Into the Fire
Passionate thoughts about the world of writing and the Power of God
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Titles rate high in my book, pun intended. A clever title says a lot about an author. Or does it? The publishing machine often changes the titles authors give to their novels. Unless we have inside knowledge of a particular work, we don't know if the book dons its original…
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****Caution: Rant**** Round One: Let me address this problem first. I'm mad at the NFL. I'm angry because they're as politically correct as the, well, as the politicians. And it makes me sick. Because the so-called fans of the game are "outraged" because of the bounty hunters in football. Really? Every time…
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Shutters close off a view. They serve the same purpose as curtains or window shades. They conceal or protect or both. How much of yourself do you shutter? On the web some people reveal all kinds of things they probably shouldn't. One thing is certain: the longer you write, whether it's…
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Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son: your sins are forgiven." At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, "This…
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAHJsJqgcts Father, please continue to comfort Andrew's family during their time of mourning and grief. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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20 Economic Statistics That Will Make Your Jaw Drop February 29, 2012 http://www.mrconservative.com/ The Dow has closed above 13,000 for the first time since 2008, and the mainstream media is declaring that a strong economic recovery is underway. Barack Obama is telling anyone who will listen that his economic policies are a huge success,…
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I am a total non-geek. Non-tech savvy. Non-person when it comes to technology. I wholeheartedly admire those who take to it, young and old. My brain does not function at any technological level. Talk to me about horses and writing, and we could carry on all day, but if you want…
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We've talked about writing from different points of view here multiple times. Hasn't every writing blog? Some bluster about never ever doing the "head-hopping" routine: a sure sign of poor writing. Multiple examples (Vince Flynn among them) could be given as contrary-to-that-"rule" examples. Others insist a separation of some sort is a must to…
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I love these shoes. Not that I could successfully walk in them but nevertheless I love these shoes . . . Oh, Lord. Creativity in everything. Beauty in fascinating designs. Gifts and talents galore. Bless those who create beauty of all kinds. In the…
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Including – and perhaps especially – me. Waiting requires varying levels of patience. Some people seem to have received a more generous helping of that character trait than others. I can testify without question that waiting is not my strong suit. However, whether it's in a grocery line or submitting inquiries to a literary…
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