Debra Shiveley Welch

Cedar Woman Entered Into Barnes and Noble Contest

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:37:00 GMT

Cedar Woman has just been entered a Barnes and Noble contest. This is what the person who entered it said:

Here is a fantastic contest to enter. And it gave me a chance to promote Debra Shiveley Welch and Cedar Woman. Where I wrote for my 30 words: The best new author I discovered has been Debra Shiveley Welch and her book Cedar Woman. Each chapter starts with a piece of Indian Wisdom which speaks to the heart.

I am so surprised and grateful that someone would have that much faith in my book, Cedar Woman.

If you would, please go in and vote for my book, Cedar Woman. You may win a free Nook!

Go here and hit the "like" button, and they'll let you vote:

https://www.facebook.com/barnesandnoble?sk=app_194975693850063&cm_mmc=syndication-_-twitter-_-nookbn-_-discover_sweeps

Welcome to My Big Fat Cedar Woman Give Away!

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Click to View Book Trailer

The rules are simple.

Buy a copy of Cedar Woman and begin to read. Cedar Woman is available through Amazon and Barns&Noble. Use the comment feature below to register simply by posting somthing like, "I'm in," and emailing me privately with the first sentence of chapter two. You can get my email address at the upper right hand corner where it says "read more."

I will announce a week ahead of when the contest will begin.

There will be a prize for every chapter. Each prize is of the same value, or more, as the book.

A question will be asked from each chapter. Those who answer correctly (through private email to me) will be put into a hat and the winner drawn.

Good luck!

Prizes include authentic Native American jewelry complete with certificates of authenticity

A CD of Brent Blount's Native American Flute Music

An authentic powwow shawl
Native American hair ornament

One of a kind Cedar Woman Necklace, earrings and bracelet made from Swarovski crystals
A new, never opened Logitech Web Cam

And more.

The prize for chapter one will be a set of Niegellia Lawsons measuring cups. A $35.00 value.

My Big Fat Cedar Woman Give Away!

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:42:00 GMT

Join in on the fun. Add me on FaceBook for announcments. As soon as I hit 1,500 friends, I will allow one month for everyone to read the book.

Here is how it will go. Questions, which can only be answered if you've read the book, will be asked. I will allow five days for you to answer the question correctly. At the end of the five days, I will draw the winner from a hat.

Prizes include:

Authentic Native American jewelry complete with certificates of authenticity

A Gizmo bag

Assorted cook books (you choose one)

A one of a kind Cedar Woman necklace made by a Belgian artisan

A new, never before used, Logitec Web Cam

and more

Friend me now on FaceBook, order your copy of Cedar Woman and let's get the party going!

Cedar Woman is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and is also available in Kindle and Nook format.

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My Big Fat Cedar Woman Give Away!

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:14:00 GMT

Be prepared for my Big Fat Cedar Woman Give Away!

Many prizes, including:

Authentic Native American jewelry with certificates of authenticity
An authentic powwow shawl
A one-of-a-kind Cedar Woman necklace designed and created by a Belgian artisan

And much more!

Join me on FaceBook for announcements:

Native Americans in Literature

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 05:35:00 GMT

Interview with Julie Spotted Eagle Horse.

Excerpt:

I'm so happy that we can do this together.

First of all, tell us a little about yourself: where you were born, and your life now.

Julie: I was born in South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge reservation; I now live in South East Iowa, in a small, rural community called Mediapolis, where I live with my husband Matthew, and my youngest son, Logan.

DSW: Where did you get your Native American names?

Julie: Good question! It is not something that you can just decide for yourself, nor can you approach anyone and ask for a name. A name has to be earned.

A part of the process is that you have to go to Ceremony, and have the person who is naming you, pray about it for a long while before a name is given, because when someone gives you a name, that gives them power over you. It also creates an obligation. When you are asked to name someone, you take on almost a familial responsibility for that person, because you are going to the Spirits on their behalf.

My "ordinary" name is TaSunka Wakan Wambli Gleska, which means "Spotted Eagle Horse," which is actually a man's name.... it was given to me in ceremony, and is partially based on a vision, and partially on my familial names.

My father calls me "Pisko" or "Pisko Onwaste" which means "Night Hawk" or "Gentle Night Hawk," which is his pet name for me, and I have no idea where that came from.

I am not comfortable talking about my medicine name in this format, I hope you will forgive me... to me it is a very sacred thing, and the circumstances behind it are also special, and I would rather not go into detail about it.

DSW: That is understandable, and as always, I respect your wishes.

Continued: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/7714986/the_native_american_represented_in.html?cat=38

Best Selling Author Releases Her New Novel, Cedar Woman

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:20:00 GMT

Best Selling Author Releases Her New Novel, Cedar Woman

Readers should proceed with caution if they plan to read at a leisurely pace. The newly released novel, Cedar Woman, by Debra Shiveley Welch, is a page-turner that grabs the reader and keeps them there until the last satisfying word is finished.

Review by Julie Spotted Eagle Horse Martineu, Mediapolis, Iowa

Cedar Woman draws you in, and holds you spellbound throughout the journey of Lena "Cedar Woman" Young Bear. It also provides a more realistic view of Native Americans, without the overly romanticized perception that most people have.

This book will make you laugh, cry, and laugh until you cry! It truly is a must read!

Review by Janet Huderski, Queens, New York

Although we share this nation with a people who lived here long before we arrived, few of us get to experience the beauty and reverence of the beliefs and customs of the original settlers in the up close and personal manner that Debra Shiveley Welch presents for us in this, her newest novel, Cedar Woman.

As we read, we are encouraged to live, breathe, see, feel and even smell and taste the culture of the modern day Lakota Plains Indian. Ms. Welch enriches her book with poetry, prayer and stories taken from Native American writings; she teaches us the language, shows us the customs and gives us recipes for the delicious meals prepared and served at the heroine's restaurant. All that plus the highly entertaining, heart-warming tale of the fascinating, Lena "Cedar Woman" Young Bear and her family, makes this a book that's an experience as well as a story. Kudos to Debra Shiveley Welch for her achievement!

Cedar Woman

Lena "Cedar Woman" travels to Columbus, Ohio at age 12 after tragedy befalls her family. It is here, in the capital city that a chance encounter leads her to her destiny, and allows her to change the lives and fortunes of those she loves. A true romance, Cedar Woman combines all the elements of an endearing and powerful women’s fiction novel with the traditions and language of the Lakota Sioux.

For those readers who enjoy an intelligent, strong and insightful heroine, Cedar Woman does not disappoint. From the first page to the last word of Debra’s newest offering, Cedar Woman, the reader is immersed in the story as if they are walking within the pages themselves.

A Master Storyteller

A master storyteller and bestselling author, Debra Shiveley Welch has won numerous awards for her previous works, including Allbooks Review’s Editor’s Choice 2010 for her nonfiction book Son of My Soul – The Adoption of Christopher.

Ms. Welch resides on a beautiful private lake in Westerville, Ohio with her husband Mark of 24 years and their son Christopher. She is at present working on her next novel, Ista Numpa, the sequel to Cedar Woman.

You can join her on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/debra.s.welch#!/debra.s.welch or visit her website at www.DebraShiveleyWelch.net

Kim Emerson www.MasterKoda.com

World News and Cedar Woman

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:03:00 GMT

I am pleased to announce that World News picked up my trailer for Cedar Woman.

Created by Kim Emerson (www.masterkoda.com), it is a beautiful production.

Enjoy: http://wn.com/cedar_woman

I Just Pulled of the Greatest Practical Joke!

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:25:00 GMT

Here in the Greater Columbus Area we have a woman called "The Church Lady Bandit," who has been robbing banks around the area for several years. A woman has been arrested, but they are not confirming that she is The Church Lady Bandit. Okay, that's the background for this wonderful (yes, I'm bragging) practical joke!

Well, my brother, a cop, shows up around 9:00 a.m. To bring the gift cards Chris forgot the day after Christmas at Jeff's house and to pick up the uniform he lent us for the video Chris made. He parked his cruiser behind our cars, blocking our driveway, which made this even more plausible - more....delicious. Plus, Jeff stayed about an hour.

I knew that the neighborhood (oh, lord, they just mentioned The Church Lady Bandit on the news! LOLOL) anyway, I knew that the neighborhood would be all agog and just waited until someone called. I knew that someone would because that's the way we humans roll, right?

Finally a neighbor called and said, "Debra! I saw a cruiser in front of your house, blocking your cars! Is something wrong?"

Are you ready?

"Oh, not now. They found out that Mark is The Church Lady Bandit and took him away, but Chris and I are okay."

Silence.......silence.....

"What?!!!! But, but, The Church Lady Bandit is a Black Woman!"

"That's a disguise. They found it under the back deck. Remember that video they had of "her" walking away. Didn't you see how she walked like a man...walked like Mark?"

Silence.....

"You know, now that you mention it....I did say something to my husband about that."

"Ummmmmm have you had any coffee yet?" That was my brother stopping by."

Budup bum!

Cedar Woman

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:50:00 GMT

Cedar Woman is finally out after two years of intensive research, and a lot of fun in the writing. Launching a book is like raising a child in many ways: you have great hopes, are very proud, and worry about how it will survive out there in the big, wide world.

Paramount in my creating Cedar Woman was the wish to, not only write a book that my readers will enjoy reading again and again, but the desire to represent The People, the Lakota Sioux, with all respect, and with absolute truth to the best of my ability; to show that their customs, beliefs and desires are universal in many ways, and deserve the respect any people deserve. To be able to write about these things intelligently, and with honor, I had to immerse myself into their culture as much as possible.

I traveled to powwows, where Native Americans of different tribes gather to celebrate their culture, dance and beliefs, with my sister, Julie Spotted Eagle Horse, or Spot as her friends call her. Stepping into the arena to dance was very intimidating. I don’t like being the center of attention, yet there I was, dancing unfamiliar steps, while at the same time, trying to show deep respect. It was a good time, and I learned a lot. I made many new friends with whom I remain in touch, experienced new foods, admired endless adorable babies, and witnessed the devotion the dancers have, not only for the dance they have chosen, but their regalia as well, which includes patterns and beading handed down for generations.

With Julie’s help, I also learned a lot of the Lakota language. I’ve always loved listening to and learning new languages, and speak some Spanish and read a little French. Now I was learning yet another, word-by-word, and enjoying the flavor of the words of the Lakota Plains Native American, or NdN as The People prefer.

Still, the heart of Cedar Woman is about Lena Cedar Woman Young Bear, her trials and sorrows, her triumphs and joys, and her ability to stand up to tragedy, move forward, and change the lives and fortunes of the people she loves.

It is, at heart, a romance: Cedar Woman’s love for her parents, her mentor, her career and her half-side – her true love. I believe that I have instilled some sweetness, along with the strength that Cedar Woman possesses, and I know that I have proven that Mitakuye Oyasin: We Are All Related.

The Last Snowfall

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:57:00 GMT

I awoke early, as was my habit on Christmas Day. There was a lot to do to make sure that this Christmas, like those preceding it, would be special to all involved. There was coffee to make, breakfast to prepare, the opening of gifts and the pillaging of Christmas stockings awaiting us before preparations for the evening’s open house could begin.

I tiptoed downstairs and then stopped. The aroma of fresh coffee drifted up the stairs, tempting me to proceed. Of course, I thought to myself, Jo-Ann is here and has already begun the day. I gratefully completed my descent of the stairs, following my nose as it were, walked to the breakfast counter and poured myself a cup of fragrant coffee.

Jo-Ann had been blessing our house with her presence during Christmas for five years. An only child, she was bereft of relatives, and had nowhere to go on this special day. We were her family now, and welcomed her every holiday.

I met Jo-Ann ten years before when I bought the end unit of a four-condominium building. Mine was the last to sell and I felt lucky in finding the 90-year-old solid brick dwelling. Jo-Ann owned the other end unit and we were soon fast friends. She became my mentor, my friend, the big sister I never had. I quickly began to realize that my luck did not lay in just mortar and brick, but in the 5’8” lanky body of an eccentric, colorful, loving person by the name of Jo-Ann. She was always on my side, even when I was wrong. Believe me, when I was wrong, she let me know, but she was on my side, and that is what counted.

Our friendship became very important to me, and I came to love her as if she were my own, true sister. I enjoyed living close to her for eight years until, in 1987, she preceded me down the isle as my Matron of Honor.

Enjoying my memories, I took a sip of my coffee, and cast a smile to Jo-Ann, I walked to where she stood, gazing out of our sliding doors on to the lake, as if mesmerized. “Look,” she whispered.

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