Military Writers Society of America give Award to writer of Bible Promises For Soldiers

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Bridgeville, PA -- September 1, 2009


Military Writers Society of America Announces 2009 Book Award Nominees


Nominees for the Military Society of America Book Awards for 2009 were announced by MWSA president Joyce Faulkner, founder Bill McDonald, lead reviewer Rob Ballister, award-winning author, Richard Lowry, and Veterans Radio host Dale Throneberry at http://www.veteransradio.net/ on August 29, 2009. The winners in each category will be announced on http://www.veteransradio.net/ at 9am EST on September 12.

The nominees for the 2009 Book Awards are listed here in no particular order. For more information on these fine books, go to http://www.militarywriters.com/.

For an Anthology.
Home of the Brave by Jeffery Hess
By Dammit, We’re Marines! by Gail Chatfield
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader Salutes the Military by Andrew Lubin, et. al.

For a Children's Book:

The Elementary Adventures of Jones, JEEP, Buck & Blue, Jones, Books 1-4 by Sandra Miller Linhart
Memories of Me by L.M. Romagnoli
You and Your Military Hero by Sara Jensen-Fritz, Paula Jones-Johnson, Thea L. Zitzow
If I had a Daddy by Mary M. Sullivan

For Fiction:

The Take-Us by John Raymond Takacs
The Sandman by David Lucero
Child Finder by Michael Angley
Honor Defended by D. H. Brown

For Historical Fiction:

Hollywood Buzz: A Pucci Lewis Mystery by Margit Liesche
True Colors by Erin Rainwater
The Final Salute by Kathleen M. Rodgers
Virginia's War by Jack Woodville London

For a Memoir:

Embedded: A Marine Corps Advisor Inside the Iraqi Army by Wesley Gray
The Lady Gangster, A Sailor’s Memoir by Del Staecker
Cat Lo, A Memoir of Invincible Youth by Virgil Erwin
Immeasurable Spirit: Lessons of a Wounded Warrior by Latoya Lucas

For a Music CD:

Goin Home by James Jellerson

For Non-fiction:

Sacred Ground by Tom Ruck
The Ether Zone, US Army Special Forces Detachment B-52 by Raymond Morris
Fire in the Night: Creative Essays from an Iraq War Vet by Lee Kelley
A Vietnam Trilogy by Raymond Monsour Scurfield

For Poetry:

Tears for Mother Earth by Jim Greenwald
Poems of Passion & Songs for the Soul by James Randy Jellerson
Sugar, Zeroes, and Lemon by Jim Greenwald

For Reference:

Strike from the Sea by Tommy H. Thomason
USAF Prototype Jet Fighters by Dennis R. Jenkins and Tony R. Landis
The Book of War by Dwight Jon Zimmerman
America's Film Vault by Phillip W. Stewart

For a Spiritual Book:

God in the Foxhole by Charles W. Sasser
Battlefields & Blessings: Stories of Faith and Courage from World War II by Larkin Spivey
Bible Promises for Soldiers by J. M. Barnes
I Will Never Give Up on God Again by Derek W. Clark


MWSA is an association of more than eight-hundred authors, poets and artists drawn together by the common bond of military service. Most members are active duty military, retirees or military veterans. A few are civilians who have chosen to honor our military through their writing or their art. Their only core principle is a love of the men and women who defend this nation, and a deeply personal understanding of their sacrifice and dedication.

For the latest news releases and other information, visit MWSA on the Internet at http://www.militarywriters.com/

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It's been said, If you want something to happen, Speak it! Well, about 2 years ago, when this book was in the womb of my heart. I would pray and say, This book will be on the best-seller list. January 2009, Those words became a reality. Bible Promises For Soldiers was one of the top ten best-sellers. I believe it will be on New York's best-sellers list.

AuthorHouse Announces Its Top Ten Best-selling Titles for January 2009

Figures Based on Nielsen BookScan Point-of-Sale Data from Major Booksellers

Bloomington, Ind. -- AuthorHouse, the leading provider of self publishing, marketing, and bookselling services for authors around the globe, has announced its top ten best-selling books for January 2009, according to Nielsen BookScan data.



1. The Fragile Mind: How It Has Produced and Unwittingly Perpetuates America's Tragic Disparities, by Jarik Conrad; (Current Events). Race has always been an emotional and contentious subject in America. Dr. Conrad provides a refreshing perspective that goes beyond news program sound bites and newspaper headlines to tackle some difficult questions.

2. Bible Promises for Soldiers, by J.M. Barnes; (Religious). This book is a must-read for soldiers and those in other branches of the military who are facing or who will face a deployment. It examines the role of the soldier from a biblical perspective.

3. The Falling Rainbow, by Jing Suh; (Fantasy). A promising love that is quickly shattered poisons Samantha's heart and introduces a confusion that causes her to believe the unimaginable.

4. No More Secrets, by Derrick Wilson; (Fiction). Miles gets mixed up in business with some Mafia bosses. The entire time he thinks he's working for the government.

5. Straight Talk for Teenage Girls, by Annette Fuson; (Advice). Sensible ideas and information on subjects that all girls must face as they mature. The book gives girls a variety of answers to help them face pressures from friends, boys, and life.

6. Getting Dressed from the Inside, by Christopher Johnson; (Inspirational). Motivational speaker shares his tips for success in life.

7. Playing School: A Teacher's Account of Daily Classroom Struggles in Our Inner City Classrooms, by Dean Caputa; (Fiction). The author offers a fictional account of his experiences in Louisiana's classrooms.

8. The Reiki Teacher's Manual: A Guide for Teachers, Students and Practitioners,
by Tina Zion; (Educational).The standard for excellence in Reiki education and instruction; it will enrich the classes that current teachers are giving and gives the new teacher confidence and pride when providing that very first class.

9. Winter Games, by John Lacombe; (Fiction). In the frigid mountains of North Korea, trained assassins, dark geniuses, government super-agents, elite soldiers, and drug kingpins are thrown together in a ferocious fight to the death.

10. One of the Gang: Nurturing Children with Food Allergies, by Gina Clowes; (Parenting). Families of children with food allergies know that this invisible condition requires constant vigilance. The necessity of keeping these children safe cannot be overstated; their emotional well-being is equally important.

These titles, and the complete AuthorHouse library, are available for purchase through the online AuthorHouse bookstore at http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/BookHome.aspx. To learn how to publish a book, log on to authorhouse.com or call 888-519-5121 today.

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