Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save…

       How many times have you heard publishing professionals state they're always looking for "fresh voices" accompanied by ill-defined admittances of "We'll know it when we see it." Inexperienced writers fret over what the heck "voice" is anyway while vexation spreads among experienced writers who aren't convinced these pros are being completely honest…

                        Would love to hear your comments over at Novel Rocket today.   Father, thank you for the opportunity to share my passion. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

      Do you write to music? Or not? I prefer silence, but I have been known to listen to Chris Botti CDs while writing – especially if I want to capture true melancholy. I can't write to music with lyrics. I'll be singing along and totally distracted.  I know some authors put on…

                     Some Christians insist we can't righteously be "stubborn", but we can be "determined". Semantics, my friends. Either way, if you're seeking publication, chances are you're going to have to lose some of either. I know what you're thinking – or I can guess. Of course, you say, you can't be stubborn if you…

  If you've been in or pursuing publication in the Christian fiction realm, you've heard of C. J. Darlington (http://cjdarlington.com/), and if you haven't yet made this acquaintance, please go to her website and do so. C.J. has been tracking Christian fiction for a long time and is the author of two print novels (Thicker Than Blood;…

  For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." [Isaiah 29:14]   1 Corinthians 1:18-19 (NIV)

  Authors do all kinds of writing calesthenics creating characters. Some use cropped pictures from magazines to zero in on their target creation. Some prepare detailed notebooks of everything they intend their character to be. Others design elaborate story-boards to track their characters. And still others hear their character's voice and picture him/her in their…

        Over the course of time those of you who've read this blog have noticed my complaints concerning the reality of romance writing in Christian fiction. I've argued that the restrictions placed on writers of romance have been decidedly partial to a surreality because of their lack of accurate and real portrayals of…

            Here's a general interview with bestselling, award winning author Athol Dickson. These are good questions, but I can't claim them as my own. They'll give you a picture of Athol and how he came to be the gifted writer he is. Part of his promotional efforts for January Justice, my favorite novel of his so far,…