A Chat with Author Doreen Hanna

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin in California! Today I have the joy of chatting with Doreen Hanna, who has made a career out of helping young ladies discover their royalty in Christ and to enter womanhood with grace. And isn’t that lovely? Doreen, please tell us about your book. Raising a Modern-Day Princess was written to mothers and mentors of teenage girls providing insights on the challenges and rewards of raising teenage girls. It also contains personal stories that reveal the value of a rite of passage journey that ends in a life-impacting blessing ceremony.

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NEW RELEASE: RAISING A YOUNG MODERN DAY PRINCESS BY DOREEN HANNA AND KAREN WHITING

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Raising A Young Modern Day Princess  By Doreen Hanna & Karen Whiting Tyndale House Publishers September 1, 2016 ISBN:  978-1-58997-866-9   Authors Doreen Hanna and Karen Whiting engage parents through insightful, heartwarming and sometimes humorous stories of how, or how not to, establish the fruit of the spirit, in their daughters (ages 4-10) lives. Over 100 practical application activities are included throughout the book. A bonus addition to the book is the Dad’s Tool Box that is present in each chapter. This journey ends with a special blessing ceremony, celebrating their knowledge and the growth of the fruit of the…

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Together, We Are Stronger: The Power of Co-Authoring

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  This week, I signed a contract with Harvest House Publishers for my 45th book.  This one is a wonderful collaboration between myself and a wonderful Bible study teacher, Jean Jones and a very talented artist in Karla Dornacher  (see Karla on Etsy). We each bring our strengths to the book and we also pull our platforms together for greater reach and influence. I have had the joy of co-authoring with some amazing people: Jill Savage,  the founder and President of Hearts at Home  for Got Teens?  (Harvest House) Doreen Hanna, the founder and President of Modern Day Princess ministry…

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Tips from the Pros: Doreen Hanna

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Greetings from Sarah Sundin! Today I have the honor of interviewing royalty! Doreen Hanna is known as the Queen of the Princesses for her work in guiding young ladies to see their worth as princesses—as daughters of the King of kings. So put on your crowns and listen to what Doreen has to share. Doreen, how did you get into writing? I had written a curriculum that I wanted published. After after several months of attempting to secure a contract for me my literary agent stated, “Have you ever considered writing a book?” “No,” was my immediate response. It seemed…

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Tip for Speakers

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"Manners are the beginning of integrity." The first time I read that quote I thought how simple yet profound.  I pondered for a moment how simple etiquette reveals immediately whether or or not we courteous, considerate and grateful. And, when it is present it refreshes everyone who happens to encounter it. As speakers, we are often the ultimate focal point of someone’s event.  Therefore we are lavished with praise, gifts and our every need is attempted to met.  In return, what are we giving beside a great talk? Having been both a Women’s Ministry Leader and still a speaker I have sat on both sides of the table. Therefore, I’d like to share from…

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The Power of Our Words

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Hi from Doreen Hanna, Speaking was the most effective and efficient way to reach our audience for many years.  Now,we are writing more than ever and reaching a greater audience.  In the midst of this, sometimes exciting and other times challenging change, it is easy to forget the value of keeping our speaking skills strong.   

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