I’m so excited because my book was just nominated for the 2020 Readers Choice Awards contest by TCK Publishing, under the RELIGION Category. Please vote for it at https://www.tckpublishing.com/2020-readers-choice-voting-page/ on Page 16. Thank you!
Author: Virginia Martin Author
The Pandemic’s Lasting Effect on Book Marketing
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing our world. Some of these changes will be long-term while others will cease once the pandemic is past. It is difficult to determine which changes will last and which won’t.
Many experts predict that many changes will be long-term. These long-term changes will transform the book marketing and selling landscape.
Following are some of the changes that experts predict will be long-term. Since we are not God—who sees the beginning to the end—we are left to guess. I, for one, am hoping that not all these predictions will be true long-term.
1. Working from home will continue.
As many companies see the cost-saving without a loss of productivity from their workers, many will move to a new model of work from home.
2. Print book sales to schools and universities will become obsolete.
As more institutions move to online learning models, fewer will host…
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Goodreads Giveaway
Goodreads Book Giveaway
My Little Book of Poetry and Prayer
by Virginia Martin
Giveaway ends June 16, 2020.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway
Book of Testimonies
Journey to Greater: Book Review
Journey to Greater is one of the most encouraging and inspirational books on the Christian faith I have ever read. It is a 40 day devotional with insightful lessons on your journey to greater. Journey to Greater offers practical applications at the end of each devotion, and serves as a guide to believers as to your purpose. I highly recommend this book to all who want a better understanding of their life’s journey, and walk of faith.
Cast Your Vote for the Christian Indie Awards!
I am so excited that my latest poetry book: MY LITTLE BOOK OF POETRY AND PRAYER, is nominated for Best Poetry Book. Please Vote for it under the poetry category.
If you read Christian books, you are invited to VOTE for the 2020 Christian Indie Awards!
You can vote online right now at www.christianaward.com. Cast your vote for one book in each of the Awards’ 18 categories.
The Christian Indie Awards aims to recognize outstanding Christian books by small publishers and independent authors. Often smaller publishers and authors produce fresh, innovative books that inspire readers and fill niche needs. Yet, these books go without recognition in an industry that recognizes bestsellers and famous personalities.
The winners of the awards are determined solely by the votes of Christian book lovers and retailers alike. The winners of the 2020 Christian Indie Awards will be announced by May 1, 2020.
The Christian Indie Awards are sponsored by Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA).
What are you waiting for? Go Vote! And, invite your friends to vote also!
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2020: The year of ABUNDANCE
For the last two years I have picked a word that I wanted the year to be about. 2018 was the year of Balance. I wanted to balance my life to include not just work, but more things I like to do. 2019 was the year of Freedom. Freedom from past hurts, regrets, feelings of inadequacy and lack of self esteem. So, the word for 2020 is Abundance.
What ABUNDANCE am I seeking?
Below is my list:
God’s grace and favor
Gratitude and Thankfulness
God’s use of me as His instrument
Love: Romantic and for others
Laughter
Joy
Fun
Peace
Writing to touch hearts
Successful publications
Professional value
Goals achievement
Understand God’s word and obey it
Embrace God’s confidence in me to be who He designed me to be
Mindful and minimalistic living
Positive Money management skills
Financial security
Positive mindset
Positive outcomes
Powerful prayers
Appreciate everyone and everything
Humbleness
Do you have a word for 2020?
Goodreads Choice Awards-My Little Book of Poetry and Prayer
Please vote for MY LITTLE BOOK OF POETRY AND PRAYER in the poetry category on the Goodreads Choice Awards. At the end of the list of poetry books nominated, there is a box (“write in vote”) to write in the name of my book (above) by Virginia Martin…my book should appear and you select it and vote on it. #Goodreads #Goodreadschoice
New Release: My Little Book of Poetry and Prayer
This inspirational book will encourage you in your walk of faith.
My Little Book of Poetry and Prayer is filled with Christ-centered poems of faith that bring comfort, encouragement, and healing to the soul. Let these poetic prayers speak to your heart, as we journey together as one with the Father of Love, through His living Word and His life-giving Spirit.
Use this book as a daily devotional, meditate and reflect on one poem a day for the span of forty days, or read the book straight through. May these heart-warming, transformative words help give you a more positive perspective on prayer, as a means of growing closer to our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
This is my first collaborative effort with Poet and Author, Chad Joseph Thieman.
Breaking Through the Blank Page
This is my second attempt in writing fiction. I was inspired to write the excerpt below, and I am not sure where it will go. It is the beginning of something that I hope turns into a novella, which is my goal. No working title yet.
“It started as a joke, plain and simple. He was in jail with lots of time on his hands. He was there because a woman put him there, unfairly, yet she had gotten away with it. And now, all women were going to pay the price, no matter the cost or how much their hearts broke. Vincent scrolled around, found several attractive women, and hit “friend request” on Facebook. One of these women, Virginia, looked innocent and sweet, the perfect target to start his plan; he lost everything and had nothing to lose. He did not care anymore about anything or anyone.
He heard the beep on the computer, that was fast, Virginia accepted, boy was she in for a ride. Women, he thought, so gullible and vulnerable, it was pathetic. He hardly had any information on his profile, and somehow someone had thought him worthy of being a “friend”. Vincent looked at Virginia’s profile page but was stuck on the profile picture. Those eyes, kind, yet mysterious at the same time, and the shape of her lips looked inviting. What was he doing? He was out for blood, not romance. He got his eyes away from her face. Focus he said to himself, he had to show no mercy, he hardened his heart, a heart that once was loving, full of trust, but shattered at the hands of a ruthless, cynical woman.
He sent Virginia a message and went on to the next one. He had 5 chat boxes open. He was curious to see which one would fall for his lies first; his charm would work to his advantage. Vincent dozed off while waiting for one of his victims to respond. It was getting late, and he had to shut down the computer before the guards called lights out. Before shutting down the computer, he had the urge to look at Virginia’s picture one more time. Why he didn’t know, but her eyes drew her to him. Just for that, he would work extra hard to twist her heart and make her fall in love with him. She would regret accepting his friend request, he would make sure of it.”
To be continued….
