Here is the first book review. It was done by a fellow author Jim Hughes:
Withstanding the Winds, a devotional book by author Charmain Griffiths, is a book written from the heart. Charmain shares from her life experiences what she has learned and is learning in her faith walk. If you are looking for an honest look at life and how one’s faith affects it, you will benefit from reading, Withstanding the Winds. Charmain uses a conversational style in her writing. She shares what the Spirit reveals to her heart. While not everyone is going to agree with everything that is said, the reader will find many treasures here. Sometimes the deepest truths are discovered through the hard knocks of life.
Jim Hughes
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Pre-release and Marketing
Wonderful, Wonderful..this is just how I feel. I heard from my marketing rep yesterday by way of email. He sent me a lot of valuable information and a lot of forms I needed to complete and return to him. He also sent me information about ordering books. wonderful!!!. I don't how much is a good number to order but I will figure something out.
I am still not finalized about when and where I am going to have my launch party. It's not that I am indecisive but in my little town my options of venues are limited. I think I am going to wait until my book arrives and then move from there. I have several business places in mind for pre-sales signings and I am still working with my marketing rep how to set them up. wonderful.!!
Today, I received the link for pre-ordering of my book on the tate publishing website. Just to see it made me feel one step closer to the finish line. I can hardly wait to hold the books in hand. Here is the link:
http://tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61739-987-9.
I posted the link on my facebook page and invited my friends to preorder from Tate or me (preferably me, since I stand to gain a higher return then). I also offered a discount for anyone willing to purchase more than one copy and free shipping to any location. wonderful!!!
Well here comes the hard part. Marketing I am told is a different kind of beast because of the fierce competition but I am confident that He who started a good work in me will complete it. Of course I have to do my part and work but when I have done my best I am then leaving it in God's hand.
I am still not finalized about when and where I am going to have my launch party. It's not that I am indecisive but in my little town my options of venues are limited. I think I am going to wait until my book arrives and then move from there. I have several business places in mind for pre-sales signings and I am still working with my marketing rep how to set them up. wonderful.!!
Today, I received the link for pre-ordering of my book on the tate publishing website. Just to see it made me feel one step closer to the finish line. I can hardly wait to hold the books in hand. Here is the link:
http://tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61739-987-9.
I posted the link on my facebook page and invited my friends to preorder from Tate or me (preferably me, since I stand to gain a higher return then). I also offered a discount for anyone willing to purchase more than one copy and free shipping to any location. wonderful!!!
Well here comes the hard part. Marketing I am told is a different kind of beast because of the fierce competition but I am confident that He who started a good work in me will complete it. Of course I have to do my part and work but when I have done my best I am then leaving it in God's hand.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Final Draft
Yesterday I received the final draft of the book. It was the completed book itself and the moment was emotional. To hold in my hand the accumlation of months of work seemed unreal. Beautiful. Tate Publishing did a great job. I am very pleased and I had to lift my hands to Heaven and tell God, thank you.
My mind is working a mile a minute now as I visualize the book in hands of others. My deepest prayer is that this book will help someone who is feeling down, or save a life that feels that there is no hope and no reason to keep on living. I want my readers to be blessed and so now I am thinking about how to get as many books as possible into the right hands.
So where do I go from here? I am reading my book again..looking any last minute items that might have been missed. Then I should be hearing from the Marketing Team from Tate Publishing. I am also going to host a Book Release Party once the book is officially released. I am already looking for a venue and getting my guest list ready.
My mind is working a mile a minute now as I visualize the book in hands of others. My deepest prayer is that this book will help someone who is feeling down, or save a life that feels that there is no hope and no reason to keep on living. I want my readers to be blessed and so now I am thinking about how to get as many books as possible into the right hands.
So where do I go from here? I am reading my book again..looking any last minute items that might have been missed. Then I should be hearing from the Marketing Team from Tate Publishing. I am also going to host a Book Release Party once the book is officially released. I am already looking for a venue and getting my guest list ready.
Monday, December 27, 2010
ME - The Author
This is the cover for my book that I have coming in 2011 from Tate Publishing. I want to tell a story about the book and how it all began.
I got tired of hearing all the negativity in the media...another foreclosures, job loss, business closing... and it caught my attention. I know from experience that if you keep rehearsing negative things then eventually negative is all that will be produced. You see we are a "voice-activated" people. If we speak it..it will be.
As I prayed about this..of course I went to God, the only true source I know that is never caught up in the changes of time but it always consistent and sure.. and I got the idea to send emails to all my buddies to encourage them. I called it Words of Encouragements.
I did this for over one year. Unbelievable. And the response blew my mind. My email list grew and I was receiving back words of encouragement from people I did not even know. God is great.!!
This is how the book started. I submitted my manuscript to Tate Publishing and actually forgot about it. I knew the material was good but I also know how fierce a market publishing is. I was elated when they called me to say what I had submitted had caught their attention. God is great!!!
The Title I believe is God-sent. Literally. There are many winds blowing right now trying to take us away that we have to be strong and withstand it. Like winds of fear & unrest.
The staff at Tate are professional and they really helped me with the process. The whole process is long...but I know that this is going to help others and so I am patient.
So here we are. I am at the layout stage of the book. I should be getting it back by the end of this month and I will keep you guys posted. By then I will know the price. I am so excited. I can hardly wait.
It will be available for purchase online and at Borders and Amazon.
PS. I am already writing my next book...
I got tired of hearing all the negativity in the media...another foreclosures, job loss, business closing... and it caught my attention. I know from experience that if you keep rehearsing negative things then eventually negative is all that will be produced. You see we are a "voice-activated" people. If we speak it..it will be.
As I prayed about this..of course I went to God, the only true source I know that is never caught up in the changes of time but it always consistent and sure.. and I got the idea to send emails to all my buddies to encourage them. I called it Words of Encouragements.
I did this for over one year. Unbelievable. And the response blew my mind. My email list grew and I was receiving back words of encouragement from people I did not even know. God is great.!!
This is how the book started. I submitted my manuscript to Tate Publishing and actually forgot about it. I knew the material was good but I also know how fierce a market publishing is. I was elated when they called me to say what I had submitted had caught their attention. God is great!!!
The Title I believe is God-sent. Literally. There are many winds blowing right now trying to take us away that we have to be strong and withstand it. Like winds of fear & unrest.
The staff at Tate are professional and they really helped me with the process. The whole process is long...but I know that this is going to help others and so I am patient.
So here we are. I am at the layout stage of the book. I should be getting it back by the end of this month and I will keep you guys posted. By then I will know the price. I am so excited. I can hardly wait.
It will be available for purchase online and at Borders and Amazon.
PS. I am already writing my next book...
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