Christian Goodreaders discussion

Hi everyone. I have a new book idea I would like to write, but would like some feedback on it. I really like the Stormie Omartian books, the praying book series. I have noticed that there is no book about praying for your ex. Since divorce is getting to be so common, I think this is a very important book that needs to be written. I have been through a divorce, and it is such a devastating process. Even after the divorce, if you have kids, that man is in your life forever. I have had so many angry, upset, sleepless nights because of my ex husband. I finally realized I have to just give it all to God. To pray for him. When I started praying for him. I noticed something. I started to change. I started to feel sorry for him, and stopped fighting. So as you can see I think this would be a well needed book.
So what do you guys think? Would you want to read a book about praying for your ex? Or if you don't have an ex spouse, would you want to recommend the book to others? Also how would you like to see this book? I was thinking maybe a devotional prayer book. Like 31 days of prayer for your Ex husband/wife. What are some of the prayers you think would be important for this book? Thanks in advance for your ideas.

This is such a huge issue, Tiffany. I have a friend who is going through heaps of trouble with her ex, I'd recommend something like this to her for sure.

I agree, this is hard issue to deal with. If your target audience is a believer, I think it would be a good idea for a 31 day devotional. If you want to appeal to the divorced audience in general, then it might be good as a memoir/self-help type of book. The title would be most important to grab attention. Many people going through divorce are so bitter and it takes time for them to even consider a civil thought about the ex, so a title that somehow has an emphatic tone of how they feel right now, might encourage them to think of buying it, especially if you could tie it in with helping the children. Anyway, that's just my opinion.

That is true, I didn't think about that. I was thinking of the divorced believers as my audience.

What about the memoir/self help book with a companion devotional guide. That way you can touch everyone plus provide devotions for the believers. I am not divorced, but my sister is. I know she would benefit from a book and devotions about praying for her ex. It is a great idea!

Julie
Author of Finding God, Creating Me - available free on Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...

Thanks for the idea. I am still praying about it. Everytime I had tried to write it, I felt overwhelmed, so maybe I'm just not quite ready?