About C.J. Peterson
Author/Blogger/Podcaster/Publisher
C.J. Peterson is a five-time award-winning author. She has been published since 2012, and knows how to relate well to folks of all ages. Her bright spirit and personality shine through as she shares her various passions and heart as an author, blogger, and a podcaster! C.J. brings to life not only her world of writing and being a former youth leader for eighteen years, but also shares portions of her abuse-survival past, and how that has shaped her in order to help others. She and her sister run Texas Sisters Press, LLC. They created the company for not only themselves, but also to help others achieve their dream of publishing a quality book people want to pick up and read.
Recently, she has had a number of successes! They are:
- SEASONS OF CHANGE received SECOND PLACE in the "Adult Fiction" category in 2016 for the North Texas Book Festival
- DIVINE LEGACY SERIES won 2019 TEXAS AUTHORS BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION SERIES for Texas Association of Authors.
- ARMY RISING received FIRST PLACE in the "Adult Fiction" category in 2019 at the North Texas Book Festival.
- HEARTS UNITED received THIRD PLACE in the "Adult Fiction" category for the North Texas Book Festival as well.
- CHAINS BROKEN won FIRST PLACE in the 'Adult Fiction' category in 2020 for the North Texas Book Festival.
C.J.'s Amazon Author Page for her complete list of books:
Blogger:
Journey to Fruitfulness is a couple's journey to fulfilling their dream. C.J. and Trevor have purchased a five-acre home, which they wish to convert to a fully functional farm.
They've titled their new home "Serenity Acres," and wanted to include you in their family's journey as they take five acres, and transform it into a self-sustaining farm - complete with bees, ducks, an orchard, and a greenhouse with herbs, fruits, and vegetables!
Follow their highs and lows; their successes and failures; and the many the lessons learned along the way!
These inspirational posts will bring you hope, and may give you a different perspective on how to apply your faith daily.
To go directly to C.J.'s blog page:
https://cjpetersonwrites.com/blog
Podcaster:
C.J.'s Podcast launched on 14FEB2020!! We are really excited about this, as it will be a way for people to share their passions with others. Everyone has a story, and from that story may be where their passions reside. It is that passion which drives them. Whether it be writing, drawing, animals, nature, photography, or even a passion for people or a charity, it is that passion that fires them up, and propels them to do great things.
Take a listen. You may find your new passion among her guests!
The Journey Is Real Podcast
"Real People. Real Passions. Real Heart."
https://anchor.fm/authoress-cj
For the full list of landing pages for the platforms available and to find all of the episodes, go directly to her podcast page:
https://cjpetersonwrites.com/journey-is-real-podcast
Publisher:
Texas Sisters Press, LLC is owned by, you guessed it, two sisters from Texas! LM Mann and C.J. Peterson are co-owners of this publishing company.
They formed this press for a couple reasons. The main reason was that they are in it to give authors a fair shot at publishing. They firmly believe in the theory that "we are all in this together."
Another reason is to put out quality books for readers. The experience of getting lost in a book is lacking in today's society. So, they put out books to spark the imagination for readers of all ages to enjoy!
To go directly to the Texas Sisters Press website:
C.J's appearances:
See if C.J., and her sister, Author LM Mann ( https://mannwrites.com ) will be appearing in your area, and go join in the fun!
These two lively sisters are entertaining to meet in person and a blast to be around, so come meet them for yourself at their book shows. When this fun-loving pair get together, just about anything can happen! See where they'll appear next below. Sometimes there is a special appearance of C.J.'s husband, Trevor, whom she affectionately calls, "Super Hubby." :)
While you're there, get a signed copy of C.J.'s books at special book show pricing!
To find out where they will be next, head over to the appearances page: https://cjpetersonwrites.com/appearances
Speaker:
C.J. has spoken at Indie Author Day of the Longview Public Library on being an Indie Author, and at the East Texas Writers Association on Social Media and branding. She has also spoken at a youth group in East Texas, sharing her testimony of being a domestic violence survivor. With her bright personality, she uses humor to give balance to the heaviness of some topics, making them a little easier to digest...yet keeps the gravity of those situations in tact.
Contact C.J. via email to come speak with your group by filling out the form below this section.
Indie Author Day - Longview Public Library
"C.J. Peterson was a joy to have on our panel for Indie Author Day in 2017. C.J. spoke with such passion about her books and the countless people that read them. It was such a pleasure to hear her speak about her writing process and what inspires her everyday to continue writing. We were so happy to have her join us and are looking forward to having her again to speak on recent and future projects."
Taylor Harding
Technical and Digital Services Supervisor
Longview Public Library
Social Media: Branding vs. Marketing - East Texas Writers Association
"Author C.J. Peterson dazzled at our East Texas Writers Association June 2018 meeting. Her knowledge of managing social media was evident as she talked about hashtags, how to use Hootsuite to manage multiple social sites, and how to revive old blog posts. The meeting was flooded with questions from the members. We will certainly keep her in mind for a speaking spot next year. She really has it down to a fine science!"
President of ETWA - Patty Wiseman
Youth Group - East Texas
A few years ago, C.J. sat down with a youth group of around forty, and poured out her heart as a domestic violence survivor in a unique and inspirational way.
Many people face domestic every day. Those who do not, do not always understand the violence (verbally and/or physically) that a person faces at the hands of someone who is supposed to love them.
Allow her to help your group walk in the shoes of someone who faced domestic violence, and is a survivor.
C.J. is a Member of:
Authors Marketing International
Authors Marketing International
Authors Marketing International
In August 2011, B Alan Bourgeois, who is an author and was a publisher at the time, realized the value of as well as the struggle of marketing books. Through the process to better understand the dynamics of marketing books, he created the Texas Association of Authors (TxAuthors). His one goal has remained the same through the growth of the organization: Helping authors to better learn how to market and sell their books.
Values:
By combining creative minds that help widen the world of wonder with those that seek to learn and to enjoy a richer life, we are providing opportunities for readers to enhance their libraries and their lives. We do not promote books that preach hate, but instead, we promote books that offer possibilities.
Solution:
To merge our Mission with our Values, we must create events and opportunities for readers to learn about great books they may otherwise not know about. This gives authors opportunities to spotlight their works. We have done this through our partnerships with DEAR Texas/DEAR Indie, Library conferences, and many other events and programs around the world. We have created the annual Authors Marketing Event that brings professionals and fellow authors together each July to share and learn how to better market and sell their books.
Authorology
Authors Marketing International
Authors Marketing International
Mission Statement
Authorology is dedicated to providing a platform of study for authors of all genres, which includes network building, the examination of the writing craft, approaches to publication, and post-publication marketing via service-driven community outreach.
Vision Statement
We believe that all writers deserve a fellowship that inspires creativity and collaboration throughout the crafting process in order to produce viable art for a changing world.
East Texas Writer's Association
East Texas Writer's Association
East Texas Writer's Association
https://easttexasauthorsassociation.com
About East Texas Writer's Association:
We are a group of East Texas writers dedicated to supporting and encouraging others writers to fulfill their dreams.
Whether you're a newbie to the craft or you've been plugging away for awhile. We're authors from around East Texas and we've come together to share what we know and help others become better at what they love.
North Texas Book Festival
East Texas Writer's Association
East Texas Writer's Association
About the North Texas Book Festival:
The North Texas Book Festival, Inc. is a 501(c)3 corporation that was organized in 2000 by a group of individuals, led by children's author Lynn Sheffield Simmons, to help school and public libraries and literacy programs in the North Texas area. Since its beginning, more than $70,000 in grants has been awarded to deserving programs.
Ask The AuthorPodcast by Russell Sherrard - C.J. Peterson
Podcast Link:
About The Podcast
This podcast conducts candid and insightful interviews with Christian Independent Authors. Ever wanted to know what your favorite authors favorite food is. Want to know what your favorite author does in his/her spare time. You'll find the answer here: https://anchor.fm/russell-sherrard