Posted by Kathleen Pooler/@kathypooler
“If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
Welcome to the official launch of my memoir!
Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away From Emotional Abuse
Emotional Abuse Begins and Ends at Home
Author’s journey helps women find their own inner strength
Currently available on Amazon, and OpenBook Press in Kindle and Print Versions.
Official Press release:
Amsterdam, NY, July 28, 2014
Kathleen Pooler spent the first eighteen years of her life in a loving supportive family. The next twenty-five years were engulfed in the abyss of two abusive marriages. Pooler rescued herself and is now dedicated to helping other women (and men) do the same.
She hopes to help others find their inner strength through sharing her hard earned lessons in her new memoir.
Pooler is scheduling online and in person talks, contacting nonprofit and community groups around the country to give women reason to renew hope and begin living their lives on their own terms
“When we claim and honor the strength within, we are able to climb out of the abyss of poor decisions and go on to live a meaningful, peaceful life”
Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away from Emotional Abuse offers readers insight into her poor decisions and how they can learn from her story.
“I want to inspire hope and action for my readers who need to find their own inner strength,” Pooler explains.
5 Memoir Messages:
1. A loving family, solid career and strong faith foundation do not guarantee a problem-free life.
2. We all have everything we need within, but we need to claim and honor our own inner strength to get the life we want and deserve.
3. Abuse, in any form, is harmful.
4. The very things you think are holding you back from having the life you want can serve to help you find your way to freedom.
5. Hope matters, even when all seems hopeless in the moment.
Have you ever made self-defeating choices, wondered how you got there then tried to find your way back home?
Please join in the conversation “around my kitchen table” on my blog Memoir Writer’s Journey at http://krpooler.com where we share our hope one story at a time.
I’d love to hear from you. Please leave your comments below~
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About the Author:
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Kathleen Pooler is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner who began writing at the age of eight when she crafted plays to act out in front of her maternal grandmother, Nan, and her Italian lady friends. Writing her memoirs has helped her transcend two abusive marriages and divorces, single parenting, a substance-addicted son, cancer, and heart failure to find a life of peace and joy. She hopes to reach women who are searching for their inner strength. She blogs weekly at Memoir Writer’s Journey http://krpooler.comand can be reached via email at kpooler63@gmail.com. She lives in Amsterdam , New York with her husband,Wayne. |
About the Book:
| A loving family, a solid nursing career and a strong faith cannot rescue her until she decides to rescue herself.How does a young woman from a stable, loving family make so many wise choices when it comes to career, but so many wrong choices when it comes to love?She must make a decision—face her self-defeating patterns and move on or repeat her mistakes. Her life and the lives of her two children depend upon the choices she makes, and the chances she takes.Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away From Emotional AbuseOpen Book Press, 2014, Paperback (ISBN: 978-0-9859367-9-2) and eBook versions available through your favorite booksellers worldwide. |
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August 5: “Abuse is Not Always Black and Blue” on Wanda Maxey’s blog,Living Faith, Loving Laughter, Sharing Hope
August 7: ” Author Interview” on Sharon LIppincott’s blog, The Heart and Craft of Life Writing
August 12: “The Role of Codependency in Abuse” on Sarah Freeman’s blog, Write by Grace
August 13: “Memoir Writers are Master Sculptors, Part 1: Envisioning Your Story” on Denis Ledoux’s blog,The Memoir Network
August 15: “Memoir Writers are Master Sculptors, Part 2: Finding Your Story Structure” on Denis Ledoux’s blog, The Memoir Network
August 19: “How My Faith Helped Me Find Freedom From Abuse” on Linda Hoye’s blog, A Slice of Life
August 20: “Author Interview” on Janet Given’s blog, And So It Goes
August 21: “Author Interview” on Grace Peterson’s blog, Subplots by Grace
August 26: “Ever Faithful to His Lead Book Review on Sherrey Meyer’s blog, Sherrey Meyer, Writer
August 27: “Memoir as a Transformational Tool” on Debra Eve’s blog, Later Bloomer
August 28: “Writing My Memoir Helped Me Get Gutsy” a Google+ Hangout Interview with Sonia Marsh, Gutsy Living
Next Week:
Monday, 8/4/14: Jason Matthews, author, blogger, speaker and publishing coach will discuss the motivation behind his new book, Better You, Better Me: Personal Development for a Happy Life in “The Story Behind the Story of Better You, Better Me.”
Congratulations Kathy!!!!!!!
-Dan
Thanks,Dan! This occasion calls for!!!!
Congratulations, Kathy! Very happy for you and for the women that you reach.
Susan Bernhardt
Thank you, Susan. That is my greatest wish to reach the women (or men) who need to hear a message of hope about freedom from abuse.
That was soooo exciting, opening the box with you Kathy! Thanks for letting us all in on that moment, and congrats and God bless you always!
Sooo happy you shared in my moment, Louise! Thank you. 🙂
PTL! Bob and I watched together. What a moment! I was not prepared for my reaction. Such emotion. I am still wiping away tears. You did it. You did it. You did it. With a little help from your Friend.
Much love, Christina
Thanks for sharing in my celebration, Christina and (Bob). I ended up being speechless but I have to admit, I was close to tears. Yes, I am blessed with many special (F)/friends. 🙂
Congratulations Kathy!!!!! How exciting! Thank you for sharing “The Big Moment” with all of us. I’m so proud of you. Love, Fran
Thanks for joining in the excitement, Fran! So happy you came to the party here. Love, Kathy
Oh, Kathy, as I watched the video I felt your emotion. You must have been fighting tears! Thank you for letting us share your moment. How smart of you to think of it. Truly a birth moment, right? I would love to interview you on my blog if you have the time. Send me an email and let me know, but either way, here are many hugs across cyberspace! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yes, Lynne, I was fighting tears. Truly a birth moment. I would be honored to be interviewed on your blog,
http://www.anyshinything.com and will email you. Thanks so much for sharing in my celebration!
Happy heart beats as you opened the box – thank you for sharing this special moment, a culmination of all that has gone before. Congratulations!
Thanks, Marian. I am so grateful for all you wonderful people who have helped me reach this milestone, I had to share it!
C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S! My hat is off to YOU!
Oh, T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U, Laurie! I appreciate your support very much 🙂
Congratulations, Kathy!!!! I am in tears here after watching you open the box and hold your book (baby) in your hands for the first time. So emotional! You held yourself together quite well, I might add. I don’t know if I’d have done the same. 😉 Great idea to have video taped the moment. Best of luck with your tour!
Thanks,Barbara! It was totally spontaneous and I had no idea how I would react. I ended up being nearly speechless. What a moment and I’m so happy you shared it with me. I appreciate your good wishes. 🙂
So happy for you, Kathy. Hip hip hooray!
Thanks, Deb! It really is possible so keep writing your stories, too. I appreciate you stopping by and sharing in my celebration. 🙂
Woo hoo! Biggest congratulations, Amsterdam girl!
Thanks, Linda! I’m all set up for a Book Launch party at The Book Hound on 8/23. Why don’t you come back “home” and join me. We can have dual book signing! 🙂
Kathy,
A big CONGRATULATIONS to you. I pray that the Lord will bless all your years of hard work and help many through your book.
God’s best always,
Wanda S.
PS I just ordered my copy and can’t wait to read your heart.
Thanks so much, Wanda. Oh,I do hope my story will reach and help others. I appreciate you sharing in my excitement. 🙂
Kathy, Congratulations! What a moving testament you and “Ever Faithful to His Lead” are to the power, the joy and the connectedness we derive from sharing our life stories.
Thanks so much Susan for being such big part of my journey. Yes, “power, joy and connectedness” are derived from sharing our stories. I’m so happy I found you on LinkedIn and now feel like we’ve known each other forever. Priceless! 🙂
Way to go, Kathy!! What an honor to celebrate long-distance with you. Best wishes for much success, my friend!
Debbie, we have been together from the start. It doesn’t feel long distance to me. Thanks for joining in my celebration and for being with me all along the way. 🙂
Kathy, kudos! I am so excited for you. Would you like to make a guest appearance on my blog?
xo
Thanks for coming to my “party”, Eleanor! It’s great to have you share in my excitement. I would love to be your guest..I’ll be doing a WOW! Tour in October if you want to participate in that. I’ll email you.
Congratulations, Kathy. See you on my blog Choices on October 7 during your WOW tour.
Thanks,Madeline! I’m happy you’ll be hosting my Wow Tour on October 7. I appreciate your ongoing guidance and support very much. 🙂
Congratulations, Kathy. Your story surely will inspire; it already has!
So blessed to savor this happy time with you, and ever grateful that you are part of my own “home.”
Best of luck with your continued outreach too. You have transcended yourself in remarkable ways, and now you add your writings as one more of your gifts to the world. They are bound to touch others in a relatable, genuine “Kathy” way.
Well done all along. You made it to this heart held, most anticipated day! Couldn’t be prouder of you.
Lisa, you always have a “way with words” just like your sweet mom, my beloved aunt and our grandfather Paul. You leave me speechless (almost!) I am so appreciative of your ongoing encouragement. You’ll be receiving your print copies soon. Love, Kathy
Congratulations Kathy!!! This is so amazing and exciting. All the best! You too are doing important work and an inspiration. I hope you take time to celebrate this accomplishment.
Thanks so much for sharing in my celebration, Andrea. I think we could easily work together in empowering women to claim and honor their inner strength! I appreciate your support.
Congratulations Kathy! I can’t wait to read Ever Faithful To His Lead!
Thanks so much for your ongoing support, LaTanya! I’ll be interested in your thoughts after reading it. Thank you also for sharing my link on your blog today. Much appreciated.
Dear Kathy, congratulations for delivering your precious”Baby” ! Well, I knew long time back that if someone would complete writing a book, that would be YOU!! I am very happy for you.
Who knows? You may have another book in reserve and it will pop up soon. All the best!
Smita!! How wonderful to hear from you. We certainly go way back and your stories are still with me. I hope you are still writing. Thanks so much for stopping by and for your generous support. Yes, I do feel like I’ve delivered a baby after a very long gestation! Blessings to you. 🙂
HUGE congratulations, Kathy!
HUGE thanks, Linda!
Woohoo, Kathy! Good work!!
Thanks so much, Joan. You’re next! 🙂
Good work, Kathy. Congratulaions. I’m so pleased you included my blog on your book tour. See you on August 13 and 15.
Thanks, Denis. I’m honored that you are hosting my virtual book tour. “See” you soon!
Dear Kathy, finally the day has come that you have worked so hard for these many years. A big hearty congratulations for your determination to learn how to write, create a story, dig into your memories, face and conquer a few tough memories, and then work more to develop a book. I’m so happy for you. What a journey! We’ll have you at NAMW sometime soon!
Hugs, Linda Joy
Thank you so much Linda Joy for sharing in my excitement! I am grateful for the key role you played in kickstarting my memoir writer’s journey in 2009 and for all the years you helped me “mine my stories”. Indeed, it is a journey. I will be honored to be on NAMW. I appreciate you stopping by!
I am so happy to be a part of your journey and to be your friend. I am so happy for you and we can all learn from your professionalism and kindness in everything you do. Your 5 memoir messages are powerful and reach all of us in one way or another. All the best and you are already a HUGE SUCCESS to all of us.
Sonia, thank you so much for your ongoing cheers and generous support. I’m thrilled that you have been such n important part of my journey. 🙂
Aw, Kathy, tears filled my eyes while I watched your video. What a very special day, a very special lady, a very special story. God bless you and your memoir. I know many, many people will be encouraged and helped.
Love,
Linda
Congratulations! I loved traveling down this road with you … !
A BIG CONGRATS KATHY! I’m just coming off of a two month hiatus and I would really want you to spotlight you/r book at authentic woman. From your book roister, I can see you will have a whirlwind of a time promoting your masterpiece:)
Congrats to seeing the fruits of your labor and remember to pencil me in.
Peace and blessings,
Clara
http://wisewoman2.wordpres.com