Message in a Word
July 22, 2010 by Lillie
I have a policy that I edit only books I love. Usually, I do a sample edit before taking on a new project so the author and I can determine whether I’m a good fit as the editor of that manuscript. Sometimes I have the chance to visit with the author in person even before that.
Early in April of this year, I received a phone call from Margaret Blincoe to schedule an appointment to discuss a book she had written. As soon as she described her book to me, I wanted to be part of this project. Margaret and I bonded immediately, and I knew working with her and working on Message in a Word
The book contains 52 devotionals, each based on a single word, defined in an acrostic that encapsulates the essence and essential truth of the word.
For example:
God’s
Only
Son
Purchased
Eternal
Life
Does that not perfectly describe the GOSPEL?
Here is a quote from the back cover blurb:
MESSAGE IN A WORD
MEANS
EXPLORING
SPECIFIC
SUBJECT
AND
GETTING
ENLIGHTMENT
IN
NUTSHELL
AS
WRITTEN
ORACLE
REVEALED
DEITY
Words can heal or hurt, save or destroy. Words are so important that the Bible describes Jesus as The Word. Often we have tunnel vision and focus on what we think a word means, when God has so much more for us to see and understand. This book gives a different perspective on many common words, revealing the divinely inspired and inspiring message in the word.
Message in a Word is available in paperback and multi-format e-books from the publisher’s Web site and in paperback and Kindle edition from Amazon.com.
Margaret will be my guest here on Monday, August 2nd sharing the amazing story of how God directed the birth of this baby from conception through delivery. Every author I know talks about her books as her babies, but the description applies to Message in a Word in a unique way. You’ll want to be here to meet Margaret and learn how it all came about.
Disclosure: I received compensation from the publisher for editing and laying out the book, creating the electronic editions, and designing the Web site and promotional materials. I have received no compensation for writing about the book on my blog. I’m sharing with my readers because I love the book and think they will too. The links to Amazon.com are affiliate links.
After reading this, i’m quite interested in this book. I am surly gona get this book. Thanks for sharing the details about this book.
vinusha,
You can order the book from Amazon.com or the publisher. Hope you enjoy it.
What a neat idea for a book! Thanks for sharing, I wonder if the bookstore downtown will have it in stock.
Kaitlyn,
Because the book is published by a small press, bookstores won’t generally carry it in stock. However, they can special order it. Better yet, you can order directly from the publisher and get the author’s autograph.
Would there be copies of it in Christian Bookstores like Upper Room? Or do you think that you would have to special order them from there as well? This devotional sounds fantastic.
Shanna,
Right now, the book is not available in any stores. However, Margaret may be contacting Christian bookstores to see if they will carry it.
Nice find. Need to see how much it goes for on Amazon.
Edgar,
As you can see if you click on the Amazon link above, the list price of the paperback is $18.95. The price for the Kindle and other e-book editions is $5.95.
What a fascinating concept for a book! Thank you for sharing about it and talking about it with your readers. I would love to check it out.
Dawn,
I think you will really like the book. Be sure to come back for Margaret’s interview. It is fascinating.
This book sounds great just up my street to be honest! will definitely be ordering one! it’s nice to have a recommendation so thanks.
Michelle,
I’m glad to share my excitement over this wonderful book.
Can’t wait to get my hands for a copy of this. Thanks for the post.
Ron,
The author is standing by with pen in hand to autograph your copy.
After reading the post I am interested to have a copy of the book. It is very inspiring!
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Sean,
Yes, I think you will find the book very inspiring, also convicting.
I’m sure this book has great content. I am looking forward to have a copy of this. Is this available online or in the local book stores? Thank you for the time in sharing your ideas.
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David,
As stated in the post, the book is available at Amazon.com and from the publisher’s Web site. You will find links in the post.
Nice books..It would be helpful for me as I bring devotional to my high school student each week..Thanks..
Basic
Instruction
Before
Leaving
Earth
jaycee,
Interesting you should mention the Bible acrostic. It’s the only acrostic like this I’ve ever seen outside this book.
very much interested on this book. will check out amazon for it.
thanks
april,
Hope you enjoy it!
Hi, just want to say that your doing a great job here.You’re contributing a lot for the spiritual food and salvation of many. Hope to have your book soon.
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vince,
Thank you. Message in a Word was written by Margaret Blincoe. I edited it for her.
As i said before, i’ll buy this book
Really nice book for read at a coffee time 
Thanks for sharing with us.
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Restuty,
I’m sure you will enjoy the book and find it helpful.
Thank you for the wonderful post and for the great information. You definitely have me wanting to get this book. It sounds like this will be one of my must reads. I can hardly wait.
Richard,
Click on the Amazon link to order it from Amazon.com or click on the book cover or the text link in the body of the post to order directly from the publisher and get it autographed by the author.
[...] we bonded immediately, and I was excited about her book from the first moment she told me about it. I wrote about Message in a Word in a previous post, but now you can learn more about it from the [...]
It’s inspiring and helpful too! Love to read it.
edeli,
I’m sure Margaret will be happy to autograph a copy for you if you order from her Web site.
[...] interviewed Margaret on my blog: http://lillieammann.com/2010/07/22/messa…; The story of how the book came to be is almost as inspiring as the book [...]
Thank you for the time in sharing your idea you’re contributing a lot for the spiritual food and salvation of many.
limaj,
Hope you buy and use the book.