This spring, I had the privilege of speaking at a tea which benefitted a very special school: Abington Christian Academy of Peckville, PA. It is run by an amazing principal, wonderful teachers, parents, and volunteers — and I have become so interconnected even though I teach at an inner-city public school.
None of us who attended that tea, so excited about the future of this lovely school community, could guess that their building would almost be destroyed by fire in just a few weeks.
Here is the Facebook page for the Abington Christian Academy: https://www.facebook.com/abingtonchristianacademy
Please help!
Please help purchase materials that were lost in the fire which are not covered by insurance: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rally-for-aca-rebuild-after-fire
An anthology that raises money for Guide Dogs for the Blind!
This collection of autobiographical tales answers many readers’ questions regarding the lives of those needing service dogs. What sorts of challenges do the legally blind face? How does one go about obtaining a guide dog? How can disabilities affect relationships? How does one cope with being diagnosed with a chronic and degenerative condition? Can an animal really become a dear friend?
Not only are these stories engaging and heartwarming, but 100% of the profit from each purchase will be donated to Guide Dogs for the Blind in order to raise funds for those who need a canine companion.
Contributors: Tina Felton, Deborah C. Swenson, Teresa Walker McDonald, Brianne Kotschwar, Michelle Newlon, Louise M. Ragon, Taylor Jackson, Adam K. Gilbert, Deanna Lewis, Michael R. Young, Darla Dennison, Gaylene Young, Sharon Ruttan, Christy Hoss, Deborah Hurley, and Joe Derrick Green
Purchase Link: https://www.amazon.com/Led-Love-Anthology-Stories-Honoring-ebook/dp/B0CR6P3CKQ/
Click the link below to see an interview with one of our wonderful writers who participated in the Led by Love anthology.
His Brother’s Atonement
I am so honored to have joined the authors from Whispers in Wyoming with my first book in the series, His Brother’s Atonement!
Shane Phillips had given up hope of ever meeting the nephew born to the woman his brother assaulted. After checks he sent to Aubrey Anders were returned, Shane decided the most he could ever do was pray for the Anders family. When Shane discovers that he and Aubrey work for the same graphic arts company, he must find a way to assure her he means no harm before both Wyoming branches meet for a conference.
Aubrey thinks she has worked through most of her trauma with the help of her psychologist and loving community. However, meeting Shane Phillips seems to have unleashed suppressed anxiety and insecurity. But as their paths continue to intersect, Aubrey begins to wonder if Shane could be part of God’s plan for her despite their painful connection.
Here is the purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-Atonement-Whispers-Wyoming-Book-ebook/dp/B09XKNR9NM/
And here is the link to join the Whispers in Wyoming community. There are so many lovely books in this series. They are all stand-alone! https://www.facebook.com/groups/102725340435705
As I was researching for this novel, I read too many firsthand accounts of women who had been assaulted and the devastating effects of the violence in their lives. According to rainn.org, every 68 seconds another American is assaulted, and one out of every six American women will be the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. According to multiples sources, there are at least 30,000 rape-related pregnancies in the U.S. each year. Sexual violence is a significant problem in the U.S., and in other countries around the globe, it is even more rampant.
As I was delving into Aubrey’s thoughts and pondering how her assault had affected her and her family, I decided that I needed to do more to help women and children who have been victimized. As a first step, ten percent of the profits from the sales of His Brother’s Atonement will be donated to Heaven’s Family. To find out more about this organization, follow this link: https://www.heavensfamily.org/…/victims-of-sexual…/
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