Dear Friend,
I have absolutely loved working with Kregel Publications to get this book ready for the shelves. But we can’t do it alone. I’m looking for at least 50 people who are willing to be on my “Launch Team”. The first 50 to sign up will receive a launch kit, including a copy of Control Girl. Are you interested? Great!
But first, are you worried you might not be what I’m looking for? Don’t be! I already have asked various authors and speakers to help me promote the book. What I’m looking for in launch team members are:
- Women excited about the Control Girl message
- Women who enjoy using social media and sharing with friends
- Women who love Jesus and want to invite others to walk with Him!
Is that you? Will you consider joining my Launch Team? I would LOVE to have you! As you know, it means very relatively little to someone when I say, “You should read my book. It’s a good book.” Of course I’m going to think my own book is good, right? But if YOU recommend the book to your friends, it means oh so much more.
As a member of the Launch Team, here’s what you’ll be committing to:
- Participate on private facebook page. This is how I’ll be communicating back and forth with the Launch Team. In early January, after you’ve received your book/launch kit, I will host a live video chat to get you all the information you need and answer any questions you have. The time frame will likely be early January through mid-February.
- Share on social media. I might ask you to…
- Share a picture of yourself holding the book
- Pass along a provided graphic that correlates with the book
- Share a link on how to purchase the book, or how to sign up for a giveaway
- Pass out provided post cards to friends and family, at your church, at your bookstore, etc. Consider using the cards to invite a group of friends to work through the book with you.
- Invite people to the virtual Launch Party on facebook (and try to attend if you can!). I’ll be doing giveaways, some video chats, etc. It will be fun! Date: TBD.
- Writing a review on Amazon or Goodreads. This does NOT have to be a professional review. Or a long book report. Just share one or two sentences about why YOU like the book. You could start your sentences like this:
- “As a writer, Shannon is… “
- “This book will help you…”
- “One thing I learned is…”
- “I liked the chapter on _____ because I learned…”
And that’s it! Are you interested? I hope so!! Send me a quick sentence about why you’d like to join, along with your mailing address. You can either comment below, email me at shanpopkin@gmail.com or send me a private message through facebook.
Thanks so much for considering. Please feel free to forward to a friend. I’m SO excited about the book. Can’t wait to see what God will do!
Warmly,
Shannon
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Friend, I would be honored to join your launch team. I am super excited about anything you do!! my e-mail is comingaliveministries@gmail.com
I would like to join your launch team as well Shannon. I’m so excited to read your book! Trying to control is an issue for me so I know this book is God’s perfect timing in my life. Can’t wait until January! P.s. Can your next book be on surviving menopause? Lord help me!
Oh, Julie… I think you need to write that one for me! 🙂 Yay! I’m so excited that you want to join. Can you please send me your mailing address and email? Mine is shanpopkin@gmail.com. Thanks, Julie!
Jenn, I would love to have you on the launch team!! Can you send me your mailing address, too? My email is shanpopkin@gmail.com if you’d prefer to send it that way. Thanks, Jenn! I appreciate you. 🙂
I’d love to join your launch team Shannon and am SO excited for you!
I’ll PM you my address!
Megan thanks so much!
I would be absolutely honored to be a part of your launch team! You spoke to my Mops group 2 years ago and it forever changed my ‘control girl’ mindset. I would love to dig deeper in a more biblical perspective with your new book!
Much love and God bless!!
Bridgette, thanks so much for this note. I tried to respond but my phone wouldn’t let me! (I was traveling.) It is so precious to me that God used this message to create a lasting redirection. How cool is that??? I always pray that when I speak, the seed will go deep and create lasting fruit–which is God’s work, not mine. I would LOVE to have you on the team. Can you send me your mailing address? Thank you. 🙂
I am really excited to read your book! I’d love to be part of your launch team.
Wonderful! Thanks so much, Pat. Could you send me your mailing address? If you’d rather email that my email is shanpopkin@gmail.com. Thank you!
I’d be happy to be part of this, Shannon!
Great! Thanks so much, Melanie. 🙂
I’d love to be part of the launch team and can’t wait to read the book and see what the Lord will teach me through it!
Thanks so much, Lana! Can I get your mailing address and email address? You can email me at shanpopkin@gmail.com if you prefer. 🙂
Oh, I am so excited for this book release! As a recovering control freak, I am so looking forward to digging into scripture to study what God has revealed on this subject. I formerly worked as an engineer in the automotive industry and was quite adept at juggling my job, my home, my family, various jobs at church, etc. God had been generous with various gifts and I had little trouble using them. The problem was, even though I acknowledged that the gifts came from God, I was putting my trust in the gifts rather than the Gifter. It took two hip replacements and chronic pain to bring me to the point of realization that I rarely acknowledged my need for God each and every day. It has been a painful process at times, and it’s still a work I have to tend to daily, I and my Lord, but I am passionate about sharing the message with my Sisters in Christ. I would be honored to help you as a member of the Launch Team. Blessings to you, as you prepare for that January release. Thanks for writing this book.
Tammy, thanks so very much! I love your desire to surrender control to God, and your passion for others to join you. I’m excited to have you on the team! I will email you and get your address. 🙂
Shannon
I’ve struggled with this for much of my life. It’s taken me a while but I am learning that I can’t control everything. Just this past weekend, I was talking with my young adult niece about her struggle with this issue. I would love to be part of this group to learn more and to also share with her.
Sherry, sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner! I’ll send you an email. 🙂
I would love to help you launch your book. I have the control issues. Can you say “helicopter parent!”. I am slowly but surely releasing my control. Would love to join in.
Liz Walker
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Hamilton, OH 45013