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A Very Special Book
The person who has had the most influence on me as a writer and as a person is my mother. When I was little, Mom read us her stories and I was so impressed that she could actually create such vivid, enchanting tales. I was her biggest fan. When I became an adult and started writing my own stories, she was my biggest fan. She has prayed for me and cheered every book I've written.
So now I'm thrilled to be able to cheer her on! Everyday Spiritual Warfare, by Amy Barkman, was released on September 15th. This book examines the power of the Word of God available to us as we face everyday battles against issues such as sickness, unforgiveness, poverty, broken relationships, and a host of others. You can purchase a copy of Everyday Spiritual Warfare from Amazon.com, BN.com, or directly from the publisher.
Upcoming Appearances
Sunday, October 2, 11:00 a.m. I'll speak to the youth at Trinity World Outreach Center in Louisville, Kentucky, and then sign books in the Connections Bookstore after the morning services. I hope you'll stop by and say hello!
Monday, November 7th - The official release date for Lost Melody, by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith. I'm SO EXCITED to share this book with my readers! Check out www.CopelandandSmith.com for more information.
Saturday, November 12 - The Kentucky Book Fair, in Frankfort Kentucky, is THE premiere book festival in Kentucky. I'm super excited to be participating this year. I hope you'll come to the convention center in Frankfort and stop by my table to say hello.
Friday, November 18th - 7:00 p.m. at Corinth Christian Bookstore in Frankfort, Kentucky. This is a multi author event featuring Rose McCauley and her debut story, Kentucky author Vicki Byline, me, and a very special guest - my mother, Amy Barkman, signing her first official book, Everyday Spiritual Warfare. Can I tell you how excited I am for this event?!?!?! Please, please mark this on your calendar and plan to come.
February, 2012 - Looking forward, I'm counting the days until the release of The Heart's Frontier, book one in the Amish of Apple Grove series, which I co-authored with Lori Copeland. Folks, this is one of the most fun books I've ever written. Set on an 1880's cattle drive in Kansas, this book is loaded with western hijinks and humor. If you liked the movie Paint Your Wagon, you're gonna love The Heart's Frontier.
March 15, 2012 - I'll return to Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, Kentucky for a book signing with my friend Ann H. Gabhart. Watch here for more info as the date draws near.
Upcoming Writer's Conferences
I'm often asked what aspiring writers can do to pursue their dream of publication. One of the pieces of advice I give is to attend writer's conferences, which provide opportunities to improve writing skills and make contacts with other writers and professionals in the publishing industry. If you cherish hopes of becoming an author, I hope you'll consider finding a good writer's conference to attend.
I'm currently scheduled to teach at the following conferences:
- March 1-4, 2012- Florida Christian Writers Conference, in Leesburg, Florida. Last year my father's death prevented me from attending FCWC, but this year I'm so excited to return! And I'm SUPER excited to have been invited to teach the continuing fiction course for the conference. Folks, we're going to have some FUN in Florida in March! I hope you'll arrange to attend. For more information, visit http://www.flwriters.org/
