Thursday, April 28, 2011

Updated Website: Pray What God Says

PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS
More than seeing, sampling and purchasing the book.
Visit my updated website at www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com
 

Suggested Publishing Resources for Independent Authors

IS THERE A BOOK IN YOUR HEAD? THEN GET IT OUT!
If you want to go the Independent publishing route, here are my suggestions of great publishing resources:
 
eBook Version visit www.smashwords.com
SMASHWORDS is an ebook publishing and distribution platform for ebook authors offering multi-format, digital rights management (DRM)-free ebooks, ready for immediate sampling and purchase, and readable on any e-reading device (PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.). Authors have complete control over the sampling, pricing and marketing of their written works. Smashwords is ideal for publishing novels, short fiction, poetry, personal memoirs, monographs, non-fiction, research reports, essays, or other written forms that haven’t even been invented yet. It's FREE to publish and distribute with Smashwords.
 
Print Version visit www.createspace.com
CREATE SPACE provides FREE Online publishing tools and community to help you complete and sell your work. Distribute on Amazon.com, your own website, and other retailers without setup fees. Manufacturing and shipping is taken care of. Your book remains in-stock, without inventory, made on-demand when customers order.
 
Now you have No Excuses so GET TO WRITING!!!
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS by Christine Brooks Martin
eBook & Paperback

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

My "Great eBooks" List from Fellow Smashwords Authors

In support of my fellow Independent Smashwords authors, here are links to some great eBooks in several genres.
When you read them, please don't forget to rate them and share with your friends and family.
It will encourage these authors as well as help them with visability!!!
(Downloads for PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhones and many other electronic devices)
HAPPY READING!!!
 
THE ACCIDENTAL HERO by Joshua Graham
Fiction: Mystery, Detective
Ruthless hitman confronts his destiny in a startling tale of redemption.
 
THE DOOR'S OPEN by Joshua Graham
Fiction: Children's Books, Animals
The final destination, as seen through the eyes of Toby, the cat.
 
ENSURING INFORMATION ASSETS PROTECTION by Robert E. Davis
Non-Fiction: Business, Information Technology
Presents a proven approach to deploying entity-centric IT security frameworks, architectures, methods, and techniques.
 
ROMANTIC IMAGES OF YOU: WHERE MY HEART BELONGS by Don S. McClure
Fiction: Romance, Poetry
A collection of poems and short stories about pure love and constant desire from the hearts of two people who spend time away from each other. David Stuart is the highly creative, success-driven, and sought-after promotional presentation producer, and Tiaunna, the woman with whom he has fallen in love with.
 
THE CHRONICLES OF CONNIE  by Constance Cooper
Non-Fiction: Inspirational, Spirituality
A revealing testimony of her victory in balancing faith, singleness, parenthood and overcoming drug addiction. It is a captivating account of her struggles, and through enduring faith how the power of God saved her life.
 
LIFE SEEMED GOOD, BUT... by Richard Bell
Fiction: Humor
Take a walk through the funny, bizarre and unpredictable mind of Richard Bell. You’ll not only have a fine time, you won’t want to leave. Just don’t step on his prefrontal cortex.
 
FROM WITHIN by John M. Dow
Fiction: Horror
Three strangers find themselves drawn to Wakely, a small village in the Scottish Borders, where a centuries-old conflict between two warring Celtic deities is drawing to its gruesome conclusion. A small boy holds the key to their survival, but first they have to find him. And they’re not the only ones looking. 
 
THE SECRETS OF BEING HAPPY, THE TECHNOLOGY OF HOPE, HEALTH AND HARMONY by Richard Bandler
Non-Fiction: Health and Well-being, Mental Health
Extraordinary techniques to everyday people, showing anyone how to completely change his/her life and enjoy a life of Being Happy.
 
And Still Available as a FREE Download Using COUPON CODE MH48S
My Book PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS by Christine Brooks Martin
Non-Fiction: Religion, Inspirational
A valuable resource to help you deepen your relationship with God through prayer.
 
 
HAPPY READING!!!
"Pray What God Says" eBook and Paperback
 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

"Like" Pray What God Says?

I was scrolling through my feeds on Facebook yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon and ran across a pleasant surprise. A Facebook Fav, Diesel (one of the distribution channels for my eBook), reflected 2 Likes to my post where I shared information about my book "Pray What God Says." Sometimes I don't click on the "Like" thumbs-up icon too much. Just the fact that someone took the time to appreciate their indulgence of my post makes me happy. But this time I clicked to see who posted the "Like" and to my surprise Justin William Bieber was one and Diesel was the other.
 
All I know about the young idol-icon Mr. Bieber is from my grandchildren and whatever I might happen to see or hear when sharing cable time with them. I clicked on the back link to see if was legit and it was, so I was happier. When I hopped back over to the Diesel FB page, I noticed he posted a "Like" to several other books in various genres. Then I hoped he wasn't having a "Like-Click-Kick" but truly sincere. Whatever the reason I want to say, Mr. Justin William Bieber, thank you for clicking the "Like" button. I am honored you took the time, but most of all I hope that you were able to get past the bookcover--the profile photo for all my posts--and investigate a sampling of the pages.
 
My desire and effort in writing my book is to share about Who has been the MEANS for keeping me safe and sane in the midst of storms and critical moments; the anchor that has kept me afloat when I was about to sink because of a LACK of faith, hope, love, comfort, strength, health, finances and overall well-being; and the ONE who I can talk to and share my heart with 24/7-- 365. He is the Most High Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
 
So Mr. Justin William Bieber, I hope you did check out a few pages of my book. I also hope that if and when you experience what I just mentioned, just know that there is a Comforter, Helper, Burden-bearer, Provider, Way-maker, Protector, Healer, and most of all, Friend who is always available to turn to when you decide to allow Him to be all that He is and can be, to and for you.
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS by Christine Brooks Martin
eBook & Paperback
(Download eBook 100% FREE with coupon code MH48S)
But Buy the Book (lol)
www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Monday, April 11, 2011

A "LIKE LINK" -- Operation eBook Drop

This evening I was surfing around on Facebook. While scrolling through one of my "Like Link" Fan pages I found an interesting link to another page called "Operation eBook Drop." Independent authors can donate their ebooks FREE to deployed coalition troops. Indie authors and soldiers who want to participate can contact edwpat@att.net for details.
 
Smashwords.com authors are able to generate coupons to make their titles free. And the ebooks are formatted for PC/MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad, or other electronic devices. It is a great idea all around. The troops can get a variety of electronic reading material and authors are able to offer their ebooks and goodwill. If you have Facebook check out my latest "Like Link" Operation eBook Drop.
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS by Christine Brooks Martin
eBook & Paperback
(eBook 100% free with coupon code MH48S)

Friday, April 8, 2011

The Chronicles of Connie

I am so proud to introduce a new book by my spiritual daughter, Ms. Constance Cooper. It is entitled "The Chronicles of Connie" available as an eBook. The paperback version will be launched later this month.  I hope you will visit the following link at Smashwords.com to download and read a sample or purchase.  https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/52212?ref=cbrooksmar10

To follow is the foreword about Connie's project.

And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. --Revelations 12:11. In the early fall of 2010, I received a request from one of the commentary writers of the weekly news publication I work for. He knew a young lady by the name of Constance Cooper who was interested in publishing a book. Since I was a new author, he wondered if I wouldn't mind sharing how to self publish or at least forward Ms. Cooper to the resources that would help her achieve her goal. So I sent an email to her outlining in detail the steps I took to finish my book and I thought that would be the end of it. But after a few back and forth contacts via email, she and I eventually conversed with one another by telephone. It turned out to be the most enlivening conversation that ended in both of us praying for one another. Through subsequent conversations with Constance, I came to know that my first impression of her humility and sincerity was truly genuine. I agreed to at least copyedit her manuscript before forwarding her on to other resources for the publishing process.

I received her manuscript a few days later and decided to look at it the next day when I had free time. Despite being tired from a long day at work, curiosity got the best of me. So around 2:00 a.m. I decided to read just the introduction. I could not put it down! The anointing flew off the pages. As I read the manuscript I could feel that God had His mighty hand on Constance's hand as she typed her testimony. I know that God has people in hidden places who have been tried, broken, mended, restored to ultimately be revealed to the Body of Christ. These men and women who have submitted their lives to the processing of the Holy Spirit will be those that He uses to enlarge His Kingdom.

Ms. Constance Cooper is such a one who God is going to use to instill hope in a generation of people who thought themselves hopeless. This book “The Chronicles of Connie” is a vehicle from the vessel who will by the enabling power of the Holy Spirit, break yokes and set the captive free. Matthew 10:8 says that our reasonable service as the believer is to... Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give (KJV). We all as believers have been given the ministry of reconciliation...And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. --2Corinthians 5:18 KJV.

Constance has revealed her diligence in evangelistically serving the Lord through her obedience in writing this book. She fearlessly tells the story of her life with a transparency about the struggles and the victories that is truly captivating. Throughout the pages, she gives all glory to the Lord God for all things, even for what is to come. For she knows and acknowledges that her times and seasons are in the hands of the Lord and He is yet making her to become what He has planned, purposed and destined for her life. To my spiritual daughter Constance: This is true humility, and if retained, it will take you to places, realms and dimensions that you have yet to fathom. Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. --Philippians 1:6 KJV

And finally, to every reader of “The Chronicles of Connie,” expect your miracle, healing and deliverance and your expectation shall not be cut off. For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. --Proverbs 23:18 KJV.

Christine Brooks Martin, author of “Pray What God Says”

www.praywhatgodsays.weebly.com

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Checkout These Books from Fellow Smashwords Authors

Visit the links to these new releases by my fellow authors at Smashwords.com
You will be able to download and/or view at least 15% of their book in formats for PC/Mac, Kindle Reader, Nook, iPad, and other electronic devices.
 
How to Out-Sell, Out-Market, Out-Promote, Out-Advertise Everyone Else You Compete Against... Before They Even Know What Hit Them
Powerful strategies, methods, concepts and techniques to rapidly increase your sales, multiply your profits and skyrocket your personal wealth. "This book is an eye-opener to success and wealth through proven strategies - if you don't feel inspired when you read it, you best check yourself for a pulse!https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/51997?ref=cbrooksmar10

Halfway to Venus by Sarah Anderson. $5.99 from Smashwords.com

Halfway to Venus is the story of Sarah Anderson’s life with only one arm. It is a journey of exploration and discovery, through literature and art and real life, concerned with finding out about arms and their significance, about other people who have lost their arms and about phantom and prosthetic limbs.

The Visa Book by Christine Gilbert. $10.00 from Smashwords.com

60% of the countries of world do not require a visa for American passport holders. But which ones? Online information about visa rules are often incorrect and outdated -- and almost never cite their source. The Visa Book gives you all the rules in one place!

Walkabout Woman by Michaela Roessner. $2.99 from Smashwords.com

A novel of the Australian Outback & Aboriginal Dreamtime; it won the John W. Campbell & Crawford Awards.
 
 
Bible Wisdom: PSALMS of Praise & Power Newly Translated from the Greek Old Testament
by John Howard Reid. $3.99 from Smashwords.com
Disregarding duplications and material that fails to qualify as either powerful or praiseworthy, 84 uplifting Psalms are given new life and meaning in this inspired and inspiring translation from the ancient Greek Old Testament, the Septuagint. Neither the original meaning nor the poetry is lost or diluted, for each selected Psalm is rendered in both a literal translation and a more poetic style.
 
 
Pray What God Says
by Christine Brooks Martin.
"Pray What God Says" is a valuable resource to help you deepen your relationship with God through prayer. Contains topical scriptures relative to every facet of life, so you can create scripturally-based prayers of petition and intercession for spiritual growth, family, finances and health.
Download 100% Free using Coupon Code MH48S on checkout.
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS by Christine Brooks Martin
eBook & Print

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Suggested Sites for eBook Authors

Here are some sites for you Indie eBook authors to get published, get some exposure, share, dialogue and/or promote each other's work:
Smashwords - For independent authors to publish, sell, distribute and promote their titles
 
eReader News Today (Has EVERYTHING Kindle)
 
FACEBOOK LINKS:
Nook Utopia

Number 1 Bestseller in 3 categories!

"Pray What God Says Tops Bestseller's List"
Read the article from the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper
 
 
Download 100% of the eBook Now until April 30th
Use Coupon Code MH48S before checkout to adjust to $0
Only At Smashwords.com  -- Click the Link:
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

FREE Download My eBook

Get the FREE Download of my eBook "PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS"
Use coupon code MH48S before checkout to change amount to $0
ALL formats available
(PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad & other electronic devices)
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Saturday, March 19, 2011

Seek the Lord While You Can Find Him

"Is anyone thirsty? Come and drink—even if you have no money! Come, take your choice of wine or milk—it's all free!  Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen, and I will tell you where to get food that is good for the soul!  "Come to me with your ears wide open. Listen, for the life of your soul is at stake. I am ready to make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the mercies and unfailing love that I promised to David.  He displayed my power by being my witness and a leader among the nations.  You also will command the nations, and they will come running to obey, because I, the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, have made you glorious."  Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.  
Isaiah 55:1-6
 
My heart, through my book PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS, is to provoke you to seek, know and trust God for the answer, remedy or solution to every circumstance in your life. But most of all, to remind you that there is a relationship and bond with Him that has no limits if you desire it to be so. Therefore I continue to make my eBook available as a 100% Free download. Though available through other distribution channels like Amazon, Sony, Diesel, Barnes & Noble and other online stores, the Free version is available only at Smashwords.
 
You will be able to download any and all versions for
PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad, iPhone & other electronic devices.
Click this link that will take you to the site
Add to cart
Use Coupon Code MH48S
Recalculate the cart to $0 before checkout.
 
I pray you will read, enjoy and be captivated enough to desire and develop a passion for the Lord in every facet of His virtue, power and glory.
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS eBook & Print Versions

Friday, March 18, 2011

TRUST -- "Pray What God Says"

TRUST
T-Turn to Him & Tarry in His Presence
R- Rest in & Rely on His Finished Work
U - Understand that His Ways Are Not Our Ways
S - Surrender to Him
T - Take Him at His Word
 
Psalm 9:10 -- And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee:
for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.
Isaiah 12:2 -- Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
Job 13:15 -- Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him:
but I will maintain mine own ways before him.
Proverbs 16:20 -- He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good:
and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Proverbs 28:26 -- He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool:
but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.
Proverbs 3:5 -- Trust in the LORD with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
 
 
Download 100% of the eBook Now until April 30th
"PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS"
Contains listing of topical scriptures to help you pray
more effectively for spiritual growth, health & finances
Use Coupon Code MH48S before checkout to adjust to $0
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Thursday, March 17, 2011

Thank You!! "Pray What God Says" #1

A Great Big THANK YOU!! 
If You Participated in the "Read An eBook"  Campaign Last Week
You Helped to Make My eBook
 
"PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS"
 
#1 Bestseller - Non-Fiction  (All subcategories)
#17 Bestseller - All Works  (Fiction/Non Fiction -- All subcategories)
#1 Bestseller - Inspirational
#1 Bestseller - Religion/Spirituality
 
RATED BY eBOOK PUBLISHER SMASHWORDS.COM
(March 18, 2011)
 
Contains listing of topical scriptures to help you pray
more effectively for spiritual growth, health & finances
 
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Great Site for Anything Kindle

Do You Have a Kindle Reader?
Do You Need to Load it With eBook Bestsellers & New Releases?
Suggestion:
Tips, Tricks, And Free Ebooks For Your Kindle
 
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS eBook & Print

Thank You to My "Read an eBook" Supporters

Those of you who participated in the "Read An eBook Week" Campaign at Smashwords.com, I just want to thank you so much. Because of your support my book "Pray What God Says" ranked #1 Bestseller--Inspiration category and #4 Bestseller--Religion category. I just love you.
 
During this Lenten Season I am having a "Free Download Special" of my eBook at Smashwords.
Click title: PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS
Use coupon code MH48S between now and April 30, 2011.
Download 100% in formats for PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad and other electronic devices.
 
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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Read an eBook Week ends at midnight

FREE download #1 Bestseller - Inspiration
"PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS" using coupon code RE100.
Visit Smashwords now for this and other great ebooks in all formats
(PC / MAC, Kindle, Nook, iPad & other electronic devices)
 
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Friday, March 11, 2011

Signs as a call to prayer

SIGNS: Earthquakes, tsunamis, fires, unusual weather patters, calamities, Man-made distresses, persecution of people groups, violence, the true cause of birds falling from the sky dead, fish dying by the millions, wickedness, madness and rantings of well-known people, violent and disobedient children, human trafficking and the list goes on.....It is a call to PRAYER.
 
May the people of great faith, prayer warriors and intercessors, though they may be a remnant, awaken from their drowsiness, sleep and slumber to get in the trenches, on the wall, at the gates and portals to PRAY like never before, like souls about to perish in destruction, to cry out for grace, mercy and compassion, in reverence to God!
 
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Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or are hungry or cold or in danger or threatened with death?  Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep."  No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.  And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away.  Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.  Romans 8:35-39 (NLT)
 
When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.  Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
 
All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us.  He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4  (NLT)
 
 
PRAY WHAT GOD SAYS

Thursday, March 10, 2011

"The Lie" from the book "Pray What God Says" --3/11/11

Who are liars:
Liars deny, dispute, challenge, rebut, negate, or attempt to overthrow.
The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. Psalm 119:69
 
The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. Psalm 58:3
 
But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. 2 Peter 2:1-3
 
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#2 Bestseller -- Religion / Spirituality

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