Contact:
Laura Lewis
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2008 /Christian
Newswire/ -- As the effects of a tightening economy choke
charities, the need for their services increases. Two authors
have created a solution that promotes Christian principles,
instills hope, fosters inspiration and empowers non-profits to
increase donations quickly without increasing costs.
The solution is the 'The Storybook Advent™ Calendar', the
collection of 24-Christian children's stories and the music
album 'The Storybook Carols™ Collection', featuring 20-classic
carols. The authors, Lewis Brech are
Manhattan Beach writer, artist
and marketer, Laura D. Lewis and
United Kingdom
based composer, songwriter and lyricist Michael Brech.
Leveraging affiliate marketing, the book and music collection
raise funds through a 50% revenue share using online digital
products distributor Clickbank.
"Publishing electronically" explains forty-two year old Lewis,
"allows the book and carols collection to be marketed virally
via websites and e-mail newsletters. Had the book been created
in the traditional form, churches and non-profits would be
required to purchase copies up front. E-publishing eliminates
this risk and it enables non-profits to gather donations
immediately."
'The Storybook Advent Calendar' includes verses to 20 carols,
the top 10-Christian principles and 24 fully illustrated
children's stories ranging from classics including 'The Little
Match Seller' by Hans Christian Andersen and 'Giving' by
Christian poet Kahlil Gibran to seven original stories by
Lewis Brech.
Lyrics in the book are translated into gorgeous piano solos in
the 'Storybook Advent Carols Collection' performed by Michael
Brech.
"We looked at was what out there," explains Lewis. "We wanted
to recapture the comforting nostalgia of singing carols around
a piano with friends and family. We chose piano solos which
form the perfect background music for dinner or caroling
parties to opening presents Christmas morning." Carols include
'Oh Holy Night', a feisty version of 'Jingle Bells' and
all-time favorite 'Greensleeves'.
The book and carols collection can be purchased and downloaded
anywhere in the world. Military families specifically benefit.
The 'Storybook Advent Calendar' is available online for $9.95
and the 'Storybook Advent Carols' collection is $8.95 or
together for $16.95.
