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LATEST NEWS:
1. My new book, Starting from Scratch When You’re Single Again, was written with Mary Fran Heitzman and released by Strang Communications in September 2008. It is available wherever books are sold, including at www.Amazon.com. See the WRITING TAB to read an exerpt from the book (be sure to scroll down).
2. I post blogs two days a week at www.StartingFromScratchBooks.com Here is the daily schedule:
Tuesdays: Going Deeper with Sharon, Everyday Encouragement from Mary Fran, or a Guest Writer
Thursdays: Quick and Easy Recipe
Drop by for a good place to read samples of my work along with great inspirational articles written by others.
3. Speaking engagements are coming in frequently these days because I am now on the speaking circuit for Christian Women’s Clubs and Women’s Connections through Stonecroft Ministries! Contact me if you’d like a ”Starting From Scratch” or a writing workshop in your community. See the SPEAKING or CALENDAR tabs for more details.
4. In October-November I will be offering a six-week course called “So You Want to Write a Book!” It’s divided into two three-week segments: Publishing and Marketing, and Writing and Finishing. Participants may elect to take only one of them. For more information and a downloadable PDF, go to the SPEAKING tab.
Hi Sharon,
I received your brochure on writing books. I would LOVE to attend; however, I just self-published a book. Wine Press is a Christian company and they reflect this in their business practices. “Heaven Cent Prayers” is a book that does not teach people how or what to pray, but it speaks of the character and love from the God we are speaking to. I know that, even though this book took much time, effort, and financing, it certainly was the right thing to do. I needed to tell people who HE is and this is the way I felt inspired to do so. God is taking this book and connecting it to the people who need to read it most. I am in awe and am flattered by how God has already worked in this situation. I have my first book signing at my church on Oct. 10, I’m selling the books at the hospital I work at gift shop, and I as also selling them at local gift shops. I write for my church’s newsletter, and I have also been published in Nursing Notes, a United Hospital’s publication.
See what you started??????? I started by taking your course called “Write and be Published: Be a Communicator God Can Use” and look how the Lord has gone with this!!! I write every day, mostly journaling. However, poems frequently “pop” up. My point is that writing is God’s way of working, and I’d like to thank you for being instrumental in this process. I would like to take this new class you’re offering called “So You Want to Write a Book!” but I’m working full time now (I have a daughter in college and another son who is yet to start) . Yikes!!! Life is busy!
I just want you to know that I’d love to talk to whoever takes your class and tell them that I’m one of your success stories!!!!! Sharon, let’s keep in touch. This note I’m writing has become long-winded:) Thank you for your gift of writing and your willingness to share your gift. I’d love to show you my book as well. Anyway, God bless you Sharon, I’d love to hear from you. Keep up the good work, and God Bless!!!! Nancy Roberts
Hi, Nancy! Thank you for your encouraging words. I’m so glad to hear about your new book, and I’ll have to get a copy!! Winepress is a wonderful publishing company–one of several cost-effective options available to today’s authors. You certainly have been busy since you took my class a few years back, and it’s great to hear you’ve become not only a prolific writer, but one that God is using to bless others. Keep up the good work, and please stay in touch! Sharon