Author and Fitness Guru Bridgette Collins Nominated for Prestigious Christian Literary Award

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AUTHOR AND FITNESS GURU BRIDGETTE COLLINS NOMINATED FOR PRESTIGIOUS CHRISTIAN LITERARY AWARD

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Author and motivational speaker Bridgette Collins has been nominated for the prestigious Christian Literary Award (CLA). Bridgette’s third and newest book, “Broken in Plain Sight” has earned a spot in the Fiction category. The Christian Literary Awards honors authors in several categories within the genre of Christian Literature.  Bridgette Collins is also up for a Reader’s Choice Award. The Christian Literary Awards will take place Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Mt. Olive Church of Plano at 6:00pm.

An inspirational and creative novel-like empowerment guide, “Broken in Plain Sight” peels back the masks of broken hearts to help readers change their mind, body, and spirit. Her dynamic book exposes the struggles, secrets, and corruption within an African American family and their journey to find love, truth, and healing.

“Broken in Plain Sight” transports readers through real-life turmoil and challenges. It includes intriguing dialogue and events to illustrate underlying reasons for unhealthy lifestyle habits. “Broken in Plain Sight” explores the lives of six main characters. The story delves into the impact of sexual abuse, murder, abandonment, and painful circumstances. The book also uncovers how these experiences and emotional issues can affect your wellbeing. “Broken in Plain Sight” is a story of triumph and transformation. The book demonstrates how God can work in the lives of the hurt, downtrodden, and hopeless and their families. “Broken in Plain Sight” not only rejuvenates its readers it motivates them to live a healthier, life of purpose. The story is designed to educate and empower individuals to make their overall health and fitness a priority. The book also offers practical and innovative solutions for living healthier as well as a collection of healthy recipes at the end of the book.

ABOUT BRIDGETTE L. COLLINS:

Fitness guru Bridgette L. Collins is the owner of Total Innovative Wellness Solutions, LLC, a consulting firm that provides individuals and organizations with strategic solutions for implementing and sustaining healthy lifestyle habits. Bridgette has authored three entertaining and inspiring books that offer a collection of fictional stories that tell of real life challenges with weight, health, work, marriage and lack of self-love. “Imagine Living Healthier,” “Destined to Live Healthier,” and “Broken in Plain Sight” have proven to be huge hits amongst readers and audiences across the country. Bridgette is also featured in The Ultimate Runner by Ultimate HCI Books, publisher of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN LITERARY AWARDS:

The Christian Literary Awards acknowledges the accomplishments of authors, who have contributed to the literary community to inspire, educate, stimulate, enlighten and entertain. The Christian Literary Awards Program is produced by Joy & Company. Joy & Company is a Christian literary organization whose primary goal is to promote and support the reading, writing, application and circulation of Christian Literature.  Through The Review with Joy & Company, a radio show that spotlights leading authors, and The Christian Literary Awards, an annual black tie event that honors and promotes literary achievements within the Christian community, Joy & Company brings the significance of Christian literature to the forefront.

To learn more about Bridgette Collins and her latest book, contact Danielle Pollard at Danielle@iownpr.com or 404.372.9698. Visit www.bridgettecollins.com or http://epresskitz.com/kit.php?u=35254423.

To purchase tickets and to learn more about the Christian Literary Awards, visit www.awards.joyandcompany.org.