Americana Publishing, Inc. published my book, FAMILY ARRESTED: HOW TO SURVIVE THE INCARCERATION OF A LOVED ONE, in November 2002. It took me 15 years to write and I had to go to work for the publisher to get it published. Therefore, it took me by surprise when my boss and CEO announced in June that after carrying it for six months, they would no longer do so. An agreement was reached where I purchased the remaining 3000+ print books and about 89 audiobooks. 5500 books were printed and 500 audiobooks published.

I couldn't imagine why I was so calm when I was told of this decision, but I just knew it would be a blessing. Several days later, I shared with the Wings Board of Directors this decision and requested their help in selling the books. I now own all the rights for the book and can do anything with them that I wish.

Three days later, I received an email from the American Correctional Association - ACA, saying, "Congratulations, we have decided to list your book in our next catalog." I was thrilled. I quickly called their VP of Sales and discovered that over 83,000 catalogs were already in the mail! 24 hours later I got another email from Prison Fellowship. They indicated that they were creating a new manual for inmates that would soon be released. They wanted to include my book as a reference. They also notified me that were creating a new manual for inmate family members and wanted to list my book in this resource as well! I couldn't believe it! In less than a week of my book's release from Americana, new doors had opened! Four days later I was greatly honored to be nominated for two Golden Headset Award Nominations for 2003 for my audiobook Best Read Book by an Author and Most Inspirational Book. The winners will be announced November 1, 2003.

Now that I own the rights to my book, I can be very creative with sales, but I could use your help.
These books would be helpful for:

1. Pastors.

2. Church and community libraries.

3. Shelters, halfway houses, and prisons.

4. Books can be given to inmates and their family members.

5. Public defenders and attorneys will also find the book helpful, as FAMILY ARRESTED addresses many issues that attorneys do not deal the issues family members encounter during incarceration and after the homecoming.

6. Tax deductible donations can be made to the Wings Ministry and books and/or audiobooks will be donated to the prison of your choice, or prisons, prisoners, or family members in need.

The reason the audiobook was produced is because over 50% of the inmates in U.S. prisons can't read. 15% of all Americans can't read and a much higher percentage of prisoners' family members can't read.

Please contact Ann Edenfield at: [email protected] for ordering information and for information on discount prices and bulk discounts.