TJA Publishers

Books from TJA Publishers:

Miss America and the Silver Medal
by: Jacquelin S. McCord
Book Reviews
Tovah was four years old. She loved going to the library. But more than anything else, Tovah wanted her own library card. How could she get her library card, if she couldn't write her name?

A Molehill is a Mountain
by: Jacquelin S. McCord
Book Reviews
Foreword
Book Excerpts

Meet Thais - his issue is, his dad is a Workaholic and does not spend enough time with him.

When We Get Straight
by: Jacquelin S. McCord
Book Reviews
Foreword
Book Excerpts

Meet Tesmae - her issue is, her parents are Alcoholics and will not take her to Church.

Fur Coats in my Closet
by: Jacquelin S. McCord
Book Reviews
Preface
Book Excerpts

Meet Honi - her issue is, her husband is a " Ladies' man" , and she wants him to become God's man.

BIOGRAPHY - JACQUELIN S. McCORD

	JACQUELIN SALVATTO McCORD is the author and publisher of three books.. She was born in Meherrin, Virgina and raised in Yonkers, New York. She graduated from Fordham University in New York with a Bachelor's degree in Education; Spertus College with a Master's in Human Service Administration; and Chicago National College of Naprapathy with a Doctor of Naprapathy. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Chicago, and resides in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. McCord is a multi-talented individual with a varied professional background. As an educator, she has served in a number of capacities. She has taught on various levels from day care to college. She was a consultant for the School Improvement Network and has conducted workshops for teachers in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.For the past ten years she has been a teacher for Chicago Public Schools.

Prior to going back into education, she maintained a private practice as a Naprapath. As a health care provider Mrs. McCord maintained a naprapathic practice for a number of years and was quoted in several books and magazines relating to health care issues. Mrs. McCord is the founder and CEO of T. Joy Andrea Publishers, a publishing company which has published three of her books: When We Get Straight, Fur Coals In My Closet and A Mountain Is A Molehill. In May 2000, Mrs. McCord received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Cultural Citizens Foundation for her work in education and the literary arts.

Mrs. McCord began writing as a hobby in 1979 when she wrote her first children's story. Since that time, she has written over ten stories, two plays and published a monthly newsletter concerning health matters. She has been the faculty advisor for her high school's literary magazine for eight years.

Over the years, she has been a member of several professional and civic organizations, including, the Black Literary Umbrella, Publishers Marketing Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Mrs. McCord is married to Joseph McCord and they have two children, Tesha and Tovah. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family, crocheting and traveling. She has been to Canada, Mexico, Europe, Israel and visited many of the states in the United States.

AN INTERVIEW WITH JACQUELIN S. McCORD
How did you get started writing stories?

When my youngest daughter was four years old she spent she summer teaching herself how to print her name on a straight line so she could get her-library card. I was so moved by her determination and ultimate victory that I wrote a story about it. After reading the story, my family and friends encouraged me to continue to write stories.

Who inspired you to write Christian material?

There was a little girl in my hometown who loved going to church with me. I tried to get her mother to take her to church and she would reply "I'll take her to church when we get straight." I was so deeply touched by this little-girl's struggle I wrote a story about it. I decided the best way to offer children hope and encouragement was through stories that were written within a Christian framework.

What other types of material have you written?

I have written a variety of materials such as: a play that focuses on teen sexuality and friendship; a script for Reader's Theater, about the financial challenges that cause conflict between a husband and a wife; and several other children's stories.

Are there certain themes in your books and other writing materials you hope the reader will understand?

Yes, all of the materials that I have written are focused on the family. The one thing I want my readers to understand - and this is my main theme, is that no matter what challenge or problem you are facing, you can count on God to help you in every situation.

Why did you opt to self publish your books?

Many of well known authors that I have spoken with started out as self published authors before being published by a major publisher. I felt that this would be the best route for me to go as well.

What type of response have you gotten to your books?

Excellent! I've had a great response to the stories, especially from the children.

How can your books be obtained?

My web site: wwwjsmccord.com or the consumer can contact the publisher at 773-363-6613.


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