The Prison Plumb Line

God's reveal and blessings often happen in the most unlikely places. Evie Freeman, devastated, is about to discover that - in jail. Evie, 21, has been abandoned by everyone she loves - her mother, sister, and her drug-dealing boyfriend. Evie, resigned to her lonely, dingy cell, has declared herself, the walking dead and hopeless. And she's satisfied with that. But Evie's about to stumble upon the one who's never left her side. She needs only to make a decision to embrace true love. Yvonne J. Medley is a journalist, author, photographer, community volunteer, and a wife and mother. Experience her riveting story, as well as her other literary offerings, destined to make a difference, inspired by Medley's seasoned years of dedicated service in prison ministry and programs, and the angels she encounters. The Prison Plumb Line, a novella, has a new cover look (front and back), taken from the stage play; and is a limited edition until its expanded, and even edgier version-The Prison Plumb Line, the novel This literary offering works to inspire, and create, second chances because ... It's Easier to go to Jail Than You Think

Yvonne J. Medley is an author, features writers and photographer, who has worked on staff at The Washington Times and has reported for several publications, such as The Washington Post, People Magazine, Gospel Today Magazine, A Time to Love Magazine and other national and local publications. Medley garnered recognition from the 2012 White House; she’s been nominated A Woman of Impact, and a Trailblazer in her community. She’s received a Governor’s Citation from Maryland and received recognition for controversial pieces on racism and the church, and the psychology of sexually abusive clergy. Medley travels the country, interviewing and writing about intriguing personalities as well as everyday heroes, proving that everyone has a riveting and beneficial story to tell. One only needs to make a quality effort to unearth it. She conducts her Life Journeys Writing Workshops (LJWW) designed to empower and encourage. Some of these workshops have been supported by the Maryland Humanities Council’s One Maryland: One Book program. She’s conducted LJWWs for The Maryland Writers’ Association’s 22nd Annual Writers’ Conference, the State of Maryland’s Big Read program, The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History & Culture as well as various area educational programs and churches. Medley is the founder of the charitable nonprofit, Life Journeys Writers Club, Inc. (Its DBA is Life Journeys Writers Guild), serving writers in Southern Maryland and beyond. She taught ESL (English as a Second Language) adult learners. Medley is a Point of Change Jail & Street Ministry, Inc. volunteer, dedicated to uplift and impact the lives of incarcerated men and women, their families, and provide aftercare support and life skills training. Medley is a wife and mother of four, and lives in Southern Maryland. For events and book signings, connect with Medley at www.yvonnejmedley.com or send an email to info@yvonnejmedley.com.