| The Author's Press INTERVIEWS/NEWS ON IDENTITY THEFT | 
KUCI Radio Interview by Attorney & Privacy Consultant, Mari Frank Radio Interview by Minister/Life Coach | |
The Author Honored BOOK RANKED #2 ON BESTSELLER'S LIST 
Identity Theft was ranked #2, shortly after its release, on the BCNN1/BCBC National Independent Publishers' Top 50 Bestseller's List for February 2011. Add Identity Theft to your Book Club's "must-read" list and host me for your next meeting or event. Receive a free book autographing session too!
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Poetic Exhortation THE ACTUAL LOSS 
| My identity had already been taken, But I didn't know until I was awakened, I had to do an inventory of all of my loss, Then I started counting up all the costs, While I kept searching to find the real me, And confirm the true source of my identity. | (refer to poem on page 76 of Identity Theft) |
IDENTITY THEFT QUIZ 
| DID YOU KNOW? Identity Theft... -is the fasting growing crime in America -resulted in a total fraud amount of $54B in 2009 -costs average victim $373 out of pocket to resolve -fraud affected 4.8% of population in 2009 -committed by someone known to victim in 13% of cases -victims filed police reports in 50% of cases (based on Javelin 2010 Identity Theft Report) HAS YOUR IDENTITY BEEN STOLEN? Not only do you need to take steps to protect your natural (financial) identity, you also have to guard your spiritual (real) identity. 4 STEPS TO RECOVER YOUR STOLEN IDENTITY 1) Identify What Is Missing 2) Inventory The Actual Loss 3) Inspect All The Findings 4) Initiate The Full Recovery (Refer to Table 1 in Identity Theft for a summary of each step of the process to recover your "total" identity) | |
Words of Wisdom | 
| "If there's a book you really want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." ~Toni Morrison |
| GREETINGS E-NEWS FAMILY! Welcome back to my literary world where words are the power that propel the pen! I pray that you have had a prosperous and productive year! With only 77 days left in 2011, now is the time to reevaluate your goals. It's not too late to make your dreams (e.g., writing a book, starting a business, etc.) come true if you start now. Whatever God has called you to do, He has already equipped you to do it. He not only gives you the vision, but also the PROvision! The best is yet to come if you are willing to wait! I look forward to keeping in touch with you and inspiring and empowering you with The Author's Pen. |
| The Author Educates NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY WEEK In celebration of 'National Protect Your Identity" Week (NPYIW), I will sign and discuss my new book, Identity Theft: Discovering The Real You, from 11:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Beaumont, Texas. This event will be held during Lamar University's Homecoming weekend. For all LU alums and friends, get your RED on and get your READ on! I look forward to see you there! This week is a great opportunity for you to increase your awareness about identity theft and to take steps to protect your identity (naturally and spiritually). It's time to discover the "real" you!  
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The Author Networks 2011 INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN RETAIL SHOW IN ATLANTA On Tuesday, July 12, 2011, I signed my book, Identity Theft during the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS). This year's ICRS was held on July 10-13, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The ICRS is the largest annual gathering of Christian retailers in the world and offers a great networking opportunity for aspiring and published Christian authors. 
Author DeMonica Gladney & John Eckhardt Click to view more photos BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES & NOBLE IN BOCA RATON On Thursday, June 16, 2011, I was a featured author and signed my book, Identity Theft, at the Multiple Authors Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Boca Raton, Florida. Other featured authors included: Renee' Jean, Stacie Harris and Carol Watson. It was an evening of inspiration featuring local and out-of-town Christian authors with great books.  Click to view more photos 2011 NATIONAL BLACK BOOK FESTIVAL IN HOUSTONOn June 11-12, 2011, I was a featured author at the National Black Book Festival at the Doubletree Hotel in Houston, Texas. I signed my books, Identity Theft, Willing to Wait, and Reflections from God. Other featured authors included: Judge Mablean Ephriam, Michelle McKinney Hammond, Isaiah Washington and Lavaille Lavette. It was an inspiring event and great opportunity to network with fellow authors and literary friends from around the country. 
Author DeMonica Gladney & Michelle McKinney Hammond Click to view more photos AUTHORS AMONG US BOOK SIGNING IN HOUSTONOn Saturday, June 11, 2011, I was a featured local author at the Authors Among Us Book Signing at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas. I recited the theme poem, "Stolen Identity," from my book, Identity Theft, and signed my books. Other featured authors included: Robert Lampkin, Madeline Kirksey, Donald Williams and youth authors, Callie Holley and Yahnes Walker. It was a great networking opportunity for local authors to showcase their books and talents. 
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The Author In Action CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. PHOENIX AWARDS DINNER 
Author DeMonica Gladney & Award Honoree George Foreman During this year's Congressional Black Caucus, the Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner was held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the Washington Convention Center. Following the award presentations, the keynote speaker was President Barack Obama. Click link to view more photos |
The Author Speaks... LIFE IN BLOOM WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CRUISE I was the featured author and speaker at the "Life in Bloom" Women's Empowerment Cruise to Cozumel, Mexico on October 6-10, 2011. We were sailing on the sea with Dr. C (www.lifeinbloom.org), the host and life coach! We experienced a mighty move of God during this time of refreshing, renewal and refilling and were empowered to live life in FULL BLOOM!  Click to view more photos 2011 WOMEN'S CONFERENCE IN TENNESSEE On July 14-16, 2011, I was a keynote speaker at the Seed Planters International Ministry's Women's Conference at the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The theme of the conference was "Inheriting the Promises of God Through Faith and Intimacy," which was timely for this season. It was a powerful and life-changing conference with three days of power-packed teaching and anointed praise and worship. The other speakers included, the conference host, Pastor Lasonya McClendon and Minister Charli Pickett.  Click to view more photos |
Featured Author Saturday, October 22, 201111:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m "Identity Theft" Book Signing Barnes & Noble Booksellers Parkdale Mall 4155 Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX Author Guest Sunday, October 23, 2011At 9:45 a.m. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 3920 West Cardinal Drive Beaumont, TX Keynote SpeakerSaturday, October 29, 201111:30 a.m. At Unity Adventist Worship Center 8515 Brookwulf Houston, TX Featured Author Exhibitor November 5, 2011 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. At Gospel Play: God Doesn't Make Mistakes Presented by This Rock Entertainment Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Pkwy Humble, TX Speaker Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 - Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 At 7th Annual National Black Pre-Law Conference The Hilton University of Houston Hotel & Conference Center 4800 Calhoun Street Houston, TX |
The Writer's Block WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?: NON-FICTION VS. FICTION 
As an aspiring author, you need to decide if your book will be "non-fiction" or "fiction" before you start writing. Since the subject of your book may depend on your selection, you should know the difference between the terms. Simply state, non-fiction is true, and fiction is not true. While non-fiction typically focuses on ideas or events that actually occurred, fiction tends to focus on imaginary ideas or events. Non-fiction usually deals with real people, but fiction involves created characters. For example, if a book gives an account of things that have happened in real places, then it would be non-fiction. However, if the book is based on a make believe place, then it would be fiction. A big difference is that fiction is a made up story, and non-fiction is based on facts. A fiction writer creates "fiction" based on his or her imagination and can be creative when telling his or her story. On the contrary, a non-fiction writer does not create "non-fiction," but rather writes based on actual facts that can be proven or verified. Fiction is usually intended for entertainment purposes, but non-fiction tends to be more informative and educational. Examples of non-fiction include: biographies, documentaries, histories, textbooks, journals and travel guides. Most novels, short stories, and films would fall in the category of fiction. YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR LITERARY DREAMS IN 2011! TURN YOUR "TO DO" LIST INTO A "TO DONE" LIST! |
AUTHOR'S EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE My exclusive short sleeve babydoll style t-shirts are available for purchase online at My Website. The shirts are $25 each (plus tax and shipping). Join me in "blinging" for Christ! Order a t-shirt for you and all of the special women in your life. The color and size selections for each design are listed on the website. 
Exclusive design inspired by the book, Identity Theft, to remind believers to keep their "real" I.D. IN HIM (2 Corinthians 5:17).  Exclusive design inspired by the book, Willing to Wait, to encourage those who are frustrated or impatient about being in God's "waiting" room to WAIT ON HIM (Isaiah 40:31). |
FEATURED PRAISE ON IDENTITY THEFT "The first book I read from the show and completed 85% of it in the first sitting. AN ABSOLUTE GREAT READ!" Shawn Boy To have your testimonial on Identity Theft featured in a future edition of this E-Newsletter, send it to info@demonicagladney.com. Please take a few minutes to post a book review on www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesandNoble.com to help increase the book's online ranking and share your feedback with other readers. Also request the book at your local Barnes and Noble or other bookstore to help get the books placed in the store. Thanks in advance for your support!
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| SPECIAL DEALS FOR NATIONAL PROTECT YOUR IDENTITY WEEK (VALID OCTOBER 17-22, 2011 ONLY) Take advantage of the BOGO (buy one, get one free) special deals when you purchase the Identity Theft book or I.D. in HIM t-shirt online from the Author's website: Book Special (Buy 1 Identity Theft book, get 1 Identity Theft book free) $14.99 Shirt Special (Buy 1 I.D. in HIM t-shirt, get 1 Identity Theft book free) $25.00 (prices don't include tax & shipping) | | Offer Expires: October 22, 2011 |
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