Freda Chaney, D.D. Non-fiction Mind-Body-Spirit

Currently offering:

"George Eliot Lives... An Incredible Story!"

What do you do when you "awaken" one day to learn that your life is similar to George Eliot's?
You stop focusing on Jane Austen, and move forward! You read every book Eliot wrote, you watch every movie created from her novel plots, you read her biographies with mouth hanging open in disbelief, you search your own life and determine every
parallel, and you ask what message lies in all the synchronus events surrounding your life juxtaposed with hers! You have no choice
but to re-live George Eliot!! A true story you will never forget!

AND

"How Divine!"

A true story about a girl whose mother died when she was 9 months old. She finds her way in spite of incredible obstacles, to learn that life is a blessing if you can work through the adversities. This is a book for our souls--for our time! Experience the magic!

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Skilled at descriptive narrative and strong imagery, I have keen insight into human nature, and the creative aptitude to make words leap from the page to captivate a reader. "How Divine!" is 200 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman typeface, properly formatted, and proofread/edited by professionals.

I have written for a variety of periodicals including Angels on Earth, Guideposts for Kids, Lyric, and travel and nature preservation magazines. In addition, I have written two juvenile fiction books, one young adult fiction, one women's non-fiction lifestyle book, and most recently a memoir, How Divine, for which I am currently seeking an agent or publisher.

My literary roles have been varied including: literary judge at Otterbein College, writing mentor in several capacities, a ghostwriter for others' work, and an editor of independent publications. My biography is listed on Writers Net and in the Who's Who of America reference books.

Education history includes a liberal arts background from Otterbein College, Ohio State University extension courses, and a doctoral degree in Divinity from The American Institute of Holistic Theology. My employment opportunities have been in management, social work, teaching, small business ownership, and marketing and advertising.

Angels on Earth magazine (inspirational stories)
Guideposts for Kids magazine (super comic story)
Sweets on the Square (advertising and marketing)
Captain Robert Carson (ghostwriting, marketing)
Klaus Heinemann, Ph.D. and Gundi Heinemann (book editing: "Orbs: Their Mission and Messages of Hope")
Klaus Heinemann, Ph.D. and Gundi Heinemann ("The Mill on the Floss" project)
Dr. Reece W. Manley (book editing: "Spirit Thinking: Your 30 Day Guide to Enlightenment")
Dr. Reece W. Manley (book editing and Foreword for "Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source")

"The Mill on the Floss" Project:

I am honored to share some of my work and findings with Dr. Klaus Heinemann,Ph.D. co-author of The Orb Project. Dr. Heinemann and his wife, Gundi, have written a new book, "ORBS: Their Mission and Messages of Hope" for which they have so graciously allowed me to play a part.

What a joy to share ideas with Dr. Reece Manley while editing his book and writing the Foreword for "Crossing Twice: Answers from the Source." This book shares his near death experiences, and tells a story of recovery through cognitive therapy and spiritual applications for healing. Dr. Manley is a genuine, lovely person. Check-out his work on Amazon!

My own books: "George Eliot Lives," and "How Divine," a memoir, are available for review by an agent or publisher.

House Blessings, A Book About Cottage Living,illustrated with my original water-colors, is currently selling on Amazon.com, travel-related sites, and in gift shops. It is a book about cottage (small home) lifestyle including practical decorating tips, recipes, and crafting ideas. Illustrations and textual excerpts from this book would be ideal for creating cards, notecards, giftbooks, and calendars. There's a marketing venture!

Received the "Outstanding Ohioan" award for excellence in writing. My work has been critiqued in Writer's Digest.

Owner of a sanctuary-style B and B which has won three national awards for excellence--a spiritual retreat to be sure.

Memoir: "How Divine!" The memoir content is comparable to Jeannette Wall's Glass Castle,and the writing style is similar to Liz Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love. How Divine is laced with humor, blessed with spiritual grace, and pricked with a touch of the mystical for good measure. This would be a great read across several genres: memoir, women's non-fiction, and mind/body/spirit categories. How Divine tells the story of my life following my mother's death when I was nine months old. Against all odds, I made my way in life with a grief-stricken father, and a host of "Oz" characters who gave me more challenges than one book could hold! The ending is mystical and fantastic. You'll find it hard to believe, but it's absolutely true! (200 pages)

"George Eliot Lives!" Nonfiction, mind/body/spirit, target 150 pages. This is the expanded information presented in the last chapter
of "How Divine" about my phenomenal revelation of George Eliot's connection to me. This book will contain much research on George
Eliot. Offered here on Publishers Marketplace for the first time to an interested agent or Publisher.

House Blessings: A Book About Cottage Living. This nostalgic lifestyle/craft/cookbook is already selling online and in small gift shops. The original art and lyrical writing would make a wonderful reprint project with a potential for a greeting card line, notecards, and calendars.