Author Giveaway-Featured Author-Michelle Wilson

Today’s Multi-author Giveaway Spotlight:

Does This Insecurity Make Me Look Fat?

by Michelle Wilson

I picked up Michelle's book the first day it hit the store!  Loved the cover!  Loved the title!  She writes honest to goodness, real woman insights, always gospel related.  She certainly has a strong sense of herself  Her humor proves it (like when she admits not wanting to sit on the hard chairs at church because her backside will show :) )  Her relateable personal stories are kin to my "sideburn moments", and if you've read my book,  Precious in His Sight, you'll know what I'm talking about.  Hee. Hee.  Can't wait to meet this girl!    

 Michelle:  “When we see ourselves with God’s eternal perspective, we can feel confident and whole—even in our imperfection. Just think what we might accomplish if we truly believe that we are more important than we know, stronger than we realize, and extraordinary in every way.”  

Review: “I highly recommend Does This Insecurity Make Me Look Fat?. It is worth every one of the five stars I’m giving it.” LDS Women’s Book Review

Bio: Michelle Wilson is a native of California. Through serving a full-time mission, teaching seminary, Sunday School classes, and speaking at various firesides and conferences, Michelle has developed a love of the power and simplicity of the gospel. She believes in the healing power of laughter and chocolate. She and her husband, Jerey, are the parents of three children and live in Washington State.

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Off The Shelf--Suggested Reading

What's on my shelf?  When you're looking for something to read, good recommendations are helpful.  So, from time to time, I'll keep you posted about some of the books I've enjoyed reading. 

For this post, I have a NEW favorite along with an Oldie but Goodie.  Two books I'd love to suggest for your bookshelf are: 

Women of the Old Testament

by Camille Fronk Olson

&  Eve and The Choice Made in Eden
by Beverly Campbell.

When you read Women of the Old Testament, you're going to learn.  It's not a book you'll be able to read through in one day.  But, don't worry, you won't mind it.  Do want to understand Esther and know Rachel, Leah, and the prophet Moses' older sister, Miriam up close?  I did, and through this book I have come to know my bible sisters better than ever.  I've come to love them and to see them as women--women I could call my friends.  Thanks to Camille Fronk Olson for bringing these women of the old testament to life.  Elspeth Young's illustrations are masterpieces.  A beautiful, keepsake!  Buy the Book.

Eve and the Choice Made in Eden is a book every woman should read.  This book will help illuminate Eve and her choice in a way you've never understood before.  You'll see Mother Eve in an intimate and personal way that will enlighten your understanding of the fall.  This book is doctrinally based, so you can be confident the material has been well researched.  If you're worried about complicated writing.  That's not the case here.  You'll ease into Campbell's writing and love what you learn on every page.  "This compelling book may change forever your perception of our first parents and the choice they made."  It's available in paperback.  Buy the Book

"If we're growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zone.”   These are two books that will surely help you grow!  Happy reading!

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What are YOU Reading? Here's my two latest holiday picks.

Positively Delightful

I have a NEW favorite holiday poem.  It's called Bethlehem's Star by Bevan Olsen.  I paid only $2.99 for this 12 page story that is sure to become a family favorite for years to come.  You can read the whole poem  and see the illustrations when you click on the link. 

Google-Bethlehem's Star

I bought my copy, of all places, at my local grocery store.  And I'm so glad I just happened upon it.  You can order it on-line.  Here's a link for Google.  Again, a great price for a Christmas tale that touches your heart.

"It's time to give the gift."  That's the voice Annabelle keeps hearing, so she has to make a choice.  And it isn't easy.  Find out Annabelle's quest to give the perfect gift in the The Modern Magi.

Over Thanksgiving, I read The Modern Magi, by Carolyn Pearson, with my entire family. It's only about 60 pages, so it's an easy read to enjoy with your kids.  The story is about a woman named Annabelle who is forced to examine her willingnes to give a "true" gift, which means giving up something she wants most.  This lovely tale that teaches us about the meaning of true gift giving.  Everyone loved it!  Absolutely loved it.  I bought copies for friends and family.  Oops.  I think I just gave the surprise away.   Don't tell. 

HAPPY READING!  Amazon--Modern Magi

Find out the Ruby Secret in "Women of Virtue." Available at Deseret Book, www.amazon.com, and other sites and stores near you.

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"Women of Virtue", An Emergency Room, and A Coffee Table

"Thank you for giving my book, 'Women of Virtue', wings.

Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of being in an emergency room with my father.  He had fallen off a tall ladder and was seriously injured.  After x-rays and doctors examinations, we were lucky to hear the news that his back was only sprained, not broken.  Whooh!  After a while, when things had settled down a bit,  my father and I began talking about an upcoming book signing I was scheduled to do.  A nurse overhead us talking and asked me, "What book are you talking about?"

"Oh, I wrote a book called 'Women of Virtue,'" I said.  It was her response that surprised me.

"Oh, my neighbor has your book sitting on her coffee table.  It's got a purple cover, right?"

I was a bit awestruck.  I probably looked a little pale.  My book? Sitting on someone's coffee table?   I had never thought about that before.  My dad, lying there in his hospital bed, beamed with pride.  That was the only part of him being in an emergency room that was remotely memorable.  Wow!  My book in someone's living room.  I guess that's how it works.  You write a book.  People you don't even know buy it and read it.  And it ends up on their coffee table. 

That was an "ah-ha" moment for me. 

So, today, I, first, want to express grattitude for my father's good health.  He recovered from that fall as if her were thirty years younger.  A true blessing.  And secondly, I want to thank all of you, those I know and those whom I've never met, who have helped give my book, "Women of Virtue", wings. 

To those of you who have my purple-cover, "Women of Virtue", sitting on your coffee table, or in your bookshelf, or in your purse.  Thank you.  It's a message that all girls and women need to hear.  I needed to hear it, and I am so thrilled when I'm introduced to complete strangers who have read it or at least know about it. 

It's a big world for unknown authors and small books to get noticed.  It comes down to word of mouth.  Friends telling friends.  Neighbhors telling neighbors.  And so I thank you.  Thank you for believing in the message and for sharing the message with others.   

My book is being featured on a Book Review Blog:  so check this out. 
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If you haven't, yet, read "Women of Virtue" and would like to WIN a copy, enter her contest.  Follow the link below and it will take you to her blog to enter. 

Let's keep talking about the beauty of virtue.  And how true beauty is felt more than it is seen.  For that is the only way to truly be happy.  Have a wonderful week.  CLICK ON "what are people saying about women of virtue" and you will be directed to the http://www.whybecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/.

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