Writing, Health, and Well-Being

Joanna Paterson at Confident Writing asked the question, “Can writing keep us well?” She’s running a group writing project through the month of July and invites bloggers to post about writing, health, and well-being. As I described in a post about my love affair with writing, I always dreamed of writing “someday,” but it took a … Read more

My Reviews at Goodreads

Not only do I enjoy helping authors promote their work, but I like to introduce readers to authors and books they may not know about. One way I do both of these things is writing book reviews. Primarily, I review self-published books or books from small press publishers here on my blog. However, I share … Read more

Resources for Writers

Recently, I have come across several blog posts listing resources for writers. Although I may not agree with every item on all the lists, I promise you will find some useful resources in the posts. 50 Books Every Writer Must Read 100 Free and Useful Web Apps for Writers Exploring: Web Resources for Writers The … Read more

Memories of My Father

Today on Father’s Day, I’m remembering my father. He’s been in Heaven for 15 years now, but I still miss him. He was born on a farm near the small town of Dilley, Texas, and lived there his entire life except for the time he served in the Army and the time he spent in a … Read more

Thanks to May 2010 Commenters

Thank you to the 167 commenters who left 219 comments in May. Your comments extended the conversation and added value and interest, and I enjoyed replying to every one of them.Every month when I post thanks to commenters, I get questions about how I compile this list. I have explained my system in detail in … Read more

Five Christian Writers Who Left Their Mark: Guest Post by Louise Baker

It is no coincidence that the first book printed after the development of the printing press was a copy of the Bible. Christian thought on a wide scale has long been influenced by key Christian writers. These authors have left their mark on Christian culture and philosophy through their published works. 1. C.S. Lewis Clive … Read more

Book Review: With God There Is Hope for Humanity

With God There Is Hope: Hope for Humanity Ellen Chaksil Tribute Books Copyright 2007 ISBN: 978-0-979-5045-1-8 Paperback, 472 pages $17.95; Also available in electronic editions Christian Nonfiction I have procrastinated on this review for months, and I’m still having a hard time writing it because of my mixed reactions. First, I greatly admire the author’s … Read more