As Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, I hope you have learned more about this serious problem. But, as one reader asked in a comment on an earlier post in this series, the question is this: What can we do? Here are some suggestions on how you and I can help: Be aware: … Read more
As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts in this series, I will donate $5 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) for every copy of Dream or Destiny sold during the month of October. However, not everyone who reads and comments here is interested in my book. I can’t imagine why—it’s the Great American Novel, and if … Read more
When Bluestocking interviewed me on her podcast during my blog book tour, she raised an interesting question. She asked how I would respond to someone who blames domestic violence on Christianity. She explained this issue came up in a law school class on domestic violence, and she had been surprised at how many people said … Read more
As part of my efforts through the Million Voices Campaign, I am sharing information and resources about domestic violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You will find many startling statistics on the Web site of the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH), including the following: CDC Adverse Health Conditions and Health Risk Behaviors Associated with Intimate Partner … Read more
The EPIC New Voices writing competition for middle school and high school writers received a record number of entries, especially in the poetry categories. Consequently, we need more poetry judges. Every entry is scored by three judges, including at least one EPIC member. Every judge must be a published writer, editor, publisher, teacher, and/or librarian. Judging doesn’t … Read more
Thank you to the 182 commenters who left 256 comments in September. This is more comments from more commenters than in August, when I still allowed comments from keywords. I’m glad to see that requiring names didn’t slow down the comments. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoy replying … Read more
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I had no idea when I started writing that domestic violence would play any part in Dream or Destiny. When David (the hero of the story) started telling me about the abuse he and his sister suffered, I pointed out the story wasn’t about domestic violence. (Yes, I argue with my … Read more
I’m planning a series on freelance writing and editing rates. Freelancers want to know what others charge, and potential clients want to know how much to expect a project to cost. As mentioned in a previous post, I am trying to collect real-world data from freelance writers and editors through a short anonymous online survey. There … Read more
On Clergy Appreciation Day, I want to express my personal appreciation for the clergy at my church, All Saints Anglican: Father Chip Harper and Father Ed Morgan. In a post on a previous Clergy Appreciation Day, I told more about these two men of God. The Bible tells us: Remember your leaders, who spoke the … Read more
The deadline for New Voices, EPIC’s writing competition for teen writers is October 20, 2009. Students can enter poetry, short stories, and essays for cash prizes for winners and feedback for every entrant. You want to enter your best work, which means giving yourself plenty of time to edit.The deadline is only a couple of … Read more