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Teri Van Pelt <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:47:32 -0400
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Here's the second letter....eee I am soooo mad  I feel taken advantage of big 
time.  What if and when I write my whole story?  What will I do with the part 
about TJ?  Do we have a lawyer on the list?  Sweet tee


I have expressed my gratitude to each of you many times  By sharing your 
testimonies with me, and the world, you have helped me answer this call that I 
believe God has placed on my life-so saying thank you seems insufficient.  
Also, when I receive your responses to what I have written, I'm so thankful 
that you are satisfied with what you have entrusted to me.  I have and shall 
continue to honor your trust by safeguarding the integrity of your life stories.  
We have discussed the very real possibility of some of your stories being 
optioned for stage or screen in the future.  You should know that, by law, 
screen or playrights taken from When I Stepped Out on Faith...   would belong 
to me.  However, I am putting this in writing  so you can print it out now.  It 
will be in the agreement between you and I that any advances, profit(s), or 
residuals from your story that has been  published in the 1st printing, and that 
is subsequently optioned as screenrights or playrights, will be shared equally 
between you and I.  I would be more than happy to do this; and truly believe 
that this is just one of the ways in which God plans to prosper you for your 
faithfulness. 

        Only one of you has asked whether you will be paid if and when the book 
is published.  Contributors to anthologies are NOT paid for their stories, as a 
rule.  I've been published in two and had to even pay for my copies of the 
book :)  Most of the time, authors, as I was, are just grateful to get their 
work in print w/out having to deal with the publishing process.  I cannot make 
you any SPECIFIC promises because I have no idea how far this book will go.  
It's purpose is to reap SOULS, however, I gave up a career in law to move in 
this direction and obey God.  So, I don't believe He will see me begging bread; 
and all of you who have been so generous to this cause for Christ will share 
financially, as well as spiritually, along with me.

       In conclusion,  I'm excited about this work and all of the great 
possibilities it presents.  I talk about "writing a book" too but I'm careful how 
much detail I give and I DO NOT share (publish) it online even with family and 
friends who might want to show it to someone else, who might want to show 
it to....get the pic?  One of your stories, like the rest, is an amazing testimony 
to God's Grace and Mercy.  It's about her arm being severed in a car accident, 
and against all odds, being reattached and functional PRAISE HIM!!  However, 
it was "published" in her church's newsletter.  Hmmm, after I lay hands on it, in 
the name of Jesus,  and it is anointed with His Word-it becomes a different 
piece-but I still have to "fess up" to a publisher and perhaps get a written 
release to use it!  See how complicated the law can be?  Just bear with me 
(I'm doing my best and that depends a lot on how fast you're getting back to 
me).  I've written to agents telling them I want to see a "Last Days" miracle 
by "getting this book on the shelves, and hope into the hands and hearts of 
the world by Christmas of '07 or Easter of '08.  I'm a believer!!

Much Love,
     Ciaj

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