Xulon author Doug Giles interviewed LIVE on FOX News!
Congratulations to Xulon author Doug Giles who hits the airwaves – again! Doug was invited to appear on live interviews on FOX News twice in the same week. After a string of successful radio interviews, Giles sat down with Fox & Friends to discuss the rise of a feminist agenda in religion and churches across the country. With the interest generated by this exposure, Doug is now being invited to speak on television and radio regularly. Doug has published 3 books with Xulon Press including his latest book, The Bulldog Attitude, which is endorsed by Col. Oliver North and by R.C. Sproul. Just a few years ago Doug was a little known pastor in South Florida. Now with the help of Xulon Press he’s become a nationwide voice and recently signed a contract with a large publishing company.
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Southern Writers Cook up Interest in Best Baking Recipes
This summer, the whole of Missoula, Montana, will have a hard time controlling their salivary glands. In what promises to be an appetizing affair for palates of all kind, authors Rachel Carlyle-Gauthier and Billie McCrea will appear for an official book signing at Missoula's Barnes & Noble. Included on the menu are free samples of their incredible recipes and a one-on-one meet and greet session. If you are living with gluten intolerance or celiac disease, or just trying to eat healthier, the authors of Gluten Free Mama's Best Baking Recipes can help you enjoy eating again.
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Author's Sit-Down Radio Interview Yields Exciting Opportunities
Youth ministry was the topic du jour when Xulon author Tim Ferguson made an appearance on the "Robin and the Giant" talk radio show, which runs out of Ocala, Florida. The author was there to promote his book, Not the Same Old, Done-It-Before Youth Meetings, a guide for youth workers in preparing for their youth meetings. Larry Winkler, the show's host, made this interview available to the general public via iTunes (http://phobos.apple.com/Webobjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=126270564). Says Ferguson, "Larry's opening remarks were, 'When I read this book, I realized this is really, really well done. You can tell by his exuberance, his enthusiasm, that he has been a real blessing to the youth he has worked with for over 30 years.' Later Larry asked me what youth got out of a youth group meeting. I replied that, besides providing a safe place for them to congregate, we want to challenge them to move forward in their faith and to learn how to apply that faith." Additionally, Ferguson has plans for a book signing at the New Horizons Christian Store in Coram, New York, this September. A review of his book will appear in The Presbyterian Outlook sometime in the fall of this year, along with an article he wrote titled "Youth, Trust, and Prayer."
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Women's Empowerment Conference Features Xulon Author
Author Wilvena McDowell has had a marathon of book signings and local appearances ever since her book, Attributes of the Self, first hit stands. At her first event in the Barnes & Noble of Greensboro, North Carolina, Wilvena sold 30 books. She had her second largest book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Durham. In addition to being featured in the March issue of Triad Business Journal's "Women on the Move" article, she was the featured author at the annual Women's Empowerment Conference in Raleigh, which hosted 15,000 attendees. At the conference, she had the honor of presenting her book to world-renowned singer Natalie Cole. She also has appeared on the Warren Valentine Show on Al Sharpton Syndication One Radio, a nationally syndicated talk show broadcast across the nation. Plans for the future include book signings in Milpitas, California, and Houston this summer.
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Local Publicity Opportunities Crop Up to Proactive Author Duo
Rev. Frederick A. Kohler and Gregory A. Banks had merely to plant a seed to see their book take root. In their hometown of Altoona, Pennsylvania, they have experienced success with book sales. Their book will soon be featured on Atlantic Broadband channel 9, an information channel that informs everyone in the area what is going on in their communities. The deal, which provides that the spot will air on cable 100-200 times daily for seven days every month, will prove lucrative in conjunction with the recent newspaper article/book review featured in The Altoona Mirror. The authors have just sent in a request for submission to Family Christian Stores, so be on the lookout for their book, Planting the Seed, to hit the shelves sometime soon. Book events with Family Christian Stores, as well as Barnes & Noble, are also in the works.
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Author Lands Radio Appearances to Cement Popularity
Drawing closer to the great I Am amid the turmoil of today's society is one reigning precept in Diana Crews' City on a Hill Prayer Journal. The book, which has flourished after a string of local book signings, has recently gained statewide exposure as well. Crews has been burning up the airwaves with two major radio appearances in Montgomery and Dothan, Alabama. She sat down with Bob Crittenden on his show "The Meetinghouse," and has an interview with His Radio 94.3 FM already in the works.
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Author's Book Sales Skyrocket Amid Local Exposure
Just as radio evangelist Charles Stanley described how a person on a camping trip with a camera sees things differently from a person without a camera, a person with Diana Crews' City on a Hill Prayer Journal will see their life in such a different manner that they can't help but focus on God. As the author toured her home state of Alabama doing publicity work, she found this to be the case in her readers' responses. So far, Crews has held a book signing at Dove's Christian Supply Store in Dothan where, to her delight, all remaining copies of her book sold like hotcakes. Dove's other store in Enterprise was also sold out. The author, who has interviewed with Ann Varnum of WTVY Dothan and plans a future book signing at The Lighthouse in Auburn-Opelika, attributes all her success to one source: "I thank God for the work He is doing as this is truly His book."
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Chick-fil-A Taps Wilson as Part of 'Family Night'
Marti Wilson, the author of Constance Complainer, was invited to have a book signing at a local Chick-fil-A as part of their "family night." The signing was a huge success, and Wilson has been invited to return anytime to hold other signings. She has a second book signing scheduled at Chick-fil-A for later this month. She was also interviewed in her local community newspaper prior to her first book signing in March 2007. Additionally, her college will be spotlighting the book in its forthcoming alumni magazine. The issue will have an article on college community members who have been published and, upon learning of Wilson's publication of a children's book, the magazine offered to include information on her book in the article.
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Word Spreads About Book 14 Years in the Making
Rick Gowdy has climbed the ladder of success all the way to the top with his Agape Love, How Important Is It Anyhow? A book 14 years in the making, it stemmed from the fact that the author could not realize why biblical godly love was not being taught thoroughly as a doctrine. He was included in an article of the Canon City Daily Record and made an appearance at Words of Life Christian Book Store in his hometown of Canon City. Despite his powerhouse success, nothing could prepare him for the recent death of his wife of 20 years. "She taught me far more about how to love than all I have ever studied," says Gowdy. "To say she was my example would be an understatement."
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Xulon Title Dubbed 'Book of the Month' for Prestigious Radio Network
Author Ta'Wand just landed an interview on the Randall Report to discuss her book, On the Periphery of Death. Her book has also been selected as "Book of the Month" for the Randall Report Book Club. "In this explosive interview, I gave a raw, candid account of my battle with depression from several years ago and how I survived the depths of darkness," reports the author. The podcast of this interview can be retrieved at www.podomatic.com/podcast/embed/bshani, or by subscribing to the Randall Report via the podcast page on www.itunes.com. The author has plans to introduce a new blog feature on her official website (www.tawand.net) to discuss with readers depression and its applicable survival steps.
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Author Gains Exposure Through Platform of Radio as Well as Book Signings
Wilvena McDowell must be something of a household name in North Carolina. The Xulon author of Attributes of the Self has had her book promoted on 103.9 FM "The Light Radio Station" to more than 120,000 listeners in the Raleigh/Durham area, and on their corresponding online community announcements every Thursday. The Barnes & Noble at Southpointe Mall hosted a recent book signing for McDowell and mailed out their own promotion for the event.
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Seitzinger's Book Generates Positive Reader Response
Xulon author Dorothy Hsu Seitzinger discovered that the time and effort it took to write A Praying Grandparent was all worthwhile when she started receiving notes in the mail as well as positive personal responses to her book. Says Seitzinger, "One woman told me she keeps a copy by her bedside to read before going to bed. The positive feedback from readers has been encouraging." The book, which encourages both new and seasoned grandparents to seek a new intensity in their prayers, delivered on all that it vowed to do: "bring smiles and a few tears."
The tenacious author also enjoyed success at a recent book signing that took place during two Grandparents' Day events at her local Christian school. Reports Seitzinger, "I was able to sell about 80 copies. I also spoke at a seniors' group on the topic of grand-parenting and sold 11 more copies. I am in the process of setting up more speaking engagements. My book has also done well at my church's bookstore."
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City on a Hill Takes Flight with Publicity
Once upon a time, Xulon author Diana Crews wrote a little book called City on a Hill Prayer Journal, designed for families and individuals who want to reclaim and record their godly heritage. That little book has since spread its wings and taken flight with a series of interviews and book signings in Crews' native Alabama. The busy author took time out from her schedule to pop into Dove's Christian Supply and also chat up Ann Varnum of WTVY Dothan. Additionally, the author found herself spotlighted in the Sunday edition of the Dothan Eagle Newspaper. Not bad for a book with humble beginnings-as the brainchild of 25 years of observation in the Department of Human Resources and a solution to the overly rampant "ills of society."
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Author "Excited and Having Fun" with Publicity Leg of Authorship
At gatherings in her local Lumberton, North Carolina, Sarah Goebel, author of Satisfied Woman, scored book sales as well as something more valuable-the opportunity to meet, greet, and minister to her core audience. The book signings-held at a Family Christian Stores outlet and a local Christian bookstore-were very successful. Reports Goebel, "Seventeen books were sold, and I had the opportunity to minister to several persons. I have had three radio interviews to date and currently have four more scheduled." Included among those interviews was a 15-minute chat with Moody Broadcasting Radio, which airs more than 374 stations coast to coast. "I am excited and having fun with the radio interviews and hope they will result in book sales. So get ready, Xulon, to take orders and print those books! What a blessing to have a 24-hour order line available for order taking."
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Stellar Reviews, PR Write-up, and Awards for Xulon Author
Whatever Xulon author Robert Hammond has been doing to promote his book, it's working. The tenacious author of Grace Period: The Awakening of Abel Adams used his pen to detail a story of one man's deliverance from a labyrinth of crime, cults, and incarceration, and to witness the triumph of truth over falsehood and rejoice in the discovery of love through the power of faith. One thing Hammond certainly is enjoying right now, aside from the power of faith, is the fruits of his labor. A slew of interviews, book signings, and critical praise were eclipsed only by a recent nod from the Indie Excellence Book Awards 2007, which placed his book as a finalist in both their "religious fiction" and "African-American fiction" categories.
Now that Hammond's demand as a writer is red-hot, several stations have been eager to book him on their show. "The Big Finale" program, hosted by Bruce Collins, sat down recently with Hammond for a chat about Abel Adams, and Collins has promised a review of his novel to AmericanChronicle.com, WorldSentinel.com, and raidersnewsnetwork.com. The interview is located at www.radiohaven.net.
Additionally, Hammond's book landed him a stellar press release and critical acclaim from Debra Gaynor of ReaderViews. The website's Tyler R. Tichelaar also sat down for an interview with Hammond to discuss Abel Adams, the Bible's influence in Western literature, reader responses, and upcoming projects. Throughout the course of the chat, Hammond revealed his plans for a Grace Period screenplay and another screenplay he is working on titled Black's Law. The full interview can be accessed at http://www.readerviews.com/InterviewHammond.html.
A currently featured book on ReaderViews.com, the book has received excellent reviews and article coverage as well as the release of a multimedia PreView (see www.readerviews.com for more information).
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Author Team Opts to Give Back to Hollywood
It has been more than a year since Eric Bumpus and Tim Moranville's book, Cease Fire, the War Is Over! hit bookstands, but book sales are still strong. Bumpus and Moranville have offered to donate 50 percent of their royalties back to the Hollywood Prayer Network, a non-denominational Christian prayer ministry intended to change the spiritual climate of Hollywood from the inside out by praying for the people, the projects, and the powerful influence of the entertainment industry.
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Writer Stages Meet and Greet in Hometown Courtesy of Tribune-Star
Terre Haute, Indiana, was all abuzz in mid-April when Xulon author Bill Campbell staged a book signing at the local Open Door Bookstore. The award-winning local newspaper, Tribune-Star, provided advertisement for the budding author's hometown visit, which prompted an admirable turnout from those eager to meet Campbell. His book, The Magnificent Church, "is designed for ministers, church leaders, and members of the congregation. It is ideally suited for use as a leadership and congregational study guide," says the author.
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Decker's Fame Soars to Bedazzling Heights
Kids everywhere are raving about The Bedazzling Bowl, a middle grade book which has received high marks across the board. The Barnes & Noble in Howell, New Jersey, also carries the title in their religious children's section. When the author, Wendy Lynn Decker, queried the manager as to the status of her book sales, she was told they are selling! "She moved them right up front behind the counter for quick purchase, and she also said they will be ordering more for [another] signing and reading," says Decker. "My picture and book cover are right in the entrance of the store!" This success she owes in part to her recent book signings at the Christian Coffee House and Bookstore in Brick, New Jersey. The two-time event made a huge impact and sold books-so much so that the manager asked her back to do a signing and reading for The Holy Family School."
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Xulon Author's Press Overload Makes Her a Satisfied Woman
Sarah Goebel has had a prayerful press tour thus far. Two book signings in March culminated in an estimated 18 books sold and an added bonus: "I had the opportunity to pray with some people-a wonderful time!" The signings, held at The Christian Bookstore in Lumberton, North Carolina, and the Family Christian Stores outlet in Fayetteville, North Carolina, were to promote Goebel's new book, Satisfied Woman, which is about how to cultivate a wonderful spiritual state as you learn to identify and alleviate lies embedded in your belief system that produce destructive behaviors. She also had a five-minute live radio interview with Fairmont, North Carolina's WGQR gospel station; an extensive 30-minute taped radio interview with WTLN radio, which was aired on "The Drive Home With Pat Williams"; a 30-minute live interview with WKTO radio's "Daily Moments With Carol"; and a 15-minute interview with Donny Hinkle and Melissa Flores on the "Listener Cafe" program of Grantsville, Maryland's He's Alive Radio Station. Says Goebel, "I am hopeful that more interviews will be scheduled, giving me the opportunity to 'declare His answer' for our life's journey."
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Author Gets First Lady's Seal of Approval
Ruth Hollon has had a lot on her plate this year. The My Only Way Out author's journey began when her hometown newspaper devoted spots to her and her book in two different papers, followed by an interview on local radio station WFCJ in Dayton, Ohio. When she sent a copy of her book to Laura Bush, the first lady sent her a signed card thanking her for the book and giving her kind words of support. Since then, Hollon has done several book signings in Family Christian Stores and has promoted her book at craft shows. "I talk to people about my book and hand out business cards and postcards," says Hollon. "Thousands of people attend every year. I get good feedback after people read my true story. My goal is to get as many people possible to read my story so they can believe there is a God that will help them also."
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Book Signing Boosts Sales for Arizona Author
During Christmas, author Robin Mercer cozied up in the warm atmosphere of New Life Christian Bookstore in Show Low, Arizona, to greet fans and sign copies of The Warm Wonderful World of Hospitality. Throughout the weekend, Mercer sold 13 books, most of them purchased as last-minute holiday gifts. She also rubbed shoulders with Barbara Bruce, a local personality who hosts her own radio show and has booked Mercer for an interview. She has other engagements planned as well. "More than anything" says Mercer, "being accountable for the contents of my book has re-inspired me to take my own advice and God's calling to 'slow down, invite people into my home, and bless one another!'"
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Author's Radio Appearance Sparks Chain of Events
Duane Watkins recently sat down as a featured guest for a one-on-one interview on AM radio's "Feedback" with Don Neagle. The talk program, which features local people of interest, quizzed Watkins about his personal history leading up to the writing of his devotional book, Lessons from the Road, as well as the book's contents. The one-hour interview was a great hit with Neagle's regular listeners, and several callers phoned the station to talk to Watkins. Reports the author, "This appearance started the progression of events leading up to what is hoped to be the first of several book signings." His first book signing took place at Nancy's Hair Salon in Russellville, Kentucky, Watson's hometown. He is confident that more appearances will soon follow.
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Critical Success Transforms Author from Clay to Vessel
After five successful book signings at Family Christian Stores in the Cincinnati area, author Maria Rice has been deluged with promotional opportunities. She was a guest on Women of Destiny Television Broadcast and invited to speak at five different conferences; her book was the featured title for Koinonia Productions' book club, and she will be the guest speaker and workshop presenter for the Sisters in Partnership for Christ Conference in CincinnatiÑall of which mirror the message of growth and spiritual maturity in Transforming Clay into Vessels of Honor.
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Local Press Junkets Pay Off for Author
By God's favor and a serious amount of phone calls to local bookstores, author Doris R. McCray was able to land two book signing events for The Journal of a Southern Girl: The Early Years. The appearances, which took place at B. Dalton Books at the Chesapeake Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia, and at a local church event, were well-received, as was McCray's book. She is still waiting to hear back from a few other bookstores as well and hopes to gain exposure in a variety of other media outlets.
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‘Fascinating Story’ Takes Hold of Myrtle Beach
Author Asbury H. Williams just bought himself a first-class seat on the publicity train, and it’s proving to be a solid trip to the top. The author has been hard at work drumming up support for his recent release, My Visit with Jesus of Nazareth. The Myrtle Beach Herald, a local newspaper in his native South Carolina, devoted a positive quarter-page review to his book. In addition, he was interviewed on Talk Radio with former WNBC news anchor and White House reporter Steve Porter. Williams also found time to send a copy of his book to the dean of George W. Truett Seminary in Waco, Texas, the alma mater of one of his book’s characters. The dean had only good things to say about the book: “It is a fascinating story and well-written.”
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Secret to Success in Hopper’s Hands
Looks like Win, Build and Send author Bobby D. Hopper discovered the secret to success. Not only has the author devised a practical tool to move people beyond a simple knowledge of Christ, but he has also learned how to channel that knowledge into a treasure trove of opportunities. He has racked up book signings throughout Indiana and Arizona—at Family Christian Stores, Hadley’s Christian Bookstore (at which he set a record number of book sales for the store), Fine Print Bookstore, Barnes & Noble, The Open Door Christian Bookstore, and Amazing Grace. At the assorted fêtes, Hopper reports that he “sold several copies and met lots of great people.” The Banner Graphic, his hometown newspaper, ran a front-page interview with Hopper, who has exercised his public speaking chops at a number of local engagements. Says Hopper, “Praise the Lord for Xulon and their staff for making a vision come true! May we keep winning, building and sending for the kingdom of Christ!”
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Behm Delivers Stellar Talk at Annual Fundraiser
One of the highlights of this year’s annual fundraiser for Ephesians Life Ministries was the appearance of author Susan Kaye Behm, who had the privilege of speaking about her book, The Journey: Beyond the Savage. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the book were donated toward the ministry. Says Behm, “Many of the therapists and counselors present in the group informed me they were using my book in their practices, referring to it with some of their clients and even having a number of them read it to receive the hope and inspiration the book provides. In addition, many stated how powerful and professional the talk was that I’d delivered at the event.”
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Meet-and-Greet Spawns Publicity for Author
Visitors to the Family Christian Store in Newark, Delaware, were treated to a hometown appearance by Darrell V. Freeman, Sr., author of Satan’s Commitment to Those Who Give Advice. The author graciously signed copies of his newest book during the meet-and-greet for three hours.
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Doors Open During Hopper’s Whirlwind Promotional ‘Tour’
To Win-Build-Send author Bobby D. Hopper, his tools of the trade—moving people beyond a simple knowledge of Christ into a valuable and purposeful life—are also proving to be door-openers in a competitive industry. He has been hard at work procuring speaking engagements and appearances—from a radio interview on Terra Haute’s WPFR 1480 AM to promote the upcoming release of his book; to scheduled talks at Wabash Valley Ministerial Association and Rising Sun Methodist Church; to numerous book signings at Hadley Christian Bookstores, Fine Print Book Store, and the Open Door Christian Bookstore. Hopper says of his recent interview, “[It] was for one hour without interruption. What a blessing this was. It is amazing the doors that God is opening. I want to thank Xulon for all their hard work.”
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Featured Local Author Plays Tour Guide to Those Seeking Jesusland
Life has its perks when you’re a featured local author at a Barnes & Noble store. This is certainly true of David Jeffers, who participated at the store’s book fair in Pensacola, Florida. Jeffers signed copies of his new book, Understanding Evangelicals: A Guide to Jesusland, for locals seeking to wing their way into the heart of Jesusland—an evangelical haven Jeffers hopes will “remove the misplaced fear that evangelicals are intolerant and suffering from an ‘us against them’ mentality.” The Navarre resident was also written up in the Pensacola News Journal. The full text of the article can be retrieved at http://www.pensacolanewsjournal.com.
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Author on Fire with a Three-Stop Promo Tour
Author Christine Uwizera is on fire—The Blazing Holy Fire, that is. The book, a Spirit-filled message of Christ’s mighty power to permanently transform lives, has been burning up the shelves. Uwizera has appeared at a signing to promote her book at Voice Ministries in Osceola, Indiana, and has two upcoming appearances scheduled—a Daystar TV live broadcast in the greater metro Denver area and another book signing for Zion Temple Celebration Center in Atlanta.
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Out-of-the-Box Thinker/Author Hosts Interactive Conferences
Proving he’s once again Out of the Box and Loving It, author Todd Shaw continues to teach and preach on the impact of a life of service upon the community and church. His latest speaking engagement, as part of the 2006 Fall TECH Conference, found the author conducting one-day conferences in an interactive format with participants seeking to ask questions, sit down with like-minded people, discuss issues pertinent to ministry, and be encouraged from the fellowship of others serving in medical missions. Held in Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the conference offered representatives from TECH member organizations the chance to present an overview of their ministries.
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Author Deals When Handed a Pleasant Curveball
Ashley B. Maxwell knows a thing or two about curveballs. For one, her book, Life Throws Many Curves, Just Let God Be Your Coach, deals in detail with perfect pitches and strikeouts. For another, her book has taken flight. She was recently interviewed by her local newspaper, Elberton Star and Examiner, in Georgia and is gearing up for a book signing at a local café in Elberton. “I look forward to speaking more about my book,” says Elberton. Visit her website at www.reachingtheworldthroughwords.com.
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Buzz Kicks Up a Notch as Book Releases
That buzz you hear? It’s the sound of excited chatter in the Midwest. Bobby Hopper, a native of Fillmore, Indiana, has generated interest in his book To Win, Build and Send. Says Hopper, “There is a buzz in our community about the book. There was an article about it in the Banner Graphic [a local newspaper in neighboring Greencastle, Indiana], and I was asked to speak with the Greater Terre Haute Churches Association about the concept of the book.”
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Author’s Appearance to Benefit Ephesians Life Ministries
Susan Kaye Behm, author of The Journey: Beyond the Savage, held a book signing recently at the Chevy Chase Library in Clinton, Maryland. The author spoke about her inspiring journey from abuse and shame to healing and hope in a talk sponsored by the Ephesians Life Ministries—the beneficiaries of 50 percent of the book’s proceeds. The Journey chronicles the life of a young boy named Joey and reminds abuse sufferers that they can not only survive but be victorious over their past.
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Unsolicited Award Opens New Doors for First-Time Novelist
The Island of Marna, by Jamey Heit, has been chosen as the Princeton Seminary Mailroom’s book of the month. Past winners include Ann Waldron, a prominent East Coast author and scholar. Says Heit, “The fact that it was unsolicited took me completely by surprise. The committee heard about my book through the local press.” The book, which previously received praise from Richard Osmer, a Princeton Seminary professor, caught the eye of several youth pastors across the country who also contacted Heit about teaching his book in their youth groups. Riding the success of Marna’s award, Heit has two confirmed speaking engagements and is planning on scheduling more soon.
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A Little Bit of Publicity Goes a Long Way for Author
Issy Oliveira’s A Little Bit of Philosophy for Living has steadily gained publicity ever since 2002, when the author participated in a onetime book signing reception. Since then, she has acquired interest through word of mouth and various speaking engagements.
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McJunckins Honored in Parade on Publicity Tour
In the wake of From Princess to Prisoner’s release, author Linda C. McJunckins has been hard at work wrapping up a local whirlwind publicity tour. Ever since July, the author has appeared in newspaper articles, speaking engagements, and book signings in her native Pennsylvania. She had an article featured in the “Book Shorts” section of the Pocono Record, as well as one in the weekly Journal of the Pocono Plateau. In addition, she recently appeared as an honored guest in a parade at the Funfest festival, sponsored by Amilcar Arroyo, editor-in-chief of El Mensajero, and the Latino community of Hazelton. She also did a book signing and interview with local press at El Mensajero and a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Wilkes-Barre.
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Book a Big Hit with 55 and Up Set
Sarasota’s been abuzz lately with Betty Marchon’s book signings. The author had two recent signings for IN Grandmother’s House We Go! at Barnes & Noble and one at Living Word Christian Bookstore. Says Marchon, “They were successful, and [it was] great fun to meet many interesting people.” She also appeared in the 55 Senior Beat column of the Bradenton Herald. The article also included an interview with one of her grandchildren.
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First Stop on Author’s Publicity Train Is Hometown
Mark E. Benjamin’s new book, Passing Through Lightning, has been enjoying success in Benjamin’s native Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and he is scheduled to appear at Borders Bookstore in Lancaster for a multiple book signing and author showcase. The event is Benjamin’s first in the publicity train, and he has nothing but high hopes for what he describes as “a very key and exciting event.” Passing Through Lightning encourages readers to follow God’s chosen path.
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Inspirational Speaker Takes Flight with Publicity
Johnnie Goolsby’s Stone the Builders Rejected exploded onto the scene through a variety of media outlets. The book has been featured in local newspapers in Georgia and reached the airwaves on Channel 13 News in Macon on a few occasions. Goolsby was recently interviewed by Arthelene Rippy on Homekeepers on the Christian Television Network and is scheduled for an interview on the radio Internet program “Artist First.” She has held book signings at Barnes & Noble locations in Macon and Jacksonville, Florida, and has been a keynote speaker at the Barnes & Noble in Duluth, Georgia. She is currently doing a yearlong book signing with the Macon Christian Bookstore as well. Stone the Builders Rejected gives the personal testimony of Goolsby and how God has blessed her with lifelong sexual abstinence until marriage and chronicles her journey from childhood through adulthood.
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National Exposure Helps Book Flourish
These days, living in the light of Christ appears to be just what author Darol Hail is doing. The Texan author continues to obtain signings and newspaper coverage on his well-received debut, Choosing to Love: Living in the Light of Christ. On the heels of a full-page Q&A feature in Wyoming’s Casper Journal, Hail has scheduled a book signing in his hometown of Huntsville, Texas. Says Hail, “I believe this book offers the opportunity to make choices that will actually help people love the way we are supposed to love. As a result we can live in the light of Christ.”
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Author Plans Local Signing to Coincide with Newspaper Write-Up
Jodi Bowman Scully is currently the toast of the town. She was recently featured in a Press and Banner article spotlighting her book, Tried by Fire, the story of 16-year-old Christy Bowman’s struggle with autoimmune hemolytic anemia. She is also scheduled to do a book signing at the local Calhoun Falls town library in South Carolina.
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Xulon Author’s Title Picked Up by New York Agent
The Fading of the Scars author Orrin Michael Carpenter recently signed a contract for agent representation. “Time will tell what the end result will ultimately be, but someone in New York City liked my writing enough to represent me,” says Carpenter. “I was told they incubate talent, and they wanted me to make the novel as perfect as possible before attempting to find a buyer for it.” Heeding those sound words of wisdom, Carpenter proceeded to undergo three critiques and ten copyedits, making somewhere in the realm of 3,000-4,000 changes to the manuscript since Xulon first put it into print. While shopping around for a traditional publisher, Carpenter maintains that “Xulon Press [is] a stepping stone in that attainment.”
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Xulon Author Swept Up In the Midst of It All
Tracy Daniels is out to prove she’s still on top of the world since publishing her first book. The In the Midst of It All author recently sat down with Mike Moore of www.journaltimes.com for a tell-all article. In addition, she has participated in two bookstore signings and one TV interview.
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Novelist Tapped for Prominent Literary Agency
For Michael B. Dodd, his novel about one young woman’s journey toward self-discovery proved to be a deal-maker. Dodd, author of A Letter to My Daughter, recently signed a one-year contract with the New York Literary Agency for his still-in-the-works book, The Devil Is in the Details.
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Local Appearances Garner Support for First-Time Author
For new author Gail Campbell, things have kicked into overdrive with the recent release of her book, Power on High. Campbell, a New York evangelist on TV and radio and guest speaker at local churches and nursing homes, is planning to do a book signing at the N.Y.S. Fair 2006 at one of the Syracuse radio tables.
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Author’s Work Comes Full-Circle by Aiding Abuse Victims
The Journey, Susan Kaye Behm’s story of the healing and hope that follow abuse, has had a journey of its own. Behm held her first book signing by invitation on June 10, 2006.
Behm reports a huge turnout and says more than $150 was raised for charity from part of the royalties being donated to Ephesians Ministries, which for works with victims of child abuse.
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Book Finds Own Publicity Momentum
When author Deborah B. Turner received her first shipment of books, she sent several to well-known ministries. So far she has received requests from two of the ministries requesting a videotape of her sharing her testimony before an audience. One of those was Focus on the Family.
Meanwhile, her book Trees Wear Glasses, Don't They? has been selling so well at a Nashville bookstore that she’s been invited to attend CBA Advance in January as a guest of the bookstore—and do a book-signing while she’s in town.
An executive with the SC Southern Baptist Association wrote to Turner telling how her book inspired an airplane conversation that resulted in the fellow passenger leaving with her book in hand. Writes Turner, “All of this is happening with me doing very little to promote the book myself. I have had one book signing where we sold 30 books in two hours, and many others who had already purchased the book brought theirs in for signing. Also, I have shared my testimony several times and have four other churches on the calendar in the next couple of months.” Kudos to you, Deborah!
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Former Ms. Black International Speaks at Jubilee Groovefest
Cami Deni, Ms. Black International 2000 and the author of A Princess-Cut Diamond, How to Regain Your Place of Spiritual Royalty, joined a lineup of black Christian celebrities at the Jubilee Groovefest in Boca Raton, Florida. Sponsored by the Q Network, this annual celebration is dubbed the “party with a conscience” and included appearances by Gospel recording artist Darwin Hobbs and Gospel comedienne Chocolate. Deni’s book was available for purchase at the event. She also participated in the Fashion Frenzy event in October as a model/host.
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Author Holds Event for Pregnant Hurricane Survivors
Tina M. Ellis, author of Pregnancy = 40 Weeks of Preparation, organized an event called Author for Pregnant Katrina Victims in the fall of 2005. To garner support for the pregnant hurricane survivors, she spoke at the Midwestern Christian Book Fair in Iowa City, Iowa, and also held various book-signing events at which she collected maternity and new baby items for hurricane victims.
Throughout the Bible, God uses the number 40—it rained for 40 days and nights during Noah’s flood, Jesus was tempted for 40 days and fasted for 40 days and nights. The number 40 provides an optimal opportunity to conquer trials and challenges and become more like God, writes Ellis, so why should pregnancy be any different?
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