March 2, 2013 · 3:52 am

SPIRITUAL GPS GOD PROMISED SOLUTIONS VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR with Oliver Reid

Banner[2]

For anyone who has experienced roadblocks and delays , setbacks and having to take the long road to a destination, Apostle Oliver T. Reid’s devotional Spiritual GPS God Promised Solutions is what one needs to encourage, empower and motivate you to stay focused on the promise or goal and not to become discouraged. From my point of view the creative and edifying daily quotes , the daily journaling assignments coupled with the Word, makes this devotional delightful and empowering to lay hold of God’s promised solutions to your situation.
Linda Fegins, The Prayer Leader, http:www.ladyofprayer.com

About The Book

book_cover[1] (2)

Spiritual GPS is dedicated to the masses that found themselves paralyzed at life’s intersections and crossroads. This book is committed to those who are in desperate need for God’s direction each and every day of your life. To the one that has lost their way this book is devoted to you. To the one that can’t see God’s promises because of life’s obstructions this book is designed with you in mind.

If you have ever faced a problem that appeared to be bigger than the solution this book is handcrafted by God for you. If you have endeavored to hear the simple words you can this book is for you.
Spiritual GPS is tailored to people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. This book caters to individuals who dare to dream and live on the cutting edge of their next level. Spiritual GPS is focused on allowing you to concentrate on godly solutions instead of the equations.

An Interview with Apostle Oliver Reid

Describe yourself for our visitors.
I am a passionate guy who loves people. I’m both humbled and confident because of Christ.

How do you find time to connect with God?
I find time to connect with God by acknowledging that He is my life source. I increase my reliance by seeing how small I am and how big He is.

What inspired you to write this book?
Being lost for so many years and needing a sense of direction has inspired to write Spiritual GPS.

Who are your favorite authors and why?? Favorite books?
My favorite authors are: TD Jakes, Mike Murdock, Tommy Tenney, and Kenneth Hagin. My Favorite books are: He Motions, God Chasers, The Assignment, and The Anointing.

Tell us about your journey to publication.
My journey has been God ordained. From the beginning until the end of this project the Holy Spirit has connected me with the right people. I thank God for my publishing company (Publishing For Pastors). This publication has been one of the smoothest in my writing career.

Tell us about your current book. Spiritual GPS is tailored to people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. This book caters to individuals who dare to dream and live on the cutting edge of their next level. Spiritual GPS is focused on allowing you to concentrate on godly solutions instead of the equations.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?
The idea of this book came to me as I was traveling the highways on the way to and from my destination. Throughout my commute I begin to realize that the traffic signs weren’t posted for decoration but held a purpose to direct the driver or traveler. Then it dawned on me that life and our spiritual walks are that same way. God has signs for us to follow. God has placed a spiritual GPS in the inside of every believer.
What valuable lessons do you want readers to learn from your book? This book has been inspired by God and designed to serve as a constant reminder that God has promised you solutions.

What’s next for you?
I am currently working on a ministry workbook curriculum entitled Your Is Not Impossible “Developing your Assignment for ministry” and the remaining sequels to Spiritual GPS. Currently I am spearheading the I AM A SOLUTION CAMPAIGN.
Interview questions by Linda Fegins

Where can visitors find you online?
www.otrministries.org www.otrministries.org www.i-am-asolution.com www.i-am-asolution.info
When did you begin to realize you wanted to write? When I was in elementary school my third grade teacher read one of my stories in class and entered me into nationwide writing contest. I won 1st place and represented my state. From that day forward I knew it was my destiny to be a writer.

Head_shot[1]

About the Author

Apostle Oliver T. Reid, called into the ministry in his youth, is a powerfully anointed and dynamic man of God. Known to be a remnant preacher and a testament to these times, Apostle Reid flows with a global prophetic mandate with God’s signs and wonders following. A man of many gifts and talents, he walks in the office of Pastor, Prophet, Evangelist and Teacher, and most affectionately knows him as “Apostle.” As a trailblazer, stalwart, and international apostle Reid has a passion to see the body restored, sinner’s saved, and broken hearts mended.

A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Apostle Reid is happily married to Miatta Reid and a proud father. He is a graduate of Winston Salem State University with a BA/BS degree in History and Sociology. Apostle Reid obtained a Bachelors as well as a Master’s Degree in Theology from Life Christian University. He is presently in pursuit of his Doctor of Ministry in Theology degree from Life Christian University.

Connect with Oliver:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrministriesint?ref=ts&fref=ts
Twitter:
Email: otrbooking@gmail.com
Author website: http://www.otrministries.com/
Links to purchase the book
Amazon

Trailer: : http://youtu.be/LmSuVXg2f_A

Tour schedule: http://wnlbooktours.com/?page_id=456

Leave a Comment

Filed under Devotional, Uncategorized

Tagged as , , , , ,

February 28, 2013 · 3:09 am

Liberation Virtual Book Tour

LiberationVBT_feb13[1]

Skin color. Abuse. Rejection. Low self esteem. Rejection. Negative Behavior. Salvation. Acceptance. Respect. Love. Encouraged. Loved. Renewed Mind. Liberation. These words described the various issues and scenarios that arise in the touching story of Liberation by Wanda B. Campbell. I encouraged a younger woman to read the book becasue it addressed issues that exist but many do not like to frankly address and “call out” even in 2013. This engaging novel of learning to love one’s self and restoration will encourage women to believe that they can overcome negative situations and perhaps challenge others to look into the mirror.

In response to the inteview questions by Linda Fegins author Wanda B. Campbell shares insight about the author, what inspired her to write this engrossing story and what she hoped to accomplish by sharing this novel.

headshot[1]

Describe yourself for our visitors.

I am a wife, mother and youth leader. I love reading, writing and music from the 70s and 80s. I am a baseball and football fan. I enjoy meeting new people and traveling. I am shy and consider myself an introvert. My ideal evening would be spent snuggled up with a good book and a tall, decaf, nonfat, extra hot peppermint mocha from Starbucks.

What inspired you to write this book?

Liberation is inspired by my childhood and young adult life. Telling Shannon’s story was cathartic for me. Hopefully Liberation will catapult readers who find themselves in a place of low-self-worth to a place of freedom.

Who are your favorite authors and why?? Favorite books?

My favorite fiction authors are DeBerry & Grant for their engaging storytelling ability. My favorite book is Tryin’ to Sleep in the Bed You Made.

My favorite romance writer is Gwynne Forster. I love how she creates strong, confident and sensitive men.

In my opinion, Beverly Jenkins is the best Historical Fiction writer ever.

Tell us about your journey to publication.

My journey began when I self-published my first book in January 2007. Later that year I won Kendra Norman Bellamy’s Cruisin’ for Christ I short story contest, which landed me a multi-book deal with Urban Christian. Currently, I write for two publishing houses and mentor new and aspiring authors.

Describe the importance of intercession and prayer in your life? In writing the book?

Prayer is primary in my life and in my writing. I live Proverbs 3:5-6 before every decision. Before I begin a novel, I pray for a theme and a plot. As much as possible, I write while listening to worship music.

Tell us about your current book?

Shannon Yates grew up in the hood and is a true product of her environment. Family life and experiences have depleted Shannon’s self-esteem. As a new convert, Shannon embarks on a journey of self-discovery and freedom. She reads her Bible faithfully, but doesn’t quite believe the love found within its pages is something she can obtain.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

As an individual who has struggled with and overcome traumatic experiences and abandonment issues, I pulled from my own history.

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

1. No matter the circumstances of our birth, we were created for a reason. We are not some freak
accident.

2. Our environment and people do not define us.

3. Self-love is a prerequisite to loving others .

What’s next for you?

My next novel will, Doin’ Me will be released May 2013.

About the Book

Final_Cover_-_Liberation[1]

Wanda B. Campbell is an extraordinary and talented writer who brings creativity, a new sense of hope, and restoration through the healing power of God to the Kingdom, by way of Christian fiction. Wanda uses real life everyday issues to exhort, motivate, and give comfort to all.

A romantic at heart, Wanda uses relationships to demonstrate how the power of forgiveness and reconciliation can restore us back to God and one another. Wanda currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband of twenty-two years, and two sons. She holds the unique position of being the oldest of five siblings and the youngest of twelve. Her hobbies include writing and reading of course, traveling, and collecting magnets from around the world. Her favorite hobby is spoiling her grandson.
Tired of living a life of manipulation and abuse, Shannon Yates trades in her mini-skirts, colored contacts, and twelve-inch weave for a Bible. Although she accepts the liberation found within its pages, walking in her newfound freedom proves easier said than done. Just when the thing Shannon longs for the most is within reach, insecurities and old emotional wounds resurface, causing her to reject the blessing the Father has for her. Will love cast out all fear and liberate Shannon before it’s too late? Or will she settle for the familiar?

Book Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c95M3JCkZDg

About the Author

Wanda B. Campbell is an extraordinary and talented writer who brings creativity, a new sense of hope, and restoration through the healing power of God to the Kingdom, by way of Christian fiction. Wanda uses real life everyday issues to exhort, motivate, and give comfort to all.

A romantic at heart, Wanda uses relationships to demonstrate how the power of forgiveness and reconciliation can restore us back to God and one another. Wanda currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband of twenty-two years, and two sons. She holds the unique position of being the oldest of five siblings and the youngest of twelve. Her hobbies include writing and reading of course, traveling, and collecting magnets from around the world. Her favorite hobby is spoiling her grandson.
Visit the author online at:
www.wandabcampbell.com/

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

Leave a Comment

Filed under Urban Christian

Tagged as , , , , , , ,

February 26, 2013 · 1:23 pm

40 Day Prayer Journey to Life Transformation

AAWomenPraying

Please join us on the 40 Day Prayer Journey during this Lenten Season. Go to the links below

Reflection and Repentance During the Lenten Season


https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1071 Day 3
https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1079 Day 4
https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1083 Day 5

https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1109 Day 10
https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1106 Day 11
https://www.ladyofprayer.com/?p=1113 Day 12

Leave a Comment

Filed under 40 Day Prayer Journey to Life Transformation

Tagged as , , ,

February 19, 2013 · 11:38 am

Day 7 of Prayer Journey to Life Transformation

Day 7 of 40 Day Prayer Journey to Life Transformation

Leave a Comment

Filed under 40 Day Prayer Journey to Life Transformation

Tagged as , , , ,

February 18, 2013 · 1:31 pm

Remembering During Black History Month

Praise for God for gifts and talents and overcoming anointed power. During Black History Month, we honor the contributions, achievements, and strength of the African-American community that has helped shape our nation’s history and identity.

Remember:

1. When you receive a God given dream ,not a wish or fantasy, God will give you the strength and courage to walk it out.

For a dream comes through activity. And a fool’s voice is known by his many words. Ecclesiastics 5:3 NKJV

2. We must not allow anyone but God to assign our roles to us.

I know O ‘Lord that a man’s life is not his own; it is not for man to direct our steps. Jeremiah 10:23 (NIV)

3. Success is measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be His God and he shall be my son. Revelations 21:7

And lastly, whatever you want God’s got it. So Celebrate. Use your gifts and talents to the glory of God to make a differnce in the lives of others and in the Kingdom.

Leave a Comment

Filed under Black History Month, Uncategorized

Tagged as , , , , ,

February 14, 2013 · 5:44 am

Reasons for Hatred with Author Hadassah Thomas Martin (J.E.Thomas)

 

About The Book

ReasonsBookCover[1]

About The Book 

This a story based on true events. It’s about two best friends who were separated during their childhood. The spotlight then zooms in on Hadassah; during their adult reunion, she divulges the painful moments of the sexual abuse, murder and death that occurred in her life during her adolescence. It is a story about an ordinary person faced with extraordinary trauma and how she came to forgive and learned to embrace wholeness. 

Head_shot[1]

About The Author

 

 Hadassah Thomas Martin is a high-spirited woman of faith who was born in Los Angeles and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area.  She trained with Precept Ministries and became a certified trainer in “How to study the Bible”. She is also an active member of the Fellowship of International Christian Word Of Faith Ministries (FICWFM).  She is the founder of “Keep It Real Ministries” which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to conduct local bible studies which teach people how to continuously live in the reality of God’s Word; regardless of their experience. 
Being an “at risk youth” herself, Hadassah has overcome insurmountable obstacles. She is a bright light to women who have suffered abuse and a vital assistant in producing overcomers.
She has a passion for people and teaches youth, men and woman how to fight to win!  
As a true worshipper and Intercessor, she boldly believes that NOTHING is too hard for God! 
In spite of the multiple challenges we face, she believes the greatness which is inside us all, can be extracted, developed and targeted to reach its designed purpose.  
Her Focus: to express qualities that bring inspiration to others. Her motto is “We Always Triumph!”
Her inspiring influence, and her down to earth, “Keep It Real” style are certain to leave an indelible impression.

 Interview with Author Hadassah Thomas Martin (J.E. Thomas) by Linda Fegins

What do you do when the you are betrayed by the one who is supposed to  protect you from harm’s way? Author Hadassah Thomas Martin’s book Reasons for Hatred shares  a story of  how one can overcome great pain and obstacles to walk in peace and  in love  by the power of the Holy  Spirit. The book has a a message of forgiveness for others and forgiveness towards ourselves. Forgiveness has the power to close painful chapters of our lives. It also has the power to  allow one to be free of the past and to find a life of  healing and destiny.

 1) Describe yourself for our visitors.
I am recently married (2 Years). I am the mother of two amazing adults. I have three
spectacular granddaughters. I love reading, studying and teaching God’s word. I enjoy serving God’s people. I enjoy spending time in prayer and worship. Although I am not a gifted singer, I love to sing. I love to dance and I love to laugh and play. I enjoy learning. I have worked for Social Services for the past 26 years. I am excited about God and lastly what most people don’t know and probably would not believe about me is that I am really an introvert by nature.

2) How do you find time to connect with God?
When I get up, I start my day with prayer, the Word, intercession and worship. I have a place where I meet with God regularly. There have been times I have missed my appointment with God, but I always acknowledge Him first thing in the morning before I get out of bed and give Him praise. I play worship music and the Word on CD in my car and worship God while driving to work. I also talk with my heavenly Father throughout the day about any and everything.

3) What inspired you to write this book?
In ministry, I have met hundreds who have been abused or deeply hurt; they either cannot forgive or they refuse to forgive. While privately praying on their behalf, I would ask God to please deliver them as He has delivered me. Through prayer and through the encouragement of others who had heard bits and pieces of my story, I felt led to pen my experiences with the struggle of un-forgiveness.

4) Who are your favorite authors and why?? Favorite books?
I don’t feel I have favorite authors, I like so many. I do have multiple books by Smith
Wigglesworth, Kay Arthur, Dutch Sheets, Myles Munroe, John Maxwell, Watchman Nee and so many others. I also love Jane Austen.
As for favorite books; three books that immediately come to mind are: This Present Darkness (Frank Peretti), the Screwtape Letters (C.S. Lewis) and The Shack (William Paul Young). I predominately read spiritual and self-improvement books.

5) Tell us about your journey to publication.
I self-published and it was my first journey ever with publishing of any kind. So, being unfamiliar, it was a good learning process. There were many steps in the process, instructions to be followed and much going back and forth until things were just right. The people I worked with were very patient with my naïveté and I had to exercise patience during the process. The result was product that I created and am quite satisfied with.

6) Tell us about your current book?
My current book is a story about one woman’s personal struggle with hatred and her journey to forgiveness. The story is set around the relationship between two best friends who were separated during childhood. Upon their adult reunion, Hadassah, who is the main character, reopens the tragedies of her adolescence, divulging every painful moment and her journey to forgiveness. It is a story about how she triumphed against tremendous odds.

7) How did you come up with ideas for this book?
The ideas came from my own life experiences.

8) What valuable lessons do you want readers to learn from your book?
I want readers who have been abused or mistreated to learn that they don’t have to let the pain of  their past keep them stuck in time. There is a way to healthily move beyond their injuries so that they can live a wholesome life and live it to the full. I want them to witness the experiences of a person who went through hell, but who overcame; and to know they can overcome also.

9) What’s next for you?
Currently, I am working on my second book. It will be the sequel to my current book. It will also incorporate another story about how God used Hadassah in the life of her father’s murderer, which will also be based on true events. I also plan to write a book about loss and grief, and a book about how God answers prayers.

10) Where can visitors find you online?
Visitors can email me at: hadassah@hadassahinspires.com; they can visit my website at:
www.hadassahinspires.com; connect with me on Facebook at: Hadassah Inspires or Twitter
@HDASAHinspires.

11) When did you begin to realize you wanted to write?
To be truthful, it was not a realization that I wanted to write. I have always written; in journals, poetry, term papers and essays. I even wrote a screen play once. Writing was just something I did as a form of expression.

Order your copy

Paperback: http://www.amazon.com/Reasons-Hatred-Story-Based-Events/dp/1432793772/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354406976&sr=1-1&keywords=reasons+for+hatred+by+j.e.+thomas

 E-Book: http://www.amazon.com/Reasons-For-Hatred-Events-ebook/dp/B00A443WAW/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1354406976&sr=1-1

 Barnes and Noble link:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reasons-for-hatred-j-e-thomas/1113752391?ean=9781432793777

Link to purchase book on my website:
http://www.hadassahinspires.com/Reasons-For-Hatred.html 

 Email Address: hadassah@hadassahinspires.com

Author Website www.hadassahinspires.com

Leave a Comment

Filed under Urban Christian

Tagged as , ,

January 17, 2013 · 4:20 am

Shenette Jones Virtual Book Tour January 7-25, 2013

sjonesheadshot_copy[1]

Interview with Shenette Jones the author of  “Uncovered”.

Describe yourself for our visitors.

Whenever I have to share about who Shenette Jones is, I have to first say that I’m a creative collaboration of the arts. I teach hip hop dance; I write poetry and perform spoken word, and I’m a recording artist performing jazz blues and even hip hop locally throughout my great city of Raleigh NC . I love doing speaking engagements. I used to speak only within churches ,but I always hoped to motivate people beyond the church. I became certified as personal training specialist years ago and it allowed me to travel and share practical fitness tips with others. I’m a community activist in Raleigh and I do speaking events for InterAct raising awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. Finally, I’m an author! I share everything I do with my husband of 13 years and my two sons!

How do you find time to connect with God?

I love to pull out my journal in the morning or at the end of the day to write to him or for him. sometimes it may be as simple as a poem of gratitude. Other times it may be a few pages of pouring out my soul to him…depends on the circumstances, request, or intimate moments of praise.

Who is your favorite character in the book and why?

My favorite character in the book is William. William is the voice of wisdom in this story and his advice and words often add a touch of healing throughout the  entire story. Uncovered would not be a success without William Hall.

What inspired you to write this book?

Uncovered is a story birthed from some of the various realistic struggles and triumphs I personally faced within my own marriage and the similar complaints and struggles I witnessed in several other Christian relationships. It’s a fictional storyline but each scenario has been pulled from realistic events that other Christian women have painfully confessed to. I thought that the common story of infidelity within the Christian home deserved to be told, especially with the powerful message of redemption attached at the end!

Who are your favorite authors and why?? Favorite books?

Wanda B. Campbell, because it was her book, Illusions, that inspired me to go forth with my writing aspirations, and it is she who has personally mentored me and encouraged me as a new author.

Francine Rivers because she has laced the story of God’s love so magnificently within her books, especially Redeeming Love.

Stormie Omartian, because no one teaches you how to pray like the queen of Power of a Praying Wife, Power of a Praying Parent, Power of a Praying Woman etc.

The Shack, written by William Paul Young. This book left me utterly speechless and grateful for love, life, and The Lord.

 

Tell us about your journey to publication.

After reading an incredible Christian Fiction novel entitled Illusions by Wanda B. Campbell, I simply emailed her personally to share with her what an impact her story had made upon my heart. I thought it was brilliantly written and I quickly identified with her writing because it was realistic and not a watered down christian fiction story. This was the way I vowed to myself to always keep my writing. To my surprise she returned an email rather quickly and I expressed  my desire to publish one day. After sharing my written work with her she encouraged me to continue with the words, “your work should be in Print!” I was chosen to be one of her 8 writers in the Anthology, HOME AGAIN; STORIES OF RESTORED RELATIONSHIPS. I met incredible other authors from across the United States, and the experience was phenomenal. Today I celebrate the release of Uncovered which is the full novel to the work that was written as a short story in the anthology. I give credit to Wanda B. Campbell for giving the gift of time to mentor me and encourage me as an author.

Tell us about your current book?

Markus Hall, a quiet and rather passive husband loves his wife, but struggles to connect with her intimately because of his past hurts that haunt him daily. He tries desperately to ignore his own issues but Stephanie grows impatient forcing matters to explode out of control. Stephanie is a woman of faith, a minister, and a praying wife, until her desires for sexual intimacy surpass her desire for God. They, both Stephanie and Markus are desperately seeking after something but until they finally find it, they cause great pain in the meanwhile.
I personally believe that Uncovered is a story that reaches all walks of life. Instantly this novel connects with readers, neither because of its scandalous storyline nor because of its powerful spiritual message, rather because of its simplicity. Everyone has experienced something similar to what my characters are experiencing whether it’s the longing for a father never known or the loneliness Stephanie feels in her marriage. We’ve all faced the war of temptation when we sincerely wanted to choose wisely.

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

As I write, the character become incredibly life like.  It often feels as though they guide me through each turn and detail.
However I do often begin with a realistic person I know or have seen and I continue to fictionalize the character until he or she has taken on a whole new personality and style.

 

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

Uncovered was written to deliver one strong message to people from all different walks of life and various backgrounds. That message is simple. It’s a message of forgiveness for others and forgiveness towards ourselves. Forgiveness has the power to close painful chapters of our lives. it also has the power to bloom new beautiful opportunities of love and healing.

 

What’s next for you?

I’m currently writing a spin off from Uncovered based on one of the characters that appears to be one of the favorites in the book. Torrey Thompson.

I’d also love to let readers know that I’m also a professional singer/performer with a musical background ranging from hip hop, jazz, blues, gospel and even classical. When I’m not writing, I’m performing or creating and writing music. I’d love for them to check out my music at www.shenettejones.com or my

Reverb Nation page. Under Shenette Jones to comment, like or share.

 

Where can visitors find you online?

www.shenettejones.com
The froggybloggy.wordpress.com (parenting blog)
ReverbNation.com   Shenette Jones
Facebook-Shenette Jones
Twitter (authorshenettej)

 Interview Questions by Linda Fegins

About the Bookuncovered[1]

After 5 years of marriage, Minister Stephanie Hall’s patience wears thin with her husband’s disinterest in sexual intimacy. With her desire for closeness and attention causing her faith to plummet, Stephanie fights an inner struggle of beauty and self-acceptance as her desperate need to be adored grows out of control…

Markus Hall wishes his past would go away, but the haunting events of his childhood years keep him distant from his wife Stephanie, and her constant requests for sex only push him away and remind him of the very things he’d rather forget. When his boss calls upon Markus to tutor his stunningly gorgeous daughter for her college classes, he can’t resist such a tempting offer, feeling needed and important each time the beautiful tutorial student looks into his eyes…

Suspecting that the relationship between her husband and the Indian beauty is more intimate than it seems, Stephanie decides to take matters into her own hands: weary with prayer, she abandons her faith and finds gratification in the arms of Matthew King, a church member’s husband…

With Markus and Stephanie’s healing seemingly too far to reach, they both find themselves searching for anything that resembles true love; however, in the pursuit of their new passion, the troubled spouses soon find themselves uncovered in a bitter storm of infidelity. Will this God fearing couple return to their faith and mend their brokenness…?

About the Author

Shenette Swann Jones is a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but will always claim Memphis, Tennessee, as her second home. Coming from a family of talented singers and musicians, music has always played a first role in Shenette’s life, but writing would always remain her most treasured gift among her other talents. When Shenette wasn’t singing or choreographing a dance routine, she would escape to her many journals or poetry clubs, and eventually even a newspaper staff or two. From music to writing, her passion for life shines in every multifaceted direction she takes.

Today, Shenette is a motivational speaker, a community activist, an incredibly diverse vocalist, and a new novelist. The year 2010 saw Shenette’s first published work in “Home Again; Stories of Restored Relationships”, a heartwarming anthology by award winning author Wanda B. Campbell. Since then, Shenette has perfected her craft as a writer in order to produce her first novel, Uncovered. When she isn’t blogging, journaling, or creating another story, Shenette enjoys taking an aggressive stand in the community against domestic violence and sexual assault. She also advocates strongly for youth education rights and racial relations within her community.

After 13 years of marriage and two wonderful sons, Shenette is thoroughly excited to return to writing full-time and hopes to use her imagination as a tool of inner healing, self-reflection, and a great source of entertainment for others.

View the blog tour schedule at: 

 

http://tywebbinvirtualevents.com/

Leave a Comment

Filed under Urban Christian

Tagged as ,

December 28, 2012 · 11:58 am

Interview with author of the Blood Done Signed My Name-Melissa Ann Ricks

banner-the-blood-done-signed-my-name

  This week I had the pleasure of posting a review of the  The Blood Done Signed My Name (See review

https://thefeginsreport.com/?p=1864)

M. Ann Ricks, (Melissa Ann), is a Christian Fiction who,using Jesus Christ as her example, as He shared many parables,  creates stories with fictional characters that contend with real life issues and inserts the Word of God to communicate the genuine and unfailing love of God while making it abundantly clear that Jesus is the ONLY answer. It ‘s interesting to talk to authors about what inspired them to write a novel  and the expereinces they have had as an author.

Interview with M. Ann Ricks

 

Describe yourself for our visitors. 

Blessings Linda! Thanks so much for this opportunity!  I am a woman, redeemed and set free by the life-changing blood of Jesus Christ. I’m a wife, mother, author and “Godspirational” speaker living in Bear, Delaware endeavoring to live for Christ ON PURPOSE as I provide Christian literature that will not only entertain but encourage, enlighten and prayerfully restore!

 How do you find time to connect with God?

 Life is most certainly busy for all of us but I’ve come to realize that I must make time with God a priority! Spending time with Him is a necessity especially for those of us who need to hear from Him to write effectively. In the morning, after my sons have left for school, (because the noise level has decreased), before I make a mental agenda for my day, I simply sit on the side of my bed and just tell Him how wonderful He is! His Word becomes alive to me and I immerse myself in His presence. Should mornings not be opportune, I take long showers. I know it seems crazy but I simply stand in the shower.   I talk to him briefly and am then quiet. I just hear from Him. Time to connect with God is of the essence!

Describe the importance of prayer and intercession in one’s life?

It is most important! The bible says that we should pray without ceasing! We are to intercede for others as well. Jesus is interceding for us “real-time” on the right hand of God. Shouldn’t we do the same? He prayed for us and interceded for us constantly during His time in the Earth and most importantly before the Cross. As believers we should mimic His behavior and having a dialogue with our Father God in the name of Jesus is an integral part of the believer’s life. We not only dialogue with God during our prayer time but it is time when we can hear from Him, receive direction and assist others spiritually as we pray for them. Prayer most certainly changes things!

What inspired you to write this book? Book_cover[1]

Linda, so many are living defeated lives, unaware that freedom and life in abundance is available, (even believers, sadly enough). Because of a checkered past, destructive familial history or bad choices, many have decided to live a life of regret and fear; resolving that their fate is irreversible.  I was inspired to write this THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME to communicates and confirm that no longer does one need to label themselves unlovable or unworthy. No longer must one call themselves an “alcoholic” or “drug addict” or an inevitable beneficiary of the many generational tendencies and sicknesses that may be passed on from generation to generation.  God wants us to understand and receive His precious gift! Because of His love for us He has absolved all who believe in Him because His blood has erased every sinful stain!

Who are your favorite authors and why?? Favorite books?

Michele Andrea Bowen is my unofficial literary mentor. I love her and her books as she isn’t afraid of sharing the truth of God’s word! She is a bold sister in Christ! Her approachability, honesty and imagination is a blessing! (Church Folk and Holy Ghost Corner)

Frank Peretti is also one of my favorite authors as he truly has the gift to share with his reader what is transpiring in the supernatural. His books have blessed me as they have provided much spiritual insight. (The Oath, Piercing the Darkness)

Tell us about your journey to publication.

Inwardly, I knew that I was not destined to be a “corporate woman” and when my position was eliminated, I had inkling that it was God-ordained, at least for me.  Years prior to this event, I’d resolved to reconnect with the Master and sought to draw nigh to Him.  I don’t think I would have been able to really hear God if I hadn’t been reconnected to Him. “Tell the world about Me with the words I will give you,” is what I heard. Believing that God would give me the words, I began to write my first book; Awesome Wonder: The Gift of Remembrance.My husband said something that enables me to write with confidence; “If God told you to write, then write, and stand on His promises.”  I’m so excited and honored to be used by God to spread His message with the stories that I create. I will continue to do so for as long as He provides me with the stories and the words that will draw all men to Him.

Tell us about your current book? Here is the synopsis:  It will provide an overview….

Are the sins of the father and mother visited upon their sons and daughters?

Undoubtedly damaged, Honey Lamb, like many, is a descendant of an unfortunate legacy of molestation, addiction, murder and bad decisions. For as long as she could remember, she believed the unhappiness she experienced was somehow bequeathed to her. The blood that surged through her veins seemed to be tainted and she often wondered about the DNA she possessed. Experiencing more than her share of misery at the hands of her mother, an alcoholic; the source of all her woes, Honey believed she’d overcome her seemingly checkered path all by herself when she met and married, Mason; a man she loves beyond her own understanding. Unfortunately, unsettling memories emerge to crack the veneer of her seemingly happy existence. Feeling unable to escape what she believed to be her destiny, Honey makes a decision that may have ruined her life. Not realizing God places people in our lives for His purpose, she reluctantly embarks upon a journey that will open her heart to a divine inheritance. Will she accept what God has already given to her or will she shun the invitation of salvation and allow her familial carnal legacy to continue to the next generation? Will she come to understand that Jesus’ blood redeemed us from a self-defeating existence because He became the sinful inheritance for us while at the same time eradicating it forever, giving us a spiritual blood transfusion that would change us all?

How did you come up with ideas for this book?

Crazily enough, I heard the premise of THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME while in the shower, spending quiet time with God.  I asked God what my novel should be He gave me the premise.

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

 I want people to understand God’s love when reading THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME. He loves us so much that He sacrificed His only son Jesus. Jesus became the sacrifice for us when He died on Calvary’s cross.  Because He died and was resurrected, He showed us the depths of the love!  We are absolved and even justified by the blood He shed for us! We can walk in freedom and liberty because of what Jesus did. A new life regardless of who you are, what you have done or what has been done to you is available! Just believe!

What’s next for you?

It is my hope to assist other Christian writers with my literary workshop for aspiring Christian writers called, “Conversations…. Writing to Reconcile”. I had the wonderful opportunity to share it regionally but would love to be afforded a venue that could allow me to do so nationally. As believers in Christ it is our mandate to reconcile others to God. Using our literary gifts is certainly one way we can accomplish that awesome task. Additionally, for all who are interested, I distribute electronically, (on-line), a monthly newsletter, M. Ann’s Literary Communiqué and prayerfully it will continue to increase in circulation. Lastly, I’ve begun my 4th novel, The SHIFT!

Where can visitors find you online?

Please feel free to visit my website and, www.mannricks.net. You may find my novels on all online literary establishments. (i.e.: www.amazon.com / www.bn.com).  For speaking engagement, Literary Dialogues and book club gatherings, please feel free to contact me directly using: Godsauthor@mannricks.net. I have an Author’s Page on Facebook:  M. Ricks Literary Creations.

When did you begin to realize you wanted to write?

I have always enjoyed and had an interest in the art of writing. It was a “hidden love” for many years. Not until the pregnancy of my eldest son did I feel a need to unearth my hidden love and write. I began to simply write about the way I felt about the child growing inside of me and the love that I felt for my husband.  But thank God, only, when I resolved to reconnect with the Master and sought to draw nigh to Him, did the desire to write become stronger and strangely, to my surprise, an urgent need. I realized that this could be my way of bringing souls into the Kingdom of God. Writing and inserting the word of God can in many cases transport you into the presence of God and that’s what I would love to share with all who read my stories.

Linda, this interview is certainly a  BLESSING! Many thanks once again for affording me the opportunity to share myself and my third novel,  THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME with your readers!

 

Leave a Comment

Filed under Urban Christian

Tagged as ,

December 26, 2012 · 8:50 pm

The Blood Done Signed My Name Virtual Book Tour

Book_cover[1]

About The Book

Are the sins of the father and mother visited upon their sons and daughters?

Undoubtedly damaged, Honey Lamb, like many, is a descendant of an unfortunate legacy of molestation, addiction, murder and bad decisions. For as long as she could remember, she believed the unhappiness she experienced was somehow bequeathed to her. The blood that surged through her veins seemed to be tainted and she often wondered about the DNA she possessed. Experiencing more than her share of misery at the hands of her mother, an alcoholic; the source of all her woes, Honey believed she’d overcome her seemingly checkered path all by herself when she met and married, Mason; a man she loves beyond her own understanding. Unfortunately, unsettling memories emerge to crack the veneer of her seemingly happy existence. Feeling unable to escape what she believed to be her destiny, Honey makes a decision that may have ruined her life. Not realizing God places people in our lives for His purpose, she reluctantly embarks upon a journey that will open her heart to a divine inheritance. Will she accept what God has already given to her or will she shun the invitation of salvation and allow her familial carnal legacy to continue to the next generation? Will she come to understand that Jesus’ blood redeemed us from a self-defeating existence because He became the sinful inheritance for us while at the same time eradicating it forever, giving us a spiritual blood transfusion that would change us all?

 

Book Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1umSjMGuUYI#!

This touching book trailer will move you to want to read this powerful story to  see how Honey overcomes her past and self-defeating existence by the aid of the Holy Spirt and the blood of Jesus that snatches her and so many of us out of darkness into His marvelous light , renews our hearts and minds and sets us free.

 

 

Head_shot[1] 

About the Author

M. Ann Ricks, (Melissa Ann), is a Christian Fiction novelist residing in Bear, Delaware with her excellent husband and two awesome sons. She is a graduate of Rider University and formerly a national accounts insurance executive.

Using Jesus Christ as her example, as He shared many parables, she creates stories with fictional characters that contend with real life issues and inserts the Word of God to communicate the genuine and unfailing love of God while making it abundantly clear that Jesus is the ONLY answer. M. Ann is determined to tell the world how wonderfully awesome Jesus Christ is and can be in our lives if we just allow Him to be. She is honored to be used by God to spread His message with the stories she creates with the leading of the Holy Spirit, knowing that He will provide her with stories and the words that will lift up the name of Jesus as He promised that if He is lifted up, He will draw all men to Him.

M. Ann is also what one may consider a motivational/inspirational speaker but she prefers the term, “Godspirational” as one may only be truly inspired, transformed and receive true revelation when hearing the uncompromised word of God. M. Ann also continues to utilize her group insurance knowledge as a Benefits and Network Consultant. Lastly, M. Ann is a Group Fitness instructor as she is determined to keep her natural “temple” fit and ready for the Master’s use!

M. Ann is the author of Awesome Wonder: The Gift of Remembrance ,The Son. the much acclaimed, third novel, THE BLOOD DONE SIGNED MY NAME.

PROLOGUE

Northern Italy, 1918

He hadn’t washed in weeks. The countryside was crawling with “Kraut” and all he could do was think about the full lips that said his name with uninhibited desire. She made him feel invincible and he needed to believe he was. He would have done anything to have and to keep her.

Those eyes…

She moved over him like a cunning feline. Under her spell, he promised he would keep her brother Tanner quiet about everything. He had no idea how he was going to silence the man who had become his friend, but he wasn’t going to let anyone ruin their plans. As he walked back to camp after visiting a makeshift latrine, his thoughts took him back to their night together. Intoxicated by cheap wine, he’d agreed to the pact. She was beautiful, strong, and most of all, determined. He wanted to believe that they would have a good life once this useless war was over.

After settling into the muddy trench, he saw something almost imperceptibly move. Italy could have been a beautiful place if it wasn’t for this God forsaken war, he thought, rubbing his eyes. He was unbelievably fatigued; so much so that foliage seemed to be moving by itself. He closedhis eyes and opened them again to focus. Was there someone or something out there? He couldn’t wait until he was back in the U. S. of A. More importantly, he couldn’t wait to be with her. He could still smell her. She was a vision… a sweet temptress

Book Reviewbanner-the-blood-done-signed-my-name

Are we more than conquerors over betrayal, rejection, hatred and “generational curses” through Jesus Christ whose blood redeemed us from the curse of the law and sins of the past? The Blood Done Signed My Name by M. Ann Ricks is an engaging and touching Christian fiction novel. It shows the  how the main character, Honey Lamb, struggles with her past and allows her actions to hurt  her present life and those who love her. We see how Honey learns to stop running from the Lord and the ugliness of her past to open her heart to the Lord to allow Him to forgive her, and to let the Lord ,with her willingness and obedience, break the curse of the sins of the past in her life. This is a moving and entertaining piece  based on the truth of God’s Word without being preachy, that shows the redeeming power and love of GOD  that allow us to be more than conquerors over adverse circumstances

Author  Website:  http://www.mannricks.net/default.html

Email: Godsauthor@mannricks.net

Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/M-Ann-Ricks-Literary-Creations-Author-Melissa-Ann-Ricks/33259926513

Book Ordering:  http://www.amazon.com/BLOOD-DONE-SIGNED-MY-NAME/dp/0615452736/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351943201&sr=1-1&keywords=m.ann+ricks

E-Book: http://www.amazon.com/BLOOD-DONE-SIGNED-NAME-ebook/dp/B0091XBCDQ/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1351943201&sr=1-1

 

Leave a Comment

Filed under Uncategorized

Tagged as , , , ,

November 22, 2012 · 3:22 am

Conversations of a Watchman: Prayers to Frame your Prophetic Destiny

 

 

About the Book

 

 

 

How does a person move from a place deficient of light?  How can an individual shift from a place of complete and utter chaos, obscurity, apathy, and adversity?  The pathway to transformation is through in-depth conversations with the One True God of Creation–El·ō·hēm’.  For you to move to a place of prophetic providence, your conversation must be divinely inspired.  Hebrews 11:3 states: “The worlds were framed by the Word of God.”  Framing begins with an idea, expands as a result of the imagination, and gives life through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit through divine utterance for a specific purpose.  Declaring the Word of God releases the creative power of God for authentic transformation.
K. E. Allen designed this book to draw you into a deeper conversation with the Father to renew your prayer life, mend your brokenness, enlighten your pathway, and arrange your chaos according to the divine order of God. This resource will help you exercise your kingly and priestly authority and impose kingdom mandates to release God’s original intent in your life, family, community, city, region, and nation.  It will encourage you to frame your prophetic destiny.

About the Author 

 

K. E. ALLEN has proven to be an incredible, spiritual force in the Kingdom of God by displaying a God given indomitable spirit to change atmospheres and environments. Through the extraordinary gift of intercession and pure worship, she has become a spiritual weapon in the hand of the Lord whose knowledge is relevant for the church today. She is a dynamic leader, extravagant worshiper and prophetic intercessor whose worship has become a definitive lifestyle that penetrates and permeates every facet of her life and the lives of those she touches.  Karla is a leader to leaders and lives a life of committed consistent intercession, giving selflessly of herself in her prayer closet.  For over 20 years, as a student and teacher of the Word and woman of faith, she implements the truth of the Bible through the dynamics of intercession and worship that releases a tangible anointing.  Knowing firsthand the transformative power of God in her own life, she is determined to see others healed, delivered and set free. Karla will stop at nothing to see God move in the lives of His people!

 

 

Ordering:

 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Conversations-Watchman-Prayers-Prophetic-Destiny/dp/0985448008/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351250787&sr=1-11&keywords=k.e.+allen

 

 E-book:  www.kindle.amazon.com

 

 

 Connect with Karla 

Email: customercare@freshreign.com

 

Website: www. freshreign.com

 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreshReignPublishing

 

Twitter: @ fresh_reign

 

 

 

AUTHOR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

 

 Tell us about yourself?

 

 I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA.  I have a strong legacy of women and men of God that have impacted my life.  But, the person who has had the greatest influence on my life is my grandmother, Mary Williams.  She was a strong woman of faith and prayer.  In a denomination where female preachers were not accepted, one could always find her preaching, teaching, and hosting meetings/shut-ins where people would be filled with the Holy Spirit and demons were cast out. In fact, I have her ordination papers that she kept hidden under her bed.  Why do I tell you about my grandmother when you ask about me?  Because if it wasn’t for her courage and strength I would not be who I am.  I watched her life until the day of her passing and as an adult, it is my desire to emulate her life.  As she was a woman of wisdom and grace, so am I.  Who am I?  Inside of me is a strong inheritance of prayer, faith, and a full life in Christ Jesus-all passed down to me by my grandmother, my grandfather, and my parents.

 

How do you find time to connect with God?

When I was a student at Oral Robert’s University, Larry Lee, a renown minister at the time, challenged the students to meet him at 6:00 a.m. for early morning prayer.  That was a huge sacrifice as sleep was a treasured activity for us.  That season of early morning prayer changed my life permenantly.  At that time in my life, my prayer life was sporadic and governed by whatever was happening in my life.

However, I found as I brought discipline and consistency to my prayer life those same characteristics began to spill over into every area of my life.  That season taught me that making time to connect with God had to be a priority for me to maintain a successful life.  I still connect with God first thing in the morning!  I have proven the principal in Proverbs 8:17, I love those who love me, and those who seek me early and diligently shall find me.  He will associate Himself with those that make time to connect with Him

  Describe the importance of prayer and intercession in one’s life

In the last part of James 5:16, it’s says that the earnest heartfelt, continued prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available dynamic in its working. Simply stated, without prayer the believer is powerless!

 How did you learn to walk in the role as a Watchman?

When I was in my early twenties I had a dream I was standing in my church blowing a trumpet.  Then, the Holy Spirit directed me to to read Ezekiel 1-3.  In these chapters,  God is explaining to Ezekiel His roll as a watchman to Israel!  When I finished reading, the Lord spoke to me and told me I was a watchman for His house.  From that time to now, God has  trained me through various experiences and people.

 

What was the most difficult aspect of writing this book? 

 

By far, the most difficult aspect of writing this book was the editing process.

 

 Did you have to do any special research for this book?

 

 When one writes about principles pertaining to the Bible, there is always extensive research and study involved so as to ensure accuracy.

 

 Why do you write? Is it something you have always done or always wanted to do? Or is it something you started fairly recently?

 

 I write because it is a passion I enjoy.  As far as I can remember, I have always loved to write.  As a young child I wrote fiction stories all the time.  In my teenage years, I wrote poetry and by the time was in college I started writing songs.   So, writing, in some form, has always been a part of my life.

 

How did you feel when you received the first copy of your book?

 

 It was a surreal moment.  Being able to hold what God had given me in my hands literally overwhelmed me.  My heart was filled with so much gratitude towards God and all the people that had helped my God-given dream become a reality.

 

Leave a Comment

Filed under Book Reviews on Prayer, Uncategorized

Tagged as , , ,