Authors on TV and Radio

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."

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."

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.

Christians always have a keen interest in end-time novels, but the response from Michael Holihan's The Epiphany Deception: Earth's Prophetic Destiny Against the Guardian Cherub has been overwhelming. The author was asked to participate in a television show called Heart to Heart to discuss the book. This local interview was conducted by the show's host, Larry Crank, and lasted for about 15 minutes. "There were many interesting discussions about [my] vision for this project, key points to the novel, and current events in the Middle East," says Holihan. The show was broadcast various times on Channel 10-Cable One, Texarkana; Channel 11-Friendship Cable, Miller County; and Channel 35-UHF.