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When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else. These words, from writer and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, sum up the feelings of Lisa Browning, founder of One Thousand Trees, and the editor and publisher of an upcoming anthology of women’s empowerment stories.
SHARING: our stories, our selves, our success features 24 writers, a group of women from various walks of life, with different and yet very similar stories to tell ... stories of pain, struggle and courage; healing, hope and vision ... whatever has guided each woman on her journey to healing and wholeness, on all levels.
Many of the women have never met. Says Lisa, “Once the word got out, the project took off. Although the majority of writers are from Ontario, we are very fortunate to have participants from Australia, England, California and Arizona.”
The women are working together, from beginning to end, encouraging each other as they write. They are also sharing all costs, collaboratively promoting the book, and sharing in the profit of sales. And they are giving back. One of the most exciting aspects of this project is that 25% of the proceeds will go to charity. As a condition of participation, each woman was asked to select a charity, either in the area of women's empowerment, or simply one that has touched her heart and soul, and helped her on her journey.
SHARING: our stories, our selves, our success is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2013, in commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
*My proceeds go to Soul Works Gifting Foundation:
www.inspiredsoulworks.com
For more information, or to order your advance copy, please visit www.onethousandtrees.com/bookstore.
When you stand and share your story in an empowering way, your story will heal you and your story will heal somebody else. These words, from writer and inspirational speaker Iyanla Vanzant, sum up the feelings of Lisa Browning, founder of One Thousand Trees, and the editor and publisher of an upcoming anthology of women’s empowerment stories.
SHARING: our stories, our selves, our success features 24 writers, a group of women from various walks of life, with different and yet very similar stories to tell ... stories of pain, struggle and courage; healing, hope and vision ... whatever has guided each woman on her journey to healing and wholeness, on all levels.
Many of the women have never met. Says Lisa, “Once the word got out, the project took off. Although the majority of writers are from Ontario, we are very fortunate to have participants from Australia, England, California and Arizona.”
The women are working together, from beginning to end, encouraging each other as they write. They are also sharing all costs, collaboratively promoting the book, and sharing in the profit of sales. And they are giving back. One of the most exciting aspects of this project is that 25% of the proceeds will go to charity. As a condition of participation, each woman was asked to select a charity, either in the area of women's empowerment, or simply one that has touched her heart and soul, and helped her on her journey.
SHARING: our stories, our selves, our success is scheduled to be released on December 6, 2013, in commemoration of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
*My proceeds go to Soul Works Gifting Foundation:
www.inspiredsoulworks.com
For more information, or to order your advance copy, please visit www.onethousandtrees.com/bookstore.
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First published December 6, 2013
About the author
Jan Porter
32 books17 followers Jan Porter is an award-winning Canadian author known for her heartfelt, quietly humorous literary fiction featuring strong female protagonists and stories of personal transformation.
Born and raised in rural Ontario, Jan grew up immersed in the landscapes and stories of small-town life and the northern wilderness, an influence that continues to shape her writing. Inspired early by works such as Voltaire’s Candide and the poetry of Robert Service, she developed a passion for storytelling that would later become her second career.
After retiring from a career in Human Services, Jan devoted herself to writing full time, bringing to life unsung heroes—women navigating change, resilience, and the courage to redefine themselves on their own terms.
She is the author of several award-winning books, including Barefoot Alice, Maddy’s Wings, and Soul Skin, Woman, Have You Had Enough?, and a collection of personal growth titles exploring purpose, intuition, and inner guidance.
Jan lives and writes in a quiet Northern Ontario setting, where she continues to explore the human condition through stories that are warm, insightful, and often touched with humour.
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Awards & Recognition:
Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Award (Barefoot Alice)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist (Maddy’s Wings)
Two-time BookWorks Book of the Week Award
Born and raised in rural Ontario, Jan grew up immersed in the landscapes and stories of small-town life and the northern wilderness, an influence that continues to shape her writing. Inspired early by works such as Voltaire’s Candide and the poetry of Robert Service, she developed a passion for storytelling that would later become her second career.
After retiring from a career in Human Services, Jan devoted herself to writing full time, bringing to life unsung heroes—women navigating change, resilience, and the courage to redefine themselves on their own terms.
She is the author of several award-winning books, including Barefoot Alice, Maddy’s Wings, and Soul Skin, Woman, Have You Had Enough?, and a collection of personal growth titles exploring purpose, intuition, and inner guidance.
Jan lives and writes in a quiet Northern Ontario setting, where she continues to explore the human condition through stories that are warm, insightful, and often touched with humour.
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Awards & Recognition:
Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Award (Barefoot Alice)
Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist (Maddy’s Wings)
Two-time BookWorks Book of the Week Award
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September 26, 2013
An absolute joy to co-create with many inspiring women! Enjoy!
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