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Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 11:00 PM (EST)

Hi Folks!

Well, it's two days away from the official release of AIJAN and I am experiencing a sense of anticlimax. 

It probably has something to do with the 9/11 anniversary, about which I feel so much, I can't even put it into words. One stark memory is attending the wake of a church sister.  She'd just graduated from college working F/T and going to school at nights. She was about thirty-eight, in her prime.  There was no body for the casket, just a graduation picture of her proudly holding her degree--you see, there was not enough of her found to fill a casket, just an arm.

I remember thinking--how unfair! Just as her life was starting to take off. I remember questioning God about it. I don't remember His answer, but I do know that I found peace in the thought that she was fully persuaded that Jesus was the answer. She was enthusiastic, down-to-earth and a joy to be around. I guess her purpose here on earth had been fulfilled.

I continued on with my life, and as each day went by, it became easier to forget 9/11 because other things happened in my life and in the world, KATRINA for instance.  I'd like to think that I played a part in helping out, but whenever is the assistance enough in situations like that?

Again, I continued on with my life, and it was not till last August that it really dawned on me how I could ceaselessly continue to assist others through the catastrophic disasters that can become one's daily existence. Said catalyst was a worship service I attended at another church in which a young woman of the congregation was shot by her boyfriend because she attempted to break up with him.  She'd just given her life to Jesus and was cleaning out the clutter in her new existence and then she was cut down.

I remember thinking--how unfair!  Not only that, I remember being grateful that it wasn't me.  So many times in my search for love, I've not always made sound choices, but God's grace and mercy preserved me.  Why?

Because my purpose was not yet fulfilled.  I'd like to think that I now make better choices, that I love and see myself as God sees me--but some days I regress--but resurgent was the burning desire to reach out to my fellow sisters (and brothers) to encourage, caution, enlighten.  We have freedom of choice, let us use it, even in our search for love.

I want to thank each and everyone of you for your feedback, support and prayers.

Peace,

Dee

Here's a quick bit of prose poetry I just composed on the fly, dedicated to the victims and survivors of 9/11, KATRINA and the ever present, perpetually silent--walking wounded among us:

We Can Choose

We can choose to be happy
or incessantly be crappy

We can choose to share
or be cluttered with despair 

We can choose to care
or remain unaware 

We can choose to forgive
or regret the life we live 

We can choose to let go
or hold on to what we know 

We can choose to move away
or suffer the pain and stay 

We can choose to help others
or consider it a bother 

We can choose to speak out
or forever have no clout 

We can choose to ask for help
or continually count on self 

We can choose a good mate
or settle--then self-hate 

We can choose to live in the present
or consider days reminiscent 

Or we can choose to live most prescient,

give honor to those who've gone before--
like Jesus the Christ, He is no folklore!

IN THIS NOTE:

 

Sunday, September 10, 2006 

 

Or something like that... LOL.

Hey people,

I'm iz back and have I got updates for you!

Well... updates and a little begging. The juice is loose! Not really, I just had an all nighter so I'm loopy.

Now, now... think nice thoughts--I was typing and quite vertical, thank you verree much! LOL.

 Anyways, the pic above is the final cover of AIJAN and as of last Thursday, I gave the printer the okay on my finalized proof and copies are being printed as we speak. The book is also available on Amazon, although my release date is not till September 15th ... grrrrr... but I'm too tired to fight with anyone right now. read more...

Also see A Star is Born - Part II.

THE CALL, OR, BEFORE THE SURRENDER:

Just a heads up.  I've received such rave reviews on this testimony, I'm thinking of either making it into a novel or part of an anthology of testimonies.  I'd sure love to hear your thoughts about this. 

For those of you new to the newsletter and those left hanging, (so sorry) it is now available in its entirety, as a FREE download.

Thanks for all the love, support and patience.

Peace,

Dee

CONTEST: WIN FREE COPIES OF AIJAN!

 

It's time for another contest!  Trista's scavenger hunt got me to thinking about what my next contest would be. I liked the hunting aspect and I also liked the fact that readers had three opportunities to win--so stay tuned for the next three days!

I've created a new author site with extra goodies and discounts just for list members. Isn't that great!  that's where the contest comes in!

Didn't I forget something?  Nope ...

I've uploaded the new site to three different URLS and each day subscribers will have an opportunity to perform a search:

Day 1: September 13th - UNTIL 12:00 MIDNIGHT (EST)

Task: Find secret site and perform task listed therein.

Prize: The first subscriber to locate the site and email me (before midnight) with the answer to question asked in first paragraph will receive a FREE copy of AIJAN! The next four in line will have the option to purchase AIJAN at the book club price till September 30th!

NOTE: If no one is able to accomplish the first day's task, the URL will be supplied in the Day 2 newsletter and the prize will carry over so that the first two subscribers to respond correctly to Day 2's task will earn FREE books.

Day 2: September 14th - Newsletter will arrive in your inbox around 12:30 a.m. (EST)

Day 3: September 15th - Newsletter will arrive in your inbox around 12:30 a.m. on RELEASE DAY!  YAYYYYYY!

FELLOW AUTHORS: If you would like your book featured in future contests, contact me.   

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