Please tell us as authors what you expect from publishers. Publishers share what you expect from authors.
Why are there competitive spirits among AA authors? Is it only our ethnic group? Does this happen among other authors, genres, or events?
Does it seem like larger published authors are stand-offish, arrogant or mean to those who are starting out with small/independent publishers,or self published authors?
We have other panel discussion for this event. You are welcome to post your comments and suggestions. We will be live on BTR at Dream4More:www.blogtalkradio.com/dream4more at 5:00 PM Central Time. Come join us on this intellectual discussion on Sunday, December 20th.Call in number 347-989-0702. chat room is available while online too.
Dream Now,
Adrienna!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Dream 4 More Giveaway: Giving the Best of You
We have ways for you to win a copy of a book, DVD, or CD: ON DECEMBER 6TH
December 6 2009 listen to our Dream 4 More showcase:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dream4more/2009/12/06/giving-the-best-of-you
Giving the Best of You! on Sunday at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. CST,
Chances to win on the show:
(1) post on our blog: http://dream-summore.blogspot.com or here on Dream 4 More Blog!
(4) or send email to win. We are taking up to 4 contestants via email. Email to dream4more@earthlink.net (Subject Line: Giving the Best of You Giveaway: Dream 4 More) please include your name and address if you are a chosen winner! Can also leave a comment on FB Dream 4 More Fan Page, but need to email your name and address to us to be considered.
Checking the blogspot: http://dream-summore.blogspot.com and also www.dreams4more.com (Blog). POST until DECEMBER 12TH TO BE COUNTED. YOU CAN POST COMMENTS NOW TO WIN A BOOK. REVIEW THE BOOKS ON DREAM BOM. KEEP DREAMING!
Dream 4 More,
Adrienna!
December 6 2009 listen to our Dream 4 More showcase:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dream4more/2009/12/06/giving-the-best-of-you
Giving the Best of You! on Sunday at 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. CST,
Chances to win on the show:
(1) post on our blog: http://dream-summore.blogspot.com or here on Dream 4 More Blog!
(4) or send email to win. We are taking up to 4 contestants via email. Email to dream4more@earthlink.net (Subject Line: Giving the Best of You Giveaway: Dream 4 More) please include your name and address if you are a chosen winner! Can also leave a comment on FB Dream 4 More Fan Page, but need to email your name and address to us to be considered.
Checking the blogspot: http://dream-summore.blogspot.com and also www.dreams4more.com (Blog). POST until DECEMBER 12TH TO BE COUNTED. YOU CAN POST COMMENTS NOW TO WIN A BOOK. REVIEW THE BOOKS ON DREAM BOM. KEEP DREAMING!
Dream 4 More,
Adrienna!
Friday, November 27, 2009
Books of the Month: November/December 2009
Photos
November - December 2009 Books of the Month:
To be the next book of the Month: go to Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm website at www.dreams4more.com
We are also accepting Dream Interviews that are posted on the site and blogspot! Virtual Blog Tours are welcomed too! For Virtual Blog Tour sponsors and founders, we require a book for review.
November - December 2009 Books of the Month:
To be the next book of the Month: go to Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm website at www.dreams4more.com
We are also accepting Dream Interviews that are posted on the site and blogspot! Virtual Blog Tours are welcomed too! For Virtual Blog Tour sponsors and founders, we require a book for review.
Virtual Interview Tour: C. Alease
C. Alease Interview Q&A:
11-17-09
1. What inspired you to write or moved you to begin writing? My Father in heaven inspired me to write The Gatekeeper. Although I’ve been writing since I was five years old, and always loved to write, I could never seem to focus long enough to write more than a couple of paragraphs at a time. I have an extremely vivid imagination, and I always had plenty stories that I would share with friends and coworkers. I believe that having to write long papers for college, researching and finally capturing my thoughts on paper made me realize that I could actually write more than business memos and letters with impact.
2. What are some major obstacles you had to overcome as an author or writer? What do you hope to accomplish as an author and with your book. I didn’t go into this experience blindly. I prayed the same prayer that I prayed when I decided to go back to school. I asked my Father to remove all of the barriers, even the ones that I would place in front of myself in order to accomplish my goal of completing The Gatekeeper. The only obstacle in front of me that I have to move aside is the prejudice that is applied to self-publishers and inde-novelists today by the traditional publishing and literary industry. Vanity is not why I wrote The Gatekeeper. I wrote it to entertain readers as well as to bring to the light one of the most pervasive secrets in African American society; that of mental illness.
3. How valuable is a professional editor? Do you need one? A professional editor is paramount to the success of a book. One of the stigmas associated with inde-authors is the lack of “polish,” so to speak. It is one thing to have a literary voice, but if you don’t know how to translate those words in your head to the paper following proper grammatical rules and punctuation, have difficulty in consistency in the story, and all of the important things that a professional editor can add to your book, then it won’t be good enough to read and it won’t sell.
4. Is it beneficial for a writer to also be an avid reader? Why? This question is tricky. It is vitally important to read. We need to read every day, and most do; menus, road signs, business-related periodicals, technical journals; the list goes on and on. Reading is a part of our lives. I am a staunch advocate for the fundamental importance of reading. However, the question is, is it beneficial for a writer to also be an avid reader. While knowing how to read is important, there is also the possibility that other writing styles can actually get in the way of a writer’s own voice. For me, the fact that I am not an avid reader may be the reason why I feel very confident about my own writing style. I own my own voice, and can honestly say that nothing in my voice is borrowed from another writer. To that end, when comparisons are made in the future, I want critics to say, “his/her writing style is reminiscent of C. Alease.”
5. What process do you go through as a writer? Research? What time do you write? Do you need a private space to write, or you can write anywhere at any time? I definitely do my research. College writing taught me the importance of that. I also go through processes. I think. I am in my car, and I think of something, so I try to remember what I was thinking if it is funny, or in some way relates to one or more of my characters. I listen. Just the other day, my mother said something to me that I thought would be excellent for a character. I wrote it down while we waited for our lunch to be brought to us. I find that weekends are good for writing, but when the inspiration comes, it can come at virtually any time, and I have to be ready, so I keep a pad and pen ready.
6. What defines your target audience? My target audience is anyone between the ages of 18 and 9999; people who can relate to life experiences of others and draw from them something about themselves. That makes the audience very large and diverse.
7. Do you think book trailers are beneficial for authors? Explain. Absolutely! This is the 21st century, the digital age! A book trailer is the picture that is worth a thousand words. Book trailers can create the raw emotion that will draw the reader into the story.
8. How much work do you put in book trailers or explain the process of creating a book trailer? Is there a layout? Plan? I try to keep it simple; make the point and then sell the reader on the concept. I storyboard in my head and then work it out digitally. There is no concrete plan when I begin. I say a prayer to my Father for inspiration and let it flow.
9. Are you marketing and promoting your book? Only focusing on other writing projects? I do have portions of another book that I am working on, but I am marketing and promoting the Gatekeeper on my own. I created a budget and am sticking to it.
10. Reviews? Do you think this is important to market your book(s)? Reviews are very, very important. Reviews give other readers a glimpse into whether the book is worth spending money on, and whether the book will be an interesting read. Reviews are also a great way to gauge audience reaction, for good or not. Constructive feedback is a good thing.
11-17-09
1. What inspired you to write or moved you to begin writing? My Father in heaven inspired me to write The Gatekeeper. Although I’ve been writing since I was five years old, and always loved to write, I could never seem to focus long enough to write more than a couple of paragraphs at a time. I have an extremely vivid imagination, and I always had plenty stories that I would share with friends and coworkers. I believe that having to write long papers for college, researching and finally capturing my thoughts on paper made me realize that I could actually write more than business memos and letters with impact.
2. What are some major obstacles you had to overcome as an author or writer? What do you hope to accomplish as an author and with your book. I didn’t go into this experience blindly. I prayed the same prayer that I prayed when I decided to go back to school. I asked my Father to remove all of the barriers, even the ones that I would place in front of myself in order to accomplish my goal of completing The Gatekeeper. The only obstacle in front of me that I have to move aside is the prejudice that is applied to self-publishers and inde-novelists today by the traditional publishing and literary industry. Vanity is not why I wrote The Gatekeeper. I wrote it to entertain readers as well as to bring to the light one of the most pervasive secrets in African American society; that of mental illness.
3. How valuable is a professional editor? Do you need one? A professional editor is paramount to the success of a book. One of the stigmas associated with inde-authors is the lack of “polish,” so to speak. It is one thing to have a literary voice, but if you don’t know how to translate those words in your head to the paper following proper grammatical rules and punctuation, have difficulty in consistency in the story, and all of the important things that a professional editor can add to your book, then it won’t be good enough to read and it won’t sell.
4. Is it beneficial for a writer to also be an avid reader? Why? This question is tricky. It is vitally important to read. We need to read every day, and most do; menus, road signs, business-related periodicals, technical journals; the list goes on and on. Reading is a part of our lives. I am a staunch advocate for the fundamental importance of reading. However, the question is, is it beneficial for a writer to also be an avid reader. While knowing how to read is important, there is also the possibility that other writing styles can actually get in the way of a writer’s own voice. For me, the fact that I am not an avid reader may be the reason why I feel very confident about my own writing style. I own my own voice, and can honestly say that nothing in my voice is borrowed from another writer. To that end, when comparisons are made in the future, I want critics to say, “his/her writing style is reminiscent of C. Alease.”
5. What process do you go through as a writer? Research? What time do you write? Do you need a private space to write, or you can write anywhere at any time? I definitely do my research. College writing taught me the importance of that. I also go through processes. I think. I am in my car, and I think of something, so I try to remember what I was thinking if it is funny, or in some way relates to one or more of my characters. I listen. Just the other day, my mother said something to me that I thought would be excellent for a character. I wrote it down while we waited for our lunch to be brought to us. I find that weekends are good for writing, but when the inspiration comes, it can come at virtually any time, and I have to be ready, so I keep a pad and pen ready.
6. What defines your target audience? My target audience is anyone between the ages of 18 and 9999; people who can relate to life experiences of others and draw from them something about themselves. That makes the audience very large and diverse.
7. Do you think book trailers are beneficial for authors? Explain. Absolutely! This is the 21st century, the digital age! A book trailer is the picture that is worth a thousand words. Book trailers can create the raw emotion that will draw the reader into the story.
8. How much work do you put in book trailers or explain the process of creating a book trailer? Is there a layout? Plan? I try to keep it simple; make the point and then sell the reader on the concept. I storyboard in my head and then work it out digitally. There is no concrete plan when I begin. I say a prayer to my Father for inspiration and let it flow.
9. Are you marketing and promoting your book? Only focusing on other writing projects? I do have portions of another book that I am working on, but I am marketing and promoting the Gatekeeper on my own. I created a budget and am sticking to it.
10. Reviews? Do you think this is important to market your book(s)? Reviews are very, very important. Reviews give other readers a glimpse into whether the book is worth spending money on, and whether the book will be an interesting read. Reviews are also a great way to gauge audience reaction, for good or not. Constructive feedback is a good thing.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Let's Make Someone's Dream a Reality!
We know not, we will not help.
Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm will have a book giveaway on December 6, 2009 on www.blogtalkradio. com/Dream4More at 5 p.m. Central Time to win books.
Now, we are also asking those who can donate for the cause: Giving the Best of You for those who do not have. We are sending any books leftover with the win to Bethleham House. They also welcome funds, socks, underwear, toothpaste and other hygiene items. I was told that some sponsors like Wal-mart, Target, and others are willing to give free items online. Check it out and have it mailed to them. You can also send to us to mail to them.
Contact information is posted our our blog and inspirational spotlight tabs on www.dreams4more. com
Bethleham House
PO BOX 24201
Detroit, MI 48224
313-923-6435
http://www.blogtalk radio.com/ sol-searching/ 2009/11/24/ new-face- of-homelessness
We are about making dreams come true with authors, literary agents/publicists, and in our community! Some of us are not too far from losing all we have, but when we give to others that have lost what they have, God will provide for our needs too!
Dream Yours Now,
Adrienna!
Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm will have a book giveaway on December 6, 2009 on www.blogtalkradio. com/Dream4More at 5 p.m. Central Time to win books.
Now, we are also asking those who can donate for the cause: Giving the Best of You for those who do not have. We are sending any books leftover with the win to Bethleham House. They also welcome funds, socks, underwear, toothpaste and other hygiene items. I was told that some sponsors like Wal-mart, Target, and others are willing to give free items online. Check it out and have it mailed to them. You can also send to us to mail to them.
Contact information is posted our our blog and inspirational spotlight tabs on www.dreams4more. com
Bethleham House
PO BOX 24201
Detroit, MI 48224
313-923-6435
http://www.blogtalk radio.com/ sol-searching/ 2009/11/24/ new-face- of-homelessness
We are about making dreams come true with authors, literary agents/publicists, and in our community! Some of us are not too far from losing all we have, but when we give to others that have lost what they have, God will provide for our needs too!
Dream Yours Now,
Adrienna!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Adrienna Turner's Upcoming Events in June 2010
She will be attending this event on June 12, 2010:
She is looking forward to BBCRA Awards too. She will ask you to vote for her if she gets on the voting board. Waiting until December for the nominations to begin. June 18-19, 2010.
Greater Midwest at Brooklyn's in Milwaukee, WI on June 6, 2010. Mark your Calendars to meet me in person and get your copies of my books!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna D. Turner
She is looking forward to BBCRA Awards too. She will ask you to vote for her if she gets on the voting board. Waiting until December for the nominations to begin. June 18-19, 2010.
Greater Midwest at Brooklyn's in Milwaukee, WI on June 6, 2010. Mark your Calendars to meet me in person and get your copies of my books!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna D. Turner
Friday, November 13, 2009
Dream Interview w/ Dream Author: Julia Royston + Zaria Garrison
Meet Julia Royston (http://juliaroyston.com/default.aspx) on our BlogTalkradio.com/Dream4More on this Sunday, 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2009 with guest author, Zaria Garrison (www.zariagarrison.com) with the book "The Prodigal".
Call in: 347-989-0702 to win a copy of Julia's Royston book from Dream 4 More!
See you there! There are no limits!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
Call in: 347-989-0702 to win a copy of Julia's Royston book from Dream 4 More!
See you there! There are no limits!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Desire At Will: Win a copy!
Post your comments to this question: What do you desire for to surrender your will? What does 'desire at will' mean to you? How do you turn over your will?
Answer these questions to the best of your ability.
Bonus question: What does God in the Equation mean to you?
I will review the comments and choose a winner by December 202th!!!
No limits, your chance to win a copy!
If you want an autographed copy: www.adriennaturner.webs.com and www.dreams4more.com! You can order on Amazon and Author House (www.authorhouse.com) NOW.
Only 3 people can get a copy for a limited time of "The Day Begins with Christ" (normally $20) and "Desire at Will" (range from $12)for only $30.
Email your request to dream4more@earthlink.net. Please put in subject line: Desire at Will: Let your Day Begin with Christ. In note, please specify that you want both books for $30. First three will get this offer.
Desire at Will released on December 2, 2009.
Dream Big,
Adrienna!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Dream Reviews: We are Looking 4 U
If you are a debut author and need reviews, please review our Submission Guidelines at www.dreams4more.com. We require two books. The mailing address is at the bottom of the Submission Guidelines. Send email request to dream4more@earthlink.net.
We look forward to reading your book!
November 7th is the last day for the Recession Rates. If you need exposure, this is it! Our normal rates will return until the New Year.
We look forward to reading your book!
November 7th is the last day for the Recession Rates. If you need exposure, this is it! Our normal rates will return until the New Year.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Please Nominate!!! Thanks in Advance
Hello Everyone,
Please nominate me for these categories: (copy and paste the three categories below to the email)
1. Literary Talk Show (Adrienna Turner and Dream 4 More)
2. Female Author of the Year, The Day Begins with Christ
3. Book Reviewer (AAMBC and Dream 4 More)
To: aambcvoting@gmail.com
Send it now and until December 15th.
Thank you in advance! I want to be in these three categories!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna D. Turner
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
www.dreams4more.com
Please nominate me for these categories: (copy and paste the three categories below to the email)
1. Literary Talk Show (Adrienna Turner and Dream 4 More)
2. Female Author of the Year, The Day Begins with Christ
3. Book Reviewer (AAMBC and Dream 4 More)
To: aambcvoting@gmail.com
Send it now and until December 15th.
Thank you in advance! I want to be in these three categories!
Dream Yours,
Adrienna D. Turner
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
www.dreams4more.com
Friday, October 30, 2009
Get Your Books in the Bookstore and More
Get your books in Bookstores and More:
There are authors, who are self-published, independent, or traditional published are eager to see their books in the bookstores and mega stores such as Wal-Mart. Some will search the answers to place their books in local bookstores, contact the book owners via phone, in person, and/or email to see how they can get their book shelved in their stores. Others will rely on the traditional publishers to do all the legwork for marketing, distribution, and housing their books in the bookstores locally and/or globally.
We have to establish their budgetary parameters. This is where most book stores have consignments for authors to sign. They are considered about their budgets and other expenses to shelf your book. Most consignments are 60/40, meaning that the author receives only 60% of book sales and the seller receives 40% of the book sales. There are some who will only ask for 20% and the author will receive 80%. Therefore, you are offering a cut of the sales to the bookseller or bookstore owner to carry your books that you supply. You will sign one-sheet paperwork to agree to these terms. If you sell all your copies, they will contact you directly to get more books from you based on supply-demand. You are responsible to pick up your books that did not sell. You will receive a copy of the terms. Most of these local books stores are willing to take in local authors books.
However, some authors prefer to sell their books on their own for 100% of sales. What happens to availability for customers to get your books? It is best to have your books available at other venues, vendors, and online retailers. Most people are looking at online retailers such as Amazon that takes 60-70% of royalties (or book sales percentage as the author receives the remaining amount). For example, if a book costs $15.00, then Amazon or some book retailers will get $9.00 and the author will receive $6.00. You have to take in value the costs of the books you bought too. Some self-published authors will be charged as much as $10.00 per copy of retail priced book of $15.00. You are discounted at 20-60% off the retail price. Exception of Amazon and online retailers, in owned or small book store businesses, they will hold your book at least six months to two years and will return to you if you do not sell a copy within this time span.
We also can make deals with book marketers, who will promote and sell your books. They normally will charge a monthly or yearly fee to promote your books. Are you comfortable with paying upfront costs and then selling them discounted books? Do your homework and research by checking BBB (Better Business Bureau), how long have they been in business, what type of business, and how they will benefit you. I have seen Black Shopping Network and other online marketers to sell your product and books. Are you willing to pay the cost to be the boss? What is your benefit? Is it primarily for book sales or for your potential buyers to have other resources to buy your products such as your books?
Be careful of scams, because you want your dream to be a reality. If it sounds too good to be true, it is not good. If they charge you annual fees, and want to buy your books at 60% off, and will only send you a payment after the books are mailed to them, who wins here? It is not guaranteed you will receive a check after mailing the books to them, which you are also responsible for shipping and handling. Is it worth the 40% of your book retail prices, and not guaranteed your check in the mail after shipping books to a business or person that just started an outlet to help authors (as they say).
We have to develop a clear vision, which is our mission statement. We need a clear idea or statement of your budgeting or marketing goals. You have to define your niche within a competitive marketplace, or your target audience and population that you are catering your book(s) to. More importantly, you have to define your market and who your potential buyers are. You have to set a guideline, time line, or commitment to your goals. In addition, most traditional publishers will allow the author to get 40-60% discounted from the retail price to have their book available for customer sells, book events, and seminars/conferences.
Credits: Amazon, Wal-Mart, Cultural Connection, Reader's Choice, Woodland Book Store, and Author's insight and perspective when working with these businesses to sell books.
There are authors, who are self-published, independent, or traditional published are eager to see their books in the bookstores and mega stores such as Wal-Mart. Some will search the answers to place their books in local bookstores, contact the book owners via phone, in person, and/or email to see how they can get their book shelved in their stores. Others will rely on the traditional publishers to do all the legwork for marketing, distribution, and housing their books in the bookstores locally and/or globally.
We have to establish their budgetary parameters. This is where most book stores have consignments for authors to sign. They are considered about their budgets and other expenses to shelf your book. Most consignments are 60/40, meaning that the author receives only 60% of book sales and the seller receives 40% of the book sales. There are some who will only ask for 20% and the author will receive 80%. Therefore, you are offering a cut of the sales to the bookseller or bookstore owner to carry your books that you supply. You will sign one-sheet paperwork to agree to these terms. If you sell all your copies, they will contact you directly to get more books from you based on supply-demand. You are responsible to pick up your books that did not sell. You will receive a copy of the terms. Most of these local books stores are willing to take in local authors books.
However, some authors prefer to sell their books on their own for 100% of sales. What happens to availability for customers to get your books? It is best to have your books available at other venues, vendors, and online retailers. Most people are looking at online retailers such as Amazon that takes 60-70% of royalties (or book sales percentage as the author receives the remaining amount). For example, if a book costs $15.00, then Amazon or some book retailers will get $9.00 and the author will receive $6.00. You have to take in value the costs of the books you bought too. Some self-published authors will be charged as much as $10.00 per copy of retail priced book of $15.00. You are discounted at 20-60% off the retail price. Exception of Amazon and online retailers, in owned or small book store businesses, they will hold your book at least six months to two years and will return to you if you do not sell a copy within this time span.
We also can make deals with book marketers, who will promote and sell your books. They normally will charge a monthly or yearly fee to promote your books. Are you comfortable with paying upfront costs and then selling them discounted books? Do your homework and research by checking BBB (Better Business Bureau), how long have they been in business, what type of business, and how they will benefit you. I have seen Black Shopping Network and other online marketers to sell your product and books. Are you willing to pay the cost to be the boss? What is your benefit? Is it primarily for book sales or for your potential buyers to have other resources to buy your products such as your books?
Be careful of scams, because you want your dream to be a reality. If it sounds too good to be true, it is not good. If they charge you annual fees, and want to buy your books at 60% off, and will only send you a payment after the books are mailed to them, who wins here? It is not guaranteed you will receive a check after mailing the books to them, which you are also responsible for shipping and handling. Is it worth the 40% of your book retail prices, and not guaranteed your check in the mail after shipping books to a business or person that just started an outlet to help authors (as they say).
We have to develop a clear vision, which is our mission statement. We need a clear idea or statement of your budgeting or marketing goals. You have to define your niche within a competitive marketplace, or your target audience and population that you are catering your book(s) to. More importantly, you have to define your market and who your potential buyers are. You have to set a guideline, time line, or commitment to your goals. In addition, most traditional publishers will allow the author to get 40-60% discounted from the retail price to have their book available for customer sells, book events, and seminars/conferences.
Credits: Amazon, Wal-Mart, Cultural Connection, Reader's Choice, Woodland Book Store, and Author's insight and perspective when working with these businesses to sell books.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Dream 4 More Showcase
Hooray! We start our first showcase on November 1, 2009 at 5 p.m. Central Time at www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More.
Call in number: 347-989-0702.
We have guest speaker and author: Anjuelle Floyd.
Host: Adrienna Turner
Co-Hosts: Shelia E. Lipsey and Pamela S. King, guest hosts are welcome too.
Topic: Dream 4 More.
We will post in a week or two our book giveaway contest and how you can enter or win.
Dream yours,
Adrienna!
Call in number: 347-989-0702.
We have guest speaker and author: Anjuelle Floyd.
Host: Adrienna Turner
Co-Hosts: Shelia E. Lipsey and Pamela S. King, guest hosts are welcome too.
Topic: Dream 4 More.
We will post in a week or two our book giveaway contest and how you can enter or win.
Dream yours,
Adrienna!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
New Review: Joy E. Turner
Content...Right Where I Am
There are so many people that are goal-driven, but not purpose-driven. We strategically and effectively plan our days to tailor to our own selfish needs and wants.
In Joy E. Turner's book, Content...Right Where I Am, gives enriching stories and real-life experiences to see how we can be content where we are. However, we should not be content with who we are, until we uncover what God's will is for our lives. Moreover, we have the right to be content or discontent with our current circumstances, or to take the responsibility to pray (or call on God) to God to see our situation change.
Joy explains the meaning of "faith." Her terminology of faith is beyond measure, where she gives an equation of faith equates to belief (trust in God) and add action (our obedience). Then, she tells us the acronym of JOY, is Jesus--Others--You. Her lovely name meaning these things, is the order of things, we are to abide in God's perfect plan to discover contentment. This is a must-read when you are not content in your situation right now!
Dream 4 More Reviews,
Adrienna "Dream Reviewer" Turner, 4 stars, Sweet Dreams!
There are so many people that are goal-driven, but not purpose-driven. We strategically and effectively plan our days to tailor to our own selfish needs and wants.
In Joy E. Turner's book, Content...Right Where I Am, gives enriching stories and real-life experiences to see how we can be content where we are. However, we should not be content with who we are, until we uncover what God's will is for our lives. Moreover, we have the right to be content or discontent with our current circumstances, or to take the responsibility to pray (or call on God) to God to see our situation change.
Joy explains the meaning of "faith." Her terminology of faith is beyond measure, where she gives an equation of faith equates to belief (trust in God) and add action (our obedience). Then, she tells us the acronym of JOY, is Jesus--Others--You. Her lovely name meaning these things, is the order of things, we are to abide in God's perfect plan to discover contentment. This is a must-read when you are not content in your situation right now!
Dream 4 More Reviews,
Adrienna "Dream Reviewer" Turner, 4 stars, Sweet Dreams!
New Contest: Win a copy of "Ace of Hearts" By Jean Holloway
You have to join and leave your comments on the BLOG at www.dreams4more.com until MIDNIGHT EST. I hope you enjoy your copy!
We will have other contests in November/December. Please make sure you review, read, and leave your comments on the site when these contests begin. Dream 4 More Now.
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
We will have other contests in November/December. Please make sure you review, read, and leave your comments on the site when these contests begin. Dream 4 More Now.
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Dream 4 More Review
Julia Royston: How Hot is Your Live Life? Return to Your First Love.
Julia Royston writes a devotional book to dedicate our love and time back to God, who is our first love. She delivers a well-thoughtful project since it has a topic heading in relation to God's Word, Scriptures, content on this topic, and song with an ending prayer. She also uses parables, analogies, and metaphors to engage the audience in her ultimate message--able to see it as God does. This is not your typical devotional book since it adds a song in reference to the chapter (topic heading). Since she is a singer, songwriter, and also motivational speaker, she knew how to intertwine songs with a message of God in the daily devotions to our Heavenly Father.
Dream 4 More Reviews, Adrienna "Dream Reviewer" Turner, 3.5 stars, What a Dream!
Please review past reviews: Dream 4 More Reviews also Author Requested Reads! Will it be you! Dream 4 More Now.
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
Julia Royston writes a devotional book to dedicate our love and time back to God, who is our first love. She delivers a well-thoughtful project since it has a topic heading in relation to God's Word, Scriptures, content on this topic, and song with an ending prayer. She also uses parables, analogies, and metaphors to engage the audience in her ultimate message--able to see it as God does. This is not your typical devotional book since it adds a song in reference to the chapter (topic heading). Since she is a singer, songwriter, and also motivational speaker, she knew how to intertwine songs with a message of God in the daily devotions to our Heavenly Father.
Dream 4 More Reviews, Adrienna "Dream Reviewer" Turner, 3.5 stars, What a Dream!
Please review past reviews: Dream 4 More Reviews also Author Requested Reads! Will it be you! Dream 4 More Now.
Dream Yours,
Adrienna!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Dream Interview w/ Dream Author: Shelia E. Lipsey
Dream Interview posted on www.dreams4more.com/dreaminterviews.htm
She is our contributing author on our blogspot and co-host on Dream 4 More showcase that starts in November 2009 (www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More). She was live on our Inspirational Showcase at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Adrienna-Turner/va/2009/09/27/inspirational-final-showcase
Review her interview and get a copy of her latest book, "Beautiful Ugly."
Please leave your comments!
She is our contributing author on our blogspot and co-host on Dream 4 More showcase that starts in November 2009 (www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More). She was live on our Inspirational Showcase at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Adrienna-Turner/va/2009/09/27/inspirational-final-showcase
Review her interview and get a copy of her latest book, "Beautiful Ugly."
Please leave your comments!
Dream Interview w/ Dream Author: Joy Turner
Dream Interview posted on www.dreams4more.com/dreaminterviews.htm
She has been on our Inspirational Showcase on September 26th at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Adrienna-Turner/va/2009/09/27/inspirational-final-showcase and we plan to have her on Dream 4 More showcase in the near future. Read her interview on our site and check out her book, "Content Right Where I Am."
Please leave your comments.
She has been on our Inspirational Showcase on September 26th at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Adrienna-Turner/va/2009/09/27/inspirational-final-showcase and we plan to have her on Dream 4 More showcase in the near future. Read her interview on our site and check out her book, "Content Right Where I Am."
Please leave your comments.
Dream Interview w/ Dream Author: Julia Royston
Dream Interviews posted on www.dreams4more.com/dreaminterviews.htm
You will be able to hear her live on Dream 4 More showcase at www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More tune in on November 15th, Sunday, at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. Please leave your comments and review the site to see this woman of God!
You will be able to hear her live on Dream 4 More showcase at www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More tune in on November 15th, Sunday, at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time. Please leave your comments and review the site to see this woman of God!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Are You Ready?
God is working something good in you! Let it shine for the world to see. Are you ready for what God has to offer? Are you still sitting around, waiting for God to bring and deliver your blessings directly to you? Faith is dead without works...are you doing what God has put in your spirit. We can believe and trust, but sitting around does nothing if we are not putting effort in the purpose God put in you.
My spiritual coach, Jaime Rohadfox, wrote a e-book called "You Need A Coach, Not A Couch." You can find out more details at her site: www.jaimerohadfox.com
I am also doing what God has put in my spirit. To go out on faith and start a literary consulting firm for new and aspiring authors called Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm (March 2009) and co-hosting a new showcase at www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More starting in November 2009. I am also writing books that God has birthed in me, and some of my fiction projects are on hold, to write nonfiction.
The Day Begins with Christ
Desire At Will (December 2009)
Unleashing the Spirit
God is in the Equation (working on it now)
Counsel Me Lord to be a Vessel For Christ (working on soon)
The Fruits of My Labor (with co-authors in the future)
Inspirational Fiction Series: Miss the Mark
Now, I am back into an inspirational play called "Are you Ready?" to get back into my acting and memorizing lines! What are you doing that God has placed in your spirit? Are you Ready for what God has called you to do?
Dream Yours,
Adrienna Turner
www.dreams4more.com
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
My spiritual coach, Jaime Rohadfox, wrote a e-book called "You Need A Coach, Not A Couch." You can find out more details at her site: www.jaimerohadfox.com
I am also doing what God has put in my spirit. To go out on faith and start a literary consulting firm for new and aspiring authors called Dream 4 More Literary Consulting Firm (March 2009) and co-hosting a new showcase at www.blogtalkradio.com/Dream4More starting in November 2009. I am also writing books that God has birthed in me, and some of my fiction projects are on hold, to write nonfiction.
The Day Begins with Christ
Desire At Will (December 2009)
Unleashing the Spirit
God is in the Equation (working on it now)
Counsel Me Lord to be a Vessel For Christ (working on soon)
The Fruits of My Labor (with co-authors in the future)
Inspirational Fiction Series: Miss the Mark
Now, I am back into an inspirational play called "Are you Ready?" to get back into my acting and memorizing lines! What are you doing that God has placed in your spirit? Are you Ready for what God has called you to do?
Dream Yours,
Adrienna Turner
www.dreams4more.com
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
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