For an independent author, bringing a book to market can require years of persistence. Writing is only one part of the process. There is also the challenge of deciding what the work should represent, how it should reach readers, and when a deeply personal story is ready to be shared.
Michael Feehan’s experience with Seven Prayers has unfolded over seven years.
The Australian author’s prayer book, which traces his personal experiences with faith between 2019 and 2023, is now available for purchase in digital and physical formats through its official website.
Its release marks the completion of a project that began during a period of personal hardship and gradually developed into a publication with ambitions extending into music, entertainment, and sport.
A Book That Was Lived Before It Was Published
Feehan did not begin his journey with a publishing strategy. In 2019, he was experiencing circumstances he describes as the lowest point of his life.
He turned to prayer, committing himself to a practice that continued day and night over several years.
By 2023, Feehan believed that seven prayers had been answered. Those experiences provided the foundation for the book and influenced how he chose to present its contents.
Each prayer appears in the sequence in which he believes it was answered, preserving the chronology of his personal journey.
That structure gives Seven Prayers a different starting point from many instructional religious books. Feehan is primarily documenting his experiences rather than presenting an abstract discussion of prayer.
He describes the publication as a lived, prayed, and answered prayer book, emphasizing the connection between the written account and the events that inspired it.
Making a Personal Story Accessible to Readers
The decision to release Seven Prayers in both digital and physical formats reflects a practical consideration for independent publishing: readers engage with books in different ways.
Digital editions offer an accessible option for people who prefer reading electronically, while physical copies provide a traditional format for those who want a printed book.
Both versions are available through the Seven Prayers website, giving the project a direct point of contact with its audience.
For Feehan, however, accessibility also concerns the message itself.
“Anyone can pray, and at one point everyone in their life will pray. Prayer is the most powerful weapon we have,” he says.
The statement captures the philosophy behind the publication. Feehan sees prayer as something available to anyone, including people who may only turn toward faith during moments of significant difficulty.
His book presents one person’s experience of that belief, leaving readers to consider its relevance to their own lives.
Developing a Brand Across Different Industries
As Seven Prayers moved toward publication, Feehan began associating the project with figures and activities outside the publishing industry.
He cites a feature in Polo De Marco magazine alongside Michael Franzese among its media milestones.
His reported sponsorship activities include involvement with former NBA player Delonte West through BrandRisk Miami and Australian heavyweight boxer Paul Gallen.
Feehan has also connected the Seven Prayers project with music producer Scott Storch in an effort to develop a soundtrack.
These activities suggest a broader approach to building recognition for the Seven Prayers name.
Sport and music can introduce a message to audiences who might never encounter it through conventional book promotion. Whether those connections translate into sustained readership remains to be seen, but they demonstrate the scope of Feehan’s plans for the project.
The Significance of Finally Reaching Publication
The commercial release of Seven Prayers represents a turning point in a project that has occupied a substantial part of Feehan’s life.
Its origins were private. Its publication makes those experiences available for others to read, question, and interpret.
That transition carries particular meaning for an author whose story began during a period when the future appeared uncertain.
Feehan’s next challenge is introducing the book to readers and establishing its place within the wider market for personal faith narratives.
The central premise is straightforward: seven prayers, documented in the order he believes they were answered, and a personal account of the years surrounding them.
For Feehan, reaching publication means the story can finally move beyond the person who lived it.
Learn More
Seven Prayers is available in digital and physical editions through its official website: www.7prayers.com.au.
Follow the project on Instagram: @sevenprayers_au
