Wednesday, March 31, 2010

My First Nonfiction Is Complete

It was a challenge to write, but that came as no surprise. I knew it would be, but with the Lord's help, it's finally finished! And believe me when I say that without Him it never would have gotten done. Truly all things are possible when you believe in God. To God be the glory for the things He has done! My first nonfiction/ministerial tool is complete, and what a joy (and a relief) it is to celebrate this accomplishment. The writing of I Shall Not Die serves as the final piece of a very big puzzle in my life. I won't go into that fullness of that in this blog post. . .you'll have to read the book (smile).

My most sincere prayer is that when this book is officially released in October, it will be a powerful source of encouragement to those who read it. I want this book, more than any book I've ever written, to get into the hands of those who need its message most and be a life-changing experience to the readers. Throughout my career as a writer, I've been asked many times during television, radio, magazine, and blog interviews which of my books is my personal favorite. My answer has always been that there is no answer for that. I just didn't see how I could love one more than the others. "That's like asking a mother which of her children are her favorite," I'd often reply. But I have an answer to that question now. By far, I Shall Not Die is my favorite among my titles. It's not necessarily better written than any of my other books, but because of the content, and because it's a personal testimony, it is dearer to my heart.

For any who saw the original cover (see photo below right) that was designed for this book, you will notice that it has been upgraded just a bit (see photo top left). I polled a few family members and asked them which cover they liked better and the revised design won by an overwhelming majority. A special thanks to Alex Johnson, III of AJ3 Photography for the picture of me that is on the new cover and for the cover design itself. Additionally, I'd like to send a special thanks to Lisa Zachery of Papered Wonders for designing the new logo for the I Shall Not Die motivational ministry. And for everyone who has gone through the website to pre-order your copy, thereby making you a VIsion Partner (VIP) with this ministry, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. As I head down the home stretch toward the finished line of getting this book in print, I thank God for you because I know that your support has made the process a little easier for me.

Stay tuned. . .

5 comments:

Ricky Town said...

Hi Kendra. I am looking forward to the release of this one. I want my copy when it is available.

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God Bless You, Ron

BiMbyLaDs** said...

Hi Kendra,

I love your books, especially your sense of humour, and way of passing the message without being too preachy.
I would love to read your non fiction as well, although getting these books are hard in the UK.

I live in the UK and is an aspiring author of Christian fiction...just completed my first manuscript!YAY!!
I know you are busy, but would love to be mentored by you, I have no clue of how... neither do I know if you render such services, but, I thought to say hello anyway, and to let you know that you have a big fan in the UK.. and Nigeria ( I am from both parts of the world,) and I tell everyone I know about your books!

Cheers

bimbyladsblog@yahoo.co.uk

Teal O'Neal said...

Hi Kendra,
I absolutely love your books! I was introduced to them last summer and since then I've read everyone available. My local library didn't carry your books and I would have to order through interlibrary loans. Eventually they got tired of me asking for loans and purchased your entire selection for the library. I can't wait to read "I Shall Not Die" and look forward to a new book from the "Grace Series" soon. Thanks for sharing your God-given talent with the world. God bless, Teal

atlantaregionmls said...

Thank you Kendra for this information. may be i will attend you program on 14 Dec.


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