Derek Maul Urges Men to Get Real

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 28, 2007 /GBOD/ --Award-winning writer, Derek Maul has written his first book, GET REAL: A Spiritual Journey for Men, to be published by Upper Room Books in May 2007.

Maul writes a weekly op-ed column for local editions of the Tampa Tribune. His column is read weekly by 300,000 people.

Maul’s commentary and features have appeared in Newsweek, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, Presbyterians Today, Guideposts, and many other print and online publications.

“For men even vaguely interested in a deeper spiritual walk, GET REAL is the right book at the right time, says Mark Merrill, founder and president of Family First and host of “Family Minute with Mark Merrill,” a daily radio program.

“Derek Maul has a heart for real men dealing with the real issues of real life. If you are looking for a great resource that will encourage men and strengthen the family, GET Real is right on the money,” said Merrill.

Maul’s meditations regularly appear in These Days, and he has contributed to The Upper Room, The Book of Daily Prayer and Chicken Soup for the Soul, as well as several other inspirational publications.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Derek worked as a public school teacher in Florida for eighteen years. His teaching career includes cutting-edge work with autistic children.

Maul holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and education from Stetson University and the University of West Florida.

Derek is an active teacher in his local church, where he serves in adult Sunday school, small-group ministry, and a men's Bible study/spiritual formation group.

He enjoys the outdoors, traveling, photography, reading, cooking, playing guitar, and golf.

Derek is married to Rebekah, a Presbyterian pastor. They have two children, Andrew and Naomi.

Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men by Derek Maul ($14.00, 139 pp.) will be published by Upper Room Books in May 2007. For additional information about the book, please contact Jill Ridenour, Author Relations, 1-877-899-2780, ext. 2780 or jridenour@gbod.org.

Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men
By Derek Maul
Upper Room Books softcover; $14.00 U.S./Canada
May 2007; ISBN: 978-0-8358-9911-6
Visit Upper Room Books Online at www.UpperRoom.org/bookstore

Get Real: A Spiritual Journey for Men Leader's Guide

By Derek Maul
PaperbackUpper Room Books softcover; $8.00 U.S./Canada
Ten or More: $6.80 each56 Pages . Trim Size: 6" x 9"May 2007; ISBN# 978-0-8358-9924-6