Two Local Authors Host Joint Book Signing to Benefit Scholarship Fund

Sandra Eggers, author of “Dying Body, Growing Faith” and Jason Barnes, author of “He Watches” will talk about the Rev. Dr. Eggers from the perspectives of their books. Then they will host a joint book signing to benefit the Rev. Dr. Steve M. Eggers Scholarship Fund. This event will be from 7:30P to 9:30P on Friday, October 27 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Rd., Livonia. It is free and open to the public.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) September 22, 2006 -- The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Eggers’ is portrayed in two different books, one a story of his battle with colon cancer, the other a supernatural murder mystery. Before his death, he and his wife established the Rev. Dr. Steve M. Eggers Scholarship Fund.

In her new book, "Dying Body, Growing Faith," author Sandra Eggers tells the inspirational and true story of how her husband, the Rev. Dr. Steve Eggers, struggled against Stage IV colon cancer. Based on e-mails sent to family and friends during their more than two-year battle, these “SteveUpdates” did more than chronicle the Eggers’ cancer journey for their 80 recipients. The Eggers also shared with them what they were learning about living, so their friends and family could apply it in their own lives.

A member of the last church Eggers served, Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran in Redford, Mich., author Jason Barnes weaves a terrifying tale in his book "He Watches" of teenager Jason Scottsdale whose evil doppelganger is committing the murders Jason is suspected of doing. Eggers’ character is this teenager’s pastor. He Watches is based on nightmares author Barnes endured for more than two years when he himself was a teen.

Authors Eggers and Barnes will be discussing their perspectives of Eggers as viewed through their books and then participating in a joint book signing. A portion of the proceeds from this book signing will be donated to The Rev. Dr. Steve M. Eggers’ Scholarship Fund established to provide scholarships for qualifying students at Hosanna-Tabor Lutheran School.

The book signing will be held on Friday, October 27, 2006 from 7:30P to 9:30P at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 14175 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154. For more information, contact Sandra Eggers, info @ sandraeggers.com or Jason Barnes, webmaster @ shadowsofmymind.com.

In her more than 20 years’ experience as a professional writer, Eggers has held a wide variety of positions and now serves as the founder and president of Purple Eagle Marketing, a marketing communications company whose mission is to transform companies and increase their sales through the power of words. "Dying Body, Growing Faith" is her first book.

Barnes is a native Detroiter, growing up in what was known as “Copper Town.” He graduated in 1995 from Frank Cody High School. Barnes now lives in Lincoln Park, a suburb of Detroit, with his wife, Chris, and their three daughters.

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