The first years of marriage can often be the most difficult and the most rewarding for couples, as they lay a foundation for a happy marriage for decades to come. In this new collection, June Cotner highlights the unique needs and desires of newlyweds, featuring words that communicate the love, laughter, and understanding essential to building a successful union. Carefully arranged prayers, spiritual poetry, and reflections will bring comfort and encouragement to newlyweds as they embark on new journeys together. Full of the uplifting inspiration that readers have come to expect from Cotner, newlyweds will love and cherish TO HAVE AND TO HOLD.
June is the published author of 40 books including the bestselling books, Graces, Bedside Prayers, Dog Blessings, and House Blessings (published by major houses such as Random House, Harper Collins, and Hachette. Her books are carried in nationwide bookstores and at the innovative Restoration Hardware store chain.
June's newest book is BLESS THE EARTH: A Collection of Poetry for Children to Celebrate and Care for Our World, coauthored with Nancy Tupper Ling, and published by Penguin Random House/Convergent Books.
June's books collectively have sold more than one million copies and have been featured in many national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times, Better Homes & Gardens, Woman's Day, Glamour, and Family Circle.
June has taught workshops and given presentations at bookstores throughout the country and at the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association Conference, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Conference, and The Learning Annex in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
"Creativity for me involves connections ... whether it's coming up with new book ideas, helping others make their book proposals stronger, or finding a perfect quote for one of my books." ~ June Cotner