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In the Midst of the Flames by JP Robinson

New from Authorpreneur columnist JP Robinson! 
In the Midst of the Flames is the second book in the epic Northshire Heritage trilogy which spans the full duration of the first world war.  Publisher’s Weekly called In the Shadow of Your Wings (Book 1 of the trilogy) “an immersive beginning to a series that will appeal to fans of war dramas.” JP Robinson writes Christian historical and political fiction. As an author with a penchant for thrillers, he sets high-stakes scenarios against the backdrop of biblical themes.


Back cover blurb


Europe is burning.

As the fires of the Great War rage across the European continent, the Steele family is caught in the midst of the inferno.

Estranged from his wife, and haunted by a lie, Malcolm wonders if he can ever find forgiveness as he begins the long journey home to Northshire.

Meanwhile, Leila desperately searches for a way to escape her past life as a spy—and the German agent who has been sent to kill her—as she struggles to save her marriage.

Determined to save his family, Thomas risks everything in a high-stakes political gamble, jeopardizing the entire Allied cause and bringing Britain to the brink of obliteration, as British spymaster Robert Hughes plots his downfall.Will everything be reduced to ashes? Or does God still protect those who, through faith, walk into the midst of the flames?
Bio:

JP began his writing career as a freelance journalist, then moved on to the fields of B2B, B2C and entrepreneurial marketing. In addition to frequently leading workshops at Christian Writer’s conferences, he now heads Logos Publications,LLC an emerging publishing house and author-focused marketing ally. 

Moving into the fields of Relationship and Geo-marketing, JP has assisted renowned medical and non-profit groups achieve their promotional goals. He holds degrees in both English and French and is a state-certified teacher of French and History.  

Together with his wonderful wife, JP runs Fearless Marriage, a ministry dedicated to Christian couples. When  he  isn’t writing or teaching, JP loves spending time with his wife and children. Connect with him, watch videos and more on his exciting website:  JPRobinsonbooks.com.

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A3 Awards News

FROM THE MANAGING EDITOR:

We have the distinct pleasure of again announcing that Almost an Author has made the Top 101 and Top 100 Best Websites for Writers for 2019 with Writer’s Digest and The Write Life.

Writing is what we do, what we teach, what we present, and we are all about writing. Our “creed” so to speak is: Learn Craft. Launch Career. Build Platform. So, these prestigious awards mean something to us. It shows us we’re doing something right. Something beneficial.

I congratulate all of our columnists, past and present, because you’ve made us what we are. A Top website for Writers. We appreciate our readers’ support. And, we’re always looking for ways to improve. Last year, we consolidated our look, changed managing editors (thank you so much for your service Cherrilynn Bisbano), and introduced “column sharing.” That takes the pressure off busy writers who don’t want to contribute every month, and gives new columnists a chance to spread their wings.

We love doing this for you, the writer.

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5 Tips to Jump-Start a Poem

Have you ever struggled with blank page disorder?  I have.  Most writers face this issue at one time or another.

Sometimes we just need a little inspiration.  Here are five tips you can use to jump-start a poem today.

Find a spot where you can sit and observe. Observation is an effective tool for any writer. You might want to visit a coffee shop and listen to the conversations stirring around you. Or you may need to find a quiet place outside to experience nature. Regardless of where you choose to observe, be sure to find a place that will take you away from your normal routine. Take notes on everything you observe in that location, using all five senses.

Skim the recent news headlines for anything that catches your attention. Scientific discoveries, world news, and even weather reports can inspire a poet. Look for extreme events, rare occurrences, strange happenings, or moving stories that capture some unique aspect of life. Skim the article(s) for key words about the subject and then add a few of your own thoughts.

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Check your social networks for interesting conversations. Find a news topic or conversation that strikes your interest. Write down key words, phrases, descriptions, images, and personality traits that you observe through the interactions. Next, start writing a poem in response to that topic or conversation. For example, you could begin with “So, you went to Hawaii for a vacation…” Continue writing in a voice that is commenting on or responding to whatever people are discussing on the social network.

Try to find an unlikely comparison, also known as metaphor. If you already have an idea in mind, write down everything you can about the subject of the poem. Then think of a concrete object (one that appeals to your five senses) that is dissimilar to your subject. Write down attributes of the differing object. Once you have all of the ideas out on the page, look for connections. Is there a way to describe your subject as if it were the other object? I recently wrote a poem where I compared automobiles to snail shells—two very unlike items until you are caught in horrendous 5:00 traffic on your way home.

Get in touch with your emotions. Over the past week, have you experienced any joy? Or maybe you encountered someone who angered you. Capture the details of your experience on paper and either write about it or focus on how the emotion affected you most. For example, if you had a fearful moment, describe what fear did to you. Was it like a monster ripping you to shreds, or was it more like a cockroach scuttling about your feet? When you use personification or metaphor to characterize emotions, they become very powerful characters in poetry.

Now it’s time to get writing.  After you take notes, simply start writing on that white page.  I know it’s difficult, but once you start writing the poem out, it will begin to take form.

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Do you have any other creative tips to jump-start poetry that you can share? I’d love to hear them below.