Contact: Bart L. Dahmer, Innovo Publishing, 888-546-2111

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Innovo Publishing has signed world-renowned artist and author, Linda M. Brandt, to a multi-book, multi-year deal. Her paintings have been on display around the world, including the Louvre in France.

She is the only known adult survivor of a rare and aggressive type of brain cancer. When her heart stopped for four minutes during what was supposed to be a routine MRI, she experienced a wonderfully confirming glimpse into eternity.

"I saw my body there in the MRI tunnel -- but I wasn't alone. My son was right there with me. He crawled right up to me and smiled. He talked to me and we comforted each other. But here's the thing. My son had died two years prior. Suddenly, I realized l was being given a glimpse into heaven."

Mrs. Brandt's story was aired on national television by A&E, and her medical story has been documented in one of the world's most prestigious medical journals.

"Linda M. Brandt is a remarkable person with a remarkable story of God's grace," said Dr. Bart Dahmer, president and CEO of Innovo Publishing. "On the order of Heaven Is for Real and 90 Minutes in Heaven, Throw Jonah from the Boat recounts Linda's illness, near-death experience, and miraculous recovery in a brief, engaging narrative that highlights God's amazing grace and features Linda's original sketches, illustrations, and artwork.

To complement Throw Jonah from the Boat, Henry's Life as a Tulip Bulb: Developing an Attitude of Gratitude is a whimsical book by Mrs. Brandt that teaches "children of all ages" how to be thankful in all things. Both books will be released globally by Innovo Publishing in the spring of 2013 in hardback, paperback, eBook, and audiobook editions.

About the author: Linda M. Brandt is a Christian, wife, mother, author, and renowned artist with an undeniable love for God and life. She not only survived brain surgery, cancer, and a near-death experience, but she thrived, regaining full physical and mental functioning, including her remarkable skills as a world-renowned artist.

About Innovo Publishing:
Innovo Publishing is a family-owned, privately held Christian publisher based near Memphis, Tennessee. Focused on a limited list of books each season, Innovo publishes in a variety of categories including fiction, spiritual growth, current events, biblical study, biography, devotionals, and Bibles. www.innovopublishing.com.