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A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness Will be Free to Download Tomorrow, November 3, 2022

FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Terese Luikens is proud to present her book, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness

Terese wrote A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness for those who have grieved the loss of a loved one to suicide and those who have experienced other family traumas and shame.

When her father committed suicide when she was just twelve years old, Terese Luikens, the sixth of seven children, was left alone to struggle through her grief and pain. From her rocky, chaotic childhood to finding love and having her own family, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness documents Luikens’s journey to escape the shame of suicide and a dysfunctional family. This Christian memoir explores the challenges of healing from childhood trauma and forgiving what you can’t forget.

Terese Luikens’s A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, November 3, 2022 through November 7, 2022. A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s a newly posted review:

LaVar Johnson
5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
Beautifully Written Memoir

“This memoir is a must read for anyone searching for hope in the midst of chaos, hurt & confusion. Terese, has bared her soul and shared her journey from an emotionally lost child & young adult to a strong & spiritually beautiful woman. I love her continuing faith in Jesus, realizing that life will always have challenges and pain but trusting that Jesus has promised and is faithful to walk through these difficult times with her. That same assurance is available to all who accept Jesus Christ as their Saviour. Thank you Terese for sharing your journey with us!”

For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Terese Luikens at 208-946-9049 or email tmluikens@gmail.com.

Writer Terese Luikens contributes articles for Mother Earth News, The Secret Place, Decision Magazine, The Upper Room, Hearts at Home, and the Epoch Times, and writes on her own blog, Why Bother? Also a school teacher and yoga teacher, Terese lives in Sandpoint, Idaho, with her husband and enjoys being mother to three grown sons and grandmother to her beloved grandchildren.

Suggested Interview Questions
Your book starts with your decision to join your six siblings in weekly phone calls despite the fact that your brothers and sisters represent the chaos from your tumultuous family history. Why did you decide to join those calls, and what effect did they have on you?

You document your relationship with your mother, who was emotionally absent from you, yet she seemed to be more present for your other siblings. How have you made peace with that?

Though your dad was an alcoholic and you were aware of his faults, he still was your primary parent and the one who made you feel loved and valuable. Are you able to remember him now with fondness and joy? Tell us a little about your dad and what he meant to you.

Why did you write A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness, and what was the process like? Who do you hope will benefit from your book?

The emotional ramifications of parental suicide seem far-reaching. Tell us a little about how your dad’s suicide affected you beyond the immediate pain and grief.

You discovered faith in God as a young adult. What role has faith played in your emotional recovery from your dad’s suicide? And finding healing over your relationship with your mom?

What advice would you give someone who is dealing with the shame that is often brought by the death of a loved one due to suicide?

No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness Will be Free to Download Tomorrow, November 2, 2022

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—November 1, 2022

Pete Cruz presents his debut memoir No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness

Pete Cruz explores forgiveness in No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness. His goal is to encourage those who are traveling, or have traveled, similar journeys dealing with childhood abuse trauma.

In this memoir of dysfunctional families, No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness is Pete Cruz’s raw and sensitive memoir through the abyss of forgiving what you can’t forget, chronic pain, healing from PTSD, anger mismanagement, and fears of failure and abandonment. It explores fatherhood and how his daughter’s honesty charted him on the path toward personal healing, forgiveness, and a relationship with Christ.

Pete Cruz’s No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, November 2, 2022 through November 7, 2022. No Tears for Dad: My Path to Forgiveness is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Rodney Combs
5 stars
Hope for the wounded and those who’ve wounded others
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022

“If you’ve been wounded by a parent (or anyone else), this book’s for you. If you wish not to abuse others, this book’s for you. If you need to discover or be reminded of the power of God to redeem us and our relationships, read Pete’s astonishing, painful, and complex story. The author uses his excellent craft of writing to reveal his vulnerability and hope and to remind us of ours.”

Carla
5 stars
Captivating & Impressionable
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022

“Pete Cruz’s writing style inserts the reader front and center into the daily trauma/drama of lives lived in fear of a toxic and combative upbringing. Yet, the captivating way in which these real-life experiences unfold transports the reader into the life shaping impressions of this very talented author. In my opinion he could not have selected a more fitting title for this book.”

For More Information: For more information or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact Pete Cruz at www.PeteCruz.com.

About the Author
Pete Cruz was raised in Milpitas, California, a town adjacent to San Jose. He holds a bachelor’s in English from California State University, Sacramento. A member of Inspire Christian Writers and the California Writers Club–Sacramento, he has won awards for his short stories, served on the editing team for Inspire’s annual anthologies, and presented talks and workshops during his professional career. Pete enjoys cruiser motorcycles, water volleyball, dancing, and watching football and basketball. Visit www.PeteCruz.com.

Suggested Interview Questions

Yours is a powerful story of transformation. Tell us what was the catalyst for your transformation?
What inspired you to write your memoir?
What surprised you the most while writing your story? Did you experience a type of catharsis?
When your daughter said she was not good enough, what thought went through your mind?
How did you meet Jesus, and how did you develop a relationship with Him?
What would you say to someone who may be struggling right now with family trauma or difficult relationships?
How does your relationship with God steward your other relationships?
What do you hope readers take away from reading your memoir?

Becoming an Intentional Family Will be Free to Download Tomorrow, November 1, 2022

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—Monday, October 31, 2022

Anastasia Corbin is proud to present her newest book, Becoming an Intentional Family: Creating Meaningful Memories and Building Confidence in Your Kids.

Anastasia wrote Becoming an Intentional Family to encourage, inspire, and equip Christian parents to create a home where children feel a sense of security and belonging.

Growing up as one of eight children, Anastasia knows the deep craving for parental attention. That desire for a close family led her to write Christian parenting books for those who want the same. This practical guide provides simple ideas for activities with kids, powerful knowledge on love languages for kids, and encouragement on how to create memories that the whole family will cherish.

Anastasia Corbin’s Becoming an Intentional Family will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, November 1, 2022 through November 5, 2022. Becoming an Intentional Family is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Joy Wendling
5 stars
This is the kind of family I want to have!
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022

“Yes, please! Anastasia Corbin’s book helps me as a mama to become more intentional with my kids. I love the way she has allowed God to redeem hard parts of her own childhood to show more safety and delight in her kids, and then she invites us to do it, too. Her book has big ideas and practical steps. Such a great resource for those looking to love their kids for who God designed them to be and to point those kids back to Him.”

Natalie Replogle
5 stars
Great book full of great ideas!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022

“Becoming an Intentional Family is authentic, fresh, and full of great ideas to help jump-start or continue ways to connect your family members and make your relationships a priority. Anastasia has a beautiful gift of merging life experiences with creative suggestions to help guide your focus on what matters most to you. All of those who are looking for growth in their family dynamics will find this a beneficial read.”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Anastasia Corbin at (574) 206-6204 or email anastasia@anastasiacorbin.com.

About the Author
Anastasia Corbin loves to encourage others to live a life anchored in Jesus. She is also passionate about family life and helping children feel they belong. Anastasia taught for six years before her first child was born. She now manages the home while blogging and providing resources that encourage overwhelmed moms to prioritize faith, family, and themselves. The author of Becoming an Intentional Family and co-author of When the Bases are Loaded: Encouragement for Moms to Hit a Grand Slam in Life lives in northern Indiana with her husband Jonathan and their four children. When she is not writing, Anastasia enjoys digging into God’s word, singing on the Worship Team, and reading while sipping on iced coffee.

Suggested Interview Questions

How did you come up with your ideas for parenting? Are they mostly from your own experiences as a mom?
What are some of the obstacles you’ve encountered in your own intentional parenting?
Is there any commonly accepted advice for parents that you don’t think is helpful?
Every child is different. Have you found ways to tailor your ideas to each of your individual children?
What are some of the benefits you’ve seen in your kids that are a direct result of being intentional about family activities?
You write about the challenges of your own childhood. How did that effect how you thought about parenting?
Everyone’s so busy! What is your advice to a mom who wants to incorporate your ideas, but meets with resistance from her spouse and/or kids?
Was it a difficult decision to open up about your life in such a personal way?

Author Jeanine Banza-Katungutere Releases Book on Christian Feminism

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – “I am not an angry feminist; I just want to remain a female.”

When some people think of feminism, they think of man-hating radicals and bra-burning lesbians. But what if there was another kind of feminism? A type of feminism that is based on Christianity and recognizes the inherent value of women? This is the type of feminism that author Jeanine Banza-Katungutere writes about in her new book, “Feminism: Right of Reply to Our Daughters.”

Banza-Katungutere was born in Katana, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a paradisiacal place close to the rarest species of gorilla in the world. She came to the United States in 1997 and is an author, advocate, and speaker who focuses on issues affecting women and children around the world. Her non-profit, Association for the Development of Kivu (A.D.K) established in 2014 in Goma (North Kivu) and Katana (South Kivu) focuses on reintegrating underprivileged young girls who have been victims of gender-based sexual violence into society through education.

In her book, she seeks to teach millennial women and girls about the true meaning of feminism and how to apply it to their lives based on Biblical principles.

A burning desire to write on this topic was sparked by conversations with her 13-year-old daughter and young millennial girls that she encountered in her travels. They supported social and economic opportunity, but as Christians, they were hesitant to call themselves feminists because they did not embrace radical viewpoints that were in direct conflict with everything that Christianity stands for. But as Banza-Katungutere points out, there is a big difference between biblical feminism and secular feminism.

Secular feminism is based on the belief that men and women are equal and should be treated as such in all areas of life, including the workplace and the home. However, this type of feminism can cause confusion among women, as they may feel pressure to compete with men in order to achieve equality.

On the other hand, there is also Christian feminism. Christian feminists believe that men and women were created equal in God’s image, with different but complementary roles designed specifically for them.

They see femininity not as a curse or weakness, but as a gift from God that should be celebrated. Banza-Katungutere wants to create more discussion about what biblical femininity really looks like and how Christians can apply feminist principles based on scripture instead of secular ideology.

Banza-Katungutere is excited to share her knowledge about biblical feminism with other Christian women at her upcoming masterclass event. This virtual session will equip daughters and mothers alike with the tools they need to live out their purpose in Christ. The masterclass will be held on Thursday, October 27th at 6:30 PM EST.

For more information or to register, visit Christian author Jeanine Banza-Katungutere’s website at jeaninebanza.com

The Precious Project Founder Releases Second Book “Precious”

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Jewelle Maynard-Roberts creates an online resource designed to help women recover their identity, worth and value.

Bridgetown, Barbados October 18th, 2022 — Barbadian Author, Attorney-at-Law, artist, and speaker Jewelle Maynard-Roberts releases her second book. ‘Precious‘ by Jewelle Maynard-Roberts is a reminder women of all ages need as they face different stages in their life. The publication was released via Kindle and print editions on October 15th to help readers recover their significance in the midst of life’s difficulties and deserts.

The Kindle edition of ‘Precious’ is available for free on Kindle Unlimited for exclusive Amazon Prime members or for purchase starting under $1 during launch week, which ends on October 20, 2022.

‘Precious‘ is a book for every woman who has ever lost sight of her worth and finds herself searching to recover her best parts. The book is structured in a devotional style to become another tool for readers in their own journey. The author uses faith-based tools such as scriptures from The Bible to connect with readers. Key topics found in this book include recovering your significance, self-forgiveness, discipline, affirmation of your God-given design, overcoming disappointment and loss, discovering yourself again, and discovering God.

Beyond being an author, Jewelle Maynard-Roberts has successfully achieved her creative passions, career, and faith. With her own experience, she releases ‘Precious’ as a tool and reminder for other women to continue their self-development in challenging or uncertain situations. Jewelle has been heard on ‘The Wifey Rehab Podcast’, Life 97.5 FM Barbados, ‘Diary of a Jesus Girl Podcast’, and ‘When Marriage and Purpose Collide’ sharing advice on the topics in her devotional series.

Women going through marriages or divorces, motherhood, new careers, positioning themselves in business, or any other transitional role in life gravitate toward Jewelle Maynard-Roberts. Daily reminders from Jewelle such as “You are not damaged goods. Sometimes we exit our life experiences feeling like damaged goods, with our string of pearls of worth broken and lost.” can be found on The Precious Project’s social pages.

‘Precious’ is the inspiration behind The Precious Project, an online resource created to help women recover their identity, worth and value. Jewelle does not use the term “life coach”. However, she is the Founder of The Precious Project. Learn about new releases and appearances by following The Precious Project on social media.

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About Jewelle Maynard-Roberts

Jewelle Maynard-Roberts is an Attorney-at-Law, artist, writer and speaker. Jewelle’s journey in the arts started during her years in secondary school, where she earned an Irving Burgie Award for Excellence in the Creative Arts for her work in the CXC and CAPE Visual Arts programmes.

She was also a student of music and one of the first students to complete the pilot CXC Music Programme. Her love for the arts never waned over the years, leading her into worship leading and the field of songwriting. She has also co-written with Barbadian artist Nicovia on her first album and between 2012-2014

Jewelle taught songwriting seminars and classes in the gospel arena. As a worship leader, Jewelle also led the songwriting arm of the worship ministry of The Church of God at Orange Hill, Barbados.

She was a member of the Kingdom Arts leadership team and in her role as Event Coordinator, held responsibility for the Lead Lounge and Kingdom Fashion and Visual Arts Gala events in 2018-2019 and in 2021, assisted in the coordination of the Kingdom Arts online video series “Fashion Connect”

Following God’s leading, and answering His call to become an author, she began sharing written devotionals and inspirational art for women and wrote eight women’s inspirational devotional series.

Redemption Press memoir shares story of overcoming shame of a father’s suicide

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the US and has a profound effect on loved ones who are left reeling from the death.* Coping with the death of a loved one due to suicide is said to cause pain that is harder to navigate than if they died by another means.**

Television journalist Anderson Cooper, whose brother died by suicide, said, “Try as you might to remember how a person lived his life, you always end up thinking about how he ended it.”***

Terese Luikens’s beloved father took his life when she was thirteen years old, leaving Terese emotionally alone to cope with the pain and shame of his death. According to the Child Mind Institute, the biggest risk to a child after a suicide is not being encouraged to express their feelings and get to an understanding of the death that they can live with.****

“Though it was an awful and life-altering event, no one in my family, including my mother, ever mentioned it. My siblings and I grew up under a dark cloud of shame, which accompanies survivors of suicide,” Luikens said.

Luikens documents the impact of her father’s suicide on her own life in her memoir, A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness (Redemption Press). The sixth of seven children, Terese grew up in an unstable household—invisible to her mom yet cherished by her alcoholic dad. His suicide added to the dysfunction in the family and resulted in far-reaching emotional ramifications.

“The chain reaction of my dad’s suicide brought pain and chaos to my already turbulent childhood, along with emotional consequences I’d have to deal with throughout my entire life,” Luikens said. “But healing is possible, and A Heart’s Journey to Forgiveness is my life story of finding a way out of the shame.”

From her rocky childhood to finding love and having her own family, Luikens’s memoir documents her journey to escape the shame of her past, find healing and love, learn to trust, and discover faith in a real and personal God.

* https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-a-loved-ones-suicide.htm

** https://www.joincake.com/blog/losing-someone-to-suicide-quotes/

*** https://www.joincake.com/blog/losing-someone-to-suicide-quotes/

**** https://childmind.org/article/coping-with-a-parents-suicide/

Available everywhere books are sold online:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646456203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2493HMJ2R734E&keywords=a+hearts+journey+to+forgiveness+terese&qid=1665678244&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjg4IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=a+hearts+journey+to+forgiveness+teres%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Writer Terese Luikens contributes articles for Mother Earth News, The Secret Place, Decision Magazine, The Upper Room, Hearts at Home, and the Epoch Times, and publishes her own blog, Why Bother? A schoolteacher and a yoga instructor, Terese lives in Sandpoint, Idaho, with her husband and enjoys being mother to three grown sons and grandmother to her much-loved grandchildren.

For review copies and media interviews, contact:
Terese Luikens
Email: tmluikens@gmail.com
Website: tereseluikens.com

Ezer the Bagel Book Series Launches

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Ezer the Bagel Children’s Book Series has officially launched.

“Ezer the Bagel” is a fun-loving book series that helps children gain understanding of Life Skills that REALLY matter such as:

Self-worth and Personal value.
Awareness of self and others.
Resilience
Courage
Purpose

Ezer the Bagel: The Rescue is available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble. For more information, or to buy the books, visit www.ezerthebagel.com

About the author
Marisa Nicely has been an Educator for over 30 years, teaching K-12 Spanish and Personal Development. She is passionate about helping kids discover their personal value, strengths, and potential.

She also recognizes that it has become more and more challenging for children to walk in the confidence of who they were created to be and parents need a trustworthy “Village” they can rely on. Her book series is here to be part of that Village.

Marisa is the mom of two adult children, who are her treasure, and also has a Basset/Beagle dog named Ezer. Each day while walking Ezer, she takes notice of just how joyful and loving kids’ reactions are toward him, and vice versa. This has inspired her to write the book series for children Ezer the Bagel!

Endorsements
THIS IS AMAZING!
“The rescue” Is a creative, inspiring, educational children’s book that is sure to add maximum value to your little ones.
Andrew Simila

“The Rescue” provides readers a glimpse into the distressful life of a homeless puppy. As an educator of 25 years, I see a desperate need for hope and belonging in the hearts of so many children. Marisa Nicely’s beautiful story is an invitation for each reader to not only persevere through the most difficult of trials, but also to understand their incredible worth. I can’t wait for Ezer’s next adventure!
April Oliva

Marisa Nicely’s heartwarming book, “The Rescue” about Ezer the Bagel rescue dog touched my heart. As an intervention teacher, I see the need daily for students to feel valued and loved. I look forward to using this book in the classroom to encourage my students with Ezer’s story of hope, love, and value.
Kristin J. Lopez

“The Rescue” based on true events, is delightful and the illustrations perfect. Any child who feels alone or inadequate will enjoy this book. It emphasizes the value of each individual as being unique and having something positive to contribute to the welfare of others something sorely needed in today’s culture .
Renita Howat

“The Rescue” by educator Marisa Nicely, is the heartwarming story of Ezer, a rescue dog who is half Basset hound and half Beagle=Ezer the Bagel. With charming illustrations, Ezer tells his story, teaching children that we all have value—whether you are a rescue dog or person. As an elementary teacher, I know students and parents will love Ezer the Bagel. I look forward to the next books in the series.
Lyn Adelstein

“The Rescue” by Marisa Nicely, is the touching and beautifully illustrated story of when Ezer found his loving forever home. You will smile, you will laugh, you will cry, and you will most definitely fall in love with Ezer the Bagel too!
Michelle Scott

“The Rescue” is a well-illustrated and delightfully touching story that appears to showcase the importance of value, in relation to ourselves and all living things. Enter the canine character, Ezer, the Bagel, who not only learns so many things about himself that he can value, but what it, also, means to become treated as a ‘someone’ of value no matter what. I highly recommend this exceptional read.
Sashya Sharone Amee

This story is so sweet! Ezer’s rescue offers encouragement and is an excellent reminder to children that they are worth so much! As a mom of two small children, I believe that Ezer sends a message that all children need to know. I’m so excited to read about this darling Bagel’s next adventure!
Nadine Patterson

This book is a beautiful tribute to the amazing relationship between a rescued dog and his human. It is truly needed at this time to help everyone see that they are valued and needed. We all have gifts to give and this book shows the importance of sharing those gifts with those around us.
Rosemary Smallwood

This is an excellent book for all ages; I am going to buy one and share it with my students.
Alba Breitenbucher

What a heartwarming uplifting book that I wish we would have had to read to our son when he was growing up. The theme of bringing a rescue dog into your home to the benefit of all should be a universal one. I love Ezer the Bagel.
Tim Tipping

The Rescue is sure to bring joy to every child and adult who reads the story. In today’s fast-paced and digital world, rescues like Ezer, have brought to light how emotional queues are represented in animal communication. It helps that Ezer has a special bagel way of bringing friends together and loads of laughs, too!
Diane Martin

St Shenouda Press is proud to present ‘The Incendus Letters’ by Joshua Karras.

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – To commemorate 80 years since C.S. Lewis’ classic satirical novel The Screwtape Letters, Joshua Karras’ The Incendus Letters allows a new generation of readers a glimpse into the perspective of the demons that plague their lives.

Set in the 21st century, Karras uses Lewis’ epistolary format to explore the complexities and hidden traps of modern living. In this engaging way, Karras gives the reader a great understanding and investigation of the challenges and dangers of modern living.

Maniacus, a senior demon, gives advice when Screwtape’s son Incendus is entrusted with the conviction of human life on Earth, which makes for a fun yet wise and perceptive read. For the reader, the Incendus letters act as a mirror. A review of how they may improve their quality of life dealing with various subjects, including the internal struggles with temptation and the numerous problems encountered in modern times.

Here are some of Maniacus’ advice:

“They can be totally hypnotised and transfixed upon the desire and possibility of more in the future, that often we have found they never look up in the present to appreciate what they do have.”

“We are lucky that humans are mostly unaware of the anxiety-inducing world they have created for themselves in recent times. They engage in fanatic and sometimes desperate attempts to have things done immediately simply because it is feasible thanks to their gizmos and gadgets. We are establishing effective ways to suggest to our humans to busy themselves until they are tied so tightly in mental and emotional knots, they are in no place to complete their naturally inclined activity of praising their creator.”

Through the inverted lens of nefarious intent, readers are creatively invited to
consider both religious and secular ideologies, which aim to reduce the power of
various painful, harmful and diminishing habits, patterns and characteristics of being
human.

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact the publisher at books@stshenoudapress.com.

To purchase, visit St Shenouda Press website or any other online bookstore.

Macey Warren best selling debut children’s book, Fruit of Our Love maintains Amazon best seller status.

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States – October 8, 2022

Macey Warren wrote Fruit of Our Love to prepare young children for a new sibling by comparing the baby growing inside Mom to ever-larger fruits and vegetables—concrete objects from children’s everyday lives that they can understand.

This mother’s love song to her preborn baby takes families on a fun-filled—and factual—picture book about baby growth during pregnancy. Using vivid comparisons to fruits and vegetables, Fruit of Our Love traces baby’s development from “poppy seed” to “watermelon,” reminding young children of how they came into the world amid the same excitement and reassuring them of their place with their siblings and in their expanding family.

Macey Warren’s Fruit of Our Love is free and available for download on Amazon through October 8, 2022. Fruit of Our Love is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased and written a review of the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Jennifer Grandfield
5 stars

Adorable!
“Adorable! Such a cute understandable timeline for little ones. I will be recommending this to everyone I know with future babies and grand babies.”

JC Hay
5 stars

Perfect for Growing families/baby shower gift
“This book is adorable – I’m planning to give it to two of my friends who are expecting their second this fall. It’s a great way to prepare future big brothers and sisters for their new sibling on the way.”

Jan
5 stars

Fun Read about the Pregnancy Journey
“What a creative presentation of the stages of growth in fetal development! I like the playful rhyme and coordination of illustrations. It is informative, yet fun.”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact Macey Warren at maceywarren7@gmail.com.

About the Author: Macey Warren is a public relations professional with a knack for storytelling. Since childhood, she has loved reading and writing, and her cousin’s pregnancy inspired her to create Fruit of Our Love. Born in Seymour, Indiana, she now lives in North Carolina and looks forward to someday reading Fruit of Our Love to her own little poppy seed.

Suggested Interview Questions:

What is it that so captivated you about your cousin’s pregnancy that you decided to write a book? Did you have your future little one in mind as you wrote Fruit of Our Love?

What led you to use the “fruit” comparison? Did you pick out the different fruits yourself and tie them all together into the story, or . . .?

How did your current job in PR help prepare you for writing a children’s story?

In this world in which abortion is so prevalent, how does a book like yours promote preborn life and loving the preborn child?

Some people say “it’s easy to write a children’s story,” but we know that’s not the case. Talk to us a little about the editing process and how it improved the story.

Will this book turn into a series? What other books might you write that tie in to this one?

New Movie ‘Unknown Crisis’ Available Now

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – It’s a simple case of cause and effect. Hope dies and our dreams with it! Sooner or later we resign ourselves to the situation and stop hoping for change. We embrace hopelessness.

That is Simon’s life, a long series of disappointments. Despite all his good intentions and best efforts, nothing is going right. His wife is ill and bed bound. The medical bills are crippling, and he is in debt. His son John is rebellious and hell-bent and self-destructive.

Simon’s only source of joy is Anne, his beautiful teenage daughter. One day, overwhelmed by disenchantment and depression and having reached the breaking point, Simon confides in a stranger he meets in a park.

Simon begins his journey back to hope, but nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover! The shock he will feel – when he discovers the real and unseen cause of all his troubles.

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Fruit of Our Love An Amazon Best Selling Book Free to Download

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Macey Warren presents her best selling debut children’s book, Fruit of Our Love.

United States – October 6, 2022 – New author Macey Warren prepares young children for a new sibling by comparing the baby growing inside Mom to ever-larger fruits and vegetables—concrete objects from children’s everyday lives that they can understand.

Macey Warren’s Fruit of Our Love is free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days through October 8, 2022. Fruit of Our Love is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased and written a review of the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Payton
5 stars

Endearing & Wholsesome
“I love how this takes something that’s already so miraculous and explains the stages in a wholesome way. Would be great gift for any new mother/parents or for parents explaining to their older children what is happening through the next 9 months. The author did a phenomenal job being so creative with the wording.”

Kindle Customer
5 stars

Written with Love
“This book is well written, and the illustrations are great. I think that if it’s read to children, it will be easy for them to understand the pregnancy and the feelings their mother had when she was expecting. It doesn’t pretend to be a book on pregnancy, but it is a book about the love of a mother (and father) for their little one that they haven’t met yet.”

Maggie W
5 stars

A Heartwarmer
“This sweet book will tug at the heart strings! Well-written with great illustrations, this is a book that the whole family will love. I hope Macey will write many more books in the future as I cannot wait to read this one to my children!”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact Macey Warren at maceywarren7@gmail.com.

About the Author:
Macey Warren is a public relations professional with a knack for storytelling. Since childhood, she has loved reading and writing, and her cousin’s pregnancy inspired her to create Fruit of Our Love. Born in Seymour, Indiana, she now lives in North Carolina and looks forward to someday reading Fruit of Our Love to her own little poppy seed.

Suggested Interview Questions:
What is it that so captivated you about your cousin’s pregnancy that you decided to write a book? Did you have your future little one in mind as you wrote Fruit of Our Love?

What led you to use the “fruit” comparison? Did you pick out the different fruits yourself and tie them all together into the story, or . . .?

How did your current job in PR help prepare you for writing a children’s story?

In this world in which abortion is so prevalent, how does a book like yours promote preborn life and loving the preborn child?

Some people say “it’s easy to write a children’s story,” but we know that’s not the case. Talk to us a little about the editing process and how it improved the story.

Will this book turn into a series? What other books might you write that tie in to this one?

Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma Free for One More Day

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States—October 4, 2022

Robin Meade presents the relaunch and new audio launch of her best selling book, Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma

Robin wrote Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma for adults who have experienced an emotionally abusive childhood and are ready to heal.

Robin’s story—in all its raw but authentic transparency—unpacks her childhood emotional abuse and her struggle to repair the damage. Exploring the biblical response to healing from hidden abuse, Robin answers questions of how to trust God in the hard times, how to find wholeness in Christ, and how to become an emotionally healthy woman [or man]. For those recovering from childhood trauma, or walking with those who are, Fierce Wholeness will comfort, guide, and help you begin to place your emotions, faith, and life in a healing relationship with Christ.

Robin Meade’s Fierce Wholeness: Finding Myself after Childhood Emotional Trauma will be free and available for download on Amazon for through October 4, 2022. Click here to download. Fierce Wholeness is overwhelmingly rated 5 stars by those who have purchased the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Nora Ophelia Tatina
5 Stars

“This isn’t just a story; it’s hope in written form!
This book is a snapshot of how God can take the messy part of life and create a beautiful masterpiece. Robin’s story can resonate with anyone because we’ve all been hurt. Through Robin’s journey, we experience the healing and restoration that only God can provide. In the end, this book isn’t just a story; it’s hope in written form and a reminder that even our ugliest, most painful memories are victorious when we turn to Christ.”

Amazon Customer
5 Stars

“Great Read!
Let me say, I’m not a reader and I finished this book in two days. I didn’t want to put it down. What a beautiful story of all her struggles and how she overcame them all. I’m looking forward to the next book.”

A W Baker5 Stars

“A Life Worthy of Testimony
As a pastor’s wife, I found this book to be a well written testimony of how in God’s eyes, damage is repairable and useable. I enjoyed the analogies and humor scattered throughout. An easy read full of hope for today’s world.”

For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release please contact Robin Meade at 708-846-8844 or email robin@robinmeadeauthor.com.

Robin Meade grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but now she walks with God in the beautiful suburbs of Chicago. For nearly five years she has led and taught as part of the women’s ministry team at New Life Brookfield Church. She loves her dog and great food, but mostly she loves Jesus. She strives to glorify God while encouraging people to experience God’s restorative healing.

Fruit of Our Love Will be Free to Download Tomorrow, October 4, 2022

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FAITH NEWS SERVICE – United States – October 3, 2022

Macey Warren presents her debut children’s book, Fruit of Our Love.

New author Macey Warren prepares young children for a new sibling by comparing the baby growing inside Mom to ever-larger fruits and vegetables—concrete objects from children’s everyday lives that they can understand.

This mother’s love song to her preborn baby takes families on a fun-filled—and factual—journey through baby growth during pregnancy. Using vivid comparisons to fruits and vegetables, Fruit of Our Love traces baby’s development from “poppy seed” to “watermelon,” reminding young children of how they came into the world amid the same excitement and reassuring them of their place with their siblings and in their expanding family.

Macey Warren’s Fruit of Our Love will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days beginning on October 4, 2022. Fruit of Our Love is rated 5 stars by those who have purchased and written a review of the book. Here’s what some of the reviewers have said:

Sarah
5 stars
Creative, educational, and meaningful

“I love this, it is so clever! Perfect to teach siblings as mom goes through pregnancy. Would definitely recommend to all pregnant moms – a book shelf must have!”

Joie C
5 stars
A family’s library must have

“A poetic journey of pregnancy. The perfect way to share a child’s beginning or bring a future sibling close to the new baby. A great gift for new mother, big brother or sister.”

Georgie
5 stars
Sweet and Clever!

“Such a beautiful book describing pregnancy and the growth of the baby in a way kids can understand by using fruits and vegetables they know! I also love to read a rhyming book to kids as they try to figure out the next rhyme! The illustrations are lovely and inclusive.”

For More Information: For more questions or to schedule an interview about this press release, please contact Macey Warren at maceywarren7@gmail.com.

Suggested Interview Questions:

What is it that so captivated you about your cousin’s pregnancy that you decided to write a book? Did you have your future little one in mind as you wrote Fruit of Our Love?

What led you to use the “fruit” comparison? Did you pick out the different fruits yourself and tie them all together into the story, or . . .?

How did your current job in PR help prepare you for writing a children’s story?

In this world in which abortion is so prevalent, how does a book like yours promote preborn life and loving the preborn child?

Some people say “it’s easy to write a children’s story,” but we know that’s not the case. Talk to us a little about the editing process and how it improved the story.

Will this book turn into a series? What other books might you write that tie in to this one?

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