I remember running across Cherie's blog a couple years ago. She was a kindred spirit. Her insightful articles about the truths of God's Word had me returning to her blog every time she posted. Her commitment to praying for me convinced me that she took her ministry seriously. Today I have the privilege of hosting author and prayer-warrior, Cherie Hill! Join me in welcoming her!
Maria: Welcome to Life
Lessons, Cherie! Tell us a bit about yourself:
Cherie: Thank you for this
opportunity Maria! I love how Life Lessons connects us with others in the world
working to fulfill God’s purposes in their lives! It encourages me greatly!
There’s an old me,
that lived by the flesh, longing for what only the world gives, and there’s the
“new” me that lives on Living Water alone, after meeting Jesus at the well. But
some things don’t change even through that encounter: I’m a homeschooling mom of two boys, wife,
and most importantly, devoted servant to the Lord.
My favorite times are those
when I get one on one with God in the great outdoors, so I’m thrilled beyond
belief that our family is currently in the process of moving to Colorado! My
joy is helping others to hear God’ voice, through His Word, via my ministry
ScriptureNow.com
Maria: Congratulations on your upcoming move! How did you get started as a writer?
Cherie: I can honestly say
that I’ve never aspired to be a writer. I’m having a hard time convincing
myself that I am one! LOL
Truly, literally it started in the wee morning hours
as I sought the Lord in the depths of emptiness. I met Jesus at the well when
my life had been emptied and there was nothing left. It was there that He
offered me Living Water and I began to be filled with His Truth. I’d been
believing lies for far too long―He
refreshed and renewed my soul and then asked me to step out in faith and begin
a ministry called “ScriptureNow.”
The purpose is simple: connect people around
the world with God’s Word. As prayer requests poured in, God’s Spirit began to
speak to me, and I began to write. I have truly known what it is like to
experience His heart flow in and out of my own. The joy is overwhelming.
Maria: Wow -- now that's encouraging! How has your
relationship with Jesus Christ impacted your writing?
Cherie: My relationship with
Jesus IS my writing. My writing comes from sitting daily at His feet. My books
are mostly revelations of my own inner walk of faith displayed in my books.
What I've found is that my own struggles with faith are no different than those
of others around the world. I've discovered that what God has spoken to my
heart has a dramatic impact on the hearts of others. As God has encouraged and
strengthened my heart, it is through my writings that I have been able to
encourage and strengthen others.
Maria: Awesome! Give us a sneak peek into your upcoming release:
Cherie: My latest release will
be published by Dec. 10th 2012. I am incredibly excited about this
book as its message is one that is powerful and can have a life transforming
effect on the reader. The title, “empty.”
says it all. I’m continually hearing, through my ministry, the cries of
emptiness within people around the world. They thirst, they’re dehydrated, life
has drained them dry, and they are desperate. The purpose of the book’s message
is to lead people to Living Water, the only thing that satisfies the soul.
Maria: Sounds fantastic! And SO timely - what a wonderful gift to give this Christmas season: an introduction to the Savior.
With the many demands
on your time, I understand you've started your own publishing services. What do
you offer?
Cherie: This has been an
amazing turn in my journey of life. I never anticipated offering publishing
services until I began to have other Christian authors reaching out to me for
help. I have experienced great success through the Amazon.com CreateSpace and
Kindle Direct Publishing programs. I have learned “tricks of the trade,” and
have enabled other authors to catapult their books into BestSeller and Hot New
Releases lists on Amazon. I offer full paperback and ebook editing and
formatting as well as professional cover design and synopsis writing. It is a
great joy to help others to fulfill God’s purposes for their lives through
their writings! My publishing services website is:
Maria: You're a wealth of information Cherie! What advice would you
give a first-time author?
Cherie: Before publishing,
talk to me. : ) The publishing industry has been turned upside down, and that
is a true benefit for authors. I have seen authors who were turned down
hundreds of times by traditional publishers, now able to make sizeable mortgage
payments through Amazon. Amazon provides
EVERYTHING you’ll need to give your writings maximum visibility. Of course,
that does not always mean there is a guarantee of sales. But it’s like walking
into a book store and seeing your book on a front table display―it’s front and center. And Amazon’s
promotional tools allow you to take your book and make it HIGHLY visible to the
WORLD!
As the industry has
changed, I am also saddened by so many authors publishing through subsidy
publishers who are charging an unbelievable amount of money to publish;
providing a less than average product, and leaving the author with little to no
royalties. I have clients that have published with TOP subsidy publishers and
have been grossly disappointed. So, I’d encourage anyone who is thinking of
publishing to contact me . . . I consult on publishing for FREE!
Maria: You can't beat a free publishing consultation! What words of wisdom
would you like to leave with our readers?
Cherie: Truthfully, if I could
speak anything into anyone’s life it would be this: Trust God’s Word and keep
walking in faith even through your doubt. Keep your eyes on Jesus and you’ll
find yourself walking on water.
Maria: So beautifully put! Reminds me of some words of wisdom penned by King Solomon: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths," (Proverbs 3:5-6; KJV). Thanks so much for joining us today, Cherie! I look forward to reading your new book and seeing how God continues to use the many ministries He's entrusted to you!
Connect with Cherie:
www.writesourcepublishingservices.com
*Cherie Hill is the founder of ScriptureNow.com. She has a BA in Psychology and is trained in Biblical Counseling through the AACC.
Cherie is an Amazon.com Bestselling Christian Living author. She has been ranked #6 in Bestselling authors for Amazon in the Religion and Spirituality category and is consistently in the top 20. Her published works are: "Waiting on God," "Be Still: Let Jesus Calm Your Storms," "Beginning at the End: Finding God When Your World Falls Apart," "The Ways of God: Finding Purpose Through Your Pain," and "Hope Being Gone."
Cherie writes the Christian Women's column, "FAITHLIFT" for CWAHM.com and is a contributor for FAITHVILLAGE.com, as well as several other on-line Christian magazines.
*Cherie Hill is the founder of ScriptureNow.com. She has a BA in Psychology and is trained in Biblical Counseling through the AACC.
Cherie is an Amazon.com Bestselling Christian Living author. She has been ranked #6 in Bestselling authors for Amazon in the Religion and Spirituality category and is consistently in the top 20. Her published works are: "Waiting on God," "Be Still: Let Jesus Calm Your Storms," "Beginning at the End: Finding God When Your World Falls Apart," "The Ways of God: Finding Purpose Through Your Pain," and "Hope Being Gone."
Cherie writes the Christian Women's column, "FAITHLIFT" for CWAHM.com and is a contributor for FAITHVILLAGE.com, as well as several other on-line Christian magazines.
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