Friday, November 16, 2012

It's A Book !

I have just given birth—at least it feels like it. After a whole lot longer than nine months, my baby was delivered by Fed EX. The first copy of my memoir arrived this week. Born Three Times—A New Life, A New Liver, A New Love is my life story telling of my struggles and challenges and God’s grace in giving me His gift of second chances. I am excited about sharing it all with you in the hope that you will find it inspirational.  
The writing process took on a life of its own and proved to be a bigger challenge than I first thought. At first I struggled to find a common theme around which to tell my story. As I prayed about what God wanted me to say, it came to me that God had charted my path throughout my life even when I was not looking for His guidance. As I relived and wrote about many painful experiences, I saw them through completely different eyes, and a story of hope and God’s amazing grace began to emerge. It was a liberating experience. 
The publishing process was equally daunting. I learned that traditional publishing houses very seldom choose to invest in memoirs by unknown authors. The self-publishing route was my best option. I investigated several companies and ended up choosing Inspiring Voices–a Division of Guidepost Magazine. They were great to work with as I navigated the difficult tasks of formatting and editing. Choosing the cover was the most challenging. It needed to tell my life story at a glance. Praise the Lord, I found it! I was thrilled to find the picture of a sunrise taken from an airplane that shows the curvature of the earth.
To me, the photo said: After a long night - a new day breaks forth filled with God-given opportunities.  Now for the fun part, sharing my story with all of you and with people I have yet to meet. This late bloomer writer thanks all of you for your encouragement as I have worked through this process.
My first book signing will be Sunday, December 16 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Towne View Baptist Church, 1115 Shiloh Road, Kennesaw, GA 30144. I would love to see you in person if you live in the area.
Born Three Times is available at www.inspiringvoices.com (go to bookstore and then new releases.) Also on www.amazon.com in soft back and ebook formats (enter my name Frieda S. Dixon in the search box.)  

http://www.amazon.com/Born-Three-Times-Life-Liver/dp/1462403875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353163578&sr=8-1&keywords=frieda+s+dixon
   

9 comments:

  1. Know this is a thrilling moment for you. Congratulations. May Father use Born Three Times to minister to many.

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  2. Congrats Frieda, I can hardly wait to read this book. An author is born.

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  3. It's been awe inspiring to observe you through the writing process. I'm thrilled that it's finally published. I can't wait to read it and share it with others.

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  4. Way to go, Frieda!!! How exciting. Can't wait to read it

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  5. Congratulations Frieda!! I am so happy for you. Looking forward to reading your book.

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  6. Congratulations, Frieda. I know this has been a lot of work, and the cover of the book is beautiful. When will you start your new one?

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  7. Congratulations Frieda!!! Isn't it wonderful to hold the product in your hand after all the blood, sweat and tears? Enjoy the rewards of your hard work. You deserve it!

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