Writing for a purpose....

Writing for a purpose....

When I began my Literary Journey, I had no idea where it would lead me. All I knew when I started blogging was that I had a dream for many years to write novels. At first that dream was to write books regarding a children’s series. As time passed, my ambitions to write still remained but the content became different.

I now consider myself a relationship novelist. Can I claim that title with only one book in publication? lol Well, I am claiming it now! My next novel will be published Oct/Nov 2011.

My heart and Pen lead me in this direction due to personal trials that I have gone through, that I have witnessed, that I have heard of.

Relationships consist of the relations between not only lovers, but also friends, family, associates, and the people who surround you in your everyday life. I wanted to write on the dynamics of those relationships. How everyone is effected and the path your choices can lead you and those around you.

I want to display these relationships with giving each person/character their own voice. Allowing them to come to the forefront and giving the details of why they make certain choices, and the background on what makes that person/character essentially who they are.

I believe that your environment will affect the moves you make in life. May it be for the negative or positive? Only when you get an understanding of you and your place in this world can you work on making a change and progressing. I want my novels to explore those dimensions inside these relationships.

My Debut Novel "Love TORN Asunder" explores several relationships. Of a committed couple, That of secret Lovers, A couple that is on the brink of destruction, Friendships that have come to a cross roads, Between co-workers, and Family communications or lack thereof.

These relationships are the foundations that center your life. How do you navigate them all and do so gracefully, when you are still growing as a person yourself. This goes back to my statement in "knowing who you are and your place in the world".

"Love TORN Asunder" is a tale that will take you on Leslie’s Journey. Life is Beautiful and Messy all at the same time. Read, “Love TORN Asunder”, and watch as these charters interact and grow, between the sheets of this novel.

To read the Synopsis, Reviews, and make a purchase please visit "Literary Liz Writes" http://LiteraryLiz.com.
This novel is also available on Amazon, On-line through all major book retailers, At store locations by request, kindle, nook & all e-readers.

Although this book is written to entertain, there is a lot to be learned. I want those that read my novel to enjoy the tale as well as pique questions inside of them on their beliefs. Is life black and white? Moreover, how to does one navigate within the gray areas? This book will absolutely spark a discussion. Read it with a Friend, Your mate, or a Book Club so that you can really dissect the messages. Talk about what you would have done, and how you would have done things differently. Can you relate to any of the characters? Who and Why?

An entraining book is just that, Entertainment but all books can teach a lesson. I am praying that "Love TORN Asunder" teaches many.

In my development as a writer, I have grown. That growth lead me to want to further explore my writing and the purpose behind it. I love what I am doing. Writing has been a long time dream and aspiration. Throughout time that dream has grown and taken on many branches. One of them for me being my desire to not only write to entertain but to write with a purpose.

Building on that, I founded a non-profit project "Saving Lives Through Lit"(SLTL). Saving Lives Through Lit started with being an Anthology the centered around Domestic Violence Abuse. The Debut novel for this project is "Voices Behind The Tears" and will be release Oct/Nov of 2011, with the profits going to "Our Hearts Foundation". Our Hearts is dedicated to Domestic Violence Awareness and Outreach. Our mission is to shed light on the many taboo, silenced subjects that are tearing our communities down, we hope that our efforts will be a starting point to re-building what has been broken. What so many speak about in hushed tones, SLTL want to shout it out and make it a priority to find solutions and provide aid.

The Saving Lives One Book At a Time series, will publish Anthologies between 1- 3 times a year that will explore different topics. Authors, Poets, and Spoken Word artist that have been in these same situations that we write about, have been witness to it, or just feel compelled to lend their skills and talent to spreading awareness will write the stories you find inside these novels.

With each book in the series we plan to cover many topics, we also will be seeking different organizations to partner with that provides outreach and programs. The profits will go to donations to these organizations and future SLTL projects. This is only the beginning of Saving Lives Through Literature. There are so many plans in the works for different campaigns that we will be running on our Web Site http://SavingLivesThroughLit.Org . This project would not have been as successful as it is without the help of all the Authors and Poets that contributed the overwhelming response by those in the literary community that donated services in order to get this project off the ground, the behind the scenes staff and especially the co-founder Kiexiza Rodriguez.

Saving Lives Through Lit will be branching off into Chapters. These chapters will be able to highlight Outreach programs and organizations in their city/state on a web page that is directly linked to the main SLTL Web site. These programs, SLTL will promote and provide fund raising opportunities.

If you are interested in collaborating with SLTL we are currently seeking Corporate sponsors, Authors/poets for upcoming Anthologies, Web Site host, Chapter leaders, and many other positions. In order to inquire please send an email to the official SLTL email: savinglivesthroughlit@ymail.com.

This is a passion of mine and I want my life to be about what I gave back. I want my writing/work to reflect my purpose.

Lots of Love LiteraryLiz…. Author/Writer/Blogger ~ Elizabeth Funderbirk
www.LiteraryLiz.com

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Support Saving Lives Through Lit on an Interview to discuss the future on Our anthology "Voices Behind The Tears" and upcoming projects. Monday the 17th at 6:30pm EST... click the link to join us.

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Support for Domestic Violence Awareness!

The entire month of October I will be acknowledging Domestic Violence Awareness. A portion of the sales from the Literary Liz Writes website will be donated to Saving Lives Through Lit; Domestic Violence Awareness & Outreach program.


The Saving Lives One Book At A Time series will be publishing it's first book "Voices Behind The Tears" mid Oct. This novel will be touching, emotional, raw, and inspirational. Take a stand and spread the message of Non-Violence.

For more information please visit the Saving Lives Through Lit website www.SavingLivesThroughLit.Org & the support page on Face Book clicking this link -----------> http://www.facebook.com/SavingLivesThroughLit

If you are interested in becoming a part of this project or volunteering your skills/talent send an email to savinglivesthroughlit@ymail.com .

To read the Synopsis, the Reviews, and to make a purchase of "Love TORN Asunder" please visit "Literary Liz Writes" www.LiteraryLiz.com.

End of the Month SALE!

Ending my month long SALE with a BANG!!! "Love TORN Asunder" will be ONLY $10.00 on my website until noon tomorrow. NO shipping added to your purchase. Starting at Noon tomorrow I will be kicking off my next promotion, in hopes to raise funds for Saving Lives Through Lit. A portion of each book sold from my website "Literary Liz Writes" www.LiteraryLiz.com for the ENTIRE month of October, will be donated to SLTL for Domestic Violence Awareness & Outreach! Each order will also come with a special show of my appreciation for your contribution.

Lots of Love LiteraryLiz....♥
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Introducing Elizabeth Fundebirk

Introducing Elizabeth Funderbirk (Literary Liz)

Elizabeth is Mother, Wife, Writer, Blogger, Business Woman, Sister, Friend, Daughter, and Survivor. Originally, from New York, NY, Liz, moved to Buffalo, NY at a young age. Although she has lived in several states over her 31 years of life she now she calls Myrtle Beach, SC home.

She began her writing career as a Blogger of a Literary Journal “Trials Tribulations, and Torn” in 2009. This is a Journal of her Journey to become a Published author. This follows the trials she faces in her personal life as well as trying to navigate her way through a industry she knew little to nothing about. Since then her Blog has grown leaps and bounds and she is always working to keep it up to date. Several of her Articles/Post rank 1-6 on the Google Search. “Publishing A Body Of Work” & “What happens after you have finished writing your manuscript.”

Elizabeth Funderbirk’s debut Novel “Love TORN Asunder” is a Relationship Drama that is Available on line through all major book retailers also on Kindle, Nook, and all E-readers. The second book of this 3 part 4 book series will be out Fall/Winter 2011.

She has contributed Articles to other Blogs and Web Magazines.Her poetry and Official Debut book review can be found in Matties Periodicals. A quarterly literary publication. She is the Owner of a start up Web Design firm, which specializes in Affordable Web Sites built with templates. EyeDesign4u Solutions motto is “Allow us”. Where setting a website can be time consuming, frustrating and costly.... EyeDesign4u will do all the work for just "pennies for quality". Elizabeth is also one of the founder of “Saving Lives Through Lit” a non-profit project that raises fund for Domectic Violence Awareness through promoting literacy, where she serves as the President.


Literary Liz Writes: http://LiteraryLiz.com
Trials, Tribulations, & Torn: http://writingtorn.blogspot.com
EyeDesign4u Solutions: http://literaryliz.com/#!eyedesign4u
Saving Lives Through Lit: http://savinglivesthroughlit.org

LiteraryLiz.....

Interview with the Founder & Co-Founder of "Saving Lives Through Lit"

http://loudcaster.com/channels/581-the1essence-radio Please Tune into to AUTHOR SPEAK at 8:00 PM EST Tonight! Myself Elizabeth Funderbirk (Love Torn Asunder) and Kiexiza Tashua Rodriquez (Beautiful), and their joint project Saving Lives Through Lit (SLTL). Our new home is on The1Essence Radio. See You There! Please tune in a SUPPORT. Click this lonk below for details. Lots of Love LiteraryLiz....♥ www.LiteraryLiz.com http://savinglivesthroughlit.org... Please JOIN "Saving Lives Through Lit" and join the Movement!