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Today is launch day for The Pink Pages: A Practical A-Z Guide for Your Breast Cancer Journey by Tracy Ruckman.
"You Have Cancer."
Three simple words that none of us ever want to hear.
When author Tracy Ruckman received her cancer diagnosis in 2023, she knew she'd write a book about her experience. As her journey progressed, she realized she didn't want to write just a journal of her journey, she wanted to help others facing a cancer diagnosis, too, so The Pink Pages was born.
Inside these pages, along with Tracy's personal journal, you'll find:
Be sure to look for her special "Crazy Soup" recipe inside, too!
Available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle.
Also now available is the journal that Ruckman created for cancer patients, Days to Remember.
Even though we think we’ll want to put these days behind us, there will come a day when you want to look back, to see how far you’ve come.
Within these pages, you’ll find helpful ways to process your cancer journey:
The journal is useful for patients with any type of cancer, not specifically for breast cancer.
Days to Remember is part of the Cancer Warrior series of books releasing through 2024.
Tennessee pastor Graham Q. McGill has been preaching for 79 years.
May the Work I've Done Speak for Me is a collection of his timeless sermons, outlines and sermonettes that offer wisdom, guidance, and challenges for today's modern church.
Bro. McGill also includes two Marriage Ceremony examples with his sermons.
The collection will be published in two volumes - this is the first volume, with the second volume releasing later in 2024.
He grew up on a farm, attending church and elementary school in the Center Star community. He attended O.H. Bernard High School in Centerville, TN and finally to Nashville Christian Institute in Nashville, TN.
By the time he went to NCI, he was already preaching on a limited basis. But at NCI he took some special studies and began preaching on a more regular basis.
His preaching career, having spanned some 79 years, has covered a wide area, beginning with congregations in Middle Tennessee: his home church; Ft. Cooper, Primm Springs, TN; Arrow Rock, Williamsport, TN; Gaines St., Lawrenceburg, TN; Columbia Ave., Centerville, TN; Dry Fork, Hampshire, TN; Pleasant Union, Hampshire TN; Burns Spring, Columbia, TN; Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant, TN; Allison Ave., Hohenwald, TN; Linden, TN. His labors later spread to Martin, TN; Union City, TN; Kenton, TN; Paducah, Ky, Brookport, II; and St. Louis, MO. Through his efforts, the church in Kenton had its beginning. He also established the church in Kellar, VA and helped in establishing congregations at Hohenwald, Linden, and Booker Ridge, Hampshire. More than half of his preaching career has been spent at Vine St. Church of Christ in Union City, Tennessee, where he has been since 1971.
His work has carried him into 25 States and numerous cities. He has appeared on National and Local Lectureships and has been involved in Radio and TV broadcasting. Hundreds obeyed the gospel through his teaching.
Wherever he has lived he has been involved in civic and community affairs.
A poem by Alma L. Carr-Jones:
Just a Country Preacher
He says he is just a country preacher
Who does what he can to reach the masses
But we look upon him as a friend and teacher
Who educates many through various Bible classes.
Graham Q. McGill
Minister, brother, advisor, and friend
He’s traveled over this brotherhood
Of ours, time and time again.
“May the Work I’ve Done Speak for Me”
Is his favorite song
Well, friend let me remind you
That your song is being sung
One precious verse at a time
So, are you daring to emulate Him
By living right, caring for, and teaching mankind?
As Brother McGill would say
Get and stay prepared, in order
That the work you do and/or have done
Will speak for you
When the last verse/chorus
Of your work has been sung.
About Alma L. Carr-Jones:
Alma L. Carr-Jones, born in Memphis, TN to Lula M. Carr, a preacher’s daughter, says she never dreamed that her words would be used to give the masses hope in such times. She makes her home in McKenzie, TN, living out her life's motto of, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care."
Alma is a successful author who has produced 12 books to date, the latest of which is Excelsior, poetry of praise and inspiration. Most of her books are available as audio books. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion that she wears around her neck.
Through her work as an author/poet, Alma says that she is proclaiming her love for GOD, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” Since she is a firm believer in Isaiah 50:4, Alma infuses hope and encouragement in her work.
Alma's books can be found on her Author Page.
Due to a special request by a couple of support groups, we have extended the deadline for our two upcoming cancer anthologies to June 15, 2024.
But we now have covers to share!
Submission requirements:
Contributors retain all rights (granting us permission to publish) and will receive a byline, bio with headshot, and print and Kindle formats of the published book. Contributors may also purchase books at a steep discount to resell, if they wish, and will have the opportunity to participate in future group book signings and other marketing events.
Deadline JUNE 15, 2024.
Last week, we opened a call for submissions from cancer warriors. This week, TMP Books opens a call for submissions from CANCER CAREGIVERS for a new anthology to be released later this year. This new anthology will share experiences from caregivers, family, and friends of cancer patients, with the goal of giving hope and encouragement to other caregivers.
Donations from books sold will be made to various worthy cancer organizations, like the Komen Foundation and local organizations, too. (Contributors may nominate their local organizations for donation consideration.)
Submission requirements:
Contributors retain all rights (giving us permission to publish) and will receive a byline, bio with headshot, and print and Kindle formats of the published book. Contributors may also purchase books at a steep discount to resell, if they wish, and will have the opportunity to participate in future group book signings and other marketing events.
Deadline May 15, 2024.
TMP Books is calling for submissions for a new anthology to be released later this year. This new anthology will share cancer journeys, with the goal of giving hope and encouragement to those just starting their own cancer journey.
Donations from sales will be made to various worthy cancer organizations, like the Komen Foundation and local organizations, too. (Contributors may nominate their local organizations for donation consideration.)
Submission requirements:
Contributors will receive a byline, bio with headshot, and print and Kindle formats of the published book. Contributors may also purchase books at a steep discount to resell, if they wish, and will have the opportunity to participate in future group book signings and other marketing events.
If you want to tell your story, but feel you aren't a writer, we are happy to interview you to write and share your story. Just send us an email, and Tracy will contact you to discuss.
Deadline April 30, 2024.
Happy Birthday, TMP BOOKS!
Today, we celebrate 10 years since launching our hybrid press. In those 10 years, we’ve published 100 books for clients under the TMP imprint, and close to 100 more under imprints of other clients. I’m incredibly proud of all our books, and even more proud of all the authors of those books.
Authors, thank you for sharing your hard stories so that
others know they’re not alone. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and
expertise. Thank you for sharing your creative works to encourage others, to
help them dream, to help them know of God’s unfailing love for us all. Thank
you for using your talents to touch hearts and change lives.
Thank YOU for giving me the opportunity to be part of your
journey. I’m honored and humbled that God has called me to this role, and pray
that He will continue to use us all for His glory.
Here’s to all of you, and here’s to the future of TMP!
We're excited to announce the release of Alma L. Carr-Jones' first children's book, Almost a Boy. This delightful picture book shares the story of Tyler, a fun-loving toddler who is ready to grow up.
A resident of McKenzie, TN, her life's motto is, "Doing What I Can, While I Can with Care." Alma is a retired educator, and minister's wife.
Since her retirement as a teacher, writing has become her passion and calling. She says that to breathe is to write. Though she can write whatever is asked of her, she prefers to write words of encouragement for mankind and words of praise and of thanks to the Lord for His love of mankind.
Alma is a successful author and poetess who has produced 11 books to date, including Excelsior. Alma attributes all that she has accomplished to GOD, and this belief is reflected in the silver medallion she wears around her neck (and in the title of her second book of poetry), which reads, DEI Sub Numine Viget (Under GOD's Spirit, She Flourishes.)
Through her work as an author/poet, Alma proclaims her love for the Lord, His love for mankind, and her love for her fellowman by shouting from “the tallest mountain in her world.” She infuses hope and encouragement in her work.
Other books by Alma L. Carr-Jones:
The Tallest Mountain Series:
Get Yourself Up (also as audiobook)
Lift Up Your Voice (also as audiobook)
Bear the Good News (also as audiobook)
TMP Books is pleased to announce our summer sale! From now through July 15, 2024, all new clients will receive $500 off the purchase of eith...
