It is my pleasure to share a guest post by Daniel & Jacqueline Garcia. We are indebted to them for their service and dedication.
Do you know what a promoter does?
Full disclosure, I had to look it up. Not promoter as in DNA and gene dynamics, but
promoter as in
a club promoter.
Thanks to Google, this definition fits the bill of what I what to talk
about.
“Also called an event promoter, coordinates and publicizes
events like concerts, open mics and themed parties. They advertise information
about the event, answering questions and often coordinating everything from the
date to the entertainment to the cleanup.
Apr 1, 2021”
You have to have some skills, be good with people, be able
to talk up an event. Get attention,
create a desire, give a call to action.
Am I running a club? No, I am not
the partying type; in fact, I am a bit of nerd (introverted) and can be
naïve. Danny used to tell me, “I am a
promoter.” I scratched my head and
wondered why is that was important?
As we are on this first book journey, I’m starting to get
it. I have to be as our publisher coined
the term, an entrepreneurial author, one who generates interest, exposure,
readers for their book. I have to admit,
it is another perspective of life and another world being a book author. I have to grab the reins and find creative
venues and opportunities to promote our book, vehicles outside of the norm of
book signing and appearances.
We have the benefit of (his) lifetime of experience in
public relations, marketing, concert producing…. I could go on, but I want you
to read about it for yourself. I get to
benefit from his mentoring and the formulation of a grand vision for our story
to get out to the world! Will you join
us in the journey? Strap in and enjoy.
by
Daniel Garcia and
Jacqueline C. Garcia
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GENRE: Memoir, Non-fiction
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BLURB:
Have
you ever been lost -- really lost?
Danny and Jackie answer
this question in Marines Don’t Cry with stories of death to life, deep sorrow
to joy, darkness to light, and freedom in Christ.
Danny recounts his
early life in Spanish Harlem and describes conversion from a life of drugs and
“the fast lane” to one consumed with knowing and serving God. This makes his
journey of walking more than 52 million steps on six continents for children
and world peace such an incredible story.
Marines Don’t Cry is
about the transformational power of God’s love: how Danny found his calling and
is delivering the message of Christ at all costs.https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-walk-inc/
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EXCERPT
“You Don’t Have Enough Bullets”
As we left the Arab village and continued toward Baghdad, the
security patrol noticed something odd. In the distance, the guards saw large
groups of people coming toward the caravan. About 20,000 people were walking
toward us and were converging on us. The people were coming from both sides of
the road. The military escort responsible for my safety became agitated and
concerned. The crowds were not racing angrily toward us, but we were clearly
outnumbered. Although the vehicles had automatic machine guns at the front and
back of the caravan, I think the escorts were afraid.
“What shall we do, Mr. Garcia? They are coming!” the guards
exclaimed.
“You don’t have enough bullets. Let them come,” I said.
As the crowd got closer, I could hear them singing. The
caravan came to a stop. The guards were shocked. The people were in unison, in
harmony, like a massive choir. The melody was beautiful.
“Why are they doing this? Why are they singing? Are they
singing to me?” I asked.
“This is unbelievable,” said the guards. “They are singing
to you! They are welcoming you.”
“Welcome,” they sang lovingly. “You are welcome!”
I absorbed the beauty of this moment and melted in their
love for me. I smiled as the crowds joined the caravan. In unison, we continued
forward into Baghdad. More than fifty TV cameras from around the world, including
China, were waiting and recorded the entry into Baghdad. The sponsors made sure
that all vehicles were removed from the main highway so that we were clear to
walk. We walked up and over a bridge, the main bridge into the city of Baghdad,
and thousands of people were flashing cameras in the daytime.
The city welcomed us. The Iraqi Olympians cried. Never had
they been acknowledged with such a welcome.
In front of all the people was a little girl, maybe six
years old. She stepped toward me and, looking up, raised a flower to give to
me. I bent down to accept her flower. Then I picked her up, turned her around,
and set her on my shoulder for the crowds to see this beautiful child. The
people went wild and shouted with joy and happiness. My gesture was a message
to the world:
“Everyone, see her! This is your child. I love her, you all
should love her! She is who I care about. The children, we must protect them.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Daniel Garcia
Danny Garcia, The Walking Man, was born and raised in New York’s Spanish Harlem. He served as a United States Marine, law enforcement officer, and ordained minister. Since 1996, he has prayed and walked over 52,000, 000 steps on six continents for children and world peace. During his journeys, Garcia met with dignitaries all over the world, ministering to the famous and to the poorest of the poor. Danny made presentations to Kings/royals, Presidents, and other world leaders, to include four Presidents of the USA, several Prime Ministers of other countries, the Pope, Mother Teresa, Ambassadors and various eminent personalities and multilateral organizations. Garcia began his journey as a personal commitment to peace and children and continued walking and raising funds for multiple charitable organizations.
Danny is married to the former Jacqueline Charsagua of El Paso, TX, and they work side by side to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more information, visit Danny’s website.
Jackie Charsagua Garcia
Jackie
Charsagua Garcia is married to Daniel Garcia. She graduated from the United States Air Force
Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, in 1985 and was commissioned as a Second
Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
Jackie holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and a Master of Science
in Human Resources Management. While in
the US Air Force, Jackie specialized in communications, acquisition, systems
engineering, and information technology.
After a
rewarding and fulfilling Air Force career, she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel
in the summer of 2006, having spent more than 21 years on active duty. Since 2006, she has supported and advised on
all aspects of her husband’s walks and charitable initiatives within the United
States and abroad. She joined Danny
during his Africa Walk in 2007 and ministered in South Africa, Uganda,
Ethiopia, and Southern Sudan. During
this time, her faith and reliance on God grew tremendously under the mentorship
of Danny Garcia. The Global Walk experience gave Jackie an opportunity to serve
God abroad, and her vision is to spread the hope, love, and the grace of Jesus
Christ through her writing. She is a
native of El Paso, TX, mother of one amazing daughter, and a breast cancer
survivor.
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YouTube link of an interview with Danny and Jackie for the Veterans History Project
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ReplyDeleteI liked the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteHello @ReadingAddict and readers. What a pleasure to be a guest blogger, thank you for this opportunity. Very kind of you to recognize and thank us for our service to the US Armed Forces. It was an honor to serve the citizens of our country, preserving our freedoms and contributing to national defense. In our respective circles of US Marine Corps and US Air Force, we still follow, advise, and consult.
ReplyDeleteAs I type, we are off to an event to talk about our book and share a little about our service!
This sounds like a wonderful book.
ReplyDeleteGreat excerpt, Marines Don't Cry sounds like a brilliant book and I like the cover! Thanks for sharing it with me and have a super day!
ReplyDeleteHey there @RitaWray @Sherry and @Stormy Vixen, thanks for commenting and nice to hear from you again on this blog spot. I tell you what, folks like to see a Marine in uniform. The cover draws people, especially family members of veterans, and we love to talk with them as they share when, where, and how their family members serviced. Such an honor to talk with them.
ReplyDeleteI like the cover and excerpt, Marine's Don't Cry sounds like an excellent read and I am looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much @Bea LaRocca, you are very kind and encouraging.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
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