Myckelle
P. Williams,
Author
“Choosing the Road Less Traveled: Finding Grace on the Path to Purpose”
What
advice can you give first time authors?
1)
Just Write!
Writing is like a muscle that you must exercise daily in order for it to stay
strong and effective. Whether its journals, a blog, or a monthly column for an
online magazine…as a writer you should always find opportunities to use your
craft, and grow your audience.
2)
Keep a Schedule. Whether you outline your stories in advance, or simply ‘free-style’,
the key is consistency. In my own
experience, setting a daily schedule to include writing time was extremely helpful.
My husband kept me accountable, and made sure that I didn’t get off task.
Choosing a quiet area to write in, and scheduling daily uninterrupted time is
key to finishing what you start. Find opportunities to write whenever you can.
Become a blogger, an online magazine guest poster, a columnist. There are many
places available online for you to contribute, and some even pay you to write!
3)
Keep learning your craft. There is a variety of workshops, classes and
tele-seminars that you can attend to learn more about technique, style and
improvement. Many of them are free, and hosted by professional authors that
have knowledge of the book industry. Take advantage of these as opportunities
for growth. I was surprised at how much I didn’t know starting off!
4)
Making contacts is key when ready for publishing. Take advantage of social media, such
as Facebook. Twitter, and LinkedIn, which have thousands of writing groups.
Asking around to people you know that have already published something for
advice. Join writers circles, and book clubs. These are the people that will
eventually purchase your books, and usually, many of these sources are willing
to share their tips and contacts once you join.
5)
Be prepared to invest in your craft. To be honest, self-publishing your
book will cost at least $1,000, including cover design, interior design,
editors, and internet fees. That is not including website development and logo,
branding and marketing costs. But many people will work with you, and work out
payment arrangements. It’s up to you to search for the best rates, and count
the cost as an investment into your dreams.
6)
Never give up! Famous Author John Grisham was rejected by 16
agents and 30 publishers before his work was given a chance. Failure is not in
the rejection, but staying down, and giving up. If you really want to write,
and truly have a passion for it: be willing to stick with it and
never, ever give up! Remember, “You can do ALL things through Christ which
strengthens you!” (Phil. 4:13)
About The Book
Born in an environment of drugs, sex, broken relationships,
and parental neglect, 18-year-old Myckelle Williams eventually faced a major
crossroads in her own life, and the prospect of becoming a statistic, as a
desperate teenager unexpectedly pregnant with her second unplanned child.
Like so many young women across America, she found herself literally at a
‘fork in the road’ while travelling life’s path. Myckelle soon discovers
that each choice in life come with a heavy price to pay, and is forced to
decide whether or not to end her unplanned pregnancy. You will be amazed as
Myckelle tells how one uncommon act of unselfish love by total strangers helped
her to discover forgiveness, break generations of dysfunction, and walk away
from destructive cycles that enabled her to change her life, and family, from
the inside out.
Join Myckelle on a journey of hope, healing, and finding love in unexpected places, that include powerful life lessons for the reader with each new chapter.
By pulling from Robert Frost’s poem, ‘The Road Not Taken’, you will be led on a journey of self- discovery, forgiveness, and the impact of everyday choices. Her story of faith, courage, and victory over circumstance, contains powerful illustrations for women of all ages, races, and backgrounds, which provide guidance in creating new traditions and generational patterns in your own family, as well as breaking old strongholds and family patterns that threaten to keep you and your children from the Purpose that God intended. As she struggles with often agonizing acceptance of the consequences of her own choices, you too will be inspired to reflect on your own past decisions, and through her heartache learn about the miracle of life’s true purpose...and discover the unconditional reality of God’s unfailing love.
About The Author
Myckelle P Williams, co-founder of B.L.O.G. Magazine™, host
of 'BLOGTalk Live!' monthly Christian radio show, and creator of the Heartwood
Project™ for Women, lives in Tennessee with her husband of 20 years. She is the
mother of 6 children and two grandchildren. Once a teen mother who overcame the
odds, Myckelle helps empower women to overcome the traumas of their past, and
mentors young women over the country. She was featured on "Joy in our
Town" on TBN Network, for her development of the PURE Satisfaction™
Abstinence Program in Atlanta in 2009. She is the author of the book 'Choosing
the Road Less Traveled: Finding Grace on the Path to Purpose,’ which is now
available on amazon.com.
For
more information about her upcoming Heartwood Project™ Seminars, you can reach
Myckelle at myckelle@mpowermentww.org
Connect with the Author
Email Address: myckelle@mpowermentww.org
Website www.myckelle.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/myckelle-williams/8/4a9/728/
PROLOGUE
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you.
Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose...I appointed you to
be a prophet to the nations.
~Jeremiah 1:5
“I’d like to make an appointment...for an abortion.”
Desperation and shame filled my voice, and I hoped the lady
on the other end didn’t know me or my parents.
“How many weeks are you? When was your last period?” The lady
on the other end asks, seemingly not surprised, sounding more annoyed than
anything else.
I gave her the dates she requested, asking “How much will
that cost?”
Annoyed sigh. “You are fourteen-and-a-half weeks. Well, the
process will be much longer because you are further along, but it will be $375
total.”
“Do you take Medicaid?”
“Yes.”
“When can I come in?
“Tuesday at 8 a.m.
“Do I need to bring anything?”
“Just your money, or Medicaid card, proof of pregnancy. And a
ride home.”
I hung up and looked at my boyfriend. How were we going to
afford that? We could barely afford to take care of our eleven month old son,
the child I had had less than a year ago at age seventeen. “It’s cool.” He told
me. “My sister has Medicaid. We can use her card. You just use her name and
info.”
My 5 Star review
I received
this book from the Tour Host for an honest review.
I was
wondering what will be revealed in this autobiography of this person, the
reason I love to read autobiographies is that you get an insight in to their
life normally not seen by other people. As I open the first page I was
immediately drawn into the life of Myckell Williams. She was facing an uphill
battle with parents that were two opposites. She fell pregnant at a very tender
age, and soon found herself pregnant again not long after her son was born, and
it was quite devastating. Confronted with the choice to abort or not she had a particularly
volatile back ground her reference to do the right thing was over shadow by her
parents different life styles but in all this there was a young teacher that taught
her the principles of the Word of God. She did not fully understand, but that
has ultimately helped her to make the right choice.
When she
cried out in her confused state, the Lord opened a door into a well balanced
family that took her in without question, but with certain guiding rules.
She
experienced that life is not always as it seems the choices you make affects it
positively or negatively. She became aware of God’s love for her and made the
choice stay celibate until she is actually married.
What also
came out in this story is how the Christian believe was watered down, and she
experienced the truth by studying the Bible and allowing the Holy Spirit to
show her. As the story unfolds the choices she made, and people she met had a
great impact on her life.
What really
stood out in this life story of Myckell is that she placed God first and listen
to His Word that have changed her love, and the choices that was made is
affecting a lot of people around her. To go against the norm and change history
by living a life different than what she was brought up in, we do not have to
conform to the world but be obedient to God.
All I want
to say is this is a heart touching thought provoking eye opener life story. I
am glad Myckelle that you where obedient to the leading of the Spirit to write
this life story so that many lives can be touch with this act of obedience and
give people hope, though your life was not easy God made it possible.
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