Jovan Roseboro Making Strides

Jovan Roseboro continues to amaze as he blazes on and on!

If asked to leave your creature comforts at home and head out on foot from your hometown to the captitol, Washington, DC, could you do it? Would you? You would if you are like Jovan Roseboro: author, mentor, philanthropist, speaker, and activist.

As per the April 2009 Press Release, Jovan, headed out on foot with little more than his cell phone, a couple of tee shirts, and his faith. God certainly had his back each and every step as he took the long, arduous journey from Fayyetville, NC to Washing, DC! As promised, Jovan kept a video journal and updated his family, friends, and followers through Facebook.com and Twitter.com.

His efforts are beyond noteworthy! They are to be applauded and glorified! Jovan has done what most folks would deem impossible. Mr. Roseboro has proven that with strong faith, courage, determination, and a desire to effect change anything is possible and The Only One That Can Stop Me is Me!

The Only One

PRESS RELEASE
“LESS THAN 100 MILES AWAY”
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THE MORATORIUM ON SELFISHNESS WALK

Author/Motivational Speaker Jovan Roseboro walks from Fayettesville, NC to Washington, DC in an effort to encourage selflessness amongst Americans.

Fayyetteville, NC – Jovan Roseboro, author and speaker, will begin the “Moratorium on Selfishness” campaign on Thursday April 23, 2009. A walk that is expected to take 15-20 days beginning in Fayettesville, NC and ending in Washington, D.C. While traveling Jovan will be keeping written and audio records of his travel as he encourages people to be more humane to one another. Mr. Roseboro ask that all recipients of this release forward it so that the message is dispersed throughout the region prior to his arrival in the nation’s capital.

Updates on Jovan’s progress and his location from day to day information will be loaded daily to www.changeispossible.bravehost.com. When available video will also be uploaded to http://www.youtube.com/user/JovanRoseboro. Those willing to sacrifice their time and body to the campaign are encouraged to meet Jovan on the road and join him, those who are unable are asked to during the 15-20 period perform a selfless act for a person in need within in your own community. These acts should continue to pay it forward is Jovan’s desire.

Mr. Roseboro attributes his motivation to spearhead such an undertaking with little resources and finances to Pres. Obama, he believes that showing children an ordinary person making an extraordinary sacrifice will encourage others to be more selfless. Jovan considers this his contribution to the change that our country desires and needs. His devotion to the project mirroring the title of his book “The Only One Who Can Stop Me Is Me”, Jovan has began this journey alone. Whether others join him on the road or not is not as important to him as the acts of servitude and philanthropic spirit that he is trying to be a catalyst for.  Hourly updates are also available at https://twitter.com/jovanroseboro

The Only One that can Stop Me is Me is available as an audio download or in paperback format. Please visit Candalysepublishing.com

Mountain Tops & Lighthouses Empowers and Inspires

Title- Mountain Tops & Lighthouses
Author- Melissa R. Martin
Retail Price- $13
Bookcover Design- Duane Crockett

Mimi L. Jacobs – Life on Life’s Terms

Time to recognize the view of my life
Riding a carousel with
An uphill gradient;
Destination filled with oppression
and no possible progression!
Time to eradicate the black clouds
stacked against me
As if life fell apart – I felt my brain implode!
Oh, no!!

Enraged, inflamed;
Gone insane!
Time to defy, to magnify,
to rectify …
Stirred to attempt to nullify
the jangled waste of my life!
As it all fell apart,
Sleep elusive
Dreamless existence,
Able to examine and correct the
State of my confusion!
With renewed conviction I embarked on a more
Positive Expedition …

Just Released! Mountain Tops & Lighthouses

Title: Mountain Tops & Lighthouses

Author: Melissa R. Martin
Price: $13.00
Page Count: 138
Inspirational Poetry
www.candalysepublishing.com

Touch The Beauty Inside

Touch The Beauty Inside

I may look different on the outside,

You can never capture my beauty inside.

God gave me a more precious gift

Beyond the eyes of your seeing.

Touch The Beauty Inside Of Me,

Look not for reasons to hurt with cruel words.

My heart can hurt as yours would,

Causing sorrowful tears to fall.

We can make a better tomorrow,

By joining our hands together,

Helping another win in their battles,

While planting God’s healing seed.

God gave us all the special gift,

To share our love abundantly.

Together we can make a difference,

To the struggling world of woe.

Touch The Beauty Inside Of All,

Lending a helping hand in need,

Using God’s special gift,

Making another person’s life better.

Dorothy E. Scott

© Copyrighted 2007

A Beauty In God’s Hallowed Crown

Book For Our Sweet Candace

Coming March 2009

Motivational Speaker Tawana Williams Shares Chapter in Ferris Wheel Series

The third volume in the inspirational ten volume series, How to Jump From a Ferris Wheel and Land on Your Feet, is scheduled for release in late September 2008.

Tawana Williams

The Foreword was written by Tawana Williams, world renowned Motivational Speaker, Mentor, Life Coach, and Author of Unarmed But Dangerous.

Amongst the real life stories shared in this volume are ten chapters written by women who have lived and survived extreme adversities.

Facing Adversity Head On

Author Melissa R. Martin Releases Second Poetry Book

Inspirational Poet Melissa R. Martin, Author of Trapped in My Pen, (released 2008, Candalyse Publishing) is set to release her second book.

Mountain Tops and Lighthouses

Melissa R. Martin has a lot to be grateful for. Her strong faith and unwavering perseverance enabled her to escape a violent marriage and begin her life anew. Her first book, Trapped in My Pen, has received worldwide acclaim and is empowering women to take a stand against domestic violence.

When the storms of life are raging
In the midst of churning seas
When I’m going under for the third time
A voice whispers to me

Fear not my weary my little one
Be not troubled, nor be afraid
Trust in the One who only speaks
And the wind and seas obey

Skies may darken, winds may blow
Tough times, hard to get through
But mountain tops and light houses
Are always within view

The anchor holds you securely
Still holding, in spite of the storm
Morning is coming, I’m right here with you
And no one will cause you harm

Your boat may drift aimlessly
Take you treacherously from the shore
But abide in me, and I will see
You safely home once more

Storms of life, they come and go
The valleys are before you too
But mountain tops and light houses
Are always within view.

Copyright © 2008 by Melissa R. Martin
All rights reserved

RELEASE Date: November 25, 2008 in time for Christmas

New Release: Trapped in My Pen

Beautiful Melissa R. Martin releases

Trapped in My Pen to a positive reception.

Born in Pound, Virginia to a loving family, Melissa is a coal miner’s daughter. Growing up in a family which provided love, nurturing, kindness, and respect, she fell in love and married. Little did she know she’d spend the next 18 years of her life fighting for survival at the hands of an abusive chronic alcoholic.

Trapped in My Pen is the poetic, triumphant journey from

No Longer a Victim of Abuse

The News is Out!

Trapped in My Pen Speaks Volumes

When author and poet Melissa R. Martin decided to publish her amazing life’s journey through domestic violence at the hands of her first husband, she knew that her words would touch many lives. Released on April 25, 2008, Trapped in My Pen ( Candalyse Publishing-2008) received an immediate, positive response. Melissa was asked to speak to the fifth grade at a local school. The topic was on publishing and Melissa had the opportunity to share first-hand knowledge of the publishing process with her young audience.

Shared a Bit on Domestic Abuse

Melissa was asked by the youth why she came to Kansas, why she named her book Trapped in My Pen, and what inspired her poetry. The children were attentive and receptive to Mrs. Martin’s words, showing

Melissa R. Martin

Melissa R. Martin is the proud mother of two wonderful sons. She owns and operates a daycare with her husband, Ken. Melissa grew up in a little town called Pound, Virginia. She loved school and graduated with honors and she loves to write!