Lillie Ammann, Writer and Editor

World Alzheimer’s Day

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Lillie

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and dementia. When my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the late 1980s, no one in my family had ever heard of the disease. Later, as we saw the progression of my father’s disease, we realized that was what my grandfather had when he had to be confined…

Bible Artifact from 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Lillie

This video shows an amazing piece of debris from 9/11.

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Lillie

Most aborted babies are discarded or sold for body parts. But prolife activists have gathered the remains of thousands of aborted babies and buried them in gravesites around the nation. On the National Day of Remembrance for Abortion Children, those who believe in the sanctity of life are encouraged to visit one of these gravesites or a memorial dedicated to aborted…

International Literacy Day

Posted on September 8, 2017 by Lillie

The theme for the 2017 International Literacy Day is Literacy in a Digital World. I grew up in a world where literacy meant being able to read and write on paper. Young people today grow up in a world where literacy means being able to communicate in digital formats. UNESCO, the agency behind International Literacy Day, states on its website:…

5 Military Tips to Be a More Efficient Freelancer: Guest Post from Michael Denton

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Lillie

You’ve done it! You’re finally a freelancer, in charge of your own projects and time! No boss to tell you what to do, no nasty colleagues, and more importantly, no more waking up at 6 a.m. each morning! It sounds like an ideal career move, right? Well, once the initial excitement passes, you’ll learn that life as a freelancer comes…

Comma Abuse

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Lillie

I’ve heard a story about a bestselling author who isn’t confident about using commas. When she sends her manuscripts to her editor, she includes a page typed full of commas with a note, “I know these need to go somewhere, but you can figure out where.” From my experience as an editor, a lot of writers—whether successful, struggling, aspiring, or…

10 Reasons Why Organized Home Space Can Boost Your Writing Creativity: Guest Post from Helen Bradford

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Lillie

Writing is more than just sitting at your computer and typing; that much is clear to all. But what many people don’t know and is hard for writers to explain is that it requires special conditions just like any other creative job. Even though creative mess is a term we all use when trying to explain the clutter around our…

Gambling with God

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Lillie

Gambling with God is the Book of the Month at KSLR-Radio for August 2017. You can listen to an interview with author Tom Covino. Visit the Gambling with God Facebook page and click on “Shop Now” to buy the book. I’m excited that I had a part in bringing this book to fruition. It’s a great story with a life-changing message. I’ve posted…

Happy Fourth of July

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Lillie

May God continue to bless our country and its people.

Smashwords July Summer/Winter Sale

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Lillie

Smashwords is holding its annual July Summer/Winter Sale. You can find many ebooks for free or 25%, 50%, or 75% off their regular prices. Jack Stories: Favorite Memories of Jack Jordan Ammann Jr., regularly $2.99 as an ebook, is free during the sale. Obviously, I’m biased, but if you enjoy humor and heroic stories, I believe you will enjoy these…

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