Dear visitors,
At this time I want to thank you for stopping by. Due to the increase in my activities with book signings and involvment with the CCAPL, I am not able to post daily or weekly on this website but will do so when I can. Thank you for your understanding. 

About me: Who am I? I am a person who cares deeply for other people and animals who have suffered violence and abuse against them, now or in the past. Plus, I am an avid animal lover. 

I am currently a W.I.S.H. (Women In Safe Homes) Facilitator at my local Victim Assitance office. I have worked there for almost four years. 

I hold group sessions weekly, trying to give encouragement to women who are going through the court system and are victims of violence and abuse against them. Some of the women who come to the group sessions are still reeling from the emotional roller-coaster of abuse and violence in their past. Suvivors come to the group sessions to try and get their lives back---to feel good about themselves---to discover that they are worthy of a better life---a life without violence and abuse. No one deserves it. Especially the children.

I care deeply about animals too. I have had them all my life. The joy they bring to me and my husband knows no bounds. They are constantly entertaining us. When we are sick, they are there to comfort us. When we are down, they are there to lift our spirits with their antics. When we are sad, they are there giving us comfort without even knowing it. 

I am President of a new non-profit organization (501 (c) (3) in my area. We just started in January 2007.  We are trying to raise funds to buy land and get started on building a greatly needed animal shelter for our rural county. There is not an animal shelter for sixty miles, and so many animals need loving "forever homes." We have a mission. Grant funding will be pursued with diligence and vigor once we acquire land! 
We are the: Carroll County Animal Protection League (CCAPL). We have a lot of valuable information on our web site and are adding new things all the time to help people with their pets. Our website is: http://www.CCAPL.webs.com which is through freewebs.com. Check it out.

I became an author while attending college for the first time in my life at the age of 55. I did a thesis on "Domesic Violence" and it opened new doors for me. 

College was a rewarding experience. From that experience, I went on to become a published author. Is my writing great? I will let you decide.

I learned so much in the beginning with my first book, THE DOOR OF FAÇADE. Most of all, do not proof your own works and take your time! Since then, I have learned so much in the art of writing and I try to implement what I have learned in my works today. (I'm always learning.)

Being an author has been a journey of ups and downs, rewards and dissappointments, but mainly the rewards have been many, especially those who have read my books and have let me know the books have helped them. Even in this day and age, there are those who have not finished High School. How very sad.

I love pursuing the on-going trials and errors of educating myself to be a better author. At every author workshop or every author conference I attend, they continue to lift my spirts so high, I soar! 

There is so much to learn, and so much to share. I have even conducted  some workshops in my area to help other struggling writers/authors get inspired and reach for the stars. "The more we know the more we grow."

The rewards of the feedback that I get from those who have read my books, THE DOOR OF FAÇADE and the sequel, A BETTER DAY DAWNING, have been my continued inspiration to do more to help others. I am currently working on another book, and I hope to have it released in 2008 or the spring of 2009. 

I have two missions in life. 
One, to educate the public on domestic violence and abuse . Visit the ODVN (Ohio Domestic Violence Network at: www.ODVN.org Great website for resources dealing with domestic violence, abuse, stalking, rape, and so much more.
Two, to help animals. I am so blessed! 
Thank you for visiting me here at  www.authornation.com . Visit my other web site as well. www.beckyconrad.com . 
I recently joined a website called: www.readerscircle.org  
It is a website to help authors promote their books. Check it out!

Best regards, 
Survivor_Becky Conrad

My books are available to purchase through: www.amazon.com , www.bordersbookstores.com , www.bbotw.com , www.BarnesandNoble.com , www.waldenbooks.com , Target stores, and through my web site:  www.beckyconrad.com
My web site shows where my signed copies of my books are available.
NOTE: If you order my books through my website, (use PayPal),I ship them for free anywhere in the U.S. Thank you.