Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Breakthrough


The Breakthrough, the third book in the Precinct 11 trilogy by bestselling author Jerry Jenkins, is awesomely nerve wracking. Sequel to The Betrayal and The Brotherhood, this novel unfolds a new drama involving the police squad of Chicago’s Precinct 11.

As Jenkins fans have come to expect, the storyline does not disappoint. It provides suspense, entertainment, believable characters—all the while probing into issues of the heart, faith and ethics.

After going through one of life’s greatest tragedies, the loss of his wife and young son, Chicago cop Boone Drake begins a new life with a sweet new family and renewed faith. All is rosy and God seems to be pouring out blessings when Boone suddenly finds himself again in the midst of unfathomable tragedy—worse than his previous loss.

Boone’s faith is again tested. Will he trust God—no matter what the outcome might be? Can he sit low and leave this heinous crime—a crime that is poignantly personal and tormenting—in the hands of fellow detectives?

Shaken to the core, yet unable to shake off his detective instincts, Boone is driven to help find the criminals—a trek that leads him to unimaginable arenas of terror and darkness. He finds himself caught up in the underworld of child trafficking. 

The Breakthrough is more than just a good read. It is a masterpiece of Christian fiction that unveils the atrocious realities surrounding child abduction and the perverted greed that drives it.

The Breakthrough comes out in September. Look for it in bookstores everywhere.

This article also appears in Assist News Services and The San Diego Christian Perspectives Examiner.

Janey L. DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Pilgrims & Prodigals

It’s back-to-school again and, for many kids, that means returning to an education void of the classical arts. But here’s a timely, musical treat spiked with artistry and virtuosity, Pilgrims & Prodigals—a debut album by The Annie Moses Band—available nationwide on September 25.


The Annie Moses Band, best described as classical crossover, comprises of six siblings, all musical prodigies with myriad music awards between them (and some band members are also Juilliard graduates). Parents, Bill and Robin are the band’s backbone, creating musical arrangements and writing many of the songs featured in Pilgrims & Prodigals.

Read my full review here on The Examiner

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012







Monday, August 06, 2012

Raising Izzie


Here’s a stunning debut of a film with a refreshing take and powerful message, Raising Izzie.

The film recently premiered on inspiring entertainment channel GMC TV, and its compelling message delighted thousands of viewers. And this is just the beginning.

Raising Izzie tells the story of two young orphaned girls who have to hide their parentless condition.  14-year-old Gertie and 10-year-old Izzie, with no father in their lives, found themselves in a quandary after their mother's death. 

Read my full review and see the trailer of this fabulous film in my article in The Examiner here. 

Raising Izzie is refreshing, inspiring, enjoyable, probing, and uplifting. Check it out..

Janey DeMeo M.A.

Copyright © August 2012


Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Today, I'm thankful. Thankful to see the crowds standing up for freedom of speech. I'm tired of hearing that we have to tolerate, be politically correct, shut our mouths...I'm wearied of hearing about the promotion of perversion and evil and the squelching and slamming of everything pure and holy.

Today, I'm thankful that America showed her true colors -- at least in my area -- and came out in support of Chick-fil-A. They came to eat chicken and shout out, "Cluck, cluck! We believe in FREEDOM OF SPEECH. We believe in the Bible."


Read about Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day in my Examiner article here.

Stop by again soon. And if you haven't done so already, stop by and buy a yummy meal from your local Chick-fil-A.


Janey L. DeMeo, M.A.

Copyright © August 2012

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Truli a New Way to Share the Message


Here's a truli marvelous invention that will really help the Christian community interact, share content, spread the word, network, strategize, collaborate...the possibilities are endless. Curious? Wanna know what truli is? Read my latest article based on an interview with Michael Jay Solomon--creator of truli.net--in Assist News Services

You can also read a slightly different version of the article in my column in The Examiner here

Given the darkness of the times, I'm encouraged to know that like-minded people can band together and share together for the greater good.

Janey DeMeo, M.A.


Copyright © July 2012

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Thursday, July 05, 2012

Let Freedom Reign

So...don't know what to do this weekend to celebrate Independence Day? Or maybe you do know what to do but it's all become a bit meaningless. (I mean, how many barbecues can you do before getting sick right?)

If you live in the San Diego area, here's a few awesome events that give greater meaning to freedom. Read about it in my article in The Examiner here.


Tuesday, June 19, 2012


Debuting in theaters nationwide September 21, 2012, Unconditional Joins Forces with Ministries Serving At-Risk Children & Youth Through Its ACT Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 19, 2012) – Harbinger Media Partners, LLC presents the captivating drama Unconditional, starring Lynn Collins (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, 50 First Dates, and The Lake House) and Michael Ealy (Think Like a Man, Seven Pounds, 2 Fast 2 Furious, andBarbershop). This inspiring film releases in theaters September 21, and encourages viewers to make a difference in their own communities through its ACT campaign.
When describing the heart of the film, producers Jason Atkins and J. Wesley Legg state that, “No matter how dark your circumstance, working for those forgotten by society brings hope and turns servants into heroes.”
The two also developed Harbinger Media Partners, LLC with the intent on producing entertainment in a true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable way. Unconditional serves as its first production and was developed and produced in Nashville, Tenn.
Written and directed by Brent McCorkle, the film tells the story of Samantha Crawford (Lynn Collins), an acclaimed storybook artist, who seemingly had it all until she lost the love she cherished the most. When Sam’s storybook marriage is ripped away from her, she loses her faith and her will to live. Now fighting with despair, Samantha is obsessed with tracking down the murderer of her husband. However, a death-defying encounter with two children leads to a reunion with her oldest friend, Joe Bradford (Michael Ealy)… and begins Sam’s journey back toward God’s unconditional love.
Slowly dying of kidney disease, “Papa” Joe spends his last days serving fatherless children in the under-resourced community where he lives. Observing “Papa” Joe’s tireless love for “his” kids, Sam begins to find new purpose…until she comes face to face with her biggest fear. While she’s drawn to the innocence and hope of a child she’s befriended, the opportunity for revenge is strong.
Unconditional is a stirring film that will touch audiences and challenge them to consider what is most important in their own lives. The movie’s heartfelt themes include reconciliation, second chances, forgiveness, sacrifice and the true meaning of unconditional love.
Modeled after the real-life of “Papa” Joe, Unconditional serves not only to entertain but also inspire moviegoers to serve in areas of need just like Joe Bradford. Currently, Joe Bradford serves seven at-risk communities in and around Nashville through his ministry Elijah’s Heart. It is through this ministry that he champions a citywide multi-racial choir and coordinates walks of love where food and clothing are provided to those in need. 
“My dream is that Unconditional inspires cities to unite in love to rescue one of our most precious commodities: thousands of at-risk and fatherless children torn by poverty and oppression,” says Bradford.
Motivated by Bradford’s philanthropic endeavors, Unconditional launched its ACT campaign. The ACT campaign encourages moviegoers to serve alongside scores of non-profit organizations and ministries in their community. Audiences are directed to the film’s site to find where they can serve, while organizations are also encouraged to sign up and become partners with the film and its message. Opportunities to learn more about giving, volunteering, sharing and following are provided athttp://unconditionalthemovie.com/act.  

For more information regarding Unconditional, please visit:

Unconditional the Movie: www.unconditonalthemovie.com
Link to official trailer: https://vimeo.com/37389833
Link to Papa Joe’s foundation: http://elijahsheart.com/

About Harbinger Media Partners, LLC
Harbinger Media Partners, LLC is a Nashville, Tennessee-based company founded in 2009 to create and produce high-quality theatrical films that inspire viewers to pursue God and serve others. The company believes that these types of God-honoring films bring glory to God by being consistent with Biblical principles and the teachings of Jesus. For more info, please visit: http://harbingermediapartners.com/