{"id":1230,"date":"2022-05-19T17:48:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T17:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2022-05-19T17:48:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T17:48:49","slug":"thank-you-for-living-inside-the-testimony-with-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/thank-you-for-living-inside-the-testimony-with-me\/","title":{"rendered":"Thank You for Living Inside the Testimony With Me!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I launched my eBook on May 12, I realized I had much more bottled up apprehension and turmoil brewing inside me than I thought. This wasn&#8217;t a typical book launch for me, and the day ended in tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy tears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tears of joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unexpected tears that I was surprised I shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of the day, I shared a sentimental Facebook post to thank all those who supported and encouraged me as I sat in amazement and watched my book reach Amazon #1 bestseller status. I&#8217;d like to share that post with you here, now, to have on record in my blog what that day actually felt like for me. Here&#8217;s my Facebook post from the night of the eBook release of <strong><em>Living Inside The Testimony (3rd edition).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"402\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?resize=714%2C402\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?w=1640&amp;ssl=1 1640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/for-video.jpg?w=1428 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MY FACEBOOK POST <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t1f\/2\/16\/27a1.png\" alt=\"\u27a1\ufe0f\"> WARNING: Long, sentimental post. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t14\/2\/16\/1f618.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude18\"> I&#8217;m not screaming and shouting anymore because y&#8217;all have left me speechless! I&#8217;ve been trying to figure out what to say for the past few hours because I&#8217;ve been so overwhelmed with gratitude and a thankful heart. Plus, it would have been hard to figure out what to say when I was bawling and barely breathing&#8230; <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tdf\/2\/16\/1f62d.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude2d\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t19\/2\/16\/1f64c_1f3fd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffd\"> You&#8217;ll see in the fine print below in the bottom left corner that my ebook has been technically classified as an AMAZON #1 BESTSELLER IN 3 DIFFERENT CATEGORIES. (Neurosurgery twice because it qualified as an ebook but also as a regular book including paperbacks and hardcovers which may not have accompanying ebooks &#8211; technical differences) Anyway, all it took was one category, but I&#8217;m in 3 as a solo author. I must say it is more gratifying than the other #1 bestsellers where I was a co-author. Not that they weren&#8217;t extremely important to me, because they most certainly were. This book though, this is my heart and soul because it&#8217;s all mine, every single word. It&#8217;s my testimony of God&#8217;s amazing love and abundant blessings. This is my life on full display to bring honor and glory to God. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t5c\/2\/16\/1f64f_1f3fd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6d\/2\/16\/1f449_1f3fd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\ud83c\udffd\"> I wanted to do a quick little video to thank y&#8217;all, but I&#8217;m a hot mess right now&#8230; <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6f\/2\/16\/1f602.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude02\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe tomorrow as I have updates on some other book news to share also. For now, I wanted to get this out here before the day was over to simply say THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED THE BOOK TO SEND ME OVER THE TOP. I&#8217;ve had other bestselling books, award-winning books, #1 bestsellers, but this one means the most because of the stories inside the pages. As one professional book reviewer said, &#8220;Betty Collier engulfs readers with heartfelt authenticity and sincerity permeating the pages of her inspirational narratives.&#8221; <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t19\/2\/16\/1f64c_1f3fd.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffd\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have given you my all, everything within me is in this book!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/ta0\/2\/16\/270d_1f3fd.png\" alt=\"\u270d\ud83c\udffd\"> As I&#8217;ve often said, I write with a purpose, and that is to bring honor and glory to God. There&#8217;s actually a chapter in the book, Chapter 11 entitled &#8220;The Book&#8221; which will enlighten you on just how and why this is so important to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t89\/2\/16\/1f970.png\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd70\"> So I hope everyone enjoys this ebook. The paperback is now available and in stock on Amazon as well. As soon as I get my shipment of paperbacks, I will begin shipping out the BOGO frees that some of you qualified for when you sponsored &#8220;The Breaking Point&#8221; earlier this year. I hope to start shipping out all 3 books to y&#8217;all next week, as soon as I get my delivery. It will include LIVING INSIDE THE TESTIMONY (3rd edition), THE BREAKING POINT, and THE BIRTHDAY GIFT (Book 1). More on that later. Sponsors, y&#8217;all know who you are. That was way back in January&#8230; I think. Trust me, I have a list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t59\/2\/16\/1f4e3.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udce3\"> So anyway, y&#8217;all see I&#8217;m not speechless after all. Well, I really am, but somehow this kind of summarizes what I wanted to share with you at the end of this glorious day when I really felt like I got the affirmation and confirmation that I have been so desperately seeking since 2009 when I wrote the 1st edition. Obviously it&#8217;s not about me, but it sure lifts my spirit knowing that I am making a difference and that you really want to read what I have been divinely inspired to share. THANK YOU sincerely from the bottom of my heart. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t88\/2\/16\/1f496.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc96\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"714\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=714%2C714\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?resize=1536%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?w=1936&amp;ssl=1 1936w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Amazon-bestseller-logo-and-screenshot-for-LITT3-ebook-release.jpg?w=1428 1428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>END OF  FACEBOOK POST <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today is a week after my amazing experience, and I am still in awe of how the day unfolded and what actually happened. As I said in my Facebook post, this book is my heart and soul because it&#8217;s all mine, every single word. It&#8217;s my testimony of God&#8217;s amazing love and abundant blessings. This is my life on full display to bring honor and glory to God. It will forever be the book closest to my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, just so those of you in the Memphis area will know, we are planning a book signing. This will be my first in-person event since before COVID, so I&#8217;m really excited. Details are below on the flyer. Of course I will have all 7 of my books there, but the focus for this event is the other Amazon #1 bestseller, the Les Brown endorsed book, <strong><em>The Breaking Point<\/em><\/strong>, an anthology that I co-authored with 19 other very gifted authors which was compiled by visionary author, Paulette Harper. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/book-signing-the-breaking-point-best-selling-co-authors-event-tickets-339522901137?fbclid=IwAR3og5DoSKOR7l4-cVp9YK57qTpczaK9ZVmhBui9IgdSBUXC9nwueZWGUUk\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/book-signing-the-breaking-point-best-selling-co-authors-event-tickets-339522901137?fbclid=IwAR3og5DoSKOR7l4-cVp9YK57qTpczaK9ZVmhBui9IgdSBUXC9nwueZWGUUk\" target=\"_blank\">You can RSVP for the book signing on Eventbrite here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"916\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg?resize=714%2C916\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg?resize=798%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg?resize=768%2C985&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.livinginsidethetestimony.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/IMG_5058.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I launched my eBook on May 12, I realized I had much more bottled up apprehension and turmoil brewing inside me than I thought. 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