ArtistFirst Radio Interview

I just wanted to let you guys know that if you missed the "ArtistFirst" radio interview on September 12th, you can still check it out. Click here to listen! Thanks to everyone who tuned in!

Want to Help Teen Parents?

Many people who have read Glori have asked me how they can help young parents as they strive to get on their feet, survive and succeed. As many of you know, I am involved with a wonderful organization called the Healthy Teen Network that provides networking opportunities, training and support to professionals working with adolescents and young families all over the country.

The Healthy Teen Network has embarked on a very exciting project called their "Young Families Initiative," which is a joint effort with FrameWorks Institute to ultimately reframe the issue of teen parenting in the public's eye. By reframing the way people think about teen parents (which is currently very negative), the organization hopes to get more support for teen parents; identify and develop new resources; find out what research is needed to help teen parents gain success (such as making a livable wage and breaking the cycle of poverty) and other anticipated outcomes.

As you can imagine, this project is a big one, but we're confident that it will have a major impact on young families across the United States. We'd love your help in making this happen. It is a three year, $375,000 initiative and every penny counts.

To make your donation, please visit www.healthyteennetwork.org and designate your funds to the Young Families Initiative. If you have questions, please contact me at nicole@nicoleink.com.

Thanks for listening and for your support!

Wishing you love and blessings...

Welcome to NicoleInk!

I've done it. I've finally joined the rest of the world and entered the realm of blogging!

Among other reasons, it's a great way for me to stay in touch with my readers, friends and family and to have a public forum for discussing so many things. I wrote my most recent book, Glori, to inspire young women who become pregnant to pursue their hopes and dreams no matter what, but I've found that so many people are inspired by it - not just young girls but men and women of all ages. The reality is, it's a story about the power of the human spirit that everyone can relate to. We all have challenges that seem insurmountable. Glori is truly touching people from all walks of life!

So I'm hoping that you'll join me here in sharing your thoughts, experiences and opinions on various things and that you'll give me feedback on my books, projects, and anything else you can think of. I love to get all of your emails so here's another way for us to stay in touch!

For those of you who are new to NicoleInk, please visit my website for more information about me and my new book Glori at www.nicoleink.com.

Wishing you love and blessings...