My Book is Becoming a Reality
November 23, 2009 by Karen
REACH FOR THE JOY
by Karen Garcia
I have grown to realize that my experience is not so unique- there are many others who choose to embrace their challenges, surrender to a higher power and find the lessons hidden within their “Health Opportunity.” Yet so many others are suffering needlessly. My intention is to tell not only my story, but the story of others who have found JOY in the midst of dis-ease.
Please, if you or someone you know would be willing to share, I am currently interviewing SURVIVORS- THRIVERS- not only of cancer, but of any life changing challenge.
I am looking for sponsorship. Because, like any creative endeavor, writing a book takes money. And time. And I want to see it published within the year. Even if it means self-publishing.
I am putting a package together to “shop” the book to agents and publishers. Please, if you have any contacts in this arena who may be willing and able to help me, forward my website to them. In fact, please forward my website to anyone and everyone you know. The more “hits” the site gets, the easier it will be to generate interest in the book. So please draft a simple email that shares a bit about me and my story and pass it on to everyone on your distribution list. The more people who view the site, the more leverage I have to sell the idea of my book. That’s publishing in the 21st century!
But this is not just about “selling” my book. It is about sharing my story.
I believe that my story has already touched many lives- as evidence by the stream of letters, emails and even gifts I receive daily and have for more than 2 years. My goal is to help others live in their TRUTH and reach for JOY! It fills me with unbridled Joy to know that I can have such a profoundly positive effect on the life of another human being.
Thank you for Co-Creating my success!
-Karen
A Children’s Book
October 19, 2009 by Karen
Where Were You Before You Were Here?…
It is a working title. Maybe Where was I before I was ME/ Where were you before you were you…
I want to co-create a book about life before, well, LIFE. I want to avoid the use of the word “Heaven” because I want people of all faiths to relate to it.
The idea came to me one night based on early conversations with Zaiden, when she seemed to “remember.” I love the idea of exploring children’s ideas of pre-earth existence.
I am looking for artwork of children (and adults!) who remember what it was like. Already I have so many images floating around in my mind. I want to create the text based on pictures created by kids about “God” and “Heaven” without stuffing it into a religious box. I see it having a global audience.
If you have or know children who would be willing to give up their beautiful, precious art, I promise to include each and every drawing I receive in some way. Please let me know if you do not want your child’s name to appear in the book. Otherwise, every picture will be credited.
Please mail pictures to me at: Karen / Reach for the Joy, Inc. 1118 Josephine St. Denver 80206
Include your child’s name and age and any comments they may make about the piece on the back if possible (or attached with a paper clip). Pictures can also be emailed to kareng@reachforthejoy.org
Thank you- I have high hopes for this book! A portion of proceeds will go to further the efforts of Reach for the Joy as well as another charity I have yet to choose.
Where were YOU before you were you?? Do you ever wonder??
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