David L. Workman's Blog, page 4

Hitch a ride across America in a covered wagon

Here's link to my review of a biography / history that kept me engaged for 2,000 miles and 170 years . . .
http://on.fb.me/1KzkVnZ or:
http://amzn.to/1Psybrb
~ David Workman, Author, Letter from Alabama

Love history? Support a great museum, and get this surprising true story

You can support the great work and mission of the Washington State Historical Society while buying a paperback edition of 'Letter from Alabama,' either at the State History Museum's on-site store or in the museum's online store: http://bit.ly/1Q2EYaJ
Also available in Kindle and paperback editions at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK

Growing number of libraries carrying this surprising true story

A growing number of libraries are carrying ‘Letter from Alabama,’ the surprising true story of two children saved by grace, love, and a startling letter. The book is available in an Amazon Kindle edition and two paperback editions. Click here for a news release listing some of the libraries where it can found: http://bit.ly/1ntUKEt
Or find it at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK

Meet an editor whose great idea made a good book better

Meet an editor who had a great idea, in editing a book, that made a good story better . . .
https://www.facebook.com/letterfromal...

More than 1 way to read this book - without spoiling the surprises

It turns out there's more than one way to read 'Letter from Alabama,' a biography / narrative history of children saved by grace, love and a startling letter. Amazon reader / reviewer Carolee says she started at the back of the book (a section titled Timeline of Events) and only then began at the beginning. Rather than spoil the surprises, it apparently enhanced her interest. For hers and other reviews, and more: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK

2/3 off for 1 one day - inspiring biography / narrative history from Kindle

The Kindle edition of 'Letter from Alabama,' the surprising true story of two children saved by grace and love and a startling letter, is available for one day at 99 cents - a 2/3 reduction off the usual price. The special price is in effect Saturday, 1/16/16. Find the book here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/letterfromalabama

The wisdom of moms, a true story

The arrival of the 2016 Presidential Election Year recalls for me one of the important lessons I learned from Louise. Mom. She is one of the heroes of 'Letter from Alabama' - the inspiring true story of love, grace, forgiveness, and a life-changing letter. On Facebook:
http://on.fb.me/1Pc2mCi
At Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK

King County (Seattle area) Library System acquires inspiring true story

The King County Library System (around Seattle) now has 6 copies of 'Letter from Alabama' - the surprising true story of two children saved by grace, love, and a startling letter. More information here: http://on.fb.me/1RabJZJ
The biography / narrative history of life in the '50s, '60s and '70s can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK

3 editions to choose from - 'Letter from Alabama,' a true story

'Letter from Alabama' is currently available in 3 editions – a Kindle eBook and 2 paperbacks. The book is the true story of two orphaned and abandoned children saved by grace and a family’s love – and by a startling letter. The biography / narrative history richly portrays life in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

Since its initial release on April 2015, it has reader reviews averaging 4-plus Stars at Amazon (based on 26 reviews). It is recommended by the Midwest Book Review and Donovan’s Literary Services / California Bookwatch.

Midwest Book Review (August 2015) calls it a “compelling and inherently fascinating read from beginning to end” and “an extraordinary and heartwarming account.”
Find it here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK
Our news release: http://bit.ly/1P3qiaV

A good year for celebrating true-life heroes

On behalf of the true-life heroes of 'Letter from Alabama,' I thank you for making 2015 a great year, and I wish you a very happy 2016. Thank you, readers, purchasers, reviewers, supporters and friends of this true story of grace, love, and a life-saving letter. From its release in April, you made our biography / narrative history of life in the '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s an Amazon Best Seller in its category, and you gave it 4-Plus Stars in Amazon reviews and close to 4 Stars in Goodreads. In addition, you added new insights with your comments, questions, observations, and generous gifts of information / photos / mementoes. Thank you, and blessings to you.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VQIIODK