“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again … Continue reading The House of Jesus — post by Michael J. and Mary C. Findley
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Nat Davis is an independent contractor for the publishing industry, involved in the process from start to finish. In the beginning, she is the sounding board for ideas; in the end, she helps define a marketing program centered around your needs. While she is ready to offer help where needed, there are a few specific … Continue reading Nat Davis — She’ll Circle the Globe, Scour the Earth — Whatever it takes to get you forward on your publishing journey!
I can make you a pretty nice book cover using the large number of stock images, textures, and fonts that I own. I can apply metallics, leathers, fabrics, stone — some very cool backgrounds, text, and objects. If you wish to use an image I don’t have or can’t find for free, you can purchase … Continue reading Cover Samples and other graphics I Can Do — by Mary C. Findley
Put yourself under the microscope! If you write books for a G, PG, or PG-13 audience, you may submit a request for an author interview. Not all interviews will be featured, but I will try to spotlight authors often. Thank you! Author Interview Questions Answer whatever questions you wish, and you can modify the first … Continue reading Author or Character Interviews, Anyone?
"I came upon the idea that traditions and legends and memories of generic origin can be treated in the same way in which we treat in psychoanalysis the early memories of a single individual. I spent ten years on this work. I found that the collective memory of mankind spoke of a series of global … Continue reading Book Review of Worlds in Collision — by Michael J. Findley
Simply do it. We do not learn the Word of God through osmosis. We cannot place it by our pillow as we sleep and expect the content to be absorbed like an ointment. Studying the Bible takes time and effort. It is not automatic. Line upon line, here a little, there a little, as Isaiah … Continue reading What Is The Best Way To Study The Bible? — post by Michael J. Findley
Excerpt from my WIP "What Will You Die For?" by Mary C. Findley “Two weeks? You can’t tell me anything more – ?” Talia’s phone gave a bloop and she saw the message satellite signal lost flash on the screen before it went dark. Talia pulled over to the side of the road and … Continue reading “Why Are You Just Sitting on the Side of the Road?” — What Will You Die For?
Even though I didn't manage to finish this book in 2013, I have to say it is the best one I have read, and it's going to be hard to find one to top it in 2014 (until the sequel comes out). Sometimes you think you know what you need, and what your people need. … Continue reading Fallen Kings by Sarah Witenhafer — Review by Mary C. Findley
With great sadness, I must confess that some people on facebook have forced me to block them. My personal standard for blocking someone is simple. Are they consistently dishonest? "But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless. Have nothing to do with a divisive … Continue reading Honesty
This is an early version of a snippet from my NaNoWriMo Work in Progress -- "What will You Die For?" “Miz Rodriguez, you should totally do this.” Jayna blew on her hands as they watched the kids file into the buses. “But Jayna, they want to collect people’s Bibles. I mean take them away. Would … Continue reading Seems Like a Good Idea … The Ultimate World Religions Database
I have not read Tranea’s works, but I hope you’ll take a look and check out her fresh perspective! Tranea Prosser — Author. Comedian. A Woman of Many Flavors! Deuteronomy 6:5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. The topic selected me; it … Continue reading Why Write a Book About Celibacy? — Guest Post by Tranea Prosser
Can you be a pirate and a good man? Of course, in the gospel according to Disney. Do they have any idea what a pirate is? Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Dead Man's Chest even gives the nod to Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, having one of their pirates "15 Men On a Dead Man's … Continue reading Review of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 — Mary C. Findley
Can be purchased: http://www.createspace.com/4368076 Can be purchased: https://www.createspace.com/4379483 I have not read Ron’s books, but I can certainly agree with using the Bible as a life manual! Check them out. Lessons of Life: This book was written as a result of my sister saying one day, “You know that to have lived for over 70 years, we … Continue reading Lessons of Life and Successful Habits — Guest Post by Ron Millicent
I need to say that Christian movies that are even watchable are rare and contemporary adult Christian movies even more so. This movie should inspire Christians to appreciate and support the efforts of those who try to fill this crying need. The story centers around a relatively young married couple, a firefighter and a hospital … Continue reading Review of the Movie Fireproof — Mary C. Findley
Beloved Daughter is on sale now for only 99 cents! About the Book -- In a small North Korean village, a young girl struggles to survive. It is her father's faith, not the famine of North Hamyong Province, that most threatens Chung-Cha's well-being. "The Beloved Daughter" follows Chung-Cha into one of the most notorious prison … Continue reading Review of Beloved Daughter by Alana Terry
Una takes Red Cross to the House of Holiness. The low door is Humility, Reverence is the hallway, and Celia is over the house. Fidelia (Faith) dressed in white, carries the New Testament scriptures and a cup of wine with a snake in it, symbolizing regeneration (the snake sheds its skin and becomes “newborn”) and … Continue reading Faerie Queene, Installment 5
http://www.salon.com/2010/11/02/nanowrimo/ The above-referenced article in Salon by Laura Miller states that, in her opinion, NaNoWrimo shouldn’t exist. That’s a contest where people are encouraged to produce a 50,000 word novel during November. You can find more about the specifics here: http://nanowrimo.org/ Miller insists that nobody should be encouraged to write novels. She says it isn’t necessary. Novel-writers … Continue reading NaNoWriMo Shouldn’t Exist? — Mary C. Findley
From My Work in Progress -- What Will You Die For? -- Mary C. Findley “What?” Keith jumped up. “What are you saying? We’re supposed to take the kids’ Bibles away from them? Their prayer journals? Their memory cards?” “There’s no need to be defensive.” Doctor Summers glared up at him. “Please be seated. You … Continue reading “Are You So Selfish?”
Una and Sans Foy travel in the woods until forest people, hearing Una's cries, come to her aid and chase Sans Foy away. They worship Una but she tries to teach them of the true God. In their ignorance they worship her donkey. Another knight arrives (a knight born in the forest), Satyrane (his name … Continue reading Faerie Queene, Installment 4
1. Many people say authors can’t or don’t do well writing more than one genre. You have written a children’s book and a romance suspense book. What do you think prepared you to write these different types of books? That’s a good question, Mary. My answer would have to be God, and life. … Continue reading Interview with Kelly Hagan Author of Haunted by the Past
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