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This Update Was Posted:  6/2010

Really BIG NEWS:

HEARTS FULL OF TEARS
by Bill Jenkins
Has now been professionally produced in Norfolk, Virginia, May 2009
by the 30th Street Stage and in Wisconsin by the Rock Players in May 2010.
Both productions were extremely well received and
we are working to develop more interest in the show.

Jo and George's otherwise normal life is turned upside down by the tragic and unexpected death of their son, David.  Immediately, their ability to function and cope as a family is tested as they go through the grieving process, trying various ways of coping with this loss.  Through their grief, they learn a great deal about their personal strengths and weaknesses, as well as coming to grips with this new identity that has been thrust upon them. As their friends struggle gamely to help them, George and Jo work through their grief to get to a "new normal" that will enable them to continue to live with their loss, and yet still find joy and things worth living for.  Written by Bill Jenkins, himself having experienced a similar loss, the play explores depths of emotional loss and triumph rarely played onstage. Many will be moved by its honesty, touching humor, and insights.  This world premiere production promises to be a powerful evening of theatre that will resonate with the audience long after the play ends. 

At the 2006 National Conference of
the National Organization of Victim Assistance, Bill Jenkins was awarded the Edith Surgan Award for Victim Activist of the Year.

Barnes and Noble Booksellers have informed us that What to Do When the Police Leave will be carried on the shelves of selected stores as well as online. 
Ask for it where you shop and help us create a demand.

Over 22,000 copies of What to Do When the Police Leave have been sold.  Not bad for a single title self-publisher selling through word of mouth.

A brief feature story of our publishing success is included on the Publishers Marketing Association's website.
 http://www.pma-online.org/profiles/publisherprofile.aspx?id=97

The Third Edition of
What to Do When The Police Leave
Expanded and Revised.

With a new cover and a Foreword by Patricia Cornwell, this expanded version discusses even more of the issues and information vital to bereaved families.

Really BIG NEWS:

What to Do When the Police Leave is mentioned in Patricia Cornwell's best-selling novel,
The Last Precinct.
Page 309 Hardcover; Page 323 Paperback
Thanks to Ms. Cornwell and all the fine folks at Cornwell Enterprises for all the help and support.

WBJ Press's distributor is In-Sight Books in Oklahoma City, OK.  Please contact them for single copy sales and distribution to the book trade and libraries.

Click here for Bulk Sales information

A Couple of good organizations we are currently working with:

www.mvfhr.org - Murder Victims Families for Human Rights:  An organization comprised of families of murder victims and families of the executed who are working to stop the cycle of revenge and violence inherent in our legal system by working to abolish the death penalty and promote just, reliable, and non-lethal alternatives on an international level.

www.fightcrime.org - Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is an organization dedicated to reducing violence in society through meeting the basic needs of children, especially those considered "at risk." 

www.bradycampaign.org - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Million Mom March.  Working to bring some reasonable legislation to the gun issue and fight the pro-gun violence/anti-law enforcement/anti-victim sentiment that seems to pervade the issue on the part of those who profit from buying and selling guns. 

Our friend, Susan Greenbaum (See Below) has several songs, including her latest, Everything But You, the deeply significant One More Angel, and her latest, Angels in America on MP3.com. Click here to go there.  

Susan Greenbaum's song One More Angel has been released on the Million Mom  March compilation CD available from their website .
www.millionmommarch.com  

Susan's newest album Hey, Hey, Hey! is out and it's great!  Go to www.susangreenbaum.com for more information and a musical preview.
Congratulations, Susan!

The  Million Mom March is marching on. 
In a recent letter to us, Donna Dees-Thomases, the march's founder   wrote: 
"I can't imagine how we let the victims' families carry this burden for the rest of us for so long."

An appreciated sentiment.  Unfortunately, the arms industry and its   supporters have much to lose and are even now declaring war on victims, families, and society with shameless self-serving efforts to bolster a sagging legitimate market.   It will be an interesting decade.  We will continue efforts to insist that the arms industry begin being responsive to those in society who are affected as we are by its products, not just those who purchase and use them. 
Now, that's an idea whose time has come.
More information on the Million Mom March Foundation is available at their website, www.millionmommarch.com.

And a short explanation why I support more effective and rigorous gun legislation.

And Notes:

Have you heard singer/songwriter Susan Greenbaum's album, Wake Up!?  Her music is a comfort and a joy for us to listen to.  Visit our Friends and Supporters page to find out more about this special lady.  Her song, One More Angel has topped the MP3 Acoustic charts.  Go Susan!

Click here to visit our new list of music resources
that we have found helpful and comforting

An extra special thanks to best selling author Patricia Cornwell for her enthusiastic support of What to do When the Police Leave.   If you are visiting from her site, Welcome.

Visit our Reviews page to see what people are saying about the book.