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The very first thing that ever enchanted me, supremely, was a sunrise. I was three, and

Sharon Theresa - Author

living with my grandmother in an adobe style house, tucked into the foothills north of L.A. I awoke early, one morning, and the sight that met my opened eyes snatched the breath right out of me. My room was bathed in heavenly lavender. I leapt from bed and ran to the glowing white curtain, drawing it back – and I was sure that I was now in heaven. Nothing could possibly be more beautiful, I thought, than the luminescence filling the sky outside.

Then I discovered words…. Continue reading →

I had never really considered myself a writer.  I had always considered myself a

Ryan Hightower - Author

marketer of sorts, a businessman, a serial entrepreneur.  My dad, Fred Hightower, saw the hundreds of people I was helping out with Craigslist, and he said “You should really write a book, Ry…You could help a LOT of people with your expertise”.  So I did.

My dad was diagnosed with a terminal illness about 3 yrs ago (and has since passed away), and I decided to take my commitment to him (to write the book) much more seriously at that point. I stumbled quite a few times on my own trying to get it written. Continue reading →

In high school and college, I discovered I had a knack for writing expository prose. I looked

Meryl Beck - Author

forward to writing assignments, liked to use the written word to clarify and explain and teach. Because of my love for language, I majored in English and became a high school English teacher. I always thought I had a book in me, but it wasn’t until I attended Tom’s intensive that I was able to tap into it and get it out into the open. I love to teach and I use words, both written and spoken, as a vehicle to get my message across. Continue reading →

My earliest memory of wanting to write goes back to the 5^thgrade when we were

Becki Hawkins - Author

asked to write a story. I wrote my story about a young Cherokee Indian girl. In her village there was something of great worth that had been lost in the forest. Everyone went to look. This girl searched a path and found the coveted piece. The chief of the village named her Bright Eyes.

 Then later in High School I was in a pageant my senior year, 1969. What would I do for a talent? I couldn’t sing, play an instrument, or dance or twirl!! I wrote a story and recited it. Continue reading →

Dennis Lee - Author

I started writing in the second grade. I had good penmanship and often spent time copying sentences from books. Creating my own words never entered my mind.

Creativity began in fourth grade. The assignment was to write my autobiography. The research was interesting. Besides my parents, I talked with two grandmothers, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather.

During my college years I wrote a few sermons as I filled in as a supply minister during the summers. Continue reading →

Mary (M.J.) de la Peña - Author

AN IMMIGRANT AMERICAN HERO

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As a child of seven years old I would write television scripts as a way of entertaining myself when I was not reading.  I did this for many years during my childhood.  However, by the time I reached high school I quit writing, except reports and essays that were required for school.  Continue reading →

Rev. Jamie L. Saloff - Author

http://www.AlignWithYourDreams.com

 Transformational Healing: Five Surprisingly Simple Keys Designed to Redirect Your Life Toward Wellness, Purpose, and Prosperity

 I remember so distinctly, as if being three years old could have been only yesterday, sitting down with a pencil and a new scratch tablet that my father had given to me. I considered so carefully how I’d seen other people write… connected Os and looping Ls. I knew there should be some variance in these lines of flowing letters, so I did that too. I filled page after page, carefully crafting each line. Continue reading →

Doug Hecker - Author

Doug Hecker

What’s in Your Head? The 7 Secrets to Retail Business Success

I have always wanted to write a book but never had the confidence to begin. In 2010 I finally made the decision to write and then found Tom’s “Write your book in 5 Days” and committed. Best experience ever and showed me a way to get it done.

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Cindie Hubiak - Author

It is with great pride that I write you to announce our First Author of the Week Appointee, Cindie Hubiak.

I have known Cindie for many years and see her bravely walk through many trials and tribulations to be able to get to the point where she is now as an author, and I couldn’t be prouder of anyone of my authors than I am of Cindie.

As is just a natural outpouring of who she is, what Cindie has written will inspire as well as educate. I encourage you to support her efforts and both a fellow author and as a spokesperson by purchasing a copy of her book and by encouraging anyone else, who you know would benefit by the reading of it, to purchase it as well.

Congratulations Cindie! Tom Continue reading →