Into the Fire

Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God

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  •         Sometimes we talk big about regrets. Some of us boast about having no regrets. Some instruct others to live without regrets. Either way seems ludicrous to me. Regret is built into the human psyche. It screams in our souls, but some of us learn to ignore it, pacify it with apologies, resist…

  •   It's always fun to win. Whether it's a contest, a competition, or a prize, it's fun to win. So here's your chance to win a Kindle copy of Athol Dickson's first novel in the crime/suspense genre, number one book in the Malcolm Cutter Series. Author, publicist, and overall talented publishing geek Tim George will…

  •   Be very careful then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. . . . Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against…

  •   Looks, sounds, and remains as this:   http://www.youtube.com/embed/OvN1jTkzXbY?rel=0   Father, send us a man who loves you above all others. We wait on the latter rain. Please, Lord, send us a servant of the Lord to govern with your inspiration. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.      

  •                        Education in the USA: No one can spell anymore. From professionals to Facebookers. No one can speak correct grammar or spell. The English language is depleted by texts and phony words and misspellings. (I'm not speaking to those with specific learning disabilities. I'm speaking to those who go through the system without proper…

  •                                     Some of the traits associated with the left side of the brain are listed in the table. Not all of the traits will apply to you. Remember, we use both sides of our brain, but your left side gets the most exercise. Type of Cognitive Processing Brief Description Linear Processing information…

  •                                     Your book is debuting. Your marketing is in high gear. What is the one thing you want your readers to take away from the story?   Father, help me to leave readers with something valuable which can only come from you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

  •                   Most of us writers look for ways to correct things. Can it be said better? What word should I have used instead? Do you ever go back and reread that novel you wrote four years ago? Are you editing it all over again? If you had time to devote to the story you…

  •                                        Wikipedia describes a "Cozy Mystery" as follows: Cozy mysteries, also referred to simply as "cozies," are a subgenre of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community. The term was first coined in the late…

  •   There are different kinds of gifts but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one…