A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Flow or Struggle?
Imagine with me for a moment: it’s a Monday night, the last night before your Almost An Author deadline…
May 6, 2024-
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Devotions for WritersThe Journey of a Writer
Wrapping up our Zoom call, my friend and I double checked our lists. The last hour and a half-included…
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Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)Stay in the FIght
Like most people, I was saddened to hear the news about the passing of Christian recording artist Mandisa. She…
April 30, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Pop go the Pop References!
I teach Public Speaking to college and high school students, and one thing we talk about is “Shared Meaning.”…
April 7, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
The Launch
My time has not yet come. Jesus [John 2:4 9 (NIV)] A wedding launched Jesus’ ministry. His mom was…
April 3, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Overwhelmed or Overcomer
Recently, I was screened to take part in a brain injury survivor case study. During the brief interview, the…
March 28, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Taming the Inner Copyeditor
“Your the best!” “Let’s go over their.” “The Smith’s” Are you cringing? I am. Welcome to my world. Am…
March 6, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
Preach It!
Why are you in despair, my soul? And why are you restless within me? Wait for God, for I…
March 3, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Divergence And A Writer’s Life
As 2024 rolls away, it is still not playing out as I hoped it would. It is a different…
February 28, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Confessions of a Writers Conference Junkie
We are coming upon the time of the year I call “conference season,” when most writers conferences are held.…
February 7, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
Get to Work!
I felt a slight movement behind me. The arrow split the air and sent shivers down my spine. Sanballat,…
February 3, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Great Expectations
Like most people, I entered the new year with high hopes and great expectations. Last year was a mixed…
January 28, 2024 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Diving Deeper in a New Year
It’s the dawn of a new year, so it’s time to reevaluate our lives and make resolutions we are…
January 4, 2024 -
Devotions for Writers
Zachariah’s Silence
Zachariah said to the angel, “Do you expect me to believe this?” Luke 1:18 MSG Do you have a…
January 3, 2024 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Rest and Relaxation
As I write this post, soldiers from a local Army base are departing for a time of R&R and…
December 29, 2023 -
The Intentional WriterAre You Managing Your Personal Brand?
Did you know you had a personal brand? It’s not just for writers or entertainers or politicians. Every person…
December 23, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Go Tell Your Story
Storytelling has the power to touch people deep in their souls. I should know, as I have experienced the…
December 6, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
Perseverance in Tough Times
He who knows the way that I take; when he has tested me I shall come forth as gold.…
December 3, 2023 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Stronger Together
As I write, the holiday season has begun and most people are spending time with friends and family. The…
November 29, 2023 -
The Intentional Writer
Do you need a book proposal “cheat sheet”?
If you hope to pitch a book to a publisher, especially a non-fiction book, you will need to write…
November 24, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
Of Miners and Light
Several years ago, I portrayed a coal miner in a community play, and it opened my eyes to some…
November 6, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
One
He chose our inheritance for us. Psalm 47:4 NIV Abraham was a seeker of God. His heart knew the…
November 3, 2023 -
Writing with a Disability (Different Ability)
Be Flexible
Recently, I discussed with a fellow health nut at the gym that I was wanting to try something new…
October 29, 2023 -
A Lighter Look at the Writer's Life
It’s Only A season
Currently, here in my “neck of the woods” as we call it in Eastern Kentucky, we are in the…
October 6, 2023 -
Devotions for Writers
The Writing on the Wall
“Who has the capability to interpret an unknown language?” King Belshazzar The nobles couldn’t. His family couldn’t. The wisest…
October 2, 2023
