Marnie Pehrson has been highlighting truth and talent her whole life. Whether she's writing a novel that spotlights
individuals who've made a difference in the world or helping a
talented entrepreneur
create a platform for his life's work, or giving a seminar on how to
live by faith so you can
let your own light shine, Marnie's life is about underscoring truth and talent in innovative and compelling ways.
Through writing and
speaking Marnie teaches
the principles behind a life well lived - the laws
that bring both personal and professional blessings. Then she
offers practical automated
tools for creating your own WOW online.
Marnie started her home business back in 1990 as a
computer trainer and consultant. In 1994 she wrote How to Run a Computer Training
Business and began marketing it on AOL and Compuserve. By
1996, she and a friend (Alanna Webb) opened the first online mall.
In 1998 Marnie combined her love for writing with her knack for
marketing to create IdeaMarketers.com
which has become the longest running article directory on the Web.
SheLovesGod.com came
along in 2000 and Marnie launched her inspirational writing career
through this site.
In 2004, Granite Publishing and Distribution began
distributing several of Marnie's inspirational titles including Lord,
Are You Sure? Her author friend Marcia Lynn McClure encouraged
her to branch into fiction. After pitching the idea for The
Patriot Wore Petticoats to her distributor, they suggested
she run with it. This novel is based on the true story of Marnie's
4th Great Grandmother, Dicey Langston, a Revolutionary
War heroine.
Marnie, who was born and raised in the
Chattanooga Tennessee area, is an avid enthusiast of family history. She integrates elements of the places, people and events of her Southern family and heritage into her historical fiction
novels. Marnie's life is steeped in Southern history from the little town of
Daisy that she grew up in (the setting for Waltzing
with the Light) to the 24 acres bordering the famous
Chickamauga Battlefield upon which her family resides. The
Chickamauga Battlefield inspired Rebecca's Reveries, In Love We
Trustand
Marnie's BarnesAndNoble.com best-seller Angel and the Enemy
(December 2006).
In
2004 Marnie and Marcia Lynn
McClure formed the CleanRomanceClub because they
believe that women deserve a little romance without the shock. The
club features 9 ebook titles from each author for a total of 18
ebooks possible.
While
pursuing her writing career, Marnie has put her computer
programming background to use by continuing to expand IdeaMarketers.com
and her other web communities. Over 25,000 writers submit content
to IdeaMarketers. Marnie's latest passion is promoting an eclectic
group of experts who
specialize in everything from financial freedom to
overcoming alcoholism to online
marketing, small
business, and
real estate investing. The
Expert
Village
at IdeaMarketers is fast becoming both a quality resource for
those looking for specialized information and for media outlets to
find qualified experts on varying topics.
In
2007 Marnie led approximately 1,500 Christians through a weekly
study course called Rejoice In 2007. She continues to help
Christians find joy in life through her site IAmJoyful.com
Entrepreneur
International, Pregnancy Magazine, Small Business Start-Ups,
Business Opportunity World, Home Office Computing,
Dallas
Heritage, and The
Chattanooga
News Free Press. Also featured in Marty Foley's "Internet
Marketing Goldmine."
IdeaMarketers is featured in almost every online marketing book
and ebook on the market.
Television
& Radio
WRCB TV
Chattanooga, On The Same Page with Maxine Thompson, By
the Book Radio with Debbie Williams, The
Writer's Show WAHL Radio Chattanooga.
RADIO
INTERVIEW:
Christmas Interview About Miss
Humbug
and Viral Book Marketing Techniques Joan Hetzler of the Writers'
Show (WAWL
Chattanooga 91.5 FM)
interviews Marnie about her Viral Campaign to give away "Miss
Humbug" at Christmas as well as other tools and ideas for
authors who want to promote their books online. Aired 12/2008
RADIO
INTERVIEW: Self-Publishing and
BarnesAndNoble
Best Seller Angel
and the Enemy Joan Hetzler of the Writers'
Show (WAWL
Chattanooga 91.5 FM) interviews Marnie about Angel
and the Enemy, how she incorporates family history into
her books, and her self-publishing strategies.
Interview aired 3/4/07.
RADIO
INTERVIEW: 10 Steps
to Fulfilling Your Divine Destiny Debbie Williams of By
the Book Radio interview Marnie about her book. Right
Click Here to download the audio clip.
ONLINE
INTERVIEW: Character Development and
Underlying Themes in Fiction Writing Length: 20 minutes
Amy Ewart of SecretarialSolutions.ca
interviews Marnie about her character development, the power of
fiction and an inside look at "The
Earl's Confession"
Book Signings
Marnie and fellow novelist,
Marcia Lynn McClure, hold a gathering for CleanRomanceClub
members
each year in Utah. She is also available for book signings
throughout the Southeast. She may be contacted for book
signings or speaking engagements at 800-524-2307 or 706-866-2295 or via email at marnie@pwgroup.com
Speaking
Marnie is available
to speak in person in the Southeast or internationally via
teleconferencing to civic,
business and religious groups. Her topics of expertise lie in:
