Getting Serious

So. . .just how much AM I willing to give in order to pursue a career in writing?That question ate at me this summer. Would I give up a good paying job? Social time with friends? Would I dedicate myself to excellence? Would I pursue all avenues and market myself effectively?Hmm…so far I can only answer that first question, and it’s ‘yes,’ I would.I resigned my position working for a public school. In fact, tomorrow is my last day. I did it because...

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Cowboy Poetry

Jake, the rancher, went one day to fix a distant fence. The wind was cold and gusty and the clouds rolled gray and dense.As he pounded the last staples in and gathered tools to go, The temperature had fallen, the wind and snow began to blow.When he finally reached his pickup, he felt a heavy heart. From the sound of that ignition, he knew it wouldn't start.So Jake did what most of us would do if we had been there. He humbly bowed his balding head...

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Getting Ready for September

Like so many other authors, I’m packing my bags and heading to Dallas this September for the annual ACFW writer’s conference. Included in my suitcase? Here’s my list:Plenty of business cards complete with contact information, website links, and one line blurbs of my latest book. Don’t think it’s just editors and agents I’ll be giving them to. Networking is all about meeting new friends, connecting with authors writing in similar genres, and getting...

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Smiles from the Bible

Q. What do they call pastors in Germany?A. German Shepherds.Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible?A. Noah. He was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation.Q. Who was the greatest female financier in the Bible?A. Pharaoh's daughter. She went down to the bank of the Nile and drew out a little prophet.Q. What kind of motor vehicles are in the Bible?A. Jehovah drove Adam and Eve out of the Garden in a Fury. David's Triumph...

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