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Anthology
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people are experiencing the tumultuous dynamics of blended families.
Learn biblical principles and practical tools to successfully blend your family.
Contributors include award-winning Christian authors, Kevin Wayne Johnson,
Vanessa Miller and Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress. Edited by Valerie L.
Coleman, this book will minister to the needs of those hurting and crying out
for answers.
** Blended Families An Anthology released October 2006 **
ISBN-13: 978-0-9786066-0-2
There's a blessing in the blending!
Anthology
is a Top 50
Small-Independent Publishers
Bestseller (Non-fiction)!
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other books for stepfamilies
His Number One Girl,
in Successful Stepfamilies'
August 2006 e-newsletter
Stepfamilies columns in
Keeping Family First
Jubilee Magazine
Anthology compiler, editor and contributor of
A Wiser Man
His Number One Girl
Reconnaissance Mission (co-author)
One Bite at a Time - Her Perspective
Daddy's Girls - A Clinical Case Study (co-author)
As the Sands of the Sea
Valerie married into her blended family thirteen years ago. Although the transition
did not come easy, she wouldn't trade it for the world.
"I now realize that I was set-up from the beginning. All of my heartaches,
frustrations and sleepless nights were the labor pangs required to birth this book.
The struggle revealed things in me that were not pleasing to God and in the
process developed my character. Like the woman with the issue of blood, I have
touched the hem of His garment and been made whole."
Valerie is published in The Midnight Clear by KNB-Publications. And look for her
story in Chicken Soup for the Stepfamily Soul published through Bonus Families
Mojitos Before 4
Wendy Hart Beckman is an award-winning freelance writer and editor. She has published more than 250 freelance
articles regionally and nationally. Wendy’s books include Artists And Writers Of The Harlem Renaissance (Enslow
2002). National Parks In Crisis: Debating The Issues (Enslow 2004), Communication Tools Made Easy
(Kendall/Hunt 2004) and Dating, Relationships, and Sexuality: What Teens Should Know (Enslow). Wendy has a
master’s degree in English—with a concentration in editing and publishing—and a graduate certificate in
professional writing from the University of Cincinnati.
Two Children, No Mother; Tag You're It!
Antwonette Marie Caddell, mother of two daughters, works in medical billing during the day. She started writing in
church when she tired of the repetitive Christmas play performance. Dared by a Sunday school teacher to write
something better, she stepped to the challenge and now writes a new play every year. Antwonette has long desired
to be a published author.
Covenant Keepers
The Honeymoon Is Over - His Perspective
Craig Coleman, Sr. is a corrections officer, U.S. Army sergeant and Pre-Paid Legal independent associate, but
more important — he is a man of God. He and his family attend Revival Center Ministries, International (RCMI).
Committed to winning souls for Christ, Craig is a deacon and volunteer van driver for Project Impact. Craig and his
wife, Valerie, are marriage coaches for 1ne Ministry at RCMI. Craig is blessed to have five wonderful children. He
penned his first published works for this book.
Invisible Mom
Gwendolyn Cox and her husband, Lawrence, are special treatment foster parents. They serve on the Foster Parent
Advisory Board of Agape for Youth, Inc. Since 1998, they have fostered twenty academically challenged, delinquent
teenage boys, caring for five at a time. The Coxes help at-risk male teens break family curses by teaching them
conflict resolution skills and accountability, and they instill a desire to excel. Gwen and Lawrence are faithful
members of Revival Center Ministries, International.
Nothing New Under the Sun
Dr. Vivi Monroe Congress is the author of The Bankrupt Spirit: Principles For Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
and founder of The Grand Prairie African American AUTHOR SHOWCASE. In Fall 2006, she joins an impressive
lineup of Christian writers, Anointed Authors On Tour, with book signings in Atlanta, Dallas, Baltimore and other
cities.
anointedauthorsontour.com; drvivimonroecongress.com
Email: info@littlelightprod.com
Keeping It Simple
Veronica A. Grabill grew up in Chicago and attended Northeastern Illinois University. She received her master’s
degree from Christian Life School Of Theology and is working toward her doctoral degree from Beacon University.
Veronica was ordained by Pastor Claude Robold of New Covenant Church in Middletown, Ohio and is licensed by
the State Of Ohio. Veronica mentors young ladies incarcerated in Warren County Juvenile Detention Center.
Veronica is married to Vic and they have four children.
My Dog
Lucinda “Syndi” Greene is a Hamilton, Ohio native. Syndi attends Revival Center Ministries, International. She
writes gospel album reviews for the online Internet site Gospelxone and is a reviewer for Butterfly Press. Syndi's
expertise in the arts and entertainment industry are utilized by Pen Of The Writer where she acts as assistant
publicist, reviewer and bookstore manager.
A Gentlemen's Agreement
R. Wade Harper is a graduate of Tennessee State University and works as a manufacturing engineer in the
automotive industry. Wade is president of his consultant firm, Precision Insight Manufacturing Services. He is also
president and founder of The Computer Guild for Education of Elderly and Kids (GEEK), a non-profit organization
that donates gently-used, refurbished computers. In his wilderness experience, he wrote A Gentlemen’s Agreement.
"If you question what good ever came out of the wilderness, Jesus did!"
Home for the Holidays
Benjamin Hicks is the CEO and president of Ingleside Press. He self-published several books of poetry: Life
Conflictions (1995), Distinguished Young Black Poet: Vol. 1 (1996), Diary of Black Love (1998), Christmas Poems
(1998) and Sex Crazy (2003). His children's books include, Arithmecation (2003) and Bryon’s Tie (releases Fall
2006). Benjamin has a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Towson University. He resides in Baltimore.
Peace Be Still
Carolyn Howard-Carnegie is a native Daytonian. She celebrates eighteen years of marriage to her husband, Jimmy
L. Carnegie. Carolyn and Jimmy have been blessed with a blended family that consists of three sons and two
daughters. Carolyn has been walking with the Lord for fifteen years and truly loves being a friend of God. The family
worships at Revival Center Ministries, International in Dayton, Ohio, where she serves on several auxiliaries.
Money
Joshua M. Johnson, CFP®, RFC is the President of Grace Financial Group. He is a Certified Financial Planner®
and a Registered Financial Consultant. His specialties are advanced financial, retirement and estate planning.
Joshua’s desire to educate others has driven him to facilitate hundreds of educational workshops. Joshua is an
active member of Revival Center Ministries, International, serving as a member of the Board of Deacons and
Finance Committee.
The Years Sown in Tears
Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Karen M. Johnson is a twenty-year insurance industry professional. She is an
avid reader and co-founder of the Ebony Ladies Literary Experience (E.L.L.E.) book club. Karen, a business
administration graduate of Ohio Dominican University, resides with her two teenage children. She is focused on
pursuing a writing career and starting a publishing company. The Years Sown in Tears is her first published work.
Daddy - What a Precious Word!
Kevin Wayne Johnson lives in Clarksville, Maryland, with his wife, Gail, and three sons, Kevin, Christopher, and
Cameron. He authored the nine-book series, Give God the Glory!, received multiple literary awards, and hosted the
Give God the Glory! talk show on Voice America Internet Talk Radio Network (voiceamerica.com). He now hosts the
Give God the Glory! television show that is Web cast weekly at blacktvonline.com. He attests everyday that God
uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things!
Daddy's Girls
Michelle Larks is an Illinois native. Born and raised in the Windy City, she resides in a western suburb. Educated in
the Chicago public school system, Michelle attended the University of Illinois at Chicago. Since 2003, Michelle has
released four books: A Myriad of Emotions, Crisis Mode, Mirrored Images (e-book) and Who’s Your Daddy?.
Daddy's Girls - A Clinical Case Study
Brenda McKinney began her career as a youth counselor at her church. She later obtained a bachelor’s degree in
social work and a master’s degree in counseling. Brenda is a licensed social worker and provides behavioral health
counseling / therapy for children, youth, groups and families. She has two daughters and two grandchildren.
Brenda resides in Dayton, Ohio and attends Revival Center Ministries, International.
Remember Me
Vanessa Miller of Dayton, Ohio believes that her God-given destiny is to write and produce plays and novels that
bring deliverance to God’s people. Vanessa is promoting the first four novels in the seven-book Rain Series:
Former Rain, Abundant Rain, Latter Rain and Rain Storm and has earned several awards for her writing. She is a
devoted Christian and mother of Erin. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in organizational
communication. Vanessa attends Revival Center Ministries, International.
VanessaMiller.com
My Baby's Daddy
Ordained in her ministry at Revival Center Ministries, International, Deborah volunteers as the Deaconess Board
administrator and instructor for the New Members Orientation class. A professional sales consultant with an
international organization, mother and grandmother, she reads and writes as a hobby. Deborah is focusing her
writing interests toward variations of the family structure. The submission, My Baby’s Daddy, is her first published
work. For information on her adoption experience, contact Deborah at:
PO Box 20471
Dayton, Ohio 45420
937.219.5846
The Daddy of Them All
Idrissa Uqdah, a writer from New Jersey, grew up in Philadelphia. Her fiction and poetry was first published in the
1970s with more recent work in the anthology, The Heart of Our Community. She writes book reviews for The
Romer Review and Black Literature.com and is a staff writer for BAHIYAH Women Magazine. Idrissa provides
communication services for churches and ministry groups. She is working on her debut novel and a collection of
short stories. Idrissonline.com
United We Stand
Lisa Vaughn has been married to Anthony for nine years. Their blended family includes Chris, LaShonna and
Carlisa. Together, Lisa and Anthony teach Altar Workers Ministry at Revival Center Ministries, International to
ensure effective salvation witnessing. Lisa has inspired women to trust God for their marriages and cover their
husbands in prayer. In 2007, she will release her nonfiction workbook for altar workers and conduct training
seminars. Lisa is a registered nurse at a level one trauma center.
The Check for $3.96
Sonya Visor, co-pastor, author and playwright lives in Racine, Wisconsin with her husband, Pastor Tony Visor,
and two sons, Jason and Tony, Jr. She has been a preacher and teacher of the gospel for sixteen years. The
Check for $3.96 is Sonya’s first published work. Sonya’s book, Who I’ve Become Is Not Who I Am, along with the
DVD of her stage production, Say Amen at the Club, are available for purchase at her Web site.
Sonyavisor.com
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