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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Our latest fiction work is a collection of short stories titled "Fifty Shades of Faithful." The following comes from the last story, called "Family Plan." “Hi, um ... my wife and I want to get some photos taken, but she’s running a little late. Is it okay if I wait for her here?” “Of course.” … Continue reading Teaser from “Family Plan”– post by Mary C. Findley
Awhile back hubby asked for a book of standards. It was supposed to be a simple guide for people who might want to have us help promote their books. It was supposed to explain our views and how we would decide what books we could support. I hemmed and hawed and said I didn't quite … Continue reading The Book I Wasn’t Supposed to Write … and all the “Real Books” — Post by Mary C. Findley
Slave Again by Alana Terry 4.0 out of 5 stars Freedom and Strength May Not Be What You Think September 7, 2014 Are you looking for an uplifting message of hope? You may have to look hard in this extraordinary story. Mee-Kyong was not someone I ever wanted to hear about again, so I admit … Continue reading Book Reviews — Post by Mary C. Findley
Sam Harris has a new book coming out on September 9, called Waking Up. He claims we can do away with all religion now, and he is going to wake us up to what we should be doing instead of believing in God. But please read the quote in the graphic above, and understand that … Continue reading Read This Instead — Post by Mary C. Findley
How do you define wisdom? For some it’s measured by a person’s level of knowledge and learning or by one’s level of education. Dictionaries define wisdom as philosophic and scientific learning. Other definitions of wisdom include sound judgment, good insight, or common sense. Native Americans believe wisdom is earned only after living a long life … Continue reading A Biblical Definition of Wisdom — Guest Post by Richard Capriola
No, I've never published contemporary fiction before. Yes, I have been writing it, off and on, for years. Other things seemed more important. But I happened to show a Counselor-in-training friend a short story I wrote over 20 years ago called, "Cowboys and Indians". She was thrilled with the ideas in the story, about threats … Continue reading New Release: Fifty Shades of Faithful — Post by Mary C. Findley
This morning wondering what I would delve into next for personal devotional time, the thought occurred to me that people, perhaps now more than any other time in history, are questioning the validity of God's Word. Christians swayed by scientific arguments falsely so-called, (1 Timothy 6:20) O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy … Continue reading Much Learning Hath Made Thee Mad! — Guest Post by Marilynn Dawson
An author friend shared a post made by bestselling author Mary Demuth. She says, "This is why I'm taking a Sabbatical, and why I am having to reevaluate writing and speaking as a profession." She in turn shared a post by Philip Yancy. You can read it here, along with all the comments, and mine, if … Continue reading Just Give Up? Not Me. — Post by Mary C. Findley
We haven't had a "Through the Windshield" post in awhile, and hubby usually does these. But, let me tell you about our Canadian adventures. No cell service, no internet except free wifi at certain select truck stops when it works. First, 4-6 hours or so correcting the paperwork and submitting for approval so we … Continue reading Through the Windshield June/July 2014 — Post by Mary C. Findley
Benny and the Bank Robber 2: Doctor Dad is just one of the books you can get in this sale. The summer heat is on, but you can cool down with Christmas-themed stories hosted by Cynthia P. Willow right here when you click the text image below:
Sometimes I write a book review because I promised I would. Sometimes I need to because I want to tell the world about a great story. Sometimes I just have to write a review, even though I feel like I am spiritually and mentally under attack every step of the way. That probably sounds arrogant … Continue reading Review of A Cast of Stones — Post by Mary C. Findley
The answer to the question in the title is ... I'm still not sure why. This post is part of my non-series about our publishing and marketing endeavors. This is one of the tips I keep hearing over and over again, and it's the one I am the least certain of. I don't like mail … Continue reading Why Would I Join a Mailing List? — Post by Mary C. Findley
As soon as Violet arrives with the wagon train Ben can finally be married. But is she truly in love with Ben, or with the five or six trunks of things her letters say she can’t do without? When trouble stalks the widowed young schoolteacher, will Ben go past protecting her and threaten both their … Continue reading Benny and the Bank Robber Historical Adventure Series — Now There Are Four!
This is a very informal and unprofessional comparison of Amazon’s KDP Select and the bargain book placement on Ereader News Today. I published an ebook In October of 2012 called A Dodge, a Twist, and a Tobacconist. My first problem was how to categorize it. It is fiction, and is a decidedly Christian book. … Continue reading KDP Select Versus EReader News Today — Post by Mary C. Findley
Click the graphic to visit all the authors' blogs. Hop, hop! Remember, if you comment on my blog here, you can receive a copy of Hope and the Knight of the Black Lion, free. If you are having trouble commenting, drop me an email at findleymjmc@gmail.com, make your comment, and let me know what format … Continue reading Only 2 More Days in the CIA “Love Is … ” Bloghop! — Post by Mary C. Findley
The Disney movie Frozen is a vast improvement on the Hans Christian Anderson Faerie Tale The Snow Queen. The animation is the best of Disney. Rushed and somewhat confusing in places, it is much better than The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, the Lion King, or Beauty and the Beast. It is entirely 3D without the massive … Continue reading Review of the Movie Frozen : A Biblical Definition of Love — Post by Michael J. Findley
For all of those friends of mine who post on facebook that someone is a liar, we must understand that there are 3 requirements for a statement to be a lie. First and most obvious, the statement must be incorrect. Second, the person making the statement must be aware that the statement is incorrect. This … Continue reading What Is A Lie? — Post by Michael J Findley
Here they are ... possible covers for the whole series. If this is the first you've heard about it, Sophronia Belle Lyon is Mary's pen name for this steampunk series. It is inspired by movies like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, but seeks to glorify God by using classic literary characters who honor God … Continue reading The Alexander Legacy Company Is on the Move — Proposed Cover Designs for All Eight Books! — Post by Mary C. Findley
David Bergsland, publisher at Radiqx Press Adobe inDesign Master. I write about publishing, write books about publishing, write about writing, do more and more production work for other authors, headed toward a small radical Christian publishing house. I have two sites. http://bergsland.org for technical stuff & http://radiqx.com for Christian stuff.
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