I can't speak for other authors. I can comment on their writing, review their work, give my opinion on how they write their stories, but as far as how they individually react to others' comments, reviews, and/or opinions, I can't pretend to know how they feel about any of those things. It struck me today…

  Remember Moby Grape? Several hits. Enjoy.    Father, let all know from whom their talent originates and is given. Only you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

Suggested list for authors: Of course, write.  Never forget what it meant to be able to publish that first book. Be an encourager within reason.  Take the time to get to know other authors even if only in emails, on social media, or from newsletters. If you're a bestselling author, try to communicate with other…

  "See, it is I who created the blacksmith     who fans the coals into flame     and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc;     no weapon forged against you will prevail,     and you will refute every…

Friday It came and went quickly. I didn't notice it to be any different. Sorrow, sunk deep in my soul, chained me to its loss. How did it get this way? The sadness swarmed me and wouldn't let go. I couldn't say goodbye but refused to say hello. So hard to lose a never expected…

          I'm not proud of this girl (me) in the picture from so many years ago. This was my first year on the track at the now defunct Longacres Racetrack. Some of us take a long time getting to know ourselves, and when it's time to say goodbye to the person…

What to do when writing takes a detour? The road's bumpy, full of potholes, and the direction changes so many times, who knows which way's north, south, east, or west since the sun's disappeared into the fog. Go back? Go forward? Read what's there. Read another novel. Read something!  I wouldn't call it "writer's block"…

  Smooth voice, great lyrics. Crystal Gayle does it just right.    Father, thank you again and again for music. May you be exalted in voices and instruments. And may each one with talent know the One who gave it to them. In the Name of Jesus, Amen. 

One thing I've learned in my life's journey is this: You can't hide from life's markings. Life has a way of making its marks on you. Those marks can show up as scarring over the course of time. Some scars are minimal and some scars are over large parts of the body. Scars show up…

       Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.  Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)