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Title: Man Of God
Author: Debra Diaz
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2011
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars

“Man of God” by Debra Diaz, sequel to the her first epic novel, “Woman of Sin”, continues the adventure and saga of true love, dedication, perseverance, romance, undying love for family and for Christ. Beautifully and masterfully written, author Debra Diaz, delights the reader with her descriptive imagery and her eloquent writing style. This epic novel is truly a mini-series in the making; you will not be able to put this book down!

Be transported back in time again by author Debra Diaz, be taken back to ancient Rome, to a time when Rome was at its height of glory and a bustling metropolis. Christ had just been crucified and believers in Christ were called, “Christians” and to believe in Christ as God, was to risk death, for ‘Rome had many different Gods’.

Rome was a good place to hide for the two fugitives running for their lives. Young Alysia, now set free from slavery and Paulus Valerius Maximus, her true love, who has now taken Alysia as his wife, are both now steadfast believers in Christ, yet fugitives ever since Alysia’s accusation of murdering an elite Roman. Their life will never be the same, yet they have each other and their daughter Rachel, now 8.

This novel, “Man of God” will keep you fully entertained and have you falling in love with the two main characters. Each day, Paulus, Alysia and Rachel exist in unity, enjoying and savoring each tender moment as it passes by. Life could not be better if it were not for knowing that at any given moment, their life and their daughter’s life could be utterly turned upside down if they were discovered. Each day is a treasure, each day with each other is magnificent. Until that one fateful day…

Filled with intrigue and betrayal, this captivating novel takes the reader on a journey through the lives of young Alysia and Paulus Valerius, who has turned out to be quite a ‘man of god’. Alysia, once doomed to a life of misery as a slave bound forever in chains, now has found love, stability and family life with her husband and their young daughter, Rachel. She has found Paulus and he has found her and nothing can separate them, nor can anything separate them from the love of Christ.

Author Debra Diaz has taken these two characters and shown how two can become one in Christ and how a marriage with Christ can be more rewarding and stronger than ever. With the scripture, “…and a threefold cord is not quickly broken” in mind (Ecc. 4:12 KJV), the author takes the reader to a new level of intimacy with the characters and dedication to Christ. The love of Christ shines brightly through this novel and will grip your soul. This novel is truly an epic journey of the Christian faith, true love and the freedom, forgiveness and new life found in Christ.

Man of God by Author Debra Diaz

A Must Read Novel
10.0 stars
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews

The Frugal Book Promoter
By Carolyn Howard-Johnson416 pages
ISBN: 9781463743291
Available in paperback or for Kindle
Also available as an e-book at http://createspace.com/3656422
Author's Web site: http://www.howtodoitfrugally.com

Everything you wanted to know about book promoting and much

much more., September 25, 2011

Reviewed by

mary greenwood

originally for Amazon

This review is from: The Frugal Book Promoter: Second Edition: How to get nearly free publicity on your own or by partnering with your publisher. (Paperback)

When I saw the Table of Contents for this promoting bible, I was hooked. There was a chapter on everything I wanted or needed to know. I have written three "How To" books and have had a number of reviews and awards, but I am looking to go to the next level with some fresh new ideas. In other words, I had reached a plateau and did not want to repeat the same old methods.

When I first started reading the book I immediately liked the tone. It was as though the author was in my living room saying: Mary, why don't you try this and maybe you don't want to do this." Her books, like mine, are based on her personal experience. She has done book fairs; she has taught classes and consulted with authors; she has written award-winning books. She is an expert. That is what makes the book so powerful. I have read books that make me feel guilty if I haven't done ten things for my book that day.

Yesterday, I exhibited at a book festival and most of the authors were complaining that they had few sales. I looked up the topic in my new book. The author says "Book festivals are for readers." I knew intuitively that she was right. She goes on to say that these are really networking opportunities for the writers and not that many books are sold. That shift made me feel encouraged rather than discouraged at the book festival's results. Even though I did not sell tons of books, I did meet a lot of people: readers, writers and bookstore owners. I got a few tips and gave a few tips. I reconnected with people I had seen at previous events and got some recommendations for the best venues for future events. The author was spot on.

I also checked the chapter on book awards. I have won a total of 28 book awards for my three books and thought I knew all there was to know about awards and have spoken on the subject. However, after reading that section on book awards, I realized that I was not doing enough publicizing after I won the book awards and I am going to remedy that situation. Another tip I picked up. I am now going to say Mary Greenwood, multi-award winning author, instead of award-winning author.

Of course, I wished I had seen this book when my first book came out, but I can see that this book is useful for all authors, those working on their first book and authors who already have published several books and need some new ideas. I know I will go back and reread a chapter when I am starting a new task such as a press release or am thinking about doing a new blog or sprucing up my website.

I am just starting on my new book about "How to Negotiate With Your Dog" (hint: you don't.) I am going to use The Frugal Book Promoter Second Edition, the whole way. I can't wait to get started!
~Reviewer Green is author of How to Interview Like A Pro: Forty-Three Rules for Getting Your Next Job

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Professional Press Releases For The Christian Author

A professionally written press release can make a huge difference for a new author or book release. With a professionally written and submitted press release written by Christian Book Marketing's Press Release department, both you as author and your new book release will receive expanded exposure.

~Professionally Announce Your Book Release!
~Professionally Promote Your Book !
~Increase Your Website Traffic !
~Tap Into The Major Search Engines !
~Get More Visitors To Your Site !

Press Release Package Includes:

~Professionally Written Press Release
~Posted On 25 Author Related Sites
~Press Release Submitted To Additional Sites
~Press Release Will Be Exposed To Various Premier Social Networks
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~Rights To Use The Press Release (as written, cannot be altered)

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There are way too many struggling authors that have fallen for the big number catches. Get your book listed on 25,000 online bookstores. Sounds impressive and actually the numbers are, but again the problem is that there you are amidst the millions of other authors and books and no one knows who you are or the title of your book.

You must create and find ways to create strategic expanded marketing if you want to find success which leads to the next problem, which is, that most authors and writers are not marketing professionals or online specialists.

I am amazed at all the posts, interactions and comments that authors place in author sites hoping to sell copies of their books, to whom, but other authors. Just imagine if one took all that time, effort and interaction and used targeted marketing. That's not to say that the interactions are a waste of time because there are great things to be learned by other authors.

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Christian Book Marketing's Editing Services
Professional Proof Reading and Copy Editing

Whether you're in the process of completing your manuscript or you're struggling to perfect it, our professional Christian Editing Services will help you to perfect your work and provide you with the peace of mind of knowing that everything has been double checked and fine tuned!

~Proofreading, Copy Editing, and Formatting

Our manuscript editing services will help to clean up your work and fine tune it to perfection. We will help you to identify and correct any weak points or other issues page by page.

Upon completion you will have a much more professional manuscript that is much stronger and that will be free of spelling errors, grammatical errors, typographical errors and other errors that could greatly hinder your publication and success.

We do not rewrite your story. You will be able to see what suggestions and changes we have made giving you the final say so. You are the author, it's your book and we understand the endless hours and hard work that you have put forth.

PROOFREADING involves reading and finding typographical errors, punctuation errors, misspellings, formatting inconsistencies and making those corrections.

COPY EDITING covers all the above, but also includes correcting grammar, word usage, capitalization, word breaks, tones, and format. There is light copy editing, medium copy editing and what is considered heavy copy editing.

FORMATTING — addresses style, chapter formatting (check for correct page numbers, table of contents, margins, headings, spacing, indentations / paragraphs, quotes, references, proper use of blank pages, footnotes / end notes).

Regardless of whether you are self publishing, using a print on demand publisher or submitting your manuscript to a publisher for consideration, professional proofreading and editing can make a huge difference.

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For further information and pricing contact us at kingdomexpansion1@gmail.com

Advertising and promoting your Christian book using powerful and effective book marketing techniques should be an essential part of every authors promotion plan. After all you have worked hard to write your book and get it publishe, now comes one of the most important parts of finding success as a author. Your marketing campaign. Christian Book Marketing has the experience, the knowledge and the networking capabilities to get you the exposure that your book deserves.

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