The manuscript is ready. I’m sending it in today. The final edit is complete. Off it goes to my editor at Koehler Books. He will now take a whack at it. With sadness, I leave the imaginary world I’ve immersed …
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Today I am depleted. The final editing of the novel coupled with my mother-in-law’s imminent death has brought me to the end of myself. My brain, my body, and my soul have been poured out, and I can do no …
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To become compassionate and wise people, we must suffer. Our suffering transforms us. In the lives of believers, God promises to work everything together for good, using it to shape us more into Christ’s image and to turn us into …
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Death everywhere. Madmen blowing up people in Boston. A sadistic doctor killing babies and mothers. My strong and beautiful mother-in-law slowly fading away, losing the battle against cancer. The grass does indeed wither. The flower does indeed fade. Thank God for …
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In the middle of victory and exaltation comes the sting of death. God’s word is true. Our days are numbered. The grass withers, and the flower fades. So, too, do we in these mortal bodies. Everyone is BUSY! We are …
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The Christian Writers Guild mentor evaluated my writing as I looked on. She read through samples of my inspirational material, my bible studies, and my novels. “Ready for publication,” she pronounced, complimenting me on my writing and on how I …
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Today I signed a publishing contract for my first novel with Koehler Books, the fiction imprint of Morgan James Publishing, a NYC-based business publisher. Of the 5,000 manuscripts they receive yearly, they only publish about 125. Since this is my first …
Continue Reading →“God could not have chosen anyone less qualified, or more of a sinner, than myself. And so, for this wonderful work He intends to perform through us, He selected me – for God always chooses the weak and the absurd, …
Continue Reading →“He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God” (1 Corinthians 4:5b NIV). The writer’s path is often lonely and rarely …
Continue Reading →Frequently, I am asked these questions: When will your bible studies be up for sale? When is your book going to be published? Where can I buy it? Who’s in control? One thing I’ve learned about this life journey is …
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