"The Shade Tree Choir" Give-A-Way Program

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of others.”Charles Dickens

“The Shade Tree Choir”Why was my dad doing this awful thing to me? What had I done to deserve such treatment?
I was eight years old.” 
I am here to thank all of my readers and supporters for your kindness. It’s because of each of you who purchased my books, wrote five star reviews and told others - that many people have been helped by your generosity.
Since my books were published I have given some proceeds to others. No, “WE” have given to others. Donations have been made to Jefferson Middle School library in Dubuque, Iowa. We have helped them purchase a series of Classical books. This is the school that I attended. It is in a poverty area where the children need all the help they can receive.
We helped abused children in Iowa through the BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) Program by giving them a donation based on my book sales. If you are not aware of this program be certain to research what they do to help abused children. They are incredible.
We are now donating copies of my books to shelters for abused children and women. If you know of such groups in your community, tell them about the program. They may contact me directly at tncowboypoet@gmail.com
I will be back in Iowa on multi-city book tour in November. If you know of libraries or groups that want a speaker and will allow me to promote my books, ask them to contact me.
I will also be donating my “Cowboy Show” to an elementary school in my hometown. I did this last year and the little ones loved it. I taught them how to write a real “Cowboy Poem.” This year’s theme is “Cowboys Don’t Bully.” You may learn more about that hat I wear at www.cowboycomedyshow.com
There have been two songs written about “The Shade Tree Choir.” One was by Steve Williams and Mick Yaeger out of Nashville. Mick was incredible singing it. Nick Walsh from Toronto wrote and sang another. He too is awesome. All of these folks were so moved by my book, they wanted to do something to help me – and in turn they are helping others. Here are the links. http://youtu.be/oQApYp1S9O0and http://youtu.be/O5I_XS6xb70
Movie Producers and Agents are being sought to turn my book into a movie. If any of you know of people in the industry, feel free to tell them about my work. When it does become a movie I plan to donate some of my proceeds once again to others. Thus far, my book is slowly making the rounds and is into the hands of several connected people. We are looking for more to help us.
And once again, I say a sincere “Thank-You” to each of you for your help.