; and Scripture I’d never explored, challenged and moved my heart,” shares Ginny. “I’m excited for readers to consider our findings and make discoveries of their own.”
The Israel trip now completed, and the book release impending, Owens is concentrating on a set of festival dates this summer in support of ‘I Know A Secret,’ a project hailed by Yahoo Music, CCM Magazine, The Tennessean, New Release Tuesday and more, as the best of her 15-year recording career. With performances at the following festivals, Ginny will be one of this year’s most impactful artists on the Christian Festival circuit. 6/19 – Sheldon, IA – RiseFest Facebook: facebook.com/GinnyOwensMusic Twitter: twitter.com/GinnyOwens Instagram: instagram.com/blindchickphotog Digital Press Kit: shorefire.com/client/ginny-owens |
Making discoveries has long been a hallmark of Owens’ personal and professional paths, highlighted recently by a trip to Israel that she co-led with Greer, for a group of 26. “Since I couldn’t ‘see’ Israel, I spent lots of time touching it–the old walls of the city of Jerusalem, the even older stones of cities excavated by archaeologists, the beautiful mosaics covering the floors and walls of churches built on historical sites, and the rough bed of rock in the Garden Tomb, where Jesus’ body may have been laid. Every moment of my Israel experience was incredibly memorable and moving,” she offers.
Heritage Builders to Publish Dozi the Alligator Childrens Series from Award-Winning Cartoonist Daniel Boris
Feb 14, 2015 Books
This entertaining childrens book series revolves around an irrepressible alligator named Dozi. Early volumes take young readers through the adventures of how a little gator from the wilds of the American south comes to live with a family in a big city. Each volume expands on the fun and very unlikely friendship between Dozi and a boy named Byron.
In Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family, the lovable little alligator observes wondrous colorful lights over a distant Florida amusement park, and his curiosity gets the best of him. He heads off to discover the strange and fascinating new world of humans. While hiding inside the popular theme park, Dozi makes the decision to stow away with an unsuspecting family. During the long, overnight drive back home to the city, Dozi befriends 9-year-old Byron Hoxwinder. When the family arrives at their home, only Byron knows that they have brought Dozi home with them.
Educators around the country are already falling in love with Dozi:
Children will delight in the melodic rhythm of this story as the adorable main character stretches their imagination and touches their hearts. A refreshing, charming tale with enduring appeal for all ages.
– Melissa DiGennaro King, Ph.D. in Education, Charlottesville, VA
This is awesome! I love the rhyming, as it will definitely capture the attention of younger kids and love the language to keep the older kids engaged as well!
-Kristen Kinney-Haines, EdD, Learning Specialist, Washington, DC
I absolutely love Dozi! I read thousands of books and really believe Dozi the Alligator is a winner! Great rhythm, use of figurative language, humor and suspense and wonderful picture support!
– Marla Conn, Reading/Literacy Specialist and Education Consultant, St. Louis, MO
About the Author:
A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Daniel Boris is an accomplished visual artist with more than 20 years of experience in design, illustration, and animation. Daniel is also a syndicated cartoonist, and his comic strip Hoxwinder Hall is seen in newspapers across the United States and Canada. In 2010, Hoxwinder Hall was chosen as a top 5 finalist by a distinguished panel of judges and the voting public in the Washington Posts Americas Next Great Cartoonist contest. His artwork currently appears in numerous books and publications, including the 2013 Eisner and Harvey award-nominated book, Team Cul de Sac: Cartoonists Draw the Line at Parkinson’s (Andrews McMeel Publishing). He currently resides in Leesburg, VA, with his wife, two children, and a mutt named Stetson. For more information about Daniel Boris, visit http://danielboris.wix.com/danielboris and http://danielboris.blogspot.com/.
About the Illustrator:
Nicola Sammarco is an artist and studied animation at the Nemo NT Academy for Digital Arts in Florence, Italy, and is also a comic artist, illustrator and 2D animator. Nicola resides in Taranto, Puglia, Italy, where she works for the Walt Disney Company Italy as a layout artist.
About Heritage Builders Publishing:
Heritage Builders Publishing was launched in 2009 with a mission of publishing Christian books geared to help the family. Heritage Builders current titles include the Serendipity series from best-selling Childrens book author Stephen Cosgrove, The Legend of George Jones from Charlene and Earl Peanutt Montgomery, Grammy winner Rick Halls autobiography, The Man from Muscle Shoals, Grandpa Pitched for the Cubs by Liberty University co-founder Dr. Elmer Towns, and the best-selling Family Nights Tool Chest, first introduced by Focus on the Family in the late 1990s. For more information about Heritage Builders Publishing, visit www.heritagebuilders.com.
