I am 62 and I have been very fortunate to work with children and adults with severe disabilties for over 30 years.I live in California and have had the privledge of advocating for people who have mental illness for many years.I am a full time caregiver for my mother. I tend to try things that I have never done before so my life is really an adventure. For me it is all about sharing the love of Jesus, even though I am very human and make mistakes. I try and have respect for everyone I meet because I see them as beloved sisters and brothers of God.I have much to learn about people and growing in my faith, however I think I have learned some things that I share in my book Joyful Surrender.  I have written as a hobby for 20 years I have a  book  published titled Finding the Light of Jesus. My publisher is CrossLink.  .They are a traditional Christian publisher. This book has prayers and reflections which support our spiritual journey.Currently I am published in over thirty periodicals. I also have  a book published called Joyful Surrender. It tells of how I went from feeling I had no purpose and abused to a very joyful life ,and decided to take  vows to help me stay focused on my commitment to follow God. It tells of the steps that helped me make the vows. It starts with being a seeker,  follower ,then sister/brother of Jesus. The reviews from people who have read it have been very good. One woman was almost crying and said everyone should read this book.I am very excited about it. I had a wonderful review of Joyful Surrernder from www.womensselfesteem.com,.. You can see the interview and review from womens self esteem on my reviews link. You can order Joyfull Surrender from this website or you can order it from  www.amazon.com. It is available to order at any Christian book store also.Thank you for considering reading my book . I also   have two novels which are self-published on Amazon.They are titled A Special Love Story and Cathy's Secret and also two screen plays.My screen play A Christmas Letter is being reviewed by Hallmark and Barry Perelman is representing me with Hallmark. A Special Love Story and Cathy's Secret is also being reviewed by over twenty producers. Pleasde check out my poems and see what you think. I try to have some message of hope of some kind in them.I am looking for a traditional publisher. I know that is a huge challenge, but I tend to be persistant and patient at the same time. I also try and be very positive.If you are a publisher or agent feel free to contact me if you have questions. If you know of anyone who might be interested in my poetry or would like information about my manuscripts please let me know. I have heard that I am easy to work with and I do make all my deadlines. You can contact me on my new website, which is www.cindytuttletheauthor.com I also write music and sing. Producers are reviewing my work currently. I have a song on a c.d. that will be out within 3 months. Will update when it's out.

I received advocate of the year for Sacramento

County. Have been on the Mental Health Advisory

Board, certified activity coordinator, and

spiritual retreat facilitator.I have a degree in

Human Services. I have completed two lay

ministry courses each lasting two years. They

focused on prayer,history of

Christianity,leading prayer groups,reflecting on

our own spiritual path etc.I also attended

workshops on dance as prayer.