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As an aspiring author, I recently attended a writer’s conference. I went with a friend and local author, Angela Breidenbach, as she was a presenter at this conference. Being a tag along, I was able to attend the lunch for the presenters which included publishers, agents, writers and speakers. I was seated at a table with my local author friend, an author from Seattle James L. Rubart, a professional speaker Rebecca Stuhlmiller and a very famous publisher John Van Diest. I was very excited, to say the least and had to pinch myself to make sure I was awake. Just as the lunch was ending, the speaker turned to the Seattle-based author and with tears in her eyes told him that his book had changed her daughter’s life.

I was amazed at the impact that a book could have on someone, and also the impact it could have on someone who hadn’t even read it. The book that caused such a stir of emotion is called “Rooms.” It is about a young software tycoon, Micah, who receives a home off the Oregon coast from his long lost uncle. Strange things happen in the house and people in the town tell Micah the house is spiritual. Micah discovers that the house isn’t just spiritual, but it is a physical manifestation of his soul.

I haven’t read the book yet, but am excited to. The book received a four star rating on Amazon.com and has great reviews. Just a warning to some: this book falls under the speculative fiction category and is somewhat comparable to William P. Young’s “The Shack.”

Joy Larson is a mother of four boys, graduate of The University of Montana, animal lover and writer.

Texting has been proven to endanger drivers up to eight times more than alcohol. We would like to come to your school or business to present our ½ hour program that we hope will deeply and significantly change lives and better our community.

Following our brief presentation today we were so pleased to see that every student signed the “No Texting While Driving” pledge and sported one of those trendy TXTING KILLS thumb bands proudly as a reminder each time they reached for the phone when behind the wheel!

Here’s some photos from today’s event:

In an effort to educate ALL of Montana about distracted driving Townsquare Media is always eager to make partnerships with corporations, coalitions, and other community entities looking to make similar impacts. We believe in partnering with youth–A better future generation cannot be cultivated by any one group, but by an entire community effort. Contact shawnabatt@townsquaremedia.com to help us with our efforts TODAY!

We are on a mission to let everyone in the Missoula area know about a deadly epidemic that is sweeping our state. It’s texting and driving. Not a month goes by where we don’t hear about a car crash in the state that could have easily been avoided if the phone was left in their purse or passenger seat. We want to raise awareness and help save lives by issuing nearly 8,000 “TXTING KILLS” thumb bands to area residents, because we all live and raise our families here..and we are all affected. It’s a simple message on a small silicone band with a purpose of sending a clear message: “Texting While Driving Can Cost You Your Life”

Here is one of the videos we showed the students today.

Warning. This video is very realistic and graphic.

Following our eye-opening presentation we asked that the students sign the “No Texting Pledge”. We are happy to report that every single student in the auditorium signed it. Awesome.

Here’s a gallery of photos from the event:

If you are reading this and are thinking that perhaps your school would like to be a part of it but perhaps aren’t in the position to make the decision then please forward this article off to someone in the school who has the authority to organize this brief presentation.

Please contact our General Manager, Shawna Batt at (406) 728-9300 or email shawnabatt@townsquaremedia.com to set up a time for us to present this to your school.