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The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power…
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If you could change five things (or less) in CBA publishing, what would they (it) be? (Unabridged and unedited.) From Author Michael Snyder: I can only think of two… The first, and most important thing I’d change is my sales numbers! Second, I’d expand the menu. I recently paged through a…
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If you could change five things (or less) in CBA publishing, what would they (it) be? For some professionals this question sparked an in depth response. Today’s post belongs to one of those. (Unabridged and unedited.) From Author, Editor, Publisher Jeff Gerke, Marcher Lord Press: Actually, I wouldn't have them change at…
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If you could change five things (or less) in CBA publishing, what would they (it) be? (Unabridged and unedited) From a Senior Editor, Major CBA Publishing House (Anonymous): 1. I’d change the minds of CBA readers about what they want to read. They tend to read shallow, in my opinion. 2. I’d want to see…
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Many of the professionals I solicited to address this question were eager to do so. Others had schedules which wouldn’t permit their thoughtful participation. Still others didn’t feel like addressing the issues and others claimed they didn’t have any answers. You will find conflicting opinions and many in agreement. The majority of participants and some…
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Christian publishing. CBA. Christian authors. Authors who are Christians. Christian fiction. Fiction written by Christians. Christians. Followers of Christ. These simple word choices hint at the contention in the body of Christ, the body of His writers. It’s not uncommon to find conflicts, questions, confusion, and many, many opinions running rampant on the web…
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I didn’t have the patience for chess and never learned the game. Perhaps I’m not smart enough to play it. I suspect if I knew more about the game, the added significance of the titles of Steven James’ Patrick Bower Thrillers would contribute to the masterful and complex series of stories. Through the thoughts of…
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Finally, brothers, pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you. And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil…
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Yes: change. To borrow a line from an old song: “You know it don’t come easy.” Indeed. Some people thrive on change. Others detest it. Change can cause emotional reactions from panic to joy. “Change” is the caption I used when I presented several authors, editors, and agents in the Christian publishing industry one question…
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So many opinions about the CBA. So much rhetoric. I understand the fatigue factor generated by the posts I’ve asked you to read. The practical advice of just write what the Lord has given you and pursue the path He ordained for you sounds obvious and doable. However, when the obstacles to The Plan seem…
