Showing posts with label Folded. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Folded. Show all posts
Monday, September 22, 2014
Iowa Author Fest
I had a fantastic time yesterday in Des Moines for the Iowa Author Fest. I made friends with some amazing authors, learned about new books that I just HAD to add to my already looooong TBR pile, and met really great readers who had come for the event. I was thankful to have been a part of such a special day! This about wraps up our book tour for Watchmen for Morning as we shift gears to focus on the release of Folded: The Forging of an Adoptive Family! Stay tuned for our very special release event coming up on Saturday, November 22nd, called "A Night for the Necessary Ones." :) Exciting stuff is happening!!!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
I think something awesome is happening...
In these weeks leading up to my next release, Folded: The Forging of an Adoptive Family, I have to say I'm humbled by the amount of support, encouragement and generosity. When I get to talk to people from all over the US about the book, when I talk to local business about our big upcoming event (more details to follow, but keep an eye out for A Night for the Necessary Ones), I am floored that SO many people care about the orphaned, the abandoned, and the vulnerable. Then, the endorsements come in from people highly educated and respected in their field... I could seriously cry with the wonderful things being written about this book!
I'm pretty sure this isn't happening to me.
Everyone who's met me knows my passion... I live, breathe, and wear it openly. But I've always felt very small compared to the very great need, the need of 147 million orphans (though I've seen other figures saying this number can go up to 163 million). I can even feel small with the very great needs of four kids, one of whom we've adopted and he fights everyday to overcome and/or cope with his special needs.
Yet, this is really happening. Folded's release is going to be amazing - and it's all because of each of you.
Some of you know my story, and understand why it's so important to me. When I talk to anyone encouraged by what I've written, you in turn inspire me to press on to be a better writer, a better advocate, and most importantly, a better mom.
My hope for this book? That we take this concept of adoption and orphan care, and turn it into reality. Let's get boots on the ground, let's get moving, let's do this.
More details to come. But for now, as I always sign off: Much Gratitude and Respect ~ J.M.P. :)
I'm pretty sure this isn't happening to me.
Everyone who's met me knows my passion... I live, breathe, and wear it openly. But I've always felt very small compared to the very great need, the need of 147 million orphans (though I've seen other figures saying this number can go up to 163 million). I can even feel small with the very great needs of four kids, one of whom we've adopted and he fights everyday to overcome and/or cope with his special needs.
Yet, this is really happening. Folded's release is going to be amazing - and it's all because of each of you.
Some of you know my story, and understand why it's so important to me. When I talk to anyone encouraged by what I've written, you in turn inspire me to press on to be a better writer, a better advocate, and most importantly, a better mom.
My hope for this book? That we take this concept of adoption and orphan care, and turn it into reality. Let's get boots on the ground, let's get moving, let's do this.
More details to come. But for now, as I always sign off: Much Gratitude and Respect ~ J.M.P. :)
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