CHRISTIAN AUTHORS ON TOUR (CAOT)

CHRISTIAN AUTHOR/BOOK NEWSQUARTER 1 (JANUARY 2015 – APRIL 2015)

TABLE OF CONTENTSARTICLES PAGE

What is Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) 3

Introducing CAOT’s 2015 Photo Wall Calendar 5

Join the Book Club Revolution 6

Giving Back: 12 Ways YOU Can Be A Blessing 9

Introducing the 2015 Co-hosts of the Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show

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Awesome Testimonies About an Awesome GOD! 11

Professional Development (PD): Sharpening Our Skills 14

Christian Author Book Reviews 16

Great Books for the Little Readers in Your Life 18

CAOT Flashback Photos 20

Marketplace: Advertise Your Products, Service, Business or Ministry HERE!

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Help Wanted: A Call for CAOT Volunteers 44

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What is Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT)?

Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) - a group of Christian authors on FIRE for God and committed to using writing as a tool for Christian ministry – is steadfast in its efforts to introduce readers to books that,

1. Lead people to the Word of God (The Holy Bible)

2. Help people build their relationship with Christ; and

3. Inspire others to use writing as a tool for Christian ministry.

In existence since 2008, CAOT has sponsored five Christian book tours: the 2008-2009 Voices of Thanksgiving; the 2010 Trustworthy and True, the 2012 Fellowship of Believers; the 2013 Holy Spirit-Filled and Powerful Witnesses of Christ, and the 2014 Called to Serve.

In 2015, CAOT is taking a year of rest, reflection and planning. Therefore, it is not hosting a Christian book tour. God-willing, CAOT will re-launch its Christian book tours in 2016!

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Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) has been blessed to work with over 90 Christian authors (fiction and non-fiction) from across the United States. Membership into Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) is lifelong. Since 2008, there have been three ways that Christian authors could gain membership into CAOT:

1. Pay to vend at a CAOT sponsored Christian book tour stop;2. Receive a Christian Author Award from CAOT that waived vending fees but granted vending

opportunities at a CAOT Christian book tour stop; or3. Receive an invitation from the African American Author’s Expo (AAAE) to vend with AAAE at the annual

Christian Writer’s Literary Festival, the last stop of all of CAOT’s annual Christian book tours.

CAOT authors/members can choose to opt out of an annual CAOT-sponsored Christian book tour. It is not mandatory for CAOT authors/members to participate in a CAOT sponsored Christian book tour. CAOT authors/members can be active in other ways (i.e. co-hosting the CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show; standing as an intercessor in prayer for CAOT authors/members and CAOT). CAOT membership is lifelong and renews automatically each year unless that author submits a written communication to Lynn Pinder (Chief Visionary Officer) requesting termination of his/her CAOT membership. Those CAOT authors/members who choose to participate in a CAOT-sponsored Christian book tour must pay an annual fee to showcase their books as a vendor at a scheduled tour stop. The fee for new members is slightly higher as it incorporates the one-time CAOT membership fee. The returning CAOT authors/members receive discounts toward vending fees and other special promotions (i.e. color ads for marketing their books). Additionally, CAOT authors/members have opportunities to participate in special marketing opportunities (i.e. calendars, Christmas anthology, E-blasts, quarterly reports) to help them raise awareness about who they are as Christian authors and the books they have written.

CAOT authors/members also have the opportunity to stay connected via the CAOT Back Office on NING, a private online communication portal for CAOT authors/members to stay informed about CAOT updates and Tour stops. The CAOT Back Office on NING is also set-up so that CAOT authors/members can connect with their fellow CAOT authors/members.

One of the most beneficial aspects of being part of CAOT has always been the opportunity to connect with other Christian authors to fellowship, share, learn, grow, praise, and write!

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Introducing CAOT’s 2015 Photo Wall Calendar

Be inspired - every month in 2015 - by reading profiles of men and women throughout the United States who are on FIRE for God and committed to using writing as a tool for Christian ministry!

Each month in CAOT’s 2015 Photo Wall Calendar features a different author/member of Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) who participated in one of four Christian book tours from 2008 - 2014.

Calendars are $24 a piece. Bulk rate discounts are available. NOTE: A limited number of CAOT’s 2014 Photo Wall Calendars are available for keepsake purchases.

Visit www.christianauthorsontour.com and click the “Products/Services” tab to order!

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Teen/Children’s Books

Spiritual Growth/

Christian Formation

Life Stories

Devotionals

Church Issues/Resources

GENRES

Business/Nonprofit

Leadership

Relationships

Women’s Ministry

Poetry/Short Stories

JOIN THE BOOK CLUB REVOLUTION!

Being a Christian can sometimes be a lonely walk. If you are living the Word of God and adhering to biblical principles, you may often feel like the odd ball.

Stop wasting your money and time!Invest in a book club that helps you strengthen your mind and your soul while connecting you with men and women who are on FIRE for God!

The Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Christian Book Club is your #1 source for Christian books for adults and children/teens, fellowship and author dialogue.

Join TODAY and be part of a new book club revolution!www.caotchristianbookclub.com

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GIVING BACK: 12 WAYS YOU CAN BE A BLESSING! Since 2011, Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) has collected in-kind donations for various Christian missions at Christian book tour stops across the country.  In 2015, Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) is not hosting a Christian book tour.  Thus, CAOT won't be collecting in-kind donations in 2015.  However, CAOT is spotlighting various Christian missions outreaches/projects each month of the year.  You can contact these Christian nonprofits anytime throughout the year to support Christian missions/outreach efforts:

Visit www.christianauthorsontour.com and click on the “Missions” tab for more details!

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Christle Lighthouse Pregnancy

Care Center

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The Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) Blog Talk Radio Show is venue for Christian authors (fiction and non-fiction) to showcase their books to the world!

If you are a Christian author, click the “CAOT Blog Talk Radio Show” tab at www.christianauthorsontour.com to view the author submission guidelines.

Listen to more than 250 “On-Demand” podcasts of inspirational interviews with Christian authors at the following link:

www.blogtalkradio.com/christianauthorsontour

Introducing the 2015 Co-Host of the Christian Authors on Tour Blog Talk Radio Show

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AWESOME

TESTIMONIES ABOUT AN AWESOME GOD!

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Words of Inspiration from CAOT authors/members

avails much.” What He told me next rocked my world and changed my life forever. He said the word avails means to produce, result in, and display. Our righteousness is as of filthy rages but He made His son to be sin for us so we could be made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. We have no need to pray for righteousness because if we are saved, born again, and filled with the Spirit of God, we are as righteous as we will ever be. Fervent means with great effort and vigor. It indicates an emotional component. Prayer is not an event, it is a lifestyle. Prayer is the key component of our relationship with God. Prayer, literally, is communication with God. So, where does that leave us in our definition? We can read this scripture as follows: The vigorous, using great effort, communication with God because we were made righteous by the blood shed by Jesus on the cross at Calvary should produce, result in, and display great results. Why is this not working for so many? God showed me the key element absent in this equation is the word effectual. This word means effective or efficient. What are we missing to make our prayer effectual? God then asked me, “What did Jesus do?”

 

Who is the Holy Spirit?Many who call themselves Christians are floundering, suffering, and anxious in their Christian walk. The church is in disarray, racked by scandal and extremely ineffectual. Preachers orate biblical principles while living principles of the world. The world looks at the church and asks the question, “Why should I go to church when it looks just like the world?” I faced this dilemma a little over a year ago after 40+ years of being saved and 20 years in the ministry. It was quite a quandary, and I was really discouraged.

One morning at about 3 a.m., I was awakened to the voice of God asking me, “Why is the effectual fervent prayer of righteous men availing nothing?” I did not have an answer. I was familiar with this verse and immediately looked it up in my Bible. James 5:16b says, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man

Written by Minister Dwayne Clemmons

Min. Dwayne Clemmons is the author of two books: Do What Jesus Did (DWJD): It's not a revolution, it's a REVELATION! and Exploits: Jesus Rides in an Ambulance

Turn the page to read more of Min. Dwayne’s testimony!

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I said, “He prayed and did what His Father showed Him.” He said, “Correct. Here’s what I want you to do. When you wake up in the morning seek MY face through the presence of the Holy Spirit. I will tell you what to pray for. Then as you go throughout your day, listen to the voice of the Spirit and I will tell you what else I want you to do. If you pray what I tell you to pray you place an obligation on Me to answer your prayer and it will be the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man and it will avail much.”

WOW! I don’t know about you, but I got excited. Ever since that day I have not prayed one thing I was not told to pray. Everything I have prayed has come to pass. God is awesome. This, however, only works when you develop your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Let me explain. When Jesus was getting ready to leave to go to heaven, He told the disciples He had to leave so God could send the Holy Spirit. John 16:7 says, “7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you.” This was absolutely necessary because in John 16:13-15 says, “13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.” You must understand, to know God, you must have access to Jesus. To have access to Jesus, you must know the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit lives on the inside of you. He is always talking to you. You must begin to acknowledge Him, develop your relationship with Him, and depend on Him to be your Comforter. When you do this HE will lead you and guide you into all truth and show you things to come.

 Believe me. This will change your life. If you don’t believe me then do what Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”

www.dmcministries.net Min. Dwayne Clemmons publishes a monthly newsletter titled “The Progressive Walk,” and you can email him at dmc@dmcministries.net to sign-up for it!

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Check-out these FREE PD opportunities for CAOT authors/members

Professional Development (PD)

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SHARPENING OUR SKILLS

Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) seeks to provide increased opportunities for its authors/members to take advantage of structured learning activities and opportunities to help them grow as Christian writers/authors.

Most of the professional development opportunities offered through CAOT are facilitated by seasoned Christian authors and/or followers of Christ who are committed to helping build the body of Christ and to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through the ministry of writing.

Each quarter in 2015, CAOT is offering a series of free professional development (PD) telephone conference calls for CAOT authors/members who participated in a CAOT Christian book tour stop between the years of 2008 – 2014. Visit www.christianauthorsontour.com and click on the “PD” tab for more details regarding the first quarter of PD telephone conference calls.

Visit www.christianauthorsontour.com and click on the “PD” tab to view the training schedule .

CHRISTIAN

AUTHOR BOOK

REVIEWS

Reviewer: Towanda Mckiewww.mckieworks.comFacebook, Twitter, YouTube: Mckie WorksEmail: towandamckie@mckieworks.com

Genre Spotlight Devotionals

Indi Wright

The Book of Proverbs (Proverbs) has always been enlightening to my family and me. Proverbs helped me as a teenager to understand how I should live based on God’s Word without becoming and remaining so angry with my parents. It was used as a guide in our home although I used to think that it was used as a weapon to get me to do whatever my parents wanted. I now know better. Proverbs is now a tool that my husband and I use in our home - not to control our children but to lead them to wiser choices that will bring peace into their lives.  

Christian author, Indi Wright, does a magnificent job teaching from each of the 31 chapters of Proverbs in her book, 31 Days to a Wiser You. Wright’s book offers fresh insight that allows believers to understand and apply God’s Word on a higher level. I have never read a book and gleaned so much in such a short period of time. I finished Wright’s book in two weeks because I wanted more insight from her each day. Wright does not coddle egos in her writing, but she gives instruction uncut and honest. Her instruction is not meant to make you feel good, but it doesn’t condemn either. Wright speaks on matters of the flesh, the mind, and all challenges we face in an ungodly world. She gets straight to the point instructing believers to live a life of wisdom and peace. Wright uses Proverbs as the basis for her book, and she incorporates other biblical scriptures to help believers live wisely. Her book gives readers powerful nuggets that will allow them to be victorious in their journey to be more like Christ.

If you are praying to live a life full of wisdom and peace and willing to come up higher in Christ, then apply the principles in 31 Days To A Wiser You.

A Christian Author Book Review

This Christian book review was written by Towanda Mckie

Visit www.caotchristianbookclub.com to purchase 31 Days to A Wiser You!

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GREAT BOOKS FOR LITTLE

READERSCHRISTIAN CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS

Check-out these CAOT authors/members who write Christian children’s books!

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GREAT BOOKS FOR THE LITTLE READERS IN YOUR LIFE!

FLASHBACK PHOTOS

CHRISTIAN AUTHORS ON TOUR (CAOT)

BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE

CAOT Flashback: 2008 - 2014

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MARKET PLACE/

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If you would like to include an ad about your business, product, service, or ministry in the next issue of CAOT’s digital document, visit www.christianauthorsontour.com and click the “Services/Products” tab for more details regarding color ad rates!

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Buy 1 color ad for inclusion in CAOT’s 2nd quarter digital document and get one free business card ad for a friend. Deadline: March 31, 2015

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STILL MISSING: HER LIFE MATTERS!

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A special thank you to Bro. Albert Phillips for compiling this list! I challenge you to compile a similar list for your city/state!

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HELP WANTED: CAOT VOLUNTEERS

Over the years, Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT) has been blessed to have a number of wonderful volunteers like Charlene Brown, Melanie Smith Taylor, Sis. Tara, Yolande Hinton and lots of other faithful men and women of God to volunteer their time and talent to support CAOT book events and authors/members.

CAOT is always in need of volunteers to help promote and implement CAOT events/activities and to stand steadfast in prayer for participating authors. If you are interested in volunteering with Christian Authors on Tour (CAOT), please submit the following to lpinder@thetakeactionnetwork.com with “CAOT Volunteer” in the Subject Line:

• Your resume; and• A one – two sentence explanation of why you want to volunteer with Christian

Authors on Tour (CAOT) and what you hope to gain from the experience.

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Thank you in advance for your service!

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