AWSA SPRING NEWS 2008

Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA), an association of over 250 Christian women authors and speakers, announces its latest member news.

Award-winning authors, Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson, announce the release of The Potluck Club Takes the Cake from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Their hilarious novel follows the lives of six women who share both friendship and prayer as they survive the storms of life. See www.PotluckClub.com

Trusted authors Edna Ellison and Linda Gilden announce the release of Mommy pick-me-ups, from New Hope Publishers. Packed with lighthearted, relevant "mommy" moments, Mommy pick-me-ups is full of inspiring stories followed by suggestions on how busy moms can teach the same spiritual lesson to their little ones. www.ednaellison.com, www.lindagilden.com

Angel-award winning author and Bible teacher Kathi Macias announces the June release of BEYOND ME: Living a You-First Life in a Me-First World from New Hope Publishers. In the words of bestselling author Cec Murphey, this call-to-deeper-discipleship study book contains “some of the most insightful writing I’ve read in years.”

Former prodigal and mother of a prodigal, Janet Thompson, announces the spring release of Praying for Your Prodigal Daughter from Howard Books a division of Simon & Schuster. This come-along-beside-you guide helps parents learn to pray persistently, expectantly, and as a family to restore broken relationships and heal shattered hearts. www.prayingforyourprodigaldaughter.com

Author Grace Fox announces the release of Moving From Fear to Freedom: A Woman’s Guide to Peace in Every Situation (Harvest House). Packed with real-life stories, Scripture, and study questions, it provides practical help for women struggling with the fear of inadequacy, fear for their kids’ well-being, and more.

Popular author and speaker Judi Braddy announces the release of her new book, True North: Staying on Course Through Life’s Changing Circumstances. With laughter and learning, Judi shares an enjoyable journey via an isolated Alaskan fishing village, helping the reader secure their bearings and find faith whatever direction life turns. www.judibraddy.com

Media host Pam Christian is sought as guest for her miraculous survival of sudden cardiac arrest.  Focus on the Family radio broadcast her story February 25th, and Significant Living Magazine’s Feb/March issue features her on the cover and inside story. Founder of “Bless Your Heart” learn more at www.pamelachristianministries.com

Carole Whang Schutter, author and screenwriter of September Dawn, a novel and motion picture starring Jon Voight, announces her appearance in a new book, Inside Scoop: Articles about writing and acting from Hollywood insiders and published authors. Now available as an ebook, soon to be in paperback. Click HERE.

Deanna Allen, National Director of Daughters of Destiny, announces the launch of our new website  www.ImpactLife.org. Daughters of Destiny is the fastest growing women’s prison ministry in the country and is helping break the generational patterns of their children through the sister ministry Kids Crossing. Lives are being transformed daily.

Seasoned author and speaker Virelle Kidder recently released Meet Me at the Well: Take a Month and Water Your Soul with Moody Publishers. Thirty-one story driven devotionals lead caregivers, ministry leaders and women on overload back to the great lap of God for relief and renewal and rest. www.virellekidder.com

Author and speaker, Vonda Skelton, introduces her newest book, Seeing Through the Lies: Unmasking the Myths Women Believe, published by Regal Books. Called “a hilarious journey through all things female as we search for truth in a counterfeit world,” the book is appropriate for either individual or group study. www.VondaSkelton.com

Jo Franz announces the release of Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What. Award-winning author Gary Thomas says her, “vulnerability is a gift to Christ’s church. What a powerful testimony!” Jo’s memoir reveals living with multiple sclerosis since 1977, hurtful and healed relationships, traumas, and joyful intimacy with Christ. www.jofranz.com

Deborah Gray, author of the best-selling, Attaching in Adoption, announces the publication of Nurturing Adoptions: Creating Resilience After Neglect and Trauma (Perspectives Press). This practical book guides Christian families called to this work in the realities of parenting children after early neglect, losses, or trauma. Contact: Deborahdgray.com or Perspectivespress.com.

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