Many people have supported us by promoting the book and/or purchasing books for women who might benefit from the Goal Sisters process. Here are some of our AWESOME SUPPORTERS and their efforts:

~ Beth Cooper, for linking her awesome Web site (see our favorite links) and her community with the GS Web site.

~ Linda Joy, editor and publisher of Aspire Magazine, for featuring the book in the April/May 2007 edition!

~ Carol Forrey for co-hosting a teleconference with Ann in March 2007 for Kaplan University students, and for her ongoing use of the GS process with her students. And thanks also to her daughter, Jennifer, for hosting a great book club led by Heather Parker!

~ Georgia Hughes, our New World Library editor extraordinaire, who supported our efforts from start through finish! You rock, Georgia!

~ Beth Ann Pillen for promoting the book in an upcoming event at the Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center in Casper, WY.

~ The Springfield MO 'Executive Women's Club' for hosting Ann's presentation.

~ Marney Madridakis, creator of the Artella site, who featured the book in a LinkLatte.

~ Ruth Shryack, leader of the Springfield MO chapter of 'Ladies Who Launch!' (a national network of women who are living the lifestyle of entrepreneurship and creativity), for promoting the book and hosting Ann's presentation.

~ Julie Hood, internet marketing strategist and member of 'Encouraging, Promoting, and Supporting Women' site, for plugging the book!

~ The Ozark Romance Writers Group for hosting Ann at their August 2006 meeting.

~ Steve Scott, of MAGIC 93.9 FM, for hosting Ann's weekly segment. While Steve is no longer broadcasting his daily show, we appreciate him and all his efforts in helping us get the word out about Goal Sisters.

~ Loni Herrera, Regional Sales and Marketing Manager for Borders Region 4, and Lesley Martin, Community Relations Manager for Barnes and Noble on the Plaza. You both ensured that Ann's book signing events went smoothly!

~ M.C. Richardson, for his lively interview with Ann on KKFI Community Radio, Kansas City.

~ Barbara Shapiro, a Kansas City coach that brought two of her friends to support Ann at the Overland Park book signing.

~ Beau Johnson, a friend of Ann's for over 30 years who has been living in the Kansas City area for over 20 years and brought his wife, Val and her best friend, Jane Ann to the Borders signing. Val and Jane Ann left talking about other women they know that they could start a Goal Sisters group with!

~ Amy Viets, Regional Representative for the National Association of Women Writers, for stopping by the Borders signing and inviting Ann to speak to her chapter!

~ Suzanne Falter-Barns, for writing about Goal Sisters in her Joy newsletter (which connected us to oodles of women!) and for co-hosting the Jan 2005 teleclass with Ann. We appreciate you so much, Sister!

~ Robin Haskins, for accompanying Ann to Overland Park and snapping some photos for history's sake!

~ Dr. Christi Hegstad, the owner of MAP, Inc. and the editor of the Meaning & Purpose™ newsletters. Her Meaning & Purpose™ newsletter featured Michelle Pillen and the Goal Sister process!

~ Thank you to all the people who stopped by to see Ann and buy Goal Sister books at the Joplin chapter of Soroptimist International's Shoppers Fair! We appreciate your support and enthusiasm.

~ Terry Richardson, MSW, LCSW, Ron Agee, LPC, and Susan Stephens-Dagley, MSW, PLCSW of HEALTHePATH Associates, Inc. in Joplin sponsored Ann's September 2004 book signing at Grace Magazine's A Day for Women.

~ Pam and the staff at the Joplin MO Panera Bread for hosting Goal Sisters groups on Fridays!

~ Goal Sisters MJ, Diana Bray, Jane Richart, and Joy Hensley for sharing their homes for Goal Sister group meetings.

~ Traci Bray, of Kansas City, MO, frequently emails Ann introductions to women of interest.

~ Steve Willis, of Louisville, KY, purchased books for his women colleagues and friends.

~ Sheri' McConnell, Founder and President of the National Association for Women Writers (NAWW), profiled Ann's writing career in their weekly e-newsletter.

~ Teena Jones, of Dallas, TX, let Ann join her interview with Michelle.

~ Special thanks and fond farewell to Ray Michaels, who’s headed to Wichita KS to manage another Zimmer group of stations. Ray was one of the 1st media representatives to support Goal Sisters.

~ Michelle's 91 year old Uncle Vic not only bought 6 copies and sent it to various family members, he also sent a copy of Goal Sisters to his favorite late night weekend radio talk show host, Jordan Rich.

~ Our Goal Sister group members "talk up" the book to their friends and family members, and continue to use the process to achieve their goals.

~ Steve at Barnes & Noble in Bloomington, IL, Holley at Borders in Brentwood, MO, and Susie and John at Changing Hands Book Shoppe in Joplin, MO, hosted book signing events that were welcoming and well organized.

~ Lee Radcliff, Publisher of "Show Me the Ozarks" magazine, generously featured Ann and the book in the May 2004 issue.

~ Lisa Ford and Diana McClelland hosted "Goals Night Out" events in their homes.

~ Robyn Cashen purchased many copies for her book club to read.

~ Linda Kimber Weber purchased many copies to use as part of a women's mentoring group she's facilitating.

~ Lisa Peek, formerly of MAGIC 93.9 FM in Joplin, Missouri, attended many of Ann's book signings with a LIVE feed and initiated Ann's weekly segments.

~ Michelle's mom, Jan Beaulieu, purchased many copies and gave them to several students in her adult education classes.

~ Faith Russell talked about the book to a favorite shop owner in a city she frequently travels to and got her to purchase copies to sell there.

~ Susan Dewitt purchased many copies for her fellow teachers and other friends.

~ Sheryl Williams uses the Goal Sisters process with her Girl Scout troop.

~ Shane Knox linked his Web site to the Goal Sisters Web site.

~ Lani Almanza linked her Web site to the Goal Sisters Web site and purchased many copies with the intention of reconnecting with friends from different times in her life. She also bought several books to share with fellow Avon representatives!

~ Magge Young leaves a copy on her desk at work so that passersby will ask her about it.

~ Dixie at D’Rae’s Boutique in Joplin, MO is carrying the book for customers, as is Upstairs Boutique, also in Joplin.

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