By Phone: 1-888-934-0888 ext. 3
Title: God Sent Tommy
ISBN: 978-1-60494-355-9
Additional Info: Suggested Retail $15.95, 186 pages, Paperback
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Book ready to sale - Nov 4th, 2009
God Sent Tommy will be ready to preorder from Wheatmark Publishing bookstore on November 4th. Ship date is approx. Nov. 25th. To preorder from Wheatmark use the following information:
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Letter from a Friend
Post by Tony Wright - Letter from Dr. Strickland
I would like to share another letter from one of Tommy's friends. The letter speaks for itself. He truly was a great man on a mission.
My Friend Tommy Owen,
I had the distinct honor of not only being able to call Tommy Owen my patient, but I was able to also call him my friend. Oftentimes his quite nature made it seem like Tommy was timid, but nothing could be further than the truth. His courageous battle with a ravaging illness never once stopped him from being a model father, a consummate professional in his field and more of a man than virtually anyone I’ve ever known. He didn’t complain or allow his health issues to keep him from being one of Hendersonville’s most heroic citizens.
His kind and often calming voice was what was heard when a call was placed to the Police Station. As a dispatcher I cannot think of a more pleasant yet powerful voice to fill that role. Pleasant because Tommy was always polite and gentle to those he communicated with but at the same time powerful because he had the God-given gift of being able to soothe simply by saying “How can I help you?”
Tommy Owen was a man of virtue and morals. He touched the lives of everyone he met and who knew him. It has been said that to touch the life of just one person for the better makes one’s character complete. If that is indeed true, Tommy was a man of unparallel character because he touched too many lives to name. In true Tommy fashion, he would never give himself kudos even though he certainly deserved it. That is but one of many things that made him a hero in my eyes as well as the eyes of so many. If there were more people like him, we would live in a world of great integrity and honor. He was truly a great, great man and my life was blessed for having known him.
William H. Strickland, Jr. M.D.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Oct. 23, 2009
I would like to share another letter from one of Tommy's friends. The letter speaks for itself. He truly was a great man on a mission.
My Friend Tommy Owen,
I had the distinct honor of not only being able to call Tommy Owen my patient, but I was able to also call him my friend. Oftentimes his quite nature made it seem like Tommy was timid, but nothing could be further than the truth. His courageous battle with a ravaging illness never once stopped him from being a model father, a consummate professional in his field and more of a man than virtually anyone I’ve ever known. He didn’t complain or allow his health issues to keep him from being one of Hendersonville’s most heroic citizens.
His kind and often calming voice was what was heard when a call was placed to the Police Station. As a dispatcher I cannot think of a more pleasant yet powerful voice to fill that role. Pleasant because Tommy was always polite and gentle to those he communicated with but at the same time powerful because he had the God-given gift of being able to soothe simply by saying “How can I help you?”
Tommy Owen was a man of virtue and morals. He touched the lives of everyone he met and who knew him. It has been said that to touch the life of just one person for the better makes one’s character complete. If that is indeed true, Tommy was a man of unparallel character because he touched too many lives to name. In true Tommy fashion, he would never give himself kudos even though he certainly deserved it. That is but one of many things that made him a hero in my eyes as well as the eyes of so many. If there were more people like him, we would live in a world of great integrity and honor. He was truly a great, great man and my life was blessed for having known him.
William H. Strickland, Jr. M.D.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
Oct. 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The book has completed the layout stage
Post by Tony Wright
We recieved the final book cover design and the interior layout of the book yesterday. We reviewed the book one more time and made just a few corrections. Now we will be working on other activities such as marketing plans, contacting potential book review candidates and other items to prepare for the book release.
Our publisher Wheatmark has made the entire experience one that we can celebrate. Everyone that has touched this project has added a part of themselves to the book. We could have never achieved such professional quality without them.
I would like to post a link for all you die hard bloggers to have fun with. Check this out.
http://www.wheatmark.com/blog/
We recieved the final book cover design and the interior layout of the book yesterday. We reviewed the book one more time and made just a few corrections. Now we will be working on other activities such as marketing plans, contacting potential book review candidates and other items to prepare for the book release.
Our publisher Wheatmark has made the entire experience one that we can celebrate. Everyone that has touched this project has added a part of themselves to the book. We could have never achieved such professional quality without them.
I would like to post a link for all you die hard bloggers to have fun with. Check this out.
http://www.wheatmark.com/blog/
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Post by Tony Wright:
I mentioned earlier that Helen had contacted friends of Tommy's that they had known from work or just being neighbors in the community. She asked them for either their thoughts about Tommy or maybe a short story they could share. I would like to share two that have meant a lot to Helen. She would like to express her love and gratitude for providing the following by two of Tommy's close friends.
Quote:
Tom Owen was one man in several million. His physical strength was limited, but his inner strength was as great as anyone I have known. He was an inspiration to me personally and to my entire police department. I loved him for the man he was.
Chief William V. “Bill” Powers (Retired)
Hendersonville Police Department
Hendersonville North Carolina
Sept. 20, 2009
Dear Helen,
What a great idea to write a book about Tom. Tom was my great friend who had a great sense of humor and never tired of teasing me, mostly because I came from Chicago. We argued back and forth every time I came into the station, but when I had something to seriously talk to him about he was always ready to advise and help me through any situation. What would amaze me is that what ever the problem that arouse, Tom knew someone who could help us, he seemed to know everyone. It truly was a sad day when he left the department and we knew he couldn’t be replaced. I always will have the utmost respect for Tom, his courage, faith and dedication and I know everyone who knew him felt the same way.
I miss Tom and wish I could speak to him once more, to tell him how much I love and admire him, but then, he knows!
Lieutenant Ab Kappler (Retired)
Hendersonville Police Department
Oct. 13, 2009
I mentioned earlier that Helen had contacted friends of Tommy's that they had known from work or just being neighbors in the community. She asked them for either their thoughts about Tommy or maybe a short story they could share. I would like to share two that have meant a lot to Helen. She would like to express her love and gratitude for providing the following by two of Tommy's close friends.
Quote:
Tom Owen was one man in several million. His physical strength was limited, but his inner strength was as great as anyone I have known. He was an inspiration to me personally and to my entire police department. I loved him for the man he was.
Chief William V. “Bill” Powers (Retired)
Hendersonville Police Department
Hendersonville North Carolina
Sept. 20, 2009
Dear Helen,
What a great idea to write a book about Tom. Tom was my great friend who had a great sense of humor and never tired of teasing me, mostly because I came from Chicago. We argued back and forth every time I came into the station, but when I had something to seriously talk to him about he was always ready to advise and help me through any situation. What would amaze me is that what ever the problem that arouse, Tom knew someone who could help us, he seemed to know everyone. It truly was a sad day when he left the department and we knew he couldn’t be replaced. I always will have the utmost respect for Tom, his courage, faith and dedication and I know everyone who knew him felt the same way.
I miss Tom and wish I could speak to him once more, to tell him how much I love and admire him, but then, he knows!
Lieutenant Ab Kappler (Retired)
Hendersonville Police Department
Oct. 13, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Posting the Book Cover (Draft)
Posted by Tony Wright,
What excitement it is seeing the new book cover design for the first time. Kat has really come through for us. I have placed the image of the cover to the lower right side of this blog page for your review and comments.
We hope that this design will draw attention to the real person that Tommy was and that even though he had many physical problems brought on with his two cases of polio that his life meant so much to so many. He truly was a great person and a Godly man. One of his great strengths was helping others and not wanting anyone to thank him or even know the good deed was done. I personally grew stronger in my faith just knowing what God meant to him. We are moving closer to Helens dream being fullfilled in the publishing of Tommy's story. I am so thankfull that I have the chance to be a part of this great family event. Helen's wish is that this book will draw others closer to God and that their struggles, whatever they are can be overcome. Let us take the journey together.
What excitement it is seeing the new book cover design for the first time. Kat has really come through for us. I have placed the image of the cover to the lower right side of this blog page for your review and comments.
We hope that this design will draw attention to the real person that Tommy was and that even though he had many physical problems brought on with his two cases of polio that his life meant so much to so many. He truly was a great person and a Godly man. One of his great strengths was helping others and not wanting anyone to thank him or even know the good deed was done. I personally grew stronger in my faith just knowing what God meant to him. We are moving closer to Helens dream being fullfilled in the publishing of Tommy's story. I am so thankfull that I have the chance to be a part of this great family event. Helen's wish is that this book will draw others closer to God and that their struggles, whatever they are can be overcome. Let us take the journey together.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Welcome Followers
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I have also added a new favorite link section that you may find informative. Have fun with this blog and reply back.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Getting Closer
We are very excited and looking forward to seeing the book cover design due out soon. We have worked on the picture captions for the interior of the book which was one of the last few items remaining in the development of the finished book layout. Once the book cover is chosen the book layout proof will be sent into us for final blessing. Once all this has been reviewed and blessed its off to the printer for final preparation. This last phase takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. Hopefully we will be able to take pre-orders for Christmas Gifts! I will keep posting our progress on a regular basis. Please return to this sight and feel free to add comments. (posted by Tony Wright)
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