Cheryl Rogers
Biography
A Christian author based in Tampa, Florida, Cheryl Rogers is a former newspaper reporter who came to know the Lord as an adult through a serious illness.
Her love of writing was evident as a child when she became fascinated with Nancy Drew Mystery stories. Because she wanted a "practical" career, she studied Journalism and sociology and graduated with a double degree. She then worked for 12 years in the newspaper business, leaving when she was expecting her and her husband's first child.
Three years later Cheryl succumbed to a severe immune disorder, Environmental Illness. She realized God was her only hope and prayed he would heal her. But though she went to church regularly, she did not really know God.
At first, Cheryl believed God wanted her to go the "medical route," and so she scoured the area and then the country for doctors with experience with her disease. She followed their programs and got better, then worse, better, and then much much worse.
Finally one day when her life was at its lowest point, she surrendered her life and circumstances to God -- and he showed up. She received the Holy Spirit and began to view her circumstances in a more positive light. Each day her body got stronger and -- about five months later -- she received deliverance.
Her life has never been the same since. Cheryl has dedicated herself to encouraging others to seek God and stay connected with his Word.
She has written several Christian titles including a devotions book, "Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook," aimed at those eager to run the race set before them. This book distills the biblical truths we need to truly love and forgive others, set aside pride, deal with tragedy and death and lots more. Written for a non-denominational audience, Fast Track encourages readers to spend time regularly with God in his word and in prayer.
"I longed for a book that would teach me the basic biblical principles I'd missed out on earlier in life," Cheryl says."When I didn't find one, I wrote it myself."
Cheryl also has written "Just Like Jonah Wail Tales," a collection of exaggerated tales of woe aimed at preteen and teens. In each story a modern day character makes bad choices and lands in a whale of trouble, just like Jonah in the Bible. The book teaches that there's a price to pay when you disobey, but God is faithful to change your circumstances when you turn to him.
For the 5-10 year old set, Cheryl has written a children's Bible study entitled "Making Choices: Life is Like Acorns." This book teaches things are not always what they appear to be. The story is about a baby squirrel who learns acorns are not always good to eat, even when they may look like it. Some are rotten and some are empty. Children learn God looks at the heart.
Her book "What You Should KNOW About Self Publishing" is aimed at would-be authors and provides them the nuts and bolts necessary to develop their ideas into salable books. These practical tips are intended to save readers time and money!
"What You Should Know Before You Hire a Book Designer" is a free ebook to help authors sidestep mistakes that will cost them time and money in the design phase of publishing a book.
Cheryl also keep busy taking nature photographs, designing Scripture-inscribed gifts with her nature images, and assisting authors with book covers, interior design and formatting, editing and proofreading and other aspects of self publishing. Her nature images are available for purchase at NaturePhotoDownloads.com
Cheryl's online magazine, New Christian Books, is a free publication for readers and writers. It features kingdom-building book announcements and excerpts, author marketing tips, a practical biblical advice column, features and book reviews.
At her website, SongsfromtheWord.com, Cheryl also shares traditionally inspired Scripture songs inspired by the Word of God.
"I really can't take credit for them," she says.
Where to find Cheryl Rogers online
Where to buy in print
Books
Just Like Jonah Wail Tales Workbook
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $3.99 USD. 17390 words.
Published on February 16, 2013. Nonfiction.
Now there's a new resource to teach the lesson of Jonah: There's a price to pay when you disobey. This workbook edition of Just Like Jonah Wail Tales, a short story collection featuring modern Jonahs who land in a whale of trouble, contains discussion questions and Scripture citations.
Together Again
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $0.99 USD. 3880 words.
Published on January 22, 2013. Fiction.
An unusual dream provokes a 17-year-old soon-to-be college history major named Abe to research former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln's life -- and change his own.
I Can See God's Word (Skit)
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: Free! 2140 words.
Published on December 13, 2012. Plays.
This easy-to-perform skit is about a boy named Jake who cheats on his math test. When he gets caught, he finds an old Bible his grandpa left him and learns the truth: Jesus is the Word of God and that is how God saves us.
Book-Selling Strategies for the Reluctant Marketer
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $2.99 USD. 5410 words.
Published on March 23, 2012. Nonfiction.
Are you the shy type who prefers to blend into the crowd rather than draw attention to yourself? Are you unwilling to turn friends into customers? You may be a reluctant marketer!!
In today’s book market, that is probably NOT a good thing. Here's help.
Finding God: Biblical Answers to Questions about Our Maker
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $0.99 USD. 3440 words.
Published on January 13, 2012. Nonfiction.
Confronted with lies, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation of believing God isn’t real. But knowing our creator is the anecdote. Finding God is about building that all important relationship with the one who made you -- and who can protect you from becoming prey.
I Can See Christian Storybook Treasury
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $2.99 USD. 9360 words.
Published on March 28, 2011. Fiction.
This is a unique storybook collection aimed at building a child's faith as he or she grows. It deals with progressively more complex issues of faith including how we can know a God we cannot see, where to find God, why Jesus came to Earth, and why Jesus died.
Just Like Jonah Wail Tales
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $2.99 USD. 16210 words.
Published on December 18, 2010. Fiction.
Encourage pre-teens and teens to get closer to God with this inspiring collection of eight stories featuring modern-day Jonah style characters.
"Just Like Jonah Wail Tales" tells the somewhat exaggerated stories of kids who made bad choices and learned -- just like Jonah -- that there's a price to pay when you disobey.
What You Should Know About Self Publishing
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $2.99 USD. 5160 words.
Published on December 2, 2010. Nonfiction.
Publishing your own book is the fastest way to get it in front of your readers. What You Should Knnow about Self Publishing gives you the basics so you can get started! It will tell you how to develop your book idea, research your market, organize your book, market your book, and publish your book. This book will guide you through the process, helping you sidestep costly errors!
Making Choices: Life is Like Acorns
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $0.99 USD. 2130 words.
Published on October 31, 2010. Fiction.
This story -- about a baby squirrel named Peepsy and his mother -- teaches children things are not always what they seem to be!
A Bible study, it contains Scripture citations and discussion questions a parent, teacher or other caregiver can use to share their faith with a 5- to 10-year old.
Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook
by Cheryl Rogers
Price: $3.99 USD. 24510 words.
Published on June 14, 2010. Nonfiction.
Fast Track to Victory, A Christian Guidebook is a book for those eager to run the race set before them. It is for new Christians, young Christians, those who need a miracle in their lives, and those who want to find the God that made them...
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