REVIEWS
"This heartfelt international collection of creative
works dedicated to the recovery of America's storm-stricken heartland is
also a tribute to the caring of our global community. A rewarding read
for a deserving cause."
-- MONICA LEWIS, singer/author/humanitarian
“The humorous, touching, and
compelling essays, poetry, short stories, and photographs in TWIST OF FATE are
an inspirational international literary quilt and a wonderful testament of
outreach to people struck by tragedy.”
— DWIGHT
JON ZIMMERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of ‘Lincoln’s Last Days’
“Twist
of Fate is an anthology of poetry and a few short stories, I highly
recommend. The book was produced by caring people from around the world FOR
caring people from around the world who wish to benefit the tornado victims of
Oklahoma. Twist of Fate needs to sit on your coffee table and rest
comfortably in your heart.”
— DON BENDELL, #1 best-selling western ‘Strongheart’
— DON BENDELL, #1 best-selling western ‘Strongheart’
"If you can read Twist of
Fate by Stephen L. Wilson and not feel deep emotion, your soul is empty of
feeling. ... Allow yourself a lot of time to read, as the authors will soon
have you hooked. Additionally, you'll have the satisfaction that your money for
the book is helping those who need it most. Good read."
— W.R.
BENTON, author of ‘War Paint’
TWIST OF FATE: BOOK AT
A GLANCE
SYNOPSIS
In May of 2013, tornadoes ripped through
Oklahoma, most notably causing severe destruction in the city of Moore. Safety
was stolen, dreams were destroyed, lives were lost.
Almost immediately, authors and artists
from around the world joined together so that their expressions of emotion
could be put to good use. The dozens of authors and artists who contributed to
this anthology represent caring people whose effort has combined to create the
charity anthology Twist of Fate. Representing the Indies In
Action group, 60 authors have combined to contribute 78 different writings
in a charity anthology to help tornado victims in Oklahoma.
The authors represent people from all
around the globe. Nine countries are represented, and several of the
contributors actually live in or have lived in "Tornado Alley." It is
a grassroots, group effort to help those who need it the most. The writing and
photos mix to create an experience you will want to share.
This inspiring collection is a wonderful
way to make a difference for those who truly need it the most. The proceeds
from this book go to the May Tornadoes Relief Fund, administered by the United
Way, which in turn is used to help the victims of this tragic display of
nature's fury. Thank you for sharing hope.
PUBLISHING INFORMATION
Title: Twist of Fate
Target
Audience: Adult readers and avid readers of poetry, inspirational, dramas,
and small town life. Reader reviews have shown that individuals of all ages
who grew up in or had family living in “Tornado Alley” or other areas
where major natural disasters occur more frequently represent our largest
audience.
Paperback:
ISBN: 978-0989002684
Price: $11.99
Pages: 200
Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00
inches
Published: July 2013
Publisher: Navigator
Books, LLC
Distributors: (1)
Ingram
(2)
Baker & Taylor
Kindle:
ASIN: B00DQ533QE
Price: $5.99
File size: 1639
KB
Published: June
2013
Publisher: Navigator
Books, LLC
Distributors: Amazon
Digital Services, Inc
INTERNET
PRESENCE
BLOG
TWIST OF FATE has a constant
presence in the official blog (http://indiesinaction.blogspot.com/) of the Indies
In Action group, creators of the anthology.
In addition to this
presence many of the 60 contributors feature TWIST OF FATE on their
blogs.
FACEBOOK
TWIST OF FATE not only has a
dedicated FaceBook page (https://www.facebook.com/TwistOfFateBook) but the contributors
have a private behind the scenes group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndiesInAction/) where they
continually implement new and creative marketing techniques.
Additionally, contributors use both their personal and professional FaceBook pages to further promote TWIST OF FATE.
Additionally, contributors use both their personal and professional FaceBook pages to further promote TWIST OF FATE.
GOODREADS
TWIST OF FATE has a presence on
GoodReads – a popular site for authors and readers alike. It can be found at:
ABOUT
THE AUTHORS
EDITOR/CONTRIBUTOR STEPHEN L. WILSON
Stephen L. Wilson graduated from the University of Oregon in
2009, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. While
there, he was a member of the executive student government, where he served as
the Nontraditional Student Advocate.
Stephen began publishing online in 2010, when he edited and
published an alternative belief book titled Destiny Unfulfilled, by
Seight Byproxy. From there Stephen went on to self-publish five more books: Life
Bits and Other Chunks—Memoirs of an Untrained Man, the charity anthology Angels
Cried and the three-book serial Ray’s Rules. All are available as
eBooks, with Angels Cried and Destiny Unfulfilled also available
in paperback. Twist of Fate is his latest release in both eBook and
paperback.
Stephen also enjoys forming internet groups geared toward Indie
writers.
Using the techniques and organizational strategies from prior
group organizing projects, Stephen formed the internet group 'Indies In
Action' on December 14th, 2012. This date is important, because it is the
day of the tragic massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. The shock of this horrible
day began a group movement which evolved to create two charity anthologies
which have helped to comfort not only tragedy victims, but also authors and
poets with barriers to helping in traditional ways.
Stephen lives in Eugene, Oregon with his lovely wife of 21
years, and two of his three children. He enjoys fishing and watching his kids
grow into healthy, smart and active adults.
CONTRIBUTORS
Representing
the Indies In Action (IIA) group, 60 authors have combined to contribute
78 different writings in a charity anthology to help tornado victims in
Oklahoma. The written pieces are complimented by the inclusion of photographs
and drawings from several IIA photographers. The authors and photographers
represent people from all around the globe. Nine countries are represented, and
several of the contributors actually live in or have lived in "Tornado
Alley." It is a grassroots, group effort to help those who need it the
most. The writing and photos mix to create an experience you will want to
share. This inspiring collection is a wonderful way to make a difference for
those who truly need it the most.
CONTACT INFORMATION
MEDIA
Interest continues to
grow for TWIST OF FATE. Editor Stephen L. Wilson and several
contributors are featured in media and blog interviews. Social media outlets
such as LinkedIn, FaceBook, and Twitter are seeing an increased buzz about TWIST
OF FATE. Here is just a sampling of where they’ve been featured:
Empress of Biz, Biz Tips
Empress of Biz, Biz Tips
Empress of Biz interviews Stephen L Wilson, editor of Twist of Fate
Seasons Reflections of the Muse announces release of
Twist of Fate
Kiriti Sengupta interviews several contributors
of Twist of Fate