Song of the Brokenhearted by Sheila Walsh and Cindy Martinusen Coloma

Growing up as a child in an abusive home, a father whose estimation crumbles before the very people that trusted and respected him as a preacher, and wanting to get out of that life at all costs, Ava now has all she ever dreamed of and more. 

Her father is in jail paying for his crimes, she is happily married to a man that provides for her every need, a daughter that is marrying a good man, and a son that is doing well in high school. Then her whole world seems to fall apart right before her eyes. Her husband’s business hits a rough patch and now all of their financial security is gone. Her kids are having problems in their lives as well.

Just when Ava thinks she doesn’t know where to go from here, something small and beautiful and completely unexpected is left on her doorstep.  In order to do the right thing, she will have to go home to the place she could not wait to leave and forgive the ones that have wronged her in order to move on with her life.  Through it all, God’s presence and peace never leaves Ava and she is able to find strength in the strangest place.

This is a great book with a beautiful story; a story of forgiveness, trust, safety, and honor.  The writers did an excellent job of writing this book in such a way that keeps you interested in the story line of the characters, laughing when they laugh and crying when they cry.  Having been through some rough patches myself in the past, I found this book to be very encouraging with the constant message being that God will never leave or forsake us!

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Life After Publishing

You've written a book and it's been published. You might have thought you were finished, but this is only the beginning. Now the real question is, where do you go from here?

On October 20^th authors and writers from across the nation will be gathering for a marketing event dedicated to book promotion. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end with an interactive questions/answers opportunity with each of the conference speakers.

In it’s third year, the 2012 Life After Publishing conference has moved to a webinar format meaning you can no participate from the comfort of your own home or anywhere that you have an internet connection!

Book Marketing expert and author of "Amen! A Simple Guide to Self-Marketing Your Christian Book" Leon Mentzer, will share practical advice and time tested strategies to help you make your book marketing efforts a success. Learn how to sell your book, "one book at a time" and keep your chin up as you climb the steep ladder to book marketing success.

Mentzer's practical teaching style and real-life examples of other authors who started out just like you will give you the encouragement you need to "pound the pavement" and make your book a success.

Other speakers include, JP Jones, author of "Market Yourself: A Beginner's Guide to Social Media" and owner of Paige1Media. Jones teaches authors how to use FREE marketing tools to leverage their awareness through social media and the importance of creating online connections and networking.

Nicholas Clayton, owner of Collipsis Web Solutions, will share the importance of having a good Author Web site and what should and should NOT be included, what a good site looks like, and how to achieve that without breaking your bank.

Wherever you are on the road of publishing you don't want to miss this conference! You are guaranteed to walk away with actual actionable steps that you can begin applying to your marketing and promotion immediately.
 
Additionally, every attendee will receive:

• Leon's 7,100 Media Outlets on CD in easy to use spreadsheet format. This list includes confirmed and up-to-date contact information for Bookstores, Churches, Radio and TV stations, Newspapers & Magazines outlets across the United States.
• Notes and powerpoint presentations from every session available for download.
• Special Discounts on professional design and Web site marketing.
• Questions/Answers after the conference to converse with our speakers and ask questions specific to your niche and marketing efforts.
• An Author resource packet filled with contacts and coupons for items that Authors use frequently!

Thanks to local community sponsors Life After Publishing is being offered to the public for a low registration fee of only $39. For more information visit http://www.LifeAfterPublishing.com.