As the Fourth of July approaches, I find myself pondering my nation and its history. June was a significant month, a fitting one for leading us to the 238th birthday of our independence. June marked the 50th anniversary of D-Day, the literal first steps to freeing Europe from Nazi tyranny. …
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Big Dreams
Do you have big dreams? This week my blog appears on ACFW.com. Follow the link below and share your thoughts and dreams. http://www.acfw.com/blog/big-dreams/
God’s Perfect Timing
It’s not often one of life’s most embarrassing moments can also be part of one of life’s most exciting moments. Several years ago, early in our marriage, my wife, Linda, and I had two sons, Sean and Scott. And I thought we were pretty well set. I was working as …
I’m a Collector
I’m a collector. Not the pack rat kind who hoards things because you’ll never know when you might need it. Even though it’s been broken for ten years and you can’t get parts for it. Or you can’t remember what it is or what it’s for. I collect books, …
Know What You Write
Many of us have heard the statement, “Write what you know” so often it has become a cliché. It intimidated me the first time I heard. Write what I know? I don’t know all that much that would make a good story. To me, my life the opposite of …
We Have a Winner
The winner of DiAnn Mills’ new book on the craft of writing, The Dance of Character and Plot, is Christina Weeks of Fort Worth, TX. Congratulations, Christina. Thanks to all who participated. p.s. I’m taking this week off from blogging. See you all next week.
Facing Your Goliath: Publication
Are you a frustrated writer? You’ve been working at your craft for a while, but success eludes you. An agent or a publisher seems to be just out of reach. Self-publishing is not your thing. It’s expensive and the idea of marketing and promoting your own work exclusively is another …
Fight the Good Fight
I’ve started a new project of ghostwriting a book for a pastor at a local church. I’ve met with him for several hours. He’s shared his story and how he came to the position he is now in. I have access to his sermon outlines and notes. And then came …
If I Knew Then What I Know Now About Marketing
When my first book was published, I was clueless about marketing. I think I magically expected newspapers and radio (and even television) stations would come pounding on my door, clamoring for interviews and sound bites. Needless to say, it didn’t happen. Nobody called. Learning from past experience, there are several …
One Bold Step
Two years ago, on September 10, I stepped into my God-given dream of writing full time. The Lord opened the door and gave my wife and I the confirmation that my time on a regular job was over. At the time, I was working for Kenneth Copeland Ministries. God laid …