AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Essence Magazine National Bestselling Novelist, Vanessa Miller, Tackles the Issue of Women Preachers in Her New Release, Yesterday's Promise
Christian
romance novelist, Vanessa Miller, reminds us that the steps of a man,
or a woman, are ordered by the Lord, no matter what plans they may
make, in her upcoming release, Yesterday's Promise. She
beautifully intertwines this underlying theme as she takes on the
long-standing issue of women preachers through the interaction between
Melinda Johnson and her ex-fiance, Steven Marks.
Melinda
Johnson has always felt called to ministry. So, when her father, Bishop
Langston Johnson, decides to step down after thirty years of leadership
at Omega Christian Center, it seems only natural for her to take his
place. But Bishop Johnson feels led by God to appoint Steven Marks to
succeed him, a man who is opposed to female pastors, not to mention the
fact that he is Melinda's ex-fiance.
Feeling
defeated, Melinda nevertheless maintains her position as the church's
Missions and Community Outreach Director. Frequent interaction with the
new bishop incites bitter sparring and rekindles long-suppressed
attraction, which grows only stronger when Melinda develops a
relationship with Steven's precious daughter, Brianna, who's still
struggling with the death of her mother.
Readers
will find out if Steven and Melinda can set aside past pains, forgive
each other, and learn to love again, or if their opposing positions
regarding women preachers will keep them forever at odds.
Readers of Yesterday's Promise will be convinced that it is wise to cast all of their cares upon the Savior and let Him work out the conflicts in their lives.
Here is what others are saying about Yesterday's Promise:
"Yesterday's
Promise is romance at its best--warm, sweet, and brimming over with
real people trying to follow God's Word, despite what others believe.
Readers will delight in this tender story by Vanessa Miller."
--Jacquelin Thomas
Author of Jezebel and The Ideal Wife
"The
characters in Yesterday's Promise challenged my faith. They reminded me
that God's promises are true yesterday, today, and forever- more!
Yesterday's Promise is an uplifting read for today's faith-filled
woman."
--Tia McCollors
Author of The Last Woman Standing
"God
is calling His people to possess the land. He is anointing individuals
to go into the 'unique lands' of the days we live in to represent Jesus
and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom. Vanessa Miller has an end-time,
marketplace ministry to the fiction lovers of the world. I salute her
for doing it in Jesus' name!"
--Kimberly Daniels
Founder of Kimberly Daniels Ministries International
Pastor, Spoken Word Ministries
"Yesterday's
Promise is a wonderful reminder that God requires total obedience and
is looking for men and women to arise and be counted as leaders of
integrity and honor. It is a message of hope for men and women alike,
who will be assured that God is faithful to accomplish all He has
predestined for their lives. Promotion comes from God; He changes the
times and seasons, and our times are in His hands. May you be blessed
as you read this book and be encouraged that God has you in mind."
--Dr. Cindy Trimm, Best-selling author,
Founder of Destiny Churches & Ministries International
Vanessa Miller
is a best-selling author, playwright, and motivational speaker. She
started writing as a child, spending countless hours either reading or
writing poetry, short stories, stage plays and novels. Vanessa's
creative endeavors took on new meaning in 1994 when she became a
Christian. Since then, her writing has been centered on themes of
redemption, often focusing on characters facing multi-dimensional
struggles.
Readers and critics alike have
responded with overwhelming affirmation. Vanessa's novels have received
rave reviews, with several appearing on Essence Magazine's Bestseller's
List. Miller's work has receiving numerous awards, including "Best
Christian Fiction Mahogany Award" and the "Red Rose Award for
Excellence in Christian Fiction." Her writing has also been nominated
for the NAACP Image Award for Christian Fiction and as the Black
Expressions Book Club Alternate Selection for the past three years.
Vanessa is a founding member of the "Anointed Authors on Tour" whose
aim is to support community arts and literacy efforts.
Miller
graduated from Capital University with a degree in
Organizational Communication. Vanessa Miller and her family live in
Dayton, Ohio.
For more information about the author, visit: www.VanessaMiller.com.
To
book Vanessa Miller for speaking engagements, events, and/or book
signings, please contact Cathy Hickling at 800-444-4484 x283 or by
e-mail at: Chickling@whitakerhouse.com.
Yesterday's Promise is available for purchase wherever fine books are sold including Christian Bookstores and on www.Amazon.com, www.BarnesandNoble.com, www.BooksAMillion.com, www.CBD.com and www.BlackCBC.com.
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