By Jennifer Eisenbart
Editor
For Jordan Debbink, his venture into the world of self-publishing began with a passion of his – conservative, Christian politicians.
“It was incredibly comfortable,” said Debbink, whose book, “Heroes of Faith: The Governors” became available this summer. The book is listed on Amazon.com, and he recently had a book opening celebration at Chocolate Expressions in Burlington.
Debbink became active in politics in 2008, and the book is the result of four years of research on six governors: Wisconsin’s Scott Walker, Texas’ Rick Perry, South Carolina’s Nikki Haley, Oklahoma’s Mary Fallin, Louisiana’s Bobby Jindal and Arizona’s Jan Brewer.
“These are individuals who excited me,” said Debbink, who found those governors met with his conservative values and ideas. He said they tackled issues with faith-based ideals.
“It was exciting to think, ‘no one’s written about them yet.’”
The book was officially released June 18, and listed on Amazon.com the following week.
To date, Debbink estimates he’s sold about 50-70 copies on his own, but won’t know his online sales until the end of the quarter.
He also has gotten feedback from Walker, Perry and Fallin.
“With Walker, I actually met with him,” Debbink said. “I haven’t had any follow up with him yet.”
Now that he is published, Debbink is interested in writing more books. He has a project in the works.
“I think I’ll continue it,” “Anyone can write a book. I think there are things I’m impassioned by that I think other people will be as well.”
At 24, Debbink is a Burlington native, and is the director of Life Choices, a crisis pregnancy center in Burlington. He also works at Shepherd’s College in Union Grove.
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It looks as though this ‘author’ failed to do enough research into his Texas hero.
http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/15/politics/rick-perry-indictment/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Hopefully his WI hero will be indicted soon too.
What part of faith glorifies felonies?
Good job Jordan! I don’t agree with you but your enthusiasm, determination, energy, and passion are wonderful. Keep up the good work!
Ha………. this individual is nothing more than a pack of lies running from the truth.
Separation of church and state? Anyone? Anyone?
Also this “author” has many hidden demons that his hero’s would frown upon if they knew the truth.
What a shame those cowards who won’t sign their names feel the need to attack the author! Like Mervin, I don’t agree with Jordan’s politics either, but I am proud of him for working hard and achieving a dream. I wonder what great things these unnamed cowards who attacked him have done! Shame on them (probably just one person anyway)! Keep at it, Jordan! You have the courage of your convictions, and you are working for what you believe to be right and good.