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Online Status: Last On: Nov 15, 2008 - 1:25 PM
Profile Views: 685
Member Since: July 21, 2008
Location: Jacksonville, FL
ShoutLife Address: shoutlife.com/kapribooks
Website: http://www.kapribooks.com
Genre: Young Adult
Primary Publishers: Kapri Books
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Sunday November 16
6:12 PM is now friends with Terry Burns, Hartline Literary Agency
Saturday November 15
12:48 PM is now friends with Faithwebbin Online Magazine, Rene' Morris and Robin Lee Shope
12:15 PM is now friends with Faithwebbin Online Magazine, Rene' Morris and Robin Lee Shope
12:13 PM is now friends with Faithwebbin Online Magazine, Rene' Morris and Robin Lee Shope
General Interests
I love to check out the circulars in the Sunday paper to find out what movies I can buy for $9.99 or less. And everytime I go into a store that sells movies I can't help it, I just can't make myself leave until I have browsed the selection. I love to watch movies. I have an abundance of DVD's, which include Sidney Poitier, James Stewart and Henry Fonda collections, because there's nothing like watching movies starring the Hollywood greats.
I'm into reading, too. I've gotten in the habit of posting reviews on Amazon once I've finished a book, and I feel pretty good about doing that because I know how important those reviews can be.
And I love to listen to music; especially when the song has an uplifting, encouraging message.
Music
I listen to music from many genres. Christian & Gospel is what I listen to most. I also enjoy R&B, Jazz, pop, and some country. I don't have as many cds as I do dvd's, but I have quite a bit; there are so many good music artists out there. Kirk Franklin is my favorite artist. I also really like tobyMac, Michael W. Smith, India Arie, John Mayer, Alicia Keys, Chrisette Michele & Trin-i-tee 5:7.
Books
I read mostly Christian fiction, but not always; it depends on the content. I like to read young adult as well as adult novels. Homer Price by Robert McCloskey has been a favorite book since my teacher read it to the class in grade school. Also Sisters & Lovers by Connie Briscoe, Eyes of a Child by Richard North Patterson, Joy by Victoria Christopher Murray, and Nothing But Drama by ReShonda Tate Billingsley.
Movies/TV
My favorite movies are "The Old Settler" w/Debbie Allen & Phylicia Rashad. The ending is heartbreaking, but Debbie Allen's character keeps me laughing to that point. And "No Time for Sergeants" w/Andy Griffith.
TV: I like shows with courtroom scenes the most; I watch Matlock and Law and Order just about everyday. I'm starting to get into some of the SciFi shows- nothing too weird with monsters and strange creatures, though. And I like Monk.
Published Works
Choices (2007)
Choices is a thought-provoking story about five teenage girls in the city of York, Pennsylvania and how the issue of teen sex affects each of their lives..... Shauntice Johnston has faith in God but the world of domestic abuse she lives in has left her with very little faith in the male gender. And then comes Terry, and her obedience to God's Word (flee fornication) is tested. Angel Nichols doesn't know her earthly father, doesn't care about the heavenly Father and feels neglected by her workaholic mother. She has had numerous sex partners since she was thirteen, trying to fill the void inside of her. LaKeeta Wilson is a Christian, but instead of doing it God's way and waiting for marriage she purposefully became pregnant out of wedlock. Bridgette Anderson practices abstinence in obedience to God, and, no matter what, she will not compromise her beliefs. But this saint still has her flaws. Hope Patterson is a plain dressing, soft-spoken timid Christian girl who lives a sheltered life because of her strict mother. Rebellion puts her in a dangerous situation.

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About Katrina L. Burchett
Katrina L. Burchett is the third born of her parents' six children; the shy, quiet one who, to this day, expresses herself better with the written word. As far back as she can remember it felt natural to have a piece of paper and a pen or pencil in hand. In grade school she wrote a play or two that her classmates acted out for teachers and their students. During her middle and high school years creating poems was what she loved most, and a couple of them were printed in the local newspaper.
Burchett launched a small book publishing company in 2007, naming it after her teenage niece, Kapri. Choices is Burchett's debut novel. She wanted to go deeper than the teen sexual activity and teen pregnancy statistics, so she wrote an emotional, thought-provoking read exploring the reasons why some young people make the choice to become sexually active, and why others choose to abstain... Shauntice, Angel, Bridgette, LaKeeta, and Hope are teenage girls dealing with different circumstances who make different choices regarding premarital sex.
Choices is the first of a trilogy. The next novel will explore teen parenting and the relationships Shauntice, Angel, Bridgette, LaKeeta and Hope have with their parents. It will also delve more into the lives of the guys in Choices. And the third novel will focus on teens and drinking.
Once the trilogy is complete, Lord willing, Kapri Books will publish the works of aspiring authors.

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"Young readers will identify with Burchett's realistic characters,
who are true to life and spare no one, not even themselves, of their
imperfections. Hip, hip, hooray to Burchett for not trying to create
unbelievably perfect characters, but making a choice to give us real
characters we can cheer on instead!"
4 STARS
Rosalind Stormer
RAWSISTAZ REVIEWERS

"Choices by Katrina L. Burchett is characterized as "Young Adult
Fiction", I think it should be known as a wondrous work of Young
Adult Christian Fiction... Burchett wrote a well told, well-written
story that will make you laugh, cry and, best of all, feel. Every
emotion you could possibly have will come out while reading this
catchy, fast-paced novel. I recommend this book to readers of all
genres. I loved it!"
5 STARS
Cheryl H
APOOO BOOKCLUB

"The dialogue is especially frank and honest, and the characters ring
true. This is a book that is full of real experiences that doesn't
flinch away from the darker aspects of life, but instead faces them
and sends out a strong encouraging message to the readers about living
with what life deals you, and where to find the strength to do so."
5 STARS
The Compulsive Reader
TeensReadToo.com


These are partial book reviews. Feel free to read the entire reviews on Amazon. While you're online please stop by the Kapri Books website, and I'd like to invite you to sign the guestbook :)







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Time To Let Go   8/26/2008 - 1:27 AM
A couple days ago I made a choice that was extremely difficult for me. I chose to accept the fact that my youngest son no longer needs my permission for every little thing he wants to do. He probably felt I was treating him like a child when I wouldn... (login or sign up to read more)
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My Testimony   8/05/2008 - 2:48 PM
On August 3, 2007 I dragged myself out of bed in the afternoon. I took a shower as best I could and managed to get myself dressed so my husband could take me to the hospital. I had been sick for two weeks. My body hurt, I had a fever and I hadn't kep... (login or sign up to read more)
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Please Don't Settle For Less, Young Ladies   7/25/2008 - 8:06 PM
Out of all of the female protagonists in Choices, Angel is the one I created to make the biggest impact. I'm hoping every teenage girl who can relate to her will be touched so deeply by the story that an immediate change for the better takes place in... (login or sign up to read more)
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My Stories Are My Ministry   7/21/2008 - 11:47 PM
There are many teens today engaging in premarital sex. This is nothing new. Teens are making this choice now, they made it back when I was a teen, and even further back than that. But why do teens make this choice? Personally, I don't believe it's al... (login or sign up to read more)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (11)  
Terry Burns, Hartline Literary Agency on 11/16/08 - 6:12 PM
Hi Katrina, thanks for the invite
Chandra on 11/03/08 - 8:57 PM
Hello Katrina, Thanks for the friends request! God's blessings.
Numero Uno! on 10/25/08 - 4:43 PM
Thanks. God Bless.
Jan Kern on 10/15/08 - 4:14 PM
Thanks for the friend invite. Your book and series sounds fascinating. I'm definitely interested in the topic--as you know. :)

Jan

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Live Free series, Standard Publishing, Teen/YA Nonfiction
True stories, true hope

Just released September 1, 2008:
Eyes Online, Eyes On Life--A Journey Out of Online Addictions

Spring, 2008:
Seduced by Sex, Saved by Love--A Journey Out of False Intimacy

Fall 2007 (an ECPA 2008 Book of the Year Finalist):
Scars That Wound, Scars That Heal--A Journey Out of Self-Injury
Alyson's 30!!! on 9/08/08 - 1:45 PM
Hey Katrina,

Thank you for stopping by!!! I hope you are having a wonderful day today. I am praying that you receive all that God has for you!!

Have blessed week!

Alyson
Stanley Porter on 9/07/08 - 5:52 AM
Thank you and God bless you!
Stanley
Stanley Porter on 9/06/08 - 6:14 AM
Just stopping by to say hello and God bless you!
Stanley
Tracy Rae Elliott on 8/31/08 - 7:41 PM
Hey Katrina!

Enter to Win My New 11 Song Cd and chance to also win my Book! Come by and Read my blog for More Details. Contest starts 9/1/o8. Hope to hear from you. -Psalm 68:19

TTYL
Tracy
Tracy Rae Elliott on 8/29/08 - 10:01 AM
Hey there Ms. Katrina! Hope to hear from you soon. Got the Message.
Many Blessings to You.

Isaiah 30:21

TTYL
Tracy