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www.amazon.com/Financial-Seasons-Devotional-Inspiration-Emotions-ebook/dp/B07KWPRP9P/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1547072467&sr=8-2&keywords=lisa+y+jonesNote from Vicki:

In general, every author wants to write a best seller, and every editor wants to edit one. While I'm still awaiting the first goal, I'm happy to say the second one has been accomplished! Lisa Jones' book, Financial Seasons Devotional, was the #1 eBook release on Amazon 4 days running in December!

As mentioned in a note below, this is not your average devotional. In fact, there is much to be gained even if you are not a person of faith. Lisa has done a wonderful job of imparting financial wisdom citing the challenges and experiences she and her husband faced on their journey to debt-free living. It's worth reading what she has to say since she and her husband paid off nearly $300,000 in debt in 5 years to become debt-free. Especially note worthy is the endorsement she received from Dave Ramsey.

The book is available also in paperback and hard copy.






In November 2018, I published a 50th high school reunion yearbook. It is similar to the 150th Anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church "memoir" which was published a little more than a year ago. Both focus on memories to bring history to life, but the high school yearbook also gave homage to who the classmates are today.

Coming Soon: Two New Books from Vicki!

Dying to Live Again, Faith in the Afterlife
It's been a while in the making, but Dying to Live Again, Faith in the Afterlife tells the stories of individuals who were diagnosed with terminal illness, experienced life-threatening events, or came to terms with mortality via the aging process. How they came to accept the inevitable is generously shared in hopes that they could help others to do the same. It is also an important read for those with loved ones in that situation. As a bonus, there is an interview with a former hospice chaplain who shares some of his most intimate relationships with the dying. Watch for a video describing more detail.

I'm Just Joan
Growing up as an African-American girl in the 40s and 50s, and living through the turbulent 60s and 70s is told in the book tentatively titled I'm just Joan. But don't think this is just another memoir loaded with racial indignities. Joan Martin is an exceptional woman, now an octogenarian, who has led a remarkable life working and becoming a part of the family to some of the very wealthy elite. She engages and instills us with inspiration as she recounts riding in a Lear jet, cruising on a yacht, displaying her water color paintings, meeting celebrities, and most of all, explaining how she avoided the negativity that others experienced.  This will be available by the end of summer 2019.

Newly Edited

I consider myself blessed to be a part (as the editor) of a  wonderful, devotional book on financial wellness based upon Biblical reference and written by a Dave Ramsey counselor. Instead of the hum-drum type of generic "how I got debt free in five years," Lisa Jones cites the pains- taking efforts and struggles she and her husband faced on their way to financial independence. This is an exceptional and inspirational book for everyone seeking to live a better life. There will be more updates on this book's availability in the near future.


Want more information on any of these books? Use the contact page to ask questions.



A Little Change of Focus

I love to edit almost as much as I love to read. And that's probably why I am a good editor. In addition to helping other authors improve the professionalism and marketability of their work, a side benefit is making my own writing better. (I am not the same writer I was ten years ago...thankfully!).

I liken my skills to those of an Olympic coach. Most have never won a gold medal, but they know what to do. It's both a curse and a blessing to have errors pop out at you when you're reading, but my writing credo is paraphrased from the Hippocratic Oath used by the medical profession
− "First do no annoying." In my humble opinion, good writing isn't done to impress, but to impart the message.

I have been fortunate to edit some wonderful books, and I am grateful for the trust those authors have placed in me. Someday, I know I'll be the first to read a future NY Times Best Seller, and if I can be part of that, it will be a definite blessing! 




It's finished! Vicki and colleague Micki Carroll have just published the book Trinity Lutheran Church 150 Years - A Congregation Remembers Its History. As mentioned previously, Vicki stated:
"This is an exciting endeavor with colleague Micki Carroll to bring a lasting memento of celebration to present and future generations. 2017 is also the 500th anniversary of the Reformation - something Lutherans in particular celebrate." What a great way for organizations and businesses to remember their past, and make it interesting to those who will come after.

Look for Vicki's fourth story in the Chicken Soup for the Soul anthology Random Acts of Kindness released in February 2017 and her third entry in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Joy of Christmas released October 2016. (If you are looking for an unusual and great gift for someone, buy the Random Acts book on Amazon and include two or more $5 gift certificates to any store or website for the recipient to use for their own random acts of kindness.) Spoiler alert: there is a 5th story in Chicken Soup  coming out in late 2018 to be announced later.

Speaking of other activities, Vicki declares, "I've just finished editing one of the best memoirs I've ever read! (Find it now on Amazon.com). It was such a pleasure to edit A Journey Worth Taking: God, M.S. and Me by Mark Abraham because it was thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining to read." Written initially as a way to share his past with his young adult children, it became clear that others would enjoy his adventures as well. Even his friends didn't realize he had worked for Billy Graham, served as one of the first regional directors for Habitat for Humanity, smuggled Bibles behind the Iron Curtain and founded Minnesota Dads at Home. If you've ever wondered about sleeping in a bat cave, building houses on an Indian reservation, or coping with a debilitating disease, this is the book to read. Look for it on Amazon.com.

Vicki's first soon-to-be published children's book entitled, An Afternoon with the Christmas Angel, is still wrapping up with the final illustrations from artist Warren Lane. A release date in 2017 is planned. Vicki notes: "Many parents struggle with how to teach children the difference between Santa Claus and the true meaning of the season. This book incorporates both the secular and non-secular for a fun, interesting, and gentle lesson about what Christians believe." This is just the book for parents and grandparents to read to younger children as well as the perfect read for older children.


Hear Vicki's interview with Marcia Epstein of Talk with ME at: https://l.facebook.com/l/JAQGFCG1E/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2FLawrenceHits%2F2015-10-14-talk-with-me-writer-vicki-julian%2F

Read Vicki's faith-based blog which can be accessed by clicking on the About button above.

Read more about Vicki's current ventures by scrolling down to the bottom of this page and check out Vicki's new store for direct purchase of autographed books.

Contact Vicki on Contact Link Above
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This is the latest publication from Vicki who served as the editor for Trinity Lutheran Church 150 Years - A Congregation Remembers Its History.

Books by Vicki (click on Store above (drop down in More) to buy Vicki's books in soft cover or click on the books below to go to : www.Amazon.com or Barnes&Nobel. Most are also in eBook format)

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Simple Things to Make This World a Better Place
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Always a Season for Angels
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An Olio of 7 Heartwarming Stories
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Christmas: A Season for Angels
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Be Part of Vicki's Next Book
Be part of a legacy in words
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It's still on the horizon! Vicki is still interviewing for her next book about people who believe in an afterlife and are facing a terminal or life threatening event.
"After experiencing the tragic loss of my husband to cancer, I know how difficult it can be for the one facing an end of life challenge as well as for the loved ones who are left behind. I wanted to write this book to give peace and comfort to others facing the same challenges, and to offer a legacy to those who become part of this book."

Would you like to become part of this book or know someone who would? I'm seeking a few more individuals who believe in the afterlife and are either terminal in some manner (illness, age, etc.) or facing life threatening issues. When death stares us in the face, it's difficult to say good-bye to those we love, and even harder to say want we truly want. The interview questionnaire gives that opportunity and can be completed confidentially by the individual submitting the form.

This book will help to comfort and bring peace to others facing those same end of life challenges, and offer a legacy in words for anyone included in the book.Those selected for inclusion will have the opportunity to choose up to five individuals to receive the book after it is published. Respondents may also opt to have their information listed in the book as anonymous or simply by first name. To receive the questionnaire, contact Vicki at:
vickiljulian@gmail.com or click on the teal Contact button.


Want to Write Your Memoirs?
Vicki and friend/fellow author Maureen "Micki" Carroll are offering FREE memoir writing workshops in their community to inspire others to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come. With an easy to follow outline and tips to begin, the workshop has received rave reviews from those who have attended. (An online version will be available in the future). Also offered are personalized and professional services such as editing, copy editing, layout, cover design, and any additional needs to publish a lovely and lasting heirloom to pass from generation to generation.

Currently, the pair is engaged in a project commemorating the 2017 150th anniversary of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS. The goal is to obtain the memoirs of all congregation members which will be published as a current history with interesting and memorable anecdotes from years past. The book will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the church. This service will be available to other groups and organizations in the future.

Click on the Contact button above to request additional information or go to: www.mylegacyofwords.com.


Another Anthology

Vicki's first detective story noted above is now a part of a printed "best of" stories from the series' previously published eBooks. If you like mysteries, read these stories by 8 fun-to-read authors. Click on the book cover to purchase from Amazon.com. for either the eBook or print copy.




    


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