My official invitation is going out to all who want to come and visit me on January 18 2014 at Orca Books in Olympia Wa. I will be doing a book signing and reading. Event starts at 3:00 pm. I would love to see you all there even if you have already purchased my book feel free to bring it in for me to sign or just come in so I can see your smiling faces in the crowd. I need to say thank you to Larry for allowing me to bring you all into the store and for giving me my first book event. I also want to say thank you to all of my friends and family for their continued support.
I am so freaking excited. Woo Hoo.


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Saturday, January 18th, 3:00pm -- Renata Kell

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Start: 01/18/2014 3:00 pm

Orca Books is pleased to welcome Renata Kell to the store on this Saturday afternoon.  Kell is the author of the new memoir Post Trauma: Facing My Pain and Embracing Change.

Post Trauma follows the first two years of a woman who has unknowingly become addicted to prescription pain pills through years of prescriptions. When she reveals this to her family and begins the process of getting clean, her family endures several tragic deaths. Suffering through physical and mental withdrawals, Renata was unable to be supportive and had to rely on her family when they needed her most. Renata Kell reveals the heart-wrenching experiences of her struggle and her family's grief and anger as they step up and inspire her to stay sober. After a period of journaling, Renata's mind began to get clear only for her to have a total mental breakdown. She sought professional help.

Upon discovering her PTSD, Renata went against counselors' advice and wrote down flashbacks of severe physical and sexual childhood abuse. Post Trauma portrays the wounds that led Renata down this dangerous path and the secrets for which, now revealed, she is finally finding healing. This tremendous story of faith reminds of the need to lean on one another and accept the changes in our lives. What could have turned out to be a tragic scenario has become an inspiring tale of a family full of love and determination to save each other.

Post Trauma: Facing My Pain and Embracing Change(Paperback)

press release

Rochester Author Shares PTSD, Addiction, Abuse Experiences In New Book

Chronicle, The (Centralia, WA) - 10/29/2013

Oct. 28--Rochester author Renata Kell earlier this month announced the nationwide release of her new, autobiographical book, "Post Trauma,"

In the book, Kell, a certified nursing assistant, describes how she overcame years of emotional turmoil.

"'Post Trauma' follows the first two years of Kell's unknowingly becoming addicted to prescription pain pills. When she reveals this to her family and begins the process of getting clean, her family endures several tragic deaths," Tate Publishing and Enterprises said in a news release. "Suffering through physical and mental withdrawals, Kell was unable to be supportive and had to rely on her family when they needed her most."

According to the publisher, the author reveals her struggles with addiction, a mental breakdown, PTSD and the aftermath of "severe physical and sexual childhood abuse."

"This tremendous story of faith reminds readers of the need to lean on one another and accept the changes in their lives," Tate said. "What could have turned out to be a tragic scenario has become an inspiring tale of a family full of love and determination to save each other."

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher atwww.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com oramazon.com.

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(c)2013 The Chronicle (Centralia, Wash.)

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Lets Put on Our Turkey Smile

You ask What is our turkey Smile. Well, you know every year when no matter what is going on in your life. No matter what drama we are dealing with and no matter where you are in life and you still manage to get together with family and friends to be thankful for what we have. When we spend the day telling stories and making jokes and laughing about the previous thanksgivings when someone did something silly or funny. When we sit around the table full of food and love and even when we are missing those who are not with us. You can't help but to look around and smile at everyone complaining about how full they are. When we stop for a minute to tell a story about our loved ones who are not here anymore and a smile appears on your face because you know they are looking down on us and they also have their turkey smile on. Oh and I guarantee someone is going to fart before the end of the day. So today I have my turkey smile on for all of our loved ones here and in heaven.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL

Mark your Calender

MARK YOUR CALENDER

This is an unofficial announcement. I will follow up with the actual invite closer to the date.
I HAVE MY FIRST BOOK SIGNING AND READING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 18TH 2014 
It will be at Orca books in Olympia Wa
I know it is a long way off but I am too exited to wait and tell you.
I hope to see you all there. Keep watching for official information. You can also follow me at events@orcabooks.com.
Thank you all for your support. I couldn't have done any of this without everyone encouraging me.

Lets keep traditions going.

Today I have been thinking about the whole November thankful thing. I have noticed a lot of people counting down and posting things they are thankful for.

I began to think about traditions and how the old traditions seem to fade away. The only good thing about that is it makes room for new traditions to begin.
In the last few years I have been missing a good old fashion family reunion like when I was a child. It seems that the only family reunion we get is surrounded by tragedy and funerals.
I am glad to say that last night I participated in a new family tradition that started last year after my Niece Nicole passed away.
We decided to go bowling on her birthday and continued that tradition this year.
I love the fact that those who love and miss Nicole are able to get together and have a few laughs share a few tears and miss her together. Just to remember her so that she is never forgotten brings so much peace to me.
Even though it is a sad event it is also a powerful thing to see so many people gather in her honor.
I will always miss her but I hope that we will continue to remember her every year.
To everyone who was there last night thank you for supporting her mom, daughter, sister and all her friends and family.
I love you Patty

Just an update

Renata Kell- Bangs Wants to share her true life story with you!

Post Trauma: Facing My Pain and Embracing Change

Tate Publishing.com

Amazon.com

Barnsandnoble.com

Reddit.com

A Powerful story of Love and Devotion

Loving the Feedback

I have begun getting feedback on my book. Post Trauma: Facing My Pain and Embracing Change.

So far it has been said to me that it is a hard book to read but a powerful story.

I look forward to any feedback good, bad or indifferent so if you have read my book and have any feedback for me feel free to go to my facebook page Renata Kell-bangs and give your thoughts on my book.

You can also go to barnsandnoble.com and leave an anonymous review if you choose to.
I think you can review it on amazon.com too.

I appreciate everybody support on this journey.

Thank you to all for making this dream a reality.

We Still Have Time

We Still Have Time

We often times find ourselves saying "well this is life and this is all there is for the rest of my life"

I have been considering this because there was a time that I myself thought this way.

I figure this, as long as we are not six feet under and pushing up daisies we still have time.

We still have time to find true love

We still have time to find a new career

We still have time to get that education we want

We still have time to mend those broken relationships

We still have time to heal those old wounds

We still have time to have our own adventure

We still have time to follow those forgotten dreams

We still have time to change our direction

We still have time to grow our faith

We still have time to do whatever is in our hearts

So unless God has us by the hand leading us up those beautiful stairs to Heaven

WE STILL HAVE TIME

Rochester Author Shares PTSD, Addiction, Abuse Experiences in New Book - Chronicle, The (Centralia, WA), 10/29/2013 Tarrant Cares, Texas

Rochester Author Shares PTSD, Addiction, Abuse Experiences in New Book - Chronicle, The (Centralia, WA), 10/29/2013 Tarrant Cares, Texas

Post Trauma: Facing My Pain and Embracing Change by Renata Kell (9781628542837)

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