AUTHOR LINDA DIANE WATTLEY
“Charge of an Angel,” the first of the “Love
and Redemption Series,” continues as Leona Tillard, the survivor of an
uncensored childhood love, begins her journey into the heart of “Unfathomable
Love.”
When Leona graduated from high school, she joined the United States Army. It was then she learned there was plenty of love to go around; after all, the Army is one place men outnumbered the women. Her only dilemma was figuring out which love was the best love for her to embrace.
When Leona graduated from high school, she joined the United States Army. It was then she learned there was plenty of love to go around; after all, the Army is one place men outnumbered the women. Her only dilemma was figuring out which love was the best love for her to embrace.
Hearing the words, ‘I love you,’ heals our souls. The ironic thing about it, very seldom do two people share the same meaning for love. This is usually fine until someone else’s meaning of love changes our lives forever.
In “Charge of an Angel,” Leona Tillard asked for your help as she survived her daily childhood nightmare. Today, she is asking you to help her to choose the right man to love forever. Do I love the soldiers or do I love my big brother’s best friend?
Sounds like an easy task, doesn’t it? Trust me, you too just might choose the wrong one. Let’s see if we can save Leona once again.
“Lord God, so much love, help me choose!”
My name is Leona Tillard. I need your help. You see I have been spending my whole life trying to know who I am. I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Being a product of a temporary singled-parent home, I was left without some pertinent information that could have possibly told me who I am. Eventually, still a child, my family structure evolved into a blended family situation. In silence, I cried far more than I laughed.
Because you are silent does not
mean the world does not hear you screaming.
“Charge of an Angel” the first book of the “Love and Redemption Series”
is about getting to understand God, love, sex and spirituality. Children grow up eventually and when they
pack their clothes to leave home; the world has no clue what they are carrying
in their suitcases. Am I gay? Am I a freak or simply a nymphomaniac? How could this be? I love God!
“My body was betraying me in the worst way.
“Oh, God,
help me! I face you now in my naked and
weakened state and beg you to save me.”
I prayed silently.”
“When someone says to
never judge a book by its cover, I truly believe that. For 35 years of my adult
life, the strongest person I know, my mother Linda Wattley, shares her life
story of trials, tribulations, tragedy and redemption. Until I read Soldier with a Backpack Living and Dying
Simultaneously, I never knew what made her tick and what made her the
beautiful woman that she is today. This book will show you that no matter how
hard the devil works to shatter and crush you, through prayer and faith, you
can triumph and continue to live and love life. Through this journey, Linda
will take you on a roller coaster ride of events of her life and experiences
that will make you question yourself as to how these things can happen to one
person, but yet still prevail. This book is great for anyone who has had any
traumatic events in their life and who is looking for a form of therapeutic
recovery by reading someone else’s experiences on how they were able to
overcome their own traumatic experiences. Multiple emotions will flow through
you as you read about her childhood all the way to her husband’s death at an
early age and being left to raise two boys by herself. But in the end, a smile
will end up on your face as you share the journey that comes to an end in Soldier with a Backpack Living and Dying
Simultaneously.
Lovingly Submitted, Robert Wattley III –
Survivor of PTSD
Have you ever known anyone with Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder? Did you ever wonder what is
going on inside of them and what you could do to make it better? Author Linda Diane Wattley wants everyone to
know PTSD is not just a soldier thing in fact it is a human race issue and we
must become more conscious of the underline realities pertaining to it. In her book, “Soldier with a Backpack Living
and Dying Simultaneously”, she reveals the inner journey of PTSD. Know anyone can have it due to life’s journey. PTSD can be a direct result of tragic
experiences to include rape, molestation, car accidents, natural disasters,
sudden death, domestic violence, sickness, abandonment, etc. Our soldiers led the way to revealing the
invisible wounds we carry deep within.
The time has come to join soldiers and civilians together to combat this
disorder. Hopefully you will join us on
this life-changing journey.
AUTHOR BIO:
Linda Diane Wattley is a proud veteran of the United States
Army. She was born in Akron, Ohio and attended the University of Akron
majoring in Psychology. While attending the University she learned during
a writing course she had the gift of writing. This gave her confidence to
submit her first work of art which was poetry. The poem, “I
Wish” appeared
in the Poetry Gem of the American Poets Society.
For
over twelve years she had her own religious/philosophical column in the Frost
Illustrated Newspaper in Fort Wayne, Indiana, titled “The
Best Will Show Themselves” where
she shared her personal perspectives of spiritual insights and covered current
social and religious events in her community.
Linda
has appeared as a contributing writer for the online magazines including: “Faith Writers”, “The
Wright Side of Me Productions”, “The
Blessed Room”, “Real Life Real Faith Magazine” and “The Cheers” where she shares inspirational and
thought-provoking messages to readers. She is also a contributing author of anthologies: “The
Triumph of My Soul” edited
by Elissa Gabriel, “This Far by Faith” with Vanessa Miller as editor and “Testify:
The Praise Literary Collection Testimonials” complied by Angel M Barrino.
God
has awakened her to an extremely important message to share with the world. We
must become more conscious of PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Her work: “Soldier
with a Backpack, Living and Dying Simultaneously”, has allowed Linda Diane Wattley to be
a nominee for the ‘Best in Nonfiction’ during the African American Literary
Awards Show in 2016. Her work continues as a voice for victims of every walk of
life. She is a registered member and speaker of RAINN,
an organization supporting and encouraging victims of sexual assault. She
is available for interviews and speaking engagements.
Today
she shares a very important message pertaining to our souls. “The Love and Redemption Series”
is a trilogy taking readers on a soulful journey of discovering self from the
inside out. This dramatically written series is filled with spirit and a
truth cutting to the core for anyone having a heart to understand the
intertwining impact spirit and sex has on our lives as we grow into our unique
individuality's. Before we know who we are, we must understand what we
are not. This is a work of spiritual and mental stimulation and renewal,
a must to move forward.
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AUTHOR INTERVIEW
When did you first realize you wanted to be a
writer?
I find myself to be
more of a messenger given the gift of writing to get my message out to the
world. I had no ideal I could
write. It is one of those phenomenal
experiences that reveal the unseen coming into the seen. When I write it is not like I plan to, it is
more like I am prompted to create and I surrender to it to see the universal
work of art. It is such a humbling
experience.
How long does it take you to write a book?
I would say I have an unedited manuscript in less than a month but a
couple of months to have the completed work.
What is your work schedule like when you're
writing?
I usually write at home or during my lunch
hour. Since I live alone, writing for me
is great, plenty of time.
What would you say is your interesting writing
quirk?
I would say truth because I believe the
truth will set you free. When I am
writing whether it is a memoir, fiction or nonfiction, truth is the automat
goal to get people to a better state of being.
How do your books get published?
The After the Storm Publishing Company
publishes my book. It allows new authors
with a spiritual and unique voice to share their books with the world.
Where do you get your information or ideas for
your books?
Every book I have written has some kind of
wave of my life’s journey.
When did you write your first book and how old were you?
I wrote my first book eight years ago. I was 50 years old.
What
do you like to do when you're not writing?
I love spending time with my family
separately and as a whole. I also enjoy
reading and reviewing author’s books. I
also like going for walks and good ole me time.
What does your family think of your writing?
My family is very proud of me for being able
to share my life’s journey with others.
Some even appreciate the healing affects it has had on their lives.
What was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
People needed to read what I had to
say. It helped them to be set free from
their past sufferings.
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I have written five books. My
Love and Redemption series are my favorite because I know the message and
writing style is so universal and it offers inner-transformation.
Do you have any suggestions to help me become a better writer? If so, what are they?
I am a firm believer that each author has
people waiting to read their work. It
does not matter how many read it just make sure you give them the best you have
to give. And, know you and your work are
authentic therefore automatically making it valuable.
Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
Yes, I do hear from some of my readers and
most of them want to know when my next book is coming out and often I get a lot
of thank you responses because they saw I related to their life’s journey.
Do you like to create books for adults?
Yes, I do like creating books for adults
because so many of them were children who had parents who didn’t give them what
they deserved and needed to face the world strong and healthy mentally,
spiritually and physically.
What do you think makes a good story?
I think what makes a good story is keeping
the reader in suspense and at the same time teaching and reviewing messages
that quicken the spirit without being religious. Tell a story that can have so many different
endings.
As a child, what did you want to do when you grew
up?
Actually I wanted to be a nun. I felt that was the best thing to ever be
because I thought that is what you should be if you love God.
Any books in the works?
I am working on a self-help book right now
to make available to victims. It is
about life after victimization and how to recognize predators.
What are your plans for the future?
Hopefully one day to see my Love and
Redemption Series on screen. There is a
serious message there.
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