Tooting Our Own Horns (July 1, 2011)

Cheryl Turner did a story for Focus magazine on Local Heroes Casino Night, a fundraiser for five different charities.  The article required focus on the event itself, but Cheryl spoke to many organizations that were interested in exposure, so she pitched the idea for a monthly column dedicated exclusively to non-profits, and Focus accepted the idea. Congratulations, Cheryl, on your new endeavor!


Laura Bentz has completed her book and is in the final stages of editing. Let's keep her in our prayers for success! She has also returned her focus to working on a sci-fi novel for middle graders that she started many years ago. Keep up the good work, Laura.


Kat Heckenbach has a story in the upcoming Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens. 

Kat's story "Armored and Dangerous" is about a unique situation she faced in eighth grade, and how she gained strength from the thing she hated most. The book is available for pre-order through Amazon and Barnes & Noble in both print and ebook formats. The official release date is July 26, 2011.