Many people know that I've spent the last two years not writing much of anything. A few blog posts, some editing work, but the only publications in those two years have been volume 5 of our homeschool curriculum, Conflict of the Ages V: The Ancient World, Student and Teacher Editions and the summary version, … Continue reading Waiting for a Sign? — Post by Mary C. Findley
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I recently helped an author friend make a print version of an ebook cover at CreateSpace. He asked me to give some instructions for the next time. This post assumes you have an image manipulation program and know how to use it fairly well. I won't be explaining details about tools and techniques. I assume … Continue reading How to Make a Print Cover for Your Book — Post by Mary C. Findley
Whether you're a Valentine's Day lover or hater, we hope you're a free book lover! There are lots to choose from, including nine from Findley Family Video Publications. Come pay a visit to our facebook event page and see all the free books! Some are free only certain days so be sure to check throughout … Continue reading Will you be my Valentine? I mean Free Reader?
I haven't written an actual "writing" post for awhile. As I posted not too long ago, it's been a year of upheavals and little or no writing for me. Still, I have picked up a few ideas for writers in my stumbling, fuddy-duddy way, that might help. I tend to discover things other people have known and … Continue reading Even I Can Use Instagram — Post by Mary C. Findley
A couple of years ago I took the plunge into children's book illustrating and here is my first effort. This is a fantasy frame tale for children involves a "runt of the litter" kitty named Archibald who helps teach lessons of loyalty and the search for belonging. He travels through Bible history seeking his "forever … Continue reading A Children’s Book I Illustrated — Archibald and the Fiery Furnace — now 99 cents!
The following books are free as first in a series, prequel, or introduce a series. Click on the cover to go to the book's page. These books are either on sale or permanently 99 cents. Choose from historical, fantasy, SciFi, and … Continue reading What’s Free or 99 cents at Findley Family Video Publications?
Elk Jerky for the Soul: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Cynthia Carlisle Fields (CCF): I am an author/screenwriter from San Diego, CA. and a graduate of San Diego State University. I am a mother of 1 son, a recent Law School Graduate. I have published 2 books and I am currently working on … Continue reading Interview with Cynthia Carlisle Fields about Indie Writing and The Temecula Valley Indie Christian Writers Conference
Some of the most talented cover designers I have the privilege to know have come together for a great cause. They have donated several glorious pre-made book covers to help create scholarship money to assist aspiring indie authors to attend the upcoming Christian Indie Authors Conference. This is an excellent opportunity for Indie Authors to … Continue reading Premade Cover Sale! — Guest post by Jen Gentry
I am very excited to talk about the upcoming Christian Indie Authors Conference 2015, July 30 to August 2, 2015 in Davenport, Iowa at the Radisson River Front Inn. This conference is all about the self-published author and it is a groundbreaking event. There are many helpful sessions to choose from ranging from self-publishing 101, … Continue reading Christian Indie Authors Network Writers’ Conference — Shared from Jen Gentry
We love books. But we live in a semi truck. Yes. We live there, full-time, hubby and I. It's not one of those with a motor home setup. It has small storage spaces here and there, but we have to have clothes, food, tools, personal care supplies ,,, Not a lot of room for books. We have perhaps … Continue reading Can You Change? Will You Change? — Post by Mary C. Findley
We are sharing in a blog hop for fellow Christian Indie authors in honor of Valentine's Day. Coming Valentines Day Feb 13-15. Click the images at the top or bottom of this post to visit the main hop page. My book is Carrie's Hired Hand, a Civil War novella with a mystery and a romance., priced … Continue reading Love Is … 2015 Blog Hop for Christian Indie authors
Talia dragged Keith away from the windows of a travel agency with posters of Greece and Turkey destinations. They were spending the day in the “big city” shopping and finishing up preparations for the trip. “We’re going there,” she laughed. “You don’t have to look at pictures.” “The history of these lands is like a … Continue reading Chapter Twenty-three – What Do You Want from Me?
Leah Westwood loves her husband Jacob with all her heart, even as the smoldering glances of her ex-flame Vincent Miller continue to affect her. What she once shared with Vincent threatens to rip apart the bonds she is trying to build with her husband. Jacob's heart belongs to Leah, but his body refuses to accept … Continue reading New Release: Parker J. Cole’s The Other Man
Our very first computer was a Coleco Adam. Production began in 1983 with two tape drives. We were the only people in our user's group (does anyone remember those?) with a floppy drive. It also had the power supply in a daisy wheel printer which sounded much like a machine gun. After the Adam, we … Continue reading Why We Chose Ubuntu — Post by Michael J. Findley
We left the MS Windows/Apple world. With very little knowledge of computers, you can too. Linux is a free operating system which was originally based on Unix. We have contemplated making this move for years. There will be a follow-up blog of why we made the move, but this is a how-to blog. Though there … Continue reading Joining the Ubuntu/Linux Community — Post by Michael J. Findley
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These are not my Best of 2014 cover choices. They are just the covers for my 2015 Writing Goals Recently several author groups shared around a post called "Worst Christian Book Covers of 2014". I'm not going to link to it, because, frankly, I don't want to give it one single more view. Many sites … Continue reading Best Christian Book Covers of 2014
Hi! I'll just say this out loud. I agreed to participate in this author Thanksgiving blog hop, and then forgot all about it. But, it just so happens, that I have things I am thankful for, or, rather, people, so I am very glad I did remember, and I do have this opportunity to share … Continue reading Who Am I Thankful For? You, You, and You! — Post by Mary C. Findley
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