Vote For The US Department Of Peace, An Idea Whose Time Has Come, In The US Department Of Peace Survey

This election year voters can make a real difference by voting to tell the US Government that a US Department of Peace should be created

The time for a US Department of Peace has come. The United States Government currently has a one-armed State Department. The one arm is called the Department of Defense. Frances Fuller, author of 'In Borrowed Houses', believes we also need a Department of Peace. She is asking those who agree to vote for the creation of this department in the US Department Of Peace survey.

"We need a Department of Peace whose head, the Secretary of Peace, will be part of the President’s cabinet," Fuller stated. "This secretary must engage the best thinkers in our country, from generals to peace activists, philosophers and psychologists, historians and scientists, ministers and moms, in the study and development of peace strategies. The overarching assignment of this group should be to help the Secretary develop a national plan for creating peace in our country and the world.

"Just as the Department of Defense assesses security threats and responds to them, the Department of Peace can identify opportunities for creating cooperation and friendship and respond to them with wisdom, or see conflict coming and attack the problem behind it. Like war, peace requires intention and planning and preparation and deeds of valor.  

"Using creative and peace loving citizens, the peace department might promote wonderful innovations in the ways we relate to one another at home and as a nation with other nations. We might face up to the injustices in our own society and by addressing them, reduce the violence in our cities. Internationally we could become a country that is famous for creating peace rather than dominating the world.

"Dennis Kucinich proposed a Department of Peace in 2005. Interviewing him about this, Walter Cronkite observed that every time the people of the world even heard the words, 'Department of Peace,' their image of America would be impacted.

"The proposal has failed in the Congress until now, because we the people did not get behind it or did not even know. We are so accustomed to violence that we consider peace a beautiful fantasy. In fact, we are pursuing the alternative and evil fantasy that we can always be stronger than our enemy and overcome their violence with ours. Given the choice of these two fantasies, I choose peace and want a president with a plan for peace."

Public votes, for and against, and opinions related to this issue can be submitted at Fuller's website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. Fuller's book, 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com

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Traditional Publishing Versus Self Publishing - Authors, Agents And Publishers Invited To Offer Opinions On The Best Options

The world of book publishing has seen dramatic and sweeping changes over the last few years. New authors are often confused by the seemingly endless choices. Author Rusty Blackwood has been through it and now hopes to help new authors make informed and intelligent decisions by offering up the experiences of those who have been through the publishing process

Acclaimed Canadian author Rusty Blackwood, author of the 'Passion In Paris' series, today announced that she invites authors, agents and publishers, both traditional and non-traditional, to participate in a discussion of the pros and cons of publishing models now available to authors. Her hope is to offer up the experiences of those who have been through the process as a resource for authors new to publishing. She also hopes this effort will give publishers a feel for what is important to authors and writers in today's book marketing environment.

“I began writing seriously in 2001,” says Canadian author Rusty Blackwood, when recently asked about her work. “Being able to express my emotions in expressive word has always been an endearing passion to me which is why I continue to follow my dreams, as well as my heart when it comes to bringing this passion to public awareness. I believe that is the simple bases in which most writers continue to write and produce their craft, regardless of the endless hours it takes to comprise something worthy of their talent, or the endless rejection from editors telling them their latest effort does not make the cut via a scribbled note telling the author: ‘very nice, but not what we are looking for at this time’. Yet regardless of the excuse, the rejection continues to be difficult, mainly because one wonders whether it’s simply a way of telling the prospective author that the piece they have slaved over, poured their heart and soul into, is in actuality, not good enough, or they are simply not cut out to write. Either excuse generates the same disheartening reaction within the soul of the writer. Thus, one turns to the self-publishing route and the all too-often undesirable conflicts surrounding that route."

Ms. Blackwood continues, “I speak first hand on this subject, for I took this route in the fall of 2008 to disastrous endings both in bungled services, and unexpected debt. I did not enter into this venture blindly for I had thoroughly done my research of the company I used. I have since pulled away from said company and revised and republished previous titles through another venue, and am in the process of revising a major title with hopes of gaining literary representation and following the traditional publishing route. I can only hope this will result in a much better ending than what I have experienced thus far.”

Comments can be posted at Blackwood's blog at www.Rusty-Blackwood.com/blog. Click on the 'Publishing Opinions' tab. Ms. Blackwood requests that no company names or identifiable information be used in these comments and reserves the right to edit all comments. The comments, opinions and ideas expressed will be posted and available to the public so that writers, authors, agents and publishers can access the information to help them make informed decisions.

Ms Blackwood's titles are available at Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com, and at her website bookstore.

Ms. Blackwood resides in St. Catharines, Ontario and is the author of a number of romance novels, poetry books and children's books.

Contact:

Rusty Blackwood
Romance novels: http://www.Rusty-Blackwood.com
Other works: http://www.rusty-blackwood.com/blog/
Email: writerrusty@hotmail.ca

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I Love Brett Favre. I Hate Brett Favre. Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers Fans Can’t Decide

Group offers football fan survey, a new video, an opportunity to send letters to Brett Favre, and a chance to help the Special Olympics

Brett Favre has made some people laugh. He has made some people cry. Fans have mourned his retirement and rejoiced in his comeback. He has become one of football’s greatest favorites and, at the same time, one of the most disliked and misunderstood players in the game. Like the man himself, the controversy surrounding his career decisions and his move from the Packers to the Vikings has become the stuff of local and national legend. The question his fans and former fans ask is “Should we love Brett Favre? Or should we hate Brett Favre?” It is a question not easily answered.

The co-authors of “Letters To Brett Favre – A Fan Tribute” are offering fans a chance to voice their opinions regarding Brett Favre’s career. The group recently posted a survey that will allow fans to voice their feelings, and they are also collecting letters from Packer and Viking fans alike. Brett Favre fans will have a real opportunity to make their feelings known, and their personal messages will passed along to Brett himself.

‘We decided to do this at this time because we want the fans to have an opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings about this latest chapter in Brett’s career,” Erick Rolfson said. “We also feel it is important that fans know their messages will actually be delivered to Brett.”

"Letters to Brett Favre: A Fan Tribute" includes messages from fans in Wisconsin, New York, the rest of the nation, and the globe. Ten chapters each offer an essay about the three-time-MVP and aspects of his career - including a never before told account of his greatest game, his retirement and return to the game he loves so much, followed by letters from fans. Some are funny, some are poignant - but all have one thing in common: they highlight what Brett's toughness, courage, and love of the game have meant to his fans.

Fans can voice their opinions at the group’s website, www.LettersToBrettFavre.com. They can also view the group’s new Brett Favre video, send a letter to Brett and get further information regarding “Letters To Brett Favre, A Fan Tribute.” The group guarantees that letters submitted to the site will be delivered to Brett. A portion of all sales from the book will be donated to Special Olympics.

"We invite all football fans to make their voices heard, no matter how they feel about Brett," said Thomas Hapka. “We want to provide a true representation of the pulse of the fans through the letters collected.”

Letters To Brett Favre: A Fan Tribute
Thomas Hapka with Erick and Adam Rolfson
Kitter House Press And Two Brothers Holding Company
ISBN: 978-0-9767458-1-5


Profile:

Thomas Hapka is a freelance writer, lifelong football fan, and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. His first book - "Feline AIDS: A Pet Owner's Guide" - has received critical acclaim in Animal Wellness Magazine, Australian National Cat, and a host of holistic veterinary publications.

Erick Rolfson is a proud father of four, who coaches football for Pewaukee's youth football program. He is a Wisconsin native currently living in Pewaukee. Erick is a cause-orientated individual, entrepreneur, and owner operator of several businesses. His love for football has been inspired by watching the Green Bay Packers, which has made him a lifelong fan. His favorite quarterback is Brett Favre.

Adam Rolfson is an outdoorsman, diehard hunter, and a top-notch fisherman who loves muscle cars. He is a lifelong Packer and Brett Favre fan. Adam was born and raised in Wisconsin and currently lives in Lake Country.

Thomas Hapka
Erick Rolfson
Email: contactus@letterstobrettfavre.com
Web: www.letterstobrettfavre.com
Phone: 800-350-5051

Posted by Don at Free Publicity Focus Group

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