God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. —Reinholt Niebuhr I got into an argument with my daughter the other day. You see, we live just outside the city limits, and because we live in … More What Is, Is
I think that it’s in the nature of writers to be insecure. Before we even put words on paper, we worry if it’s the right idea to pursue. During the writing process, we argue back and forth in our heads as to whether we’re wasting our time on this project. And then we wait on … More Right or Wrong, At Least Be Consistent
There have been a ton of books written about breaking into publishing, which equates to selling that first book. There’s nothing magic about it. It comes down to hard work. You have to have a great cover, great writing and great editing. Then you need to tell the entire world that you exist and that … More Selling Your Second Book
I just came back from Wal-Mart. I had to run in and get a few vegetables, and ended up being in around 20 minutes. As I often do, I took my dogs with me. The weather here right now is wonderful, in the low 70s. I came back out and a woman stopped me at … More …and Then There Are the Crazies
I wanted to take just a quick minute to share some great resource information from a blog that I subscribe to called the New Author’s Fellowship. Their latest blog provides some wonderful resources: http://newauthors.wordpress.com/2014/10/22/alphabet-blogging-g-is-for/ If you have a chance, look it up. And I would advise subscribing as well. It is a blog for Christian … More Writer’s Resources
…Or even if you didn’t, there’s is a resounding need for your review. People tell me all the time that the loved Infinity’s Reach, or Tom Horn, or The Champion, or If Tomorrow Comes. That’s great; I appreciate their comments. But it doesn’t help me anywhere as much as if they were to take time … More If You Liked The Book…
Well, I have a couple of bits of good news that I would like to share today. Actually three. After three weeks of just trying to get started on a new school year, I am back to working on my new book about Jonathan. I am using the working title Chosen, but I am not … More Good News
Instead of spending the usual time talking to you about my writing experience, I thought this was a good opportunity to share words from a colleague. I have known Celeste perrino Walker professionally for about 25 years (has it been that long?), and during that time I have constantly been impressed not only by the … More The Shaking: An Interview with Celeste perrino Walker, Author
Hey gang: Life is…complicated these days, but that’s usually par for my course. Second week of school, and I am still waiting for things to settle down. Broke one of my cardinal rules and agreed to serve on a committee that meets RIGHT during my writing time. But there was pressure…no more excuses. Monday, Labor … More Words from the Audience
Leave it to a fellow Christian writer, a friend and somewhat of a protege to dub the stuff I am coming up with as part of a new genre. Celeste perrino Walker is the co-author of The Eleventh Hour, Midnight Hour and author of at least a dozen other great Christian books. Take a look … More The Birth of a New Genre?
