If the shoe is not on your foot....

It's easy to tell someone what you would do when you are not in their current situation.

Elise Thomas Edison never imagined she'd need advice on how to handle a cheating husband but the news of her husband's affair is only the beginning of her storm. Derek is also the father of his mistress' five year-old daughter, a child his wife knew nothing about. So, what is a wife to do when her perfect man reveals that he is only a fallen mortal? Is it possible for Elise to move past her envisioned fairytale of happily ever after and accept that her marriage is flawed?

Everyone seems to have a word of advice for Elise but unless you're a wife scorned and betrayed by the man you love, you can't tell an angry woman how to wear her shoes. You just have to be thankful her 'shoes' don't fit your 'feet.'

What's A Wife to Do? is Herman's third novel to date and the melodrama only gets better. Be sure to order your copy of this great novel today! The official release date is March 15, 2011 but you can pre-order your copy at Barnes & Nobles as well as Xpress Yourself Publishing, www.XpressYourselfPublishing.com.

Consequences reader takes HIV test....

Gloria's testimony warmed my heart and I pray that her words might also inspire at least one other person to find the courage within and get tested. Own your status!

Consequences reader takes HIV test: Gloria posted something on your (Facebook) Wall and wrote:

"Good morning Linda, I just want to say thank you. You are a mentor to me. Your book Consequences gave me the courage to take the HIV test that majority of us are really afraid to do. I receive the best news of my life and I appreciate you. Thank you and GOD BLESS YOU."

You tell me, What's A Wife to Do?

I have been waiting to see the book cover for my upcoming release, What's A Wife to Do for quite some time now. Well, finally, it is done! My hats off to THE WRITERS ASSISTANT for doing another wonderful job!

Check my website for release date:
www.LindaRHerman.org

Authors Supporting Authors Blogtalk at OneTrueMedia.com

Author Ni'Cola Mitchell educates us on how to handle not being his main course.
What's a girl to do when she's the APPETIZER? Find out LIVE on Blog Talk Radio, Saturday, June 20, 2010, 8 P.M. EST!!!

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My Montage 5/26/10 at OneTrueMedia.com

By the grace of GOD, I congratulate my son, Quantavius L. Cuffie, a graduating member of the Class of 2010, Crisp County High School.

Quan leaves for Marine Corp training in August 2010. OOH-RAH, baby! I love you and I am so very proud of you!

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Why do we feel we MUST love him?

I woke up this morning thinking about abuse and how the victim always feels responsible. Why is that so? My younger cousin was in this situation a few years back and she always felt she had to love her abuser because he said no one else did. That's why she stayed and endured the abuse- mental, verbal, and physical. I wrote a story loosely based off her experience as a young mother who survived domestic violence and it's titled "Silent Cries." "Silent Cries" is the first story in the uplifting and inspiring anthology, Somebody Prayed for Me.

Today, my cousin is in college and working full time! She's a single mother and I'm so proud of her for moving forward with her life. To assist her, I set up a website where books can be ordered and the profit goes to her, toward her college tuition and raising her son. I hope you'll be compelled to purchase Somebody Prayed for Me from her website. To ensure a Christmas delivery, however, please select the option to order from Borders, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon. The links are listed on the website's homepage. Please share her website and story with parents, teens, and any one who may be in a violent relationship. There is life after abuse and by the grace of God, my cousin has proved that.

The website is www.ShakestaWest.webs.com. While you're there, please read an excerpt from "Silent Cries" and be sure to sign the guest book. Your support means a LOT To me and even more to her.

Have a blessed Sunday and make every day count.

Linda
http://www.lindarherman.org/

Look at me by Linda R. Herman

Look at me, take a long, hard stare.
I'm the face of HIV. I represent every woman 25-34 who has died or is dying from AIDS.
AIDS is the leading cause of death in African American women in this age group.
So, LOOK at me!

Do you think I'm ready to die? I'm not ready. I don't want to leave my children, family, and friends. LOOK at me!

Can you honestly tell me we can't change the statistics by raising awareness? Can we not see the Consequences of our actions? Oh God, is anybody even listening to me? LOOK at me!

Now, take a long hard look at yourself and answer this question:
What am I going to do today to raise awareness of HIV & AIDS?


To learn more about Linda R. Herman and her passion for saving lives, visit the author online at www.LindaRHerman.org