Heart of a Military Woman Book Contributors Announced!
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Book Contributors Announced!
After one year as a concept, the Heart of a Military Woman book becomes a reality!
It all started when Eldonna Lewis Fernandez met Sheryl Roush, who was autographing her Heart of a Woman books (next to Robert Kiyosaki and Bernadette Peters) at the Book Expo America in Los Angeles, California, last summer. As she personally inscribed Eldonna’s copy, Sheryl mentioned her forthcoming title, Heart of a Woman in Business, suggesting Eldonna contibute. She did, and her story, "Creative Success" was accepted to be published.
Later that Autumn, Eldonna suggested a collaboration for the book honoring our active military and veterans. After one year of brainstorming and collecting true short stories, poems and tributes, Heart of a Military Woman went to press yesterday, co-authored by the two women.
An abundance of submissions were received from 140 contributors, totaling over a 106,000 word count. Surviving five rounds of cuts, selections were made, congratulations notices were sent, and here are the results:
Lorri Allen
Loni Anderson
Patty Anderson
Anne Armstrong
Sarah Arnold
Lee A. Barron
Marjorie Benesh
Lisa Black
Kathie Bobbitt
Sandy Borum
Nancy Canfield
Jeanne Cassidy
Angela Cody-Rouget
Dave Coulie
Roy Crawford
Ruth Decker
Kara Vichko DeFrias
Dee Dees
Emily "Emmylou" DeShazo
Rose Dommer
Karen Doolittle
Judith Duran
Tina Erwin
Dolly Garnecki
Peggy Gigstad
Karriann Graf
Capt. Adam J. Gravseth
Pegine Echevarria
Virginia Ellis
Dharlene Marie Fahl-Brittian
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez
Marissa Fernandez
Nicole Fetick
Shirley (Sisko) Harkins
Tonya Helman
Colleen Hensley
Rosemary Heredy
Kathie Hightower
Jackie Merck Hlastan
Valerie Hodgson
Cindy Hogan
LaMonda Hopman
Antoinette Izzo
Norene Jensen
Susan Katz Keating
Kathy K. Kirk
Rhonda M. Lawson
Lisa Lockwood
Adria Manary
Eileen McDargh
Tina McHargue
Phyllis Zimbler Miller
Kelley Upchurch Moore
Eilene M. Nielsen
Kathy Nelson
Larrie Noble
Norm Nomura
Lana Noone
Elizabeth "Libby" Oberg
Norah O’Neill
Kerry Pardue
Darcy Lovgren Pavich
Judy Peebles
Angela Perez
Jennifer Pigeon
Christina Piper
Sue Pollard
Kay Presto
Mary Lenora Quigley
Maria Quinonez
Julia Borchardt Rasmussen
John Reddish
Sarah Byrn Rickman
Debra Ann Ristau
Kristin Rondeau-Guardiola
Sheryl Roush
Michele Ruppert
Raquel Santiago
Melissa Seligman
Laurie Sheppard
Gina Simmons
Carin Smith
Linda C. (Lee) Smith
Angela Strader
Deborah Tainsh
Judy Turner
Suzan Tusson
Major Van Harl
Dawn Vogel
Jolita Wagoner
Lyn R. White
Pamela Wilson
Susan D. Wiseman
Mary L. Wooldridge
Judy H. Wright
Denise Yamada
Kenneth Zapp
Click here to order copies of the Heart of a Military Woman book.
Sheryl Roush, creator of the Heart Book Series, is a female motivational speaker, specializing in keynotes, conferences, and workplace motivation. For more information, go to Sparkle Presentations, Inc.
November 12th, 2009 at 2:20 am
What better timing for this wonderful, inspirational book that honors our military and all those related to someone in the military.
-Laurie Sheppard
November 12th, 2009 at 2:20 am
We take so much for granted. Freedom isn’t free. As a former senior military officer, I want to say THANK YOU and shake the hands of all Veterans who have served. Veteran’s Day is about Gratitude. We should Never Forget those who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedom.
-Michael Potter
November 12th, 2009 at 2:21 am
How beautiful and timely. Can’t wait to read it in it’s entirety. My heart goes to those and their families who sacrificed so much, so we can be safe and at peace.
-Norene Jensen
November 12th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Bless you Sheryl. I have been refinancing VA mortgages since 2001, from Savannah to San Diego and back again and a few places in between. Our soldiers, their husbands, wives and children are more confident, have more discipline, better relationships and seem to live closer to what is real, more authentic than others. I… have comforted grieving widows, husbands who came home to an empty home and wounded soldiers who won’t heal, physically as well as mentally and emotionally. We do not do enough for these valiant men and women. I am glad you are honoring the fact that most have the courage of their convictions and acted on it to serve and protect our freedoms. It is a privilege to advise them and give them a better financial future. God knows we do not pay them enough.
-Nanci J Hartland
November 12th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Our military personnel and families need books like these to inspire and provide comfort. Eldonna and Sheryl, thank you for leading this creative effort!
– Gina Simmons
November 12th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Happy Veterans Day! I am so happy and honored to be a part of this book. You are a blessing who continues to uplift and inspire others in a wonderful way. Thanks for bringing all this together!
– Kathy Nelson
November 12th, 2009 at 2:22 am
Well Done, Sheryl. I’m honored that you published my prayer. It’s a good thing you and Eldonna have done. I’m proud to be a part of it.
-Kathy Kirk
November 12th, 2009 at 2:22 am
I am honored to be included in your book and can’t wait to see all the other inspirational and touching stories. Thank you for creating Heart of A Military Woman it comes at just the right time.
– Loni Anderson
November 12th, 2009 at 2:23 am
Sheryl, I’m so looking forward to reading your book and wish I’d had something to contribute. Well, maybe with your next book. Your book sounds truly inspired, and so meaningful, especially with the state of the country today.
– Kathy Robbins
November 12th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Sheryl and Eldonna thank you for providing a way for so many to share our stories.
-Julia Borchardt Rasmussen
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
I look forward to receiving and seeing the wonderful book! It is very exciting to launch the stories, etc. into the Universe. I hope that those who receive them find their hearts touched in many ways, from tender to laughter. Thank you for all you do to make this project a success. You are amazing! There is much to be thankful for this year, including this dream and you. I know your Thanksgiving will be blessed by the love you will share. I am grateful for your heart and love… You bless so many others. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
Look forward to seeing you soon,
In gratitude, Kathy Nelson
November 28th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
This book the Bomb! I’m already reading it! You’re a genius; I need to tap into your knowledge.
-Sheldon Woodson, USN
November 28th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
I’m honored to be part of your “Heart of a Military Woman” book and have the opportunity to recognize the women. Casualties of the Vietnam “Operation Babylift” C5-A crash (April 4, 1975).
Best wishes for great success with the book!
-Lana Noone
Author, “Global Mom: Notes From a Pioneer Adoptive Family”
http://www.Vietnambabylift.org
November 28th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I have scheduled a book signing for Feb 14 in Denver CO….thought “Heart” series book goes well with Valentines Day! Plus it gives me time to plan it.
– Angela Cody-Rouget
November 28th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
Thank you for including two poems I wrote about the women who served in Vietnam… Thanks Sheryl…I appreciate your efforts in putting this most needed book together for the women who serve our country.
-Kerry Pardue
Vietnam Combat Medic, 1968-1969
Author of the book POEMS IN THE KEYS OF LIFE: Reflections of a combat medic.
November 28th, 2009 at 11:49 pm
Thank you for letting me be a part of the Heart Book Series.
-Tina Erwin
November 29th, 2009 at 12:53 am
A wealth of stories, inspiration, poetry, patriotism.
-Norene Jensen