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Selling out: From Self-publishing to Traditional publishing
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Bringing Characters to Life
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- Hometown:
- Richmond, VA
- About Me and My Book:
- Imagine giving birth to something that has developed inside you for over 20 years. It sounds painful! And if ever possible, most women would throw in the sweaty, tearful towel. Alicia did—countless times. The combination of school, work, family, and fear of rejection aged her dream to become a published author, but it never died. At the end of the birthing process comes joy.
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Alicia discovered her love for creative writing at the age of 12. Growing up in a rough, low-income Southside neighborhood is part of her history—but not her story. Despite the odds, she graduated from George Wythe High School and was accepted into Virginia Commonwealth University. When time came to select a college major, Journalism, was considered but didn’t compare to the salary potential an Accounting degree offered. So, as many college students do, Alicia chose money over passion. Up until that point, she continued to write short stories, storing them in a three ring binder, which eventually became just a permanent fixture on her bookshelf. The pursuit of a writing career was swept to the back of her mind and she stepped into the corporate world.
Through life lessons and faith, Alicia realized that when God blesses you with a gift or talent He will not let it return to Him void. As Christians, God has predestined our lives and through us His plans prevail (Proverbs 19:21). In the fall of 2005, Alicia accepted her destiny and began writing Blessings of Purpose, a novel. In between writing the novel, she created Wisdom’s Gift, a monthly e-newsletter to interact with those who are new to or, like herself, want to grow in the Christian faith. Blessings of Purpose and Wisdom’s Gift are the two offspring of Alicia’s latest vision, Destiny 11 Publications. Destiny 11 is a Christian based, self publishing company by which she wants to present other aspiring authors to the world.
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- http://www.aliciahilljones.com
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Summer is almost over, but...things are Heating Up in the BOP Hang Suite!
It's an interactive blog with the characters of the Christian Ficition novel, "Blessings of Purpose", by Alicia Hill Jones.
What's going on there?
So far, the characters have blogged up to chapter 7, giving the readers (and those who have yet to read the book) a look into their world during and after the release of the book.
Where is the "BOP Hang Suite" located?
It's in the Wordpress blog community and here's the link:… Continue
Posted on August 16, 2008 at 10:07am —
Inside the Suite: BOP Chapters 1 & 2
Come check it out!
Posted on June 7, 2008 at 4:22pm —
The Hang Suite is Now Open...Come on in!
Lia Braxton (Conrad) has posted her first blog. Stop by The Suite and meet her today: www.living4bop.wordpress.com
Posted on June 3, 2008 at 10:59am —
Let's Talk Spiritual Wealth
Here are some of the themes covered in Blessings of Purpose:
• Teen & Young Adult Relationships
• Finding your purpose and setting goals in life
• Using your gifts and talents towards fulfilling your purpose
• Faith’s role in achieving and maintaining success
• Drug and a… Continue
Posted on March 3, 2008 at 7:04am —
Reality Hit!
Then God tapped me on the shoulder...What about those people you talked to? Oh yeah, I almost forgot… Continue
Posted on February 18, 2008 at 7:15am —
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Scribblers’ Retreat Writers’ Conference 2009
Literacy is our purpose.
Fulfilling dreams is our goal.
www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com
@ Sea Palms Resort, St. Simons Island, Georgia
February 12-15, 2009 – Elizabeth Blahnik, Ernest Gilbert, Pam Mueller, Kathy Kerr, Maggie Toussaint, Dr. Jim Outlaw, Lee Carter, Millie Wilcox, Monica Simmons, Roger Pinckney
May 14-17, 2009 –Dickie Anderson (F), Ed Ginn, Ervin Williams, Holly McClure, Cappy Rearick, Harlan Hambright, Constance Daley, Bud Hearn, Mary Wagner, William Rawlings
August 13-16, 2009 – “SciFi, Fantasy, Mystery, Inspirational”
November 12-15, 2009 – “Novels, Short Stories, etc”
Scribblers’ Retreat is a non-profit organization established with the goal of reaching writers of all ages; to inspire and promote their hidden gifts and talents.
By involving the local community, authors, publishers, editors, journalists and all forms of the literary world, we are opening their minds and bringing hope where there was doubt.
Scribblers’ Retreat is not the typical classroom setting. It was designed to bring world-class authors, literature professors, editors, journalists, illustrators, photo journalists, proofreaders, publishers, publicists, screenplay writers, and website/graphic designers, etc. one-on-one with young and old alike. It is the opportunity of a lifetime for someone who has had a manuscript in a desk drawer for 40 years or who has an outstanding poem that simply must be read.
Scribblers’ Retreat Writers’ Conference
Where “can’t” is not in our vocabulary.
For more information:
Jeanie Pantelakis
Co-director
Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference
1-800-996-2904
912-230-2207
cpantelakis@gmail.com
It's a pleasure to connect with you.
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Check out my latest blog post to read about my newest cover design, read the latest book review and find out how to attend my first book signing for the JGDS (Junior Geography Detective Squad) children's mystery state book series (signing as illustrator of course).
Here is the cover for the second book in the series just to tempt you further...
Isn't my job cool?
Aidana WillowRaven
www.WillowRavenIllustration.com
IM: willowraven.illustration
I still would like to interview you. I have spots open still in March. Send an email to editor [at] aakulturezone.com.
Include "Interview for AAKutlureZone.com" in the subject.
blessings,
Ty
blessings,
Ty
When I agreed to give up my divinity and be born in the flesh, I did so very willingly. I looked forward to the time when we, you and us, could all be together and share in everything that is. I looked forward to loving you, hugging you, comforting you and encouraging you so that, when your life gets tough, you will feel secure and supported enough to face whatever you have to face. I looked forward to being the one you could rely upon unconditionally for that strength, comfort and encouragement whenever and however you need it.
Not only that, I looked forward to sharing with you that we created you to love you, and that we so hoped and desired that you would love us back. We want you in our life, and we love it when you want us in yours. It was so exciting when I could turn to my disciples and expand our relationship to include friendship and true fellowship. I offer that friendship and fellowship to you today as well, and I look forward to your inviting me into your life in that way.
You can see there are many reasons why I came in the flesh so many years ago. There’s more! I also wanted to set you free from thoughts and behaviors that hurt you emotionally and spiritually. If you were hurt by people or experienced hard times in your life and lost things like your health, relationships, or your way of life because of disaster or unemployment, I wanted to give you the tips and tools as well as the encouragement to recover emotionally and spiritually from who or what hurt you so you could have the kind of life I want you to enjoy.
Most of you understand why I sacrificed my life for you and what an act of love that was. It is my hope that this letter will help you understand how very much more my life and ministry were to accomplish. I look forward to expanding our relationship now and forever.
Joyfully, Jesus
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