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Storms Have Made Me Who I am,” just to name a few. HimPower Magazine: What inspired the book and why? Jennifer Workman: It was inspired by way of the Holy Spirit and as a result of the struggles and difficulties that I experienced along the way and what God taught me as a result of all that I had to go through. HimPower Magazine: Will it be in paperback or ebook or both? Jennifer Workman: Paperback at first and I will look into ebook at a later date. HimPower Magazine: Are you self-publishing? If not, how did you go about getting a publisher? Jennifer Workman: Self-Publishing will probably be a future endeavor but for now, I formed a strategic collaboration with a couple of publishers through warm calling, queries and correspondences. HimPower Magazine: When will your book be released and where will our readers be able to purchase it? Jennifer Workman: As it relates to a release date, it hasn’t been established yet but as soon as it does, readers can purchase via my website http://jyworkman.wix.com/jennifer . There will also be a direct link to the publishers website to purchase it from there as well. HimPower Magazine: What advice do you have for any of our readers who are thinking of publishing a book? Jennifer Workman: Nothing comes easy. It takes a lot of work, prayer and determination to realize your dreams. You are going to have many successes as well as many failures but don’t let the failures be the “end all” result. Stay the course, pray, pray and again I say pray and consult God about everything as he will give you clear wisdom, discernment and direction for life. Realize that you are “not an island of yourself” and you need other “divine connections” in your life that will be as Bishop T.D. Jakes so eloquently suggests are “your confidants” or people that are on assignment to see you flourish and add to your life and not on assignment to subtract from it. Get your information out there. The Internet is a viable source if utilized correctly and offers so many different ways to help with your overall publishing endeavors. Don’t wait for someone to publish your book. If you haven’t done so already try self-publishing because there are many sites out there that can be beneficial in this arena. “Work hard at your goals and if one door closes, push the other one down.” Don’t let anyone tell you what you can’t do and for every rejection that you do receive, don’t see it as a negative but as a positive” and that you are just that much closer to your goal! And, “Never Say Never” because you can conquer or overcome anything through God and him spearheading and orchestrating your life! HimPower Magazine: You mentioned earlier that you were once homeless. How do you feel that experience has shaped your ministry and outlook in life? Jennifer Workman: I believe that it taught me to be humble and that no matter www.pneupathforliving.com  19