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Author Events

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Saturday, March 20th
8:30 a.m.
Book Sharing w/Readers and Writers Ink Book Club
Pensacola, FL

Tuesday, March 30th
Book Sharing w/ Journey's Book Club
Pensacola, FL

April 16, 17, 18th
Peace Baptist Church Women's Revival
Wynfrey/Riverchase Galleria
Birmingham, AL

Saturday May 1, 2010
New Author's Reception
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pensacola, FL

Momsweb's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
check by for details

Book Reviews

2009-11-07T05:54:00.000-08:00

Visit Tonya's Blog to read her review of "We Snap in Silence"

Read what Larie has to say about We Snap in Silence.

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About We Snap In Silence

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"We Snap In Silence" shares the good, the bad, and the ugly thoughts and emotions behind the author's days of trying to find peace in her own home - in her own mind.

"I thought I was going to lose my mind!"

Women are hurting, always tired, and often suffering from stress as wives and mothers. Burning the candle at both ends is common. Many women keep this a secret; it is rarely acknowledged.

Author, LaVender Williams, reveals the secret.

After 20 years of Naval service, Williams thought she was prepared to be a full-time loving wife and homeschooling mother, but instead she was forced to wear the mask of happiness to cover the secret.

"We Snap In Silence" brings the secret to light, unveiling Williams' private pain and taking the reader on a journey to finding peace... perfect peace.

2008-12-29T21:25:00.000-08:00

Stay tuned for the author's second publication to be released late 2010.

Excerpt From We Snap in Silence

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I come in contact with countless women, married and single, who feel they are alone in their feeling of dissatisfaction and inadequacy. For various reasons, women are not comfortable revealing these emotions openly, so it's kept a secret. Because it's a secret, our true self is masked. We hide behind makeup with a perfectly painted smile. We have mastered the game of charades.

Contact Info

2008-10-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

Phone - 850.725.4894

Email - lavender@momsweb.net

Freelance Info

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Writing is my passion!

I am available to share my personal Brand of effective and engaging writing with the literary community through newspapers, magazines, and other avenues which focus on family life, marriage, parenting, motherhood, womanhood, children, and inspirational topics.

I have the ability to create informative articles to capture the attention of your readers.

Author: Self published "We Snap in Silence"

Publisher: Raising Mothers E-Newsletter (9 years)

Founder: Momsweb - an organization offering encouragement to mothers via the Internet, conferences, retreats, etc..

Blog Owner: Mom’s Peace Bites

- I have completed and have certificates in the following Continued Education Courses

• How to Create High Impact Newsletters
• Mistake Free Grammar and Proofreading
• How to Design Eye Catching Brochures, Newsletters, Ads, Reports
• How to Become a Great Communicator

Writing Samples can be found at laVenderwilliams.com

About the Author

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Founder of MOMSWEB and United States Navy retiree, LaVender Williams, wants only to be recognized as a supporting wife and loving mother.

An Air Traffic Controller for 18 years and a Chaplain's Assistant (Religious Program Specialist) for two years, she is quick to say her role as a mother is the most rewarding and definitely the most demanding position she has ever held.

Adjusting to civilian life wasn't easy. She jumped right into the full-time motherhood role after retirement without missing a beat. "I was literally slapped in the face with the reality of Motherhood."

LaVender's husband, Kevin, plays a major part in We Snap In Silence with his 'old school' ways and ideas on marriage and the roles of wife and husband. She refers to him as her 'high maintenance' hubby and thanks him continually for agreeing to place their marriage in print. There's another name LaVender has for Kevin, but you'll have to read the book to find out his 'aka' identity.

Kevin and LaVender have two sons referred to as Firstborn and Secondborn.
Both boys have always been homeschooled, however, Firstborn entered public high school in August of '09.

LaVender enjoys reading, writing, and baking. Her signature cake, Perfect Peace, poured the foundation for We Snap In Silence. As you read, you'll find out how Life is Like a Cake!

While giving credit for all her endeavors to her Heavenly Father, the author is quick to say she is not a religious person. "I strive to be the church - not just in the church. Living a Christ-led, Christ-controlled life is my life and if the things I do and say seem peculiar to you, it may be because I'm called to be a peculiar believer."

This picture was taken the day of LaVender's retirement from the United States Navy. This was the her final walk (with husband and sons) from active duty to her life as it is today - a life living in perfect peace as a woman, wife, and mother.

This day was quite monumental for husband, Kevin, because just as LaVender was getting relieved from her watch, Kevin was getting relieved from his watch of being a stay at home dad for two years.

Peace Talks / Book Sharings

2007-08-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

Peace Talks - Ideal for small groups and private book parties.

Enjoy an intimate hour with author, LaVender Williams, as she shares the inside story of We Snap in Silence plus shares Perfect Peace, the cake, with each guest.

- Intimate setting
- Personal sharing
- Question and Answer session
- A Portion of Perfect Peace, the cake!

Book Sharings/Signings

- Groups of ten or more - Ideal for book clubs, conferences, retreats, etc...

- Book Discussion - Q & A session

Call 850.725.4894 for scheduling or to request speaking appearances.

My Defining Moment

2007-08-13T18:03:00.000-07:00

Photo by Chaplain Girardin

Childcare called while I was on duty to say Secondborn had a fever

and needed to be picked up immediately.

Hmmm..what's a mother to do? Hubby was also working and couldn't get off.

Fortunately, I worked with compassionate Navy Chaplains and was able to pick my baby up and bring him back to work.

Yes, this was truly a definining moment in my life. My passion to retire from the Navy grew stronger and stronger, but I had two years left.

They were the longest two years of my life, but I finished my time and retired.

Although I enjoyed spending time and homeschooling

my growing boys, I experienced difficult days and valley moments as

I struggled to adjust to retirement.

The REALITY of motherhood surfaced.

Self Publishing Writing Workshop

2007-08-12T07:52:00.000-07:00

Don't make the same mistakes I did!

I've done your homework!

If you've ever wanted to write and publish a book, you'll want to attend an informative Self Publishing Writing Workshop with the author.

Cost - $25

FREE - December Only!

Instructions will include:

- How to copyright
- How to obtain your own ISBN number
- How to cut costs

- The editing process
- Marketing tips

LaVender will share everything she's learned while on her very long publishing journey and you'll leave full of helpful information, websites, and materials for your writing journey.

Call or email to schedule a workshop for your group - 850.725.4894

Hubby

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