Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors

Press Release Lorilyn Roberts, Author John 316 Marketing Network Dear Authors and Readers, The John 316 Marketing Network wishes you a very Blessed and Merry Christmas as we celebrate our Lord and Savior's birth this holiday season. We have just finished our first full year as a Network, and in celebration of that, we have published our first book. Enjoy Taste and See FOR FREE if you purchase from Smashwords through the holidays. This is our gift to you. Video You Don't Want to Miss Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors Taste and See is a generous sampling of first chapters and other writings by John 3:16 Marketing Network authors. In this collection of fiction and non-fiction, you will find writing targeted for all age levels, including children's picture books, young adult, adult, devotionals, short stories, recipes and poems. GET YOUR FREE COPY BELOW: Smashwords: FREE THROUGH DECEMBER 31 Amazon Kindle:  99 cents download directly to your computer or reading devise. Read in seconds.  LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE JOHN 316 MARKETING NETWORK: You may join as an author or reader.  http://lorilynroberts.com/john_3_16_marketing_network.html  As an author member, what do I receive? 1. A network of Christian authors who will encourage you.  2. Access to the forum where you must be a member to post. 3. Support for putting together a book launch, including social networking, press releases,  showcases, and professional help (at a small price) for landing pages and other technical expertise. 4. Free "how do I" tutorials. 5. Book reviewers 6. Wealth of knowledge from uploaded files on forum. 7. Opportunity to contribute to annual book anthology (first chapters). 8. Access to the latest information in the world of publishing and market via the forum 9. Cross promotional opportunities with fellow authors in the network. 10. Name and blog/website displayed on the John 316 Marketing Network blog 11. Professional marketing and editorial services at reduced cost to members (sometimes free when linked to promotions).      What Others are Saying? Get Free Copy TODAY!   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars A savory array of great works One will find a savory array of great works, of powerful messages, riveting stories and profound insights...all included in Taste and See. Read more Published 8 days ago by Inspirational Books 5.0 out of 5 stars A library in one book As a contributor to Taste & See I'm excited to be part of this compilation. What a wonderful way to introduce readers to new authors and their works. Read more Published 13 days ago by K Payne 5.0 out of 5 stars A Smorgasbord of Delight! Taste and See is truly a smorgasbord for the reader. There is something for everyone here, including Fiction, self help, devotionals, and even poetry. Read more Published 14 days ago by Tracy Krauss 5.0 out of 5 stars Taste and See is a banquet of the soul "Taste and See" is an innovative way to discover if you will like a new book, all in one place. From children's literature to adult suspense, history, humor, you name it. Read more Published 15 days ago by Sally Franz 5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative Idea Have you ever bought a book and wished you could get your money back? I have. Okay, maybe it was only $5.00, but still the book wasn't worth $1.00. Read more Published 15 days ago by Theresa Franklin 5.0 out of 5 stars Savor the Taste and See... Whet your appetite! This is a lovely little book, filled with first chapter vignettes written by an assortment of talented authors, all with a common goal of bringing the joy of Christ into your... Read more Published 15 days ago by Sherrill S. Cannon 5.0 out of 5 stars If you hunger for God - you'll love this book! Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by the John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors is a wonderful way to preview a variety of Christian authors and their books. Read more Published 15 days ago by God Mission Possible 5.0 out of 5 stars Smart Sampler! I am one of the authors in Taste and See! I'm so excited to be part of this John 3:16 Marketing Network. Read more Published 15 days ago by Diane E. Tatum 5.0 out of 5 stars If you hunger for God - you'll love this book! Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by the John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors is a wonderful way to preview a variety of Christian authors and their books. Read more Published 16 days ago by God Mission Possible 5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Variety! This book is wonderful! It mixes fiction, non-fiction, children's and more :) If you want to try some new Christian books, this has the first chapter of over 50 of them! Read more Published 16 days ago by Ashley Wintters   Don't miss this opportunity to get your FREE COPY BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2011.  Sincerely, Lorilyn Roberts, Founder of the John 316 Marketing Network 352-338-6012 http://john316mn.blogspot.com

Just A Closer Stumble: Christmas Gift

Just A Closer Stumble: Christmas Gift: Please welcome Deborah Bateman as my Guest Bogger taday! Thank ya' Deborah for this beautiful post!

Daily Warfare Prayer, by Paul and Claire Hollis

As we start the new year, I want to make prayer a priority for our Network. Please take the time to read this excerpt from This Means War, by Paul and Claire Hollis, who are new members.

Taken from the book “This Means WAR” by Paul & Claire Hollis

Begin with Praise and Thanksgiving, then continue

Heavenly Father, I come to You in the Name of Jesus, and I ask You to forgive me of anything I have done that could displease You in any way. I ask You to cover me with the Blood of Jesus and fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Cause my thoughts to be Your thoughts, my desires Your desires, my will Your will, and put a guard across my mouth that I can say no more or less than You would have me say. Keep me on the path you You have laid out for me today, and show me satan’s tactics in advance.

I acknowledge the whole armor of God. I pray that every thought that satan or any of his kingdom tries to put in my mind will bounce off the helmet of salvation and return to the sender. Heal every memory that could hold me back from being all that You want me to be. I recognize that I have on the breastplate of righteousness, my loins are girded with the truth and my feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. I take up the sword of the spirit and the shield of faith.

Now, for myself and all the people I am going to refer to, I ask You to draw us to Yourself, convict us mightily of our sins, keep us from temptation, deliver us from the evil and cover us with the Blood of Jesus. Dispatch angels (and now I dispatch them) to keep us from any kind of accidents, harm, injuries, illness, death, destruction, disease, pain or infection.

Bind our marriages together and make us one in You. Bind our families together and make us one in You. If there is anyone in our lives that You do not approve of, I ask You to move them out and move in the people that You do approve of. Bless every bite of food we eat, and the air we breathe, or any medication we take, and let it help us and not hurt us. Bless our finances and give us as much as we can handle without sinning against you.

Now, satan, I come against you and your entire kingdom and I declare, in the Name of Jesus, that you cannot and will not have part of my life or the lives of the people I refer to, in any way, shape or form. You can have nothing to do with our minds, bodies, souls, spirits, emotions and wills; our marriages, finances, friendships, acquaintances and fellowships; our homes, schools, workplaces and places of recreation; our transportation, or any vehicle that could come close to us; or any decision that is made concerning any one of us. (Now call out the name of every person that you pray for daily.)

For every person I have referred to, I now break every curse, spell and hex that may have been put out against any one of us. I break the power of any curse from a witch, warlock, or satanist; every santerian curse, roots curse, Indian curse, voodoo curse, and curse of words spoken, or anything written or any objects. I reverse the curse and send it back to the demon that brought it in the first place. AND I COMMAND THAT DEMON TO GO BOUND INTO UNINHABITED DRY PLACES IN THE NAME OF JESUS. I break every ungodly emotional soul tie that is connected to any of us, in the Name of Jesus.

In the Name of Jesus and through His living blood, I bind and sever every cord of any prince or principality, any strong man and every spirit of darkness over my house at (your address). I put a Jesus Christ bloodline in between each one of you and I cut off your communications, confuse your camp, render you inactive, and cast you out, in Jesus’ Name.

I bind and cast out every spirit of poverty, lack, confusion, cloudiness, mind binding, selfishness, anxiety, and procrastination. I bind and cast out every spirit of fear, heaviness, jealousy, bondage, whoredom, lying, perversion, slumber and infirmity. I plead the blood of Jesus around the property line, above the roof, and below the foundation of my home, and I bind you, satan, and your entire kingdom from crossing the bloodline. I command you for myself and people I have just referred to, that you can have nothing to do with us or any aspect of our lives in any way, shape or form! I now call on God’s warring angels to make it happen.

In the Name of Jesus, I loose myself and each family member to the power of the Holy Spirit and I speak forth blessings of prosperity, clarity, wisdom, understanding, knowledge, discernment, abundance and good health. I also speak creativity and a sound mind. I take control of my mind and reflect every evil thought and receive every good thought, in the Name of Jesus. I loose myself and my children to the ministry of the Holy Spirit and speak love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance into our lives.

Satan, I take authority and command you and all your evil spirits to loose our family household and all the things you have stolen from us, including our property, income and investments, and return it seven-fold, in Jesus’ Name.

I ask you, Father that You send Your warring angels and cause to come into our family all the monies, treasures, properties, assets and things satan has stolen from us that have been ours through the blessings of Jesus Christ.

In the Name of Jesus, I take authority and bind every principality and strong man over (name business, job and any endeavors) at (name locations). I come against and cast out every spirit of fear, mismanagement, poverty, confusion, lack, failure and bankruptcy. In the Name of Jesus and through the power of the Holy Spirit, I loose sound management, prosperity, clarity, wisdom, knowledge, blessings, profit, honesty, success, and favor from any business associates. Father I ask You, in the Name of Jesus, that You send warring angels to go before me to accomplish these blessings and create favor in my business.

In the Name of Jesus Christ and through His living blood, I bind you satan, and your entire kingdom so that you cannot and will not be active in (your community), in any person or animal. I come against your strongholds over every place dealing in drugs, pornography, prostitution, bars and nude bars, places selling witchcraft paraphernalia, palm readers and any place worshipping a false god. Through the power of the Holy Spirit vested in me, I tear down and curse these businesses at the roots and command them to dry up and go away.

Lord, don’t let me be just a warrior in your kingdom, but let me be a mighty warrior and front-line soldier, so that when I see you face to face You will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant; come on in.” Amen.

Book Launch of Warring Spirits, by April W. Gardner, on Thursday, December 15, 2011

Press Release for the John 3:16 Marketing Network For Immediate Release Contact:  Lorilyn Roberts Email: llhroberts@yahoo.com   JOHN 3:16 MARKETING NETWORK BOOK LAUNCH   Thursday, December 15,  2011, Free eGifts Today Only December 15, 2011, Thursday at Amazon     Warring Spirits Warring Spirits on Amazon   ISBN-10: 098341985X ISBN-13: 978-0983419853 by April W. Gardner          Three cultures, one battle. A thousand WARRING SPIRITS. In 1816 Georgia, escaped slaves control the land just beyond the American border in Las Floridas. Lost somewhere between white and black worlds, Milly follows hope to the only place that can offer her refuge-the place Georgians are calling Negro Fort. The first, sweet taste of freedom convinces Milly that surrender is not an option. Death would be more welcome. Major Phillip Bailey has orders to subdue the uprising and return the runaways to their masters. Forced to fight alongside Creek warriors-the same who etched the scars into his mind and flesh-Phillip primes himself for battle. But inside, a war already rages-return for the woman he thought lost to him or concede her to the enemy she loves; follow orders or follow his heart. What Others Are Saying!          "One of the best books I've read all year, Warring Spirits by April Gardner pulled me in and kept me turning pages all the way to the satisfying conclusion. Through the eyes of a mixed-blood slave, and a scarred and wounded major, you'll encounter prejudice, heartache, loss, and a love so palpable you'll feel it to your very core. Full of grit, realism, and edge of your seat action, Warring Spirits is a story not to be missed!"   --Lynnette Bonner - Author     Rocky Mountain Oasis & High Desert Haven   "Gardner's writing and plotting was so well done it left me breathless. There is heart-felt love and tension on every page. No opportunity to show God's heart for mankind was wasted. Warring Spirits is a wonderful, passionate novel, and one I won't forget anytime soon." --Michelle Sutton - Author of over a dozen inspirational novels "Warring Spirits is a tale of loss of pride, civility, and identity; at the same time it showcases the best in humanity and a hope for the future. A must-read for lovers of early American history."  --Lisa Lickel, multi-published author      April W Gardner resides in Georgia with her USAF husband and two sweet kiddos. She is the author of the historical romance series, the Creek Country Saga, as well as the children's adventure series, the Channel Islands Resistance. She is the founder and senior editor of the fun literary website, Clash of the Titles. In her free time, April enjoys reading, organizing, and DIY. In no particular order, she dreams of owning a horse, visiting all the national parks, and speaking Italian.              OTHER BOOKS IN THE WORKS!   Next up is the release of the first book in April Gardner's children's historical adventure series, Lizzie and the Guernsey Gang. It takes kids 9+ back to 1940 and the Nazi invasion of Guernsey Island, UK. The book is based on the events in the life of Ruth Davies, April Gardner's friend and sister in Christ. It's a history lesson and story of faith wrapped up in an enticing adventure. "I can't wait to share it!" Contact: http://www.aprilgardner.com (website)  http://www.aprilwgardnercom(blog) http://www.facebook.com/april.gardner1  http://twitter.com/#!/AprilWGardner  Links: Amazon paperback: http://tinyurl.com/3e8nqkh Amazon Kindle: http://tinyurl.com/3klg52c  Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/vmpjIT  DON'T FORGET Thursday, December 15, is the official launch day for Warring Spirits by April Gardner   If you buy Warring Spirits on the launch day, you will be eligible to receive free e-gfits. Visit April W. Gardner's website at http://www.aprilgardner.com

Book Launch of Night of the Cossack by AUTHOR TOM BLUBAUGH

Check out the amazing e-gifts you can receive if you purchase on launch day from Amazon, Thursday, December 8.  http://nightofthecossacklandingpage.com/

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SIXTY BOOKS IN ONE, AND IT'S OUR FREE GIFT TO YOU!

Christmas Gift 2011 Volume One

SIXTY BOOKS IN ONE, AND IT'S OUR FREE GIFT 
TO YOU!

We are on the cusp of a revolution in publishing, and the John 3:16 Marketing Network is at the forefront of marketing innovation. Readers want diversity, options, and choices. The John 3:16 Marketing Network has released the most innovative way to expose readers to the latest in fiction and nonfiction Christian publishing.

Check out our new book, Taste and See, A Sampling of First Chapters by John 316 Marketing Network Authors.

Dear Readers of Christian Books, you are in for a treat! This is our gift to you for Christmas, and it's completely free through Smashwords or the John 3:16 Marketing Network!  You don't have to sign up for ANYTHING through the holidays, not even give us your email for an opt-in list.

Enjoy reading the first chapter of fifty-eight books and other surprises by sixty authors AT NO COST. Nothing like beginning a new book that whets your appetite for more. You won’t have to travel to a book store or surf the web to find the kind of book you want. We have made it easy for you to sample close to sixty books and authors while drinking your latte at Starbucks, at home curled up on the sofa, or during your lunch break at work. Sit in front of your fireplace and relax. Taste and See is over 165,000 words long--the equivalent to TWO BOOKS.

Our John 3:16 Marketing Network authors are known and unknown, young and old, first-time published and multi-published, standard-industry published, self-published, and print-on-demand published. Our goal is to glorify God in our writings and help each other to promote books with a Christian worldview.

Taste and See is also available at Amazon for  $0.99 if you prefer to "purchase" it there. Don't miss out on this FREE OPPORTUNITY through the holidays. Find a chapter you like? There is a link at the end of each author's original work to buy the complete book HASSLE-FREE.

Remember, this is the season of our Savior's birth. We want to celebrate that with this FREE GIFT from us to you.

“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusts in Him”

Psalm 34:8

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Big Launch Day for The Promise of Deer Run----by Elaine Marie Cooper

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John 3:16 Network to Release Taste and See First Chapters Book Soon

A new book by the John 3:16 Marketing Network will showcase the work of 58 authors who have banded together to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their writing talents. Slated for release in early December, Taste and See, a Sampling of First Chapters by John 3:16 Marketing Network Authors, will be available in various ebook formats.

"I am excited to offer this book completely free through the Christmas holidays," says Lorilyn Roberts, the network's founder, who is editing the book. "I had no idea initially if anyone would be interested or if publishers would let us reprint a first chapter, but the response has been overwhelmingly positive."

"After the first of the year, people will need to sign up for the John 3:16 ezine to get Taste and See for free, but until January 1, everyone can download as many copies as they want from Smashwords and other distribution sites, including Apple, Kindle, Nook, and Sony with a coupon."

Lorilyn started the John 3:16 Marketing Network, which is free to join, as a means of collaborating on book launches and other marketing endeavors. As of this writing, the network has grown to 150-plus members. In addition to launching books, the network offers book showcases, reciprocal blogging, monthly prayer meetings via teleconferences, a bulletin board, an active Facebook page, a site to post book reviews, and tutorials for some of the more technical aspects of marketing. Lorilyn has also written a book, How to Launch a Christian Best-Seller Book, to help authors reach best-seller status on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. A storefront is run in affiliation with the New Christian Books Magazine, operated by network member Cheryl Rogers.

Taste and See, a Sampling of First Chapters, features fiction and non-fiction aimed at readers of all ages, plus a few surprises," says Lorilyn.

The John 3:16 Marketing Network plans to publish the Taste and See book annually to enable readers to enjoy new authors' books. "We write and publish a lot of books each year," Lorilyn adds. "I am sure we will have many new books to include in another sampling next year."

Again, the sample book will be free through the holidays; sales links to the full works are included. Taste and See will retail for $3.99 at Smashwords.com after the holiday promotion. It will continue to be free after the new year if you sign up for the John 3:16 ezine.

Distribution is planned through Smashwords.com and its retail network, the John 3:16 Marketing Network website and blog, New Christian Books Online Store, and network member blogs and websites.

The book's cover features mini book covers submitted by authors, in a collage format. "My goal was to showcase all the authors and their books in a visually pleasing way," says Rogers, who designed the cover and assisted with the book's formatting. Rogers, who has authored a number of books aimed at Christians of all ages, publishes New Christian Books Online Magazine as a free service to Christian readers and writers.

Book Launch of "Running on G: What's Filling Your Tank?"

Press Release for the John 3:16 Marketing Network For Immediate Release Contact:  Lorilyn Roberts Email: llhroberts@yahoo.com     John 3:16 MARKETING NETWORK BOOK LAUNCH   Tuesday, November 22,  2011, Free eGifts Today Only When you purchase   Running on G: What's Filling Your Tank? (ISBN 978-0-9835781-2-3) by Kimberly James      Kimberly James tells her story of dealing with childhood trauma and difficulties throughout her adult life while delivering the message that no matter what life brings, we are the sole masters of our destiny and that even your pain has a purpose. "Running on G" puts readers into James' shoes and thought-process as she evolves through many debilitating life experiences. Her message to her readers is that nothing is pre-determined. Through sharing her story, she proves to be a perfect example of how people can overcome any level of adversity and redirect the course of his/her life as long as they are able and willing to grow through the limitations of their ego. The first chapter begins at the end of the book with an identity beautifully and authentically redefined through the evolution of a human soul. What is great is that the reader gets to be a part of that evolution and he too walks away feeling like anything is possible. While "Running on G" is an autobiography, the book is written in a style that allows the reader to feel as if he is reading a diary or a novel with no shortage of drama. James believes this aspect makes her book more appealing to a wider audience. James hopes that her life experiences will give hope to others who face their own series of challenges and disappointments. Her goal was to give something back that will leave a legacy of hope and triumph, and hopefully improve the lives of others. "My book is an epitaph of sorts, cast back over my shoulder to those coming after me or are still entangled in the complicated web of their past. Like me, so many are perplexed by their suffering and uncertain how to navigate through the fog" James says. "This work is much bigger than me. I wrote it purely out of obedience. It is the most painful yet rewarding thing I have ever accomplished."     What Others Are Saying      I am a Caucasian who has lived a very different life than Kimberly, and yet I still felt connected to her life and to her story. This book allowed me to understand what it means to be an African-American who grew up in a wonderful family, but one that has been plagued with abuse that can be traced back to her ancestors who were slaves on plantations. - Danica Page, Reviewer/Blogger I was not prepared for the level of raw truth. If I didn't believe already, I would have opened my heart to let God heal my wounds and guide my life after reading this book. - J.D. Brown Your story has touched me in ways that I cannot even explain to myself right now. - T. Namikos This book has given us something... something to laugh about, cry about, get mad about and definitely something to talk about. - K. Douglas When I got to page 240, I found myself fighting back tears over Kimberly's ability to extend forgiveness in ways that most would say is unforgivable, and I am not a man known to cry! - F. Chiles, Author "As BIG As It Gets               KIMBERLY J. JAMES is the Founder, President and Program Director of the Dream in Color Foundation in Annandale, Virginia. She is a life coach, a motivational speaker, and a devoted wife and mother, who has courageously stepped up to break the silence to share her story of triumph and restoration from a generational curse traced all the way back to slavery.   Kim is a graduate of Hampton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications and Theatre Arts. Prior to starting the Dream in Color Foundation, she taught and directed various educational and dance programs in both the public and private school systems and is dedicated to empowering young people to dream big, pursue it relentlessly and live their lives helping others.   What is next? After completing this assignment, Kim has decided to open a group home for troubled teens, fusing the arts into their therapeutic process and offering creative expression as an alternative to their self destructive behavior and a long term solution to a happy and healthy future.     MEDIA CONTACT Kimberly James Email: author@kimberlyjjames.com  Phone: (703) 642-1711 Website: http://kimberlyjjames.com  Blog: http://www.runningong.blogspot.com  Trailer: http://youtu.be/M5qzDWjRkS0  Landing Page: http://www.kimberlyjjames.com/AmazonEventLandingPage.html  Article:  http://www.theforgivenessformula.com/stories-of-forgiveness-sexual-and-emotional-abuse/  Interview Q & A: http://www.songsfromtheword.com/NewChristianBooks/2011/11/07/running/  Endorsements: Jill Starishevski, Author of  My Body Belongs To Me featured on Oprah Here is a sneak peek at the free e-gifts (chapter excerpts) you will receive if you purchase Running on G: What's Filling Your Tank? from Amazon.com on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22.

God Mission Possible: Book Showcase for The Book of Ruth by Deborah Bate...

God Mission Possible: Book Showcase for The Book of Ruth by Deborah Bate...: The Book of Ruth is a Daily Bible Reading Devotional. The Book of Ruth - A Story of Love and Redemption is a love story from the Bible. T...