The Fegins Report

November 2, 2013 · 8:02 pm

Thread of Gold Beads Virtual Blog Tour

About The Book

Amelia, daughter of the last independent King of Danhomè, King Gbèhanzin, is the apple of her father’s eye, loved beyond measure by her mother, and overprotected by her siblings. She searches for her place within the palace amidst conspirators and traitors to the Kingdom. Just when Amelia begins to feel at home in her role as a Princess, a well-kept secret shatters the perfect life she knows. Someone else within the palace also knows and does everything to bring the secret to light. A struggle between good and evil ensues causing Amelia to leave all that she knows and loves. She must flee Danhomè with her brother, to south-western Nigeria. In a faraway land, she finds the love of a new family and God. The well-kept secret thought to have been dead and buried, resurrects with the flash of a thread of gold beads. Amelia must fight for her life and what is left of her soul.

Set during the French-Dahomey war of the late 1890s in Benin Republic and early 1900s in Abeokuta and Lagos, South-Western Nigeria, Thread of Gold Beads is a delicate love story, and coming of age tale of a young girl. It clearly depicts the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversities.

About The Author

Nike Campbell-Fatoki was born in Lvov, Ukraine to Nigerian parents. She spent her formative years in Lagos, Nigeria, listening to stories and folktales told by her maternal Grandparents. Her fondest memories were the weekends her mother took her and her siblings to Kings Way, on Lagos Island, returning back with bags of story books.

Though a social science major, she found great pleasure in taking literature classes. She graduated magna cum laude in Economics from Howard University and further went on to receive a Master of Arts degree in International Development from American University, Washington, DC. She worked for several years in International Development field working with International Development consulting firms managing projects and programs overseas.
Presently, she is a Budget and Finance Manager in the municipal government in the Washington DC area. She is an avid reader. She loves traveling, watching movies and listening to music. She is also the Founder of Eclectic Goodies, a party favors and gifts packaging company. She lives in the Washington DC area with her husband and three sons.

Book Trailer http://youtu.be/yc6V8nM7k2k

Book Comments by Linda Fegins

Thread of Gold Beads by Nike Campbell-Fatoki was an enchanting novel and an enjoyable easy read. The events that occurred in Amelia’s, the heroine, life are a testament to God’s grace and that with a belief in God and perseverance we all can overcome adversity in our lives and be victorious. This historical fiction romance was elegantly and seemingly effortlessly told while subtly addressing issues about the role of women, true faith, betrayal, overcoming, colonization, and worshipping one true God and the love of God. I enjoyed experiencing the lives of others from another culture.

Interview Questions for Nike Campbell-Faktoki by Linda Fegins

Describe yourself for our visitors.

I am Nike Campbell-Fatoki, wife, mother of three, author of Thread of Gold Beads. I work full-time as a budget and finance manager for a law enforcement agency in the Washington DC area. I am also the Founder and Creative Director of Eclectic Goodies, a home décor, party favors and gifts company. I was born in Lvov, Ukraine, and raised in Lagos, Nigeria.

How do you find time to connect with God?
My commune with God is all day. I also make carve out time in the evening to read the Bible and meditate.

What inspired you to write this book?
My family loves to tell stories, particularly my grandparents. I would sit for hours listening to them tell stories about where and how they grew up, their families and challenges. My grandmother’s story about her grandmother’s flight from war-torn Dahomey was one of the many stories that stayed with me even after she passed away. I was inspired by her will to survive. It inspired me personally because it proved that anyone of us can overcome challenges, no matter how difficult they are. The events that occurred in the heroine’s (Amelia) life are a mixture of true events and fiction.

Who are your favorite authors and why? Favorite books?
I have a list, but just to name a few– Sefi Atta, Buchi Emecheta, Ngugi wa Thiong’ Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe and Ayi Kwei Armah. They all have their own unique writing styles but what makes them stand out is their ability to get their message across in such effortless ways.
I have a plethora of favorite books, but two top ones are The Beautyful Ones are not Yet Born by Ayi Kwei Armah, The Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka.

Tell us about your journey to publication.
I began my research and writing seven years ago. It took about three years to finish my first draft. Being historical fiction; I needed to do more research and sought out Beninoise who could assist with more research. It was a labor of love on their part. I learned so much along the way. I had two more drafts after that prior to self-publishing.

Tell us about your current book.
Thread of Gold Beads is my current book. It is a historical fiction novel set in the late 1890s to early 1900s. It chronicles the tumultuous life of Amelia, daughter of the last independent king of Dahomey across two countries risking life and love and finding in the midst of it all realizing the love of God, a new family, and the will to live surpasses all. Its major themes are the role of women, slavery, colonization, war and displacement, faith and religion, love and betrayal.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?
The idea came from the stories my Grandmother told me about her Grandmother’s quick departure from the war-torn kingdom of Dahomey (present day Republic of Benin). I was inspired by her will to survive. It inspired me personally because it proved that anyone of us can overcome challenges, no matter how difficult they are. The events that occurred in the heroine’s (Amelia) life are a mixture of true events and fiction.

What valuable lessons do you want readers to learn from your book?
I hope readers will realize that they are stronger than any situation or circumstance. When life deals us blows, we can always get up and continue. The main character in this book had so many trials, but she managed to keep going. She found the strength and the faith.

What’s next for you?
I am currently working on a compilation of contemporary short stories. I also have another historical fiction down the line.

Where can visitors find you online?
My website – www.nikecfatoki.com
www.facebook.com/nikecfatoki
www.facebook.com/ThreadofGoldBeads
On twitter: @nikecfatoki
My blog: www.nikecampbellfatoki.blogspot.com

When did you begin to realize you wanted to write?
I always loved reading from a young age, so it felt natural to transition to writing. It was a way of expressing myself and it also felt comfortable. I began writing when I was nine/ten years old.

Connect with the Author

Email Address: nikecampbellfatoki@gmail.com
Website www.nikecfatoki.comTwitter link www.twitter.com/nikecfatoki Twitter Hashtag: #GoldBeadsTour
Facebook link www.facebook.com/nikecfatoki
Facebook Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/ThreadofGoldBeads

Buy Links

CreateSpace: https://www.createspace.com/3958444
Amazon US http://www.amazon.com/Thread-Gold-Beads-Nike-Campbell-Fatoki/dp/0988193205/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374941148&sr=8-1&keywords=thread+of+gold+beadsAmazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thread-Gold-Beads-Nike-Campbell-Fatoki/dp/0988193205/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353952597&sr=8-1

Link to Tour Schedule http://wnlbooktours.com/nike-campbell-fatoki/

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Tagged as historical christian romance, Lagos, South-Western Nigeria

October 31, 2013 · 3:29 am

Without Faith Virtual Book Tour

About the Book

A diva and a gentleman have shown up for couples counseling, but now Sienna is the one in danger….

She’s a sleuth. She’s a scorned wife. She’s a sista on a mission. Sienna St. James is more than a sharp-witted social worker. She’s a problem solver who keeps getting pulled into life-and-death mysteries that only complicate her already complex life. With a head-strong teenage son and a missing, estranged husband – who could be anywhere on the globe – Sienna has to figure out what gets her focus first: the questions she has about her own love and loss or the dangerous quirks and dark confusion of her current clients… And then there are the current eligible men around her who are jockeying for position, waiting for her to make up her mind about it all.

About the Author
Leslie J. Sherrod, the recipient of the SORMAG Readers Choice Award for Christian Author of the Year (2012), has a Masters in Social Work and has worked as a therapist, just like her current protagonist, Sienna St. James. Her novels, Losing Hope, Secret Place, and Like Sheep Gone Astray have been featured in Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library Writer’s LIVE! Series, as well as local CBS and NBC affiliates, and on AOL’s Black Voices. She has received a starred review from Booklist and is a contributor to the bestselling A Cup of Comfort devotional series. A graduate of the University of Maryland, she also took courses in writing at The Johns Hopkins University. Leslie lives in Baltimore, Maryland with her husband and three children.

Book Review:

Social worker Sienna St. James had the tenacity to find out if a young girl name Hope really existed while desperately trying to come to terms with her husband’s abandonment in the first series. After years of waiting for her estranged husband RiChard to return, she has moved on. She bought a new house, started a new business and is moving forward with her life.

Sienna becomes involved, unwillingly, in a dangerous quagmire, when a secretive wealthy new couple walks into her new business. Her son volunteers to go on a church trip to Arizona with a secret mission to find the father he never knew except through sporadic gifts and letters. Now Sienna must find her son and pray that some predator has not lured him away. Further, she must discover why is she being thrust into the middle of this rich couple’s bizarre lifestyle and why is she being called upon to resolve the mystery of their lives.

I enjoyed each new plot twist. I look forward to seeing more of this character in future works. If you love mystery and adventure you’ll enjoy the second installment of the Leslie J. Sherrod’s St. James series.

Purchase the Book Online at:
Amazon.com
BarnesandNoble.com

Visit the author online at:
http://www.lesliejsherrod.com/

View the blog tour schedule at:
http://tywebbinvirtualevents.com/PZFpn

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Tagged as romanatic suspense novel, sleuth

October 22, 2013 · 1:35 am

Living Separate Lives by Author Paulette Harper

About The Book

Candace Walker, Kaylan Smith, Jordan Tate, and Tiffany Thomas have their share of sorrows, but neither of them realizes how deep the sorrow goes. What happens when they agree to meet for a weekend of relaxation in beautiful Napa County? Which one will leave the same or worse?
For Candace Walker, life has left her battered and bruised. Kaylan Smith has struggled with prejudice from her in-laws. After fifteen years of marriage, bitterness is trying to raise its ugly head for Jordan Tate, whose husband wants to call it quits. And for Tiffany Thomas, dealing with rejection has never been one of her greatest feats.
Although they have been friends for years, they thought they knew each other well. But will a secret destroy their relationship and bring the sisterhood to a complete halt? Will they be able to forgive and allow God to mend that which might be torn?

About The Author

Paulette Harper is an award-winning and best-selling author. She is the owner of Write Now Literary Virtual Book Tours and is passionate about helping authors succeed in publishing and marketing their books. Paulette has been writing and publishing books since 2008. Paulette is the author of That Was Then, This is Now, Completely Whole and The Sanctuary. Her articles have appeared on-line and in print.

Review of the book

Paulette Harper’s christian novella, Living Separate Lives about four girlfriends Tiffany, Candace, Kaylan and Jordan who reconnect years after high school was quite engaging to me. Paulette Harper‘s realistic characters and storytelling were endearing. Each girlfriend is dealing with issues in her life such as rejection, prejudice, unevenly yoked , never reaching your dreams and at least one is still reacting from the hurt of rejection from her childhood that has lead to poor choices in her adult life. The ladies agree to a girlfriend weekend retreat at Kaylan’s home in Napa Valley region of California. However, the weekend does not turn out how the girlfriends planned. When the truth about one of their lives unexpectedly is discovered accidentally ,the impact upon the life of another causes anger, betrayal and further rejection to show its ugly head. Now the girlfriends really need to go before the King to pray, praise and seek the face of the Lord, when one of them is asked to leave the retreat. Can the ladies who profess to be a Christian forgive the perpetrator? How do you reach out to the one that betrayed you when she is in trouble? This novella raises real issues about friendship, forgiveness, your walk of faith in hurting times and wanting to support a friend in the good times and the bad times. It is an excellent minstry tool for the women’s minsitry or for a workshop on forgivenss and forgetting the past.

Trailer:http://youtu.be/Y2YWSYkfxAM

Social Media Links
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/PauletteHarperAuthor
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/pauletteharper
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/paulette-harper-johnson/7/a29/8a7
Pinterest : http://pinterest.com/pauletteharper/
Website: www.pauletteharper.com
Email: pharperjohnson@gmail.com

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Tagged as betrayal, christian novella, Paulete Harper

October 14, 2013 · 11:24 am

Their Darkest Hour by D.C. Wiggins- Domestic Violence the Silent Killer

About “Their Darkest Hour”

Their Darkest Hour is a short fiction novel that looks at the multiple social identities of a woman (as wife, caregiver, supporter, employee as just a few of the roles.) Their Darkest Hour also deals with the hidden shame of domestic violence. Inspired by true events, Their Darkest Hour tells a story of disappointment, pain, temptation, and betrayal. Will this couple learn the importance of truth and wisdom as they experience their darkest hour?

Their Darkest Hour by D. C. Wiggins, is 50% off during October only on http://www.smashwords.com/ with coupon code YV97D. This is in honor of domestic violence awareness month.

DCWiggins

About the Author

Dr. De’Andrea Wiggins is committed to helping you grow spiritually and excel professionally. She is the author of “Their Darkest Hour” and co-author of “Reboot Global Breakout: Small Group Study Guide”. Dr. Wiggins has been an educator since 1996 and has seven years of experience in diversity and inclusion. A dynamic speaker and expert facilitator, Dr. Wiggins has presented at corporations, universities, and churches across the United States and Canada.

Dr. Wiggins is the Interim Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Wayne State University School of Medicine. She is also the vice-president of the Virginia Park Community Investment Associates. Dr. Wiggins serves as the Pastor of Small Groups for Impact Church, under the direction of Pastor Keenann R. Knox. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University in African-American studies. Additionally, Dr. Wiggins holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Theology, and has earned a Doctorate of Religious Education from Destiny Christian University.

Interview Questions with Dr. De’Andrea Wiggins ( D. C. Wiggins author of Their Darkest Hour) by Linda Fegins

What would you like readers to take away from your book?

I want my readers to feel hopeful after reading Their Darkest Hour. I want them to know regardless of the circumstance they find themselves in, there is hope, forgiveness, and new beginnings.

What inspired you to write about the issues of domestic violence?

I was inspired to write this book because domestic violence is often difficult to talk openly about. This short novel provides the backdrop for deeper conversations to take place as individuals and groups explore the complexities of domestic violence and the roles of women at home and in society.

How can we help to address this issue of domestic violence?

It’s challenging because many people hide behind a mask as if all is well, when internally they are screaming to be free. How can you help? Prayer is our first line of defense. Pray that God’s will be done. Pray that all negative soul ties are broken. Pray that any areas of vulnerability are filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Pray that by the Holy Spirit, you are shown how to be of greater assistance while protecting the person’s well being. Also mento young women and men about the proper roles.

Mentor a young lady so that she understands her worth and knows not to accept any type of abuse in relationships. Mentor a young man so that he understands what it means to be a “suitor”, a gentleman, and a covering for a woman. Confront societal norms which accept or condone verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Things will only change if you change. The time to do it is now.

What is your current book project?

My current book project is entitled “Almost Doesn’t Count”. It is also a fiction novel, yet this one looks at the obstacles urban youth face growing up in the inner city and completing their education.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

I come up with ideas for my books based on real life experiences. Fiction allows readers to explore their own feelings through the lives of the characters.

What are three things you wish you’d known before you reached where you are now?The three things I wished I had known before I reached where I am now is that (1) everyone needs mentors (2) create and follow a disciplined savings plan for the future (3) you don’t “go through” for you, but your testimony can bless someone else.

What did you learn while writing this book?

While writing Their Darkest Hour, I learned to just write, then revise later. It’s most important to get the information down first, then make corrections and even deletions later.

If you could have dinner with three authors to talk with about their writing ,living or deceased , who would you invite and why?

If I could have dinner with three authors about their writing, I would want it to be Ted Dekker, Frank Peretti, and Jerry Jenkins. These are all fiction authors who are Christians, yet their work is so compelling and rich with descriptions that encapsulate you in the storyline. I love to read their work. Good writers are also good readers!

Dr. De’Andrea Wiggins can be contacted at:
http://about.me/DrDee

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Tagged as domestic violence, mentor, October Domestic Violence Awareness, pray

· 10:42 am

Their Darkest Hour by D.C Wiggins- Silent Killer Domestic Violence

About “Their Darkest Hour”

Their Darkest Hour by D. C. Wiggins, is 50% off during October only on http://www.smashwords.com/ with coupon code YV97D. This is in honor of domestic violence awareness month.

DCWiggins

About the Author

Interview Questions with Dr. De’Andrea Wiggins ( D. C. Wiggins author of Their Darkest Hour) by Linda Fegins

What would you like readers to take away from your book?

I want my readers to feel hopeful after reading Their Darkest Hour. I want them to know regardless of the circumstance they find themselves in, there is hope, forgiveness, and new beginnings.

What inspired you to write about the issues of domestic violence?

How can we help to address this issue of domestic violence?

What is your current book project?

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

I come up with ideas for my books based on real life experiences. Fiction allows readers to explore their own feelings through the lives of the characters.

What did you learn while writing this book?

While writing Their Darkest Hour, I learned to just write, then revise later. It’s most important to get the information down first, then make corrections and even deletions later.

If you could have dinner with three authors to talk with about their writing ,living or deceased , who would you invite and why?

Dr. De’Andrea Wiggins can be contacted at:
http://about.me/DrDee

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Tagged as domestic violence, mentor, October Domestic Violence Awareness, pray, silent killer

October 6, 2013 · 11:18 pm

Powerful Prayer to Protect & Bless Your Family- Empower Your Family

About The Book

School shootings, workplace massacres, record foreclosures and job layoffs. What in the world is going on? We’re at war with a very old and crafty enemy. In this step by step guide you’ll learn how to have victory in every aspect of your life by using the “keys of the Kingdom” and the “weapons of our warfare” to defeat the enemy and live the abundant life Jesus died on the cross for us to have!

About The Author

After publishing her first nonfiction title, Once I Was Lost, with a traditional publisher in 2006, author Lynda D. Brown decided to create her own independent publishing company and Spoken Word Press was born. In May 2010, Lynda published her first novel, Invisible Enemies, a supernatural thriller with a biblical message. While writing book one, her characters began to take on a life of their own, and Lynda decided to create a series based on the characters in the original book. In August 2011, Seed of Satan: Leah’s Story, book two in the series was published,
In late October of 2010, Lynda created The Author Chat Show, an online podcast for self-published authors to showcase their work. Currently the website has over one hundred and sixty members.

Author giveaway 3 paperbacks, 2 audio books, and 3 e-books. To enter The Bible Trivia go to: https://www.facebook.com/PowerfulPrayer30daychallenge

Review by Linda Fegins

Powerful Prayer to Protect & Bless Your Family book by Author Lynda Brown is power packed with anointed prayer jewels to empower, bless and shield your family from the wiles of the devil. She equips the reader with “The Prayer” that is the premise for her book and shows the reader how to use “the prayer” to strategically pray to protect and bless his or her family. Easy and empowering reading. Lynda Brown’s response to some questions shares how she was led to write this book after she had come under spiritual attack.

Powerful Prayer to Protect & Bless Your Family Book Tour Oct 2013
Interview Questions by Linda Fegins:

Describe yourself for our visitors:
I live in St. Louis MO. I’m divorced and have a 34 year old son, and a beautiful 5 year old grandson. I currently work full time for the local library and I also own Spoken Word Press publishing company and host Author Chat with Lynda D. Brown on blogtalkradio.com on the weekends to help support and promote fellow authors.

How do you find time to connect with God?

Each morning between the hours of 2-3am, I spend time in prayer and ‘command my morning’. I realized how important this was after I purchased a copy of Dr. Cindy Trimm’s Commanding Your Morning book and I also read a passage of scripture before going to bed.

What inspired you to write this book?

I first shared this prayer with a few close friends and co-workers and when they experienced the same blessings and protection that I did, I decided to put it in book.

Who are your favorite authors and why?

I’m a huge fan of Dr. Cindy Trimm, Tananarive Due, Wanda B. Campbell, Shelia E. Lipsey, Victoria Christopher Murray, and Beverly Jenkins. Dr. Cindy Trimm book, Commanding Your Morning taught me how to ‘plant the heavens ‘and tell the universe how I want my day to be. Author Tananarive Due’s books are about the supernatural, and the other authors mention write about life that I can relate to.

Favorite books?

One of my all-time favorite books that I still refer to library patrons and friends looking for a good Christian fiction book is Wanda B. Campbell’s Illusion. It really spoke to me because I have dealt with issues concerning my weight. It made me cry, laugh and shout…great book.

Tell us about your journey to publication.

After living a life involved in the occult, reading tarot cards, creating horoscope charts for clients, chanting, etc., from the age of 16 until 2003, I connected with a Christian friend at work, who finally made me see I was conducting my life in a way that was not pleasing to God. I repented and gave my life back to Him in 2004. I then decided to really get serious and establish a relationship with Jesus, after I read Hosea 4:6 my people are destroyed because of lack of knowledge. I didn’t understand at the time that the scripture was referring to Christians! I believed that many would benefit from my life in the occult, so in 2006, I wrote and published, Once I Was Lost. In the fall of 2006 I began writing the Invisible Enemies Series, a more in-depth fictional account about spiritual warfare. In 2010, when it was finally ready to be published, I decided to start Spoken Word Press and publish the book myself. In 2011, I published book two in the series, Seed of Satan, and I’m currently working on book three. All my books are available in paperback, eBooks and audio.

Tell us about your current book?

Powerful Prayer to Protect & Bless Your Family is just what the title implies. The prayer that I share in this book is a strategic prayer. It covers the prayer that Jesus taught the disciples in Matthew 6, how to plead the blood of Jesus over your loved ones, how to intercede for others, how to set a guard over your mouth since life and death are in the power of the tongue, how to live a life that’s less of you and more of him, and finally, how to pray for God to become a part of everything you’re involved in, and to enlarge your territory.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

Since I write about spiritual warfare, I’ve been under some serious attacks. I began researching prayers that would help me ‘fight back.” Too many Christians don’t know how to fight back when the ‘enemy’ goes on the attack. I sought the Holy Spirit to help me include the information in the book that believers needed to have victory in their lives.

What valuable lessons do you want readers to learn from your book?

When you pray strategically, you learn how to have victory in your life. This book shows you how to use the spiritual keys of the kingdom and the weapons of our warfare to defeat the enemy and live the abundant life that Jesus died for believers to have. I’m a living witness, because I’m living my dreams by writing and publishing my books, and also being a blessing to others.

Connect with the Author
Email Address: spokenwordpress2010@gmail.com
Website www.spokenwordpress.webs.com
Twitter link https://twitter.com/LyndaDBrown
Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/lynda.brown.545?ref=flnm

Buy Links
Amazon paperback: http://tinyurl.com/l99o4hk
Amazon ebook: http://tinyurl.com/meyz6ya
Audio: http://tinyurl.com/kr3rn5v

Author Tour Schedule: http://wnlbooktours.com/lynda-d-brown-2/

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Tagged as protect family, spiritual warfare, turbulent times

September 1, 2013 · 9:24 pm

Fit, Fine & Fabulous Author Laureen Wishom

About the Book

• Do you need to make changes in your career, business or life?
• Would you like to become a better leader, build a solid brand, reach new markets, uplevel your career and “stand out” from the competition?
• Would you like to have blueprints, assessments and step-by-step formulas to achieve a true breakthrough and take it to a whole new level?

Fit, Fine & Fabulous in Career, Business & Life is a fresh approach on the process for attaining a fantastic professional career, rapid business growth, a healthy lifestyle and a richly textured life by your own design.

Learn how the method to Re-Imagine, Re-Invent and Re-Emerge can take you from just being average to becoming great, from functioning in an ordinary way to being perceived as extraordinary and from always performing at “meets expectations” to mastering stellar performance.

Gain knowledge on how those small daily choices can renew your life, help you find your personal inspiration, provide opportunities to rediscover your motivation and support you in realizing your ultimate potential.

You will discover how to:
• Stay motivated, focused and balanced.
• Take daily action that creates a life-altering ripple effect.
• Set intentions and stick with them.
• Celebrate your “who” (uniqueness) and “why” (purpose).
• Make those radical decisions to change every area of your life.

Book Review by Linda Fegins

Wow! I just completed a mind renewing get fit coaching exercise with the dynamic Dr. Laureen Wishom, author of Fit, Fine & Fabulous in Career, Business and Life. Well, I am exaggerating. After reading Fit , Fine & Fabulous I felt that Dr Laureen was my personal coach challenging me , yet giving me an extra boost of motivation and inspiration, to first get the right mindset and attitude, to enable me to develop the right plan that will empower me to “Take It to a Whole New Level” for an extraordinary me.

The book provides a wealth of information and is rich in relevant, strategic and practical exercises, with realistic instructions, that will help you to Re-Imagine, Re-Invent and Re-Emerge the person you desire to be at whatever stage in life you are. What is important is that Dr. Laureen, in detail, walks you through the steps of “How” to revamp your life to become fit, fine and fabulous in your career, business and life. She has created a straightforward, easy to read book that you can refer to over and over again. This is no dry collection of tips book. It is engaging, inspirational and elevating. Dr. Laureen has shared her wisdom and experience and created a gem. Read Dr. Laureen’s Interview Response below.

Now, I must really sit down and do those exercises.

About Dr. Laureen

Dr. Laureen Wishom is an award-winning Growth * Success * Acceleration Expert, Author and Public Speaker, hailed as a ‘Million Dollar Solutionist’. She is fast becoming the voice for high-achieving women entrepreneurs, executives, non-profit leaders and career professionals who want to ‘Get on Their Dime’, ‘Claim Their Exclusive Space’ and Take It to a Whole “NEW” Level(TM).

She provides ‘extreme coaching’ to her clients on: 1) Brand Positioning, 2) Marketplace Visibility, 3) Business Growth, 4) Career Success, and 5) Revenue Acceleration. She consistently provides ‘customized’ masterful solutions that produce measurable results.

She differentiates herself by doing different things, by doing things differently, by providing quality, experience and measurable solutions. She believes that mastering Growth, achieving Success and living in strategic Acceleration(TM) is part of success simplified.

She is described as an icon, a one-of-a-kind ‘sage archetype’ who truly inspires when it comes to being fit, fine and fabulous in career, business and life.

Interview Responses of the Dynamic Dr. Laureen

What would you like readers to take away from your book?
Never give up
Never back down
Never lose the faith

What inspired you to write this book?
I wanted to inspire high-achieving women to step into their own fit, fine fablous in their career, business and life.

What is your favorite chapter from the book and why?
Chapter Three: Taking It to a Whole New Level The Mindset
It’s the chapter that defines how to develop a ‘whole new level’ not ‘next level’ mindset which is the cornerstone for long-term success and work/life balance.

Oprah always asks, What do you know for sure?
Your mindset drives your actions, your actions dictate your results, and your results lead to your success.

What did you learn while writing this book?
I have been given dreams several sizes too big so that I would have time to learn and then grow into them. Writing this book and experiencing this awesome journey of “getting on my dime” and “Taking It to a Whole New Level” ,has truly been the experience of a lifetime. It was one of those dreams that was several sizes too big when I started writing the book, but now… it is the stepping-stone to the next “whole new level” dream that is now several sizes too big.

What is something readers would be surprised you do?
I volunteer at a food pantry, I am a hospice volunteer and Chaplain and making radical decisions has been the key to my success

Can you give us one do and one don’t’ for those aspiring to be a writer?
Do develop an outline and don’t rush the process.

How can writers get in contact with you?
www.drlaureen.com
http://fitfinefabbooklaunch.drlaureen.com

How do you find time to connect with God?
By making Him the major factor, major source and CEO of my career, business and life.

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August 31, 2013 · 7:47 pm

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